Rx-01 Video Review
12-20-2002, 09:41 AM
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Rx-01 Video Review
This is a bit old but someone posted a picture of the Rx-01 that got some comments in another thread. The beginning also has some rx-7 parts.
http://www.mymazdarotary.com/mazda_r...azda_rx-01.avi
http://www.mymazdarotary.com/mazda_r...azda_rx-01.avi
12-20-2002, 11:21 AM
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Thanks Maikeru,
When I was in the boy scouts, I won a prize (see below):
Ok that wasn't right. Sorry. 
Car & Driver said of the Rx-01: "The total weight of this sleek little sportster is estimated at 2425 pounds, or 400 pounds lighter than the already feathery RX-7."
Road & Track said of the Rx-01: "The engine growls at low rpm, smoothly changing to a nice baritone in midrange and into a fantastic tenor at high speeds, more than 8500 rpm, at which it pumps out 220 bhp. Low- and mid-speed torque is quite good, culminating at 159 lb.-ft. at 6000 rpm".
Too bad the rx-01 never got the ok for production. Who here would buy a new rotary car with a renesis that weighed about 2500 lbs?
[RANT]It is unfortunate that much of the public just looks at peak hp and peak torque figures before judging a car. There are a lot of people that compare the peak-torques of the Mazda6 (192) and the rx-8 (159). How many of these people are aware that the rx-8 has several hundred more ft-lbs of rear wheel torque than the Mazda6 while also being about 300 pounds lighter?[/RANT]
I entered a weight of 2450 lbs into the Rx-8 that I created in Cartest (same gearing etc) and it had an estimated 0-60 time of 4.99 seconds. It was speculated that the next rx-7 will be around 2600 lbs. Given 10mm wider rotors, a new 15b engine (actually 1471-1475cc) should have more than enough power to do the same. Who needs turbos?
Brian
When I was in the boy scouts, I won a prize (see below):
Ok that wasn't right. Sorry. Car & Driver said of the Rx-01: "The total weight of this sleek little sportster is estimated at 2425 pounds, or 400 pounds lighter than the already feathery RX-7."
Road & Track said of the Rx-01: "The engine growls at low rpm, smoothly changing to a nice baritone in midrange and into a fantastic tenor at high speeds, more than 8500 rpm, at which it pumps out 220 bhp. Low- and mid-speed torque is quite good, culminating at 159 lb.-ft. at 6000 rpm".
Too bad the rx-01 never got the ok for production. Who here would buy a new rotary car with a renesis that weighed about 2500 lbs?
[RANT]It is unfortunate that much of the public just looks at peak hp and peak torque figures before judging a car. There are a lot of people that compare the peak-torques of the Mazda6 (192) and the rx-8 (159). How many of these people are aware that the rx-8 has several hundred more ft-lbs of rear wheel torque than the Mazda6 while also being about 300 pounds lighter?[/RANT]
I entered a weight of 2450 lbs into the Rx-8 that I created in Cartest (same gearing etc) and it had an estimated 0-60 time of 4.99 seconds.
It was speculated that the next rx-7 will be around 2600 lbs. Given 10mm wider rotors, a new 15b engine (actually 1471-1475cc) should have more than enough power to do the same. Who needs turbos?Brian
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12-20-2002, 12:14 PM
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How many of these people are aware that the rx-8 has several hundred more ft-lbs of rear wheel torque than the Mazda6 while also being about 300 pounds lighter? [/B]
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Hi jbebernes,
The torque difference to the wheels is because of the gearing of the 2 cars. The rx-8 engine will revolve more times for each revolution of the drive wheels than the Mazda6 engine. Cartest estimated approx to 2400 ft-lbs in first gear if the redline speed given by one of the articles was true. (see below)
http://rx8forum.com/attachment.php?s=&postid=14970
The Mazda6 will probably have less drivetrain losses (%) since it is front wheel drive though.
The torque difference to the wheels is because of the gearing of the 2 cars. The rx-8 engine will revolve more times for each revolution of the drive wheels than the Mazda6 engine. Cartest estimated approx to 2400 ft-lbs in first gear if the redline speed given by one of the articles was true. (see below)
http://rx8forum.com/attachment.php?s=&postid=14970
The Mazda6 will probably have less drivetrain losses (%) since it is front wheel drive though.
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12-20-2002, 12:44 PM
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Buger said: the rx-8 has several hundred more ft-lbs of rear wheel torque than the Mazda6
jbebernes said: would this be because the 6 is FWD and the 8 RWD?
sarcasm! you gotta love it!
:D
jbebernes said: would this be because the 6 is FWD and the 8 RWD?
sarcasm! you gotta love it!
:D
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Originally posted by zoom44
Buger said: the rx-8 has several hundred more ft-lbs of rear wheel torque than the Mazda6
jbebernes said: would this be because the 6 is FWD and the 8 RWD?
sarcasm! you gotta love it!
:D
Buger said: the rx-8 has several hundred more ft-lbs of rear wheel torque than the Mazda6
jbebernes said: would this be because the 6 is FWD and the 8 RWD?
sarcasm! you gotta love it!
:D
Actually, Buger is my biggest RX-8 Forum hero. Technically, he really knows his stuff yet he always explains things in a way even I can understand. Buger, if you're not a teacher of some sort you should be!
Still, couldn't resist a little jab!
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:p I actually noticed the rear wheel thing when I read my sentence that jbebernes quoted. I could have edited my original post but the evidence was already quoted! Instead of addressing it, I hoped that nobody would notice.
Oh well, I think I knew what I meant to say.
Thanks for the compliment. The forum has helped me learn a lot of stuff and trying to write what I think I know helps me a bit more. I know that if I misunderstand anything, there will be people that correct me (hopefully).
I really should be studying to get more certifications from Cisco but the work stuff seems less interesting than rx-8 stuff.
Oh well, I think I knew what I meant to say.
Thanks for the compliment.
The forum has helped me learn a lot of stuff and trying to write what I think I know helps me a bit more. I know that if I misunderstand anything, there will be people that correct me (hopefully).I really should be studying to get more certifications from Cisco but the work stuff seems less interesting than rx-8 stuff.
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12-20-2002, 11:30 PM
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I could barely find a picture of the RX-01 on line a couple weeks ago. (and had to do so while avoiding scrutiny of fellow employees) I don't know how Buger always comes through with the good stuff!
I remember reading about this car in Road & Track, and then reading how Ford shelved it. I'm glad they finally realized some of the ideas used in building this car were worth pursuing!
I remember reading about this car in Road & Track, and then reading how Ford shelved it. I'm glad they finally realized some of the ideas used in building this car were worth pursuing!
12-21-2002, 12:42 AM
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:p I actually noticed the rear wheel thing when I read my sentence that jbebernes quoted. I could have edited my original post but the evidence was already quoted! Instead of addressing it, I hoped that nobody would notice.
Oh well, I think I knew what I meant to say.
Thanks for the compliment. The forum has helped me learn a lot of stuff and trying to write what I think I know helps me a bit more. I know that if I misunderstand anything, there will be people that correct me (hopefully).
I really should be studying to get more certifications from Cisco but the work stuff seems less interesting than rx-8 stuff.
:p I actually noticed the rear wheel thing when I read my sentence that jbebernes quoted. I could have edited my original post but the evidence was already quoted! Instead of addressing it, I hoped that nobody would notice.
Oh well, I think I knew what I meant to say.
Thanks for the compliment.
The forum has helped me learn a lot of stuff and trying to write what I think I know helps me a bit more. I know that if I misunderstand anything, there will be people that correct me (hopefully).I really should be studying to get more certifications from Cisco but the work stuff seems less interesting than rx-8 stuff.
What certs do you have now? I'm looking to get into the networking field when I graduate (as a 2000 Server admin or something), and I need help in doing that. Since I don't have the hands-on experience I'd like to get the MCSE, I just need tips for resume building. Any help is apprecaited.. I'm pretty proficient with admining the server but I don't know the concepts they ask you about in the MCSE tests and others.
Let me know if you can help me man!
12-21-2002, 02:29 AM
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Originally posted by zoom44
Buger said: the rx-8 has several hundred more ft-lbs of rear wheel torque than the Mazda6
Buger said: the rx-8 has several hundred more ft-lbs of rear wheel torque than the Mazda6
rats.
12-21-2002, 05:45 PM
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Thanks guys, I first found it awhile ago and saved it locally. It brings a big smile to my face when I see new stuff like that too.
Herc,
I PM'd you about the work stuff.
Brian
Herc,
I PM'd you about the work stuff.
Brian
12-22-2002, 10:11 AM
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Front Spoiler
I had never seen the RX-01 up close before. I loved that front sploiler. Then I noticed that the new NSX concept car (DN-X) has picked up on this idea.
12-22-2002, 06:26 PM
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does windblows media player support .avi files- i downloaded it and all i get is sound, with the stupid visulizations- no video- what do i need- quicktime wont open it nor real player-
Advice please?
Advice please?
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Originally posted by Doc R
Hey Buger, where'd ya find the pic? I made it over a year ago and posted it over on Somethingawful.com. You aren't a goon by any chance, are ya?
Hey Buger, where'd ya find the pic? I made it over a year ago and posted it over on Somethingawful.com. You aren't a goon by any chance, are ya?
Your work must be spreading! Now I know I am bad for posting that picture but you are going to hell for creating it!
Someone posted it on the rx7 forum (http://www.rx7club.com/forum/) awhile back and I saved it.I guess the somethingawful people are called goons?
Brian
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Originally posted by Buger
Hi DocR,
Your work must be spreading! Now I know I am bad for posting that picture but you are going to hell for creating it! Someone posted it on the rx7 forum (http://www.rx7club.com/forum/) awhile back and I saved it.
I guess the somethingawful people are called goons?
Brian
Hi DocR,
Your work must be spreading! Now I know I am bad for posting that picture but you are going to hell for creating it!
Someone posted it on the rx7 forum (http://www.rx7club.com/forum/) awhile back and I saved it.I guess the somethingawful people are called goons?
Brian
And not to worry, I was damned hardcore by Grandmaster C long before ever making that. :p
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