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tangorover · 02-17-2010, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by l008com

Yep. I sure don't regret buying a Camaro, all things considered I think it was a wise choice. But I do miss my RX-8s. Especially on the highway. But never at the pump.

HAHA yep Thats the one thing that Killed the RX-8 all said and done Its gas sipping hapits are simply unsustainable. I once was a RX-8 lover and still think that the mazda is the better car BUT I have no regrets getting the Camaro.

l008com · 02-17-2010, 03:43 AM

All things considered, if Mazda made an optional 4 cylender turbo charged motor available in the RX8, that would give it more power than the rotary, with the same ~30mpg that many turbo 4cyl's get, I probably would have gotten that. Mazda fans would cry the same tears people on this forum cry when people ask about trailer hitches on the Camaro but in the end, MPG is very important. A piston engine would change the feel of an RX8 a LOT, but it would still be a kick-ass handling car that would be a hell of a lot better to drive than a mazda 6.

BUT talk about off topic. So my camaro has been sitting in my driveway for 22 days now. I hope it starts when I get home. My street isn't on a hill so I can't jump start it if it's dead. Eep.

PHEOX · 02-17-2010, 07:24 AM

Congrats man. I bet the power is a huge step up compared to that 13B. No torque at all, and is way undertuned due to the problems with the FDs in any conditions that don't involve complete sunshine and temps above 60. Your 8 (along with all previous gens) was a track car through and through. Great suspension, and always right where you want it. Rotarys are scary though, I want an FD someday, but am so scared of how a previous owner has treated it and the shape the apex seals are in. Have fun with your Camaro, pistons can be fun

PHEOX · 02-17-2010, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by l008com

All things considered, if Mazda made an optional 4 cylender turbo charged motor available in the RX8, that would give it more power than the rotary, with the same ~30mpg that many turbo 4cyl's get, I probably would have gotten that. Mazda fans would cry the same tears people on this forum cry when people ask about trailer hitches on the Camaro but in the end, MPG is very important. A piston engine would change the feel of an RX8 a LOT, but it would still be a kick-ass handling car that would be a hell of a lot better to drive than a mazda 6.

BUT talk about off topic. So my camaro has been sitting in my driveway for 22 days now. I hope it starts when I get home. My street isn't on a hill so I can't jump start it if it's dead. Eep.

Next year they are supposed to be sticking that RENESIS (spelled wrong, who cares) motor in.

Angrybird 12 · 02-17-2010, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by l008com

All things considered, if Mazda made an optional 4 cylender turbo charged motor available in the RX8, that would give it more power than the rotary, with the same ~30mpg that many turbo 4cyl's get, I probably would have gotten that. Mazda fans would cry the same tears people on this forum cry when people ask about trailer hitches on the Camaro but in the end, MPG is very important. A piston engine would change the feel of an RX8 a LOT, but it would still be a kick-ass handling car that would be a hell of a lot better to drive than a mazda 6.

BUT talk about off topic. So my camaro has been sitting in my driveway for 22 days now. I hope it starts when I get home. My street isn't on a hill so I can't jump start it if it's dead. Eep.

with a 4 cyl it wouldn't be an RX8... the R means Rotary it would be an IX8 then

Congratulations on your Camaro, I have the V6 Automatic, and I must disagree with your assessment of it, Mine is very quick and peppy..

2010 SSRS · 02-17-2010, 07:32 AM

Congrats on picking the Camaro.

l008com · 02-17-2010, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHEOX

Next year they are supposed to be sticking that RENESIS (spelled wrong, who cares) motor in.

In what, the mazda 6?

ROD1 · 02-17-2010, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by l008com

But thats actually a really good thing because there are always much smaller lines right side pumps.

Coming from which direction? JUst bustin, I know what ur sayin.

l008com · 02-23-2010, 09:14 AM

I also have some pics now. This is victory red. It doesn't really look this orange, the pics are taken from my iPhone. It does look kinda orange at night under street lights. But otherwise it is very red.

Frank in MD · 02-23-2010, 09:39 AM

BTW, I know it's been mentioned before on the forums, but you can always tell which side of your GM car the gas tank in on by looking at your feul gauge. There's an arrow pointing out which side it's on.

RogueSS · 02-23-2010, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockmont

BTW, I know it's been mentioned before on the forums, but you can always tell which side of your GM car the gas tank in on by looking at your feul gauge. There's an arrow pointing out which side it's on.

Now maybe, but that wasn't always the case.

My 2000 Grand Am GT has no fuel indicator, I know where it is, however anyone who borrows my car doesn't.

l008com · 02-23-2010, 10:13 AM

If the Camaro really wanted to be retro, they would have put it behind the license plate :-D

Frank in MD · 02-23-2010, 10:19 AM

Just in case anyone hasn't seen it already.

Angrybird 12 · 02-23-2010, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by RogueSS

Now maybe, but that wasn't always the case.

My 2000 Grand Am GT has no fuel indicator, I know where it is, however anyone who borrows my car doesn't.

It has been since the mid 2000's

02-17-2010, 03:43 AM	#16
l008com Drives: 2013 1LT Crystal Red/Beige Manual Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Stoneham, MA Posts: 720	All things considered, if Mazda made an optional 4 cylender turbo charged motor available in the RX8, that would give it more power than the rotary, with the same ~30mpg that many turbo 4cyl's get, I probably would have gotten that. Mazda fans would cry the same tears people on this forum cry when people ask about trailer hitches on the Camaro but in the end, MPG is very important. A piston engine would change the feel of an RX8 a LOT, but it would still be a kick-ass handling car that would be a hell of a lot better to drive than a mazda 6. BUT talk about off topic. So my camaro has been sitting in my driveway for 22 days now. I hope it starts when I get home. My street isn't on a hill so I can't jump start it if it's dead. Eep. __________________ FS: 245/50R19 Snow Tires

02-23-2010, 09:14 AM	#23
l008com Drives: 2013 1LT Crystal Red/Beige Manual Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Stoneham, MA Posts: 720	I also have some pics now. This is victory red. It doesn't really look this orange, the pics are taken from my iPhone. It does look kinda orange at night under street lights. But otherwise it is very red. __________________ FS: 245/50R19 Snow Tires

02-23-2010, 09:39 AM	#24
Frank in MD Raining Blood Drives: 2014 SS Performance Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: facebook Posts: 2,682	BTW, I know it's been mentioned before on the forums, but you can always tell which side of your GM car the gas tank in on by looking at your feul gauge. There's an arrow pointing out which side it's on. __________________ Ordered 1/9/12 - Born 2/3/12 - Delivered 2/21/12 - '12 1SS/RS Summit White - TRADED. 2014 SS Performance Sedan #2974 - Red Hot 2 - S/R. & Spare. Built 01/09/14 #238 of 291 as configured

02-23-2010, 10:13 AM	#26
l008com Drives: 2013 1LT Crystal Red/Beige Manual Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Stoneham, MA Posts: 720	If the Camaro really wanted to be retro, they would have put it behind the license plate :-D __________________ FS: 245/50R19 Snow Tires

02-23-2010, 10:19 AM	#27
Frank in MD Raining Blood Drives: 2014 SS Performance Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: facebook Posts: 2,682	Just in case anyone hasn't seen it already. __________________ Ordered 1/9/12 - Born 2/3/12 - Delivered 2/21/12 - '12 1SS/RS Summit White - TRADED. 2014 SS Performance Sedan #2974 - Red Hot 2 - S/R. & Spare. Built 01/09/14 #238 of 291 as configured

02-17-2010, 07:24 AM	#17
PHEOX Drives: '06 Jeep Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 629 View My Garage	Congrats man. I bet the power is a huge step up compared to that 13B. No torque at all, and is way undertuned due to the problems with the FDs in any conditions that don't involve complete sunshine and temps above 60. Your 8 (along with all previous gens) was a track car through and through. Great suspension, and always right where you want it. Rotarys are scary though, I want an FD someday, but am so scared of how a previous owner has treated it and the shape the apex seals are in. Have fun with your Camaro, pistons can be fun

02-17-2010, 07:32 AM	#20
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	Congrats on picking the Camaro.

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