Speed of our cars
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Speed of our cars
Is it just me that's getting used to driving the car that I find the car really slow below 4000 rpm?
I drive mostly city, and in many cases, I find myself in 2nd gear at around 15km/h and I need to accelerate and it just feels so sluggish from 1000 rpm to 4000 rpm, and then it feels some pull afterwards...
Am I just too used to this car now that I no longer feel "the power" that it had when I had just got the car coming from a 1.6L Civic with 105 HP?
Car is at 38,000 km by the way.
I drive mostly city, and in many cases, I find myself in 2nd gear at around 15km/h and I need to accelerate and it just feels so sluggish from 1000 rpm to 4000 rpm, and then it feels some pull afterwards...
Am I just too used to this car now that I no longer feel "the power" that it had when I had just got the car coming from a 1.6L Civic with 105 HP?
Car is at 38,000 km by the way.
#2
same here when I got the car for the first yr.
actually I think it's not the car problem if you know your car runs well...I guess we just get used to the speed n the feeling.
Cause when I sit on my friend TTS...I find the feeling...=.="....
this is why I am start modding the car XD lol
by the way I am changing the ignition wires hope it has a little improve when I hit the gas.
still suffering on the intake n the clutch =.="
I just want the car to be more sensitive...
actually I think it's not the car problem if you know your car runs well...I guess we just get used to the speed n the feeling.
Cause when I sit on my friend TTS...I find the feeling...=.="....
this is why I am start modding the car XD lol
by the way I am changing the ignition wires hope it has a little improve when I hit the gas.
still suffering on the intake n the clutch =.="
I just want the car to be more sensitive...
#8
how often you fill your gas...=.="
I personally redline it once on anyday I drive the 8 out...
but I really do like redline it @ the traffic lights @ Steels n Woodbine by going south from woobine to 404 south. If anyone saw an 8 doing this...it probably is me...
I personally redline it once on anyday I drive the 8 out...
but I really do like redline it @ the traffic lights @ Steels n Woodbine by going south from woobine to 404 south. If anyone saw an 8 doing this...it probably is me...
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True test of speed
Who here reading this thread has been to a drag track with their 8's ?
I ask because I'm going on Friday and am beginning to source out tips on what RPM to launch from and usage of DCS and Trac systems on or off.
I've heard a stock 8' (like mine w/ 33,000km) should be able to accomplish a 14.2 - 14.4 in the quarter mile.
I'll keep you guys posted on my performance at Cayuga this Friday.
I ask because I'm going on Friday and am beginning to source out tips on what RPM to launch from and usage of DCS and Trac systems on or off.
I've heard a stock 8' (like mine w/ 33,000km) should be able to accomplish a 14.2 - 14.4 in the quarter mile.
I'll keep you guys posted on my performance at Cayuga this Friday.
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I am rarely below 4k while driving because the car doesn't function in that range. Even in the city, keep your revs up and the car is great. If don't do that (keep revs up above 4k) because you're worried about gas mileage, you bought the wrong car IMHO...
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Who here reading this thread has been to a drag track with their 8's ?
I ask because I'm going on Friday and am beginning to source out tips on what RPM to launch from and usage of DCS and Trac systems on or off.
I've heard a stock 8' (like mine w/ 33,000km) should be able to accomplish a 14.2 - 14.4 in the quarter mile.
I'll keep you guys posted on my performance at Cayuga this Friday.
I ask because I'm going on Friday and am beginning to source out tips on what RPM to launch from and usage of DCS and Trac systems on or off.
I've heard a stock 8' (like mine w/ 33,000km) should be able to accomplish a 14.2 - 14.4 in the quarter mile.
I'll keep you guys posted on my performance at Cayuga this Friday.
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Is it just me that's getting used to driving the car that I find the car really slow below 4000 rpm?
I drive mostly city, and in many cases, I find myself in 2nd gear at around 15km/h and I need to accelerate and it just feels so sluggish from 1000 rpm to 4000 rpm, and then it feels some pull afterwards...
Am I just too used to this car now that I no longer feel "the power" that it had when I had just got the car coming from a 1.6L Civic with 105 HP?
Car is at 38,000 km by the way.
I drive mostly city, and in many cases, I find myself in 2nd gear at around 15km/h and I need to accelerate and it just feels so sluggish from 1000 rpm to 4000 rpm, and then it feels some pull afterwards...
Am I just too used to this car now that I no longer feel "the power" that it had when I had just got the car coming from a 1.6L Civic with 105 HP?
Car is at 38,000 km by the way.
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idle speed 1st gear = 7km/h
idle speed 2nd gear = 12 km/h
So I was at around 1000 rpm at 15km/h...
trying to accelerate in 2nd gear at 1000rpm is painful... feels about as slow as 100 HP car. Mash the throttle in, nothing happens... LOL
Maybe it's just me hanging around 3000 - 4000rpm in city driving... I'll try to use up to 3rd only today in city driving.
idle speed 2nd gear = 12 km/h
So I was at around 1000 rpm at 15km/h...
trying to accelerate in 2nd gear at 1000rpm is painful... feels about as slow as 100 HP car. Mash the throttle in, nothing happens... LOL
Maybe it's just me hanging around 3000 - 4000rpm in city driving... I'll try to use up to 3rd only today in city driving.
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I say, its a rotary, don't drive it like it has pistons :P 4000+ RPM won't hurt it i only shift below 3000 - 4000 when the car isn't warmed up yet, once the engine is at temperature it stays above 4k... but that's just me...
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I just got my summer tires installed and 8 serviced. I think my 8 is just faster and much responsive now. Everytime I look at the speed, I am over and I am not even red-lining it or on high gears! When turning, I dont see the need to brake and slow down as 8 just turns on a dime and sticks to the road.
But ya... below 3000-4000, it feels as if ur strolling in the park rather than driving!
besides... The engine only wakes up past 4000 rpm...
But ya... below 3000-4000, it feels as if ur strolling in the park rather than driving!
besides... The engine only wakes up past 4000 rpm...