| Thursday July 29, 2010 |
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Mazda has a knack for building unique and unconventional automobiles. The early RX-3s are still a favorite among SCCA production racers, the venerable RX-7 is still a sought after car, (especially the first-generation GSL-SE), and who can forget Mazda's rotary-powered pickup? Later, Mazda almost single-handedly revived the two-seat roadster with the first Miata. The RX-8 is a continuation of that spirit, only now the company packaged its smooth but powerful rotary engine in a more usable car. With the RX-8, Mazda has created a kinder, more generous sports car that seats four and boasts an engine that's both powerful and fuel-efficient -- Felix Wankel would be proud. Mazda has had 40 years of experience producing rotary engines and is the only manufacturer in the world that offers a pure rotational internal combustion engine. The RX-8's engine -- dubbed the Renesis -- is a new type of rotary, similar to the one that was offered in Mazda's RX-7 (last sold here in 1995), but with a few significant improvements. It makes almost as much power as the RX-7's turbocharged engine, but is 30 percent lighter and more compact. A new valve arrangement allows this new-generation engine to produce its ample power while improving mileage and emissions control. The RX-8 is what Mazda calls a "four-passenger sports car." While the 2+2 sports car idea has been around for a while, Mazda has certainly come up with an intriguing if not unique idea for the RX-8's cabin. Technically there are four doors, but the rearmost doors open "suicide" style for easy entry and exit. Mazda calls these doors "Freestyle" doors. The addition of two normal doors would require a B-pillar which would make the car longer and heavier and stray too far from the sports car ideal it was aiming for. Competition in the sports car category is sparse, but the few vehicles that do compete with the RX-8 are formidable foes. Nissan's new 350Z would have to be considered the RX-8's most direct competitor as it offers similar performance for a slightly higher price. With no backseat, the Z is more of a true sports car, but for those who need a little practicality to go along with their sport the RX-8 is hard to beat. For Pricing information, see our Pricing page.
We strive to continually bring you the largest selection of custom wheels and discount tires in the
nation at the lowest prices. Not only do we offer award-winning customer service but we also have a
skilled staff of technicians waiting to serve you with your custom wheel purchase. Our warehouses sell
our rims at savings up to 70% off of list prices and 30% less than our retail outlets. You can rest
assured knowing that all wheel and tire package fitments are verified with our technicians before ever
leaving our warehouse. Unless your car has been modified, all fitments are calculated off of the stock
specifications set forth for your vehicle. We use plus-sizing techniques to match up your new wheels
to stay as close to factory stock heights. In laymen\'s terms, you wheel gets bigger and your tire gets
smaller. If you are hesitant about a wheel and tire package purchase, allow us to mount and balance
the set and deliver it to your door ready to be installed onto your vehicle. We use state-of -the-art
hunter mounting and balancing equipment. When mounting we use chrome valve-stems, stick-on weights,
and road-force balancing equipment. We shrink-wrap and package the aftermarket wheels thoroughly for
shipping. All wheels and tires are insured during transit. If you are ordering wheel spinner adaptors,
they are generally shipped separately from the wheel for safety reasons. While we rely on our repeat
business from satisfied customers, we are always looking for new customers to add to our growing wheel
clientele. Do not settle for one of these fly-by-night companies on the internet that will nott be able
to promise what they deliver or provide service to you after the sale because they are no longer around.
We have been around for years and we plan on being around for many more years to serve our customers.
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