Prolly the dip shit part.

 

Christ, a 3G GT can just about run with the RX8 in a straight line, a GTO would hand the Mazda it's ass ten times over.

 

Prolly the dip shit part.

Yep. That GTO driver can't shift for crap or doesn't know how to step on the gas pedal.

 

Christ, a 3G GT can just about run with the RX8 in a straight line, a GTO would hand the Mazda it's ass ten times over.

I thought the RX-8 is capable of running low 14s stock?

 

I thought the RX-8 is capable of running low 14s stock?

Capable, maybe, the proof is that's it's a consistent, high 14 to low 15 second car.

Road and Track lists it at 15.0

 

Do you know if it was an '04 or '05? The difference would be in the dual exhaust outlets or hood scoops.

In either event, there's no way in hell an RX-8 would keep up with a GTO at full throttle. I think he wasn't racing with you. It is unfortunate, though, that you had to come across an ignorant asshole behind the wheel of such a fine vehicle.

 

And that is even the previous engined GTO.

 

Do you know if it was an '04 or '05? The difference would be in the dual exhaust outlets or hood scoops.

In either event, there's no way in hell an RX-8 would keep up with a GTO at full throttle. I think he wasn't racing with you. It is unfortunate, though, that you had to come across an ignorant asshole behind the wheel of such a fine vehicle.

I didnt pay that close attention to the hood or tips. Sorry. Was the Cherry Red. The only red one I've ever seen. Did they offer red in 2004?

 

Capable, maybe, the proof is that's it's a consistent, high 14 to low 15 second car.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/Watkins1973/RX8S.jpg

Road and Track lists it at 15.0

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/Watkins1973/RX82.jpg

Methinks the mags need help. That car is trapping way too high at 94 1/2 to 96 mph to be running in the 14.8-15.15 range. Hell, I trapped lower and had a quicker 1/4 than that in the yellow schoolbus.

 

I didnt pay that close attention to the hood or tips. Sorry. Was the Cherry Red. The only red one I've ever seen. Did they offer red in 2004?

Yes.

 

Methinks the mags need help. That car is trapping way too high at 94 1/2 to 96 mph to be running in the 14.8-15.15 range. Hell, I trapped lower and had a quicker 1/4 than that in the yellow schoolbus.

The fastest I have ever seen a RX-8 run is a 14.6, and I have seen quite a few run at the track. Think about it, the MT is putting down less than 190WHP, and its flirting with a 3000lb + curb weight. It's not going to be a barn burner.

 

Oh, and Mike. A link from a local GTO guy who is building some super l337 engine buildup on his car, as if it's not putting stupid numbers down already with a CAI. :lol:

 

The fastest I have ever seen a RX-8 run is a 14.6, and I have seen quite a few run at the track. Think about it, the MT is putting down less than 190WHP, and its flirting with a 3000lb + curb weight. It's not going to be a barn burner.

I thought they fixed that asinine low power output issue?

Ah well, they weren't design to go fast in a straight line, anyways. Not that they can outhandle an RX-7... or out-accelerate one... or even hold its value nearly as well. Wait, why would anyone buy the 8 again? :scratch:

 

Wait, why would anyone buy the 8 again? :scratch:

Because, it has a problematic Wankel? :whonose:

 

Bah. Wankel > Renesis. Yes.

 

I didnt pay that close attention to the hood or tips. Sorry. Was the Cherry Red. The only red one I've ever seen. Did they offer red in 2004?

Two flavors, in fact. Pulse Red, which was a 'limited edition' (although more of it was produced than two other colors offered), and Torrid Red, which was one of the most common colors produced.

Here is a picture of a Pulse Red '04 next to a Torrid Red '04. The Pulse Red is the 'darker' of the two.

Incidentally, that's my oldest boy standing behind the Pulse Red GTO.

 

Oh, and Mike. A link from a local GTO guy who is building some super l337 engine buildup on his car, as if it's not putting stupid numbers down already with a CAI. :lol:

17hp gain from break-in and a CAI makes sense. I gained 10 just by putting 4500 miles on my LS1. :dunno:

Seems like with the LS1/LS2s, you can make them more powerful just by looking at them cross-eyed. :lol:

 

The RX-8 is a disgrace to Mazda. I deeply wish that it would go away into a large pasture and die softly. Maybe then it could be reincarnated as a proper, beautiful RX-7. God knows it won't reach Nirvana at this point.

 

The RX-8 is a disgrace to Mazda. I deeply wish that it would go away into a large pasture and die softly. Maybe then it could be reincarnated as a proper, beautiful RX-7. God knows it won't reach Nirvana at this point.

Give it another 50hp, THAT would save it. :yesway:

 

Give it another 50hp, THAT would save it. :yesway:

Bringing it to a still-abysmal 240whp? Bah. Aim higher or be lost to mediocrity.

 

Give it another 50hp, and a clean-sheet redesign of the exterior and interior, THAT would save it. :yesway:

 

Bringing it to a still-abysmal 240whp? Bah. Aim higher or be lost to mediocrity.

Kind of hard to wring any more power out of such a low-displacement powerplant. That car is in bad need of a forced-induction revival.

 

Kind of hard to wring any more power out of such a low-displacement powerplant. That car is in bad need of a forced-induction revival.

Yeah - whether naturally-aspirated or with breathing assistance doesn't make a difference to me. But for a 'sports car' to come in at 240whp is a little... Short-sighted.

 

Kind of hard to wring any more power out of such a low-displacement powerplant. That car is in bad need of a forced-induction revival.

And a complete design overhaul. Ugly fucking beast.

 

you think the RX-8 is ugly??

it aint that bad bro... the lines on it are pretty tight, but its like comparing our cares to a 2g. it just doesn't work...

i think the only bad part is the obviously underpowered engine. fix that and i think they will have a pretty nice platform