rob_bower Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 just wondered if anyone had driven a new mazda either a RX8 or MX5 fo so what are they like??? im going to a mazda hot laps challenge thingy on sunday for a go!!! should be fun!! http://www.mazda.co.uk/MazdaLife/HotLapsChallenge/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 should be good to give them both a bit of stick!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 RX-8's are pretty cool but them MX-5's are horrific looking things Let us know how you get on Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stevie B Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Idree's has driven an RX8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 in a word mr bower...NO!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted August 24, 2007 Author Share Posted August 24, 2007 why no its free and you can win a day at donington!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Yup I've drove an RX8 - It was awesome!! Awesome power delivery and the handling felt great too, didn't really expect that from a RWD! It redlined at about 10k RPM (I think) too which felt wicked!! :P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Enzo Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 rx8 is aclamed for its chassis, out of the box the settings are abit soft, not that ul noticed,the mx5 is has been voted one of the best handling cars in the worldboth are rear wheel drive. 9k redline for the top of th range rx8ul have a good time man - drive it like you stole it man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted August 24, 2007 Author Share Posted August 24, 2007 i intend to Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shelly_star Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 RX8 has the worse running cost apparently, read it somewhere in a car magazine. MX5's are just hairdressers car's, but they are meant to be the best 2 seater drive cars for the Mazda Go in a RX7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 MX5s are just shite! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Lol sorry Jay, I can't really say that without sitting in one! Well I mean they just look shite, never rated them at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ecksjay Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 old mx5's are lush.look a bit gay, yes, but the handling and engine, absolutely fucking sublime. lovely motors, definately want one in the forseeable future, either boosted or cammed/tb'd.rx8's, are nice. not the most comfy (over long distances), but will rev forever. i was a bit dissapointed as they arent all that quick (although i had just hopped out of a 400bhp evo and a 650bhp drag prepped skyline) but i did drive it over 300miles and had a good crack in it. look the tits (electric blue) and rev forever as i said (doesn't actually hit a limiter, just beeps at you and keeps on revving ), but not all that powerful really.handling is alright, but when you take long sweeping bends at about 120mph they tend to loose traction, and try to slide towards hedges etc never driven a NEW mx5, so cant comment on those. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted August 26, 2007 Author Share Posted August 26, 2007 Well, we're home & it was good fun to get to drive something we can't afford!!!! If we'd have had a couple more goes, I could have got around a bit faster! Both got round in under 30s, I got round in 22.72 in the mx5 & 23.something in the rx8. Both handle really well, obviously the mx5 is a little better due to its size! You didn't really get to test the power as the track isn't long enough & you didn't get out of 2nd gear. Still, its odd having a mazda man telling you to brake, turn, turn hard, power...POWER, as he's letting you drive the nice shiny 07 car!!! I might go back tomorrow & have another go, see if I can get those times down! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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