So I was cruising around with my friend today in his Auto RX8. We were looking for cars for me since I had traded in my Auto RX8. We came upon a Manual RX8 on about the 3rd car lot we went to. So figured since we havent really seen any videos of the difference in performance, we would make one.

So here it is. 2004 Auto RX8 with GReddy Sp2 Vs. 2004 Manual RX8 Stock

First Race (http://media.putfile.com/firstrace70)
Second Race (http://media.putfile.com/secondrace)

First race I took it up to 95mph from starting out at about 45mph. Second race was 40mph to about 75-80mph.

Results came out to what we had expected.

We would have made a video from a dead stop, but the Manager of the Car Lot was riding with me and he told me if I wanted to test it out I had to do it from a roll so I wouldnt waste the tires.

haha yea . i ran my friend with an auto. oh man he got owned lol

that video is hilarious! haha

tell me that is not initial d music in the backround... :rolleyes:

LOL... now I know my reason for trading in... :D:

oh yea! i 4got to add! it was initial D MUSIC!!!!

i used to have an 04 auto but traded in for a 05 manual 5 months ago and im lovin it! the first reason was cause i got a hell of a deal out of it and the second reason is that there is a noticeable amount of difference in power. an auto can also be fun at some point though. my reaction to this is like :SHOCKED:

Make's me glad I went for the MT.

^word. I get back chills when I think back to half a year ago when I almost went with the AT out the door. But then I found rx8club and a good deal on a GT MT :)

Wow, that puts it in perspective. That is a monumental difference. Thanks for that.

All I know is, the AT gets 164 TQ. at 5000 RPM and the MT gets 159 TQ. at 5500 RPM.

Yeah, that 5 ft.lb made all the differnce.

wow nice, now all i have to do is convinece my friend to trade his in, Manual all the way no other way.

Hey I cant see them. What gives?

All I know is, the AT gets 164 TQ. at 5000 RPM and the MT gets 159 TQ. at 5500 RPM.


lol... no need to defend. Automatics need loving too. :grouphug:

The first video wasn't so good because the manual started out way ahead of the automatic, so it doesn't us show too much, but the second one was nice.

If you REALLY want to put the automatic RX-8 to shame and show everyone the huge difference between these two cars, you've got to do a video of the two from a dead stop, with a properly launched manual. Hell, even without an abusive clutch launch the manual would make quick work of the automatic, but against any other car you would feather the clutch to 5000 - 8000 RPM, so why hold any punches? :evil_laug

On the bright side...hopefully the manual RX-8 won't pull (as much) on a 2006 automatic RX-8, but only time will tell.

The first video wasn't so good because the manual started out way ahead of the automatic, so it doesn't us show too much, but the second one was nice.

If you REALLY want to put the automatic RX-8 to shame and show everyone the huge difference between these two cars, you've got to do a video of the two from a dead stop, with a properly launched manual. Hell, even without an abusive clutch launch the manual would make quick work of the automatic, but against any other car you would feather the clutch to 5000 - 8000 RPM, so why hold any punches? :evil_laug

On the bright side...hopefully the manual RX-8 won't pull (as much) on a 2006 automatic RX-8, but only time will tell.

The first video I just completely left the Auto RX8. My friend was just alittle late on pressing the record button.

Seeing how much faster the Manual is than the Auto, my friend in the video is no longer going to Turbo the Auto and just trade up to a Manual. :hahano:

The first video I just completely left the Auto RX8. My friend was just alittle late on pressing the record button.

Seeing how much faster the Manual is than the Auto, my friend in the video is no longer going to Turbo the Auto and just trade up to a Manual. :hahano:



I think that is a wise descion...BUWHAHAHHAHAHAHAH! :yesnod: :lol: :yelrotflm

Dang that was funny, cursing and loosing at the same time.....priceless!

LOL I didnt even consider the auto ... I was looking for used 8s at a dealership here in Tampa, and the salesman says "Yeah, we got a automatic silver RX-8 over there" ...

"Okay, thanks" and I walked away

I've driven both and there certainly doesn't feel like there is that much of a difference once you get rolling. After you hit 3rd in the AT it's a different story but up until 60 or so I would say they are fairly close unless you abuse the clutch in the MT from a stop. I don't think anyone claims that the AT is faster. The torque comment is just stupid and will go away with the 2006 AT 6port anyway.

Too bad i've spent way too much money on my 2004 AT because sometimes I get the itch for the MT i'll admit.

was he using the auto-stick?

I hope this shuts up all the manual owners who say there's not much difference in acceleration between the two.

Especially people that say the top ends are similar.

All I know is, the AT gets 164 TQ. at 5000 RPM and the MT gets 159 TQ. at 5500 RPM.
Yeah the AT also weighs more than the MT and has 40 less horses, so what's your point?

The only race that the AT would have a chance in hell at is something like 0-2 MPH. ;)

I expected it to be worse. I'm pretty sure my chevy malibu could be the auto.

I expected it to be worse. I'm pretty sure my chevy malibu could be the auto.

And beat them both in a straight line, lol

^both? :uhh:

cursing and losing at the same time..


thats what happened when i tried that with a Supra TT...hahaha

^both? :uhh:

Malibu SS maybe? :yelrotflm

And beat them both in a straight line, lol
LOL you're hilarious Mr. Automatic Fanboi. :yelrotflm

Your posts get stupider and stupider. Just because you have an inferiority complex with your car doesn't mean you have to try to drag the true driving enthusiasts down with you.

2005 RX-8 MT 0-60 5.9 seconds
2005 RX-8 AT 0-60 7.5 seconds
2005 Chevy Malibu SS 0-60 7.8 seconds

lol, it was just sarcasm khtm (I think)

It was more sarcasm. But don't sleep on the malibus. They will surprise you off the line.

Sorry I just had to vent...every post he makes I want to e-slap him.

All I know is, the AT gets 164 TQ. at 5000 RPM and the MT gets 159 TQ. at 5500 RPM.

:yelrotflm :yelrotflm That must really be all you know.


Why is this thread still open? I figured the mods would count this as street racing.

and they have:) this thread closed- we do not allow street racing posts on this forum. take it to the traack.