ttrotar

i have a 350z but was looking to get a rx8. i want to turbo one of them. the 350z is a more expensive to do but it will have more horsepower. do you guys suggest i do

bascho

How long do you plan on owning this car? There are several companies developing some promising turbo systems which will offer a substantial increase in power. Also, they're some people developing some 20b 3-rotor conversions which are a bit more expensive, but allow for power output that is on a whole new level. It really depends on how quickly you need this car to be everything you want it to be.

Jedi54

iTrader: (7)

If all you're looking is horsepower, this might not be the best car for you. The RX-8 is more of a 'momentum vehicle'; great cornering, braking, and 9,000 redline.

The turbo systems are a good option but you'll void your warranty and you better be prepared to put in some good wrench time. (as with all tubos I guess)

Why did you buy the 350 in the first place? Why are you thinking of getting rid of it?

dmorales

Rx8 is a great car, but the z is a good car also. The biggest question is why your getting rid of the z, because ithe rx8 could very give you the same problems.
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Kathleen cam

ttrotar

i bought a 05 base model 350z and would like to get a 03 track model since the track model comes with ugraded brakes lsd suspention and i think the gears a little different. or the touring model rx8. i wouldnt turbo the base model. you know what i mean. so im torn now. my car gonna be on next weeks autotrader so im gonna wait to see how that goes

dmorales

Well I bought mine because I LOVED rotaries and sports cars. I feel the RX8 makes a great sports car and fits my circumstances.

If you don't REALLY love it then you it's not for you. Go drive, read this forum a little, and see what you come up with.

Otherwise you won't want to keep it.
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NikkiVi live

ttrotar

yea your right. thanks

ttrotar

im gonna go try and test drive an rx8 this weekend.

ttrotar

lol i am building an rx7 with my dad right now and that intrigued me towards the rx8.

RA-Eight

iTrader: (6)

Is this in the right forum???

dmorales

^ Now that's a good reason!
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GLASS BUBBLER

ttrotar

thanks the rx7should be done within the next month or so and by then i should have sold my 350 so ill keep everyone up to date with my decision regardless it was nice talking to you all

Red Devil

Honestly, what about a Mustang GT?

If hp is your main concern, and I'm taking that it is, there's no better bang for the buck and it's engine can be boosted to put out more than a 350Z. With what is actually available on the market right now, the 8 will be a definite challenge to get it to where you want to be.

ttrotar

not into domestic cars to much.

jimbo912

Go drive the 8,you'll buy it...

ttrotar

i drove the rx8 today i was not to happy with the response cause i guess i was used to the speed of the 350z but the enterior kicked the 350z ***. witch is big since i hate that i cant lean back in my car. for now i am gonna finish building the rx7 and drive that as my daily driver when i sell the 350z. wait a few months when more boost options have come out for both cars and then make a more sound decision. so for now ill just play it cool with the 7. thanks for all your comments and in the future ill be sure to let everyone know what i decided.

rotary magic

9 months ago I had one 240z, one 280zxna and one 280zxt (was going to swap the turbo into the 240z). I drove the 350z and it was the car. Drove the Rx8 later that night and ending up buying the Rx8. In end it came down to the interior, exterior styling (front end of 350z sux), high rpms, 4 seats and the fact that I don't see them all over the road. The "8" is just a damn cool car, period!

dmorales

You said it brother...AMEN! ( + a rotory don't forget )
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White Widow Seeds

Silver8x06

I think there both great fun cars and I honestly think the Rx-8 is a really fun car. I think you should test drive the Rx-8 first and see how it compares to your 350z.

Good Luck!