Finally RX-8 vs. 350Z comparison
#26
Originally posted by JeRKy 8 Owner
I foundout why my suspension felt so rough. The morons at thebodyshop that had my car put the tire pressure of my front wheels all the way up to 40 PSI instead of the labeled 32 PSI. After I released the extra air and got the pressureback down to 32 my ride is back to howsmooth it was before.
I foundout why my suspension felt so rough. The morons at thebodyshop that had my car put the tire pressure of my front wheels all the way up to 40 PSI instead of the labeled 32 PSI. After I released the extra air and got the pressureback down to 32 my ride is back to howsmooth it was before.
#27
Stuck in a love triangle
I didnt noticeany understeer really. Potholes bumpsand going from one surface of theroad to another would feel three times worse than they usedto. Like I said in the otherpost it felt like I was driving w/a suspension from any other regular rough sports car. I bet they also put too much air inthe rear tires too but those were a lot closer to 32 than the front tires were. I bet my front tires lost a little life thoughsince I was driving like this for over a week and a half!
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zThang.... it is my opinion but alot of my friends that have G35's ... supra .. IS300... etc... all of them said 350Z is this and that (never even driven the car)... and when i drove it... it really wasn't ... i was deciding whether in a 350Z or RX-8 (1 month ago...) RX-8 was it... after driving both of them 350Z is one hell of torque monster... but when overall fun factor ... isn't all about speed... its about handling... how easy the car is too drive... the Z wasnt as fun as teh 8. faster but not funner... its a good sports car and all but its overrated...
im getting the car in 5-6 months ... RX8 fo Sho... saving up some money... for some aftermarket tweaks when i get it...
im getting the car in 5-6 months ... RX8 fo Sho... saving up some money... for some aftermarket tweaks when i get it...
Last edited by rx-7~rx-8; 01-09-2004 at 09:15 PM.
#29
Ricer is Nicer.....
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Said it before,
I'll say it again-
If straight line performance is -ALL- that counts,
the Dodge Neon SRT4 will blow the doors off the '8 AND the 350Z.
But it isn't.
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.
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doc
I'll say it again-
If straight line performance is -ALL- that counts,
the Dodge Neon SRT4 will blow the doors off the '8 AND the 350Z.
But it isn't.
.
.
.
doc
#31
Originally posted by zerobanger
From edmunds...
"The Z may be faster, but the Rx-8 is the better sportscar". Now close the thread.
From edmunds...
"The Z may be faster, but the Rx-8 is the better sportscar". Now close the thread.
I enjoy seeing performance cars period. When people need to start bashing, it says you can't accept the fact that other cars are more capable than yours.
I would have considered an RX8 IF the fuel economy had been better. The fact that it seats four is nice, but if the fuel economy is bad, there better be a good reason (like lots of power).
#33
Originally posted by larkett
BUT sportscars need to be quick; Fiero anyone?
I enjoy seeing performance cars period. When people need to start bashing, it says you can't accept the fact that other cars are more capable than yours.
I would have considered an RX8 IF the fuel economy had been better. The fact that it seats four is nice, but if the fuel economy is bad, there better be a good reason (like lots of power).
BUT sportscars need to be quick; Fiero anyone?
I enjoy seeing performance cars period. When people need to start bashing, it says you can't accept the fact that other cars are more capable than yours.
I would have considered an RX8 IF the fuel economy had been better. The fact that it seats four is nice, but if the fuel economy is bad, there better be a good reason (like lots of power).
#34
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Originally posted by larkett
BUT sportscars need to be quick; Fiero anyone?
BUT sportscars need to be quick; Fiero anyone?
For more examples, look at most of the traditional 'sports cars' - Alfa Spiders, Fiat Spyders, MG TC, TD, TF, MGA, MGB, Midget, Triumph Spitfire, TR2, TR3, TR4, TR6, Porsche 356, etc., etc. - in all cases, those were barely quicker than your average family sedan (especially in the US), the 'sports' came from the small size, light weight, much better responsiveness and nimble handling. Look at other inexpensive sports cars still on sale elsewhere in the world - MGF/TF, Fiat Barchetta, Toyota MR2 Spyder - not especially quick, but still sports cars.
Sure, there were much more expensive sports cars that were faster (Jaguar, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Maserati, etc), but those were the exceptions, not the rule.
Regards,
Gordon
Last edited by Gord96BRG; 01-18-2004 at 11:07 AM.
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