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12-02-2014, 12:37 PM | #29 | |
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I won't argue it's beautiful, or even as good looking as the FRZ (although I don't think the FRZ looks are anything to write home about) but at least it's not boring. edit: full disclosure I'm extremely turned on by dorito power at the moment and am fantasizing about towing home a project 7. RX-8 was on my list of cars to try but the FR-S was lighter and gave me peace of mind. |
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Guess I'm the only one that likes how the RX-8 looks...
Granted, it's not as sexy as the RX-7's before it, but even those had weird design choices (hood scoop on FC RX-7 that's not centered...) The dismal gas mileage, engine failures, and constant drinking of oil kill it for me. Dunno how anyone could say it would be a better DD than the twins when the cost to run it is so much higher... |
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I wouldn't even think about the RX8 for a second. TERRIBLE gas mileage and all the quirks the rotary engine brings along are just not worth it in my opinion.
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12-03-2014, 02:50 AM | #32 |
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Beauty is subjective and I believe folks who say they think it's good-looking. I don't, but, again, that's just my opinion.
The hood scoop on the FC is off center because the intercooler is off center. It's not a styling choice, it's a necessity. |
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Make it wider or center the intercooler... It's silly. |
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The idea that bolting the intercooler to the top of the engine is good is silly. It should be like this.
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Autocross is fun, but I said track times. I wish it were otherwise, but the FRS simply isn't up to the task performance or reliability-wise. The FRS is better for daily driving, though. |
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For laptimes, I haven't really seen an RX-8 "smashing" the Twins. VIR Grand - Lightning Lap - RX-8 R3 - 3:16.7 - BRZ - 3:18.6 - RX-8 - 3:19.0 Laguna Seca - Laguna Lap - RX-8 - 1:50.4 - BRZ - 1:51.3 From my personal experience on the track with lightly modded (tires, suspension, bolt-ons/tune) FR-S's and RX-8's, the above times are about what I'd expect, i.e., they seem to be pretty close. It'd probably come down to driver and mods more than anything else.
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^^The Stig did lap the Top Gear track a half second faster in the 86 than the RX8. And that was semi-wet.
The RX8 just doesn't have that Porsche-like feel of the BRZ. I do think the 8 was better in tight corners but then it had less weight up front, adj camber, and wider rims and tires. |
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To be fair, the UK-spec RX-8 is tiny bit shy on ponies compared to both JDM and USDM models. Not saying that either of those models would have beaten the twins, but perhaps the difference may have been smaller.
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Ive had 5 RX8's
RX8 The GOOD: Smooth, smooth, and more smooth smoother easier shifting more space (minus the non folding rear seats) nicer interior quality IMO better looking, but thats opinion The BAD: MPG/power was undeniably terrible If you didn't know how to treat it right reliability was questionable The 4 port automatic was a terrible version. Honestly I would almost take an r3 over the brz if it weren't for the mpg and torque. Everyone bitches about oil consumption but seriously it wasn't that bad. Same with cold flooding, if you just revved it and shut it off while it was revving it cleared out any gas preventing it from flooding. Never once flooded mine. And as long as you redlined it once a week or so and didn't grandma it under 3k it was fine. Just sea foamed the engine every so often. The BRZ/FRS is like a smaller better mpg and torque, rougher engine, more compact version of the RX8 with a normal engine reliability that people won't freak out about reaching 100k |
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It's a shame that gas prices skyrocketed right after the 8 was introduced. |
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I had a 2004 rx8 before I got my frs.
the rx8 is a high maintenance car that's prone for eating unlimited quarts of royal purple and flooding when you need it to move. (I think I spent more money buying oil and working on it than the mods I put on it.) But is heavenly when you hear the rotary scream at redline. but the frs excels at handling, looks, and reliability. Saying that, the power is similar on both cars stock. But the frs feels like its built on the principle of masochism and can take a beating and give the driver so much pleasure. That being said, having the frs for more than a year now, its a better platform for the enthusiast who likes to work on cars since the car's response to each basic simple mod is always a positive gain, I don't regret selling my rxl8ter. |
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