The Mustang vs G35 vs RX-8 comparo is on C&D TV!!!!
03-10-2003, 10:40 AM
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Everything is there for a world class car. CD says knife edge handling, killer track dynamics and great road feel. They also say that you have to row the gears and use the motor to get that performance, which is no chore at all, topping out their 'fun to drive' category. Once again, while the strict numbers may say one thing, the overall car says another. As I've mentioned numerous times, Mazda cars have always been more than the sum of their parts, and the RX-8 is doing that and more. Not to mention that the 8 as tested is 7k less than the Mustang and the G35c. That's alot of dough for a split second at the track.
03-10-2003, 10:57 AM
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Originally posted by ZoomZoomH
the video clip showing difference between the svt and the rx-8 in the emergency lane change maneuver test is astounding. The RX-8 just cuts through the lane change like nothing happened, at a MUCH MUCH faster speed too!
the video clip showing difference between the svt and the rx-8 in the emergency lane change maneuver test is astounding. The RX-8 just cuts through the lane change like nothing happened, at a MUCH MUCH faster speed too!
03-10-2003, 12:56 PM
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Gamera, you the man!!!
Luckily I found the link before your service was halted. Interesting show from the perspective of a European like me and thanks for hosting the file.
Luckily I found the link before your service was halted. Interesting show from the perspective of a European like me and thanks for hosting the file.
03-10-2003, 01:18 PM
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They also say that you have to row the gears and use the motor to get that performance, which is no chore at all, topping out their 'fun to drive' category.
03-10-2003, 04:50 PM
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Originally posted by jonalan
What does it mean to "row the gears"?
What does it mean to "row the gears"?
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03-10-2003, 06:09 PM
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Gamera ....
You are God ...thanks for hosting ...comparo was awesome! Was watching it while on a conference call today ....did my attention get distracted? hmmmm..... (still watching for the 10th time)
You are God ...thanks for hosting ...comparo was awesome! Was watching it while on a conference call today ....did my attention get distracted? hmmmm..... (still watching for the 10th time)
03-10-2003, 07:58 PM
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Finally had a chance to watch the download! Awesome!!!:D
The RX-8 looks incredible next to the other two cars -- the curves -- the lines if I say anymore my wife will get jealous.
You could tell the C&D guys were impressed and couldn't stop raving about the handling. If they had reviewed one with the GT package the comparo would have been a total blow-out.
The part showing the emergency lane change with the RX and the Mustang was hilarious. The RX looked like a world-class skier carving the course and the Mustang looked like an out of control first timer lost on a black diamond run :D
The RX-8 looks incredible next to the other two cars -- the curves -- the lines if I say anymore my wife will get jealous.
You could tell the C&D guys were impressed and couldn't stop raving about the handling. If they had reviewed one with the GT package the comparo would have been a total blow-out.
The part showing the emergency lane change with the RX and the Mustang was hilarious. The RX looked like a world-class skier carving the course and the Mustang looked like an out of control first timer lost on a black diamond run :D
03-10-2003, 08:43 PM
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Will someone please post it again! Please email me at donlindich@mac.com when it is up!!
03-11-2003, 01:05 PM
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well, my version is a bit fatter (due to the dimensions and bitrate), at 74MB, but if you want it, you can find it at..
http://66.206.4.159/cd.zip
DL it while you can..
Sorry didnt have time to make the file smaller, but hey beggers cant be choosey..
http://66.206.4.159/cd.zip
DL it while you can..
Sorry didnt have time to make the file smaller, but hey beggers cant be choosey..
Last edited by RX-Nut; 03-11-2003 at 06:02 PM.
03-11-2003, 02:44 PM
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Did everyone notice how complimentary the test driver was about the Mustang before giving it last place - talk about low expectations. What impressed me the most is that the RX-8 was less than 1 sec behind the Mustang but had a deficit of 150hp and 230lb ft torque.
03-11-2003, 04:35 PM
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Certainly appreciate the link being made available once again. IMHO, I consider this a 'must see' for anyone considering any of these 3 fine sports cars.
It appears to delve a little deeper than the article C&D published.
Thanks again !!
It appears to delve a little deeper than the article C&D published.
Thanks again !!
03-11-2003, 05:00 PM
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RX-Nut, thanks for posting your capture, it's always good to spread the bandwidth.
Here's an updated link (I finally switched my hosting service):
CarAndDriverTV_RX-8_G35C_SVT.zip
Here's an updated link (I finally switched my hosting service):
CarAndDriverTV_RX-8_G35C_SVT.zip
03-11-2003, 06:00 PM
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Thx... no problem!
FYI, I dumped my capture and am now using Gamera's one. His is better than mine and faster to download..
Use this link instead..
http://66.206.4.159/cd.zip
Sorry if I disconnected anyone if you were downloading..
FYI, I dumped my capture and am now using Gamera's one. His is better than mine and faster to download..
Use this link instead..
http://66.206.4.159/cd.zip
Sorry if I disconnected anyone if you were downloading..
03-11-2003, 08:14 PM
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thank you Gamera
That my friend was awsome, I missed your posting on Monday morning but I am double glad to get it now.
Originally posted by Gamera
I've put a copy of it here (I'll leave it up until 2:00pm PST). Sorry, I have to pace my bandwidth, can't afford to get shut down like the last time with the Best Motoring videos.
CarAndDriverTV_RX-8_G35C_SVT.zip
archive size: 57,821,847 bytes, about 5 min dl on T1
320x240 MPEG-1 VBR 800kbs
44K 16bit stereo 128kbs
10:10 minutes
updated link:
CarAndDriverTV_RX-8_G35C_SVT.zip
I've put a copy of it here (I'll leave it up until 2:00pm PST). Sorry, I have to pace my bandwidth, can't afford to get shut down like the last time with the Best Motoring videos.
CarAndDriverTV_RX-8_G35C_SVT.zip
archive size: 57,821,847 bytes, about 5 min dl on T1
320x240 MPEG-1 VBR 800kbs
44K 16bit stereo 128kbs
10:10 minutes
updated link:
CarAndDriverTV_RX-8_G35C_SVT.zip
03-14-2003, 04:55 PM
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Pelucidor, let's give credit where credit is due. I'm pretty sure they said the Mustang Cobra had a 4.6 0-60 and a 13ish in the quarter mile. They got a 5.9 0-60 on the RX8 and a... sonofagun, I don't remember what they got for the quarter mile.
If you want tremendous straight-line acceleration, there's a world of difference between that Mustang and the RX-8. As far as I know, if you want to beat that kind of straight line acceleration you'll need to buy a 'vette.
Of course, if you want usable back seats, cool styling, a rotary engine, better gas mileage, cheaper insurance, top notch handling, and $7,000 less to pay off in a car loan, that all adds up to a world and a half of difference in the RX-8's favor.
I'm easy to satisfy in this regard. The cars my wife and I have pull an 8.5 in the 0-60 mph. Going from that to 6 seconds will be more than enough to satisfy me. :D
If you want tremendous straight-line acceleration, there's a world of difference between that Mustang and the RX-8. As far as I know, if you want to beat that kind of straight line acceleration you'll need to buy a 'vette.
Of course, if you want usable back seats, cool styling, a rotary engine, better gas mileage, cheaper insurance, top notch handling, and $7,000 less to pay off in a car loan, that all adds up to a world and a half of difference in the RX-8's favor.
I'm easy to satisfy in this regard. The cars my wife and I have pull an 8.5 in the 0-60 mph. Going from that to 6 seconds will be more than enough to satisfy me. :D
03-15-2003, 12:01 AM
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Originally posted by FamilyGuy
I'm easy to satisfy in this regard. The cars my wife and I have pull an 8.5 in the 0-60 mph. Going from that to 6 seconds will be more than enough to satisfy me. :D
I'm easy to satisfy in this regard. The cars my wife and I have pull an 8.5 in the 0-60 mph. Going from that to 6 seconds will be more than enough to satisfy me. :D
03-15-2003, 03:10 PM
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Originally posted by Lensman
56/48 means it's beating the laws of physics too.
56/48 means it's beating the laws of physics too.
Seriously, with driver it is 52/48. Without driver it almost 50/50, and with 4 people in the car its is supposed be about 48/52.
Regardless, 2% isn't that big of a deal.
-Mr. Wigggles