Not sure how the RX-8 does it
08-22-2009 | 10:46 PM
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i can tell you this--i went fi and i am putting out about 300hp to the wheels and approx 200 tq.
i run 275/35 nittos(not the best track tire but ok) and track pads--you get the picture.
C6's that are driven well do not smoke me anymore. They still pull be coming out of the turns a little and also pull me a little on the long straights, but it seems like they are not as quick in transitioning and dont trail brake as well. Sometimes their gearing is off a little so they have to shift more.
C6's are great cars--dont get me wrong. But the RX8 with a little more power shows that its chassis, brakes etc can run in the same league.
The c6 seems to be a little more stable at speed over 120
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i run 275/35 nittos(not the best track tire but ok) and track pads--you get the picture.
C6's that are driven well do not smoke me anymore. They still pull be coming out of the turns a little and also pull me a little on the long straights, but it seems like they are not as quick in transitioning and dont trail brake as well. Sometimes their gearing is off a little so they have to shift more.
C6's are great cars--dont get me wrong. But the RX8 with a little more power shows that its chassis, brakes etc can run in the same league.
The c6 seems to be a little more stable at speed over 120
OD
I agree that the RX-8 is like a faster version of the Miata while the 350z is a slower version of the Corvette
08-22-2009 | 10:49 PM
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Amen brother.
You guys should have quit while you were ahead.
No, they're not doing it right. There should be very little difference between how much speed equally driven sports cars on good tires (be they Corvettes, RX-8s, or Miatas) carry through the apex. Track days aren't a good venue for comparing cars since driver skill and determination vary so much If you're carrying "substantially more speed" than other cars, odds are they just aren't pushing as hard as you are.
Let's be realistic about what the RX-8 is and isn't. It's definitely a great package that's fun to drive and inexpensive while also handling well and having room to carry four people. A giant killer amongst sports cars it's not, though.
No, they're not doing it right. There should be very little difference between how much speed equally driven sports cars on good tires (be they Corvettes, RX-8s, or Miatas) carry through the apex. Track days aren't a good venue for comparing cars since driver skill and determination vary so much If you're carrying "substantially more speed" than other cars, odds are they just aren't pushing as hard as you are.
Let's be realistic about what the RX-8 is and isn't. It's definitely a great package that's fun to drive and inexpensive while also handling well and having room to carry four people. A giant killer amongst sports cars it's not, though.
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