23109VC

the RX8 is not a rocket ship. One test drive and you know that. It is very fun and a great handling car.

There's nothign wrong with ranting about wanting more power. In general, I think that MOST car enthusiats, who are initially ecstatic with their cars, start to hunger for more power.

Go to a Viper or Z06 forum, and you will find guys complaining that they got beat by some guy in a modded 997TT Porsche with big turbos....and now they want to get MORE POWER out of their 505hp monster... power corrupts... there is never enough. I've never had a Z06, but I've had some "fast" cars...and aftera while, even those fast cars started to feel slow. I'd mod them, make them "fast" again..and then somehow, over time, they seemed to get slower again.

the cars don't get slower. people just get used to the power. you want more.

ever wonder why guys with supermodel wives/girlfriends cheat on them? you think "how could that guy cheat on her she's so hot"... but THAT guy has had THAT hottie a million times and he's sick of her, he's used to her, and wants something new. some people take nice things (and nice women) for granted, and hunger for something more.

it's no diferent with cars and horsepower.

go rent a kia sophia at enterprise, and drive it a few days. then get back in your 8. you'll feel like you gained hp.

next time you think you've driven a FAST car - go borrow someone's crotch rocket superbike. drive that around for a few hours. get back into your "fast" car and suddenly it feels like a slouch.

it's all relative.

Spin9k

^ funny funny post there lol and so true!

Just a question...

Any suggestions on wife mods ?

delhi

So true. Had a 330i for a month not long ago. Coming from the rx-8, the bimmer felt like a truck. Directional change, dynamics felt lazier.... even the rev needle was on slow-mo. then jumping back into the 8, and it felt like a sports bike.

lucifuge

I totally agree with the power issues related to cars. Whatever you own, it's human nature to hunger for more. Further, no matter what you upgrade to you always want more.

I'll leave the wives/cheating isse well alone tho.

9krpmrx8

iTrader: (46)

Yeah, my boss has had many cars but even though everyone is a dream car to me (911TT, CL65, NSX, SL55, to name a few) he gets bored of them usually in about a year or less and several times he doesn't even get rid of one to get another.

Deathcraft

Man..I'm tired of hearing people complaining about their 8 but refuse to move on.

If you're that insecure, go buy a Dodge Charger SRT8 and be done with it.

IT's big and manly, has 425Hp and plenty of torque and affordable! And it's very fast in straight line. You can beat a stock 350Z with it anyday!

Just sell your 8 and move on already, whinners!

Rootski

iTrader: (1)

This is a really stupid thread.

9krpmrx8

iTrader: (46)

If you don't like it, don't read it. It's that simple.

Icemark

Actually the RX-8 started out as the Project 007 back in '92 when they saw that the FD was going to be a flop.

There were two different projects at the time with rotary power... the American designed P007 and the Japanese P701 (which became the RX-01 show car).

Both were designed to replace the flop called the P767 or the FD. Both used MSP-RE engines without turbos to limit production cost and increase reliability.

I personally think that if the market didn't collapse back then, then both cars would have made production. But both were shelved when the market plunged into the recession of the early 90's. We would have seen a two door RX-7 and a 4 door RX-8 or a RX-7 coupe and RX-7 sports sedan.

When the projects were re-opened 10 years later, the P007 (which had the rear half doors since day one) got the go ahead to finish... creating the RX-Evolve and eventually the RX-8 from it.

swoope

iTrader: (5)

well i had a short drive in the r3.

it was very quiet inside. very tall.. dampend very nice.

but, OMG THE TRANSMISSION WAS SWEET!!!!!!!

but what do i know..

beers

kersh4w

iTrader: (3)

im pretty sure the turbo option was mentioned. i just didnt want to read 5 pages.

seriously, if its that much of an issue. spend $15k and have mazsport put in a 380whp turbo.

cogsNsprockets

what was so sweet about the transmission?

swoope

iTrader: (5)

would be hard to explain to one that might have 40 or 50 miles on some 04 to 08..

but if you have put 95k miles on a transmission that has been good, then you drive something smoother you will know...

it is an old age experience thing. you would not understand..

hope someday soon your mommy can buy you a car!!!

note i have your pms saved.

beers

quantum

RX-8 + ***** = you are genius. Bravo sir!

Roaddemon

All the cars in your rant are'nt as much fun or as versitle as the rx8 and probably more expensive to buy and own. I like the 8 best for sportscar value. It suits me fine.

ltrx8

Ive been happy with the handling and durability of the RX-8 untill recent recall(s) and engine flash. The flash smoothed out idle and drivability(good) ,but my top speed is limited to 180 klm and loss of power at high rpm's 7500-9000 rpm. I called local dealership with issue and they responded by telling me that the new flash has changed this and that it is what it is (nothing can be done). I called a out of town dealership here in Alberta and they confirmed it. Wow! I cant believe that ! I spent 45 grand on a (sports car) that can be passed by a Hyundai Pony. It wasnt always like this. When I first got it I was able to hit 220-230klm at the track. Now its useless as a track car and has no umph at top rpms.

Anyone have any suggestions or experience with this particular situation?

ltrx8

Sorry started new thread.