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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 08:44 PM
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Side vent PUKE

Originally Posted by curly
Wish it was a better color, that would help my good/bad decision
Color is absolutely perfect.
Old Aug 19, 2011 | 12:44 AM
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NC1 has a surprise face. NC2 has a happy face. This one is very angry.




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Color is absolutely perfect.
You would.
Old Sep 26, 2011 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ThatGuy85
Don't think that will ever happen. It's all about the wind tunnel now and what's most efficient. Those barn door headlights are definitely NOT aerodynamic..
The discontinuing of pop-up lights has little to do with aerodynamics. As a matter of fact its the opposite, pop-up lights are more aerodynamic (as long as they are down/closed).

It has everything to do with pedestrian crash safety.
Old Sep 26, 2011 | 11:56 PM
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First thing I thought when I saw it was "hmmm Honda S600 meets 2011". Not fond of the front upper body line, but I'd want to see it in person before passing judgement.
Old Sep 27, 2011 | 06:18 AM
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Braineack
its a shitty rendering from some fanboi. move along.
The only comment needed to be seen in this thread.
Old Nov 2, 2011 | 11:22 AM
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I don't like the headlights, and I want the grille to be more aggressive.
Old Nov 4, 2011 | 11:07 PM
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I kinda liked the rendition of the nd as a newer looking na. I thought that was cool.
Old Dec 26, 2011 | 04:56 PM
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I just hope they stop making the front of every car in production with enough intake/radiator opening to satisfy a small jet trainer. God that is getting lame. It's a 200 or less HP car, at just over a ton. Does it really need the front opening SQFT of a Peterbuilt?

At least the car is not getting heavy like every other thing. What does an Evo weigh in at now? Hell a Genesis is like 3200LBs IIRC.
Old Dec 26, 2011 | 05:15 PM
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So you like the retarded looking bumper on the na's? No thank you very much
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Old Dec 26, 2011 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Sparetire
I just hope they stop making the front of every car in production with enough intake/radiator opening to satisfy a small jet trainer. God that is getting lame. It's a 200 or less HP car, at just over a ton. Does it really need the front opening SQFT of a Peterbuilt?

At least the car is not getting heavy like every other thing. What does an Evo weigh in at now? Hell a Genesis is like 3200LBs IIRC.
considering a MS3 weights in at 3200 lbs, I would say thats a pretty solid number for the gensis. The EVO is quite porky compared to the EVO8s (don't remember, but the first ones out in the US) which weighted in at 3200 lbs themselves.

I don't mind the large front grill area, allows for easy future ducting.
Old Dec 26, 2011 | 10:59 PM
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Miatas weigh about 600lbs too much anyway. Small, light car should be small and light.
Old Dec 30, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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The mention of SKYACTIV and the Miata is enough to make me horny.
Old Jan 11, 2012 | 01:36 PM
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I hope they increase the interior dimensions and soften the suspension for a more sumptuous ride; weight reduction is for race cars not street cars.
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by pusha
what would happen if Mazda went back to the NA but with fixed headlights? surely they have all that tooling around. what would happen to the market if they reintroduced a truly affordable convertible again?
Compare MSRP to inflation and I think you'll fine that in similar currency values, they cost about the same at the dealer.
Old Jan 16, 2012 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by inferno94
I hope they increase the interior dimensions and soften the suspension for a more sumptuous ride; weight reduction is for race cars not street cars.
Maybe you should be looking into a Toyota Solara convertible then...
Old Jan 16, 2012 | 11:06 AM
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^hahahaha, or maybe this baby (one fat ------ baby):
Old Jan 16, 2012 | 11:06 AM
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That thing looks like an SUV convertible or something.
Old Jan 16, 2012 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by sixshooter
Maybe you should be looking into a Toyota Solara convertible then...
I so sirrius
Old Jan 16, 2012 | 10:49 PM
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Better than the NC



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