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Thread: Could you go from an MPS to a RX-8?

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    Good points dan - read first post on fuel consumption

    350Z is this a 2 seater only?

    I took the RX8 for a spin last night. . . . . . Its really a tuff call bud. That car is sooo much fun once you get in the higher RPM... Unlike the 3 which is fun until you get to the higer RPM. Its like completely opposite driving. The 350z is far UGLIER and is only very marginally faster.

    I would still have my 6mps ova the 8 as i do alot of city style driving and would not use alot of the high rpm the rx8 has to offer. But get the rx8 down 1 gear from the ideal cruising gear and there is 0 Turbo lag. One little tap and you feel it jump!

    Are you brissy based? I could take you for a spin?
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    My take : Find an older one, overhaul the engine, fit a PD blower, and cry over at the fuel consumption.

    MPS won over the RX-8 for me when I bought mine due to 30% higher fuel consumption. I was tossing up between them. If they can get that down by 20% or more with the new RX series, as they're aiming for, it would be back on my maybe list.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Latool View Post
    Good points dan - read first post on fuel consumption

    350Z is this a 2 seater only?

    I took the RX8 for a spin last night. . . . . . Its really a tuff call bud. That car is sooo much fun once you get in the higher RPM... Unlike the 3 which is fun until you get to the higer RPM. Its like completely opposite driving. The 350z is far UGLIER and is only very marginally faster.

    I would still have my 6mps ova the 8 as i do alot of city style driving and would not use alot of the high rpm the rx8 has to offer. But get the rx8 down 1 gear from the ideal cruising gear and there is 0 Turbo lag. One little tap and you feel it jump!

    Are you brissy based? I could take you for a spin?

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    Quote Originally Posted by tricache View Post
    That sounds better trust me wait till the end of the vid
    hmm does sound cool.... but i think this sounds better again....
    [YOUTUBE]-mOKnSUOJjc&feature[/YOUTUBE]

    BLACK 06 MPS3 - HKS SRi/K&N - SU REM - TWM STS & Bushings - Custom MP

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    dang...

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    With the RX-8 the biggest thing you would miss is the lack of
    torque and having to rev the tits off it all the time , which can be tiresome
    but also a lot of fun . If it's a weekend car how about a mint S8 FD if not
    i'd probably go the STI ( or EVO 8 ) and have some track fun
    Cheers Todd

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    damn this thread is goin' off!!

    All valid points fellas.

    I'm not really concerned abt Fuel consumption. Just curious!

    As for the ppl suggesting Evos, they are are a mad car! But I'm a Subaru loyalist, so I'd have to get one if I was gonna go for a AWD turbo... =)

    Mixed opinions indeed!!
    Seems like the OZMPS fellas have a preference for Evos, STis & RX8s.
    350z is out.

    See a few suggestions for RX7s, they're just too expensive dudes. + I'm concerned abt that engine. Is a rebuild pricey? I wouldn't mind though! 2 seater but...

    Gonna open this up:
    What car would YOU buy if u had $40,000?
    This includes cars that cost way less than $40,000 but u'd top it up w/ mods.
    Last edited by RoNi_SiZe; 19-02-2009 at 11:29 AM.

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    If I had 40k to burn I'd buy a 2003 unmodded subie WRX 2003 for $24k (avg private price with 80k km on the clock) and do the exhaust, FMIC, CAI, shocks, tune, recaros and brembos - approx $12-15k all up extra, and bank the rest
    Last edited by Wardski; 19-02-2009 at 11:43 AM.

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    jus depends a the end of he day if ya want all ou control or dont mind a lil side ways action!!! me.... an evo9 or 10!!they really handle amazingly!!
    get a 350z an u might be a lil embarresed when a 3 mps eats you!! haha!!
    or seen the 370z!! ou soon i think!! pricey tag tho!!

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    get a 350z an u might be a lil embarresed when a 3 mps eats you!! haha!!
    Not too concerned abt that either. Cause I'll come back & own em on my bike. Lolz.

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    $40K , for a weekend fun car i have a soft spot for S15s as for
    the RX-7 i know from experience i wouldn't bother unless you have deep
    pockets (factor in engine rebuild $5K and single turbo conversion to
    get rid of the troublesome twins ,another $5K , awesome car thou,
    you just have to be dedicated)

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    Datson 1600/510... with sr20...

    HA madness !! wheel spinning FUN

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    I like the MPS 3 too much that cant really think of having any other car, not even with 40k or 50k on hand.

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    the RX-8 isnt anywhere close to being as fast as the MPS.

    Even in the top end...its struggles to hit high speeds quickly...

    How do I know....

    [youtube]rraQREgyerI[/youtube]

    Happy Motoring
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    I don't understand that video dugz.

    Not like he was tryin' 2 redline it... or was he? Is that your point?

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    Quote Originally Posted by RoNi_SiZe View Post
    I don't understand that video dugz.

    Not like he was tryin' 2 redline it... or was he? Is that your point?
    My point was...watching the video...even when you hit high in the rev range...the speed is rather slow to increase.

    In the MPS ...you can hit high speeds rather quickly...at any rpm after 2500.

    The person who did redline it....was an idiot..and was his first drive.. ..i really need to stop talking about myself

    Happy Motoring
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    Lolz I getcha.

    I couldn't even see the speed realli. Too blurry.

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    If I had $40,000 drop into my lap

    Datsun 240Z with 3.x turbo skyline drivetrain, modern body kit bumpers etc - no evil chrome - and re-engineered suspension + custom interior.

    I wonder if I could manage that for 40K

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nexus View Post
    If I had $40,000 drop into my lap

    Datsun 240Z with 3.x turbo skyline drivetrain, modern body kit bumpers etc - no evil chrome - and re-engineered suspension + custom interior.

    I wonder if I could manage that for 40K
    Nice....

    Mine would be some sort of M3 I think...

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    I wonder if I could manage that for 40K
    Prob get 1 and a half of 'em! Keep the half for spare parts. hahaha

    Oh yeh... M3... wonder what price they weigh in @ ... don't think it'll b under $40,000... & even if there was one... don't think I'd want it... would b dodge w/ 300,000kms.
    Like the 01 models & up I'm talkin' abt.

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    that vid dug prooves alot... in that same time i rekon the MPS would be at 200 .... that was only 170ish .....

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