RX8 vs Mustang V6 vs Maxima
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Originally Posted by HaidzRX8
all i wanted to know is yes or no b/c one guy said that these cars would beat an rx8 in a straight line thats it
If you just want the 0-60 or 0-100 times, check Car&Driver.com like Big_Mike_4488.
What do you think KYLiquid - it's not even a serious discussion?
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Originally Posted by KYLiquid
wtf is up with all these vs threads, do people honestly want to know the outcome, or do they just wanna hear THEIR car is better than everything else and they are a super genius for picking it out?
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i just get tired of this kinda stuff, sorry if I come off as an ***-hat.....
i see this stuff all the time, I am a regular reader of about 15 differnt forums....I skim thru and normaly ignor this kinda stuff, but I just thought I would post that I thought.
I think its kinda crazy, all the time, on all differnt forums people ask post stuff like "My dad says all import cars are slow and that a v8 american car will always be the fastest car around if you do the same stuff to them" or "My friend says that his G35 is the fastest car with maxi-pads in the trunk, is that true or can my rx8 beat him"
to me its all the same stuff, people asking these kinda questions get old. Im sorry, go out to a track and see whats faster (although with normal dirvers that might not get 100% out of a car it comes down to luck or talent or both) or tell your ignor it.....
this all boils down to (IMO) "my dick is bigger than yours" and it just gets kinda old...sorry
*** and to the above statement about maxi-pads in a g35, its true, the first aid kit in the g35 (coupe only) has maxi-pads in it.....i just always thought that was interesting and thoughtful on nissans part ***
i see this stuff all the time, I am a regular reader of about 15 differnt forums....I skim thru and normaly ignor this kinda stuff, but I just thought I would post that I thought.
I think its kinda crazy, all the time, on all differnt forums people ask post stuff like "My dad says all import cars are slow and that a v8 american car will always be the fastest car around if you do the same stuff to them" or "My friend says that his G35 is the fastest car with maxi-pads in the trunk, is that true or can my rx8 beat him"
to me its all the same stuff, people asking these kinda questions get old. Im sorry, go out to a track and see whats faster (although with normal dirvers that might not get 100% out of a car it comes down to luck or talent or both) or tell your ignor it.....
this all boils down to (IMO) "my dick is bigger than yours" and it just gets kinda old...sorry
*** and to the above statement about maxi-pads in a g35, its true, the first aid kit in the g35 (coupe only) has maxi-pads in it.....i just always thought that was interesting and thoughtful on nissans part ***
#32
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I agree. Anyone's game. That's mainly because there are so many factors involved - such as how you "set up" your car and how well you drive.
Last autocross event, I witnessed a B Stock RX-8 beat a Super Stock Lotus Elise by almost 1/2 a second on a 45 second track.
If you look at their "road and track" or "car and driver" times, you would never have guessed it. But I guess it came down to tires and driver.
If you want to know stright line times, you can just check the net or any popular car magazine. If you want to know which one is faster - take it to the track.
The Lotus should have faster acceleration and more lateral Gs. So why was it slower?
Last autocross event, I witnessed a B Stock RX-8 beat a Super Stock Lotus Elise by almost 1/2 a second on a 45 second track.
If you look at their "road and track" or "car and driver" times, you would never have guessed it. But I guess it came down to tires and driver.
If you want to know stright line times, you can just check the net or any popular car magazine. If you want to know which one is faster - take it to the track.
The Lotus should have faster acceleration and more lateral Gs. So why was it slower?
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rx8 vs v6 mustang vs maxima vs civic vs gti vs beetle vs chip foose vs 350z vs g35 vs a horse vs sti vs yugo vs explorer vs chuck norris on foot vs f150 vs me on a huffy........
my money is on chuck
my money is on chuck
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Originally Posted by Beodude123
Man, V6 Mustangs are pretty slow. I know bolt on ZX2s that can beat them without problems in a line.
They are slow......but can be modified for very little $$$. I know a guy with a 2003 Mustang V6 that is supercharged along with some other goodies and that car is pretty damn fast now......definitely faster than a stock V8 Mustang.
I think it's all about one's plans for the car they get. We've already seen that it take major $$$ to get any significant gains from the RX8. The Mustang is very inexpensive to mod......not sure about the Maxima.
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Originally Posted by The Mighty Red
The Lotus should have faster acceleration and more lateral Gs. So why was it slower?
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I have a 2005 Rx8 N i raced a 1995 Mustang GT N I must say they are not tuned right.. I took off the line MUCH MUCH quicker than him.. but eventually caught up.. beating me by less than HALF a car length ... I also raced a New 2005 Mustang GT Already going at about 40 MPH n he was pulling away but slowly N that was even when i had a FULL CAR n it was only one guy in that STANG I MUST SAY MUSTANGS SUCK EVEN A V-8. but THEY DO GET BETTER GAS MILEAGE!!!
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Originally Posted by O5Rx8mazDa
I have a 2005 Rx8 N i raced a 1995 Mustang GT N I must say they are not tuned right.. I took off the line MUCH MUCH quicker than him.. but eventually caught up.. beating me by less than HALF a car length ... I also raced a New 2005 Mustang GT Already going at about 40 MPH n he was pulling away but slowly N that was even when i had a FULL CAR n it was only one guy in that STANG I MUST SAY MUSTANGS SUCK EVEN A V-8. but THEY DO GET BETTER GAS MILEAGE!!!
n.
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I don't think that N is a word.
LoL. Old Mustangs have something like a 2.7X final drive. Take that into consideration. That's why they are pretty slow off the line, but once you get up in speed, they will be one or two gears below you, and will continue to pull.
LoL. Old Mustangs have something like a 2.7X final drive. Take that into consideration. That's why they are pretty slow off the line, but once you get up in speed, they will be one or two gears below you, and will continue to pull.
#43
Originally Posted by tjbourgoyne
I don't care if it is faster. I just feel sorry for whoever has to wake up everyday knowing they drive V6 Mustang.
LOL So very true. I wouldn't buy a 'Stang in the first place, but to get a V6??? I know the '05s are a lot better than previous years, but still.
I knew a guy that had a '98 or something ATX V6 Stang. My ATX ZX2 with horrid gearing pulled a lot harder. Of course he had a lot of audio in there too, which didn't help.
But whatever, some people like Mustangs a lot. I have a feeling a lot of people on this forum don't, which is understandable. I figure that if they like it, who cares right?
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Originally Posted by O5Rx8mazDa
I have a 2005 Rx8 N i raced a 1995 Mustang GT N I must say they are not tuned right.. I took off the line MUCH MUCH quicker than him.. but eventually caught up.. beating me by less than HALF a car length ... I also raced a New 2005 Mustang GT Already going at about 40 MPH n he was pulling away but slowly N that was even when i had a FULL CAR n it was only one guy in that STANG I MUST SAY MUSTANGS SUCK EVEN A V-8. but THEY DO GET BETTER GAS MILEAGE!!!
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Originally Posted by zoned
The only cars that the RX8 would take in a straight line race are:
the 82 VW rabbit (unmodified)
A maroon colored Yugo
64 Chevy Impala w/ 42" rims and switches
the 82 VW rabbit (unmodified)
A maroon colored Yugo
64 Chevy Impala w/ 42" rims and switches
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Originally Posted by Terrance26
I have beaten a saturn redline, v6 mustang, eclipse gst, dakota rt, and a whole bunch more that I can't remember right now.
#48
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Friend of mine owns an 06 Maxima and let's just say we're pretty much even from a dead stop. However I tried to pass him once on the highway when we were both doing about 50 mph...and I couldn't get in front of him.
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The new Maximas are heavy(3450+/-), a bit underated too,but when dyno'd there putting out about 270HP to the wheels, even though they claim to be putting out 260 crank HP.Seen the lowest time for them anywhere from mid 14's to mid 15's in the 1/4 mile. The 02'/03' Maximas, the fastest out of all the generations are overated. Actually Nissan screwed up , and flip flop the HP/TRQ (255/245)figures for the car. On the dyno a stock Maxima is putting out 205WHP -212WHP which relates to about 240ish HP. The car puts out 220-225 WTRQ. Mated to a body weight of 3200+/-, = a pretty capable sports sedan that can shame high powered 4 cylinders,peppy 6 cylinders and flat out embaress some V8 variants. Stock 02/03 Maximas have pulled as low as 14.3 to as high as 14.8 Stock , 6 speed and auto.
So if your in a RX-8 , you better be bring your A-GAME or else you will be seeing tailights. I should know, i use to do it all the time to the RX-8 guys in my 2k2 Maxima.....hehehe
So if your in a RX-8 , you better be bring your A-GAME or else you will be seeing tailights. I should know, i use to do it all the time to the RX-8 guys in my 2k2 Maxima.....hehehe
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