chetrickerman

Cattywampus

You say you are going to a Z because the 8 is so underpowered. It's not that it is underpowered, it's the fact it doesnt have the torque the Z has. Kinda funny how all these folks talk about how slow the 8 is yet it posted better numbers than a Z and the same as a M3. Also the 0-60 times are not far off from the Z. Maybe 0-60 is the only thing that matters anymore when someone mentions sportcars.

chetrickerman

there is a .5 second difference in the times, which if you are a great driver, you can make that up. peoples butt dynos are failing.

btw, congrats on getting to maui. i will be in HI in feb

ysoloud

I find that oil runs thicker than water on this thread. I bought my 8 about 3 weeks ago, I agree with the bad audio, so I fixed it. Got a box from 4080, got a dash kit, and a couple of amps. I knew I was going to do that as soon as I turned the stereo on. I also knew about the power. I pulled off the lot and thought, where is the pin you to the seat feel. But when I hit the first corner I knew that the power could be fixed, so I am fixing it. I went to a local shop and they sold me a turbo, it will be installed as soon as my new front end is done. There is a cost to be paid. I bought my 04 6speed with 22,000 miles on it for 15,950. I put 3,000 in the audio system. I put 6,000 in the motor. and 800 in body mods. I have got about 26,000 in the car . You can give any car power, but it is not easy to fix stability and track controll.

chetrickerman

right on

DOMINION

Cattywampus

Thanks. Hope you're not coming from Florida. That flight to LAX is a pta. The flight to Hi, is a pta as well especially at night. You going to the pro bowl?

chetrickerman

no, i will probably fly from chicago since i live in wisconsin. i plan on sleeping most of the flight. im not going to the pro-bowl, im going to visit Kane and some other guys from here

lucifuge

So much talk of test driving a car as if it should be a final filter. BS, period. It can only tell you so much. You have learn about a new car though ownership. Pro's and con's will come about over time, only then will you know. So unfortunately you take away considerable risk with a new purchase. Live and learn. If it's not for you, move on.

Z1NONLY

Thanks to my autocrossing addiction, I get the opportunity to drive a lot cars, flat out, on a track. -Much better than an average test drive.

Even then, day to day life can show other pro's and con's not obvious when a car is driven all-out on a track.

chetrickerman

yes, but the main complaint of the 8 is the lack of torque, which you can feel right away. especially if you test drive a Z and an 8 back to back

TheKDog

No disappointment whatsoever.

Do your research folks.

I have bought a car that I regretted, all I can say is move on if you hate it that much.

jones75254

iTrader: (2)

Birds of a feather flock together.


moron

valpac

iTrader: (2)

It doesnt take ownership to know that a 390lb-ft V-8 is going to feel a helluva lot different than a 140 lb-ft rotary. All it really takes is reading.

RX-8Newb

you should really think about killing yourself jones, we would be better off...

chetrickerman

jones is right you know

Icemark

No highs...

No Lows...

Must be Bose.

Cattywampus

Which island is Kane on? Also anyone know which one Whitehot is on. I have see tow 8's today. One green and a really dirty white one near the airport in kehi

lucifuge

...no it's not, MPG is

reaper1

It's kind of funny , if this thread had been title . Is this car fast enought for you ? most everyone would've said no. I like my car alot and i've had it for 20 month now , now would I want more power , hell yea ..... nothig wrong with having a faster car . I do know about FI and all , but if you have a new car with warranty it's not smart to do it .....

My 2 cents........carry on .......

chetrickerman

He is on the island with the Hawaii airport on it. I cant remember the name, i always get them mixed up

jones75254

iTrader: (2)

Once again the mark of ur intelligence has shined through your useless words. Congrats on ur witty remark.

chetrickerman

^

4me2

Time for this thread to die.

Socket7

The 8 is more then fast enough to get me killed. The last thing I need is even more power. I find the low torque at low RPM's help keep me from driving like a complete lunatic.