Fred

Senior Member
Oct 2, 2003
41,113
Buying a new car is stupid unless you have some OCD or too much cash
We don't all have such efficient public transportation systems as you guys do in Europe. Plus 6 months out of 12 its virtually impossible to walk in this part of the world, even small distances, so a car is an absolute necessity imo.

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Buying a new car is stupid unless you have some OCD or too much cash
We don't all have such efficient public transportation systems as you guys do in Europe. Plus 6 months out of 12 its virtually impossible to walk in this part of the world, even small distances, so a car is an absolute necessity imo.
 

Seven

In bocca al lupo, Fabio.
Jun 25, 2003
39,352
I absolutely agree with you. But I still don't understand why a "moment of silence" in Italy requires applause. First of all it's not silence. Second of all, it's as if they are applauding someone's death.

Cultures can do the weirdest things in uncomfortable moments.
They do it in England too. And the way I see it they do it to drown out the sound of losers who wouldn't respect the minute of silence.
 

ZoSo

Senior Member
Jul 11, 2011
41,656
GT86/BRZ and the 190hp RX8 are the same concept

Incredibly fun RWD cars to drive, that got a good power to weight ratio for nimble sportcar feel, and a good acceleration.
They stand out, and both make a lovely sound.

And they dont cost that much
7.5s 0-100 km/h is not good acceleration
 

Zacheryah

Senior Member
Aug 29, 2010
42,251
7.5s 0-100 km/h is not good acceleration
Thats hugely misleading. I tought that to at first. Truth is, 0-100 comes down alot due to torque, wich is pretty low in wankel rotary cars.

However, once you get past 20kmh and in the revs, then this thing pulls up VERY quickly. And this is generally the case why 0-100kmh isnt neccecarely a good measurement.Top gear presentators said that often aswel.

Basically, when i'm starting at a green light, some audi's pull off quicker. but once i get revvs, my 20-180kmh acceleration blasts them to kingdom come

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Btw, that 7 second figure is wrong. There are 3 rx8 models

regular 190hp one

renesis revolution 190 hp one
renesis revolution 230hp one

7 seconds is the regular model.

both revolutions, clock in at 6.3 seconds. The main difference between both is that the 230hp one has extra breathing ports in the engine, wich allows it to revv to 9500 instead of 8400, and breathes the engine better at higher speeds.

This only starts to make a difference past ~140 kmh
 

Salvo

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Dec 17, 2007
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Did an audition for a TV series. Australian one. Casting lady said I killed it, one of the best she has seen but I'm probably too old for the part. They want 17-18. My presence is too mature.

 

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