Emergency Newbie question!!!
04-27-2007, 08:19 PM
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Emergency Newbie question!!!
I recently obtained a 04' automatic. The car is gorgeous! But I dragged my moms 02' toyota camry..annnd lost. After the RPM's are up it's fast, but before i got nothing. I raced in the tipto mode. I had a manual audi 1.8t 04' before this and could launch it like a rocket. So... am i doing something wrong or is there some magic button or the car super slow of the start? Also, I've heard and read so many different HP ratings that RX-8's have. Did anybody test their 04 auto out to see the HP?
04-28-2007, 02:31 PM
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Guys, how can you pride yourself in a car what can't beat an old women's toyota camry? My girlfriend was driving the car and laughing alll the wayy through. I understand the suspension is amazing, turns are better then any car i've driven short of really high end cars. But off the line, it's depressing. Any tips?
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04-28-2007, 03:01 PM
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He's as bad as Can
There are many cars, SUV's , Pickup trucks that can beat the RX-8 and even more than can beat an AT 8 in a straight line. Now do a few laps on a road course like watkins glen and the camry will be far behind. AS for a tip, sell the 8 and get a V-8 Mustang or GTO you bought the wrong car for your goals. Or you can trade cars with your mom.
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04-28-2007, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by yannyp
I recently obtained a 04' automatic. The car is gorgeous! But I dragged my moms 02' toyota camry..annnd lost. After the RPM's are up it's fast, but before i got nothing. I raced in the tipto mode. I had a manual audi 1.8t 04' before this and could launch it like a rocket. So... am i doing something wrong or is there some magic button or the car super slow of the start? Also, I've heard and read so many different HP ratings that RX-8's have. Did anybody test their 04 auto out to see the HP?
People race with everything these days...what's next? A bicycle?
04-28-2007, 04:52 PM
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He's as bad as Can
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People race with everything these days...what's next? A bicycle?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxQQyCbc50U
04-29-2007, 07:07 PM
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June Car and Driver...
4th place - Shelby Mustang
3rd place - Nissan 350z
2nd place - Audi TT (new '07)
1st place - Mazda RX-8
Looks like we aren't the only ones to take pride in this vehicle....
4th place - Shelby Mustang
3rd place - Nissan 350z
2nd place - Audi TT (new '07)
1st place - Mazda RX-8
Looks like we aren't the only ones to take pride in this vehicle....
04-30-2007, 01:05 PM
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I'm not calling it a bad car. I was asking if i'm doing something wrong. I realize the main benefits to this car. Just didn't think that it would be like that of the start. Everyone's soo jumpy. Relax, just asking a question. It's nice to know MY car was voted best of June. I was also forced to get the car, so i want to make the best of it.
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04-30-2007, 01:58 PM
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. . . . . . . I was also forced to get the car, so i want to make the best of it.
Rebel against it!!! Revolt!!!! Don't drive it!!! That will show them. (them = whoever is 'forcing' the car on you.)
04-30-2007, 02:03 PM
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^^ +1
1. 2004 Automatics make less power than manuals and 2005+ automatics.
2. Stupid + misleading title + wrong forum.
3. For the Audi did you mean manu-matic or did you really drive manual?
-yannyp you bought a poor version of the Rx8 and even the normal version wont give you what you want. Sell the car and get something else.
Especially considering he lost.
Has that ever stopped us before? In fact that's more of an incentive. It's sorta like $2000 cash back promo except in posts.
1. 2004 Automatics make less power than manuals and 2005+ automatics.
2. Stupid + misleading title + wrong forum.
3. For the Audi did you mean manu-matic or did you really drive manual?
-yannyp you bought a poor version of the Rx8 and even the normal version wont give you what you want. Sell the car and get something else.
Originally Posted by mwood
I don't know...somebody drag racing their mom...sounds like an emergency situation, to me 
Originally Posted by Phantom Menace
Guys...before you guys get all crazy, notice his join date and his post count.[/SIZE]
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