Finally pics of my RX-7 and the RX-8 side by side (Rx-8 on tour)
03-25-2003, 08:38 PM
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Finally pics of my RX-7 and the RX-8 side by side (Rx-8 on tour)
Who can send the pics and upload them for me ????
Can get through the firewall @ Mazda :~(
Can get through the firewall @ Mazda :~(
03-27-2003, 09:30 PM
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Re: Finally pics of my RX-7 and the RX-8 side by side (Rx-8 on tour)
Originally posted by Maestro
Who can send the pics and upload them for me ????
Can get through the firewall @ Mazda :~(
Who can send the pics and upload them for me ????
Can get through the firewall @ Mazda :~(
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03-27-2003, 10:27 PM
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Maestro, is that Montego Blue on your RX-7? I'm hoping that that's very close to what the Nordic Green is going to look like- it was very similar on the paint block/chip thing at Detroit.
And that, by the way, is a BEAUTIFUL car. In both cases.
And that, by the way, is a BEAUTIFUL car. In both cases.
03-27-2003, 10:35 PM
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Yeah Montigo blue is my RX-7.
The RX-8 is a concept car which is back in Japan.
The real one arrives in May :D
Yeah Nordic is actually really nice ;D
But I went for a Impact colour Yes the yellow but then again mine is a sales vehicle so there was no real question.
Velocity red look great under artificial lights.
red with Gold pearl very very nice !
The RX-8 is a concept car which is back in Japan.
The real one arrives in May :D
Yeah Nordic is actually really nice ;D
But I went for a Impact colour Yes the yellow but then again mine is a sales vehicle so there was no real question.
Velocity red look great under artificial lights.
red with Gold pearl very very nice !
03-27-2003, 10:51 PM
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Whoa..have you seen the Nordic Green in person then? I heard a rumor that some guys from the New Zealand Rotary club went to Japan to one of the factories....where you part of that group then?
03-28-2003, 01:10 AM
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Nice car! Those wheels go great with that color.
I never knew that's what Nordic Green was like, that's a good choice. I don't understand why we haven't seen any pre-productions cars in that color.
I never knew that's what Nordic Green was like, that's a good choice. I don't understand why we haven't seen any pre-productions cars in that color.
03-28-2003, 05:19 PM
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Pic 7
Also the guys who went over are from my car club.
FD Kai
www.rx7.net.nz - might have some pics not sure I know they have TAS 2003 pics.
Nordic green is more grace green than Montigo blue.
nice colour though ;D
Have only seen the press photos though !
Also the guys who went over are from my car club.
FD Kai
www.rx7.net.nz - might have some pics not sure I know they have TAS 2003 pics.
Nordic green is more grace green than Montigo blue.
nice colour though ;D
Have only seen the press photos though !
04-01-2003, 12:08 AM
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Maestro,
I've got a question for you. I've sat in the rx8 on its tour here and I fit alright. It was a little tight on the legroom, but that tends to happen anyway when your 6'5". My question is about the headroom/legroom in the fd. Is there any chance in hell that I would fit. A comparison of the headroom/legroom would be great, since you have been in both. I am sure in the fd I would probably have to master the knee-to-steering wheel form of driving, but it would be nice to hear what you have to say about the two.
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I've got a question for you. I've sat in the rx8 on its tour here and I fit alright. It was a little tight on the legroom, but that tends to happen anyway when your 6'5". My question is about the headroom/legroom in the fd. Is there any chance in hell that I would fit. A comparison of the headroom/legroom would be great, since you have been in both. I am sure in the fd I would probably have to master the knee-to-steering wheel form of driving, but it would be nice to hear what you have to say about the two.
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04-01-2003, 05:12 PM
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FD has definately less head room though it is easy enough to modify the seats so you can sit further back.
RX-8 would be better suited to the taller person.
RX-8 would be better suited to the taller person.
04-02-2003, 02:06 AM
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Maestro,
Thanks, that makes me feel better. I am probably going to get an fd in the next couple of months, (cant afford the 8 yet) but I was worried about the headroom and legroom. Headroom was fine in the 8, and to be honest the legroom was not that bad as well. It's sad, I have sat in the 8 and researched the 7 for months, but I still have not sat in an fd to see what it is like. But from what you say, I still think there is a chance I can fit in an fd. Thanks,
billdo
Thanks, that makes me feel better. I am probably going to get an fd in the next couple of months, (cant afford the 8 yet) but I was worried about the headroom and legroom. Headroom was fine in the 8, and to be honest the legroom was not that bad as well. It's sad, I have sat in the 8 and researched the 7 for months, but I still have not sat in an fd to see what it is like. But from what you say, I still think there is a chance I can fit in an fd. Thanks,
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04-02-2003, 12:29 PM
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m477, the 7 will be more of a project car than a daily driver. Trust me, I know what I will be getting into with a fd *grabs wallet in fear*. Thats why I am looking for one that needs a new motor and basically a lot of work, so that when its rebuilt I can be sure it's done right and that I know what I am dealing with. There is pretty decent shop here in New Orleans that will do the engine job for around 3k, which is not too bad. The 8 will hopefully be in my driveway in a couple of years though.
04-02-2003, 03:09 PM
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RX-7 is the project car, RX-8 is the comapny car - hehehe
Fd is okay to maintain but only if you drive it on the wekends. Mine used to be a daily driver :D
Fd is okay to maintain but only if you drive it on the wekends. Mine used to be a daily driver :D