Facelifted '09 RX-8 debuts at Detriot Auto Show

Hmm...

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.au...09_1280_12.jpg

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.au...09_1280_07.jpg

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I don't know if the exterior is an improvement over the current car or not, but I dig the optional Recaros!

Other than that, not much to write home about. Some minor suspension tweaks, a revised rear-end ratio to improve acceleration a little bit, and an "R3 Package" that includes the gunmetal finish 19" wheels seen above (19" wheels? :rolleyes:), Bilstein shocks, those yummy Recaros, and a 300W Bluetooth stereo.

Meh. I'll keep mine. But I would like to get my hands on a pair of those seats... :mrgreen:

I like the fact that I don't see a single rotary styling accent.

Do I see teeth in the front grille? I look at the front and I swear it's saying "I like to eat small children!"

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Originally Posted by Titus

I like the fact that I don't see a single rotary styling accent.

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Good observation! I agree. ::Banana::

The front view is sexy, but I can't get past the side view front fender wagon-wheel lines.

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I like the fact that I don't see a single rotary styling accent.

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Agreed...

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Originally Posted by sammm

I can't get past the side view front fender wagon-wheel lines.

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...same here.

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Originally Posted by Titus

I like the fact that I don't see a single rotary styling accent.

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I will deffinetly second that motion. But I think I like the current tail lights a little more.

Is there an option where you can get the go fast goodies minus the 19" boat anchors?

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Originally Posted by MX-5EE

Do I see teeth in the front grille? I look at the front and I swear it's saying "I like to eat small children!"

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::EvilBana::rock::

YUCK, the front bumper looks like it has sh*t on it's upper lip.

Not feelin' it... too wedgie for me.

I think it's a bit of an improvement - and I like the wheels too!


...but when are we going to get a proper 2-seat RX-7???

::Banana::

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Originally Posted by MadMonkey

too wedgie for me.

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You're just remembering high school. ;)

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I think it's a bit of an improvement - and I like the wheels too!

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...but when are we going to get a proper TURBO2-seat RX-7???

::Banana::

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You're just remembering high school. ;)

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Which is disturbing, because I was homeschooled http://smiliesftw.com/x/ohnoes.gif

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Which is disturbing, because I was homeschooled http://smiliesftw.com/x/ohnoes.gif

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That's funny:D!

Who says homeschooled kids don't get enough socialization?

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I was homeschooled http://smiliesftw.com/x/ohnoes.gif

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Everything makes sense now. Wow. ::Arm::

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Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

YUCK, the front bumper looks like it has sh*t on it's upper lip.

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Heh... dirty Sanchez

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Originally Posted by Titus

Everything makes sense now. Wow. ::Arm::

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Do you think he was hot for teacher? ::eek02::

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Originally Posted by black roadster

Do you think he was hot for teacher? ::eek02::

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I'm pretty sure he brought his pencil.

I think it looks worse than the current car, except the Recaro. It is like putting lipstick on a pig! I dont' mean the current car is a pig. The designer just ran out of thing to improve upon the original design! Why Mazda not putting the money in improving the car than on some stupid styling exercise!