Who's checking out your RX-8?
11-20-2003 | 10:31 AM
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someone asked whats up with the g35 owners....it's simple i'm sure there is a sight much like this forum where everybody is talking all sorts of **** and gloating over their car.....it's called pride and when a person goes out and gets a nice car thats fast,fun, draws a lot of attention it just makes the head of the owner swell like a hot air balloon. just enjoy the attention from other competators because it wont last forever no matter what our pride might think.
11-20-2003 | 10:35 AM
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heh, it's very conceited of me to look, but when I look around to see if anyone is looking, i noticed that NO one really looks at my car. I only find myself rubber neck'n when I see another 8.
11-20-2003 | 11:19 AM
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I find just the opposite around me....there are two 350Z owners that I see regularly on the road. They check me out everytime. They don't race.
One stopped me when getting gas. We chatted for a bit and got around to talking about street races. Like someone else said, he wasn't sure he could "take" me so we agreed it would be close and to just wave when on the road.
Of course, anything with a big spoiler is always checking out my ride...some "TRY" to race (with no luck) and others just give me the "thumbs up".
A couple of weeks ago, a guy and his wife were having their G35C valet parked at a restaurant. I pulled up behind him. He just nodded at me.
Funny part was, we both came out of the restaurant at the same time. I handed my ticket to the valet. He said, "your car is right in front" (which it was). The guy with the G35C had to wait until they got his car out of the "back lot". Talk about a frown from the G owner......
One stopped me when getting gas. We chatted for a bit and got around to talking about street races. Like someone else said, he wasn't sure he could "take" me so we agreed it would be close and to just wave when on the road.
Of course, anything with a big spoiler is always checking out my ride...some "TRY" to race (with no luck) and others just give me the "thumbs up".
A couple of weeks ago, a guy and his wife were having their G35C valet parked at a restaurant. I pulled up behind him. He just nodded at me.
Funny part was, we both came out of the restaurant at the same time. I handed my ticket to the valet. He said, "your car is right in front" (which it was). The guy with the G35C had to wait until they got his car out of the "back lot". Talk about a frown from the G owner......
11-20-2003 | 11:43 AM
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Originally posted by desmo996
BMW Z3 owner tried to race me. I thought there was something wrong with my car when he kept up with me, but then I realized it was an M series.
BMW Z3 owner tried to race me. I thought there was something wrong with my car when he kept up with me, but then I realized it was an M series.
an ///M roadster would eat you up and spit you out every way imaginable!
If he just 'kept up' with you, I gaurentee he wasnt racing.
Those are low 13 seccond cars that trap well over 100mph.
11-22-2003 | 02:56 PM
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Originally posted by Omicron
That's because they're not sure enough of a win. I do the same thing with cars I know I have no chance against.
That's because they're not sure enough of a win. I do the same thing with cars I know I have no chance against.
11-22-2003 | 03:13 PM
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Originally posted by Geek
My work friend was wondering has anyone been up against an 04 grand prix gtp comp g...track or street...when I purchase and break in my 8...He want's to be my first victim on the "drag strip"..
My work friend was wondering has anyone been up against an 04 grand prix gtp comp g...track or street...when I purchase and break in my 8...He want's to be my first victim on the "drag strip"..
11-22-2003 | 05:41 PM
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Originally posted by Omicron
That's because they're not sure enough of a win. I do the same thing with cars I know I have no chance against.
That's because they're not sure enough of a win. I do the same thing with cars I know I have no chance against.
11-22-2003 | 07:05 PM
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I had a black FD owner come up by me crusing down the highway...what a family we have! He loved the car and, hearing the turbos whine, told him how I am impressed with the last gen RX-7. I have had boxer drivers and definitely all that were listed on the original post checking me out and wanting to race but the 7 driver definitely was the most enjoyed respects.
11-22-2003 | 07:37 PM
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Originally posted by starnes
I had a black FD owner come up by me crusing down the highway...what a family we have! He loved the car and, hearing the turbos whine, told him how I am impressed with the last gen RX-7. I have had boxer drivers and definitely all that were listed on the original post checking me out and wanting to race but the 7 driver definitely was the most enjoyed respects.
I had a black FD owner come up by me crusing down the highway...what a family we have! He loved the car and, hearing the turbos whine, told him how I am impressed with the last gen RX-7. I have had boxer drivers and definitely all that were listed on the original post checking me out and wanting to race but the 7 driver definitely was the most enjoyed respects.
11-22-2003 | 07:39 PM
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Originally posted by nigevellie
??? really? how many Z owners have you talked to? and we all feel that way about the 8? i'm sorry, but the only thing you will hear most Z owners will consistently praise about the 8 is it's handling. stock for stock, with equal driver, it's just not gonna win against the Z in straight line acceleration. Z owners do not look at the 8 as competition and are more likely to race S2000s, Mustang GTs, STIs, and Evos. again, this is only about straightline. once you get into the twisties, then the 8 comes into the picture.
??? really? how many Z owners have you talked to? and we all feel that way about the 8? i'm sorry, but the only thing you will hear most Z owners will consistently praise about the 8 is it's handling. stock for stock, with equal driver, it's just not gonna win against the Z in straight line acceleration. Z owners do not look at the 8 as competition and are more likely to race S2000s, Mustang GTs, STIs, and Evos. again, this is only about straightline. once you get into the twisties, then the 8 comes into the picture.
Originally posted by Morning Wood
dude, the rx-8 is a quick and nice looking car, but it's not faster than a z.
dude, the rx-8 is a quick and nice looking car, but it's not faster than a z.
But the '8 *WILL* beat a Pontiac Grand Prix GTP comp G...
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11-23-2003 | 10:59 AM
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Omicron.....Have you had this expercience with the GTP?????....I'm with you......But my buddy and I are really curious.....He owns a 2004 comp G....He is also on the gp owners forum...And I must say they are talking a little S%$# on the 8...not everyone of course but for the most part there calling the 8 a dog......
11-23-2003 | 04:35 PM
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Nigevellie and MorningWood, I wasn't saying it was. I was saying I "pretend not to see" cars that can beat my '8. And the Z owners are not SURE they can beat the '8 either, even though they can. No disrespect intended on the Z, it's a great car and I almost bought one.
But the '8 *WILL* beat a Pontiac Grand Prix GTP comp G... [/QUOTE]
oh, we're sure, which is why we don't bother. i do want to see that 8 vs. grand prix matchup.
But the '8 *WILL* beat a Pontiac Grand Prix GTP comp G... [/QUOTE]
oh, we're sure, which is why we don't bother. i do want to see that 8 vs. grand prix matchup.
11-24-2003 | 12:54 AM
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How many rx8's are running 13.5's....The gtp comp g already has quite a few people running those times.....90% of all mods avaliable for the 97 thru 03 grand prix will fit the 04.....And there's older gp running 10.5....How long do you think before we can start boasting numbers anywhere close to this...????
11-24-2003 | 12:59 AM
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Originally posted by Geek
Omicron.....Have you had this expercience with the GTP?????....I'm with you......But my buddy and I are really curious.....He owns a 2004 comp G....He is also on the gp owners forum...And I must say they are talking a little S%$# on the 8...not everyone of course but for the most part there calling the 8 a dog......
Omicron.....Have you had this expercience with the GTP?????....I'm with you......But my buddy and I are really curious.....He owns a 2004 comp G....He is also on the gp owners forum...And I must say they are talking a little S%$# on the 8...not everyone of course but for the most part there calling the 8 a dog......
11-24-2003 | 04:40 PM
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Re: 350Z vs. RX-8
Originally posted by viggen
All I know is that every comparison road test I've seen from enthusiast publications to consumer publications rates the RX-8 better overall than the Z.
All I know is that every comparison road test I've seen from enthusiast publications to consumer publications rates the RX-8 better overall than the Z.
11-24-2003 | 05:46 PM
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Toyota Celicas, other Mazda miatas and rx-7s, everyone at the bus stops on my campus, Hondas of any kind, older men and girls my age (21). Ive been hit on while driving the car and while getting out of it. BMW and Nissan owners look but try not to look to hard.
