is rotary really good?
11-10-2005, 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted by yiksing
Get Best Motoring Enduro Challenge and see how durable the RX-8 is in comparison with STI, EVO, S2K, NSX ...
yeah you wanna talk about how a rx8 lost to a freaking Integra. shall let's dicuss that.
11-10-2005, 02:08 AM
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Sorry forgot to quote: terrypk1 post... :-)
By the way the gear ratio of the RX-8 didn't match the Tsukuba circuit so no point in comparing between the Type R performance there.
By the way the gear ratio of the RX-8 didn't match the Tsukuba circuit so no point in comparing between the Type R performance there.
11-10-2005, 02:41 AM
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Originally Posted by yiksing
Sorry forgot to quote: terrypk1 post... :-)
By the way the gear ratio of the RX-8 didn't match the Tsukuba circuit so no point in comparing between the Type R performance there.
By the way the gear ratio of the RX-8 didn't match the Tsukuba circuit so no point in comparing between the Type R performance there.
how do you know that whether the gear ration fits or not?
i am just curious.
11-10-2005, 03:24 AM
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I don't remember that video, I do remember the Mazdaspeed rx8 always clocked in at the high 1'08 at the time trials and the type r doing somewhere between 1'09 1'10.
Tsuchiya (sp) and gan san both commented how the gear ratios were too long an was not suited for the track. That's just a subjective opinion though, but I got most of the BMI videos and the MS rx8 came on top of the dc5r everytime.
Tsuchiya (sp) and gan san both commented how the gear ratios were too long an was not suited for the track. That's just a subjective opinion though, but I got most of the BMI videos and the MS rx8 came on top of the dc5r everytime.
11-10-2005, 08:42 AM
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terry
so you are not really a troll, thats good! I can admit when I'm wrong.
They way you worded your post was suspicious, esp the 03 part, becuase 03 wasn't a model year. I know it was built in 03 but its on the American time scale, blah blah blah, so its an 04. I'm in the same boat.
so you are not really a troll, thats good! I can admit when I'm wrong.
They way you worded your post was suspicious, esp the 03 part, becuase 03 wasn't a model year. I know it was built in 03 but its on the American time scale, blah blah blah, so its an 04. I'm in the same boat.
11-10-2005, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by terrypk1
i would rather refer my car as 03. it was built in auguest 03. not even close to december. so that is why i always refer to it as 03. other people's opions are not mine. i have my own ideas and i do things my way.
the big problem which i just realized is that i thought that the rx8 sucks because i just compared the numbers. i didn't get a good chance to drive any good car like S2000 and 350Z. the best i ever dirven was a STi. that was a thrill to drive put a big price to pay.
the big problem which i just realized is that i thought that the rx8 sucks because i just compared the numbers. i didn't get a good chance to drive any good car like S2000 and 350Z. the best i ever dirven was a STi. that was a thrill to drive put a big price to pay.
Haven't driven the S2000, but to me I wouldn't compare it with the 8 since its a convertable.
11-10-2005, 09:26 AM
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lol, i just love the fact of telling people that it has zero cylinders
11-10-2005, 09:38 AM
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too sad. unlike you lucky people, there is no track what so ever around Vancouver area. i will have to drive 8 hours to the next provience for a track a day.
and i hate autocross, i got no money for slicks. and the autocrosses here are dominate by stupid 94-97 miatas.
and i hate autocross, i got no money for slicks. and the autocrosses here are dominate by stupid 94-97 miatas.
Enjoy it!
11-10-2005, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Cool-Blue-Dad
Do you mean Vancouver, Washington? If so, Portland International Raceway (PIR) is just across the river from you - 30 minutes at most. If you're in Vancouver, BC I'm sure the nearest track is 8 hours away (and it's probably PIR), but you're still driving the best handling, kick-@ss, 4-seater on the market.
Enjoy it!
Enjoy it!
N2O V8)so when is the next meeting in washington, i am definetaly coming.
i miss my brother so much. he is in university now. if he was here, i could have learned it all from him.
11-11-2005, 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by terrypk1
well it was fairly stable compare to other cars but once they put on the plates, it is not stable at all. the car just heats up like in an ovan.
how do you know that whether the gear ration fits or not?
i am just curious.
how do you know that whether the gear ration fits or not?
i am just curious.
11-11-2005, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by terrypk1
i have never getten any chance to test drive any other good cars like S2000. i tried the integra type R(rsx-s), 04STi, FC( my friend's), FD(my friend's), and 05Sentra SER, and Lancer Rallyart. I was going to buy a STi but the insurance was too high so i settled for a 8.
yeah the RX8 feels like your arms and legs, but the integra also gives me the same feel and it has more acceleration in fourth and fifth gear. i didn't choose it for it was FF. STi has too much understeer.
i guess the RX8 are pretty good for its' price. sorry my bitching.
yeah the RX8 feels like your arms and legs, but the integra also gives me the same feel and it has more acceleration in fourth and fifth gear. i didn't choose it for it was FF. STi has too much understeer.
i guess the RX8 are pretty good for its' price. sorry my bitching.
Also, with the rotary engine, you feel the power coming all the way the redline and it feels like it would keep on giving more if it wasn't for fuel cut off. With other cars, even the high reving S2000, you get the power but it's more of a brutish force that dies off towards the end, it's not a consistant smooth flow of power. You just need to forget the numbers to really appreciate the engine.
11-11-2005, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by NomisR
I don't know about the RSX-S giving the same feel as the Rx8, although the RSX-S handles well, it just doesn't give the same comfort or confidence in corners as does the Rx8. Whenever I drive my RSX, I avoid high RPMs because it's just so damn loud and ricey. OTOH, with my Rx8, I find myself driving around at 90mph in 4th gear and not noticing it until I looked down to see the RPM being so high. It's all because the rotary engine is so smooth, you don't feel like the engine's going to break apart on you like with the pistons.
Also, with the rotary engine, you feel the power coming all the way the redline and it feels like it would keep on giving more if it wasn't for fuel cut off. With other cars, even the high reving S2000, you get the power but it's more of a brutish force that dies off towards the end, it's not a consistant smooth flow of power. You just need to forget the numbers to really appreciate the engine.
Also, with the rotary engine, you feel the power coming all the way the redline and it feels like it would keep on giving more if it wasn't for fuel cut off. With other cars, even the high reving S2000, you get the power but it's more of a brutish force that dies off towards the end, it's not a consistant smooth flow of power. You just need to forget the numbers to really appreciate the engine.
. the Rotary is smooth and sounds like a jet fighter. in most of times, i always keep my 8 under 3K RPM=save gas. i was terrified when i first got the car. my Night Kids was drinking gallons after gallons. that was very crazy. that was when i decided to keep the car under 3K RPM unless i am doing something.
hay don't forget, a normal inline four from the sentra SER feel smooth with power too. in other words, since the car has so little power, it feels smooth.
11-11-2005, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by terrypk1
normal inline four from the sentra SER feel smooth with power too. in other words, since the car has so little power, it feels smooth.
11-11-2005, 11:16 PM
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Please forgive me if I end up repeating alot of what has been posted in this thread for I have only read the first 2 pages.
I have also drivin' alot of pretty quick, zippy, head turning cars in my life but "straight out of the box" this one takes the cake. Does it burn alittle more gas? Yes, but we all knew that before we bought it didn't we? It's a sports car after all. Lag at high RPM'S? Please, Maybe you should be happy you have another 3000k to play with. I know when the guy in the car beside me is lookin' for his next gear, I'm just gettin' started.
I could spend all day argueing the facts but really....There is always going to be the " newest, greatest" thing. The F40 was top off the line 10 years ago but where does it stand today? If you want something better or more bang for your buck, start with a new job. Quit with the "always better on the other side of the fence" bulls*%t.
I have also drivin' alot of pretty quick, zippy, head turning cars in my life but "straight out of the box" this one takes the cake. Does it burn alittle more gas? Yes, but we all knew that before we bought it didn't we? It's a sports car after all. Lag at high RPM'S? Please, Maybe you should be happy you have another 3000k to play with. I know when the guy in the car beside me is lookin' for his next gear, I'm just gettin' started.
I could spend all day argueing the facts but really....There is always going to be the " newest, greatest" thing. The F40 was top off the line 10 years ago but where does it stand today? If you want something better or more bang for your buck, start with a new job. Quit with the "always better on the other side of the fence" bulls*%t.
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