Notices
General Automotive Discuss all things automotive here other than the RX-8

RX-8 vs. 500 HP BMW M5 at VIR. Mazda RX-8 wins.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 09-09-2008 | 11:06 PM
  #1  
TeeFar's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 130
Likes: 0
From: Raleigh, NC
RX-8 vs. 500 HP BMW M5 at VIR. Mazda RX-8 wins.

Well kinda...
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...+muffler&vt=lf

pretty funny tho

Last edited by TeeFar; 09-09-2008 at 11:11 PM.
Old 09-09-2008 | 11:11 PM
  #2  
kersh4w's Avatar
Hit & Run Magnet
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 6,690
Likes: 3
From: DC Area
repost.

and it is funny.

no the bmw driver isnt that great and he wasnt really pushing it.
Old 09-09-2008 | 11:11 PM
  #3  
szym0n's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 313
Likes: 0
From: Chicago, IL
lol wouldnt let him go
Old 09-09-2008 | 11:14 PM
  #4  
TeeFar's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 130
Likes: 0
From: Raleigh, NC
Originally Posted by kersh4w
repost.

and it is funny.

no the bmw driver isnt that great and he wasnt really pushing it.
yeah I wondered if it was a Re... searched and never found.
Old 09-10-2008 | 12:10 AM
  #5  
CyberPitz's Avatar
Huge hole is huge
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 3,191
Likes: 1
From: Joplin, MO
I have this as one of my favorites on youtube. LOVE the video.

*EDIT* I thought I posted this thread! :D
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multimedia-photo-gallery-6/rx-8-track-vir-having-some-fun-m5-152066/
Old 09-10-2008 | 01:42 AM
  #6  
8 Maniac's Avatar
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 3,814
Likes: 1
From: Aki City, Japan
Originally Posted by kersh4w
repost.

and it is funny.

no the bmw driver isnt that great and he wasnt really pushing it.
he was pushing it... just not properly lol
Old 09-10-2008 | 02:31 AM
  #7  
superglue's Avatar
n00b post whore
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 535
Likes: 0
From: San Jose, CA
Originally Posted by 8 Maniac
he was pushing it... just not properly lol
Yeah, late breaking and sloppy lines. He also kept it pretty conservative in the turns. You could tell it was too much car for his level. I'm sure he's just happy he kept it shiny side up.
Old 09-10-2008 | 02:48 AM
  #8  
8 Maniac's Avatar
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 3,814
Likes: 1
From: Aki City, Japan
Originally Posted by superglue
Yeah, late breaking and sloppy lines. He also kept it pretty conservative in the turns. You could tell it was too much car for his level. I'm sure he's just happy he kept it shiny side up.
there was at least once he used too much throttle coming out of a turn as well...
Old 09-10-2008 | 10:05 AM
  #9  
alfy28's Avatar
Registered
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 5,027
Likes: 0
From: Austin, Texas
OT- would like to see 350z vs RX8 on Daytona Track (rolex series layout).
btw nice find.

Last edited by alfy28; 09-10-2008 at 10:11 AM.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
BillBertelli
NE For Sale/Wanted
4
03-19-2016 04:01 PM
garethleeds
Europe For Sale/Wanted
6
11-19-2015 07:32 AM
Chapsy
RX-8's For Sale/Wanted
1
09-22-2015 10:57 AM
vapor2
RX-8 Parts For Sale/Wanted
3
09-21-2015 02:36 AM
czr
RX-8 Parts For Sale/Wanted
4
09-13-2015 12:37 PM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: RX-8 vs. 500 HP BMW M5 at VIR. Mazda RX-8 wins.



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:48 AM.