Wishing I'd gotten the automatic
03-02-2017, 05:18 AM
#51
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Manuals are healthier!
Decreases the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis.
Drive a stick, live longer!
Decreases the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis.
Drive a stick, live longer!
03-08-2017, 08:33 AM
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Here is an example shifting the auto in manual mode waiting for the red line indicator to ring, slower time but better HP figure, right at factory rated spec for teh auto. I was slow to shift from 2nd to 3rd and rev limiter kicked in for just a split second slowing the ET. Runs best and most consistent just letting the computer do the shifting. Not bad for a all stock 2006 AUTOMATIC with 100,000 miles on original engine
It's smooth as silk with the rotary, HOLDS GEAR WHILE IN CORNER ready for power again, and shifts faster than any human can think because it knows the loads that the driver can't actually feel.
Trans was faulty when new, but the one I got free at 23k miles seems like a winner. I never have to hear clutch throwout bearing howl or gear grind. It's all I need on the street and have run it many times on track. who cares if a bla ... bla... bla... type car can beat it. I already own a BMW X1 s28i which might even be faster than stock RX8 manual.
03-08-2017, 08:39 AM
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ive driven all rx8s except the 4ports/5spd that were in europe/japan. so i have experience with 6spds, 4spds/6spd autos. stick is more better
03-08-2017, 08:54 AM
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it may shift faster but its still a slower vehicle with less driver input. that is a fact not my opinion
03-08-2017, 08:57 AM
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If it was a rolling start and both cars shifted at 8000rpm, they'll be neck and neck. I am going to try this pretty soon. Will post up a video if possible.
03-08-2017, 09:13 AM
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so you are saying you need to limit the m/t to try to level the playing field? are both "test cars" gonna have same miles, wheels, tires, mods, compression, weight etc?
03-08-2017, 09:13 AM
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and an added bonus for 200 the 5speed vs 6speed
03-08-2017, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by sonicsdaman
and an added bonus for 200 the 5speed vs 6speed
I watched that video 7 years ago. That's a 4 port 4 speed auto
03-08-2017, 09:17 AM
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you auto guys can defend your cars all you want i dont care. the fact is they are slower. how is this a debate?
any of you want a lighter drive shaft? i have a c/f from a m/t in my garage f/s
any of you want a lighter drive shaft? i have a c/f from a m/t in my garage f/s
03-08-2017, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 200.mph
you auto guys can defend your cars all you want i dont care. the fact is they are slower. how is this a debate?
any of you want a lighter drive shaft? i have a c/f from a m/t in my garage f/s
any of you want a lighter drive shaft? i have a c/f from a m/t in my garage f/s
03-08-2017, 09:30 AM
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I'm not going to spoon feed you, I'll give you some hints tho.
gear ratios for the s2
https://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/mus.../specs_RX8.pdf
an r3 getting beat by a s1
gear ratios for the s2
https://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/mus.../specs_RX8.pdf
an r3 getting beat by a s1
03-08-2017, 09:40 AM
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Good point with the gear ratios. I put lower profile tires on and gear down 5% while having #40 wheel and tire assembly from Enkei GF1's and 225/40r18.
Automakers seem to put too high gear ratios on auto's, but I like smaller wheel anyway.
None of those vids have a 6 speed 6 port auto in it. I don't doubt that I wouldn;'t like the 4port 4speed auto.
Automakers seem to put too high gear ratios on auto's, but I like smaller wheel anyway.
None of those vids have a 6 speed 6 port auto in it. I don't doubt that I wouldn;'t like the 4port 4speed auto.
03-08-2017, 09:43 AM
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I don't need to be spoon fed. I've looked on YouTube and I couldn't find a single video of a 6 port auto vs a 6 port manual. You said they're "all over the interwebz". They're clearly not.
That's not a 6 speed auto vs 6 speed manual race. Did you read the caption? It says the 04 has mods.
Btw, I thought the series 2's gear ratios were revised for better acceleration
That's not a 6 speed auto vs 6 speed manual race. Did you read the caption? It says the 04 has mods.
Btw, I thought the series 2's gear ratios were revised for better acceleration
03-08-2017, 09:45 AM
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this is so off topic from ops thread. i only came here when he first posted to see his reasoning and let him know it would be easy to find someone that bought an inferior car (auto) and trade for his better m/t 8.
iirc theres a thread about auto vs m/t here
stick more better, fact
this thread is now ****** and should be locked
iirc theres a thread about auto vs m/t here
stick more better, fact
this thread is now ****** and should be locked
03-08-2017, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by 200.mph
so you are saying you need to limit the m/t to try to level the playing field? are both "test cars" gonna have same miles, wheels, tires, mods, compression, weight etc?