New DD, Inspired by NFS Carbon

[454muscle]

I used to play this game on the PC, and I just loved zipping around in the RX8.

I had to sell the 88 Caprice daily driver, it was in good shape but a pig on gas and was beginning to need work I couldn't afford. In it's place, I needed something a little better on gas and more reliable as a daily driver.

Sold:

So I picked up the Rx8, and I'm now a rotary guy:

So far it's received a remote starter and under dash LED lights. Loving it so far 🙂

Coming soon: dual resonated midpipe, stainless steel catback, 20" chrome wheel/tires, carbon fiber hood, trunk, spoiler and lip kit.

 

[DRIVEN]

Blue lighting and fur-lined handcuffs hanging from the mirror? What exactly do you have planned? :shock:

Seriously, that looks like a fun ride. I've always thought they were cool but haven't had a chance to drive one yet. How is it for mpg?

 

[307 Regal]

fur-lined handcuffs hanging from the mirror?

Actually they kinda look like heels. :shock:
I like the lights though. I wonder why... 😛

NFS Carbon was a pretty fun game. It had its weak points but overall I got a lot of entertainment out of it.

Also, check out mazdas247.com. My friend has a Mazdaspeed Protege and that's the forum he swears by.

 

[454muscle]

Well Driven, looks like 307Regal answered your question lol. Good eye, yeah they are heels. Hey, girls love it! And yeah the lighting enhances visibility too lol.

It is a fun ride, the car is very well balanced and handling is amazing. The fuel mileage is not what I expected (1.3 liter rotary engine), I came to realize the mileage is almost as bad as the Caprice/305HO.

Nevertheless, a much better DD.

307Regal, I will definitely hit up mazdas247.com. Been looking at a lotta sites and researching a lot.

Future wishlist includes turbo, blowoff valve, intercooler, high volume oil pump and pan, boost gauge and timer, money permitting.

 

[IronCastKnight]

I highly approve of your choice. Some day I hope to get myself a RX-7 FC or an RX-8, because I have a soft spot in my heart for good old Wankel and his crazy dream engine. Plus, the cars themselves just look spiffy as all get out.

 

[Oldsmoletick]

I'll say they're fun to drive and row through the gears, but damn hard to see out of, lol. Very cool ride none the less 8) .

 

[454muscle]

Thanks Ironcastknight 🙂

Oldsmoletick yeah driving and shifting is fun! Personally, I have noticed pretty good visibility driving, changing lanes, reversing etc... especially compared to what I was originally looking at, Nissan 350Z. Am I ever glad I didn't go for that, what a complete waste of SPACE that car is, feels cheap, hard to see out of, I could go on... looks good though but that's about it. Oh and WAAY overpriced. I paid half of what the 350z was for the RX8 and I'm so glad I did!!!

 

[DRIVEN]

Thanks Ironcastknight 🙂... especially compared to what I was originally looking at, Nissan 350Z. Am I ever glad I didn't go for that, what a complete waste of SPACE that car is, feels cheap, hard to see out of, I could go on... looks good though but that's about it. Oh and WAAY overpriced.

Agreed on all points.

 

[Oldsmoletick]

Hmm, all in what you're used to I guess, lol, course I'm used to driving the jeep, which is almost like a rolling fish tank, eveything is hard to see out of compared to that . Anyway, I think we need some video of this thing in action .

 

[beenen]

I always liked the car. its no RX-7 but I would still own one. I like how the center console goes all the way through the back seat.


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