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Whats up ya'll? Im not new to Rotarys Ive owned a 91 and a 94 RX-7. Ive been looking in to the 8 since it came out and honestly Ive been off and on, I mean how much power does a 8 really have? I like the way its styled but my main consern is the POWER ...lol Anyways ya'll tell me what ya'll thing about the 8 seeing as ya'll drive it on a day to day bases...
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Yeah but I beat them all the time here In Houston I mean I though they would be faster. I was think Its all the restrictions on the exaust and intake...
Yeah but I beat them all the time here In Houston I mean I though they would be faster. I was think Its all the restrictions on the exaust and intake...
Nope it's just a bit slower than most other things...that's all...until you cheat and get a turbo.
my main concern for you would be spell check, your posts read like a fifth grader typed them
if "power is your main consern" (lol), then look elsewhere. This car wasn't designed to be a powerhouse, it was designed to be a practical sportscar. You won't be moving mountains, towing boats, or winning every stoplight rice...er...race with this car. What it does give you is a very comfortable car that you can drive everyday without worry, while also giving you something that can hold its own at the track or local twisties as well, all the while giving you room for 4 people and looking good at the same time It's no FD, but Mazda clearly stated at the onset of its development that it wasn't going to be.
my main concern for you would be spell check, your posts read like a fifth grader typed them
if "power is your main consern" (lol), then look elsewhere. This car wasn't designed to be a powerhouse, it was designed to be a practical sportscar. You won't be moving mountains, towing boats, or winning every stoplight rice...er...race with this car. What it does give you is a very comfortable car that you can drive everyday without worry, while also giving you something that can hold its own at the track or local twisties as well, all the while giving you room for 4 people and looking good at the same time It's no FD, but Mazda clearly stated at the onset of its development that it wasn't going to be.
Wow... Other than pointing out my typing and sound like a "Commercial"
You seem like a pretty cool dude. The Rx-8 sounds like a fun little car . I might give it a try... Thanx yellow Rx-8 you just made The Rx-8 sound like a Track Ballerina.
Wow... Other than pointing out my typing and sound like a "Commercial"
You seem like a pretty cool dude. The Rx-8 sounds like a fun little car . I might give it a try... Thanx yellow Rx-8 you just made The Rx-8 sound like a Track Ballerina.
I was just giving you **** dude, it really is a fun car and a joy to drive everyday, just know that it's by no means an FD successor, they haven't built that one yet
No prob dude Im just missing my FD. I really like the way the car looks. What kinda number could I expect from a turbo? Do you thank their fast then a 4port 2nd gen?
Come on now Its not that bad Is It? Im not much in to Drag racing. More SCCA.
If you are buying this car for SCCA, i am assuming you are referring to autocrossing... then you should do your reseach and see how well it does. The abilities of the 8 in autocrossing are very well known, and there is tons of information available.
Yes - admittedly, it's not a power beast on the low end but it's pretty quick in the upper RPMs (in my opinion). It handles well, looks great, and I enjoy it.
Last event I attended, the second fastest car out there was a stock '04 RX8 on Kumho V710 tires.
There were a several M3s and a few WRX STis as well - even a full race corvette. The RX8 smoked them all. It's a very capable car. Only one car, an Evolution, was faster. Funny how such an "underpowered" car can be so fast!
Plus, its a real head-turner and a blast to drive every day.
That's my take.
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Ive been Ax-ing a ZX2 for the past 2 years and it doesn't do bad. But Im ready for a new car so. But what happends when you guys break?
I don't know. I've never broke my car.
Seriously... you shouldn't have to ask if the 8 is good at autocrossing if you've ever seen the results from any national autocross in the last 2 seasons.
Seriously... you shouldn't have to ask if the 8 is good at autocrossing if you've ever seen the results from any national autocross in the last 2 seasons.
Only the cons out measure the pros for the most part in the opinions of a couple of the the Rx8 owners I have talked to only due to power and engine trouble.
But every thing else sounds good I thing with the right mod's I could really be some thing... I'd like to already have mine. Im shooting for the silver one with the
black interior and the privious owner had the stock rims powder coated a weird
Bronze gunmetal...
...lol Anyways ya'll tell me what ya'll thing about the 8 seeing as ya'll drive it on a day to day bases...
It's no FD, but Mazda clearly stated at the onset of its development that it wasn't going to be.
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