Skyline Maniac

Hi guys:

I just bought the July Best Motoring video that came out last week. I have it on VHS and would like some help ripping, subtitle and hosting it. The video was mainly focused on the RX-8 and other Mazda cars. There is also a comparison for the RX-8 vs G35C, RSX, Impreza WRX, S2000, 350Z and BMW 330 SMG. PLMK if anyone can help. I think everyone here will enjoy seeing the RX on track.

Thanks

Skyline Maniac

chenpin

um, I can't help you with the ripping, subtitle, etc. I think all that stuff is gonna take awhile. In the meantime, could you just give some highlights of the video? :D

Cihuuy

im wiv chenpin... so who won?? :D

im wishing its the 8 but there are more powerful car in there... im assuming the S2000, 350z, BMW 330 will be among the top three!?!

we dont need the subtitle and all... just look for some1 to rip and host it quickly!!! hehehe

rx-ache

I could do the ripping and probably the hosting (web server in the basement, but I only have 128 upstream). I assume it is NTSC video. Let me know if you want me to do it.

Gamera

I can do the digitizing and hosting (I've done that with all the previous BM videos on this board), if you like. Send me the tape and I can digitize, compress and post, and return the tape via mail within a day. PM me for my address (LA, CA). Otherwise, I will post the video clips when I receive my copy (next week or so).

MX-Man

One question. How did the RX-8 in the battle ?
Please :-)

Haris

I've seen little preview of that vid. and it seems RX8 took pretty good start. But i may be wrong though. sorry...lol Somebody host the vid. please. I wanna see and burn it. hehe.

hikoboy

has anyone looked at best motoring: hot version? they're gonna test to see if rx8 can be tuned properly. it seems like there's also going to be a race with a tuned rx8. the tuner is fujita engineering.
i'd like to see this too.

Skyline Maniac

Here is the summary of teh video. Please don't flame me for the content, I just tried to translate the video the best I can.

RX-8 performed marginal compared to the other cars. The test was in several segments:

Twisty mountain circuit of Gunma:
Cosmos, original RX-7, FD, and RX-8. They commented the RX-8 handled well, but rolls a lot and it's not powerful when coming out of corners. Fun to drive though, which is important.

Accleration: [RX-8 vs G35C vs BMW 330] They seemed to have dropped the clutch on the RX-8 around 6500 rpm or so. The 0-400m acceleration was slower than G35 and BMW 330 SMG as expected. G35C came out on top. They mentioned the BMW engine was smooth, G35C engine was impressively powerful and had loads of torque, RX-8 engine was rev happy but underpowered in comparison.

High speed (100mph+) slalom test: RX-8 performed pretty well. There was some roll, but excellent weight distribution helps the RX-8 stay stable. The G35C was the best in bunch when it comes to high speed manuvers, grip and stability. which impressed the drivers. The 330 was iffy at high speed, felt unstable at high speed.

AutoX type tight course: [RX-8, 350Z, G35C, BMW330 SMG, S2000) Tight short course consist of a 270 hairpin, 120 hairpin, slalom, and tight corners. RX-8 was rated to be the 2nd most fun to drive car right between S2000 and G35C. The 350Z and BMW got dogged in 'fun to drive' segment. S2000 pulled off the best time and most fun to drive honor. G35 and 350Z understeered at limit, but testers mentioned they couldn't completely defeat the VDC system unlike the Mazda and Honda. (They should have asked the Z or G forum how to do that first) Time: BMW fastest, it had no LSD, no drifting, all grip = fastest time. However, it was not a fun car to drive. G35C beat the RX-8 and 350Z on the tight course. They indicated the soft suspension of the RX-8 created too much roll around slaloms and corners. Overall they said the RX-8 was fun to drive.

Tsukuba Track 5 lap race: [Grid: Miata RS, RX-8, Integra R, S2000, G35C, Subaru WRX] Grid set up based on TORQUE to weight ratio to give the Miata, Integra R and RX-8 some breathing room at the start. RX-8 passed Miata and was in 1st place briefly. S2000 beat the RX-8 in acceleration, cornering, braking and handling. Then the RX-8 got passed by the WRX and G35C on the straights as well. The rolly suspension of RX-8 and the lack torque made a huge difference on the course. By the 3rd lap or so, the RX-8 was passed by the Integra (RSX) coming out of a corner. The race finished with S2000 on top, followed by the G35C, Subaru WRX, Integra R, RX-8 and Miata RS was about half lap behind everyone else. Very entertaining video, the G35C driver was going nuts and drifting out of corners while everyone else was taking the proper racing line. :D

Overall the drivers liked the RX-8, and said it was a fun to drive car for a car that can carry 4 adults and costing almost $6000 USD less than the G35C. (in Japan anyways) They were mpressed with the cornering speed of thr RX-8, which was very good consider it was using the Potenza 040 tires. (same as JDM G35C, 350Z and Integra) They also commented on the generous headroom in the backseat and the nice deep trunk in the back. (Without spare) Despite the result of the tests, the RX-8 was admired by the drivers as being a daring attempt by Mazda to bring 4 door sport cars to a new level.

Finally, they tested the 210hp automatic RX-8, said the paddle shifter is nice, but power is really lacking.

Wolverine

Quoting Ja Rule from the film "The Fast and the Furious"...."Moooniiiiiiicaaaaa!!!!!"LOL!

alex

I have to keep on reminding myself that the RX8 is just a car to have fun driving around and not getting into those impromptu street race, like the ones I have going to and from work.

Man, my roomate got a loaded G35C (w/out Nav) and I'm getting pretty much a fully loaded RX8 (w/ Nav) and the price is going to be the same (after tax and destination).

alex

Jimmylove

Someone please host this video. I would love to see it.

JSG

Is anyone hosting this yet? I can't believe the results so want to see for myself! Tried to buy it at the weekend but the shop I went to didn't stock it. I'll try again this weekend but hopefully this'll be up by then...

Hercules

I'd like to see it too.. hopefully you can snag a copy

MaxBoostTurbo

if you can get it to me I can host it on my server. I am on a OC12. Email me MaxBoostTurbo@aol.com

Ryan

Digisan

I have a decent pipe too, I will share the load if someone rips it...

serff

I can rip it if i can get it. Where can you buy the vid? Let me know and I'll rip it. I could host it too, but i only have a DSL, so i would rather someone else host it. I couldn't do the subs either, but doesn't the DVD ususally have the subs already? Let me know. Would love to see it my self.

MRX

Anyone manage to post or host the video yet?

RX-8 Zoomster

The clips were ripped from a video owned by Skyline Maniac.. Not sure where he purchased it from. PM him and he will no doubt provide an address where you can buy the video.