First Impressions (Long)
#26
Interesting. A few points;
Can you imagine the size of the list of cars and trucks that are lighter than your Evo?
These are manufacturer listed curb weights, most not based in reality.
A fairer comparison that would have REALLY shrunk your list; find me rear wheel drive 4 seaters that are lighter than the 8.
You really are a stats jockey.
Can you imagine the size of the list of cars and trucks that are lighter than your Evo?
These are manufacturer listed curb weights, most not based in reality.
A fairer comparison that would have REALLY shrunk your list; find me rear wheel drive 4 seaters that are lighter than the 8.
You really are a stats jockey.
#27
^^^^Ike, why is your list sooooooo short?
Just for comparison sake here's a few number that I think compare more directly: Nissan 350Z 3339lbs, Infiniti G35 3505lbs, BMW 3 series 3560, Mitsu EVO 3219. All in all the RX8 holds its own when it comes to weight. All the vehicles mentioned are RWD or AWD.
Just for comparison sake here's a few number that I think compare more directly: Nissan 350Z 3339lbs, Infiniti G35 3505lbs, BMW 3 series 3560, Mitsu EVO 3219. All in all the RX8 holds its own when it comes to weight. All the vehicles mentioned are RWD or AWD.
#30
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There are no RWD or AWD 4-seaters sold in the US that are lighter than the RX-8. Believe me, I've checked. In fact, there are no decently affordable RWD or AWD cars with a solid roof that is lighter than the RX-8 sold in the US. Also, I'm aware taking weight off the car is a difficult proposition. I plan to just reduce the unsprung weight by about 40 pounds and call it a day, maybe save another few pounds with a seat or catback. However, I don't have and can't justify throwing money at the car just to make it that much lighter.
By the way Ike, isn't this method sort of inflating the list?
2005 Toyota Prius 4-Door Liftback 2890
2006 Toyota Prius 4-Door Liftback 2890
By the way Ike, isn't this method sort of inflating the list?
2005 Toyota Prius 4-Door Liftback 2890
2006 Toyota Prius 4-Door Liftback 2890
#32
The car is plenty light enough in the twisties. Downshifting the car on a sweeper of an expressway onramp will not leave you begging for less weight as you try to wipe the silly *** grin off your face. It could use a stiffer suspension though.
The illusion of too much weight only hits you when you're stoplight dragracing. The car doesn't need less weight, it needs ... more torque! Sorry, someone had to say it!
The only RWD 4-seater sports car I can think of that comes close to the weight of an RX-8 is a 911. Even with backseat accomodations bordering on usless compared to an RX-8, two less doors, and no driveshaft, the 911 still weighs more. Granted, it also produces about 100 more horsepower, but if you figure you could get three RX-8s for the price of a 911, that's roughly 705 HP vs 325 (fuzzy and illogical math, I know).
P.S. - Wider is not better. Please don't call the Pontiac Grand Am a "sports car".
The illusion of too much weight only hits you when you're stoplight dragracing. The car doesn't need less weight, it needs ... more torque! Sorry, someone had to say it!
The only RWD 4-seater sports car I can think of that comes close to the weight of an RX-8 is a 911. Even with backseat accomodations bordering on usless compared to an RX-8, two less doors, and no driveshaft, the 911 still weighs more. Granted, it also produces about 100 more horsepower, but if you figure you could get three RX-8s for the price of a 911, that's roughly 705 HP vs 325 (fuzzy and illogical math, I know).
P.S. - Wider is not better. Please don't call the Pontiac Grand Am a "sports car".
#33
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Originally Posted by JinbaIttai
The car is plenty light enough in the twisties. Downshifting the car on a sweeper of an expressway onramp will not leave you begging for less weight as you try to wipe the silly *** grin off your face. It could use a stiffer suspension though.
The illusion of too much weight only hits you when you're stoplight dragracing. The car doesn't need less weight, it needs ... more torque! Sorry, someone had to say it!
The only RWD 4-seater sports car I can think of that comes close to the weight of an RX-8 is a 911. Even with backseat accomodations bordering on usless compared to an RX-8, two less doors, and no driveshaft, the 911 still weighs more. Granted, it also produces about 100 more horsepower, but if you figure you could get three RX-8s for the price of a 911, that's roughly 705 HP vs 325 (fuzzy and illogical math, I know).
P.S. - Wider is not better. Please don't call the Pontiac Grand Am a "sports car".
The illusion of too much weight only hits you when you're stoplight dragracing. The car doesn't need less weight, it needs ... more torque! Sorry, someone had to say it!
The only RWD 4-seater sports car I can think of that comes close to the weight of an RX-8 is a 911. Even with backseat accomodations bordering on usless compared to an RX-8, two less doors, and no driveshaft, the 911 still weighs more. Granted, it also produces about 100 more horsepower, but if you figure you could get three RX-8s for the price of a 911, that's roughly 705 HP vs 325 (fuzzy and illogical math, I know).
P.S. - Wider is not better. Please don't call the Pontiac Grand Am a "sports car".
#35
Look, someone made the statement that the RX-8 was the lightest 4 seater, which isn't true by any stretch of the imagination. I copied and pasted that list to show those that asked which cars are lighter, nothing more nothing less. I find the list rather interesting, I wish I could find one that went back 10 or so years.
#36
Originally Posted by 9291150
Interesting. A few points;
Can you imagine the size of the list of cars and trucks that are lighter than your Evo?
These are manufacturer listed curb weights, most not based in reality.
A fairer comparison that would have REALLY shrunk your list; find me rear wheel drive 4 seaters that are lighter than the 8.
You really are a stats jockey.
Can you imagine the size of the list of cars and trucks that are lighter than your Evo?
These are manufacturer listed curb weights, most not based in reality.
A fairer comparison that would have REALLY shrunk your list; find me rear wheel drive 4 seaters that are lighter than the 8.
You really are a stats jockey.
Yes, it would be a bigger list of cars that were lighter than my Evo, thank you for pointing that out Einstein. You want your "fair comparison" then go make it, why don't you just reduce the criteria to cars with rotary engines. I think you could probably swing that list, or you could lick my sweaty *****. Your call!
Last edited by Ike; 06-06-2006 at 01:29 AM. Reason: He can lick my sweaty balls, not like them...
#37
Sweet man you used to have a GC chassis subby? I really wanted to get one and do an ej255 swap or something but in reality.. it's nice to get a car thats already put together . The 8 only weighs like 200 lbs more than your last car though right (or did i f' the numbers in my head up again)? Anyways.. You can drop like 30 pounds off a spot in front and far above the front axle by getting a new battery. Also you can definatly free up some rotational inertia by getting some light 17's on it and maybe a new flywheel. Other than that I'd have to say it would be difficult to REALLY put the 8 on a diet. I mean it comes with friggen goop for a flat, lol.
#38
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The GC8 was okay, but very far from the SE3P in terms of driving enjoyment. The engine was certainly nothing to write home about, for me it just redlined way too low, and though the handling was quite predictable, the brakes were horrible and the shifter quite diabolical.
#39
Originally Posted by yiksing
If the 8 was around 1250-1300 kg, that I would call it light in comparison with other sportscar and the lack of torque wouldn't be that much of an issue anymore.
#40
Originally Posted by Ike
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2005 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 3041
2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 3041
2005 Nissan Altima 2.5 3001
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2006 Volkswagen Golf GLS 1.9 TDI 2972
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2005 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan GLS 2.0L PZEV 2934
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2006 Volkswagen Golf GLS 2.0 2897
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2005 Toyota Prius 4-Door Liftback 2890
2006 Toyota Prius 4-Door Liftback 2890
2006 Honda Civic Hybrid CVT AT-PZEV 2869
2006 Honda Civic Hybrid CVT AT-PZEV w/ Navigation System 2869
2005 Suzuki Aerio Sedan LX AWD 2859
2006 Suzuki Aerio Sedan Base AWD 2859
2006 Suzuki Aerio Sedan Premium AWD 2859
2005 Volkswagen Golf GL 2.0 Sedan 2857
2006 Volkswagen Golf GL 2.0 Sedan 2857
2005 Kia Spectra5 Base 2844
2006 Kia Spectra5 Base 2844
2005 Kia Spectra EX 2826
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2005 Mazda MAZDA3 SP23 5-Door 2826
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2006 Honda Civic Sedan EX 5-Spd AT 2804
2006 Honda Civic Sedan EX 5-Spd AT w/ Navigation System 2804
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2006 Hyundai Elantra GLS 5-Door 2784
2006 Hyundai Elantra GT 5-Door 2784
2005 Saturn ION 3 Sedan 2772
2006 Saturn ION 3 Sedan Manual 2772
2005 Mazda MAZDA3 SP23 4-Door 2762
2005 Mazda MAZDA3 s 4-Door 2762
2006 Mazda MAZDA3 s 4-Door 2762
2006 Mazda MAZDA3 s Grand Touring 4-Door 2762
2006 Mazda MAZDA3 s Touring 4-Door 2762
2005 Nissan Sentra SE-R 2761
2006 Nissan Sentra SE-R 2761
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 2745
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer OZ-Rally 2745
2006 Honda Civic Sedan EX 5-Spd MT 2740
2006 Honda Civic Sedan EX 5-Spd MT w/ Navigation System 2740
2005 Suzuki Reno LX 2739
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2006 Suzuki Reno Base 2739
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2005 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 2710
2006 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 2710
2005 Suzuki Forenza LX 2701
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 2701
2005 Kia Spectra LX 2701
2006 Kia Spectra EX 2701
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2006 Suzuki Forenza Base 2701
2006 Suzuki Forenza Premium 2701
2005 Mazda MAZDA3 i 4-Door 2696
2006 Mazda MAZDA3 i 4-Door 2696
2006 Mazda MAZDA3 i Touring 4-Door 2696
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sedan 2676
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Sedan 2676
2005 Toyota Corolla XRS 2670
2006 Toyota Corolla XRS 2670
2005 Honda Civic Sedan EX 4-Spd AT 2668
2005 Honda Civic Sedan EX 4-Spd AT w/ Front Side Airbags 2668
2005 Honda Civic Sedan EX SE 4-Spd AT 2668
2005 Suzuki Aerio Sedan LX 2661
2005 Suzuki Aerio Sedan S 2661
2006 Suzuki Aerio Sedan Base 2661
2006 Suzuki Aerio Sedan Premium 2661
2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4-Door 2635
2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS 5-Door 2635
2005 Hyundai Elantra GT 4-Door 2635
2005 Hyundai Elantra GT 5-Door 2635
2005 Honda Civic Sedan EX 5-Spd MT 2612
2005 Honda Civic Sedan EX 5-Spd MT w/ Front Side Airbags 2612
2005 Honda Civic Sedan EX SE 5-Spd MT 2612
2005 Honda Civic Sedan LX 4-Spd AT 2606
2005 Honda Civic Sedan LX 4-Spd AT w/ Front Side Airbags 2606
2005 Honda Civic Sedan LX SE 4-Spd AT 2606
2005 Honda Civic Sedan LX 5-Spd MT 2560
2005 Honda Civic Sedan LX 5-Spd MT w/ Front Side Airbags 2560
2005 Honda Civic Sedan LX SE 5-Spd MT 2560
2005 Toyota Corolla LE 2550
2005 Toyota Corolla S 2550
2006 Toyota Corolla LE 2550
2006 Toyota Corolla S 2550
2005 Honda Civic Sedan VP 4-Spd AT 2544
2005 Honda Civic Sedan VP 4-Spd AT w/ Front Side Airbags 2544
2005 Toyota Corolla CE 2530
2006 Toyota Corolla CE 2530
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 2513
2006 Nissan Sentra 1.8 2513
2005 Honda Civic Sedan DX 5-Spd MT 2449
2005 Honda Civic Sedan DX 5-Spd MT w/ Front Side Airbags 2449
2005 Chevrolet Aveo LT Sedan 2376
2006 Chevrolet Aveo LT Sedan 2376
2005 Chevrolet Aveo LS Sedan 2365
2005 Chevrolet Aveo Special Value Sedan 2365
2006 Chevrolet Aveo LS Sedan 2365
2006 Chevrolet Aveo Special Value Sedan 2365
2006 Kia Rio Base 2365
2006 Kia Rio LX Sedan 2365
2005 Scion xA 5-Door Hatch Back 2340
2006 Scion xA 5-Door Hatch Back 2340
2007 Toyota Yaris S 2293
2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan 2293
2006 Honda Accord Coupe EX 5-Spd MT 3097
2006 Honda Accord Coupe EX 5-Spd MT w/ Leather and XM Radio 3097
2006 Honda Accord Coupe EX 5-Spd MT w/ Leather/ Nav/ XM Radio 3097
2005 Pontiac Grand Am GT Coupe 3091
2005 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 Coupe 3091
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Base 3075
2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe 3075
2005 Honda Accord Coupe LX 5-Spd AT 3060
2005 Honda Accord Coupe LX SE 5-Spd AT 3060
2005 Honda Accord Coupe EX 5-Spd MT 3047
2005 Honda Accord Coupe EX 5-Spd MT w/ Leather and XM Radio 3047
2005 Honda Accord Coupe EX 5-Spd MT w/ Leather/ Nav/ XM Radio 3047
2005 Honda Accord Coupe LX 5-Spd MT 2994
2005 Honda Accord Coupe LX SE 5-Spd MT 2994
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Coupe 2991
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Coupe 2991
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged Coupe 2991
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Coupe 2991
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LT Coupe 2991
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged Coupe 2991
2005 Audi TT 180 Coupe FrontTrak 2987
2006 Audi TT 180 Coupe FrontTrak 2987
2005 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T 2934
2006 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T 2934
2005 Saturn ION Red Line Quad Coupe 2933
2006 Saturn ION Red Line Quad Coupe 2933
2005 Scion tC Sport Coupe 2905
2006 Scion tC Sport Coupe 2905
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L 2884
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L PZEV 2884
2006 Honda Civic Si 6-Spd MT 2877
2006 Honda Civic Si 6-Spd MT w/ Nav 2877
2006 Honda Civic Si 6-Spd MT w/ Nav and Performance Tires 2877
2006 Honda Civic Si 6-Spd MT w/ Performance Tires 2877
2005 Acura RSX 5-Spd AT 2809
2005 Acura RSX 5-Spd AT w/ Leather 2809
2006 Acura RSX 5-Spd AT 2809
2006 Acura RSX 5-Spd AT w/ Leather 2809
2005 Saturn ION 2 Quad Coupe 2784
2006 Saturn ION 2 Quad Coupe Manual 2784
2005 Pontiac Sunfire Coupe 2771
2005 Pontiac Sunfire Coupe w/1SV 2771
2006 Honda Civic Coupe EX 5-Spd AT 2767
2006 Honda Civic Coupe EX 5-Spd AT w/ Navigation System 2767
2005 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2.0L 2743
2005 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2.0L 2743
2005 Acura RSX 5-Spd MT 2734
2005 Acura RSX 5-Spd MT w/ Leather 2734
2006 Acura RSX 5-Spd MT 2734
2006 Acura RSX 5-Spd MT w/ Leather 2734
2006 Honda Civic Coupe EX 5-Spd MT 2701
2006 Honda Civic Coupe EX 5-Spd MT w/ Navigation System 2701
2005 MINI Cooper S 2679
2006 MINI Cooper S 2679
2005 Honda Civic Coupe EX 4-Spd AT 2657
2005 Honda Civic Coupe EX 4-Spd AT w/ Front Side Airbags 2657
2005 Honda Civic Coupe EX SE 4-Spd AT 2657
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Coupe 2617
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Coupe w/1SV 2617
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Coupe 2617
2005 Honda Civic Coupe EX 5-Spd MT 2597
2005 Honda Civic Coupe EX 5-Spd MT w/ Front Side Airbags 2597
2005 Honda Civic Coupe EX SE 5-Spd MT 2597
2005 Honda Civic Coupe LX 4-Spd AT 2588
2005 Honda Civic Coupe LX 4-Spd AT w/ Front Side Airbags 2588
2005 Honda Civic Coupe LX SE 4-Spd AT 2588
2005 Honda Civic Coupe LX 5-Spd MT 2538
2005 Honda Civic Coupe LX 5-Spd MT w/ Front Side Airbags 2538
2005 Honda Civic Coupe LX SE 5-Spd MT 2538
2005 MINI Cooper Base 2524
2006 MINI Cooper Base 2524
2005 Honda Civic Coupe HX CVT 2522
2005 Honda Civic Coupe HX CVT w/ Front Side Airbags 2522
2005 Honda Civic Coupe VP 4-Spd AT 2513
2005 Honda Civic Coupe VP 4-Spd AT w/ Front Side Airbags 2513
2005 Honda Civic Coupe VP 5-Spd MT 2456
2005 Honda Civic Coupe VP 5-Spd MT w/ Front Side Airbags 2456
2005 Honda Civic Coupe HX 5-Spd MT 2441
2005 Honda Civic Coupe HX 5-Spd MT w/ Front Side Airbags 2441
2005 Hyundai Accent GLS 3-Door 2280
2005 Hyundai Accent GT 3-Door 2280
2005 Honda Insight CVT w/ AC 1975
2006 Honda Insight CVT w/ AC 1975
2005 Honda Insight 5-Spd MT w/ AC 1881
2006 Honda Insight 5-Spd MT w/ AC 1881
2005 Honda Insight 5-Spd MT 1850
2006 Honda Insight 5-Spd MT 1850
2005 Pontiac Grand Am GT Coupe 3091
2005 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 Coupe 3091
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged Coupe 2991
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged Coupe 2991
2005 Audi TT 180 Coupe FrontTrak 2987
2006 Audi TT 180 Coupe FrontTrak 2987
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GT 2969
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GT LTD 2969
2005 Porsche Boxster S 2965
2006 Porsche Boxster S 2965
2005 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T 2934
2006 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T 2934
2005 Saturn ION Red Line Quad Coupe 2933
2006 Saturn ION Red Line Quad Coupe 2933
2005 Scion tC Sport Coupe 2905
2006 Scion tC Sport Coupe 2905
2006 Honda Civic Si 6-Spd MT 2877
2006 Honda Civic Si 6-Spd MT w/ Nav 2877
2006 Honda Civic Si 6-Spd MT w/ Nav and Performance Tires 2877
2006 Honda Civic Si 6-Spd MT w/ Performance Tires 2877
2005 MINI Cooper S Convertible 2844
2006 MINI Cooper S Convertible 2844
2005 Acura RSX 5-Spd AT 2809
2005 Acura RSX 5-Spd AT w/ Leather 2809
2006 Acura RSX 5-Spd AT 2809
2006 Acura RSX 5-Spd AT w/ Leather 2809
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2005 Acura RSX 5-Spd MT w/ Leather 2734
2006 Acura RSX 5-Spd MT 2734
2006 Acura RSX 5-Spd MT w/ Leather 2734
2005 MINI Cooper S 2679
2006 MINI Cooper S 2679
2006 Mazda MX-5 Grand Touring 2498
2006 Mazda MX-5 Sport 2498
2006 Mazda MX-5 Base 2474
2006 Mazda MX-5 Touring 2474
2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata Cloth 2447
2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2447
#42
Originally Posted by Ike
you could lick my sweaty *****. Your call!
Otherwise, being called a moron from a guy who runs up thousands of posts on a site of a car he constantly criticizes is oddly amusing. Kinda like your sweaty ***** problem.
Boxers maybe?
#43
Originally Posted by 9291150
You'd like that wouldn't you? Probably would be the most action you got in years.
Otherwise, being called a moron from a guy who runs up thousands of posts on a site of a car he constantly criticizes is oddly amusing. Kinda like your sweaty ***** problem.
Boxers maybe?
Otherwise, being called a moron from a guy who runs up thousands of posts on a site of a car he constantly criticizes is oddly amusing. Kinda like your sweaty ***** problem.
Boxers maybe?
#46
Originally Posted by missinmahseven
Just parked mine after getting lunch.
They are like jets, and they kinda sound like it, drive like it, and drink gas like it.
As for the c-pillar, look at the Rx-7 (SA/FB, 1st-gen) and it'll all be clear..
Welcome to the rotary madness.. there is no cure. Well, maybe a quad-cam italian-made twelve-banger, but that's a touch extreme, money-wise...
They are like jets, and they kinda sound like it, drive like it, and drink gas like it.
As for the c-pillar, look at the Rx-7 (SA/FB, 1st-gen) and it'll all be clear..
Welcome to the rotary madness.. there is no cure. Well, maybe a quad-cam italian-made twelve-banger, but that's a touch extreme, money-wise...
#47
Originally Posted by 9291150
You'd like that wouldn't you? Probably would be the most action you got in years.
Otherwise, being called a moron from a guy who runs up thousands of posts on a site of a car he constantly criticizes is oddly amusing. Kinda like your sweaty ***** problem.
Boxers maybe?
Otherwise, being called a moron from a guy who runs up thousands of posts on a site of a car he constantly criticizes is oddly amusing. Kinda like your sweaty ***** problem.
Boxers maybe?
#48
I'm into day three of my new RX8 euphoria. And here's a little secret for appreciating ALL that the RX8 has to offer. Drive a Jeep Wrangler with 33" tires for six years before buying your 8. The fuel economy of the 8 is absolutely wonderful by comparison!
#49
Originally Posted by davedb62
I'm into day three of my new RX8 euphoria. And here's a little secret for appreciating ALL that the RX8 has to offer. Drive a Jeep Wrangler with 33" tires for six years before buying your 8. The fuel economy of the 8 is absolutely wonderful by comparison!
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