Parting ways with my RX8
10-31-2006, 09:30 AM
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Parting ways with my RX8
Well after much waiting and refusing to pay 7-8 grand for 350whp, officially selling my RX8 to a good friend of mine and happy to part ways with it.
I will be getting a STi and finally be happy with a car that I can mod and obtain great gains while at the same time not spending a fortune to say I laid down what an Acura RSX can double with half the cash.
I will be getting a STi and finally be happy with a car that I can mod and obtain great gains while at the same time not spending a fortune to say I laid down what an Acura RSX can double with half the cash.
10-31-2006, 09:38 AM
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i see what he says .... i might do that next year but i want to do it for more space and allWheel D and .... not just power. i love my 8 thou so sexy with the MazdaSpeed B and the turbo..
10-31-2006, 10:48 AM
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Meh....
Rx8 + Mazsport Type 1 + HKS TwinPower = ~38K for 350+ hp AT THE WHEELS
STI base = ~38K for ~290hp At the wheels.
Yah... you are making a great choice if you are really looking for speed. Not to mention you will have the honor of driving one of the ugliest cars on the road. enjoy.
Rx8 + Mazsport Type 1 + HKS TwinPower = ~38K for 350+ hp AT THE WHEELS
STI base = ~38K for ~290hp At the wheels.
Yah... you are making a great choice if you are really looking for speed. Not to mention you will have the honor of driving one of the ugliest cars on the road. enjoy.
10-31-2006, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by slavearm
Meh....
Rx8 + Mazsport Type 1 + HKS TwinPower = ~38K for 350+ hp AT THE WHEELS
STI base = ~38K for ~290hp At the wheels.
Yah... you are making a great choice if you are really looking for speed. Not to mention you will have the honor of driving one of the ugliest cars on the road. enjoy.
Rx8 + Mazsport Type 1 + HKS TwinPower = ~38K for 350+ hp AT THE WHEELS
STI base = ~38K for ~290hp At the wheels.
Yah... you are making a great choice if you are really looking for speed. Not to mention you will have the honor of driving one of the ugliest cars on the road. enjoy.
Pretty sure I will be putting down more than 290. Getting a great deal, a friend of mine, his dad went to school with the owner of the dealer so I am getting the car just slightly above dealer cost.
10-31-2006, 11:09 AM
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sti's are neither $38K nor 290whp, but the point is taken.
sti's are good cars, but you should have done more research if that's the route you wanted to go. the 8 is balanced car, with a brand new (and exceptionally complicated) powertrain..of course it's going to be expensive to make powerful.
and FWIW, there is a cobb tuned STi with full turbo back exhaust in my garage. with just the greddy kit ($3000), interceptor-x ($1600), and a profec b ($300) i could pull on him anywhere above 20mph. this was only using 9psi on the shitty t618Z turbo.
I've always said when it comes to car....speed, low price, reliability and you can only pick two
sti's are good cars, but you should have done more research if that's the route you wanted to go. the 8 is balanced car, with a brand new (and exceptionally complicated) powertrain..of course it's going to be expensive to make powerful.
and FWIW, there is a cobb tuned STi with full turbo back exhaust in my garage. with just the greddy kit ($3000), interceptor-x ($1600), and a profec b ($300) i could pull on him anywhere above 20mph. this was only using 9psi on the shitty t618Z turbo.
I've always said when it comes to car....speed, low price, reliability and you can only pick two
10-31-2006, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by slavearm
Yah... you are making a great choice if you are really looking for speed. Not to mention you will have the honor of driving one of the ugliest cars on the road. enjoy.
The pros and cons here just don't even up to me. But its his money, so do what you please with it.
10-31-2006, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Vasichko
LOL... Yeah true... I will enjoy the beauty of the 8 from my rear mirror.
Pretty sure I will be putting down more than 290. Getting a great deal, a friend of mine, his dad went to school with the owner of the dealer so I am getting the car just slightly above dealer cost.
Pretty sure I will be putting down more than 290. Getting a great deal, a friend of mine, his dad went to school with the owner of the dealer so I am getting the car just slightly above dealer cost.
10-31-2006, 02:10 PM
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You made an odd choice for someone who seems so concerned with horsepower.
I mean, it's not like it isn't well known that the 8 (and most Mazdas) are short on power. Their cars tend to be all about handling and enjoyable dynamics rather than pure speed and lap times.
Eh, oh well, enjoy the STi.
I mean, it's not like it isn't well known that the 8 (and most Mazdas) are short on power. Their cars tend to be all about handling and enjoyable dynamics rather than pure speed and lap times.
Eh, oh well, enjoy the STi.
10-31-2006, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by slavearm
Meh....
Rx8 + Mazsport Type 1 + HKS TwinPower = ~38K for 350+ hp AT THE WHEELS
STI base = ~38K for ~290hp At the wheels.
Yah... you are making a great choice if you are really looking for speed. Not to mention you will have the honor of driving one of the ugliest cars on the road. enjoy.
Rx8 + Mazsport Type 1 + HKS TwinPower = ~38K for 350+ hp AT THE WHEELS
STI base = ~38K for ~290hp At the wheels.
Yah... you are making a great choice if you are really looking for speed. Not to mention you will have the honor of driving one of the ugliest cars on the road. enjoy.
base sti is 38k ??? you must be kidding.
10-31-2006, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Vasichko
Well after much waiting and refusing to pay 7-8 grand for 350whp, officially selling my RX8 to a good friend of mine and happy to part ways with it.
I will be getting a STi and finally be happy with a car that I can mod and obtain great gains while at the same time not spending a fortune to say I laid down what an Acura RSX can double with half the cash.
I will be getting a STi and finally be happy with a car that I can mod and obtain great gains while at the same time not spending a fortune to say I laid down what an Acura RSX can double with half the cash.
I'm actually surprised a lot of people bought this car to be "king of the streets." Most reviews of this car say it's underpowered already...
That said, the STi is an awesome car. Pity it's so ugly.
If looks and comfort aren't that important, the STi is really one of the best cars you can get for that price.
10-31-2006, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Vasichko
LOL... Yeah true... I will enjoy the beauty of the 8 from my rear mirror.
Pretty sure I will be putting down more than 290. Getting a great deal, a friend of mine, his dad went to school with the owner of the dealer so I am getting the car just slightly above dealer cost.
Pretty sure I will be putting down more than 290. Getting a great deal, a friend of mine, his dad went to school with the owner of the dealer so I am getting the car just slightly above dealer cost.
10-31-2006, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by shakRpahX8
I think he just realized he is too young for the car
Lastly, I'll care about what my car looks like when it makes it more fun to drive.
10-31-2006, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Ike
Yeah, because all RX-8 owners are so old and mature
Lastly, I'll care about what my car looks like when it makes it more fun to drive.
Lastly, I'll care about what my car looks like when it makes it more fun to drive.