StaticX Posted December 19, 2003 Share Posted December 19, 2003 buy the CTS-V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j0sh Posted December 19, 2003 Share Posted December 19, 2003 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kak Posted December 19, 2003 Share Posted December 19, 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AltecXP Posted December 19, 2003 Share Posted December 19, 2003 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kak Posted December 19, 2003 Share Posted December 19, 2003 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j0sh Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-}x0{- Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-}x0{- Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johngalt Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cesardrgn Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 The Mazda RX-7 is nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eo83 Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 the rx-8 look nice and i wouldnt mind having one but ill rather have the 350z or the g35 coupe or sedan. Ill stick with nissan for its reliability.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yanman Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isus Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 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?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j0sh Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isus Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 hmm twin turbos and juice? :laugh: might as well ;) if bmw can push 333hp from a 3 liter inline 6, i can get it to run at 10k rpms with 2 turbos and a little bit o 'juice'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j0sh Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 i just dont see the point in having just a "boost" from some NOS when you've got constant boost from the two turbos for a longer period of time thru the RPM range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdsams Veteran Posted December 20, 2003 Veteran Share Posted December 20, 2003 twin turbos can put alot of strain on your block, while NOS is a short burst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j0sh Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaticX Posted December 21, 2003 Share Posted December 21, 2003 get the CTS-V better car and better motor hands down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saiya Posted December 24, 2003 Author Share Posted December 24, 2003 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
destrux Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 good call on the g35...it's truly a beautiful car how's your impression of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saiya Posted December 24, 2003 Author Share Posted December 24, 2003 it handles nice, and the smell of a new car isn't bad either :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pargo Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Fulcrum Subscriber¹ Posted December 24, 2003 Subscriber¹ Share Posted December 24, 2003 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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