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Old 05-11-2008 | 10:43 PM
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that 13.1 was on drag radials too. those are good for a few tenths as well, which explains why most rx8s with a greddy kit get mid 13s. they have street tires.

im sure with a mazsport or mm's upgraded greddy + drag radials you can break into the 12s.
Old 05-13-2008 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by turborx8
You would not say that if you drove a turbo 8.

They feel totally different and so much more fun to drive.
That is absolutely true, even though I never drove a turbo 8. Add power to the RX8, you got a whole new machine.

The times I was able to drive an FD in the late 90s to this day it's still the most fun car I've ever driven. Power is the only thing missing in the RX8, but I understand why many don't and won't. That's a lot of money. I wanna S/C my S2000, because I know it will change the entire personality of the car, but the cost. One day I will though, when it's older and I 100% know I'm never gonna ever part with it.
Old 05-13-2008 | 01:22 PM
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My rx8 will have a 20b one day. Just a personal goal. I already know Im keeping this car forever. I have a very emotional attachment to it for personal reasons. Thats why I dont get too razzled by these threads, I love this car and Itll be as fast as I want it to be ONE DAY......
Old 05-13-2008 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by YaXMaNGTO
Going with Ike here... Can a 55 shot and boltons will get you the 10 mph of trap you'd need to take on some of those cars from a roll?

The Car and Driver article about the ProTech RX8 with a claimed 390 crank hp only trapped 109mph (13.5 second quarter) and did 0-60 in 4.9 seconds. For example, that's the kind of power you'd need to fight off an LS2 GTO that regularly traps 107mph bone stock and does 0-60 in 4.7 to 5.0 seconds.

Plain and simple, a 55 shot of N2O and boltons doesn't equal 390 crank hp. I don't think anybody will argue about that.
I would also argue that launching an rx8 vs. launching a GTO are greatly different experiences as well. My friend with a 2002 6speed camaro SS ran a couple 14's in the 1/4, so I can imagine the rx8 is even harder to adapt too.
Old 05-13-2008 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by dillsrotary
I would also argue that launching an rx8 vs. launching a GTO are greatly different experiences as well. My friend with a 2002 6speed camaro SS ran a couple 14's in the 1/4, so I can imagine the rx8 is even harder to adapt too.
Fortunately...I'll be facing off against the "goat" just for giggles soon...And then again after satan's hairdrier...

So some real-world examples should reinforce my argument...
Old 05-13-2008 | 02:13 PM
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^ I look forward to the results twink
Old 05-13-2008 | 02:32 PM
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^ I look forward to the results twink
I'll probably get spanked regardless...just being realistic...but you better believe I'll be smack talking regardless too...haa
Old 05-13-2008 | 11:37 PM
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I'll probably get spanked regardless...just being realistic...but you better believe I'll be smack talking regardless too...haa
What kind of speed you going from? Dig?
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