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09-29-2011, 12:35 AM
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These other guys have relevant arguments as to why they think something I've said or an idea I've relayed is not a good idea. Even if its an opinion, its still better than an insulting comment. Those hold no viable place in an argument or debate.
09-29-2011, 12:41 AM
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i like all kinds of imports and domestics, but rotaries are a ******* joke. Whats the point of revving to the moon when youre still slow as ****? Reliability? Nah... Gas efficient? nope... Fast? lol... rx8s arent the only ones who like turbos either. Not saying they cant be made to go fast, but just about any car can be made to go fast. Id rather get a supra or evo IMO
09-29-2011, 08:19 AM
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Nice, but that's just a muffler. Not a full header-to-tail exhaust.
Bah hp/liter is ultimate ricer math. My bike has a .6L engine and makes over 120 flywheel. I win!
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The problem with rotary engines is not the HP, its the TQ. That being said, they LOVE turbos and spin crazy high RPMs. I'd take one anyday over a 4cyl.
I have a friend with a rotary swapped old school Datsun 210 turbo'd that runs in the 8's. Its a full on race car (lexan, tubbed, one seat, no carpet, etc), but still impressive.
PS: I'd love to get that super light LS1 chassis and swap the front clip from Catfish to Raccoon and throw my LT1 in it LMAO! I bet they'd flip out. Its under 2500# holy ****
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Bah hp/liter is ultimate ricer math. My bike has a .6L engine and makes over 120 flywheel. I win!
.The problem with rotary engines is not the HP, its the TQ. That being said, they LOVE turbos and spin crazy high RPMs. I'd take one anyday over a 4cyl.
I have a friend with a rotary swapped old school Datsun 210 turbo'd that runs in the 8's. Its a full on race car (lexan, tubbed, one seat, no carpet, etc), but still impressive.
PS: I'd love to get that super light LS1 chassis and swap the front clip from Catfish to Raccoon and throw my LT1 in it LMAO! I bet they'd flip out. Its under 2500# holy ****
.....hmmm..........so heres my though process........
spend 3500 on titanium/uranium/kryptonite headers and save 15lbs...........or spend my 3500 in my cylinder heads and turn bottom tens...............hmmmmmmmm.....im going with the heads.......10.01 FTMFW!!! haha
09-29-2011, 08:58 AM
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Uranium is EXTREMELY heavy, as is tungsten. And even the depleted uranium we work with is very volatile. You can hit it with a hammer and watch sparks shower 20+ feet away. And plus, I couldn't custom fabricate a damn tin can, much less a set of headers. I'll leave that to the pros. Like my buddy with the RX8. Haha.
And to all of you tech members, I'm truly sorry for this back and forth between me and my fellow Mississippian, but I can't allow my intelligence to be questioned on an internet forum by someone who doesn't know me or my life at all. All he knows is that I have straight pipes, a desire for things they may be impractically expensive, and an appreciation for Wankle rotary engines. Wow, lot of basis to judge a man's background from right there. Haha.
And pillarpod, I really don't understand your comment? How does my attitude dictate what kind of car I want? I love American muscle. But that doesn't mean "them damn bumblebee jap cars is stoopid". Relax. I am actually a pretty pleasant guy. I never have anything bad to say about anyone, unless you begin to question my intelligence or ignore cold hard facts. There is nothing worse in the world than someone who substitutes their opinion as fact. Because it leads to radical thought processes and condemnation of the unknown or misunderstood.
And to all of you tech members, I'm truly sorry for this back and forth between me and my fellow Mississippian, but I can't allow my intelligence to be questioned on an internet forum by someone who doesn't know me or my life at all. All he knows is that I have straight pipes, a desire for things they may be impractically expensive, and an appreciation for Wankle rotary engines. Wow, lot of basis to judge a man's background from right there. Haha.
And pillarpod, I really don't understand your comment? How does my attitude dictate what kind of car I want? I love American muscle. But that doesn't mean "them damn bumblebee jap cars is stoopid". Relax. I am actually a pretty pleasant guy. I never have anything bad to say about anyone, unless you begin to question my intelligence or ignore cold hard facts. There is nothing worse in the world than someone who substitutes their opinion as fact. Because it leads to radical thought processes and condemnation of the unknown or misunderstood.
09-29-2011, 09:40 AM
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Na, we are ok. Don't need any government. I work for them too anyways. Haha We are legal to screw with the uranium. Plus its depleted. No real eminent threat there. And you have to hit it to separate it from the wings once its unbolted. Tends to be stuck in there quite well.
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09-29-2011, 11:49 AM
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And to all of you tech members, I'm truly sorry for this back and forth between me and my fellow Mississippian, but I can't allow my intelligence to be questioned on an internet forum by someone who doesn't know me or my life at all. All he knows is that I have straight pipes, a desire for things they may be impractically expensive, and an appreciation for Wankle rotary engines. Wow, lot of basis to judge a man's background from right there. Haha.
And pillarpod, I really don't understand your comment? How does my attitude dictate what kind of car I want? I love American muscle. But that doesn't mean "them damn bumblebee jap cars is stoopid". Relax. I am actually a pretty pleasant guy. I never have anything bad to say about anyone, unless you begin to question my intelligence or ignore cold hard facts. There is nothing worse in the world than someone who substitutes their opinion as fact. Because it leads to radical thought processes and condemnation of the unknown or misunderstood.
And pillarpod, I really don't understand your comment? How does my attitude dictate what kind of car I want? I love American muscle. But that doesn't mean "them damn bumblebee jap cars is stoopid". Relax. I am actually a pretty pleasant guy. I never have anything bad to say about anyone, unless you begin to question my intelligence or ignore cold hard facts. There is nothing worse in the world than someone who substitutes their opinion as fact. Because it leads to radical thought processes and condemnation of the unknown or misunderstood.
09-30-2011, 12:06 PM
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Just thought I'd remind the OP's "precious" RX-8 and it's teeny weeny 1.3L rotary motor is now DEAD because it was such a slow ***, torque-less dog that drinks oil and guzzles gas more than a 7.0L LS7 that nobody buys....
http://rumors.automobilemag.com/good...led-70143.html
http://rumors.automobilemag.com/good...led-70143.html
09-30-2011, 04:55 PM
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Well I'm glad you know about the rx8s gas mileage and oil consumption. Because my buddies gets 22 mph and consumes no oil. And it has 80k on the clock. Guess you believe everything you hear maybe? Don't forget though, f bodies were cancelled too. That make them a piece of ****? I think not. It's all about market and the market constantly changes.
09-30-2011, 05:15 PM
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At least the 4th gens were competitive and relevant performance wise when canceled in 2002..And the Camaro is back outselling Mustangs for the first time in decades....Firebird just got shitted on when Pontiac went under 
You certainly cannot say that about a freaking Rx8; it was never competitive as a performance car, and 22 MPG is even more pathetic....my LS1 Firehawk does that with 322 HP to the wheels and about 3x the torque of the piddly 1.3. Oh, and the oil consumption is a known issue...go talk to any mazda rotary mechanic...if you can find one.
You certainly cannot say that about a freaking Rx8; it was never competitive as a performance car, and 22 MPG is even more pathetic....my LS1 Firehawk does that with 322 HP to the wheels and about 3x the torque of the piddly 1.3. Oh, and the oil consumption is a known issue...go talk to any mazda rotary mechanic...if you can find one.