me vs ms6...

[-The Stig-]

Damn, I forgot about Car and Driver times... and I get the magazine too. Oh well, thanks for the links Bobby.

And I've driven the Rx-8, smooth car with a comfortable ride. But it didn't plant me in my seat. For the money, I'd go elsewere for my 4-door saloon jollies. Something with All-Wheel Drive infact.

[Gotian]

Originally Posted by -The Stig-

Damn, I forgot about Car and Driver times... and I get the magazine too. Oh well, thanks for the links Bobby.

And I've driven the Rx-8, smooth car with a comfortable ride. But it didn't plant me in my seat. For the money, I'd go elsewere for my 4-door saloon jollies. Something with All-Wheel Drive infact.

dont know about you but my 8 plants mein my seat alot better than the speed 6 did, my jetta plants me in my seat better than the speed 6, which is why i was so dissapointed with it.

and 2000ls1 compared to a TA alot of things are slow but again, as ive said many many times before, the 8 shines on those corners and its alot more fun than straight straight straight and the occasional left turn.

[-The Stig-]

Ha, our 1/4 mile track is a right turn at the end, thank you very much.

F-body's can turn, they just do it with a very tail out attitude. My Z28 was great fun when it wasn't broken, or at the gas pump getting it's share of high octane.

There's nothing better in this world than sliding the ass end of your car around with your mother in the car. She says things that would even embarass me to say. Good times.

[Gotian]

Originally Posted by -The Stig-

Ha, our 1/4 mile track is a right turn at the end, thank you very much.

F-body's can turn, they just do it with a very tail out attitude. My Z28 was great fun when it wasn't broken, or at the gas pump getting it's share of high octane.

There's nothing better in this world than sliding the ass end of your car around with your mother in the car. She says things that would even embarass me to say. Good times.

sounds good, but the 8 does the same, very easy to get that tail out. People think cause the torque numbers are low that it doesnt have enought to get the tail out but they are very wrong.

[-The Stig-]

Yes yes, I've seen Clarkson powahhh slide the Rx8 too.

[Gotian]

Originally Posted by -The Stig-

Yes yes, I've seen Clarkson powahhh slide the Rx8 too.

yeah but i've personally done it and it is scary

[209 SRT]

thanks 2000ls1 I try...but actually on this race I really didnt have too....lol

[-The Stig-]

Maybe it's time to get rid of the factory 225/45R18 Bridgestones for something a bit more grippy.

[Gotian]

Originally Posted by -The Stig-

Maybe it's time to get rid of the factory 225/45R18 Bridgestones for something a bit more grippy.

yeah, the tires suck, I was thinking later to go for 245/45/r18 yokohamas, but ive been told by other people who upgraded their tires that it still kicks out alot especially for my model, the sport package (or type-s in japan), cause we have traction control.

[-The Stig-]

That makes no sense, why would traction control have anything to do with it? Obviously to slide around, you would have to turn it off anyways, and if you could slide around with it on, then it's obviously not doing it's job and should probably be looked at by the dealer.

[Gotian]

Originally Posted by -The Stig-

That makes no sense, why would traction control have anything to do with it? Obviously to slide around, you would have to turn it off anyways, and if you could slide around with it on, then it's obviously not doing it's job and should probably be looked at by the dealer.

the thing about our traction control is that you can slide with it on but if it senses that you cannot control it while its on then it will kick in. Also there are 3 stages to our traction control, on, dsc (dynamic stability control) which allows you to kick out the tail and make the car more aggressive but will still kick in the traction control if you completely spin out, in otherwords it will help you stop once youve spun out, and finally traction off (which is where everything comes off) That is the way the traction control works on the sport model. And Ive experienced all three first hand.

[2000LS1Z28]

I've heard the RX-8 handles well. I don't debate on it's handling limits at all. Obviously it corners well. I just think Mazda was beyond stupid in not making a forced induction model. Your car would be great if you mounted on an S/C. It would have low end grunt, and also have top end frenzy.

I'd do that and maybe some polyurethane bushings.

[Gotian]

Originally Posted by 2000LS1Z28

I've heard the RX-8 handles well. I don't debate on it's handling limits at all. Obviously it corners well. I just think Mazda was beyond stupid in not making a forced induction model. Your car would be great if you mounted on an S/C. It would have low end grunt, and also have top end frenzy.

I'd do that and maybe some polyurethane bushings.

i'd rather go with the turbo kit producing 400whp reliably that the stage 3 supercharger putting down about 315whp also reliably.

[RACER D12]

I was at the Mazda dealer recently and he was telling me about a chip you can get for the MS6 to fix that crappy high rpm boost cut thing. Supposedly its all warranty legit too.

[RiCR-wana-b]

Originally Posted by 209 SRT

1. you posted twice
2. I called you but you didnt pick up
3. I have had my cut-out since kingdon
4. my be this week but not making any promises
5. you need a clutch

1. ya i know the computers at school suck
2. i was with my girl... anniversary stuff
3. i thought i sounded louder at kingdon, i have some film of that btw
4. you better come out friday or saturday. if the weather holds up streets will be pretty prime
5. i know i need a clutch but it holds up for some pretty abusive driving, like two runs then it needs to cool down. but i can get parts for my car at cost price through work now so as soon as i can afford it im buyin a new clutch and pressure plate, and perhaps a new throwout bearing. (pricey but alot cheaper than buyin it at retail price)