View Full Version : A pic of the bro-in-law`s new RX8
teacher321
10-17-2003, 09:04 AM
The Brother-In-Law just picked up a new RX8. On the way to a family dinner (in seprate cars), the wife snapped some pics of the car in traffic. No, it`s not a "just detailed"pic, but I liked it and I thought I would share. Think I need to get some action shots of my own car in action.
A little of the sharpness was lost in resizing it to get it uploaded, but you get the idea....
K_Csaxo
10-17-2003, 10:12 AM
Love that car! havent seen one in the flesh yet but still its nice :D are the RX-8`s all N/A now or do they still offer the turbocharged option?
Bobby G
10-17-2003, 10:38 AM
We have a couple here in town. They are pretty sweet looking. It`s just begging to be a rag top.
2wheelsx2
10-17-2003, 10:57 AM
Originally posted by K_Csaxo
Love that car! havent seen one in the flesh yet but still its nice :D are the RX-8`s all N/A now or do they still offer the turbocharged option?
It`s better in the flesh. And no, no turbos...yet. :)
YIELAR
10-17-2003, 12:04 PM
You can`t really tell but they have four doors too.
Kleanride
10-17-2003, 12:47 PM
Originally posted by YIELAR
You can`t really tell but they have four doors too.
REALLY?! 2 suicide doors?
That is a KILLER pic! Looking good!
There is a dealership that sells them about 1 mile from my office....everytime I drive by I almost swerve off the road from starin` at the things!
:xyxthumbs
teacher321
10-17-2003, 01:45 PM
Yep, 2 suicide rear doors. Open pretty wide too. He wanted a sports car, but with a 1yr old, needed access to the back and room for a car seat. He has room in the back for a rear facing car seat without moving the front passenger seat forward at all! I got a chance to take it around the block ... or two. :) I`m very impressed with the entire car. Very well thought out inside and the handling is excellent. It would be alot of fun to throw around on a road coarse.
imported_KevinA
10-17-2003, 02:10 PM
Cool car, it`s not photogenic at all, but looks great in the flesh!
panapower
10-17-2003, 02:24 PM
it`s a nice looking car. the turbo version, whenever that comes out, will be TIGHT like a MUG! :xyxthumbs
Preachers Sheets
10-17-2003, 02:36 PM
I`m waiting to see the twin turbo 350Z, it`ll be awesome if they offer it.
C-MDX
10-17-2003, 04:11 PM
Nice RX!!! That body kit really makes a difference. Time to detail it :D
YIELAR
10-17-2003, 06:02 PM
I own a 350Z and have inquired whether or not Nissan was going to be offering a TT model anytime soon. They have no plans on releasing a TT version of the 350Z anytime soon. :nixweiss The 300ZX TT, although a great performer, wasn`t a big success because of the high cost. The new 350Z has a 3.5 L compared to the 300ZX`s 3.0 and 287hp vs 300hp respectively. The 350Z is considerably lighter than the older 300ZX`s aswell. There are several after market companies working on both super charger and twin turbo kits for the 350Z. I`ll be looking into them come next spring when the prices drop and bugs get worked out of the first generations. The problem with boosting the 350 is that since the compression ratio is so bloody high ( 10.3:1 ) any boost above 6 psi is looking for trouble. Greddy`s tt kit that has yet to be released is generating 90 extra horsies at 5.6 psi of boost which isn`t too bad. With the Greddy TT kit the 350Z can do a 1/4 mile run in 12.9...which is pretty damn quick ! Lets hope for more companies to jump on the bandwagon to drop the prices.
Yielar
Redcar GUY
10-18-2003, 08:50 PM
I like the red ones best ;)
PS I am in SSOA as well
Bill 97SS #1422 over there ;)
MSOsr
10-19-2003, 07:58 PM
0-60 in 12.9???????????? Do you mean the quarter mile?
scottabir
10-19-2003, 08:02 PM
Great looking car! and they only run $32000 loaded.