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04-25-2004, 12:04 AM
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I would keep the Mini and get the John Cooper Super Charger for it. Put some new wheels, lowering springs, etc. and you are set. Mini is built by BMW, so you know you have a great car for a long time. The RX-8 doesn't come close to the build quality of the mini, and would get blown away by the mini s in the slalom. They are both good cars, but I would stay with the BMW mini. Or maybee get a 3er coupe?
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04-25-2004, 03:34 AM
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Originally posted by rx8miami
5.9 actually was r & t. and with minor mods (exhaust,intake,and cz1)you can prob. get it to low 5's
5.9 actually was r & t. and with minor mods (exhaust,intake,and cz1)you can prob. get it to low 5's
Does that make sense?
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04-25-2004, 07:13 AM
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Originally posted by JeupRX-8
Mini is built by BMW, so you know you have a great car for a long time. The RX-8 doesn't come close to the build quality of the mini,
Troy J.
Mini is built by BMW, so you know you have a great car for a long time. The RX-8 doesn't come close to the build quality of the mini,
Troy J.
My friend just settled the Lemon Law on his Cooper S. His tranny was never fixed right, engine troubles and his windshield cracked for no reason 4 times. He had his leather seats replaced after 5k miles because the leather on the seats got real loose.
The problems we both had were not unusual and many others had the same issues.
About the JC Works... I though about getting the Works but the price ended up being more than the RX8.
04-25-2004, 09:14 AM
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Originally posted by Velocity-8
No offence Troy but you are way off here. I had the Cooper and I had a friend get the Cooper S. My tranny went at 19k miles and it was not abused at all. There were a few recalls and TSBs and a bunch of things BMW didn't admit.
My friend just settled the Lemon Law on his Cooper S. His tranny was never fixed right, engine troubles and his windshield cracked for no reason 4 times. He had his leather seats replaced after 5k miles because the leather on the seats got real loose.
The problems we both had were not unusual and many others had the same issues.
About the JC Works... I though about getting the Works but the price ended up being more than the RX8.
No offence Troy but you are way off here. I had the Cooper and I had a friend get the Cooper S. My tranny went at 19k miles and it was not abused at all. There were a few recalls and TSBs and a bunch of things BMW didn't admit.
My friend just settled the Lemon Law on his Cooper S. His tranny was never fixed right, engine troubles and his windshield cracked for no reason 4 times. He had his leather seats replaced after 5k miles because the leather on the seats got real loose.
The problems we both had were not unusual and many others had the same issues.
About the JC Works... I though about getting the Works but the price ended up being more than the RX8.
The biggest problem for me is the maintenance and cost of parts once the warranty runs out. They wanted $300 for a TIRE and another $300 for a rim. The tire was a runflat, and yes got me home after I ran over a nail (all of 1/4 of a mile), but for $250, I bought a complete set of mini wheels/tires off of ebay. The maintenance costs of this car will surely kill me once the warranty runs out since they don't seem to understand that the car is a 20k car, not a 60k car, yet they charge 60k prices for maintenance/parts. Not that most dealerships aren't bad, but BMW is VERY closed about 3rd parties working on their cars. Try to get a shop manual...
04-25-2004, 09:15 AM
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My best 0-60 and 1/4 mile time
I clocked my 8 and got awesome times. My best 0-60 was 6.01 and 1/4 mile was 14.55. Much better then I expected. Its all in the take off.
04-25-2004, 01:52 PM
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gixxer,
Have you even broken in your car yet?
BTW what were you using to measure your times? Were you at the track or using a greddy tool?
I assume you have no modifications and a L or M flashed car?
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Have you even broken in your car yet?
BTW what were you using to measure your times? Were you at the track or using a greddy tool?
I assume you have no modifications and a L or M flashed car?
D
04-25-2004, 02:03 PM
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Originally posted by kidtexas
I'd have to agree. Not that all cars don't have problems, especially in the first year of release,
I'd have to agree. Not that all cars don't have problems, especially in the first year of release,
04-25-2004, 02:51 PM
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Re: My best 0-60 and 1/4 mile time
Originally posted by gixxer
I clocked my 8 and got awesome times. My best 0-60 was 6.01 and 1/4 mile was 14.55. Much better then I expected. Its all in the take off.
I clocked my 8 and got awesome times. My best 0-60 was 6.01 and 1/4 mile was 14.55. Much better then I expected. Its all in the take off.
Oh goodie, more Gtech numbers...
04-25-2004, 06:09 PM
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Originally posted by rx8miami
gtech says that my grandmas 1979 dodge st. regis does 0-60 in 4.75 sec. qt. mile in 12.5! thanks g-tech!
gtech says that my grandmas 1979 dodge st. regis does 0-60 in 4.75 sec. qt. mile in 12.5! thanks g-tech!
04-26-2004, 03:00 PM
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Originally posted by Texas 8
It doesn't really matter how fast you get there, it's how much better you look while getting there... :D
It doesn't really matter how fast you get there, it's how much better you look while getting there... :D
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04-26-2004, 03:13 PM
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I was disappointed with the numbers my gtech was showing me so I chucked it to the ground as hard as I could. After I hooked it back up, my times were a lot better even though butt dyno was no different at all. Thanks gtech!!!
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my gtech matched my 1/4 times from the track to within .1s every time. 0-60 was always in the spec'd range when stock and slightly under when modded.
the thing with the Gtech is consistency. it may not be dead accurate, but it is consistent. you MUST mount it right.
the thing with the Gtech is consistency. it may not be dead accurate, but it is consistent. you MUST mount it right.
04-27-2004, 12:38 AM
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Originally posted by steven975
my gtech matched my 1/4 times from the track to within .1s every time. 0-60 was always in the spec'd range when stock and slightly under when modded.
the thing with the Gtech is consistency. it may not be dead accurate, but it is consistent. you MUST mount it right.
my gtech matched my 1/4 times from the track to within .1s every time. 0-60 was always in the spec'd range when stock and slightly under when modded.
the thing with the Gtech is consistency. it may not be dead accurate, but it is consistent. you MUST mount it right.
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i bought it from gtech. at least i think.
the thing works on G-forces. It MUST be mounted STABLE and HORIZONTAL to work. Vibrations are going to throw it off, as are front to back "rocking" motions. Also, rev-match when you shift (As best you can) as "bucking" the car will throw it off, too.
the thing works on G-forces. It MUST be mounted STABLE and HORIZONTAL to work. Vibrations are going to throw it off, as are front to back "rocking" motions. Also, rev-match when you shift (As best you can) as "bucking" the car will throw it off, too.
04-27-2004, 10:21 AM
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Originally posted by steven975
i bought it from gtech. at least i think.
the thing works on G-forces. It MUST be mounted STABLE and HORIZONTAL to work. Vibrations are going to throw it off, as are front to back "rocking" motions. Also, rev-match when you shift (As best you can) as "bucking" the car will throw it off, too.
i bought it from gtech. at least i think.
the thing works on G-forces. It MUST be mounted STABLE and HORIZONTAL to work. Vibrations are going to throw it off, as are front to back "rocking" motions. Also, rev-match when you shift (As best you can) as "bucking" the car will throw it off, too.
I've had a few GTechs before and I've found that the most consistant results come from mounting it in the center of the car and not the windshield. With the RX8 it could be mounted on the center tunnel behind the shifter. Use 3M double sided foam tape and be sure to level it on a level ground.
04-27-2004, 03:46 PM
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Originally posted by rx8miami
how much? and behind the shifter? where in the hell will it fit there?
how much? and behind the shifter? where in the hell will it fit there?
04-27-2004, 05:31 PM
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Originally posted by Velocity-8
On the center console between the shift boot and cup holders. This way it will lay flat. It will be harder to read after the runs but it will be more consistant and accurate. Use the foam tape to level it.
On the center console between the shift boot and cup holders. This way it will lay flat. It will be harder to read after the runs but it will be more consistant and accurate. Use the foam tape to level it.
04-27-2004, 05:33 PM
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Originally posted by rx8miami
I just ran downstairs to see this area. the reason I was so baffled is because I have all my navigation buttons there which sucks if someone were to try to add that having navi. just curious.
I just ran downstairs to see this area. the reason I was so baffled is because I have all my navigation buttons there which sucks if someone were to try to add that having navi. just curious.
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rotary-convert, I used an accelorometer. It is supposed to be accurate to around 1/100 of a second. My car only had about 800 miles on it. Now it has 1200. No mods yet but I have a typhoon on order.
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