Side by side of previous versions
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IMO... the bigger ducks, the better... u never know wen a turbo version will be out, but the large openning will cool down the underhood temp... ;)
any pix of the rear?? |
not yet, hopefully soon though :D
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At least it hasnt changed that much... Which is un common with cars prototypes and concepts nowadays.
Sure you like the door handles and mirrors from the first one though. |
The ickle Rx-8 logo on the grille is a cool finishing touch but I dont like the new wing mirrors:(
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Is it just me, or does the original concept car look the best?
- The concept front end looks sleek and nice, the others are uglier - The concept side mirrors have the turning signals on them and they don't have black on them - The concept wheels are the best, the others look like Saab wheels, since the spokes get wider towards the rim When I first saw the car in early 2001, I really wanted one, now I'm not sure. With the 350Z, the production version was an improvement over the concept, but with the RX-8 I think it got uglier. |
its just u......... the concept looks very tacky and plasticy compared to the production or maybe its just me :rolleyes:
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I need to see more pictures of the new car before I decide, but I think I like it best (save for the side mirrors).
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Yup, the more time passes, the uglier it gets. The concept was awkward enough, but now the car is just a mishmash of lines and ideas. I'm out.
Luke. Originally posted by m477 Is it just me, or does the original concept car look the best? - The concept front end looks sleek and nice, the others are uglier - The concept side mirrors have the turning signals on them and they don't have black on them - The concept wheels are the best, the others look like Saab wheels, since the spokes get wider towards the rim When I first saw the car in early 2001, I really wanted one, now I'm not sure. With the 350Z, the production version was an improvement over the concept, but with the RX-8 I think it got uglier. |
Me like! I'm in.
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The side markers are the worst IMHO. The mirrors aren't too bad, yeah they were cooler with the indicator and they had a less "heft" to them. But the way they slapped the side marker where it is looks pretty bad.
I think it would look better with the standard oval on the side somewhere, if they have to have it all at all. |
Personally, the middle car is best mostly because the wing mirrors on the latest model look big and bulky, something massive and out of character with the lithe RX-8.
I hope Mazda rethinks the "too big" mirrors and reverts to the ones in the middle picture. |
guys the us isn't getting the side turn indicators they are euro-spec come from sources most high.
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Re: Side by side of previous versions
Hey let's not forget the one that started it all ... the RX-evolv
http://www.rx8forum.com/attachment.php?postid=13252 I actualy like the front end lights and grill/air intake of the evolv ... But I also love the new RX-8 aggressive styling :D plus the higher placement of the side mirrors ... but I'm sure that funtion and cost played a big part in the final design outcome Originally posted by Styjan Side by side of previous versions http://home.attbi.com/~w.vark/rx-8prog.jpg |
... still I wish ...
I also liked the first version RX-8 front hood vents - maybe that might be offered on a "speed" version
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Remember mirrors must fold flush against the body for ocean vessel transport. Every inch/centimeter counts, and it may have been a factor, besides sturdiness or vibration-dampening.
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Originally posted by Toadman Remember mirrors must fold flush against the body for ocean vessel transport. |
I still prefer the taillight of the RX Evolv. And also the interior and the door-opening-things
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Re: ... still I wish ...
Originally posted by bwayout I also liked the first version RX-8 front hood vents - maybe that might be offered on a "speed" version |
i'm with grims, i really like the aggressive styling over the smooth concept...
the deeper ducts, and more sharply profiled lines on the hood and wheel arches really bring a head turning look to the car, although i miss the louvers (on the hood) too :( i have to agree that the more streamlined mirrors are pleasing to the eye, but i don't have any gripes with the blocky cheap-o's, other than they don't have that fricken' turn signal: i still believe that it would add an addtional layer of safety to the car... |
i'm with ya wakeech! i want those hood vent/louvers! and the signals on the mirrors. why should they not be there just cause they changed the shape of the mirror?:confused:
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1st version!!!
I'm agreed with m477. I like the original, smoother concept (not the evolv). It's far less agressive than those later version. It looks more coherent, finished, and less add-on. This pic really does it for me.
http://www.mazdausa.com/rx8/gallery/...5_download.jpg |
I like how the yellow one looks. the roof looks a little bit different . if that had the bigger air ducts like the 3rd picture that be cool. but either way they all look cool
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The mirror lights and hood vents prolly added too much cost to production, hopefully the interior will be as close to the concept.
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