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Old 03-30-2008 | 04:00 PM
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Old 03-30-2008 | 04:03 PM
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i thought all rx8's had the same top speed glad to read and learn something.

i've been 145mph on the highway at 3am testing it. I can't get any faster *shrugs*
Old 03-30-2008 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by dark boy
well, is there anyway that i can increase the speed. 125 is nothing .. beside, the car its self is too slow, and they have limited the speed .. that's unfair. !! lol
Idiots like this is the reason I very rarely come on here any more. Too many damn squids on here now.

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Old 03-30-2008 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by PerSmitt
I have gone past 200 in 4th in my 6MT. I always keep wondering why they make your american RX-8s so slow. I mean 6 seconds from 0 to 60. Mine manages to hit 100 in the same time, totally stock.
You must mean 200 kilometers per hour. You would have to have a TON of mods to do that. Do you have anykind of idea how much horsepower is required to go that fast. A Ferrari F430 doesn't even break 200 mph. And please explain why they would send a car with less power here to the US and more powerful cars elswhere?
Old 03-30-2008 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by mysql101
rx8 sucks. it can't hang worth a damn.

if i want to hang on something, i hang on my bike.

That's a fool waiting to die, just like the orginal poster who wants to do 125mph plus on the street.

Take it to the track and get some lessons too.

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Old 03-30-2008 | 05:00 PM
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Old 03-30-2008 | 05:01 PM
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Old 03-30-2008 | 05:06 PM
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Old 03-30-2008 | 06:18 PM
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mysql, your Clarkson anigif creeps me out!


Oh, and I like pie.

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Old 04-01-2008 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by fahrfegneugen
If you want to drive fast, S.R. 26 is pretty fun too, its not a 4 lane but it is nice smooth wide flat and straight.

I assume you were on the interstate?
oh yeah i was. hwy 6 out passed hillsboro headed to tillamook is fun too. its new so it really smooth. are you in the seattle area?
Old 04-01-2008 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by luv4eternity
above 130 , my car tail starts to float ...i think i need a spoiler ... im thinking of veilside GT wing III .....any comments ? :D
i have the factory spoiler. i dont think it really does much. i changed lanes at 125-130 and didn't feel the *** end floating or anything...
Old 04-01-2008 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by mysql101
if i want to hang on something, i hang on my bike.


LMAO... Only good thing in this entire thread...
Old 04-01-2008 | 09:23 PM
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Those of you that go 100 mph in 4th should never be seen complaining about gas milage!!!!!
Old 04-01-2008 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by kevsRX8
Those of you that go 100 mph in 4th should never be seen complaining about gas milage!!!!!
I nvr complained ...im pretty sastify with it the gas millage compared to my brother's evo3 that I drove for 3 months ...it pratically kill my wallet ...
Old 04-02-2008 | 01:05 PM
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Going at those speeds on public roads is just retarded. You could die or kill others...
Top speed is kind of irrelevant.... if you want to race, go to the track.... and most tracks won't allow you to mantain 125 mph for long periods of time anyways.... (you have to slow down on turns, etc...)
Old 04-02-2008 | 03:37 PM
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Wow wtf...The RX8 should be able to hit 150 without much problem. My prelude maxes out at 150. I know it does 135 without much struggle because I have done it with RPM's to spare.
Old 04-03-2008 | 03:58 AM
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Originally Posted by casedogg
^rofl you must be talking about km eric
Um no I'm not....I did 135 and I was still at 6300 RPMs or so. My rev limit is at 8k.
Old 04-03-2008 | 04:18 AM
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Tired of hitting that 120mph (145mph for MT) limiter? Looking for more power out of your car? Annoyed at the slow AT engines? Are stock preludes outrunning your 8? Well, no need to fear. For only $xxxx and xx cents, this can be yours:

Old 04-03-2008 | 04:48 AM
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^^^thats f*ing hilarious.

but also sad if your car tops out at 120...

don't be in such disbelieve if a lil 'ol prelude can top 120, hell it can do 140 no prob.

maybe big brother is stepping in on these newer cars and limiting its top speed, who knows? but if it is... don't be in denial, go get the motha chipped if top speed is all your after.
Old 04-03-2008 | 04:55 AM
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i'm positive the RX-8 can top 150... but i don't care to try to find out. 140 was quite adrenaline rushing for me as it is, and that was kinda lame for me to do so back then.

hasn't someone already found out what this thing tops out at?

obviously street is quite dangerous. anyone has achieved higher than 155 at a track with this?...
Old 04-03-2008 | 04:56 AM
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The most I've seen people do is top out at 149. The governor is set at 145mph. Also, our car can not go over 155 due to its aerodynamics.
Old 04-03-2008 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by casedogg
A stock prelude will NOT do 150

My buddy has the top model 1999 vtec prelude, just because it has 150 on the speedo does not mean it can do it
Um yes it can. Why do you think it cant? Look at a gearing chart for it. The 5g prelude has to hit the rev limit but it tops out at 150.
Old 04-03-2008 | 06:23 PM
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I dont know about prelude ... I hit 153 today while driving up north .... Wanted to take a video/pic ... But I was too sacred to do that at THAT speed ... Gotta keep both my hands on the wheel ....I'm still happy I hit it :D
Old 04-03-2008 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Eric1987
Um yes it can. Why do you think it cant? Look at a gearing chart for it. The 5g prelude has to hit the rev limit but it tops out at 150.
gearing charts dont factor in mother nature
Old 04-03-2008 | 06:33 PM
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yea ... Gotta take in consideration of air drag , condition of the road and probably weight of the car(if u have A LOT of ppl in it)


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