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Originally Posted by Phil@desertboilers.com
I would.
Well that's good, because before not to long one will be available from 'down under' which will have jumping in sheer delight. :p
I'll be sure to keep you informed of progress here, but testing stages can get tricky, so be patient - as it is a virtue
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Hmmmm
Since a few people want to know if the AT 8 has a governor I will make a video the day of X~Mas for yall...
Ill show me going all the way from 0-125 mph to shut off of all fuel.
Im not complaining on the Governor as of I am not driving 125mph at all times.
Its just when I am on an empty Interstate I have the Need For Speed and it needs to be settled.
Since a few people want to know if the AT 8 has a governor I will make a video the day of X~Mas for yall...
Ill show me going all the way from 0-125 mph to shut off of all fuel.
Im not complaining on the Governor as of I am not driving 125mph at all times.
Its just when I am on an empty Interstate I have the Need For Speed and it needs to be settled.
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Originally Posted by SimplexEffect
Hmmmm
Since a few people want to know if the AT 8 has a governor I will make a video the day of X~Mas for yall...
Ill show me going all the way from 0-125 mph to shut off of all fuel.
Im not complaining on the Governor as of I am not driving 125mph at all times.
Its just when I am on an empty Interstate I have the Need For Speed and it needs to be settled.
Since a few people want to know if the AT 8 has a governor I will make a video the day of X~Mas for yall...
Ill show me going all the way from 0-125 mph to shut off of all fuel.
Im not complaining on the Governor as of I am not driving 125mph at all times.
Its just when I am on an empty Interstate I have the Need For Speed and it needs to be settled.
I wonder if you could also do a few runs to show how quick your gears engage with the paddle shifts.
I'm sure there'd be plenty of interest there too! :p
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I went 4 a drive earlier and my gears seem to consistantly engage in under a sec,
so i was thinking perhaps i should make a video of this just to satisfy some curious minds.
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Your videos would be a great treat, but remember
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p.s. Thanks again for your views in the poll, although i was aiming for just happy or sad with the auto tranny
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Originally Posted by G8rboy
I guess Gord's liberal use of "slushbox" wasn't a strong enough hint? :D
Listen i've seen your sub box and its cool, i was thinking of one like this, but, i saw this one by 4080.
Since you know about these things - probably quite abit more than me!
Do u think this concept would sound good in the car?
Would appreciate any comments, thanks dude
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You should see if you can rev match on a downshift. If you can, then your car is definitely NOT shifting instantaneously. If it could shift instantly, you would not have time to rev match on a downshift. The 1+ second delay during shifting is what lets me rev match on mine. There's a momentary delay before the lower gear engages where I can freely rev the engine.
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Originally Posted by Vertigo-1
You should see if you can rev match on a downshift. If you can, then your car is definitely NOT shifting instantaneously. If it could shift instantly, you would not have time to rev match on a downshift. The 1+ second delay during shifting is what lets me rev match on mine. There's a momentary delay before the lower gear engages where I can freely rev the engine.
Is this the same for when your shifting up a gear aswell?
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That SMG option is going to be pretty useless unless theyadd some power to this car
Originally Posted by DreRX8
An SMG in the RX8 would be a very interesting proposition. How quick would the 'hi-power" RX8 be with a 5spd auto tranny or 6spd SMG? My guess is a mid 6-low 7 second 0-60 car?
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By the way Gord96grd what car do u own, a manual or auto?
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Originally Posted by mr2000x
Is this the same for when your shifting up a gear aswell?
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I test drove a Z4 2.4 with the SMG tranny and while it was not as much fun as a manual--it has its interesting merits--in an RX8 (assuming it would be as good of a tranny as the BMW SMG unit) it would be killer. I definately would trade up to that.
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Originally Posted by SimplexEffect
But for now its just gonna be that spoiler im purchasing for X~Mas.
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Or is a secret till the pics go up??
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Anyways i'm curious, what have u opted 2 go 4?
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Originally Posted by Dlin23
my a/t 8...lil old pics but here are a few. I got a 8inch lcd dvd player on dash now but it not in pics.
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Originally Posted by SimplexEffect
Its just when I am on an empty Interstate I have the Need For Speed and it needs to be settled.
Hahaha, that's a trip. I totally know what you mean, though. It sounds like you've already done the 0-125mph test before, but let me know if you find acceleration to be rather slow above 100mph. Seems like manual 8's dont have the same problem that I've discussed before in another thread.
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hmm markd... well the thing is i kinda wanted to get rims but didn't know which one i really wanted. I hate the front of the stock look on the 8 soo i had to get a kit and now i am love with it like crazy. Also money was an issue, if i had enough i would get rims + body same time but didn't. Just patience =) rims will be on sometime soon(after winter). Once my wheels are on i will be sure to post pics.
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Originally Posted by markd
Hahaha, that's a trip. I totally know what you mean, though. It sounds like you've already done the 0-125mph test before, but let me know if you find acceleration to be rather slow above 100mph. Seems like manual 8's dont have the same problem that I've discussed before in another thread.
Well I have gotten my rx8 to burnout at 90mph before.... This was on a simple downshift from 4th to 3rd at 90mph.... You should have seen the look on the guys face that was driving the Mustang Gt when I did it the first time...
I dont find my speed slowing down alot after 100mph... Just around the 120 mph range.
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Originally Posted by Dlin23
hmm markd... well the thing is i kinda wanted to get rims but didn't know which one i really wanted. I hate the front of the stock look on the 8 soo i had to get a kit and now i am love with it like crazy. Also money was an issue, if i had enough i would get rims + body same time but didn't. Just patience =) rims will be on sometime soon(after winter). Once my wheels are on i will be sure to post pics.
Originally Posted by SimplexEffect
Well I have gotten my rx8 to burnout at 90mph before.... This was on a simple downshift from 4th to 3rd at 90mph.... You should have seen the look on the guys face that was driving the Mustang Gt when I did it the first time...
I dont find my speed slowing down alot after 100mph... Just around the 120 mph range.
I dont find my speed slowing down alot after 100mph... Just around the 120 mph range.
In regard to the acceleration, I don't over-speed that often (I'm actually beginning to somehow control my on-road aggression--tough thing to do, this being my first sports car), but when I do, I notice acceleration slows from 100-115 as compared to say 65-80. Something tells me that's how most engines probably are, but I'm not one to know any better.
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Originally Posted by SimplexEffect
Well I have gotten my rx8 to burnout at 90mph before.... This was on a simple downshift from 4th to 3rd at 90mph.... You should have seen the look on the guys face that was driving the Mustang Gt when I did it the first time...
I dont find my speed slowing down alot after 100mph... Just around the 120 mph range.
I dont find my speed slowing down alot after 100mph... Just around the 120 mph range.
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First off, I love my Auto RX8 but......
I hate the fact that i've only got 4 gears to play with and really only two as far as reving the engine goes. Rarely do I get a chance to go above 80 (my choice). I wish they had found a 5spd Auto or something along those lines. Mazda knew everyone would bash the Auto, it was a quick stopgap until they could get something else for the tranny.
That said, the Auto is a blast to drive even if it is a little underpowered for a sports car. The car has so many other redeeming qualities, some of which you don't notice until you've had the car for a while. The interior won me over and I still find new things about it that I love. Everyone comments on how nice the interior looks and how comfortable the car is to ride in. The gauges are simply beautiful.
I'd like to put on the exact same kit that the superchanged RX8 had in that issue of Speed. That thing looks like it has teeth.
People who are not happy with their car are always more vocal about it.....
I hate the fact that i've only got 4 gears to play with and really only two as far as reving the engine goes. Rarely do I get a chance to go above 80 (my choice). I wish they had found a 5spd Auto or something along those lines. Mazda knew everyone would bash the Auto, it was a quick stopgap until they could get something else for the tranny.
That said, the Auto is a blast to drive even if it is a little underpowered for a sports car. The car has so many other redeeming qualities, some of which you don't notice until you've had the car for a while. The interior won me over and I still find new things about it that I love. Everyone comments on how nice the interior looks and how comfortable the car is to ride in. The gauges are simply beautiful.
I'd like to put on the exact same kit that the superchanged RX8 had in that issue of Speed. That thing looks like it has teeth.
People who are not happy with their car are always more vocal about it.....
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Originally Posted by snizzle
First off, I love my Auto RX8 but......
I'd like to put on the exact same kit that the superchanged RX8 had in that issue of Speed. That thing looks like it has teeth.
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I'd like to put on the exact same kit that the superchanged RX8 had in that issue of Speed. That thing looks like it has teeth.
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i would like to see them,
Also has anyone else had one of those 4080 boxes for the sub installed?
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Originally Posted by mr2000x
If u have any links or pics of this car
i would like to see them,
Also has anyone else had one of those 4080 boxes for the sub installed?
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i would like to see them,
Also has anyone else had one of those 4080 boxes for the sub installed?
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Thanks for the link snizzle
I've seen that b4, never realised we were talking about that one,
wonder if there's a full story of that issue on the web somewhere!![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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I've seen that b4, never realised we were talking about that one,
wonder if there's a full story of that issue on the web somewhere!
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thanks
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Originally Posted by mr2000x
Thanks for the link snizzle
I've seen that b4, never realised we were talking about that one,
wonder if there's a full story of that issue on the web somewhere!![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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I've seen that b4, never realised we were talking about that one,
wonder if there's a full story of that issue on the web somewhere!
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thanks
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For less than $5k leave the six speed rx8 looking at your rear bumper....and many others 4 that matter too
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mr2000x For less than $5k leave the six speed rx8 looking at your rear bumper....and many others 4 that matter too