RX8 vs. 350Z- comfort, style, and performance
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You know how 3rd gear works right? If you need to pass on the freeway dump it into 3rd gear and hold on.
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Originally Posted by zeblien
Ya thats what I Do.
Its fun to put the car into 6th at 40mph and then try to gun it.... boy oh boy it goes nowhere fast.
Its fun to put the car into 6th at 40mph and then try to gun it.... boy oh boy it goes nowhere fast.
I don't see why you would ever need to use 6th gear at 40 mph. 4th gear is plenty high enough at that speed.
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Originally Posted by Rhythmic
I don't see why you would ever need to use 6th gear at 40 mph. 4th gear is plenty high enough at that speed.
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Originally Posted by DrDiaboloco
Fuel consumption, man... I'm in 6th at 42-45mph when I'm just cruising down the road.
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Why not? If I need to slow down or accelerate I'll shift, but at a steady speed, why would I be in any other gear? It's not like it is lugging at that speed.
For "normal" driving I go straight from 2nd to 5th most of the time, and if I'm at a constant 45 or so, I'll slot into 6th. This is around-town driving, of course.
For "normal" driving I go straight from 2nd to 5th most of the time, and if I'm at a constant 45 or so, I'll slot into 6th. This is around-town driving, of course.
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Originally Posted by Coleman8
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But I don't see the point in running around in lower gears when "cruising" at a constant speed.
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Don't worry, she gets wound out to the beep (and beyond) every time I venture out. I've recently taken to a 1-6 shift at the last intersection before I get home.
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Originally Posted by DrDiaboloco
Scratch away. 42mph is the number in the manual for the 5-6 shift when "cruising". If I need any oomph or have to slow down, I am perfectly capable of downshifting... But I don't see the point in running around in lower gears when "cruising" at a constant speed.
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The whole which car performs better (is quicker) than the other is a joke when you can get a stock vehicle for 1/2 the price that runs low 9's.
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I said Vehicle.. It seats 2 just like a Z
http://www.zx14ninja.com/
http://www.zx14ninja.com/
Originally Posted by zeblien
Which car stock will run low 9's for 15k?
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The Z is one of the cars that I looked at. I like the look of the 8 better and I am 6'2" so I fit in the 8 a lot better. I know the cars are pitted against each other, but the cars are very different in their natures. It is not like you are comparing an STI and EVO. Your choice between the 8 and Z are so personal.
As for the power band, I knew when I bought it that it needed constant attention. I do have to work pretty hard when I am playing around with other cars with more power. But, my things is that I am not into drag racing anyway. I like to play in the curves. After all, life is not a straight line and it is all about how you handle the curves.
As for the power band, I knew when I bought it that it needed constant attention. I do have to work pretty hard when I am playing around with other cars with more power. But, my things is that I am not into drag racing anyway. I like to play in the curves. After all, life is not a straight line and it is all about how you handle the curves.
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Originally Posted by DrDiaboloco
Why not? If I need to slow down or accelerate I'll shift, but at a steady speed, why would I be in any other gear? It's not like it is lugging at that speed.
For "normal" driving I go straight from 2nd to 5th most of the time, and if I'm at a constant 45 or so, I'll slot into 6th. This is around-town driving, of course.
For "normal" driving I go straight from 2nd to 5th most of the time, and if I'm at a constant 45 or so, I'll slot into 6th. This is around-town driving, of course.
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When I was shopping for a car the last time round, I drove the 350Z for a half hour or so and the dealbreaker was that I could not see out of it. Especially to the back and to the rear quarters. Came close to hitting a few innocents in adjacent lanes to the rear. The G35 coupe was much better for this, but it had other problems. The RX8 was the best compromise in a rear wheel drive car. Despite all the recalls, I am still happy with mine.
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Originally Posted by alfy28
maybe you should research and see why you should not be in 6th gear for low mph. one carbon build up, amongst other things. but its not my 8 taht is running that low mph at 6th speed.
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Originally Posted by Raptor2k
What's your gas mileage?
This "driving at 45mph in 6th gear" thing rarely goes for more than about a minute before a turn, stop sign, traffic light, railroad crossing, or traffic interferes...
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Originally Posted by Raptor2k
Try cruising over at least 2.4k RPMs and you'll get better.
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Oooh, hostile. I thought it was 47mph shifting into 6th in the manual. But okay, don't do something that wouldn't hurt to try, since you're getting terrible gas mileage as it is.