Jerkiness
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so i just got my rx8 a couple days ago, and im finding the ride kind of jerky. although i am a new stick driver and still getting used to it, ive had others drive it and tell me the same. Rotary-RX8 even told me his clutch is stiffer than mine and it is a little jerky compared to his, what could this be?
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I can tell by your siggy that you're driving an '04. To me, that indicates that the clutch may have been replaced at some point. Sometimes, people with aspirations of building high HP cars install clutches that are overkill for the car...
That could be your issue... But it wont cause you any problems, and you'll get used to it.
That could be your issue... But it wont cause you any problems, and you'll get used to it.
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Not really, unless you have someone with more experience drive it and get a bad report from him.
It has to be an RX8 owner, not just someone with a manual anything.
My 2 cents.
It has to be an RX8 owner, not just someone with a manual anything.
My 2 cents.
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Yah, there's one thing to worry about... how much wear and tear you're going to put on your car while you're learning how to drive it.
It would probably do you some good to ride along with more RX8 owners (who know how to drive a standard the way it should be driven) and get some tips while actually watching the technique.
It would probably do you some good to ride along with more RX8 owners (who know how to drive a standard the way it should be driven) and get some tips while actually watching the technique.
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Yea every car I have ever owned has been a manual and the rx8 was definitely different to drive. Now if I drove another stick I think I would definitely miss this car and how it shifts.
If you have $500-1000 laying around check craigslist and buy a cheap beater with a stick. You could get the basic experience you need without tearing up your rx8, and then sell the beater a month or so later for what you bought it for. Either that or do as others have said and find a local rx8 owner that could check your car out and maybe give you some help in learning.
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The clutch on the RX8 is incredibly sensitive for a stock clutch, even compared to an AP1 S2000, Lotus Exige, and Evo 9 MR Ive driven. It may be harder to drive smooth than other manual cars, but it is not impossible. Its all about practicing rev matching and knowing your engagement points.
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The clutch on the RX8 is incredibly sensitive for a stock clutch, even compared to an AP1 S2000, Lotus Exige, and Evo 9 MR Ive driven. It may be harder to drive smooth than other manual cars, but it is not impossible. Its all about practicing rev matching and knowing your engagement points.
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It's a Cavalier
I very much preferred the touchy take-up point on my RX8's clutch. Every time I rev-matched downshifted, or hit a particularly fast, flawless upshift, it rewarded you by letting you know you did it. I could drive that thing so perfectly smooth, but it took more concentration, and that's all part of the visceral experience of driving a sports car. It's about precision.
It might seem silly, but the thing I can compare it to is playing golf with a set of blades instead of oversized beginner clubs. Will anyone that's not a pro have more mis-hits with the blades? Hell ya, but when you understand what the club is communicating to you, you can improve your ball striking, and become a better player. It's sort of like that... maybe nobody else plays golf.
It might seem silly, but the thing I can compare it to is playing golf with a set of blades instead of oversized beginner clubs. Will anyone that's not a pro have more mis-hits with the blades? Hell ya, but when you understand what the club is communicating to you, you can improve your ball striking, and become a better player. It's sort of like that... maybe nobody else plays golf.
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I did it for the lulz
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I HATE SPEEDBUMPS!
so i just got my rx8 a couple days ago, and im finding the ride kind of jerky. although i am a new stick driver and still getting used to it, ive had others drive it and tell me the same. Rotary-RX8 even told me his clutch is stiffer than mine and it is a little jerky compared to his, what could this be?
Stop jerking it, then it will stop jerking
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I did it for the lulz
if he doesn't have emission testing in his state yes. otherwise he'll prolly get a cel and fail inspection when that time comes around.
yeah IIRC they extended the warranty on the cat to 80k mi / 8 years but don't quote me on that
yeah IIRC they extended the warranty on the cat to 80k mi / 8 years but don't quote me on that
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