Hyundai Tiburon owner, thinking about an 8
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From: Adelaide, Australia
Whale/Shark. Something like that.
Anyway ... getting back to the handling ... from an Australian review site :
On cornering, the Tiburon sometimes misbehaves without too much throttle application, the tyres up front scrabbling for adhesion.
The 17-inch rubber chirps without much provocation.
Steering is a little on the heavy side and there is a degree of understeer in this front-wheel-drive coupe.
Anyway ... getting back to the handling ... from an Australian review site :
On cornering, the Tiburon sometimes misbehaves without too much throttle application, the tyres up front scrabbling for adhesion.
The 17-inch rubber chirps without much provocation.
Steering is a little on the heavy side and there is a degree of understeer in this front-wheel-drive coupe.
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From: Norwood, NJ
For an FWD, I felt that it was one of the more neutral ones I drove. It felt heavy for my liking and the steering was a little numb, but I still think it's a decent handling FWD budget coupe, and I found it to be "beefier" than the Celica.
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From: santa clara ,ca
Originally Posted by Krankor
Alright, I've been avoiding asking this for a long time, but this seems as good a place as any to flaunt my ignorance and open myself up for ridicule. So here goes:
Just what is wrong with a Crossfire? I don't know a single thing about them other than that they are the constant butt of humor around here. For that reason, I'm sure as hell not going to try searching, cuz I'll just get a zillion joke references. Could someone please give me a short, informative, serious blurb on the Crossfire so I can get the joke too? I'd really be appreciative...
Just what is wrong with a Crossfire? I don't know a single thing about them other than that they are the constant butt of humor around here. For that reason, I'm sure as hell not going to try searching, cuz I'll just get a zillion joke references. Could someone please give me a short, informative, serious blurb on the Crossfire so I can get the joke too? I'd really be appreciative...
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From: santa clara ,ca
Originally Posted by 9291150
This thread is a shinning example of everything I hate about this site...
1. Some noob starts a thread and immediately reveals himself to be a dumbass, instead of being ignored, here we are 12 pages later
2. Some actually think its worthwhile to give their views on why the 8 is worthwhile to the ODP (original dumbass poster)
3. The same useless digressions occur…looks, auto trannies, mods, drive layouts…wings are functional on daily commuters…
4. Resident trolls like Ike view this as yet another opportunity to trash the 8
5. Ike’s bum buddies, obviously feeling indebted to his 12000 posts, offer their support
6. The subjects of what makes a great sportscar degenerates into nothing more than a stoplight drag
7. The same pathetic utube videos make an appearance
8. All the dickless wonders come out and trash other cars that they’ve proclaimed themselves too good/smart/clever/etc. to own, and likely never driven
Pathetic.
1. Some noob starts a thread and immediately reveals himself to be a dumbass, instead of being ignored, here we are 12 pages later
2. Some actually think its worthwhile to give their views on why the 8 is worthwhile to the ODP (original dumbass poster)
3. The same useless digressions occur…looks, auto trannies, mods, drive layouts…wings are functional on daily commuters…
4. Resident trolls like Ike view this as yet another opportunity to trash the 8
5. Ike’s bum buddies, obviously feeling indebted to his 12000 posts, offer their support
6. The subjects of what makes a great sportscar degenerates into nothing more than a stoplight drag
7. The same pathetic utube videos make an appearance
8. All the dickless wonders come out and trash other cars that they’ve proclaimed themselves too good/smart/clever/etc. to own, and likely never driven
Pathetic.
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From: Adelaide, Australia
There are a few more important points to consider when upgrading from a Tiburon to the rx8.
- The rx8 is 10mm wider. That's 1 cm. Thats under half an inch. Beware you might scrape the side of the car when parking it. It is the same amount higher as well.
- The Tiburon has a thing called a "Chapman strut" in its rear suspension. I wouldn't trust a thing called a Chapman strut.
- The Tiburon's gear rations are weird looking. I get the opinion this car cannot even rev to 9000 rpm
I hope these important facts make your choice easier.
- The rx8 is 10mm wider. That's 1 cm. Thats under half an inch. Beware you might scrape the side of the car when parking it. It is the same amount higher as well.
- The Tiburon has a thing called a "Chapman strut" in its rear suspension. I wouldn't trust a thing called a Chapman strut.
- The Tiburon's gear rations are weird looking. I get the opinion this car cannot even rev to 9000 rpm
I hope these important facts make your choice easier.
DaveCm
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From: Central North Carolina
My wife wanted a Crossfire so badly when they first came out. Lucky for me, when we went to look at it, it did not have enough leg room for me to drive it at all. I am 6'3". The salesman still tried to sell her on the car. She simply told him that she would not buy a car that I cannot drive. Everyone (only like 4 or 5 preople) I met that has a Crossfire thinks they have the greatest car ever made. I worked with a guy that had one and kept trying to get me to race him.
Oh, one more time and I get banned. CROSSFIRE!!!!!
Oh, one more time and I get banned. CROSSFIRE!!!!!
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From: Orlando, FL
Originally Posted by NoTears316
Why do I keep checking this thread expecting something worth reading?
I wonder if I have any ridiculous pictures to contribute...
DaveCm
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From: Central North Carolina
OMG! There is a website dedicated to "tuned" Hyundais. What is this world coming too?
http://www.hyundaiusa.com/tuner/Default.asp
http://www.hyundaiusa.com/tuner/Default.asp
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From: Washington, DC
Originally Posted by 9291150
This thread is a shinning example of everything I hate about this site...
1. Some noob starts a thread and immediately reveals himself to be a dumbass, instead of being ignored, here we are 12 pages later
2. Some actually think its worthwhile to give their views on why the 8 is worthwhile to the ODP (original dumbass poster)
3. The same useless digressions occur…looks, auto trannies, mods, drive layouts…wings are functional on daily commuters…
4. Resident trolls like Ike view this as yet another opportunity to trash the 8
5. Ike’s bum buddies, obviously feeling indebted to his 12000 posts, offer their support
6. The subjects of what makes a great sportscar degenerates into nothing more than a stoplight drag
7. The same pathetic utube videos make an appearance
8. All the dickless wonders come out and trash other cars that they’ve proclaimed themselves too good/smart/clever/etc. to own, and likely never driven
Pathetic.
1. Some noob starts a thread and immediately reveals himself to be a dumbass, instead of being ignored, here we are 12 pages later
2. Some actually think its worthwhile to give their views on why the 8 is worthwhile to the ODP (original dumbass poster)
3. The same useless digressions occur…looks, auto trannies, mods, drive layouts…wings are functional on daily commuters…
4. Resident trolls like Ike view this as yet another opportunity to trash the 8
5. Ike’s bum buddies, obviously feeling indebted to his 12000 posts, offer their support
6. The subjects of what makes a great sportscar degenerates into nothing more than a stoplight drag
7. The same pathetic utube videos make an appearance
8. All the dickless wonders come out and trash other cars that they’ve proclaimed themselves too good/smart/clever/etc. to own, and likely never driven
Pathetic.
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From: Norwood, NJ
Originally Posted by DaveCM203
OMG! There is a website dedicated to "tuned" Hyundais. What is this world coming too?
http://www.hyundaiusa.com/tuner/Default.asp
http://www.hyundaiusa.com/tuner/Default.asp
30 years ago, who would have thought the Japanese would build the EVO, Supra, STi, or RX-7?
Who knows? Maybe in 50 years, the Chinese will buy out Porsche, and use their technology to dominate motorsports?
No empire lasts forever, and that's a certainty.
DaveCm
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From: Central North Carolina
Originally Posted by dynamho
Be careful. Our grandkids may be driving around Hyundai sportscars that blow the doors off Porsches.
30 years ago, who would have thought the Japanese would build the EVO, Supra, STi, or RX-7?
Who knows? Maybe in 50 years, the Chinese will buy out Porsche, and use their technology to dominate motorsports?
No empire lasts forever, and that's a certainty.
30 years ago, who would have thought the Japanese would build the EVO, Supra, STi, or RX-7?
Who knows? Maybe in 50 years, the Chinese will buy out Porsche, and use their technology to dominate motorsports?
No empire lasts forever, and that's a certainty.
Originally Posted by N rider89
also there was i think a guy on here that was talking about if his auto rx-8 could beat a crossfire
Key word "TAUNT". I taunted a GT Mustang this morning TOO.
Disclosure,,"I don't street race."
