Back end looks like a Civic hatch.

FYI: That's called a 'Muzzle Brake' You see it on anything from Howitzers to 50 Cal sniper rifles ( they look very similar as they perform the same function; expelling a portion of the propellant gases backward to reduce recoil and as you put it; muzzle climb ).

I noticed your title says you're an administrator .

Completely unrelated, but I'm getting a 'Check Engine Light' which Advance Auto Parts Code reader displayed as ' Lower Intake Tuning Valve- Low Voltage'.

I have a 2005 AT Grand Touring Aero Kittted with Mazdaspeed Cold Air Intake & Cat-Back Exhaust. I'm used to having the light come on under hard acceleration in heavy rain. It always resets by the next day.

This is different , although I've noticed no changes in drivability, the light has remained on. It does not blink. I found (and lost ) a thread where the problem and various fixes were discussed. Could you direct me to that thread?

Or better still, I'd be happy to hear your own experiences on the appropriate thread. I have 102,000mi on it, still love the damn thing and am loath to give it up.

Regards

Yes it is unrelated,

do some searching, i can see your new so i won't rip into you :)

please dont take massive shits in threads

i like the wagon/hatchback/shooting brake idea, although that rendering is different than what i was picturing....

i also badly want to do a short wheel base 2 door.

hatch backs are uuggggglyyyyyyy.

They look like station wagons.

That's in the eye of the beholder

Hey...i have a Mazda 6 hatchback, and they look better than the sedan version... :mad:

Never Mind

Have it your way! ;)

Shooting brakes are essentially taking a two door sports car and grafting a wagon rear onto it. The BMW M Coupe is a prime example of the shooting brake idea.

Thanks man. I love the shooting brake look, and as much as everyone says it just looks like a 3 or a 6, I feel like in person neither of those would make quite the same impression. They lack the muscular look of the 8 and its gorgeous front end.

Besides, it's just an idea. In practice the whole car would be caged, so structural support isn't an issue. Plus, all the handling and fun of an 8, but with a useful hatch? Win-win to me, but maybe I'm one of few.

Anyone have a better looking wagon rear to graft onto an 8? I'm surprised no one commented on the low-life stance.

Any opinions on it being switched from having the suicide rears to being strictly a two door?

It would need a good bit of time in a design room but love the idea of a shooting brake 2dr RX8, then again i love wagons anyway!

Someone's on the same page as me. Haha. Thanks for the feedback!