Bye Bye RX8
09-07-2006, 04:58 PM
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In between cars, RX8-less
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Originally Posted by vOc
Traded my rx-8 in today for a diet pepsi, bye.
09-07-2006, 06:08 PM
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After this pathetic display, you lot are banned from calling me a post *****. 
And Taka, I think your 3,000+ breathing space isn't gonna be challenged anytime soon.
09-08-2006, 05:44 AM
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Buzz Buzz Buzz
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Originally Posted by Gibbo
Seeing this is a simple whoring thread now... I shall raise another comparison:
Bye Bye Nuclear Fusion Hello Coal
Bye Bye Nuclear Fusion Hello Coal
09-08-2006, 06:34 PM
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Respect my authoriti!
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Ok then I have to have another shame faced attempt at getting more posts...what's the reason though?? Is it status? LOL
Anyone got a good recipe to swap??
BTW I tracked the 8 against a 350z....left if for dead and after 3 laps the zed was spitting out oil like a chimney....
He came in with no brakes and no oil and I came in with a big grin and a I told you so!!! 
Now I am off to collect my wedding present from the WD.....have a look at this..
http://www.motorbase.com/profiles/ve...69;p=656333555
DAts what I got!
She's red and called Ruby already!
Anyone got a good recipe to swap??
BTW I tracked the 8 against a 350z....left if for dead and after 3 laps the zed was spitting out oil like a chimney....
He came in with no brakes and no oil and I came in with a big grin and a I told you so!!! Now I am off to collect my wedding present from the WD.....have a look at this..
http://www.motorbase.com/profiles/ve...69;p=656333555
DAts what I got!
She's red and called Ruby already!
09-08-2006, 11:35 PM
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Great gift idea Julia.
They look great in red too.
As for the 350Z - hey, if I can beat one round a track
I'm sure you absolutely caned it. 
And we're even on topic in the ***** thread.
They look great in red too.
As for the 350Z - hey, if I can beat one round a track
I'm sure you absolutely caned it. And we're even on topic in the ***** thread.
09-09-2006, 12:25 AM
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Hmmmmmm.........
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I reckon that if you wasted a 350z then the person driving didnt have a clue. I rode shotgun in one last time we were at winton and it ran a 1:44 with me in it and a best on the day of ... 1:40.08 and the best time in an 8 was Taka with a 1:43. There is no reason a 350z shouldnt be able to keep up with an 8.
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09-09-2006, 01:30 AM
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auzoom ... in topgear, stig got exactly the same time in the M3, RX8 and 350Z ... yet all three handle differently. Like, the RX8 looked pretty sloppy really ... whereas earlier the BMW looked quite controlled.
I'd say if Taka pulled 1.43, it would most likely be because of different drivers and the level of familiarity with the car and track more than anything (that said, were both cars stock? you can't really compare modded cars) ... either that or maybe the 350Z is jst better suited to winton?
I'd say if Taka pulled 1.43, it would most likely be because of different drivers and the level of familiarity with the car and track more than anything (that said, were both cars stock? you can't really compare modded cars) ... either that or maybe the 350Z is jst better suited to winton?
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09-09-2006, 01:58 AM
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Hmmmmmm.........
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Originally Posted by timbo
Well, this thread is all about a clueless 350z driver
Originally Posted by Cromax
auzoom ... in topgear, stig got exactly the same time in the M3, RX8 and 350Z ... yet all three handle differently. Like, the RX8 looked pretty sloppy really ... whereas earlier the BMW looked quite controlled.
I'd say if Taka pulled 1.43, it would most likely be because of different drivers and the level of familiarity with the car and track more than anything (that said, were both cars stock? you can't really compare modded cars) ... either that or maybe the 350Z is jst better suited to winton?
I'd say if Taka pulled 1.43, it would most likely be because of different drivers and the level of familiarity with the car and track more than anything (that said, were both cars stock? you can't really compare modded cars) ... either that or maybe the 350Z is jst better suited to winton?
09-09-2006, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by auzoom
Both were pretty much equally modded, coilovers, R-Compound tyres, Big Brake kits. The 350z had an ECU upgrade from memory. As you said, in top gear both cars were pretty much even. I would say thats a pretty accurate assesment. I wasn't trying to say that the 350z was better than the 8, just that people should be aware that the 350z is every bit as fun as the 8. But as you said, just in different ways.
You're also correct to say that the lump of blood 'n bone behind the wheel usually has more to do with lap times than the car, especially on a tight track.
However, I thought mine was a fair comparison. Both cars were pretty stock, both drivers were in their 30's (so had some decent driving experience) but it was our first track day. Mebbe it just says that the 8 is easier for a track beginner to get quick in when compared to the Z??
(...and I'm STILL on topic in the whoring thread
...call me a post ***** will they, mutter, mutter, mutter).
