Phenomenal breakdown! The way the RX-8 priortized mechanical soul over spreadsheet logic captures something we've totally lost. My uncle owned one and I remember him checking the oil more often than gas, which sounded absurd until you drove it. That 9000rpm redline wasnt just a number it was the entire point of existence. Makes me think we traded characterfor competence somewhere along the way.
Many thanks for your comment. Regarding your final point, I think this applies more broadly, as people have increasingly become unwilling or unable to take risks. The RX-8 is just the tip of the rotor, so to speak.
Phenomenal breakdown! The way the RX-8 priortized mechanical soul over spreadsheet logic captures something we've totally lost. My uncle owned one and I remember him checking the oil more often than gas, which sounded absurd until you drove it. That 9000rpm redline wasnt just a number it was the entire point of existence. Makes me think we traded characterfor competence somewhere along the way.
Many thanks for your comment. Regarding your final point, I think this applies more broadly, as people have increasingly become unwilling or unable to take risks. The RX-8 is just the tip of the rotor, so to speak.