AT 1/4 Times
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AT 1/4 Times
Does anyone have 1/4 times from the AT?
I wanted a MT so badly but my wife can not and will not drive a stick. Yes...with our circumstances it is sometimes necessary for her to drive the vehicle so I had to get the AT.
Just curious how much slower it is then the MT.
I wanted a MT so badly but my wife can not and will not drive a stick. Yes...with our circumstances it is sometimes necessary for her to drive the vehicle so I had to get the AT.
Just curious how much slower it is then the MT.
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I knew the HP difference, I was wondering what that translated to in MPH. I guess I am hoping that I hear "not much" so I don't regret my decision too badly.
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My Rx8 is automatic and I have only beaten 2 sports car I have tried to race from a stoplight. Im not going to even try anymore because I have lost to everything. The 350Z the two door G35 the Mustang GT the FirebirdTrans Am the Camaro Z28 the Eclipse the RSX and the hatchback Kompressor have all raced and smoked myc ar from stoplights in September. The only cars I beat was a Celica and a regular Camaro they were probably both automatic likemine too. Dontbuy an Rx8 in automatic if you want to race it b/c you will lose to alot of cars on the road.
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Dont buy an Rx8 in automatic if you want to race it b/c you will lose to alot of cars on the road.
Dont buy an Rx8 in automatic if you want to race it b/c you will lose to alot of cars on the road.
1. start from about 30 mph
2. Don't race 350z, G35s, Mustangs, Firebirds, etc.
Most people that buy the automatics aren't going to race them. You didn't get the memo?
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Originally posted by JeRKy 8 Owner
My Rx8 is automatic and I have only beaten 2 sports car I have tried to race from a stoplight. Im not going to even try anymore because I have lost to everything. The 350Z the two door G35 the Mustang GT the FirebirdTrans Am the Camaro Z28 the Eclipse the RSX and the hatchback Kompressor have all raced and smoked myc ar from stoplights in September. The only cars I beat was a Celica and a regular Camaro they were probably both automatic likemine too. Dontbuy an Rx8 in automatic if you want to race it b/c you will lose to alot of cars on the road.
My Rx8 is automatic and I have only beaten 2 sports car I have tried to race from a stoplight. Im not going to even try anymore because I have lost to everything. The 350Z the two door G35 the Mustang GT the FirebirdTrans Am the Camaro Z28 the Eclipse the RSX and the hatchback Kompressor have all raced and smoked myc ar from stoplights in September. The only cars I beat was a Celica and a regular Camaro they were probably both automatic likemine too. Dontbuy an Rx8 in automatic if you want to race it b/c you will lose to alot of cars on the road.
If Mazda wanted to make a drag racer, they would have slapped a Ford 4.6L V8 under the hood. The RX is all about driving finesse and handling. Think about it. The RX has a low center of gravity, perfect 50/50 weight distribution, a Rotary engine that makes lots of HP, but very little torque, 13" brakes, etc.
Take any of the cars you mentioned above (except maybe the 350Z) and race them on a tight winding road and I guarantee the RX-8 will come out ahead!
Also, if you got beat by a Mercedes C230 Kompressor Coupe you obviously weren't trying hard to win. Those things go 0-60 in nearly 10 seconds. The RX-8 is way faster than that. With the RX-8 Auto, you have to brake-torque the engine (one foot on the brake while revving the engine with the other) and launch the car from the stop light at at least 3k RPM's. We make HP up high and need to get the engine there as soon as possible to win a race.
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I agree from stoplight my 8 is slow
I don't race though
I'm very happy with the speed once the car gets going
Also, I can't wait to add hp mods like intake, exhaust, headers etc etc to help
I don't race though
I'm very happy with the speed once the car gets going
Also, I can't wait to add hp mods like intake, exhaust, headers etc etc to help
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Originally posted by mikeb
I agree from stoplight my 8 is slow
I don't race though
I'm very happy with the speed once the car gets going
Also, I can't wait to add hp mods like intake, exhaust, headers etc etc to help
I agree from stoplight my 8 is slow
I don't race though
I'm very happy with the speed once the car gets going
Also, I can't wait to add hp mods like intake, exhaust, headers etc etc to help
Also, it's fun driving it fast. Feels solid, good road feel, nice handling.
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I'd be surprised if the RX-8 auto is any faster than 16s. I drove the auto the first time I test drove the car since it was all they had, there's a good amount of SUVs out there that could take it. It felt about as fast as my friend's old mid 90s Civic EX. Peppy, maybe, fast, not in the least.
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Originally posted by JeRKy 8 Owner
My Rx8 is automatic and I have only beaten 2 sports car I have tried to race from a stoplight. Im not going to even try anymore because I have lost to everything. The 350Z the two door G35 the Mustang GT the FirebirdTrans Am the Camaro Z28 the Eclipse the RSX and the hatchback Kompressor have all raced and smoked myc ar from stoplights in September. The only cars I beat was a Celica and a regular Camaro they were probably both automatic likemine too. Dontbuy an Rx8 in automatic if you want to race it b/c you will lose to alot of cars on the road.
My Rx8 is automatic and I have only beaten 2 sports car I have tried to race from a stoplight. Im not going to even try anymore because I have lost to everything. The 350Z the two door G35 the Mustang GT the FirebirdTrans Am the Camaro Z28 the Eclipse the RSX and the hatchback Kompressor have all raced and smoked myc ar from stoplights in September. The only cars I beat was a Celica and a regular Camaro they were probably both automatic likemine too. Dontbuy an Rx8 in automatic if you want to race it b/c you will lose to alot of cars on the road.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by IkeWRX
It felt about as fast as my friend's old mid 90s Civic EX. Peppy, maybe, fast, not in the least.
Ike
Oddly enough, one of the 2 challenges I have had was with a 98 Civic EX, it wasn't even close. Starting at about 35, the AT pulled away with authority. The 2nd encounter was with a Dodge Ram V8 short bed pick up, once again, from a 40mph start, the Ram was at my back bumper when we hit 80.
Peppy, w/o question, fast, a little, real fast, not in the least.
It felt about as fast as my friend's old mid 90s Civic EX. Peppy, maybe, fast, not in the least.
Ike
Oddly enough, one of the 2 challenges I have had was with a 98 Civic EX, it wasn't even close. Starting at about 35, the AT pulled away with authority. The 2nd encounter was with a Dodge Ram V8 short bed pick up, once again, from a 40mph start, the Ram was at my back bumper when we hit 80.
Peppy, w/o question, fast, a little, real fast, not in the least.
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I would say times are comp to say a eclipse gt auto plelude auto they are all in the 180 to 200 mph range.high 15s low 16s sounds in the ballpark.Stay away from those v8s man.