RX-8 Videos Consolidated
02-23-2003, 02:40 AM
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just in case anyone would like to play "pronounce that Japanese word!" here's a link to a page that shows the english-equivalent pronounciation of the Katakana character set
http://www.zyx.com/chrisc/japanese/japanesea.html
this is how I came up with the "Su-(p/f)u-ra" pronounciation
and eccles, those car-video.com lap time numbers are SIMULATED numbers, using the (in)famous Cartest software, so they probably used some extremely conservative parameters to come up with those numbers
http://www.zyx.com/chrisc/japanese/japanesea.html
this is how I came up with the "Su-(p/f)u-ra" pronounciation
and eccles, those car-video.com lap time numbers are SIMULATED numbers, using the (in)famous Cartest software, so they probably used some extremely conservative parameters to come up with those numbers
02-23-2003, 02:54 AM
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The posted times on that site had the Laguna Seca track at 2.21 miles. So I checked the official Laguna Seca map.
From 86-94 the track is 2.214 mi with record time of 1:09.625. From 96 till now the track is 2.238 mi with record time of 1:07.722. But it hard to say if the improvement in record time is due to track layout changes or race car improvements.
From 86-94 the track is 2.214 mi with record time of 1:09.625. From 96 till now the track is 2.238 mi with record time of 1:07.722. But it hard to say if the improvement in record time is due to track layout changes or race car improvements.
02-23-2003, 03:08 AM
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Originally posted by ZoomZoomH
read the paragraph on this page:
http://www.car-videos.com/performance/index.asp
"The performance numbers were calculated using the famous Cartest simulation software plus several other tools."
those numbers are SIMULATED numbers, the one in the video is an actual timed lap, so which one will you believe?
read the paragraph on this page:
http://www.car-videos.com/performance/index.asp
"The performance numbers were calculated using the famous Cartest simulation software plus several other tools."
those numbers are SIMULATED numbers, the one in the video is an actual timed lap, so which one will you believe?
02-23-2003, 11:28 AM
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Originally posted by ZoomZoomH
http://www.zyx.com/chrisc/japanese/japanesea.html
this is how I came up with the "Su-(p/f)u-ra" pronounciation
http://www.zyx.com/chrisc/japanese/japanesea.html
this is how I came up with the "Su-(p/f)u-ra" pronounciation
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02-26-2003, 02:52 AM
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ok i asked my friend abotu the translation. to sum it up, yes it was a supra that did 1:45. the tester criticized that grip was a little low and that you really have to whine the motor up to get power, but overall, he was very impressed with the chassis :D
02-26-2003, 06:30 PM
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Nah, not old tiff, he drives the cars well, but he LOVES to slide them :D Better if the STIG drove the car to the limits. Hell the STIG proved that the FWD focus RS is bloody fast round that track (lotus designed track, no?), posting a time of 1min 32 (if i recall correctly).
02-26-2003, 06:50 PM
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Nah, not old tiff, he drives the cars well, but he LOVES to slide them :D Better if the STIG drove the car to the limits. Hell the STIG proved that the FWD focus RS is bloody fast round that track (lotus designed track, no?), posting a time of 1min 32 (if i recall correctly).
Nah, not old tiff, he drives the cars well, but he LOVES to slide them :D Better if the STIG drove the car to the limits. Hell the STIG proved that the FWD focus RS is bloody fast round that track (lotus designed track, no?), posting a time of 1min 32 (if i recall correctly).
He knows that in the TV business unless you're able to offer something that other program's dont... you won't get the ratings.
And thus, not the big bucks. Sliding is big fun for him to do not only as a driver, but I'm sure his pockets aren't hurting either.
02-26-2003, 06:51 PM
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Re: Tiff!!!!!
Originally posted by stan11003
I don't know about you guys but I am waiting for a Top Gear test by Tiff Niedel.
I don't know about you guys but I am waiting for a Top Gear test by Tiff Niedel.
Tiff Needel, however... well he might test the car
03-01-2003, 03:24 AM
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but why??!?! why would they change the speedo to km on a us spec rx8
but why??!?! why would they change the speedo to km on a us spec rx8
:D Regards,
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03-14-2003, 01:34 AM
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Jeez, that Laguna run was awesome! I saw the front tire come about 3 inches off the ground on one curve (1:30 into the vid). I think I'da peed all over some two-tone leather.
03-19-2003, 01:19 AM
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If anyone has time, please record any episodes of the RX8 from different medias, and transform into downloadable formats and upload into this site. MPEG and WMV formats are preferable!
MotorTrend
Car and Driver (already up)
Autoweek
Motorweek...........
MotorTrend
Car and Driver (already up)
Autoweek
Motorweek...........
03-19-2003, 10:29 AM
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Originally posted by jtdwab
Cylo,
Any chance you have the Motorweek review and can host it as well?
I couldn't get it, my cable was out.
Thanks,
jtdwab
Cylo,
Any chance you have the Motorweek review and can host it as well?
I couldn't get it, my cable was out.
Thanks,
jtdwab
04-28-2003, 07:54 PM
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Originally posted by tribal azn
but why??!?! why would they change the speedo to km on a us spec rx8
but why??!?! why would they change the speedo to km on a us spec rx8
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