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Old 04-09-2009 | 07:48 PM
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rx8 vs. cobalt ss

What is faster a xr8 or a cobalt ss. how much faster would a turbocharged rx8 be?
Old 04-09-2009 | 07:49 PM
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Old 04-09-2009 | 07:50 PM
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A stock cobalt SS would beat a stock rx8 off the line.. but even a greddy turbo in a rx8 would blow the cobalt away.
Old 04-09-2009 | 07:53 PM
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I dont know how dumb you are but if you didnt look up that was my first post, so i dont know anyhting about this website. im trying to decide which car to buy, thanks for your crappy imput
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Old 04-09-2009 | 07:58 PM
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if you want to know which is "faster" bhp vs. curb weight and bhp vs. curb weight. end of discussion. no need for insults aimed at respected forum members. do your own ****** homework
Old 04-09-2009 | 07:59 PM
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If fastest is your sole criterion, the '8 is not for you......
Old 04-09-2009 | 08:06 PM
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wow, such hostility....

also, insulting a 3k poster who was just being snarky isn't going to get you much positive flow on your thread.

As far as the cars go, which one is faster is kind of a broad question. Faster off the line? Faster for auto-x? Faster at dropping panties?

SS is heavy front drive turbo power with an econo box interior, semi-bland styling, and gobs of torque steer. Enough power to smoke up your fronts at a red light if you are all about that kind of thing, but has very little fun to offer in the corners. Understeers terribly.

An RX is light, nimble, well balanced, rear drive power with a unique style and slick interior. Enough power to get you illegal very quickly, but not a musclecar. RX's are all about the twisties and flat out speed on the open road, not stop light racing.

Drive them both and buy what you like best. If you really like one of them you are probably not going to like the other at all.
Old 04-09-2009 | 08:21 PM
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um, the SS is actually lighter AND more powerful than the 8, the only thing going against it is it's driving the wrong wheels, and the chevy/GM stigma, if there's such a thing...
Old 04-09-2009 | 08:30 PM
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Go buy the Cobalt.
Old 04-09-2009 | 08:39 PM
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fail wheel drive

buy the Cobalt
Old 04-09-2009 | 08:43 PM
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cobalt is actually pretty good around the turns.
Old 04-09-2009 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ZoomZoomH
um, the SS is actually lighter AND more powerful than the 8, the only thing going against it is it's driving the wrong wheels, and the chevy/GM stigma, if there's such a thing...
There's such a thing.
Old 04-09-2009 | 09:11 PM
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Buy the cobalt, you will be getting girls in no time.
Old 04-09-2009 | 09:11 PM
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alfy.. you've been slacking lately.. i haven't seen any good pieces of art
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alfy.. you've been slacking lately.. i haven't seen any good pieces of art
i know i suck . btw i just notice under your name, is tha that a game character? i am trying to think of its name. its the pink one from nintendo. i forgot what that ch
Old 04-09-2009 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by fightingirish99
I dont know how dumb you are but if you didnt look up that was my first post, so i dont know anyhting about this website. im trying to decide which car to buy, thanks for your crappy imput

but you have to admit,dils post was pretty funny

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Old 04-09-2009 | 09:24 PM
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i know i suck . btw i just notice under your name, is tha that a game character? i am trying to think of its name. its the pink one from nintendo. i forgot what that ch
Old 04-09-2009 | 09:27 PM
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lol thats it. thanks nvrfalter i was sitting here trying to figure out who it was. it made me stop sketching in my art book for a good 5min.
Old 04-09-2009 | 09:33 PM
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man.. what is the world coming to....


Before when i would refresh and see and ALFY post on a thread such as this, i would get all excited....... now it kinda feels like i am a blind man in a strip club.

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Old 04-09-2009 | 10:20 PM
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^ That pic makes me wish I had a cobalt...
Old 04-09-2009 | 10:24 PM
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my AT gets its *** handed to it by my buddys sscobalt. but Downhill and turns he cant touch me.
Old 04-09-2009 | 10:25 PM
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AHAHAHHA finally alfy comes outta the closet...whats up with that alfy? you havent been really active during the week
Old 04-09-2009 | 10:26 PM
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rev8 that better be on the track...IBTL!
Old 04-09-2009 | 10:34 PM
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I mean in a dream, videogame. can i use the "im still new here card"
Old 04-09-2009 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by dozer
AHAHAHHA finally alfy comes outta the closet...whats up with that alfy? you havent been really active during the week
hiyas doz. but yah been laying low.
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