This is the best artical on the RX-8
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It's ok.
One Paragraph contradicts itself:
A close ratio WOULD make the gearbox explode! I think they got the name "close-ratio" wrong, or got the comparison backwards.
Also, they don't say how downshifting is actually "redefined" by the rotary engine. Screwy.
I'd give the review 4 out of 10 stars. Less if you include their blank "mod section".
One Paragraph contradicts itself:
But downshifting is redefined by the rotary engine, not to mention the brilliant close-ratio six-speed gearbox. You can drop the RX-8 into second gear at a speed that would cause almost every other car on the planet to scream, if not explode.
Also, they don't say how downshifting is actually "redefined" by the rotary engine. Screwy.
I'd give the review 4 out of 10 stars. Less if you include their blank "mod section".
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The "close ratio" point is that there is not a large jump from gear to gear, so down-shifting at speed for stronger acceleration will not cause the rev's to jump up too high and damage things. I think it is a valid point, and a significant point for an engine with relatively low torque.
No, it doesn't explain the "redefinition" thing, but I would guess that the fact that the rotary will rev quickly is what makes downshifting better than in a piston-engined car. I'm not sure I would defend this as "redefined", but it does work better.
No, it doesn't explain the "redefinition" thing, but I would guess that the fact that the rotary will rev quickly is what makes downshifting better than in a piston-engined car. I'm not sure I would defend this as "redefined", but it does work better.
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From: Little Rock, AR (was vegas)
Originally posted by BoomerBurt
The "close ratio" point is that there is not a large jump from gear to gear, so down-shifting at speed for stronger acceleration will not cause the rev's to jump up too high and damage things. I think it is a valid point, and a significant point for an engine with relatively low torque.
No, it doesn't explain the "redefinition" thing, but I would guess that the fact that the rotary will rev quickly is what makes downshifting better than in a piston-engined car. I'm not sure I would defend this as "redefined", but it does work better.
The "close ratio" point is that there is not a large jump from gear to gear, so down-shifting at speed for stronger acceleration will not cause the rev's to jump up too high and damage things. I think it is a valid point, and a significant point for an engine with relatively low torque.
No, it doesn't explain the "redefinition" thing, but I would guess that the fact that the rotary will rev quickly is what makes downshifting better than in a piston-engined car. I'm not sure I would defend this as "redefined", but it does work better.
If the gear box was close ratio, you might only have to 2x clutch 1500 rpms on a downshift.
If the gear box was wide/economy/etc you might have to downshift 3500 rpm per gear.
IMHO the gearbox is not close-ratio. Especially if you have driven earlier cars with close ratio gear boxes. Why am I speeding on the freeway in 2nd gear?
In a close ratio, I should have to be in 4th, and it would make better use of the 6 speed.
I've been wondering about a higher ratio ring & pinion for a while, and I think this would be the best damn mod for the car!
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Originally posted by syntrix
I'd give the review 4 out of 10 stars. Less if you include their blank "mod section".
I'd give the review 4 out of 10 stars. Less if you include their blank "mod section".
Originally posted by BoomerBurt
Why am I speeding on the freeway in 2nd gear?
Why am I speeding on the freeway in 2nd gear?
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