Vance W Jaqua wrote:

Since you did not get to the LA auto show, here are some shots I took.
The RX8 was pretty crowded, they had one on a platform for view,
and one on the floor that they were letting the rsbble try on for size.
Two shots of the display car, and one to show how crowded it
is unde the hood (bonnet you other "common" laguage guys). as
usual, all that is required is a "no user servicable parts inside" sign,
Not enough room to close on a plastic cofee cup, and so little
to be seen, that it might even be a Briggs and Stratton under there.
I did not try the seats - too crwded, but most people seemed to fit.
Vance

The first two were the same shot. Here is #1 and #3.

Would you like to give us your impressions of your first drive in
a rotary powered car today? :)

Paul Lamar

Sorry Paul, I meant to mention that and got distracted. Paul came by the
composite shop
and let me take him for a ride in his wife's RX7 (I hope she does not read
this and
get on his case). This was indeed my first drive (or even ride) in a rotary
powered
car. With automatic trans there was little or no clue that the power plant
was any
different - smooth and essentially vibration free . Good mid and high range
power,
but modest throttle take off from rest was a definate feel of a hole in the
power
curve. This was at least in part the transmission which seems a bit of a
dud,
compared to the one on my Toyota truck (2.5  liter four).  also missed the
"overdrive" action common with the newer cars - tho the engine was not
complaining, you could sense that it was turning a bit high, and not loafing
like the newer set ups (I seldom see over 2700 even when shutting down
some of those right lane jumpers). Thanks for the chance to try an RX7, it
would be interesting with a good 5 or 6 speed manual.

now let's see if I can get the right picture. Vance

 
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