Car and Driver Lightening Lap - RX-8 a distant third!
#126
Originally Posted by Ike
I'm sorry to hear about your mediocre children. I'm going to go put the "My kid WTF pwned your kid" bumper sticker on my car now.
It's a bit long, but then again, your car is so much bigger than ours.
Sheesh..........
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i pwn therefore i am
Originally Posted by ASH8
But then again this goes to show the psyche of some American (with respect) views that winning at ALL cost's has to be the scenario, my how history shows your society littered with sometime tragic results of winning at all cost.
Making stupid assumptions is fun!
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Originally Posted by MP3Guy
How about this for a sticker: I spend all of my free time baiting RX-8 owners about their quarter mile times, even though they could care less, since nothing else in my intellectual make up means anything to me.
It's a bit long, but then again, your car is so much bigger than ours.
Sheesh..........
It's a bit long, but then again, your car is so much bigger than ours.
Sheesh..........
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Well, if you ever auto-x with an Evo or Z and put up a better time, they can't say they are at a mechanical disadvantage. And if they beat you? Well, they have a faster car anyway.
Stock car lap times for pissing contests is kind of dumb. There is no need to track a 100% stock car anyway. As soon as you put some decent tires on there, the times go right out the window.
Besides, if this is a base model comparison, why are they using a 36k 350z Track edition and not a 26k base model?
Stock car lap times for pissing contests is kind of dumb. There is no need to track a 100% stock car anyway. As soon as you put some decent tires on there, the times go right out the window.
Besides, if this is a base model comparison, why are they using a 36k 350z Track edition and not a 26k base model?
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Originally Posted by maxxdamigz
Well, if you ever auto-x with an Evo or Z and put up a better time, they can't say they are at a mechanical disadvantage. And if they beat you? Well, they have a faster car anyway.
Stock car lap times for pissing contests is kind of dumb. There is no need to track a 100% stock car anyway. As soon as you put some decent tires on there, the times go right out the window.
Besides, if this is a base model comparison, why are they using a 36k 350z Track edition and not a 26k base model?
Stock car lap times for pissing contests is kind of dumb. There is no need to track a 100% stock car anyway. As soon as you put some decent tires on there, the times go right out the window.
Besides, if this is a base model comparison, why are they using a 36k 350z Track edition and not a 26k base model?
On the track, it is just a known fact that both the Z and Evo are significantly quicker than the RX8 .... with all other things equal - tires, driver, etc. See NASA classing for reference. And yes, it's 100% because they both have a much better HP : Weight ratio, but I guess that's obvious.
I totally agree with your comment on tires. The Z in this comparison had decent tires - Bridgestone RE050. This is the first review of a Z I've ever seen in which the Z had decent tires. I guess Nissan finally stopped being so cheap.
I don't think this comparison includes all base models, just base model prices. But even if it did, the base Z is no slouch, and probably wouldn't be but more than a second or two off.
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Originally Posted by Rosko350z
If SCCA classing is a good indicator with autocrossing stock cars, the Evo should be a bit quicker than the Z or RX8. The RX8 and Z should put up similar times with all other things equal - tires, driver, etc.
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Originally Posted by Mazdaspeed RX8 ver2
i'm shocked about the Z besting the Evo as well, doesnt seem right.. i'll go pick up that issue, it'll be an interesting read. I'm not that suprised that the rx8 got whooped that much. Did alright for itself though.
07 350 382 hp is this what they tested?
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Originally Posted by myriadshalaks
didn't the new Z get a horsepower upgrade? I think I heard that it did.
07 350 382 hp is this what they tested?
07 350 382 hp is this what they tested?
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it was a 06 300hp Z used in the article in question
the new 07 Z uses the vq35hr motor making 306hp in the US rating system and 315hp in most other countries outside of US. it should run sub 5 second 0-60 based on that the new heavier G35 sedan with the same engine, did 5.1s by C&D. but time will tell
382hp Z is probably the super charged one, if it ever comes out.
the new 07 Z uses the vq35hr motor making 306hp in the US rating system and 315hp in most other countries outside of US. it should run sub 5 second 0-60 based on that the new heavier G35 sedan with the same engine, did 5.1s by C&D. but time will tell
382hp Z is probably the super charged one, if it ever comes out.
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Originally Posted by Ike
I'm pretty shocked the Z bested the Evo, and even more shocked that the RX-8 got whooped so badly. My subscription ran out and I haven't gotten the new one yet, do they just run one lap and use that as their time?
ditto, something fishy bout this. hmmmm
#136
Have you guys ever been to VIR? There are plenty of straights at the course that the RX-8 will get eaten alive by the Z or EVO. The Z is not as tossable as the 8, but it can corner just as fast. Before you go do paper racing, try driving both cars first.
As far as the EVO being slower than the Z, here is the reason. The EVO are geared better for lower speeds. The Z can rocket down the two straights faster than the EVO. The EVO might get better runs off the corner, but the Z can keep up as they hit the next braking zone.
Also for the dude who is bitching about the model. The real difference between the track and the base is the brakes and wheels. The brakes won't make a difference if you do a one lap run, the tires will help a little. It's not going to be a full 7 seconds....
As far as the EVO being slower than the Z, here is the reason. The EVO are geared better for lower speeds. The Z can rocket down the two straights faster than the EVO. The EVO might get better runs off the corner, but the Z can keep up as they hit the next braking zone.
Also for the dude who is bitching about the model. The real difference between the track and the base is the brakes and wheels. The brakes won't make a difference if you do a one lap run, the tires will help a little. It's not going to be a full 7 seconds....
#137
Originally Posted by OCMarsh
Car and Driver has named the RX8 to their 10 Best list multiple times, I really doubt they have bias against the car.
The only thing that disappoints me is that the Charger SRT8 beat the RX8 by 0.8 seconds. Yeah, I know it has over 200 more HP and cost 15,000 more, but come on. A Charger beat the RX8?
The only thing that disappoints me is that the Charger SRT8 beat the RX8 by 0.8 seconds. Yeah, I know it has over 200 more HP and cost 15,000 more, but come on. A Charger beat the RX8?
It moves in straight lines, and I wondered what the point of the steering wheel was, since I kept going forward in those turns. Not to mention it gets angry and barks at all the cars that pass it while it's still sitting on the line.
The whole time I was there, I was yelling back a the car "JUST shutup and go!"
It is by far the poorest example of a sports car I have ever had the "privilege" of driving. I rate all my cars between the RX8 and that Charger.
Utterly rediculous!
Every race I won or loss there, was a celebration of mediocrity! I couldn't wait to get home to snowy Canada! where the sling shot RX8 waited for me.
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Originally Posted by tmak26b
Have you guys ever been to VIR? There are plenty of straights at the course that the RX-8 will get eaten alive by the Z or EVO. The Z is not as tossable as the 8, but it can corner just as fast. Before you go do paper racing, try driving both cars first.
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while probably the better handling car, the rx8 cant easily out corner the z, the z is a very capable car in the corners too. unless its an autox course, the z is faster even a tight road course with short straights
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I've driven HPDE's at RA http://www.roadamerica.com an awesome 4.1 mile track with 14 corners
. Last time I was there (Apr. 14&15) I was right behind an EVO during one of my sessions. In the turn I was right up with him but in the straights he just blew me away. Eventually he disappeared due to the 3 fairly long straights. The following Friday at http://www.blackhawkfarms.com The same thing with a different EVO. This time I stayed with him the whole time, mainly due to the lack of straights. It has two but there short. When all is said and done, I love this car
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