In a 0-30 clutch-dumping race, the RX-8 would win given equal drivers :D

Then it's all downhill from there... :o

 

gracias. i took that picture sunday night. did some crucial donuts afterwards. :D

 

There was a best motoring hot version video put out about a year ago in which the tested the 8 against the g35c, tsx, and s2k. The closest race was between the 8 and g35c in which the g35c beat the 8 by a car length or so through the 1/4 mile. The s2k beat the 8 by about two car lengths. Now these vids aren't the final authority, but it gave me a pretty good idea of how we stack against the competition.

 

that was a good vid. did the s had exhuast? I know the vtec is pretty loud, but it sounded like it had a exhaust muffler

 

I think they were all stock. I hope so at least, because if it weren't it would be an unfair comparison. Not like all bmi vids are fair though. I refuse to believe that the nsx r will beat or hang with a 911 turbo...but thats just me.

 

the S2K had I/E (intake and exhaust).

there is another Best Motoring video at Tsukuba Raceway. results are:

1. S2000
2. G35 coupe
3. Subaru WRX
4. Integra Type-R
5. RX8
6. Miata

 

I think the best showcase of the RX8's potential was in Hot Version#67 or 69 in which the FEED RX8 took on the Amuse S2K. The S2K barely edged a victory, but I think the major reason why is because it puts down around 40 addition whp. Had the RX8 not been so underpowered it would have one. Very good race imo. It may have even pulled out a victory if Tsuchiya was driving, but he loves that S2k, so Orido drove the RX8.

 

i wonder how the 8 would do on the touge, with Tsuchiya behind the wheel :D

 

the rx8 would have a chance against s2k on the touge unless it had stiffer suspension. I never really recall now that i've seen the feed rx8 went against the amuse. Version # 69 u say?

 

My girls brother took his friends earlier model s2k for a spin on the highway 74 starting from Lake Elsinore and we were goin at it like they did in the touge. Goin up hill I was on him on the turns and on the straights he would take a least a 3 car lead and I would catch up on the turns. On the way down my car was understeering so we shut it down and I think it's because of my 245 Prelli's P Zero. I'm starting to regret getting these 245 front and 245 rear combination. I think with better tires I might have done a lot better maybe even beat it. Or am I dreaming haha.

 

You'll probably need more suspension upgrades than just a basic drop. Get some strtuts, and sway bars, you may have more of a chance. But you will still get lost on the straight aways.

The suspension on the FEED RX8 was set perfectly in my opinion. It had to have been to keep up like it did. The only thing it was lacking was more power. The S2K is a couple hundred lbs lighter, plus it had about 40whp more than the 8. You can search the net for the torrent link to download and watch. Then give me your opinion.

 

The rx-8 will beat the s2000......... on the way to the golf course, that is.
My friend and I went golfing over the weekend. He could not get a pull cart and golf bag into his s2000. He had to drive his beater to the course - the s2000 was a no show.

 

Lets see.

S2000
Weight : 2750 lbs (estimated)
HP : 240 @8300
TQ : 155 @7500
0-60 mph 5.8 sec
0-100 mph 14.9 sec
Top Speed 147 mph
Suspenion : Modified by owner

G35
Weight : 3450 lbs (estimated)
HP : 280 @6200
TQ : 270 @4800
0-60 mph 6.0 sec
0-100 mph 15.1 sec
Top Speed 142 mph
Suspension : Stock

 

Driven properly an S2000 can better those numbers