SamD Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 [ QUOTE ] manbags at dawn gentlemen [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] manbags at dawn gentlemen [/ QUOTE ] [/ QUOTE ] what the funk is a manbag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Sadly I can't find a picture of one. Basically a handbag for men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Here we go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Very good Wopps. Actually, the Mazda dealer network is pretty damn good - along with most of the other Japs they put Audi, Mercedes and alot of others to shame in all the customer satisfaction surveys. As for the ****el engine, I'm not a fan but it is light and compact for the power it produces - something very useful in a sports car. Just a shame about the torque and fuel consumption. As pointed out above, I think this generation of the engine has solved alot of the reliability/wear issues. [/ QUOTE ] Well it would seem we have been getting it serviced at the wrong place. You really have to throw alot of weight around to get anything done. However the fact they were at full capacity the whole time was obviously a sign these cars go wrong often! So really im not convinced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Actually it would probably be slightly longer if it had a conventional engine not to mention heavier and have a poorer weight distribution. [/ QUOTE ] Heavier - Sure. Longer I very much doubt. Then you open the bonnet its like looking at a peanut glued to the bottom of a bin. There is alot more room in their. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Whats the point to it? Its slow, eats more fuel than my CSL, makes a puney noise, falls apart inside, has one of the worst dealer networks (2 weeks to re-spray a door!!) and is a bit dull to drive. I agree that it looks good, but it would have looked even better with a proper engine! [/ QUOTE ] Stupid, stupid, stupid. As an owner of almost three years now, I'll be the first to admit that it's not been without problems (the well publicised flooding issue is now fixed though). However, I'm now the proud owner of a fantastic car that's just as composed going shopping, blasting round the Nordschleife, lapping Knockhill or cruising the autobahn at 150 MPH. Engine noise is a matter of taste, but I still find the rotary howl far more exciting (and unusual) than an over stressed turbo four of any flavour, or the sound of a self-consciously gruff-grr-look-at-my-chest-hair-I'm-really-heterosexual-no-really-V6 So what if you get slightly better MPG in your CSL? The £35k difference in the asking price buys a lot of unleaded, and I can't help but think that you're missing the point of either car if you're using this as the basis for comparison. Mazda are to be commended for putting on the market a car with a somewhat experimental engine, yet backing it to the hilt. In so doing they've put a quick, striking, unique and yet practical car within the reach of a great many people, and I love it. It's not for everyone, but that's OK - "everyone" can always go out and buy some grey jumped-up germanic repmobile. [/ QUOTE ] Right. Well I can see their are some happy owners, and I don't want to start a fight. Just thought I should take the opportunity to say how thoroughly disappointed I was with this car. We wouldn't want another individual like me reading this thread making them think this car was for them. I think its in their interest that I put my point across. Just like it would be in 'their' interest for you to slag the CSL off (if you could find anything bad to say about it! ) Jokes aside. My brother may have a lemon of a car and a lychee pip of a dealer, but he still loves it (even if he does have an odd cry every now and again). My problem is that being the family car nut, I have to deal with all the family cars. To say I have been disappointed with the Mazda is a slight understatement. But again. Im glad you guys like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Sadly I can't find a picture of one. Basically a handbag for men. [/ QUOTE ] thats quite wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] manbags at dawn gentlemen [/ QUOTE ] [/ QUOTE ] what the funk is a manbag? [/ QUOTE ] They are very metro-sexual. I have one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 I just knew you would Wopps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 [ QUOTE ] They are very metro-sexual. I have one! [/ QUOTE ] I was sure you'd have had one of the first in the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 No no, that was David Beckham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyKay Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Just like it would be in 'their' interest for you to slag the CSL off (if you could find anything bad to say about it! ) [/ QUOTE ] So calling it a jumped-up germanic repmobile wasn't enough then? I've more where that came from..... Seriously though, you've as much right to express your opinion as I do, and it's all meant in good humor. The RX-8 does polarise opinions, and like I said there were teething problems. I can't quite remember what the exact original question in this thread was, but for a decent (albeit biased) opinion, the forums at rx8ownersclub.co.uk are good, and punches aren't pulled when things do feck up with car or dealer. So, umm, peace and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Deal. I never meant any harm. People on this site may say I have strong opinions, however every persons point of view is relevant. Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Don't remember making that post at all last night. Still it seems to be about right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 I saw a blue and silver one on the M1 last night. Done up Dodge Viper stylée with blue stripes. Actually looked quite acceptable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I saw a blue and silver one on the M1 last night. Done up Dodge Viper stylée with blue stripes. Actually looked quite acceptable! [/ QUOTE ] Yes, I could see that looking quite nice actually. BTW, I have just ordered a couple of weeks ago a SuperSprint exhaust system for my brother for xmas. I receive it Feb so will be sure to post a review and pics for all those interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxyboy Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I saw a blue and silver one on the M1 last night. Done up Dodge Viper stylée with blue stripes. Actually looked quite acceptable! [/ QUOTE ] Yes, I could see that looking quite nice actually. BTW, I have just ordered a couple of weeks ago a SuperSprint exhaust system for my brother for xmas. I receive it Feb so will be sure to post a review and pics for all those interested. [/ QUOTE ] bloody hell your good to your brother aint you??? whats wrong with buying him a new jumper and a cd??? as i have said before here, the rx was and is a great motor, i just missd that little bit of torque, and the dealer was the best i have ever used, and the car never missed a beat, or flooded in the time i had it, my one grumble for today about it though, the front seats were cr@p.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Just seen and heard the pipes! There is more of a sound improvement on the RX8 than there is on the CSL, it sounds like a slow revving race car! It pops and farts on the way back down too. The pipes are big but well finished. The protrude way out the back of the car but look fab IMO. what an improvement. Cant believe how good a rotary engine can finally sound! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted January 26, 2007 Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 I was told by Supersprint these are the first pipes for the RX8 they have ever sold, they are brand new out on the market and are very intrested to hear my views... Here are a couple of pics: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxyboy Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 they do look the part, would be interesting to hear them too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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