I'll take the RX-8 over the 350z
The 350z looks and feels heavy...
The Rx-8 as i've driven one is very nimble and it really grips the road, it's a nice car...
I'll take the RX-8 over the 350z
The 350z looks and feels heavy...
The Rx-8 as i've driven one is very nimble and it really grips the road, it's a nice car...
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Actually hairpins are the worst as they don't let the chassis be it's best, undulating fast corners
On twistie roads it can't keep up.
Prodrive didn't do any engine work, all suspension and geometry and makes it a lot better handling.
WIll have a very direct comparison as the RX-8 club has a trackday at Donnington and the Z will be there. Expecting the 8 to lose by a LOT with the long Donnington GP track straights and the uphill drag. I'm betting however that Fogarty's will give a lot of time back, can't make my mind up about Kramer and suspect it's going to be more down to cajones
"A woman without curves is like a road without bends, you might get to your destination quicker but the ride is boring as hell'
I strongly prefer the RX-8. I've got a very limited bit of autocross time in an RX-8 and really liked it. I just wish the motor wasn't so thirsty. While the character of the Wankel is cool, given the price of gas I would be just as happy with a turbo 4 or V6.... or perhaps an LSx swap Of course I would hate to loose the RX-8's shifter. Anyway, great chassis as well as being more practical than the Nissan. It's down on power but not exactly weak. Of course so long as I am wishing for things I would also like Mazda to restyle the car. I so wish it was actually good looking. But the Nissan isn't good looking either so no advantage there!
for me, i would just choose the 350z.. and i wont really tell you why
but i will tell you that i just dont like the rx8s engine. And i just fine that the rx8 is too.. restricted. not enough torque and a 232hp that gives in at 8500rpm. anyways, while the looks are cooler and it handles better, the 350z v6 has its power and performs well.. and in the end i would think its a little more reliable. but go with your gut.. and do keep in mind the seating configurations.
I don't want to sound like a prick or as if I had a biased opinion, so I'm just going to point out that when I posted in this thread I didn't have a 350Z yet... I was actually a few months away from buying one and at the time I was looking at S2000s, 350Zs, RX8s, Mustangs, etc.
When I picked my car out, I looked closely at both the rx8 and the 350z. Each had their drawbacks and for me the 350's tiny trunk/hatch space took it outa the running. Given the two cars here, I might go with the mazda purely on looks and handling. Having driven both, I loved the Z's power and transmission (shifts were so smooth and quick). But again I need something that is practical as well (practical for me means a nice trunk for a backpack and other gear).
"Horsepower sells motor cars, but torque wins motor races."
-Carrol Shelby
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