Going uphill/mountains
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Not for me. She loves to carve up the twisties in 2nd gear if they're tight, 3rd if we've got more room for speed
What kind of hill are you talking, what speed, and what gear are you in?
What kind of hill are you talking, what speed, and what gear are you in?
Originally Posted by 8thRider
Do you guys find it difficult for the 8 to climb up hills?
I understand that its a RWD car...but do you guys find it hard?
I understand that its a RWD car...but do you guys find it hard?
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Originally Posted by poolsidenaz
Not for me. She loves to carve up the twisties in 2nd gear if they're tight, 3rd if we've got more room for speed
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ZoomZoomZoom... that is what I enjoy the most about this car. It's awesome. I keep it from 6K to 9K+ and it screams. Pleanty of beeps. The RX8 loves to hit the apex and launch out. LEAVE THE DSC ON! PLEASE!
Here's a video running up the mountain and a short run on the down side till I got scared!
http://www.silvereightstudio.com/movies/RBRusselHwy.wmv
Here's a video running up the mountain and a short run on the down side till I got scared!
http://www.silvereightstudio.com/movies/RBRusselHwy.wmv
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Why would it be difficult to climb mountains in a RWD car? It's the perfect platform for virtually any twisty road.
HP at altitude is precisely the reason I'm about to take the plunge on an 8. My Miata really wheezes at altitude. It can accelerate, but you've got to be up around 6000 rpm or higher.
HP at altitude is precisely the reason I'm about to take the plunge on an 8. My Miata really wheezes at altitude. It can accelerate, but you've got to be up around 6000 rpm or higher.
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Its a RWD car and should be easier to go up hills.
Our cars need to be at the high rpms to make it easier. I'm usually at about 3k going up the hill, so of course it would be slow, and it doesn't seem to want to go faster unless I floor or downshift... im just trying to save a lil gas. LOL
Our cars need to be at the high rpms to make it easier. I'm usually at about 3k going up the hill, so of course it would be slow, and it doesn't seem to want to go faster unless I floor or downshift... im just trying to save a lil gas. LOL
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I am still fishing around, seeing which vehicle i should buy...
and 8 is one of my top choices because of its sexy looks^^
but ...since its a RWD car...im just curious
and 8 is one of my top choices because of its sexy looks^^
but ...since its a RWD car...im just curious
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Be curious... that's great! Test drive all the cars you like then make a decision. No matter what you get, you MUST be sure you are making the right choice. I drove many cars before I settled on the 8. It was hands down the best choice... for me.
Fishing is fine... but no trolling! :D
Fishing is fine... but no trolling! :D
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Originally Posted by SilverEIGHT
ZoomZoomZoom... that is what I enjoy the most about this car. It's awesome. I keep it from 6K to 9K+ and it screams. Pleanty of beeps. The RX8 loves to hit the apex and launch out. LEAVE THE DSC ON! PLEASE!
Here's a video running up the mountain and a short run on the down side till I got scared!
http://www.silvereightstudio.com/movies/RBRusselHwy.wmv
Here's a video running up the mountain and a short run on the down side till I got scared!
http://www.silvereightstudio.com/movies/RBRusselHwy.wmv
great video! love the sound of the engine in it
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RWD car can get squirrelly going uphill in slippery conditions if you don't respect the throttle; is that what you're wondering about? Keep in mind the RX-8 stock tires simply don't work in snow, even in the flats.
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Originally Posted by 8thRider
Do you guys find it difficult for the 8 to climb up hills?
I understand that its a RWD car...but do you guys find it hard?
I understand that its a RWD car...but do you guys find it hard?
never a problem...why would there be a problem? Not sure where you are going with this.
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I don't think I've ever had a problem uphill ... even in slippery icy conditions (with snow tires of course). The only problem I can foresee is driving in 6th gear uphill ... but then you would need lessons in driving at that point.
Silver8, your videos are always entertaining! I like the HOLY CRAP at the end. What gear were you driving in most of the time and roughly how fast ... 2nd I presume judging from all the BEEPS.
Silver8, your videos are always entertaining! I like the HOLY CRAP at the end. What gear were you driving in most of the time and roughly how fast ... 2nd I presume judging from all the BEEPS.
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I don't think I've ever had a problem uphill ... even in slippery icy conditions (with snow tires of course). The only problem I can foresee is driving in 6th gear uphill ... but then you would need lessons in driving at that point.
Silver8, your videos are always entertaining! I like the HOLY CRAP at the end. What gear were you driving in most of the time and roughly how fast ... 2nd I presume judging from all the BEEPS.
Silver8, your videos are always entertaining! I like the HOLY CRAP at the end. What gear were you driving in most of the time and roughly how fast ... 2nd I presume judging from all the BEEPS.
Since "8thRider" qualified his question by adding the word "snow", I guess this will change this whole thread. Now I have to suggest you do a search because this is WELL documented on this site.
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i searched and saw a couple of threads talked about snowing...
but im trying to find something that talks about driving on snow going UPHILL...but i couldnt find any info on that
but im trying to find something that talks about driving on snow going UPHILL...but i couldnt find any info on that
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I was driving through the Colorado Mtns. a few weeks ago and at high altitude, the car really lagged. No matter what the RPM, going up a hill in the high altitude regions is gonna suck.
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Originally Posted by BlueFrenzy
I don't think I've ever had a problem uphill ... even in slippery icy conditions (with snow tires of course).
As mentioned, UPHILL and SNOW is not a problem. Only thing you have to make sure is that you get some good snow tires. You will die if you try to drive with your stocks on snow/ice. Just be sure that you don't try to gun it or turn off DSC or do something stupid in these situations. Look in the tires section or search under "winter tires".
SilverEIGHT, you are a brave man.
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Originally Posted by BlueFrenzy
8thRider, did you see my post right above yours?
As mentioned, UPHILL and SNOW is not a problem. Only thing you have to make sure is that you get some good snow tires. You will die if you try to drive with your stocks on snow/ice. Just be sure that you don't try to gun it or turn off DSC or do something stupid in these situations. Look in the tires section or search under "winter tires".
SilverEIGHT, you are a brave man.
As mentioned, UPHILL and SNOW is not a problem. Only thing you have to make sure is that you get some good snow tires. You will die if you try to drive with your stocks on snow/ice. Just be sure that you don't try to gun it or turn off DSC or do something stupid in these situations. Look in the tires section or search under "winter tires".
SilverEIGHT, you are a brave man.
Exactly- same as any other car.
Just curious- what do you do or where do you live that would have you driving uphill in snow on a regular basis?
As for driving up a mountain WITHOUT snow- this car is made for it. It literally sprints if you don't pay attention. Evil, evil....suddenly you're going 80 up the mountain and it's like "whaaa...??"
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What would YOU know about that?
Originally Posted by Elara
Exactly- same as any other car.
Just curious- what do you do or where do you live that would have you driving uphill in snow on a regular basis?
As for driving up a mountain WITHOUT snow- this car is made for it. It literally sprints if you don't pay attention. Evil, evil....suddenly you're going 80 up the mountain and it's like "whaaa...??"
Just curious- what do you do or where do you live that would have you driving uphill in snow on a regular basis?
As for driving up a mountain WITHOUT snow- this car is made for it. It literally sprints if you don't pay attention. Evil, evil....suddenly you're going 80 up the mountain and it's like "whaaa...??"