Rx-8 >= 350z
06-25-2011, 07:36 PM
#51
Once I had 40 series and 45 series tires with different brands, and the DSC was fine on the street, but when I put the hammer down on the track it really confused the DSC, and even the brake light came on.
So I had to turn it off that day, but after some trial and error, the DSC is valuable enough for me to always leave on, and this time rotate tire 3 or 4 times before worn out to even wear and tire diameter.
06-27-2011, 07:01 AM
#56
I'm going to try that next but I really do not think it is going to work. There some raised areas on the lenses. I might be looking at just wet sanding. With a procedure starting with 800 grit and moving up to 3000, then a nice polish. It might be the only thing that will work other than the lamps being replaced, which is not goingtohappen.com. 
06-27-2011, 07:58 AM
#57
I can warm up, idle while I throw trash and get mail, go to the store at 35 mph (lights-stop and go), and when I get home after that 5 mile round trip my scan guage says 19.6 mpg for the day warm up and all. I've gotten 27.1 @75 on a full tank several times.
I save the bad mileAGE for the track! (maybe 8-10mpg)
I save the bad mileAGE for the track! (maybe 8-10mpg)
06-27-2011, 07:59 AM
#58
Thanks for comparing the two. I bought the rx8 because of the rear seats too (i have 2 kids, that's why). If the Nissan Z has a back seat, then my choice would be the Nissan Z. Anyway, when i first saw the rx8, i fell in love and this car is unique because of the rotary engine, different like no other car to me.
06-27-2011, 08:10 AM
#59
Now it's a discussion on DSC? I don't understand the need to turn them off on public roads. The DSC system has a pretty high threshold. If you do manage to make it kick in, I think you should be saving those types of maneuvers for the track, unless you're doing donuts in a parking lot or practicing drift control in a remote back road.
06-27-2011, 07:01 PM
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You don't need to take apart the lenses to try and clean them, first try what I did!
Go to Walmart and purchase the Turtle Wax headlight lens restorer. It's a $10 fix and it worked like I would have never imagined. Below you can see my before and after pics.
The good thing about this product is that you should take before and after pictures because on the box, Turtle Wax offers a money back guarantee with pictures if you are not satisfied!
Go to Walmart and purchase the Turtle Wax headlight lens restorer. It's a $10 fix and it worked like I would have never imagined. Below you can see my before and after pics.
The good thing about this product is that you should take before and after pictures because on the box, Turtle Wax offers a money back guarantee with pictures if you are not satisfied!
06-27-2011, 07:47 PM
#62
I aligned my 07 GT sport suspension, to get rid of the high rear neg camber ( -2.1 down to -1.65, toe very slightly in).
I can turn, and stomp the gas, and I never slip, even on 225/40r18's Hankook's V12's ( they are stickier than my first SPT's, but still slipped until the final alignment).
On a very slippery track day, I would lose traction turning left full throttle at about 60 mph, so I had to baby it under that condition, only.
The reason my fairy visits me is I bought a 6spd Auto on purpose to enjoy that turbine like quiet and smoothness.
To get that 27.1 on the hwy, I was only running 2500 rpm @ approx. 75 mph.
06-28-2011, 05:55 AM
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Ah yes, the Z vs the RX, your post is a nice addition to the, uh, let us say, discussion. My first two cars were 280Z's, loved them so much. However, I immediately lost the love with the 280ZX. A few years later when the 300Z turbo came out, it brought me back, but no way I could afford it. The return of the Z was a little strange for me because I was already lusting after the RX-8. Looking at your pic of the 350Z, she is looking pretty damn good! I needed the two rear seats of the Mazda, and loved the way it looked. Haven't driven the new Z so can't confirm the pros and cons, just know that I love my RX. The original RX-7 took over the love for me when the 280Z lapsed in 1978. Loved the first RX, especially the GSL-SE with the extra horspower. Didn't really like the 2nd generation, thought the 3rd generation was incredible, but so expensive and "extreme", for lack of a better word. When the RX-8 came out, I was overjoyed, especially when I saw that maybe, maybe I could afford the car, minus the $6000 of sunroofs, stereos, leather, DVD nav etc. Bought mine in 2008, what a machine! As far as the reliability, I hoped that waiting until 2008 to buy gave Mazda time to work out some issues. My current plan is to drive this thing for a long time, then, maybe I'll buy the new RX7, or RX9? cheers.
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