RX-8 vs. C6 Z06
06-20-2007, 07:20 PM
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Maybe I'll get a Vette in 2013 for the 60th anniversary, unless Mazda takes a huge leap forward in hp. I still love the 8, but you can't deny what an awesome car the Vette is.
06-20-2007, 09:48 PM
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RX-8s look fast, so that is why people want to race them.
The key to the RX-8 is its got decent sized back seats for a sports car and does well on the turns.
Bottom line, we need an extra 100HP to be taken seriously on any straights.
However even with the present RX-8 "max kit" Mazsport turbo putting down 400rwhp, we can't mess with a C6 Z06 unless there are a lot of turns. Actually, there are few cars in existence that could F*** with C6 Z06's 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds
If you only want 2 seats, a **** load of HP for the straights, and good HP to dollar ration than the C6 Z06 is well worth the look.
The key to the RX-8 is its got decent sized back seats for a sports car and does well on the turns.
Bottom line, we need an extra 100HP to be taken seriously on any straights.
However even with the present RX-8 "max kit" Mazsport turbo putting down 400rwhp, we can't mess with a C6 Z06 unless there are a lot of turns. Actually, there are few cars in existence that could F*** with C6 Z06's 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds
If you only want 2 seats, a **** load of HP for the straights, and good HP to dollar ration than the C6 Z06 is well worth the look.
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06-21-2007, 04:42 AM
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I therefore submit the following clip...
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...48819260604622
03 Cobra if I remember correctly...clear example of the exit speed argument...
I came around to the end of the pack to find a spec miata had dropped into the run group to test out his setup...up to this point I've wanted a shot at chasing one down and finally got an opportunity...did I mention that those things are fast in teh twisties? Add a good driver and wow...I was amazed how hard those little bastards are to catch...
Long story short...we eventually hit traffic in the form of a cobra...after we both pitched a tent inside the dude's trunk he decided to let the spec miata pass...I on the other hand was not allowed to pass...I think it was mainly due to the fact that the session only had a lap left before the checker and we were so close to the long straight he thought he could outrun me...
Exiting into the long straight I carried alot more speed...even at WOT the cobra simply didnt really run away...If I had 100 extra horses I would have easily forced a pass on the straight, but due to our lack of juice I had to content myself with pushing so hard into the guy's trunk as to traumatize him...hopefully next time he remembers to give me the pass...
100 extra ponies...yep...we needs it...
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...48819260604622
03 Cobra if I remember correctly...clear example of the exit speed argument...
I came around to the end of the pack to find a spec miata had dropped into the run group to test out his setup...up to this point I've wanted a shot at chasing one down and finally got an opportunity...did I mention that those things are fast in teh twisties? Add a good driver and wow...I was amazed how hard those little bastards are to catch...
Long story short...we eventually hit traffic in the form of a cobra...after we both pitched a tent inside the dude's trunk he decided to let the spec miata pass...I on the other hand was not allowed to pass...I think it was mainly due to the fact that the session only had a lap left before the checker and we were so close to the long straight he thought he could outrun me...
Exiting into the long straight I carried alot more speed...even at WOT the cobra simply didnt really run away...If I had 100 extra horses I would have easily forced a pass on the straight, but due to our lack of juice I had to content myself with pushing so hard into the guy's trunk as to traumatize him...hopefully next time he remembers to give me the pass...
100 extra ponies...yep...we needs it...
06-21-2007, 07:31 AM
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RX-8s look fast, so that is why people want to race them.
The key to the RX-8 is its got decent sized back seats for a sports car and does well on the turns.
Bottom line, we need an extra 100HP to be taken seriously on any straights.
However even with the present RX-8 "max kit" Mazsport turbo putting down 400rwhp, we can't mess with a C6 Z06 unless there are a lot of turns. Actually, there are few cars in existence that could F*** with C6 Z06's 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds
If you only want 2 seats, a **** load of HP for the straights, and good HP to dollar ration than the C6 Z06 is well worth the look.
The key to the RX-8 is its got decent sized back seats for a sports car and does well on the turns.
Bottom line, we need an extra 100HP to be taken seriously on any straights.
However even with the present RX-8 "max kit" Mazsport turbo putting down 400rwhp, we can't mess with a C6 Z06 unless there are a lot of turns. Actually, there are few cars in existence that could F*** with C6 Z06's 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds
If you only want 2 seats, a **** load of HP for the straights, and good HP to dollar ration than the C6 Z06 is well worth the look.
06-21-2007, 09:21 AM
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I've got lots of video of cars I've past along the way...I am hesitant to say that I had a better car or I was a better driver...I would be more inclined to say that the RX is simply much easier to go fast around a track in. I was alot more confident in its abilities and amazed at how well it behaved. Once I get moved up to the higher run groups with more experienced drivers I am sure that will change.
06-21-2007, 02:35 PM
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No kidding! My father has a new C6 and I swear, he probably drives a riding mower faster than he drives his vette...I keep telling him we need to switch cars for a day or two so I can show the vette some love.
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