Opinions: RX-8 or STI
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Originally posted by blksf8
tell me about it. I got a chance last night to ride in my buddy's EVO. I didn't like the wing or the garbage interior, but that car is extremely fast. I have some regrets as well, but I know that the 8 was the best choice for me in the long run.
tell me about it. I got a chance last night to ride in my buddy's EVO. I didn't like the wing or the garbage interior, but that car is extremely fast. I have some regrets as well, but I know that the 8 was the best choice for me in the long run.
The Evos' interior is very simple and to the point, everything you need and nothing you don’t just like the design philosophy on the rest of the car.
The RX8s' interior is fashionable and interesting to look at. All the different rotor accents and the 2 tone color. Also follows the design philosophy for the rest of the car.
As for materials used by both, like I mentioned earlier, they are both plasticy.
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yeah, I do agree with you on that. The 8 has plenty of plastic in it. Maybe I just like the fact that it actually comes with leather instead of cloth seats.
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I own both Subaru (300hp WRX) and Mazda (92 Miata)
WRX STi
Pros:
- It's a street version Rally car with amazing AWD capability.
- $2k in mod will transform it into mid 12s car
- You've got to drive it to believe it. It's one amazing car.
- I bought WRX because of its mod potential and rally heritage not for its look.
- Unbelievable AWD launch 1.6-1.7 60' time
- Strong gearbox - 6spd
Cons:
- Huge rear spoiler and questionable appearance
- Big AWD drivetrain loss
RX8
Pro:
- Elegant interior and refinement
- Perfect weight distribution
- 9krpm redline
- RWD
- "Sports" car
Cons:
- You really have to push the car to extract power out of it. It will wear you out similar to S2000 or RSX Type-S.
- Lack of low-midrange power
WRX STi
Pros:
- It's a street version Rally car with amazing AWD capability.
- $2k in mod will transform it into mid 12s car
- You've got to drive it to believe it. It's one amazing car.
- I bought WRX because of its mod potential and rally heritage not for its look.
- Unbelievable AWD launch 1.6-1.7 60' time
- Strong gearbox - 6spd
Cons:
- Huge rear spoiler and questionable appearance
- Big AWD drivetrain loss
RX8
Pro:
- Elegant interior and refinement
- Perfect weight distribution
- 9krpm redline
- RWD
- "Sports" car
Cons:
- You really have to push the car to extract power out of it. It will wear you out similar to S2000 or RSX Type-S.
- Lack of low-midrange power
#82
My GSR doesn't "wear me out".
I like high RPM power. it has a big advantage as you can use >4:1 FD's and close ratio transmissions.
if you put the 8's or GSR's tranny into something like an Alero or Grand Prix, the car would top out at 120 (redline top gear), and wear itslef out within a year as those motors simply can't handle sustained operation at 4K rpm (80mph in top gear).
I like high RPM power. it has a big advantage as you can use >4:1 FD's and close ratio transmissions.
if you put the 8's or GSR's tranny into something like an Alero or Grand Prix, the car would top out at 120 (redline top gear), and wear itslef out within a year as those motors simply can't handle sustained operation at 4K rpm (80mph in top gear).
#83
Originally posted by WRXreX
- You really have to push the car to extract power out of it. It will wear you out similar to S2000 or RSX Type-S.
- You really have to push the car to extract power out of it. It will wear you out similar to S2000 or RSX Type-S.
#84
Originally posted by BRx8
STi - fast as all hell for the fast and the furious crowd, pure performance at the sake of looks, crappy interior worse than a Civic's, won't get any chicks but will surely beat their boyfriend's car
RX-8 - refined driving for the enthusiast that knows how to drive a high-revving engine (unfortunately not many do), looks better than it performs and eats more gas than a Hummer, luxurious interior that unfortunately rattles at the first sign of cold weather, will get chicks but will be embarrassed by the girlfriendless guy in the STi
you choose
STi - fast as all hell for the fast and the furious crowd, pure performance at the sake of looks, crappy interior worse than a Civic's, won't get any chicks but will surely beat their boyfriend's car
RX-8 - refined driving for the enthusiast that knows how to drive a high-revving engine (unfortunately not many do), looks better than it performs and eats more gas than a Hummer, luxurious interior that unfortunately rattles at the first sign of cold weather, will get chicks but will be embarrassed by the girlfriendless guy in the STi
you choose
*rattles in the cold weather????? sorry never experienced that problem...thats what i thought was awesome about this car was the great quality, the first car i've ever owned that has no rattles!
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