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I agree, I'm not too comfortable with this electric powered by a rotory idea.

http://www.carsguide.com.au/site/news-and-reviews/car-news/mazda_cx-9_under_way So Im not sure exactly how I feel about this. Im wondering about the range extender alot. I hope the power from this doesnt come out lagging and whinning like an electric engine, but more like an electric FI...

Alright thanks for the help! I think I may adapt the plan to turboing the newest 13b, I'm not really excited that the newest 13bs are already almost maxed out, but its the cheapest and probably most reliable option. One more question: is the manufacturer's warrenty transferable, and what are...

Alright I am a little confused. Maybe its just me being tired (again haha) but I dont see a turbo in the signature. I do see a pod, which makes me think Im just blind. Anyway basic question comes down to: Rx-7 twin turbo engine or turboed Rx-8 engine? Ive heard the 7 engines have better...

Anyway solidtrance is right, your torque problems can be solved, but dont expect a race car. If you find a nice curvy road though you can have the time of your life in an Rx-8. My take on the whole idea is that all roads aren't straight all the time, and it takes more skill gauging turns...

I would definately say you are right in the idea that more turbo blow engines are seen, but I thought that was because supercharging a rotory was more rare, not because they are worse on the engine. I definately agree that if you aren't pushing the chargers limits you wont have a problem, im...

haha I also appologize for all the sentence errors, was a little drowsy from a nap when I wrote that =)

Yeah... the thing about rotories is they are a little notorious for a lack of low end torque. I'd say if you're not prepared a lack of torque you probably don't want an rx-8. The other thing is a supercharger, usually stage 2, will do the trick for your low end torque needs. The problem with...

Yeah im actually up in Hinckley/Brunswick. That's Medina area, 44212/44233 zip. Im still a little ways off from actually getting the car, but I expect that I'll have nearly enough in 2 years. I just started saving (working summers now, as I am still going to college) and I will join you guys...

First I'd like to say hello to everyone, first time posting on the rx-8 forum, so here goes... Alright, so the idea here is im planning on getting a used Rx-8 after college, and based on the milage and that most people dont take as good care of rotories as necessary I will need a need engine...

I am most concerned about the 0-60 time and the high revs, with the "longer stroke" 16x (if they even still plan on using it) im assuming the rpm range will decrease, but the electric might not bold well, but then again, idk. How exactly does a range extender work? All I could find were how a...

Unfortunately it sounds like the rx-9 is going to be pushed back. It is unfortunate that the 9 wont have much in common with the 7, and that it is going to be a few years down the line. Also that electric range extender, they should just stop fiddling around, man up, and put a real forced...

So from what I've heard and read so far, the rx-9 might be the shinari concept, but a coupe instead of a 4-door saloon, it will have the 16x, with an electrically spooled supercharger, and produce somewhere around 300 whp. Sorry to bring up a relatively dead topic, but I just love the rx-9...