Buying this week, dynamic stability control or not
05-08-2006 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by kaoman
I see a lot of DSC praise on these forums, so I thought I'd voice a contrasting opinion.
I have a base 6mt in central Jersey, and it's fine in the winter w/ proper snow tires. The car doesn't have enough torque to engage DSC unless you do something wrong. Keep the car in one higher gear than usual and you'll be ok.
I'm 18 years old. The RX8 is my second car; my previous car, an Acura TL, didnt have traction control either. it was FF though.. (and scarier in the snow with just all seasons.) I suppose if you've never driven without TC, then DSC is something youll want.
As for the price concern, I got my leftover 05 w/ 8 miles on the odo for 22k back in November (and it was on the lot). Couldn't have done that with anything greater than base. My money is precious
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I have a base 6mt in central Jersey, and it's fine in the winter w/ proper snow tires. The car doesn't have enough torque to engage DSC unless you do something wrong. Keep the car in one higher gear than usual and you'll be ok.
I'm 18 years old. The RX8 is my second car; my previous car, an Acura TL, didnt have traction control either. it was FF though.. (and scarier in the snow with just all seasons.) I suppose if you've never driven without TC, then DSC is something youll want.
As for the price concern, I got my leftover 05 w/ 8 miles on the odo for 22k back in November (and it was on the lot). Couldn't have done that with anything greater than base. My money is precious
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05-08-2006 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Razpewton
I have found from EXPERIENCE the DSC/TCS more than pay for themselves when you hit the UNEXPECTED puddle of water or relatively deep standing of water during rain. You can actually feel the power being redistributed, keeping your vehicles forward attitude stable. I'm WELL over twice your age and have driven in snow, mud, rain, ice and cowshit on numerous occasions without these features. I can handle a car, but the situations where you really need these features are those where a fast reaction time wouldn't make enough difference to keep your *** out of a ditch. I usually drive with mine off, but will leave them on during rain storms, extended driving periods or adverse conditions, such as challlenging the Tail of the Dragon.
05-08-2006 | 03:55 PM
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DSC/TCS can obviously save your *** if something unexpected happens, and getting it as well as fog lights/HIDs for $1k is an excellent deal. So go with the sports package if you can swing it (as I wrote previously here).
On the other hand, the stock headlights are quite good and I've driven through a couple winters in hilly western New England in my base 6-speed without any problems (Not only sans DSC/TCS, but also on all-seasons. I run them 4-5 months/year and the stock summer tires 7-8 months/year). So if you're on a tight budget, you don't *need* the sports package for Winter driving.
Good luck!
On the other hand, the stock headlights are quite good and I've driven through a couple winters in hilly western New England in my base 6-speed without any problems (Not only sans DSC/TCS, but also on all-seasons. I run them 4-5 months/year and the stock summer tires 7-8 months/year). So if you're on a tight budget, you don't *need* the sports package for Winter driving.
Good luck!
05-08-2006 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Deslock
DSC/TCS can obviously save your *** if something unexpected happens, and getting it as well as fog lights/HIDs for $1k is an excellent deal. So go with the sports package if you can swing it (as I wrote previously here).
On the other hand, the stock headlights are quite good and I've driven through a couple winters in hilly western New England in my base 6-speed without any problems (Not only sans DSC/TCS, but also on all-seasons. I run them 4-5 months/year and the stock summer tires 7-8 months/year). So if you're on a tight budget, you don't *need* the sports package for Winter driving.
Good luck!
On the other hand, the stock headlights are quite good and I've driven through a couple winters in hilly western New England in my base 6-speed without any problems (Not only sans DSC/TCS, but also on all-seasons. I run them 4-5 months/year and the stock summer tires 7-8 months/year). So if you're on a tight budget, you don't *need* the sports package for Winter driving.
Good luck!
05-08-2006 | 06:31 PM
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I pick up the black 8 with sport package this Friday, would be sooner but I will be out of town until then. Thanks to all for the advice, I will try post pics when I get it home.
ALP22 - Nice to hear from a neighbor, I am getting mine from Vincent, Holtz was giving me a similar run-around with my trade in. Besides, Vincent was the only dealer that had any in the Rochester area. Vincnet actaully had the only base 6 speed with sport package only within ~200 miles from Rochester. Is there a rochester 8 club? I saw a copper 8 yesterday near eastview mall. That you?
Anyway, thanks for all the advice. Oh, my insurance only went up ~$50/year with the new 8. (traded an 03 cavalier LS) - I know, I know- it was my first new car.
ALP22 - Nice to hear from a neighbor, I am getting mine from Vincent, Holtz was giving me a similar run-around with my trade in. Besides, Vincent was the only dealer that had any in the Rochester area. Vincnet actaully had the only base 6 speed with sport package only within ~200 miles from Rochester. Is there a rochester 8 club? I saw a copper 8 yesterday near eastview mall. That you?
Anyway, thanks for all the advice. Oh, my insurance only went up ~$50/year with the new 8. (traded an 03 cavalier LS) - I know, I know- it was my first new car.
05-09-2006 | 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by ZoomZoomH
which all-seasons do you have? getting by New England winter w/ just all-seasons, that's either really good snow traction for an all-season, or you just don't drive much during winter
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