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Originally Posted by khtm
The fact that you, some random guy whose comments are full of auto fan-boisism, don't think much of Gord, an admin on this site, who always posts insightful comments (in proper English) about things that many people were unaware of, is humerous.
And I will go on...just have a meeting to go to first.
And I will go on...just have a meeting to go to first.
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I second that: Let's all get along. We may never agree on which car is the best, but that's ok. Each car has it's own strengths and weeknesses.
MT Advantages:
Faster, faster, faster
Stick shift has a more sporty feel
AT Advantages:
Better in stop-n-go traffic
Better for drinking lattes
Better for talking on phone
Better for curvy roads with super-frequent shifting
Better for cranking the stereo (when you can't hear the engine)
Better for when someone else might need to drive
Paddle shifters are like playing a video game
Either way, you get:
Excellent handling
Cool looking car
Great interior
MT Advantages:
Faster, faster, faster
Stick shift has a more sporty feel
AT Advantages:
Better in stop-n-go traffic
Better for drinking lattes
Better for talking on phone
Better for curvy roads with super-frequent shifting
Better for cranking the stereo (when you can't hear the engine)
Better for when someone else might need to drive
Paddle shifters are like playing a video game
Either way, you get:
Excellent handling
Cool looking car
Great interior
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Originally Posted by jbrasure
I second that: Let's all get along. We may never agree on which car is the best, but that's ok. Each car has it's own strengths and weeknesses.
MT Advantages:
Faster, faster, faster
Stick shift has a more sporty feel
AT Advantages:
Better in stop-n-go traffic
Better for drinking lattes
Better for talking on phone
Better for curvy roads with super-frequent shifting
Better for cranking the stereo (when you can't hear the engine)
Better for when someone else might need to drive
Paddle shifters are like playing a video game
Either way, you get:
Excellent handling
Cool looking car
Great interior
MT Advantages:
Faster, faster, faster
Stick shift has a more sporty feel
AT Advantages:
Better in stop-n-go traffic
Better for drinking lattes
Better for talking on phone
Better for curvy roads with super-frequent shifting
Better for cranking the stereo (when you can't hear the engine)
Better for when someone else might need to drive
Paddle shifters are like playing a video game
Either way, you get:
Excellent handling
Cool looking car
Great interior
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Hiya all
We have to keep this thread and others specifically to auto drivers thriving with e-energy!
If as auto drivers we're going to make a stand and get noticed it's our obligation.
I'm going to try and push this thread as much as possible so please help and keep the.............
.................'we want an auto forum' alive!!!
Alot has been said in this thread, but from now on i will try and keep it in a more positive and mature manner and with your help, keep it informative to any auto rx8 driver, so please help by discussing anything and everything as a 4AT owner ok!!
There is no reason why this thread shouldn't almost always be in the new post area!
By doing this we will make a difference!
So Thanks to all the auto drivers in advance for helping with this
So here is my input for the day:-
I've recently upgraded my audio system and thought i'd share a pic or two and will show the final pics soon.
Remember to discuss everything and anything with your 4at rx8 in here from now on!
We have to keep this thread and others specifically to auto drivers thriving with e-energy!
If as auto drivers we're going to make a stand and get noticed it's our obligation.
I'm going to try and push this thread as much as possible so please help and keep the.............
.................'we want an auto forum' alive!!!
Alot has been said in this thread, but from now on i will try and keep it in a more positive and mature manner and with your help, keep it informative to any auto rx8 driver, so please help by discussing anything and everything as a 4AT owner ok!!
There is no reason why this thread shouldn't almost always be in the new post area!
By doing this we will make a difference!
So Thanks to all the auto drivers in advance for helping with this
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So here is my input for the day:-
I've recently upgraded my audio system and thought i'd share a pic or two and will show the final pics soon.
Remember to discuss everything and anything with your 4at rx8 in here from now on!
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I plan on getting it in a couple of months--maybe I'll be the first--the reason it is listed 'for M/T only" is simply because they don't have an auto to mount it to--therefore they technically don't know what to expect.
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Originally Posted by DreRX8
I plan on getting it in a couple of months--maybe I'll be the first--the reason it is listed 'for M/T only" is simply because they don't have an auto to mount it to--therefore they technically don't know what to expect.
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Luckily exhaust and intake are interchangeable on the AT and MT--its for the respective companies liability and marketing purposes why they only say MT--they just don't have any ATs to test them with.
Sidenote--I wonder what the market share of A/T vs. M/T on the RX8 is? Funny thing is I've seen more A/T RX8s than M/Ts--I'm sure that that is not indicative of the sales though.
Sidenote--I wonder what the market share of A/T vs. M/T on the RX8 is? Funny thing is I've seen more A/T RX8s than M/Ts--I'm sure that that is not indicative of the sales though.
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Yeah i'm just worried about adding these things to the car and actually getting a decrease in power. I've seen this mentioned in reference to the RX8... it's almost like they've rung most of the power out of the renesis already... I wish I could say I have 200 HP though :D
How do you see more AT than MT, there is no visual difference from the outside... i'm assuming you mean parked somewhere. I don't see the AT much when I peek in at the shifter area or the steering wheel.
How do you see more AT than MT, there is no visual difference from the outside... i'm assuming you mean parked somewhere. I don't see the AT much when I peek in at the shifter area or the steering wheel.
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Well--I mean from peaking in while they are parked as well as when I'm in my Millenia or when in my dad's Grand Cherokee. Sidenote--the only external way to tell is the absence of the 2nd oil cooler on the A/T vs. the M/T.
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Originally Posted by DreRX8
Well--I mean from peaking in while they are parked as well as when I'm in my Millenia or when in my dad's Grand Cherokee. Sidenote--the only external way to tell is the absence of the 2nd oil cooler on the A/T vs. the M/T.
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I have had a RB exhaust for 2 months and the REVi RB intake for 2 weeks. Both make a noticeable improvement in response, performance and sound. If you have had the RB products installed and the N-flash done , you will have a different beast on the road. There is no reason our RX-8 at's can't experience the same improved performance the mt 8 does.
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How is yours driving after the RB intake/exhaust combo? I am having the hardest time getting the N Flash--the dealer claims there isn't one
With the RB intake/exhaust--how much power would you say it has--8-10HP? Butt dyno feeling?
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Hey guys:
I'm running a Borla catback, K&N Typhoon intake, and CZ unit in my auto. No decrease in gas mileage and pulls much stronger than a stock auto 8. I'm waiting for the new intake from K&N to replace the current Typhoon intake.
I'm running a Borla catback, K&N Typhoon intake, and CZ unit in my auto. No decrease in gas mileage and pulls much stronger than a stock auto 8. I'm waiting for the new intake from K&N to replace the current Typhoon intake.
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Originally Posted by snizzle
nice setup, how much did that set you back? give us some specs on your design.....
Thanks dude,
running x2 rockford fosgate T110d2 subs, powered by a rockfordT10001d amp connected to a remote para punch eq w/variable frquency ang gain controller. I still have a few bits left to arrange but basically the setup so far has cost me $3300.
The system does sound good but i'm wonerding how much better it would of sounded with the punch subs instead of the power, but no real complaints its good sounding bass is enough 4 the stock bose.
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Originally Posted by DreRX8
How is yours driving after the RB intake/exhaust combo? I am having the hardest time getting the N Flash--the dealer claims there isn't one
With the RB intake/exhaust--how much power would you say it has--8-10HP? Butt dyno feeling?
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#145
Folks, I have a 2004 AT and I'm wondering about performance. Mine seems to be painfully slow off the line. I mean Mini Van slow! Once it gets up in rev's it starts to go pretty good, but forget about even the slightest hint of tire squeal from a standing start even with the Traction Control switched off.
Whats everyone elses experience?
Whats everyone elses experience?
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Originally Posted by Crazy8er
Folks, I have a 2004 AT and I'm wondering about performance. Mine seems to be painfully slow off the line. I mean Mini Van slow! Once it gets up in rev's it starts to go pretty good, but forget about even the slightest hint of tire squeal from a standing start even with the Traction Control switched off.
Whats everyone elses experience?
Whats everyone elses experience?
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I do always keep it in tiptronic mode though which lets me keep it in second gear for most of my city driving. I'm usually crusing at 3000 RPMs in 2nd, so it's no problem for me to wind the rotary up into its powerband if needed. If you're in full AT mode and drudging along in overdrive, then yeah I can see you having a problem with suddenly getting a burst of power when needed.
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Originally Posted by Crazy8er
Folks, I have a 2004 AT and I'm wondering about performance. Mine seems to be painfully slow off the line. I mean Mini Van slow! Once it gets up in rev's it starts to go pretty good, but forget about even the slightest hint of tire squeal from a standing start even with the Traction Control switched off.
Whats everyone elses experience?
Whats everyone elses experience?
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#148
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Another good thing about the padel shifters.. just think of them as laser triggers when some idiot cuts you off.
On a more serious note....
My left knee is a lot happier in stop and go traffic.
On a more serious note....
My left knee is a lot happier in stop and go traffic.
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"Another good thing about the padel shifters.. just think of them as laser triggers when some idiot cuts you off. "
Are you serious? Thats exactly what I want to do in my 30K dollar car, zoom around traffic upshifting randomly and going "MEWWP MEWWP MEWWWWP MEWWWP TAKE THAT EVO-OWNER!" at anyone who is driving something faster than me. (which is virtually everyone, except for a few hybrids, and maybe a couple older trucks)
But given the mentality of most the 8 owners, what with "lets add an intake and exhaust so it'll sound cool" I can't say I am surprised at that sentiment.
I have an idea, how about you just sit in your car and go "VROOM VROOM" and we can pretend its fast! You'll save hundreds! Or hell, just sit on your couch and make all the noises you want, and it wont even cost you 200 bucks a month in gas!
Are you serious? Thats exactly what I want to do in my 30K dollar car, zoom around traffic upshifting randomly and going "MEWWP MEWWP MEWWWWP MEWWWP TAKE THAT EVO-OWNER!" at anyone who is driving something faster than me. (which is virtually everyone, except for a few hybrids, and maybe a couple older trucks)
But given the mentality of most the 8 owners, what with "lets add an intake and exhaust so it'll sound cool" I can't say I am surprised at that sentiment.
I have an idea, how about you just sit in your car and go "VROOM VROOM" and we can pretend its fast! You'll save hundreds! Or hell, just sit on your couch and make all the noises you want, and it wont even cost you 200 bucks a month in gas!
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Originally Posted by lucidz
"Another good thing about the padel shifters.. just think of them as laser triggers when some idiot cuts you off. "
Are you serious? Thats exactly what I want to do in my 30K dollar car, zoom around traffic upshifting randomly and going "MEWWP MEWWP MEWWWWP MEWWWP TAKE THAT EVO-OWNER!" at anyone who is driving something faster than me. (which is virtually everyone, except for a few hybrids, and maybe a couple older trucks)
But given the mentality of most the 8 owners, what with "lets add an intake and exhaust so it'll sound cool" I can't say I am surprised at that sentiment.
I have an idea, how about you just sit in your car and go "VROOM VROOM" and we can pretend its fast! You'll save hundreds! Or hell, just sit on your couch and make all the noises you want, and it wont even cost you 200 bucks a month in gas!
Are you serious? Thats exactly what I want to do in my 30K dollar car, zoom around traffic upshifting randomly and going "MEWWP MEWWP MEWWWWP MEWWWP TAKE THAT EVO-OWNER!" at anyone who is driving something faster than me. (which is virtually everyone, except for a few hybrids, and maybe a couple older trucks)
But given the mentality of most the 8 owners, what with "lets add an intake and exhaust so it'll sound cool" I can't say I am surprised at that sentiment.
I have an idea, how about you just sit in your car and go "VROOM VROOM" and we can pretend its fast! You'll save hundreds! Or hell, just sit on your couch and make all the noises you want, and it wont even cost you 200 bucks a month in gas!
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