question to those who choose to race a rx8 - Page 3

Apr 1, 2009 | 01:59 PM

#51

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Originally Posted by philipchan

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if you build a race car, the 8 is better than the s2k, you've seen the 3 rotor 8 run at the Gran am, Rolex, and beat down those Porsche and others, can S2k do that?? I dont think so...

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Apr 4, 2009 | 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by philipchan

if you build a race car, the 8 is better than the s2k, you've seen the 3 rotor 8 run at the Gran am, Rolex, and beat down those Porsche and others, can S2k do that?? I dont think so...

You're an idiot. Do you talk about how awesome the Toyota Camry is because they have a NASCAR that has a Camry-looking body on it?

Apr 13, 2009 | 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by EricMeyer

Will that said, please feel welcome to contact me and I'd be happy to help you (or not) should you consider a path into racing (in an RX8, S2000 or other). Personally (and professionally) you need to get a Spec Miata. Those who know about this car will agree with me 100%. Those who don't really don't understand racing and probably never will.

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How about go-karting? Won't go-karts be an even better learning tool for racing at least for certain classes? Given the same amount of budget, go-karts can be made a lot faster in acceleration and cornering than a Spec Miata.

Apr 13, 2009 | 03:18 PM

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That's why you buy the fabled MS8, it can even make the ever so famous Chuck Norris **** his pants.

May 20, 2009 | 03:26 AM

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For now I'm just going to work on building a competitive TTD car but when it's time to go racing I'll likely be shopping for an E36 or 46 M3 race car ultimately. At this point for me the 8 is slow enough to necessitate good driver skills development to be fast but fast enough to be a little scary at times. A good blend I'd say.

I think a good discussion with the Mother's Rx8 Race Team in NASA would be beneficial.