Rx-8 Discussion
08-21-2003, 03:33 PM
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I have seen a couple of them already running the streets and I can't help to say I love it. But some people going around saying it aint all that good as they thought it would be, what do you guys think?
08-21-2003, 04:05 PM
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well, its n/a so the power potential out of the box isn't as high as the fd, that could be a bit of a let down. also the fact that it doesn't have competitive numbers with many of the newer sports cars recently released. i really don't think it was supposed to be a contender as far as performance goes, i say wait till/if they release a new rx-7 hopefully that will be more competitive.
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08-21-2003, 04:26 PM
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who cares what its comparing to on the market
think of 13b na and 12a na.....how much power were they putting at the wheels
stock s5 13bt put down 180 something ....13bmsp are putting down 170-180
i think thats ******* good
think of 13b na and 12a na.....how much power were they putting at the wheels
stock s5 13bt put down 180 something ....13bmsp are putting down 170-180
i think thats ******* good
08-21-2003, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Munch' date='Munch pistons for lunch,Aug 21 2003, 04:59 PM
I reakon it looks to much like a family car..... 
It's a sports sedan, 4-doors, no b-pillar. And, personally, for what it is and isn't I think the car rocks!
It'll never be a replacement for my FD or FC (or for the FB I used to have), but if I wanted something sporty that I could toss my kids in the back and take off it's perfect.
Right now if I want to take one of my boys somewhere I'm screwed. My 94 FD has two front air-bags, so I have to take my stupid conversion van.
08-21-2003, 07:18 PM
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I'd take one for a daily driver.. In person they are pretty cool. There is just way too many similarities in all the new sportscars. They all have similar lines. I remember when the FD came out everyone was like HOLY ****!!!
Only cars that make me do that now are one's I can't or will ever be able to afford........
Only cars that make me do that now are one's I can't or will ever be able to afford........
08-21-2003, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 9BASE3' date='Aug 22 2003, 12:18 AM
I'd take one for a daily driver.. In person they are pretty cool. There is just way too many similarities in all the new sportscars. They all have similar lines. I remember when the FD came out everyone was like HOLY ****!!!
Only cars that make me do that now are one's I can't or will ever be able to afford........
Only cars that make me do that now are one's I can't or will ever be able to afford........
especially if the paint didnt come off in sheets and the dealers knew how to work on twin turbo systems.
08-21-2003, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by pengaru' date='Aug 21 2003, 06:39 PM
[quote name='9BASE3' date='Aug 22 2003, 12:18 AM'] I'd take one for a daily driver.. In person they are pretty cool. There is just way too many similarities in all the new sportscars. They all have similar lines. I remember when the FD came out everyone was like HOLY ****!!!
Only cars that make me do that now are one's I can't or will ever be able to afford........
Only cars that make me do that now are one's I can't or will ever be able to afford........
especially if the paint didnt come off in sheets and the dealers knew how to work on twin turbo systems. [/quote]
True LOL
08-21-2003, 07:55 PM
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There are a bunch of people on the RX8 forum that say they dynoed their car and it only came up 175rwhp.. which would mean a 75 hp loss in the drivetrain. Needless to say they were pissed and demanded an explanation from the dealership.
The best the dealerships could probably come up with was.. "Well, we think you threw a piston in cylinder 3."
I added that last part.. I dunno what the stealerships said.
The best the dealerships could probably come up with was.. "Well, we think you threw a piston in cylinder 3."
I added that last part.. I dunno what the stealerships said.