Depressing performance numbers
04-05-2006, 09:33 PM
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Depressing performance numbers
Ok 17.8 and 17.9 sec quarter mile for auto RX-8. I am depressed now... I probably can't even beat kia. 
I am noticing how unresponsive or dead engine feels lately... I wonder if this is a sign of losing compression in the engine?
What is normal quarter mile time for auto ? If 17.8 second is NORMAL time for auto RX-8 I might think of getting a new car.
I am noticing how unresponsive or dead engine feels lately... I wonder if this is a sign of losing compression in the engine?
What is normal quarter mile time for auto ? If 17.8 second is NORMAL time for auto RX-8 I might think of getting a new car.
04-05-2006, 09:41 PM
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Ok 17.8 and 17.9 sec quarter mile for auto RX-8. I am depressed now... I probably can't even beat kia.
I am noticing how unresponsive or dead engine feels lately... I wonder if this is a sign of losing compression in the engine?
What is normal quarter mile time for auto ? If 17.8 second is NORMAL time for auto RX-8 I might think of getting a new car.
I am noticing how unresponsive or dead engine feels lately... I wonder if this is a sign of losing compression in the engine?
What is normal quarter mile time for auto ? If 17.8 second is NORMAL time for auto RX-8 I might think of getting a new car.
04-05-2006, 09:45 PM
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Any auto owners took their car to track?
Should I have compression check to see if there is any loss of power due to blown engine?
Mazda 3 s were running 14 sec quarter mile... This is embarassing for flagship sports car even with the auto. I was expecting 16.8 sec for RX-8 with auto. I know that is no rocket but 18 sec quarter mile is way too slow for any standard.
I am gonna take my GTI to track this friday to make me feel better... sigh~
Should I have compression check to see if there is any loss of power due to blown engine?
Mazda 3 s were running 14 sec quarter mile... This is embarassing for flagship sports car even with the auto. I was expecting 16.8 sec for RX-8 with auto. I know that is no rocket but 18 sec quarter mile is way too slow for any standard.
I am gonna take my GTI to track this friday to make me feel better... sigh~
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04-05-2006, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by typej
Ok 17.8 and 17.9 sec quarter mile for auto RX-8. I am depressed now... I probably can't even beat kia.
I am noticing how unresponsive or dead engine feels lately... I wonder if this is a sign of losing compression in the engine?
What is normal quarter mile time for auto ? If 17.8 second is NORMAL time for auto RX-8 I might think of getting a new car.
I am noticing how unresponsive or dead engine feels lately... I wonder if this is a sign of losing compression in the engine?
What is normal quarter mile time for auto ? If 17.8 second is NORMAL time for auto RX-8 I might think of getting a new car.
04-05-2006, 10:01 PM
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Haha, i think this is the 1st drag times for an auto rx8. come on man, what do you expect, it probably took you forever to get to the powerband with that 4 speed trans, you were never in the powerband and this car lacks torque
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04-05-2006, 10:02 PM
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This could explain things as well. WTF are you doing to your 8?
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As AT RX-8 Owner, only times I felt like trading my car in are when I am filling up at the gas station (getting 14mpg~18mpg 
) and when engine blew (@28k miles) and I was without a car for about two weeks (I declined rental).
) and when engine blew (@28k miles) and I was without a car for about two weeks (I declined rental).
04-05-2006, 10:08 PM
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I have about 38k miles and car is awesome in everyday driving.
What's the quarter mile time for manual RX-8s? I want to test drive one to see if I feel like switching over to manual. It is pretty much set in stone that I won't waste my time taking AUTO RX-8 to the track.
Also, I didn't see single RX-8 at the track... Not even manual ones. I was the sole RX-8 and there were a lot of people out tonight. So I guess even manual RX-8 are not coming out to play. On the other hands, track was infested with SRT-4s... they are multiplying like a virus...
What's the quarter mile time for manual RX-8s? I want to test drive one to see if I feel like switching over to manual. It is pretty much set in stone that I won't waste my time taking AUTO RX-8 to the track.
Also, I didn't see single RX-8 at the track... Not even manual ones. I was the sole RX-8 and there were a lot of people out tonight. So I guess even manual RX-8 are not coming out to play. On the other hands, track was infested with SRT-4s... they are multiplying like a virus...
04-05-2006, 10:11 PM
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It's nice to see someone actually took an old automatic 8 to the strip. Considering it takes over 8 seconds to get to 60 in an automatic, you shouldn't be too surprised that it does the quarter in 17 - 18 seconds at all. Hopefully you made sure to use tiptronic mode so that you redlined at 7500 to squeeze every bit of power out of the 4 port, along with brake torqued launches. If you were looking for performance you should have bought stick.
The 2006 automatic should be available at dealerships in a month or so, and they've got a couple upgrades which should bring them to at least a 16 second quarter mile. Maybe you could swap to an 06 automatic since I would assume you're probably not willing to learn manual.
The 2006 automatic should be available at dealerships in a month or so, and they've got a couple upgrades which should bring them to at least a 16 second quarter mile. Maybe you could swap to an 06 automatic since I would assume you're probably not willing to learn manual.
04-05-2006, 10:11 PM
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my old 93 automatic prelude Si did 16's quarter miles. Sorry but auto rx8 needs to die, i don't give a f#@k if you think it's better in heavy traffic or you got a broken left foot and can't get a manual. Get a better car with auto tranny... *cough* DSG *cough* GTI
04-05-2006, 10:19 PM
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the 6 speed will probably be a lot faster, its not about the hp, the gear ratios in the 4speed is just MESSED UP!, 7500rpm would still be considered a high-revving motor compared to pistons. Coupled with the 4speed = instant handicap.
I am curious to know when you shift outta 1st gear at 7500rpm, what rpm will you be at in 2nd... the auto has a really really short powerband.. the tranmission handicaped this car. I drove the auto 8 once, pushed it to 7000, and it was ........... slow...
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I am curious to know when you shift outta 1st gear at 7500rpm, what rpm will you be at in 2nd... the auto has a really really short powerband.. the tranmission handicaped this car. I drove the auto 8 once, pushed it to 7000, and it was ........... slow...
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04-05-2006, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by typej
I have about 38k miles and car is awesome in everyday driving.
What's the quarter mile time for manual RX-8s? I want to test drive one to see if I feel like switching over to manual. It is pretty much set in stone that I won't waste my time taking AUTO RX-8 to the track.
Also, I didn't see single RX-8 at the track... Not even manual ones. I was the sole RX-8 and there were a lot of people out tonight. So I guess even manual RX-8 are not coming out to play. On the other hands, track was infested with SRT-4s... they are multiplying like a virus...
What's the quarter mile time for manual RX-8s? I want to test drive one to see if I feel like switching over to manual. It is pretty much set in stone that I won't waste my time taking AUTO RX-8 to the track.
Also, I didn't see single RX-8 at the track... Not even manual ones. I was the sole RX-8 and there were a lot of people out tonight. So I guess even manual RX-8 are not coming out to play. On the other hands, track was infested with SRT-4s... they are multiplying like a virus...
04-05-2006, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Animagix
my old 93 automatic prelude Si did 16's quarter miles. Sorry but auto rx8 needs to die, i don't give a f#@k if you think it's better in heavy traffic or you got a broken left foot and can't get a manual. Get a better car with auto tranny... *cough* DSG *cough* GTI
I got Tornado Red GTI with DSG sitting next to RX-8 in the garage
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Originally Posted by Renesis_8
the 6 speed will probably be a lot faster, its not about the hp, the gear ratios in the 4speed is just MESSED UP!, 7500rpm would still be considered a high-revving motor compared to pistons. Coupled with the 4speed = instant handicap.
I am curious to know when you shift outta 1st gear at 7500rpm, what rpm will you be at in 2nd... the auto has a really really short powerband.. the tranmission handicaped this car. I drove the auto 8 once, pushed it to 7000, and it was ........... slow...
I am curious to know when you shift outta 1st gear at 7500rpm, what rpm will you be at in 2nd... the auto has a really really short powerband.. the tranmission handicaped this car. I drove the auto 8 once, pushed it to 7000, and it was ........... slow...