40th vs 09 r3
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40th vs 09 r3
i have the op right now to get my hands on an r3
hate the seats but other wise whats this thing all about, is it faster, louder, bumpier..ant feedback would be great as i have to get on this opportunity,
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hate the seats but other wise whats this thing all about, is it faster, louder, bumpier..ant feedback would be great as i have to get on this opportunity,
thanks
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i dont know what to say about it really...but if you do go for it and are still not fond of the seats, i want them!!!! I will trade my seats plus cash or buy you other seats, whatever, i just want R3 seats. I love my car, i want it to be hugging me all the time while i drive. lol.
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yes, no sunroof, also no option for nav, no power seats (I think), no heated seats, those kinds of amenities are no longer options. But you do get some engine improvements with any of the '09s. But no more power. Maybe slightly better handling.
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If you have the opportunity DO IT! Everything on that car is hot performance wise, the deal breaker for me is the overdone piano black in the interior, the cheesy sterring wheel, and the front nose.
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I would keep the 40th if it was my choice. In fact, if I had a R3, I'd sell/trade it for a 40th in a second.
Ignoring my obvious bias, how much would it cost you to exchange for the R3? Compare that price to the cost of harder springs with stiffer dampers and the 2009 LSD installed on your current car.
Ignoring my obvious bias, how much would it cost you to exchange for the R3? Compare that price to the cost of harder springs with stiffer dampers and the 2009 LSD installed on your current car.
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the card is actually cheaper for me to get....oddly the only thing i hate about my car are the things they changed on the new car...lights for one..steering wheel...and the stereo/dash is nicer and i love that rpm guage \\\greg i will for sure...i dont want those seats they are like milk crates....lol
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Every test I've seen show NO advantages on the R3; maybe even disadvantages. C&D tested a '08 GT and it got better handling and subjective results than the '09 R3 they recently tested. I suspect those 19' lower profile wheels are the culprit, it's a no-brainer modification...if you want a louder and harsher ride.
Furthermore, the R3's new diff. ratios actually seems to hurt the 8's already dismal trap speed.
Furthermore, the R3's new diff. ratios actually seems to hurt the 8's already dismal trap speed.
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the 19s get the intended result. they look spectacular (imo). They arent put on there for performance, its a looks thing. I suspect they tried to get them as light as possible as to not lose performance, but they certainly arent going to gain you anything accept a harsher ride and a bigger bill of you nick a curb.
but whatever, just get the car so i can get my seats.
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i want those seats too =D but i guess i'll only get them if rotarygreg changes his mind =(
anyone know where you can just buy Recaro bucket seats for cheap?
I sat in them once at the dealer and now i'm in love with them.
anyone know where you can just buy Recaro bucket seats for cheap?
I sat in them once at the dealer and now i'm in love with them.
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Every test I've seen show NO advantages on the R3; maybe even disadvantages. C&D tested a '08 GT and it got better handling and subjective results than the '09 R3 they recently tested. I suspect those 19' lower profile wheels are the culprit, it's a no-brainer modification...if you want a louder and harsher ride.
Furthermore, the R3's new diff. ratios actually seems to hurt the 8's already dismal trap speed.
Furthermore, the R3's new diff. ratios actually seems to hurt the 8's already dismal trap speed.
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that's a hard one!! no sun roof sucks!! but the rest of the R3 kinda makes up for it. However, I KINDA agree with ya on the seats. I like them, they would be sick as hell at the track, but an every day thing...I don't know. I like my current ones and think I will keep it that way
GL on your buy!
GL on your buy!
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I had the same choice last week - I picked the 40th anniversary because of a couple of reasons...
1 - I'm 6'2" - I need my seat to be auto to be comfortable
2 - I luv my sunroof
3 - The suspension was upgraded with Bilstein dampers all round, and foam-filled front crossmembers to give a quieter ride (it actually is a nice ride as I've already hit a couple of pot holes)
4 - Metro Grey gets the ladies excited!
etc...
HTH.
1 - I'm 6'2" - I need my seat to be auto to be comfortable
2 - I luv my sunroof
3 - The suspension was upgraded with Bilstein dampers all round, and foam-filled front crossmembers to give a quieter ride (it actually is a nice ride as I've already hit a couple of pot holes)
4 - Metro Grey gets the ladies excited!
etc...
HTH.
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