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Re: Only 705 RX-8 R3's Left !!
Sadly IMO a new rotary will never happen,at least not the rotary we know and love.Theres talk of an electric/rotary hybrid,thanks but no thanks
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COBRA " RACE " BACK BOX
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Re: Only 705 RX-8 R3's Left !!
A rotary hybrid isn't a rotary powered car IMO. It's an electric car with a range extender - that may as well be a piston engine as far as performance is concerned...
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Agreed Dan,as far as I'm concerned it either a new rotary or nothing at all but I think they will struggle trying to get a new rotary fuel efficient and emissions friendly so to speak so for me it's a non starter....
R3 GONE, FUN WHILE I HAD HER BUT NOW LOVING MY 25TH ANNIVERSARY MX5
Mods so far..
BBR 200 PACKAGE
COBRA " RACE " BACK BOX
MEISTER COILOVERS
KONIG HYPERGRAMS ( POLISHED LIP)
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IL MOTORSPORTS STRUT BRACE AND ADJUSTABLE
DROPLINKS
Mods planned..
BBR STAGE 2 SUPERCHARGED
WILWOOD 6 POT BBK
FULL UNDRBODY SEAL
ATOTO HEAD UNIT
Mods so far..
BBR 200 PACKAGE
COBRA " RACE " BACK BOX
MEISTER COILOVERS
KONIG HYPERGRAMS ( POLISHED LIP)
RACING BEAT ARB's ( FRONT AND REAR )
IL MOTORSPORTS STRUT BRACE AND ADJUSTABLE
DROPLINKS
Mods planned..
BBR STAGE 2 SUPERCHARGED
WILWOOD 6 POT BBK
FULL UNDRBODY SEAL
ATOTO HEAD UNIT
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I think there's rumours (when isn't there...) that the same principles that they're utilising for the HCCI engine will cross over and make the rotary more efficient and cleaner. Sadly I think it's just eternal optimists trying to keep the hope alive
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On the flip side those of us that do keep our rotaries will be in possession of rare ( getting rarer ) beasts Who knows twenty years from now we could be sitting on little gold mines
R3 GONE, FUN WHILE I HAD HER BUT NOW LOVING MY 25TH ANNIVERSARY MX5
Mods so far..
BBR 200 PACKAGE
COBRA " RACE " BACK BOX
MEISTER COILOVERS
KONIG HYPERGRAMS ( POLISHED LIP)
RACING BEAT ARB's ( FRONT AND REAR )
IL MOTORSPORTS STRUT BRACE AND ADJUSTABLE
DROPLINKS
Mods planned..
BBR STAGE 2 SUPERCHARGED
WILWOOD 6 POT BBK
FULL UNDRBODY SEAL
ATOTO HEAD UNIT
Mods so far..
BBR 200 PACKAGE
COBRA " RACE " BACK BOX
MEISTER COILOVERS
KONIG HYPERGRAMS ( POLISHED LIP)
RACING BEAT ARB's ( FRONT AND REAR )
IL MOTORSPORTS STRUT BRACE AND ADJUSTABLE
DROPLINKS
Mods planned..
BBR STAGE 2 SUPERCHARGED
WILWOOD 6 POT BBK
FULL UNDRBODY SEAL
ATOTO HEAD UNIT
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Re: Only 705 RX-8 R3's Left !!
I'm fairly sure filling an RX8 up with petrol for the next 20 years will more than offset any rises in value!kopite72 wrote:On the flip side those of us that do keep our rotaries will be in possession of rare ( getting rarer ) beasts Who knows twenty years from now we could be sitting on little gold mines
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It is astonishing how quickly the numbers plummet to virtual extinction. You think the curve will flatten out but it tends not to until the numbers become very small indeed.
Take the Peugeot 306 GTi-6, which sold in decent numbers and was for a time pretty much the only hot hatch to could buy. The numbers just keep dropping:
https://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/?utf8=✓&q ... mit=Search
But in contrast, the EP3 Civic Type R was clearly so well built there are thousands of them still buzzing around:
https://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicle/h ... c_type_-_r
That is seriously impressive.
Take the Peugeot 306 GTi-6, which sold in decent numbers and was for a time pretty much the only hot hatch to could buy. The numbers just keep dropping:
https://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/?utf8=✓&q ... mit=Search
But in contrast, the EP3 Civic Type R was clearly so well built there are thousands of them still buzzing around:
https://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicle/h ... c_type_-_r
That is seriously impressive.
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Nahhh. You lot are too pessimistic. I'm saving up already!kopite72 wrote:Sadly IMO a new rotary will never happen,at least not the rotary we know and love.Theres talk of an electric/rotary hybrid,thanks but no thanks
I think it's pretty much a done deal.
https://www.technobuffalo.com/2016/08/2 ... otor-show/
It's hard to find "official" sources but I'm crossing my fingers.
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I'm sure this has all been done to death here already but in case anyone's missed it.
http://blog.caranddriver.com/new-spin-m ... -tells-us/
New engine (proper rotary) patented! I'd put money on that going in a new car before 2020. Although, not much money......
http://blog.caranddriver.com/new-spin-m ... -tells-us/
New engine (proper rotary) patented! I'd put money on that going in a new car before 2020. Although, not much money......
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"Specific rotary team working on it" from the mouths of Mazda.
http://www.topgear.com/car-news/concept ... track-2020
Yeahhhhh!
http://www.topgear.com/car-news/concept ... track-2020
Yeahhhhh!
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We've been following the Vision / RX9 story quite closely on the forum (do a search). That story was from last August. Since then things have got a lot more negative. It's now looking unlikely, apparently.Azimuth wrote:Nahhh. You lot are too pessimistic. I'm saving up already!
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Yeah, I assumed you would be. Although that last article is from November and doesn't look too dismal.PeteH wrote:We've been following the Vision / RX9 story quite closely on the forum (do a search). That story was from last August. Since then things have got a lot more negative. It's now looking unlikely, apparently.Azimuth wrote:Nahhh. You lot are too pessimistic. I'm saving up already!
I stand by my original statement.
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Only 629 left now
https://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicle/mazda_rx8_r3
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When it comes to Rx8s maintained. The real cost is going to be rust. Never mind a rebuild at 2.5k. A full shell stripped and all the rust cut out would leave the majority of UK cars, with a go-kart I suspect. ( although not a bad concept when considering the power to weight ratio)
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The rate of decline for the normal 231/192 models is astonishing, 900/5400 and 600/3200 ish gone in a year. Not many of the 192s in particular seem to be being SORNed either - no real growth in the number off the road last year. I seem to see quite a few round this little bit of the South Coast but the vast majority of them look tired and nelected, it's really quite sad.
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I am one of those people (hopefully not the neglected bit) i am planning to do mine up to a nice tidy model now my loan is paid off.
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Used to regularly see 3 of them parked around Bexhill when we were over there, one lovely the other two looking less frequently washed than mine which is saying something. I'll look out for Brilliant Blacks!
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587 now https://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicle/mazda_rx8_r3
Interestingly the number has been gone up since the last quarter
Interestingly the number has been gone up since the last quarter
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RX8 R3 Aurora Blue Mica
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BHR coils+MSD leads, Stage 1 ecu tune, HKS Hybrid oil filter, Idemitsu 10w30, BHR engine mounts, RB oil cooler lines, Essex Rotary undertray, RB Revi Intake+Ram Air, Milltek/Pettit cat+catback, braided brake lines, SuperPro bushes, RB flywheel, Exedy stage 1 clutch, Pettit Ti flywheel nut, powder coated and fully resealed everything underneath
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Will update the List
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We are down to 527 now
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- GreySilver Beast (Wed Jul 10, 2019 10:06 pm)
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Probably Not as rare as the Specials yet, but we appear to be chasing the PZs!
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