Does the RX-8 ever win a race?
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Originally Posted by Aseras
racing is so immature.. i occaisionally will stuff someone in the slow lane or keep them in a merge lane if they think they are entitled to cut me off. If the signal and "ask" I'll let em over, but I've run many a car and truck off the road or into a median to remind them that they are the ones who are supposed to yeild the right of way.
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From: Rabid Goat Mental Institution
Originally Posted by Red Devil
I'll add to this a bit being next to Zoom one of the older registered members of the site that has so far participated in this particular thread. Long before the RX-8 was even released, this forum decided there would be no "kills" section. I recall it being debated early on about what direction the forum would take, and the majority chimed in saying we wanted nothing to do with it. Those that did want a kills section, I don't think really stuck around after that.
Just proactively clearing the air, as I'm sure someone, somewhere, was going to read this thread and infer we don't have a "kills" section because the RX-8 is such a dog .
Just proactively clearing the air, as I'm sure someone, somewhere, was going to read this thread and infer we don't have a "kills" section because the RX-8 is such a dog .
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Originally Posted by Genesis
I agree, a troll, no doubt mate, the person's first post here. I should qualify, my comment about easy to overtake in certain conditions/situations pertains to the straights....definitely not the corners :p
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Originally Posted by 3000ways
How am I a troll, I simply asked a question? I didn't know my question would harm your ego. Your right that was my first post, but look again I've been a member longer than you have been.
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Well I can't wait until this car becomes cheap enough that your average High-Schooler can afford it--like the RX-7. Unfortunately the RX-8 hasn't had time to be glorified in a street racing movie yet.
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[QUOTE=MazdaRich]Well I can't wait until this car becomes cheap enough that your average High-Schooler can afford it--like the RX-7. Unfortunately the RX-8 hasn't had time to be glorified in a street racing movie yet.[/QU
*Knock on wood*
*Knock on wood*
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From: Clearwater, Fl
On an up-note. I saw a couple driving a '05 Mustang GT, and I waved at them and made nice comments about thier car. They said they had almost bought an 8 and the only thing that stopped them was the dealership reneging on the deal and rushing them into a different deal. We had a nice friendly Conversation and everyone was happy.
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From: Miami, FL
There are only four ways stock RSX-S and Celica GTS can out run an RX-8 from a redlight:
The RX-8 is an automatic, the RX-8 is loaded with passengers, the driver in the RX-8 makes an error (improper launch/shifts), or the most common case: the RX-8 owner doesn't even know he's in a race.
The RX-8 is an automatic, the RX-8 is loaded with passengers, the driver in the RX-8 makes an error (improper launch/shifts), or the most common case: the RX-8 owner doesn't even know he's in a race.
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From: Misinformation Director - Evolv Chicago
I've never street raced the 8. Wonder how many times I've been considered a kill. I can think of a few instances where I'm sure I was, but probably many more and I never thought about it one way or another because it was from something like pick-up truck.
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From: Milwaukee
Originally Posted by zoom44
um i dont think his question was about the wrx or any subaru car inwhat ever race series they may be in. his question was about rx-8 winning races. lets stick to the subject please?
for a look at what races rx-8s have won you can check rxtuner.com and rotarynews.com. you should find plenty of articles there
for a look at what races rx-8s have won you can check rxtuner.com and rotarynews.com. you should find plenty of articles there
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I've been to other forums and its amazing how different the people are.
But Guy does raise a good point... I hear many people rag on the 8.... but they leave cars the likes of the TT and Boxster alone.... makes no sense
But Guy does raise a good point... I hear many people rag on the 8.... but they leave cars the likes of the TT and Boxster alone.... makes no sense
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Originally Posted by TODreamer
I've been to other forums and its amazing how different the people are.
But Guy does raise a good point... I hear many people rag on the 8.... but they leave cars the likes of the TT and Boxster alone.... makes no sense
But Guy does raise a good point... I hear many people rag on the 8.... but they leave cars the likes of the TT and Boxster alone.... makes no sense
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I'd say that the majority of owners are older and are not really interested in racing. Sure people are interested in the development of RX8 racing, but there isn't much to look at up to now.
I find that the US crowds are bigger fans of cars than the Japanese crowd. Here in Japan, the only people who takes their cars to the next level are speed/power enthusiasts. Racing is popular here though I have not seen or heard any RX8s that are actively involved quite like the STIs, EVOs, Nissans (Silvias, Skylines, Z etc).
People go with how much performance they can get out of their cars.
Looks? Well that's for girls to judge
I find that the US crowds are bigger fans of cars than the Japanese crowd. Here in Japan, the only people who takes their cars to the next level are speed/power enthusiasts. Racing is popular here though I have not seen or heard any RX8s that are actively involved quite like the STIs, EVOs, Nissans (Silvias, Skylines, Z etc).
People go with how much performance they can get out of their cars.
Looks? Well that's for girls to judge
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From: Boynton Beach, FL
Originally Posted by IkeWRX
Don't forget snow and tarmac... Also you've just proven that no one really cares about Grand Am racing considering Gary Sheehan just missed the championship 3 years running in the USTCC in a WRX. Subaru dropped out of the series after 2003 because they realized the only people that care are people that have already bought the car.
Ike I'm very unimpressed with the styling of the WRX. I'm very impressed with its power, and that airborne picture you posted:-)
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From: Milwaukee
Originally Posted by N8theGr8
Ike I'm very unimpressed with the styling of the WRX. I'm very impressed with its power, and that airborne picture you posted:-)
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From: Milwaukee
Originally Posted by No More Oldsmobiles
I checked a BMW club board and they didn't have a kills section.
Their cars must be slow.
Their cars must be slow.