RX-8 i need something to tip the scale


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Don't question the all knowing car master! Escorts own the streets!

k you just keep telling yourself that. knowing about escorts doesnt mean you are the "all knowing car master" :rolleyes:

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i dont even think an escort can get past 6000 :laugh: :laugh:

actually my car peaks at 6100, and i know a guy that makes power well into the high 7000's, and runs 13's so reving to 9000rpm dosent mean its fast, just takes longer to o make the power, a car that makes 250hp at 5500rpm eill beat a car that has to wait till 9000rpm to make full power, and just cuz the redline is at 9000 it doesnt mean it makes power the full way there.

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You're kidding, right? You should pick up a new hobby if you're that d*mn stupid. It's a different type of engine, it doesn't work the same way a traditional engine does. So comparing the rpms to power is just stupid.

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actually my car peaks at 6100, and i know a guy that makes power well into the high 7000's, and runs 13's so reving to 9000rpm dosent mean its fast, just takes longer to o make the power, a car that makes 250hp at 5500rpm eill beat a car that has to wait till 9000rpm to make full power, and just cuz the redline is at 9000 it doesnt mean it makes power the full way there.

yea well my prelude's beak HP is @ around 7k so what's your point? like acid said, it's two different types of engines.

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Not sure if you're joking or not but WTF?!!!!

RX-8 IS the new ... you know what? Forget it.

How are you today?

:D owned.

The RX-8 is awesome. Mazda makes great cars.

well u can get a car like mine, IF you can find one. not a lot of HP but the close TQ/HP range and gearing make up for it

:laugh: Er..no thanks. Your car may have a great engine or whatnot...but......it's butt-ugly.

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nono, there are rumors of the rx7 coming back in 2005/2006. its rumored to be basically the rx8 with only 2 doors and more hp & tq. the rx8 being the economy and rx7 being the luxury......kind of like the supra and the twin turbo supra.

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also, my dad has an original 1976 1st gen 1st year model rx7. he bought it brand new and its still champing along. now before it got old and rusted out, it was a very nice car. no, its not a 10 second car, but it wasnt meant to be a car to be driven only in straight lines. look at it this way...if your going to be driving in a straight line really fast with no speedlimit every day to work go get a viper. if your car will be a commuter, but you want it to handle nice, look flashy, and have some speed to back it up go with the rx8.

btw, mazda lowered the bhp of the rx8 from 250 to 238 or around those numbers.

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Having always been a fan of the Rotary based Rxs, I want to see some links showing where the new engine is "already having problems" in it - sheesh, with a 1.3 L displacement, I'd have to say that a 238 bhp is a figure I would be willing to live with if it were to remain N/A for the rest of its life!

If I wanted to waste gas, I'd go with the Viper instead - displacement to horsepower ratio is not nearly as good there, but hey - you get what you want.

If someone has links showing a definite problem with the engine, please post them for me so that I can continue my research on this car.

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Ok ok, look, Saiya wanted to know which of the two he should get, the RX-8 or 350Z, will people agree with me if I made these suggestions:-

If you want a unique 4 door body "coupe" and a rotary - obviously get the RX-8

If you want a sleek looking car with the traditional Jap engine which is less limited compared to the Renesis - get the 350Z

Also, why not goto the car dealers and take both cars of a test drive, then you can decide which car to get?

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i think you should get an m3 :)

i was talking to my friend tonight... twin turbos, nos, nice sound system, better exhaust, polycarbonate windshield and windows, clear hood (polycarbonate/carbon fiber?)

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i think you should get an m3 :)

i was talking to my friend tonight... twin turbos, nos, nice sound system, better exhaust, polycarbonate windshield and windows, clear hood (polycarbonate/carbon fiber?)

hmm twin turbos and juice? :laugh:

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twin turbos can put alot of strain on your block, while NOS is a short burst

which makes NOS useless if the engine block is built up enough to handle the amount of PSI coming from two turbos. :shrug:

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heh, didn't think i'd spark so many arguments, thanks alot for all your advice and tips. but i dunno how but i ended up buying a Infiniti g35

2004 G35 COUPTE 6MT

color: Diomand Graphite

Powertrain:

3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine

280 HP @ 6200 RPM

270 ft-lbs. torque @ 4800 RPM (can some one please explain this to me!)

Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control

Front-engine, rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission

Independent multi-link front & rear suspension

Brambo vented disk brakes, front and rear

4-wheel power assisted anti-lock braking

Electronic Brake force Distrution (EBD)

Brake Assist

Vehicle speed-sensitive power steering

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)

Traction Control System (TCS)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Exterior:

Comprehensive air flow managment including zero-lift front aerodynamics

High-mount HID xenon headlights

Integrated fog lights

LED taillights & center high-mounted stoplight

18" 7-spoke crome wheels

P225/45-18 (front tires) & P245/45-18 (rear tires)

W-rated performance tires

Power heated outside mirrors

Split dual exhaust w/right finishers

Interior:

160-watt audio system with AM/FM/Cassette

In-dash 6-disc CD autochanger

Rear window in-glass diversity antenna

Inginiti signature analog clock

Leather appointed seats w/heated front seats

6-way pwr drivers seat w/manual recline

2-way pwr passenger's seat w/manual recline

Titatinum-tinted interior trim including center console

One-touch auto-up/down power windows

Automatic Temparature Control

Ambient temp & digital compass display

Illuminated entry/exit system w/fade-out

Rear window degoffer with timer

Folding rear-seat back w/trunk pass-through

Tilt steering column and instrument cluster Cargo net with anchor tie-downs

Frtong and read carpeted florrmats

Safety & Security:

Front dual-stage supplemental air bags

Front-seated side-impact supplemental air bags

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact air bags, front- & rear-occupant head protection

3-point seat belts (all positions)

Front seat belts w/pretensioners & load limiters

Child seat tether anchors & LACH system

Front and rear crumple zones

Remote keyless entry

Vehicle Security System * Vehicle Immobilizer

Emergency trunk release

First aid kit (heh, it comes with 1 tampon)

Tire pressure monitor (warning light)

PREMIUM PACKAGE:

225-watt Bose audio system

Power sliding glass sunroof

Homelink / Auto on/off headlamps

Dual zone temp control

Auto-dimming inside mirrors

AERO PACKAGE w/ spoler & diffusers

INFINITI NAVAGATION SYSTEM

DVD-based 6.5" pop-up/tilt screen

CARPETED TRUNK MAT WITH LOGO

SPLASH GUARDS

Total = $38,065.00

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not bad, i woulda chose the rx-8 myself, but thats just my opinion

270 ft-lbs. torque @ 4800 RPM (can some one please explain this to me!)

im not really sure the technical meaning, but i know 270 @ 48 is damn good

edit: whats it redline?

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Nice Car!

Here's what I found about Torque.

(Torque x Engine speed) / 5,252 = Horsepower

Means you have about 247 HP @ 4800 RPM!

"Torque is a force that tends to rotate or turn things"

Straight from my Favorite Site: www.howstuffworks.com!

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