We didn't win
03-09-2004, 10:33 AM
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Originally posted by eccles
Apparently this was more than just a beauty contest.
Apparently this was more than just a beauty contest.
Remember, it was the READER'S CHOICE awards - the ranking was a result of votes on the R&T web site, and all the performance and impressions they reported were not factored at all. All it means is that the Subaru community did enough ballot-box stuffing to take the win. We didn't do quite enough ballot-box stuffing for the win, but still took 2nd!
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03-09-2004, 11:44 AM
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Originally posted by Gord96BRG
the ranking was a result of votes on the R&T web site. [...] All it means is that the Subaru community did enough ballot-box stuffing to take the win. We didn't do quite enough ballot-box stuffing for the win, but still took 2nd!
the ranking was a result of votes on the R&T web site. [...] All it means is that the Subaru community did enough ballot-box stuffing to take the win. We didn't do quite enough ballot-box stuffing for the win, but still took 2nd!
03-09-2004, 08:23 PM
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No no my friends, Conan O'Brian owns all!!
No no my friends, Conan O'Brian owns all!!
03-25-2004, 06:29 PM
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It s a tie for me - I'm either going to buy a Z or an RX-8. I was unaware of the problems associated with the RX-8's flooding problem. I have driven 2 models of both cars, and like them both. I am going to purchase in August 04, so I'm learning all i can about both vehicles. I have owned 2 Rx-7's in past. how pervasive is this flooding problem anyway?
03-27-2004, 12:24 AM
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No flooding here. I understand though that flooding was an issue with the 7's too and you say you owned them. Did you experience problems then?
Hey guys, as far as racing and perfomance comparison goes. My father told me a story of a race that involved an RX7 and a Porsche. The RX7 driver teasingly stated he would win. The Porsche driver came back with a remark that a Mazda would never beat his Porsche. Then during the race, the Mazda passed the Porsche and then accelerated on, shattering the Porsche's windshield with the shrill scream of the rotary.
Have you heard this? He says he read it somewhere as a true story. That is wild.
Hey guys, as far as racing and perfomance comparison goes. My father told me a story of a race that involved an RX7 and a Porsche. The RX7 driver teasingly stated he would win. The Porsche driver came back with a remark that a Mazda would never beat his Porsche. Then during the race, the Mazda passed the Porsche and then accelerated on, shattering the Porsche's windshield with the shrill scream of the rotary.
Have you heard this? He says he read it somewhere as a true story. That is wild.
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Soooo many opinions... Simply stated, If you haven't road tested the RX8, don't blab about apples and oranges an online stats...The 8's most outstanding feature is its chassis/handling, we all know its a little emissions choked, it will lose light to light exchanges when left stock, but on a track it beats cars with 100+ HP/weight advantages...To all non 8 beleivers: the 8 has a grin factor of 9 when behind the wheel, drifting a 50/50 balanced car has to be tried to be understood! The 350 beats you up, the Honda's styling is 2y old, and I won't spend alot more money on a boobaru rally car to drive paved roads...All talk would end if only the 8 had the 280 HP they rumored before it came out... PS: no disrespect to the Z or the boob..lol ...Just defending my 60 payment wonder...
04-03-2004, 12:19 PM
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Originally posted by Matt G
Soooo many opinions... Simply stated, If you haven't road tested the RX8, don't blab about apples and oranges an online stats...The 8's most outstanding feature is its chassis/handling, we all know its a little emissions choked, it will lose light to light exchanges when left stock, but on a track it beats cars with 100+ HP/weight advantages...To all non 8 beleivers: the 8 has a grin factor of 9 when behind the wheel, drifting a 50/50 balanced car has to be tried to be understood! The 350 beats you up, the Honda's styling is 2y old, and I won't spend alot more money on a boobaru rally car to drive paved roads...All talk would end if only the 8 had the 280 HP they rumored before it came out... PS: no disrespect to the Z or the boob..lol ...Just defending my 60 payment wonder...
Soooo many opinions... Simply stated, If you haven't road tested the RX8, don't blab about apples and oranges an online stats...The 8's most outstanding feature is its chassis/handling, we all know its a little emissions choked, it will lose light to light exchanges when left stock, but on a track it beats cars with 100+ HP/weight advantages...To all non 8 beleivers: the 8 has a grin factor of 9 when behind the wheel, drifting a 50/50 balanced car has to be tried to be understood! The 350 beats you up, the Honda's styling is 2y old, and I won't spend alot more money on a boobaru rally car to drive paved roads...All talk would end if only the 8 had the 280 HP they rumored before it came out... PS: no disrespect to the Z or the boob..lol ...Just defending my 60 payment wonder...
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Originally posted by Matt G
Soooo many opinions... Simply stated, If you haven't road tested the RX8, don't blab about apples and oranges an online stats...The 8's most outstanding feature is its chassis/handling, we all know its a little emissions choked, it will lose light to light exchanges when left stock, but on a track it beats cars with 100+ HP/weight advantages...To all non 8 beleivers: the 8 has a grin factor of 9 when behind the wheel, drifting a 50/50 balanced car has to be tried to be understood! The 350 beats you up, the Honda's styling is 2y old, and I won't spend alot more money on a boobaru rally car to drive paved roads...All talk would end if only the 8 had the 280 HP they rumored before it came out... PS: no disrespect to the Z or the boob..lol ...Just defending my 60 payment wonder...
Soooo many opinions... Simply stated, If you haven't road tested the RX8, don't blab about apples and oranges an online stats...The 8's most outstanding feature is its chassis/handling, we all know its a little emissions choked, it will lose light to light exchanges when left stock, but on a track it beats cars with 100+ HP/weight advantages...To all non 8 beleivers: the 8 has a grin factor of 9 when behind the wheel, drifting a 50/50 balanced car has to be tried to be understood! The 350 beats you up, the Honda's styling is 2y old, and I won't spend alot more money on a boobaru rally car to drive paved roads...All talk would end if only the 8 had the 280 HP they rumored before it came out... PS: no disrespect to the Z or the boob..lol ...Just defending my 60 payment wonder...
04-04-2004, 04:21 PM
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Originally posted by RodsterinFL
Hey guys, as far as racing and perfomance comparison goes. My father told me a story of a race that involved an RX7 and a Porsche. The RX7 driver teasingly stated he would win. The Porsche driver came back with a remark that a Mazda would never beat his Porsche. Then during the race, the Mazda passed the Porsche and then accelerated on, shattering the Porsche's windshield with the shrill scream of the rotary.
Have you heard this? He says he read it somewhere as a true story. That is wild.
Hey guys, as far as racing and perfomance comparison goes. My father told me a story of a race that involved an RX7 and a Porsche. The RX7 driver teasingly stated he would win. The Porsche driver came back with a remark that a Mazda would never beat his Porsche. Then during the race, the Mazda passed the Porsche and then accelerated on, shattering the Porsche's windshield with the shrill scream of the rotary.
Have you heard this? He says he read it somewhere as a true story. That is wild.
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Originally posted by Hercules
They both suck.
Jon Stewart on the Daily Show rules
They both suck.
Jon Stewart on the Daily Show rules
Zthang why don't you go out and buy a RX8 and Blitz SC. I think the would equal the cost of a 350Z track. If not then it would be decently close.
STi good car
Rx8 good car-good performance-great sytling-good practicality
GT3 awesome car
350Z decent car
There you have it, the results of my mind are in. I would take the 8 over the STi, but that doesn't mean the Sti doesn't kick as* in performance, but is only a notch above one of Bangles creations for styling and it has good practicality. 350Z is ok, just not too practical for the performance, but has good performance and decent styling. Porsche GT3 is not too practical, but has the awesome performance and good styling...
Rod, The 8 doesn't flood for no reason, only if you shut it down if it is not warmed up. Doesn't happen most of the time when you shut it down like that anyways.
That is a pretty funny story about Porsche and 7
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