rx-8 vs. rx-7
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Originally Posted by saturn
I like that people who don't have RX-8's hang around here. I mean, this forum is already a little biased when it comes to the 8. I've read "it's fine in the power department and nothing can touch it in the twisties" about 7000 times here. The fact is there are other cars in this price range that can outperform the 8 in every performance category. It's good for people to hear both sides of the story and not just the repetitive elated glee of new 8 owners.
Now if you prefer it to go the other way, why not start a NEW forum, called "The RX8 is merely okay and outperformed by other cars in the price range.com".
Can you tell me which car it is that outperforms the RX8 in EVERY performance category? Just two or three is fine, I don't feel like searching all over this board for the "real story" about how my car isn't very special... 'Cuz "The RX8 is merely okay and outperformed by other cars in the price range.com" isn't open yet.
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Very nicely said jwitzer. The overall package is what will be getting me back into another 8.
I've got the opportunity to take my uncle's 7 and my engine/tranny and combine them. But I'd be putting a new engine in a 15 year old car. The sevens just don't have the styling I'm looking for and am comfortable with. Neither do the Evos or WRXs. Don't get me wrong, I love the WRX. If I was still in Wa state I'd be on the WRX club forum instead of on here. This is mainly due to lots of open trails and logging roads... :D
I've spent some time in an EVO recently, coming back from my wreck, and a trip up and back to take photos of the track (each way was a 2 hour trip). I experienced everything from open highway to serious stop and go, and it just kills the rear, back and neck. Probably more so with crash injuries. Overall it's a "rougher" car.
I'm a believer that form must equal function. Meaning power and style. For it's price, the 8 is nicely balanced between the two. On paper, meaning 0-60, 1/4 mi, whatever..., I'll quote Han Solo, "It may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts."
But all that is my .02
I've got the opportunity to take my uncle's 7 and my engine/tranny and combine them. But I'd be putting a new engine in a 15 year old car. The sevens just don't have the styling I'm looking for and am comfortable with. Neither do the Evos or WRXs. Don't get me wrong, I love the WRX. If I was still in Wa state I'd be on the WRX club forum instead of on here. This is mainly due to lots of open trails and logging roads... :D
I've spent some time in an EVO recently, coming back from my wreck, and a trip up and back to take photos of the track (each way was a 2 hour trip). I experienced everything from open highway to serious stop and go, and it just kills the rear, back and neck. Probably more so with crash injuries. Overall it's a "rougher" car.
I'm a believer that form must equal function. Meaning power and style. For it's price, the 8 is nicely balanced between the two. On paper, meaning 0-60, 1/4 mi, whatever..., I'll quote Han Solo, "It may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts."
But all that is my .02
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Originally Posted by jwitzer
The RX-8 is woefully lacking in power and no amount of defence can fix that. About 300 to 320 would make this a really nice all-arounder, but it is still the best day-to-day, high quality, fun, sporty (not sports) car on the market.
But the RX-8 needs more power to be taken seriously..
But the RX-8 needs more power to be taken seriously..
No car car that's in the ballpark price-wise can match the overall package.
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Originally Posted by DrDiaboloco
Hmmm... A message board devoted to a specific car that is biased towards that car. Fancy that.
Now if you prefer it to go the other way, why not start a NEW forum, called "The RX8 is merely okay and outperformed by other cars in the price range.com".
Can you tell me which car it is that outperforms the RX8 in EVERY performance category? Just two or three is fine, I don't feel like searching all over this board for the "real story" about how my car isn't very special... 'Cuz "The RX8 is merely okay and outperformed by other cars in the price range.com" isn't open yet.
Now if you prefer it to go the other way, why not start a NEW forum, called "The RX8 is merely okay and outperformed by other cars in the price range.com".
Can you tell me which car it is that outperforms the RX8 in EVERY performance category? Just two or three is fine, I don't feel like searching all over this board for the "real story" about how my car isn't very special... 'Cuz "The RX8 is merely okay and outperformed by other cars in the price range.com" isn't open yet.
Look, I'm not trying to say the RX-8 isn't great. There is nothing out there that I would rather have for ~$30k. A car is more than just the numbers on a sheet of paper. But an Evo is going to go faster around a track, off the line, and through the slalom. The S2K and 350Z outperform in most categories as well.
This forum is great and I like hearing the excitement that people have. But there are people that come here looking for some quick answers and have to make their way through the enormous amount of information on this site. The more balanced and realistic in the information is, the better IMO.
#106
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Originally Posted by skhmund
"0-60 5.9 RX8
155mph top speed"
is that a stock 8?
155mph top speed"
is that a stock 8?
#109
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It took me 5 minutes to make that list... There are 8 or 9 Chryslers alone that will not just hang with but beat the 8, 4 subarus can do the same, 6 if you include the wagons. We're already over 10 with just 2 car manufacturers...
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Fast, Slow, what matters is the Driver....
I find it easy enough whipping faster cars, as long as it's not just a straight road. of course, you find the odd good driver out there who teaches you a lesson too !
I find it easy enough whipping faster cars, as long as it's not just a straight road. of course, you find the odd good driver out there who teaches you a lesson too !
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Originally Posted by saturn
Ok, I may just be displaying my ignornance, but is this right? That's a McLaren F1 type number. Your site says this:
Did you mean 4.2? Lemme know.
Did you mean 4.2? Lemme know.
As I said, the 3.2 number I got from a G-Tech Pro. There are a lot of variables when using an accelerometer-based measuring device, so I wanted to make sure that I posted my source. Also, my run was on BFG R1s on the street, on asphalt, not concrete, with undocumented weather conditions. And, yes, I was surprised at the number, though I would have been disappointed with a 4.2 as I knew I was quicker than a 911 Turbo.
Feel free to consider this highly anecdotal evidence. Since I made no back-up run, I will not even attempt to defend it. I'm just reporting it.
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Originally Posted by DrDiaboloco
The RX8 is not "woefully lacking in power"
Originally Posted by DrDiaboloco
nor does it need more power to be taken seriously. The car is what it is, which is fast enough and a stellar turning and stopping kinda car
I'm not looking to make my RX-8 a frightening screamer. In fact, it would be wrong for the GT character of the car, but I should be satisfied that when I put my foot down, I should be pleased with the acceleration.
Originally Posted by DrDiaboloco
Again, I don't need 300bhp to feel good about my car, as at only 3000lbs it doesn't NEED 300bhp to be quick.
Originally Posted by DrDiaboloco
No car car that's in the ballpark price-wise can match the overall package.
Am I complaining? No. I do not think I could have gotten a better car for the price, for my needs. I chose it over an M3, if that tells you anything. But one thing the RX-8 is not, IMHO, is quick.
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Originally Posted by Johnny5
Fast, Slow, what matters is the Driver....
I find it easy enough whipping faster cars, as long as it's not just a straight road. of course, you find the odd good driver out there who teaches you a lesson too !
I find it easy enough whipping faster cars, as long as it's not just a straight road. of course, you find the odd good driver out there who teaches you a lesson too !
"Not need for me!", says Mr. Cool, but trust me, there is no one on this board that couldn't benefit from more driving training, me absolutely included.
Then brakes/tires. Then handling/safety. Then power. Repeat. (Cosmetics need not apply.)
How important is the driver? With my 379 RWHp 3rd gen RX-7, at my umpteenth driving school, but my first time at Road Atlanta, where, when first solo'd, I whooped my instructor in a 911 Turbo, I got passed...
Going into the Dip (yes, it was that long ago)...
At the end of a long straight...
After the acute turn 7...
By a nearly stock Dodge Neon ACR (tires, brakes, rollcage)!
Why? The driver (my instructor's son), was that year's SCCA rookie of the year and it was his home track. He had tons of laps in that car and knew where to gain the advantage.
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the top speed on an se3p is 185mph trust me i did. ive boosted my rx8 and changed a few things on the T618Z that retricted potential power changed the e-management to a ultimate and got that and my ecu remapped in order to comply with the turbo. so far im boosting 10psi with no problems @ all. when i get my dyno results ill post it up! and to all u FD owners that talk alot of smack about the se3p i say if the 13B renesis had lower compression instead of 10:1 and just had a single turbo(non-sequential) it would somke FD's.
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Holy crap! I just looked to see why so many comments on this thread and here we go again, another thread highjacked by Ike in yet another attempt to "enlighten" us on how slow our 8's are. Does this guy ever stop?
Listen Ike, try reading this.....take your time.....here we go.....MOST OF US ARE OK WITH THE FACT THAT THE 8 IS NOT THE FASTEST CAR OUT THERE. ALL OF US COULD HAVE BOUGHT FASTER AND CHEAPER CARS IF WE WANTED TO. OK?
I am not interested in seeing your stats based on different magazine tests with different car models with different drivers on different days in different conditions etc. etc. This info. is as useless as you are.
I know your type; the ****** who buys the fastest car they can afford just for the bragging rights, which really only appeals to other *******. Most 8 owners I know are true enthusiasts who appreciate a car for more than just hard stats.
You drive a Lancer man! 8 owners don't envy you!!
Listen Ike, try reading this.....take your time.....here we go.....MOST OF US ARE OK WITH THE FACT THAT THE 8 IS NOT THE FASTEST CAR OUT THERE. ALL OF US COULD HAVE BOUGHT FASTER AND CHEAPER CARS IF WE WANTED TO. OK?
I am not interested in seeing your stats based on different magazine tests with different car models with different drivers on different days in different conditions etc. etc. This info. is as useless as you are.
I know your type; the ****** who buys the fastest car they can afford just for the bragging rights, which really only appeals to other *******. Most 8 owners I know are true enthusiasts who appreciate a car for more than just hard stats.
You drive a Lancer man! 8 owners don't envy you!!
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Originally Posted by 9291150
Holy crap! I just looked to see why so many comments on this thread and here we go again, another thread highjacked by Ike in yet another attempt to "enlighten" us on how slow our 8's are. Does this guy ever stop?
Listen Ike, try reading this.....take your time.....here we go.....MOST OF US ARE OK WITH THE FACT THAT THE 8 IS NOT THE FASTEST CAR OUT THERE. ALL OF US COULD HAVE BOUGHT FASTER AND CHEAPER CARS IF WE WANTED TO. OK?
I am not interested in seeing your stats based on different magazine tests with different car models with different drivers on different days in different conditions etc. etc. This info. is as useless as you are.
I know your type; the ****** who buys the fastest car they can afford just for the bragging rights, which really only appeals to other *******. Most 8 owners I know are true enthusiasts who appreciate a car for more than just hard stats.
You drive a Lancer man! 8 owners don't envy you!!
Listen Ike, try reading this.....take your time.....here we go.....MOST OF US ARE OK WITH THE FACT THAT THE 8 IS NOT THE FASTEST CAR OUT THERE. ALL OF US COULD HAVE BOUGHT FASTER AND CHEAPER CARS IF WE WANTED TO. OK?
I am not interested in seeing your stats based on different magazine tests with different car models with different drivers on different days in different conditions etc. etc. This info. is as useless as you are.
I know your type; the ****** who buys the fastest car they can afford just for the bragging rights, which really only appeals to other *******. Most 8 owners I know are true enthusiasts who appreciate a car for more than just hard stats.
You drive a Lancer man! 8 owners don't envy you!!
You don't know me!
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Originally Posted by 9291150
Holy crap! I just looked to see why so many comments on this thread and here we go again, another thread highjacked by Ike in yet another attempt to "enlighten" us on how slow our 8's are. Does this guy ever stop?
Listen Ike, try reading this.....take your time.....here we go.....MOST OF US ARE OK WITH THE FACT THAT THE 8 IS NOT THE FASTEST CAR OUT THERE. ALL OF US COULD HAVE BOUGHT FASTER AND CHEAPER CARS IF WE WANTED TO. OK?
Listen Ike, try reading this.....take your time.....here we go.....MOST OF US ARE OK WITH THE FACT THAT THE 8 IS NOT THE FASTEST CAR OUT THERE. ALL OF US COULD HAVE BOUGHT FASTER AND CHEAPER CARS IF WE WANTED TO. OK?
It's a discussion about comparing two entirely different cars, RX-7 and RX-8. It's only natural that other cars will get thrown into the mix. He didn't hijack anything...
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ok. Hmm, we 8's are still new, and still alot of work has to be done to see what Renesis can do , so ... just wait
Plus, 7 is a 7, 8 is a 8, M3 is a M3. Whatever. I love and yes I love my 8, I dont care what other people's words. I still love my 8. (Just like people bashing my gf, I love her, and she loves me, so? Thats all it matters) and Im going to work with whoever to make my 8 even better. Im always open for any test that can improve my 8's performance.
and ...
I KNOW A FERRARI 599 GTB FIORANO CAN SMOKE ANY OF THE CARS HERE !!! (UNLESS THE DRIVER IS AN IDIOT).
So Please Enough of these "My ***** is bigger than yours/No mine is bigger/No His is bigger" kind of thing.
Really sick of seeing threads like this.
Thank you.
Plus, 7 is a 7, 8 is a 8, M3 is a M3. Whatever. I love and yes I love my 8, I dont care what other people's words. I still love my 8. (Just like people bashing my gf, I love her, and she loves me, so? Thats all it matters) and Im going to work with whoever to make my 8 even better. Im always open for any test that can improve my 8's performance.
and ...
I KNOW A FERRARI 599 GTB FIORANO CAN SMOKE ANY OF THE CARS HERE !!! (UNLESS THE DRIVER IS AN IDIOT).
So Please Enough of these "My ***** is bigger than yours/No mine is bigger/No His is bigger" kind of thing.
Really sick of seeing threads like this.
Thank you.
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Now that's funny!
Originally Posted by Roaddemon
Then stop comparing your crackerjack box car to my 8. At least my bike and rx8 have style.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...84632831&q=rx8
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Originally Posted by BlueEyes
Why do people bash your girlfreind?
So imagine how much work I "did" before I got her "attention" and agreed to go out with me.
and just bcuz she never talk to other people, they just think she is not "cool".
Shes cool when shes with me. Very smart, CPA making like 60K a year on her first year.
Not bad I will say ;-)
(But I still make more than her when I dont even have a College Degree, shes always jealous, hahaha)