Hi all,

Looking at the spec of new (kah motor)civic R the pick up is the same, in fact 0.01sec faster than 8.
However looking at the spec in terms of Bhp and torque, 8 is like 30bhp more and 18nm more torque at earlier rpm. weight also about the same. Which means the JDM 220bhp might be faster than 8????

Anyone here has got any reading for 6mt, other than wat mazda motor has stated down at 7.1sec 0-100km/h.

Thanks for any precious info.

cheers

sy02

 

does it matter?
you dun own a rx8... you dun own a civic R...

why start comparing when you dun have one. IMHO

 

I don't understand why people choose a car based on 0-100km....... Not deciding based on handling......

 

Yup..... Handling is a major factor when i choose cars...... BHP is only half the battle.....

 

SY02, u choosin car based on wrong criteria. You should choose the cibic if u are an ah beng and the rx8 only if you gt a mohawk hairstyle(lao beng). wahahahaha

 

i agree with CoupeM! especially if you buy a winning blue, mohawk style plus dye brown is definitely mandatory.....

 

u guys are so cruel! poking fun at our own members here!

nothin wrong being a lao beng wat. lao bengs get to go dragonfly

and sit in vip area, uncles like me have to queue up and sit near toilet leh.

u noe mohawk hairstyle not easy to style. it is a work of art and takes effort to
style.

Imagine what would happen to the GOOD LOOK hair gel co.
if lao beng gives up mohawk image and become lao ti koh?

 

which part of wat i have written makes you think i do not own a rx8?

anyway you can zip up if you don want to answer my questions.

 

haha, i didn't know i need to be lao beng before i can buy a rx8. any recommendation for hair salon so that i can blend into my car Rx8.

 

To all,

i think i better get my own 0-100 time if not lose to a ah beng civic (or cibic being call by others) on the road is a embarassment to me.

Thank you for taking so much time to reply my posting and no reply is further needed.

 

oh cool... you are driving an 8, then love ur 8. peace*
reason: if u keep comparing.. u never be happy with ur 8...

 

I think nothing wrong with comparing. We all buy the car for different reasons but we have a right to know hows is its performance compared to other makes..I love to compare and yes im not happy with my 8 but thats my problem.

 

Not sure about the kah motor type r but the jdm one brought in by the PIs should be faster than our 8 considering it has the same engine as the integra type r K20a. The integra rips a stock 8 apart clearly because it is much lighter.

The best timing achieved here is 6.7s ironically by Stephy88 a keen hater of comparisons. Lousier drivers like me will probably struggle to touch 8s. Weight also plays a part, im quite fat.

So u got 3 choices if you are concerened abt 0-100

live with the car, turbo/supercharge or sell it

Im quite different from most rx8 owners who gets defensive once u start talking about 0-100. Get another car they will say and whatever. Im very accepting of the low performance figures..just myself to blame cause the looks of the car seduced me so badly i ignored all the shortcomings.

But all is not lost, this car attracts so much stares especially from other people's girlfriends. Its attract chicks. Period

Oh yes, before i get flamed by fact obsessed members demading scientific data, i must say this is my opinion and i do not claim to be 100% factual. Cheers bro

 

Agree with the chicks-magnetic powers of this car bro!
But a rather expensive way to get into their underwear

 

quote by Style: Stephy88 a keen hater of comparisons
reply: No la, you see me good i see you good.. no end la...
i am a simple jack... as happy as Stephy can be.

this chicks-magnet thingie? Myth, Legend or Fairy Tale i dunno
i call it head turner... it oso attract guys lo.. ke ke ke...
beware neck sprain...

if you think power is pri consideration... then go for explosive power house TC/SC cars... or simply hook up yours with a TC/SC... hurry!!!

life is short, play hard!

if not now, when...?

 

style:

Thks for the info, anyway to me everycar has it's beauty, some of the beauty of some cars are damage by the way the driver carry it or themselves, that's to me how some cars was classified as ah beng car.

cheers

 

*peace

enjoy a safe ride.

 

Power to weight ratio is not a good indication of how good a car will perform. Type of transmission, FR or RR or AWD, tyres, etc. all play a part.

There are faster NA 8s around. Anyway what good is speed if you have to brake so hard into a corner? The 8 is a good car, don't sell yourself short.

 

I'd still compare an rx-7 to an rx-8... lol

especially the limited Spirit R type -A just gets me wet ...hahhaa

 

simple jack.... i am average joe le....

so play hard yeah?

btw i'll be in singapore end of the month hope to see u guys there

 

[QUOTE=Style;1874976]Not sure about the kah motor type r but the jdm one brought in by the PIs should be faster than our 8 considering it has the same engine as the integra type r K20a. The integra rips a stock 8 apart clearly because it is much lighter.

Both the JDM and the Kah motor Typr R have good reviews...but 1 thing for sure...the JDM Type r is very responsive...and gives good power...

 

Dont be modest lah bro lol. Heard you hit a 6.1 / 6.2 when your car was bone stock but just freshly run in right?

I would assume that the 8 would handle better than the Bengmobil Type R but that remains to be seen. Know anyone buying a bengmobil anytime soon? :D

 

between the jdm and agent cars, i would pick the jdm....

more power
cheaper price
4 doors
brembo front brakes
availability of mugen parts

 

That depends.

Some PI's authorised workshops are tied in with garages like Comfort Delgro. Would you want them to even come close to your car?

 

There are those PIs that have their own workshops...

E.g.: G***** R, MB M****, H** Y*** etc...etc...