judge ito ran 14.5!
11-02-2003, 06:41 PM
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Originally posted by syntrix
LOL, and why are they usually rednecks running the track?
LOL, and why are they usually rednecks running the track?
11-04-2003, 12:02 PM
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Originally posted by vosko
ok i posted the slips now everyone is quiet hmmmmm funny
ok i posted the slips now everyone is quiet hmmmmm funny
Seriously though, nice job with the times and being able to back it up with time slips.
11-04-2003, 01:58 PM
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Originally posted by Speed Racer
Don't worry Ike will chime in sooner or later and say that this is a freak occurance. You must of been using rocket fuel or maybe you just strapped a rocket to the trunk because there is no way that a stock RX-8 can turn a time better than 30 seconds flat! LOL :p
Seriously though, nice job with the times and being able to back it up with time slips.
Don't worry Ike will chime in sooner or later and say that this is a freak occurance. You must of been using rocket fuel or maybe you just strapped a rocket to the trunk because there is no way that a stock RX-8 can turn a time better than 30 seconds flat! LOL :p
Seriously though, nice job with the times and being able to back it up with time slips.
11-04-2003, 02:35 PM
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Originally posted by IkeWRX
I never doubted the times, I just wanted to see slips, and I don't think I was alone. No, he wasn't using rocket fuel, it was race fuel :p
I never doubted the times, I just wanted to see slips, and I don't think I was alone. No, he wasn't using rocket fuel, it was race fuel :p
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11-04-2003, 05:14 PM
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Originally posted by renotse
Give it a rest Ike. Ito ran mid 14's in a car not designed for straightline performance.
Give it a rest Ike. Ito ran mid 14's in a car not designed for straightline performance.
11-04-2003, 07:53 PM
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Define "fast".
The shining star of the rX8 is the handling. Power is great in the car, but in some cases, there could be a bit more.
In fact, my RX8 was about 4 mph faster than my last gti in sweepers on the track.
In reference, my GTI was about 5 mph faster than my WRX on the same sweepers.
I guess WRX's are just slow... especially when the front tires are hopping coming out of a corner (open diff up front on a WRX).
Ike, shouldn't you email Mazda and ask them that quesiton? hehe.
The shining star of the rX8 is the handling. Power is great in the car, but in some cases, there could be a bit more.
In fact, my RX8 was about 4 mph faster than my last gti in sweepers on the track.
In reference, my GTI was about 5 mph faster than my WRX on the same sweepers.
I guess WRX's are just slow... especially when the front tires are hopping coming out of a corner (open diff up front on a WRX).
Ike, shouldn't you email Mazda and ask them that quesiton? hehe.
11-04-2003, 08:41 PM
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Originally posted by IkeWRX
So Mazda never wanted the RX-8 to be fast? I really don't get the point of your post, and I don't think I'm harping on anything that is deserving of a "rest".
So Mazda never wanted the RX-8 to be fast? I really don't get the point of your post, and I don't think I'm harping on anything that is deserving of a "rest".
11-04-2003, 08:48 PM
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i'd say the rx8 has enough power its not a powerhouse........its a n/a and its supposed to be very reliable. you don't need a ton of power to take corners fast.......ask anyone on a road course
11-04-2003, 11:33 PM
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Originally posted by syntrix
Define "fast".
The shining star of the rX8 is the handling. Power is great in the car, but in some cases, there could be a bit more.
In fact, my RX8 was about 4 mph faster than my last gti in sweepers on the track.
In reference, my GTI was about 5 mph faster than my WRX on the same sweepers.
I guess WRX's are just slow... especially when the front tires are hopping coming out of a corner (open diff up front on a WRX).
Ike, shouldn't you email Mazda and ask them that quesiton? hehe.
Define "fast".
The shining star of the rX8 is the handling. Power is great in the car, but in some cases, there could be a bit more.
In fact, my RX8 was about 4 mph faster than my last gti in sweepers on the track.
In reference, my GTI was about 5 mph faster than my WRX on the same sweepers.
I guess WRX's are just slow... especially when the front tires are hopping coming out of a corner (open diff up front on a WRX).
Ike, shouldn't you email Mazda and ask them that quesiton? hehe.
RX-8 TX, I'm not sure if there is fast enough, I guess it all depends on what you're after :p
11-08-2003, 02:16 PM
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Not bashing or taking it too serious.
Just posting my findings on the track
Really, you should email mazda, I'm curious to see if they would ignore it or give some crazy engineered answer :D
Just posting my findings on the track
Really, you should email mazda, I'm curious to see if they would ignore it or give some crazy engineered answer :D
11-15-2003, 05:35 PM
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In case anyone missed it, Ito's tranny and motor went on his car. I guess don't try this at home would be a fitting caption. Sorry to hear about your troubles Ito, and I hope it ends up being a freak thing rather than a weakness in the Mazda parts.
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Ike
11-15-2003, 08:24 PM
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Originally posted by labrat1123
How interesting....
Rikki just lost the tranny in his.
How interesting....
Rikki just lost the tranny in his.
11-15-2003, 08:39 PM
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Maybe.... but I was behind him when it went and he was doing NOTHING of the sort. Driving along at about 40+ mph in traffic when it grenaded and locked up the entire driveline.
I gave him props for keeping it straight and getting it off the road...
I gave him props for keeping it straight and getting it off the road...
11-16-2003, 01:01 AM
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Originally posted by IkeWRX
In case anyone missed it, Ito's tranny and motor went on his car. I guess don't try this at home would be a fitting caption. Sorry to hear about your troubles Ito, and I hope it ends up being a freak thing rather than a weakness in the Mazda parts.
Ike
In case anyone missed it, Ito's tranny and motor went on his car. I guess don't try this at home would be a fitting caption. Sorry to hear about your troubles Ito, and I hope it ends up being a freak thing rather than a weakness in the Mazda parts.
Ike
RIKKI did blow his trans at the track.........
11-16-2003, 01:30 AM
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Originally posted by vosko
what are you talking about ? i talk to him nearly everyday! he never mentioned anything to me! his tranny/diff was making noise before he did anything. i will talk to him monday and let you guys know
RIKKI did blow his trans at the track.........
what are you talking about ? i talk to him nearly everyday! he never mentioned anything to me! his tranny/diff was making noise before he did anything. i will talk to him monday and let you guys know
RIKKI did blow his trans at the track.........
