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"THE MAZDA THREAD", Because rotaries are better than v8s
metal head!Posted: 9 Oct 2006, 10:27am
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here it is mate a thread for all your mazda post and links.

dont say i dont ever do anything for you. enjoy.

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BettermanPosted: 9 Oct 2006, 10:39am
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why do roaries sound like someones rear end after eating too many baked beans
ChuckstaPosted: 9 Oct 2006, 10:48am
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QUOTE(Betterman @ Oct 9 2006, 10:39 AM) [snapback]1068061132[/snapback]

why do roaries sound like someones rear end after eating too many baked beans


i spose someone farting can be called "roaries"

...hey jimbo im thinking of putting a 20B triple rotor into an old hq holden, reckon your keen to help mate?
TurbulencePosted: 9 Oct 2006, 10:56am
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QUOTE(Chucksta @ Oct 9 2006, 10:48 AM) [snapback]1068061138[/snapback]

...hey jimbo im thinking of putting a 20B triple rotor into an old hq holden, reckon your keen to help mate?


Bwaaahahaha
MaydayPosted: 9 Oct 2006, 10:57am
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He wont, but he will give you $300 cash today for the HQ!
BettermanPosted: 9 Oct 2006, 10:58am
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QUOTE(Mayday @ Oct 9 2006, 11:57 AM) [snapback]1068061146[/snapback]

He wont, but he will give you $300 cash today for the HQ!

ROFLMAO!
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QUOTE(Chucksta @ Oct 9 2006, 11:48 AM) [snapback]1068061138[/snapback]

i spose someone farting can be called "roaries"

...hey jimbo im thinking of putting a 20B triple rotor into an old hq holden, reckon your keen to help mate?


no where near as hot as that 20b 350z
metal head!Posted: 9 Oct 2006, 10:59am
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reewindPosted: 9 Oct 2006, 11:04am
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Here's a nice RX8.

I love she subtle mods at the front, very tasteful!



ChuckstaPosted: 9 Oct 2006, 11:05am
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QUOTE(Epic @ Oct 9 2006, 10:58 AM) [snapback]1068061151[/snapback]

no where near as hot as that 20b 350z


1 - i agree
2 - do you actually think tony would EVER let me do something so horribly wrong to a 20B, "get that holden filth away from it" he would say
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QUOTE(Chucksta @ Oct 9 2006, 12:05 PM) [snapback]1068061160[/snapback]

1 - i agree
2 - do you actually think tony would EVER let me do something so horribly wrong to a 20B, "get that holden filth away from it" he would say


if anything was going 2 be 20B itd be the RX4
MaydayPosted: 9 Oct 2006, 11:13am
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A guy I went to school with had an RX4 that had the shittest brakes I have ever seen on any vehicle. The pads were worn through, the metal was worn through, and all he had was pistons making contact with the discs. His brakes were either on full drive or full lock.

I refused to get into the car with him.
PrattyPosted: 9 Oct 2006, 11:16am
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Why did I open a thread titled Mazda's and read it. Its about Mazda's. How excititng!!!
alexb618Posted: 9 Oct 2006, 11:19am
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hey jimbob

mazda roadpacer

hz holden body with 13b rotang

look it up, true story.

QUOTE(Mayday @ Oct 9 2006, 11:13 AM) [snapback]1068061163[/snapback]

A guy I went to school with had an RX4 that had the shittest brakes I have ever seen on any vehicle. The pads were worn through, the metal was worn through, and all he had was pistons making contact with the discs. His brakes were either on full drive or full lock.

I refused to get into the car with him.


a guy i know had an mg and... never mind
metal head!Posted: 9 Oct 2006, 11:24am
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i started this so dbb would have his OWN lil space now hes no where to be seen.......................


mazda............pffffffffffffffffft!
wojtekPosted: 9 Oct 2006, 1:32pm
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QUOTE(alexb618 @ Oct 9 2006, 11:19 AM) [snapback]1068061165[/snapback]

a guy i know had an mg and... never mind



hahahahaha
ChuckstaPosted: 9 Oct 2006, 3:15pm
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QUOTE(metal head! @ Oct 9 2006, 11:24 AM) [snapback]1068061170[/snapback]

i started this so dbb would have his OWN lil space now hes no where to be seen.......................
mazda............pffffffffffffffffft!


cmon jimbo, you know you love em

your mum loves em too
scatteredPosted: 9 Oct 2006, 4:24pm
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With out Rotaries... The RAA would go broke.

Rotary Assistance Association
ChuckstaPosted: 9 Oct 2006, 4:33pm
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QUOTE(scattered @ Oct 9 2006, 04:24 PM) [snapback]1068061364[/snapback]

With out Rotaries... The RAA would go broke.

Rotary Assistance Association


hahahaha nice

i love rotors but that was funny as
will e deePosted: 9 Oct 2006, 5:21pm
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QUOTE(scattered @ Oct 9 2006, 05:24 PM) [snapback]1068061364[/snapback]

With out Rotaries... The RAA would go broke.

Rotary Assistance Association



True....
about 4 of em know me by my first name

slidePosted: 9 Oct 2006, 5:26pm
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miss my rotors..
close to buyin another 2ng gen


miss her heaps!

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metal head!Posted: 9 Oct 2006, 5:31pm
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what on earth were you thinking with that paint mate? its not a bloody ski boat.
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Were you feeling the plur with that paintjob? Munted? "oh the sparkly one thanks!"

edit: beat me to it!

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QUOTE(metal head! @ Oct 9 2006, 05:31 PM) [snapback]1068061407[/snapback]

what on earth were you thinking with that paint mate? its not a bloody ski boat.

hahaha.. fucken classic Jimbo.. I was thinking the same thing!
slidePosted: 9 Oct 2006, 5:44pm
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purely a show car after i did that spray. did my 12sec pass then sold it..

wasnt a huge fan of it either but was a point of difference - as i built the car to sell it..

will e deePosted: 9 Oct 2006, 5:48pm
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Looks pretty clean dude!!!!

what bodykit is that?
why'd you get rid of it?
is it still in sa
cos i reckon i seen it goin thru upper sturt 2 weeks back with the same sparkle
slidePosted: 9 Oct 2006, 5:51pm
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custom jetspeed kit mate, built for the car individually, the front bar is based on an sti bar tho..

sold it cos i was over spending so much on a car - pretty sure its in adelaide - got defected after i sold it.. last i heard it hasnt seen much of the road.

paint is ppg BA purple, heavy blue pearl with the prizmatique sht in it - not that obvious unless ya catch the right light
Andrew HowlettPosted: 9 Oct 2006, 6:22pm
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..wwhhattss a 12second pass?
BettermanPosted: 9 Oct 2006, 6:34pm
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QUOTE(Howlett @ Oct 9 2006, 07:22 PM) [snapback]1068061427[/snapback]

..wwhhattss a 12second pass?

12 secs down the drag strip mate

ben = 12 sec pass is impressive, waht was exact time an mph?
street tyres?
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QUOTE(slide @ Oct 9 2006, 05:26 PM) [snapback]1068061404[/snapback]

miss my rotors..
close to buyin another 2ng gen
miss her heaps!

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Used to help run a car club/site thing about 3-4 years ago and I pretty sure the owner of this car was in it. Was called Suburban Streets.

I haven't owned a car for a while, motorbikes are my current passion.
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Ah yeah!..... nice aussie kit
did it scrape much!?!

12sec!?! porting or sumfin????
hahaa yeah i just got defected on the weekend comin back from G1 on Pt Wakefield rd
fukn emission controls




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12 sec pass :

LS1
exhaust
edit

no defect notice & better economy than a stock commo

mind you that doesnt include glitter paint and hip hop wheels which are a must for thr 2006/07 knobhead season!

wub choo benjy
metal head!Posted: 9 Oct 2006, 7:46pm
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QUOTE(Howlett @ Oct 9 2006, 06:22 PM) [snapback]1068061427[/snapback]

..wwhhattss a 12second pass?



slow.
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QUOTE(Howlett @ Oct 9 2006, 06:22 PM) [snapback]1068061427[/snapback]

..wwhhattss a 12second pass?

I did one of these about 15 years ago after I ate a large pizza and 12 beers.. but I followed through
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Bahahahahaahaa
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I've always loved RX-7 series 6's...

Looked at a few before i got the WRX.

My mate just picked up a series 8 RX-7...

Can't wait for summer..
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QUOTE(will e dee @ Oct 9 2006, 06:21 PM) [snapback]1068061401[/snapback]

True....
about 4 of em know me by my first name


LOL... that 7am tyre change was gold!!! Still got that on video... hahahaha...

Poor dude would have woken up with a chubby and not been able to stick it anywhere coz of you... haha..

I'm sure he did when he got home..

QUOTE(will e dee @ Oct 9 2006, 07:54 PM) [snapback]1068061441[/snapback]

Ah yeah!..... nice aussie kit
did it scrape much!?!

12sec!?! porting or sumfin????
hahaa yeah i just got defected on the weekend comin back from G1 on Pt Wakefield rd
fukn emission controls


Fark that sucks!! And you only got there at 6.30 too!!!

So glad i didn't take the R32 up there then... would have had a field day.

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PrattyPosted: 10 Oct 2006, 1:51pm
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QUOTE(metal head! @ Oct 9 2006, 05:31 PM) [snapback]1068061407[/snapback]

what on earth were you thinking with that paint mate? its not a bloody ski boat.

hahah Funny

QUOTE(G__ @ Oct 9 2006, 05:32 PM) [snapback]1068061408[/snapback]

Were you feeling the plur with that paintjob? Munted? "oh the sparkly one thanks!"

edit: beat me to it!


hahah also funny but..........
QUOTE(slide @ Oct 9 2006, 05:44 PM) [snapback]1068061413[/snapback]

purely a show car after i did that spray.


bwahahahaa that takes the cake though

Did ya drive around with a frock on with a little trailer at the back with a man ladie wearing some extravagant head dress like the fags in Pricilla queen of the desert or just a bubble. Ha beat ya to it!

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will e deePosted: 10 Oct 2006, 2:01pm
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QUOTE(alexb618 @ Oct 9 2006, 08:37 PM) [snapback]1068061466[/snapback]

12 sec pass :

LS1
exhaust
edit

no defect notice & better economy than a stock commo

mind you that doesnt include glitter paint and hip hop wheels which are a must for thr 2006/07 knobhead season!

wub choo benjy


Boring..... you have to sit in a car designed by cavemen, and it's powered by the most outdated engine in production, plus it weighs about 3tons!!!!!!
Give me corners any day

QUOTE(^NEMESIS^ @ Oct 10 2006, 01:36 AM) [snapback]1068061589[/snapback]

I've always loved RX-7 series 6's...

Looked at a few before i got the WRX.

My mate just picked up a series 8 RX-7...

Can't wait for summer..


Series 6's are like sex on wheels you'll need a big stick to fend off the girls

series 5 are pretty slick too...
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My garage

this is why FC3S rulez the road!!!touge drift

QUOTE(JC_ @ Oct 10 2006, 02:46 PM) [snapback]1068061840[/snapback]

LOL... that 7am tyre change was gold!!! Still got that on video... hahahaha...

Poor dude would have woken up with a chubby and not been able to stick it anywhere coz of you... haha..

I'm sure he did when he got home..
Fark that sucks!! And you only got there at 6.30 too!!!

So glad i didn't take the R32 up there then... would have had a field day.



Defects do suck - regency too!!! I was draggin my mate jack in his girlfriend type x!!!!
I was beating him too then i just seen red/blue lights goin bout 110km
didn't do me for speed whew
the cop knew exactly what to look for emmissions gear that i took off
still go couple days to cruise with a defect sticker like a sick cunt
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QUOTE(will e dee @ Oct 10 2006, 03:01 PM) [snapback]1068061848[/snapback]

Boring..... you have to sit in a car designed by cavemen, and it's powered by the most outdated engine in production, plus it weighs about 3tons!!!!!!
Give me corners any day
Series 6's are like sex on wheels you'll need a big stick to fend off the girls

mate youve got no idea
designed by cavemen? outdated engine?
they were using shit like twin overhead cams and all the shit your 'rice burners' use back in world war 2! so dont give us this shit about outdated technology! pushrods also provide a lighter more balanced engine.
and yes alax - genIII's can go fast very easily, add another couple k to put on an s trim supercharger on the stock motor and your absoultely flying!


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Lighter than what? Certainly not lighter than a rotary ... certainly not more balanced than a rotary.



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as much as i'd love a RX8 for the wank value i've decided to get a Golf TDi much better for the enviroment ;D and they look cool with a nice set of rims and low pro tyres
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QUOTE(will e dee @ Oct 10 2006, 02:01 PM) [snapback]1068061848[/snapback]

Boring..... you have to sit in a car designed by cavemen, and it's powered by the most outdated engine in production, plus it weighs about 3tons!!!!!!
Give me corners any day


maybe you missed how fast the current SS commodore is around a circuit
metal head!Posted: 10 Oct 2006, 3:10pm
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maybe hes missing everyhting.
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Maybe commys are gay end of story.

I like all cars...

Except most commys...
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i dont like commodores or v8s at all but im not going to sprout off about how shit they are when they are actually bloody quick in a straight line AND around corners
ChuckstaPosted: 10 Oct 2006, 3:28pm
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opinions are like assholes peeps - everyone has one

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QUOTE(Chucksta @ Oct 10 2006, 04:28 PM) [snapback]1068061949[/snapback]

opinions are like assholes peeps - everyone has one


Word to that... Everyone can argue anything they want, at the end of the day it comes down to personal preference.

For me that means My R32.. aaahhh gonna suck when i sell her....
metal head!Posted: 10 Oct 2006, 3:33pm
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i dont evan know why i,m in this thread? i made it for dbb to have his lil mazda wank.

ghooooooooooooooooood byyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyye!
ChuckstaPosted: 10 Oct 2006, 4:13pm
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QUOTE(metal head! @ Oct 10 2006, 03:33 PM) [snapback]1068061955[/snapback]

i dont evan know why i,m in this thread? i made it for dbb to have his lil mazda wank.

ghooooooooooooooooood byyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyye!


you'll be back bitch
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QUOTE(Howlett @ Oct 9 2006, 06:22 PM) [snapback]1068061427[/snapback]

..wwhhattss a 12second pass?


So long as ya not runnin a 12sec pass on the matress Howlett ya have nothing to fear.....
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QUOTE(Betterman @ Oct 10 2006, 03:13 PM) [snapback]1068061869[/snapback]

mate youve got no idea
designed by cavemen? outdated engine?
they were using shit like twin overhead cams and all the shit your 'rice burners' use back in world war 2! so dont give us this shit about outdated technology! pushrods also provide a lighter more balanced engine.
and yes alax - genIII's can go fast very easily, add another couple k to put on an s trim supercharger on the stock motor and your absoultely flying!


Well the if they've had "shit" overhead cam engines since ww2 then why the fuck does it take 60+ years to put one on a holden v6/v8 engine so therefore they're designed by cavemen!!!
and don't tell me pushrods are better than DOHC
you know nothing- pushrods lighter, balanced??????? whatever
rotaries are very well balanced and are heaps lighter than a v8 therefore getting more power torque per cc
need i remind it's a 1.3L not 5.7L if you look at power:displacement ratio it shits on a v8 an buries a holden v8
And putting a supercharger on it is like cheating
QUOTE(dbb @ Oct 10 2006, 03:36 PM) [snapback]1068061887[/snapback]

Lighter than what? Certainly not lighter than a rotary ... certainly not more balanced than a rotary.


he's right!!!!!! pushrod meh!!!!!!

QUOTE(alexb618 @ Oct 10 2006, 04:27 PM) [snapback]1068061947[/snapback]

i dont like commodores or v8s at all but im not going to sprout off about how shit they are when they are actually bloody quick in a straight line AND around corners


nah bullshit i'm comparing street cars not v8 supercars (which aren't even holden or ford if you get into the nitty gritty) all commy's i know are great on the straight but slow thru corners and catch on fire when u do a burnout

QUOTE(metal head! @ Oct 10 2006, 04:33 PM) [snapback]1068061955[/snapback]

i dont evan know why i,m in this thread? i made it for dbb to have his lil mazda wank.

ghooooooooooooooooood byyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyye!


ha ha you got me to have my lil maz wank

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QUOTE(will e dee @ Oct 10 2006, 06:49 PM) [snapback]1068062102[/snapback]

nah bullshit i'm comparing street cars not v8 supercars (which aren't even holden or ford if you get into the nitty gritty) all commy's i know are go on the straigh but slow thru corners and catch on fire when u do a burnout


im not talking about race cars at all, not sure where you got that idea
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QUOTE(will e dee @ Oct 10 2006, 07:49 PM) [snapback]1068062102[/snapback]

need i remind it's a 1.3L not 5.7L if you look at power:displacement ratio it shits on a v8 an buries a holden v8

all your ricers are always quoting your 'power:displacement' ratio and 'kw per litre' ratios etc to make yourselves feel good about the shitbox engine yous ahve. who gives a fuck about some ratio or figure! end power and torque is all that matters! and anything you do to a smaller engine, you can do it to a v8 with more displacement and yuo can bet your left nut it will be more powerful! there aint no substitute for cubic inches! without forced induction your motors good for nothing but hauling the groceries!
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meh.

Straight line, who gives a fuck?

There is no commodore currently in production for road use which can touch my rx8 for handling ability.

50/50 weight distribution, short throw gearbox, RWD, linear power delivery, 9500 RPM redline, 13" ventilated discs with the best brakes of any Japanese car ever (including the GTR and NSX), super Torsen LSD etc. As quick as a BMW M3 around the Top Gear track.

Whenever I get into a commodore it feels like a bus with its high driving position and massive bloat. Sure, you can get some semi decent handling, but at the expense of ride quality and lack of driver feedback. Meh. I'd rather a sports car than a super taxi / muscle car anyday.



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Hey

Benji i remember your S4.... she was a pretty queen :P hahaha

I miss my S4..... but hey ya get that.....


and to anyone who thinks a reasonably stock commodore can match a late model Rx7 around a race track..... keep dreaming the almost 50/50 weight distribution of all Rx7 post 1986 makes them a MUCH better handling circuit vehicle........ lol


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QUOTE(dbb @ Oct 10 2006, 09:27 PM) [snapback]1068062182[/snapback]

meh.

Straight line, who gives a fuck?

There is no commodore currently in production for road use which can touch my rx8 for handling ability.

50/50 weight distribution, short throw gearbox, RWD, linear power delivery, 9500 RPM redline, 13" ventilated discs with the best brakes of any Japanese car ever (including the GTR and NSX), super Torsen LSD etc. As quick as a BMW M3 around the Top Gear track.

Whenever I get into a commodore it feels like a bus with its high driving position and massive bloat. Sure, you can get some semi decent handling, but at the expense of ride quality and lack of driver feedback. Meh. I'd rather a sports car than a super taxi / muscle car anyday.


i would liek to see a stock ve's time vs a stock rx8's time around somewhere like eastern creek
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Well if this is anything to go by the RX8 looks quicker:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/topgear/powerlaps.shtml

Koenigsegg CCX (With Top Gear spoiler) 1.17.6
Pagani Zonda F 1.18.4
Maserati MC12 1.18.9
Ferrari F60 Enzo 1.19.0
Ariel Atom 1.19.5
Porsche Carerra GT 1.19.8
Koenigsegg CCX 1.20.4
Ascari KZ1 1.20.7
Mercedes McLaren SLR 1.20.9
Ford GT 1.21.9
Ferrari 360 CS 1.22.3
Porsche GT3 RS 1.22.3
Corvette Z06 1.22.4
Noble M15 1.22.5
Murcielago 1.23.7
Zonda 1.23.8
Koenigsegg 1.23.9
Prodrive P2 1.24.3
TVR Sagaris 1.24.6
Mitsubishi Evo FQ400 1.24.8
TVR Tuscan 1.24.8
Noble 1.25.0
Lotus Exige S 1.25.1
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 1.25.7
Lamborghini Gallardo 1.25.8
BMW Z4 M 1.26.0
Porsche Cayman 1.26.2
Lotus Exige 1.26.4
Chevrolet Corvette 1.26.8
Mercedes CLS 55 AMG 1.26.9
Porsche 911 GT3 1.27.2
TVR 350C 1.27.5
BMW M3 CSL 1.28.0
Marcos TSO GT2 1.28.2
Dodge Viper SRT-10 1.28.5
MG SV 1.28.6
Porsche 911 Carrera S 1.28.9 (very wet)
Mitsubishi Evo VIII 1.28.9
BMW Alpine Z8 1.29.0
Mercedes CL65 1.29
Alfa 3.7 GTA 1.30.0
Subaru Impreza STI 1.30.1
Vauxhall Monaro VXR 1.30.1
Aston Martin DB7 GT 1.30.4
Golf R32 1.30.4
Audi S4 1.30.9
Porsche 911 turbo 1.31.0
Vauxhall VX 220 turbo 1.31.3
Honda NSX Type R 1.31.6
BMW M3 1.31.8
Nissan 350Z 1.31.8
Mazda RX8 1.31.8
BMW 535d 1.31.8
BMW 130 1.31.9
Ford Focus RS 1.32.2
Mazda 6 MPS 1.32.2
Lotus Esprit V8 1.32.5
Audi TT V6 1.32.7
MG ZT 1.33
Noble 1.33.1
Mercedes SL 55 AMG 1.33.2
Volkswagen Golf R32 1.33.2
Cadillac CTS 1.33.3
Holden Monaro 1.33.9
Ford Mondeo ST220 1.34.5
Ford Focus ST 1.34.9
Volvo S60R 1.35.0
Ferrari 575 1.35.2
Vauxhall Vectra VXR 1.35.3
Alfa 147 GTA 1.35.6
Lotus Elise 1.35.6
Aston Martin Vanquish 1.36.2
Renault Clio v6 1.36.2
Honda Civic Type R 1.36.5
Saab 95 hot aero 1.37.9
Mazzer 1.38.0
Bowler Wildcat 1.39.4
Bentley Arnarge 1.40.8
Overfinch 1.44.0

^NEMESIS^Posted: 11 Oct 2006, 12:11am
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QUOTE(JC_ @ Oct 10 2006, 03:26 PM) [snapback]1068061945[/snapback]

Maybe commys are gay end of story.

I like all cars...

Except most commys...


I'm with you JC_ and i work @ Holdens.
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QUOTE(Brando @ Oct 10 2006, 11:31 PM) [snapback]1068062226[/snapback]

Well if this is anything to go by the RX8 looks quicker:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/topgear/powerlaps.shtml

Koenigsegg CCX (With Top Gear spoiler) 1.17.6
Pagani Zonda F 1.18.4
Maserati MC12 1.18.9
Ferrari F60 Enzo 1.19.0
Ariel Atom 1.19.5
Porsche Carerra GT 1.19.8
Koenigsegg CCX 1.20.4
Ascari KZ1 1.20.7
Mercedes McLaren SLR 1.20.9
Ford GT 1.21.9
Ferrari 360 CS 1.22.3
Porsche GT3 RS 1.22.3
Corvette Z06 1.22.4
Noble M15 1.22.5
Murcielago 1.23.7
Zonda 1.23.8
Koenigsegg 1.23.9
Prodrive P2 1.24.3
TVR Sagaris 1.24.6
Mitsubishi Evo FQ400 1.24.8
TVR Tuscan 1.24.8
Noble 1.25.0
Lotus Exige S 1.25.1
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 1.25.7
Lamborghini Gallardo 1.25.8
BMW Z4 M 1.26.0
Porsche Cayman 1.26.2
Lotus Exige 1.26.4
Chevrolet Corvette 1.26.8
Mercedes CLS 55 AMG 1.26.9
Porsche 911 GT3 1.27.2
TVR 350C 1.27.5
BMW M3 CSL 1.28.0
Marcos TSO GT2 1.28.2
Dodge Viper SRT-10 1.28.5
MG SV 1.28.6
Porsche 911 Carrera S 1.28.9 (very wet)
Mitsubishi Evo VIII 1.28.9
BMW Alpine Z8 1.29.0
Mercedes CL65 1.29
Alfa 3.7 GTA 1.30.0
Subaru Impreza STI 1.30.1
Vauxhall Monaro VXR 1.30.1
Aston Martin DB7 GT 1.30.4
Golf R32 1.30.4
Audi S4 1.30.9
Porsche 911 turbo 1.31.0
Vauxhall VX 220 turbo 1.31.3
Honda NSX Type R 1.31.6
BMW M3 1.31.8
Nissan 350Z 1.31.8
Mazda RX8 1.31.8
BMW 535d 1.31.8
BMW 130 1.31.9
Ford Focus RS 1.32.2
Mazda 6 MPS 1.32.2
Lotus Esprit V8 1.32.5
Audi TT V6 1.32.7
MG ZT 1.33
Noble 1.33.1
Mercedes SL 55 AMG 1.33.2
Volkswagen Golf R32 1.33.2
Cadillac CTS 1.33.3
Holden Monaro 1.33.9
Ford Mondeo ST220 1.34.5
Ford Focus ST 1.34.9
Volvo S60R 1.35.0
Ferrari 575 1.35.2
Vauxhall Vectra VXR 1.35.3
Alfa 147 GTA 1.35.6
Lotus Elise 1.35.6
Aston Martin Vanquish 1.36.2
Renault Clio v6 1.36.2
Honda Civic Type R 1.36.5
Saab 95 hot aero 1.37.9
Mazzer 1.38.0
Bowler Wildcat 1.39.4
Bentley Arnarge 1.40.8
Overfinch 1.44.0



they DONT make a VE MONARO STOOPS! so that would be nothing to go by.
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If you want to be pedantic there are still s few v8s above the RX8 on that list.

Ones that stick out:
FORD GT (all hail)
Ferrari 360
Corvette x2
Noble M15 (with FORD engine )
MG SV
Monaro... Ummmmm

The Holden badge must weigh more than the Vauxhall one hey Jimbo?
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So, Metalhead, in your expert opinion, the VE Commodore is at least 2.1 seconds faster around a racetrack than the previous model? Because that's how much quicker the "slower" rx8 was around the top gear track, driven by the same driver.

That's about the same time difference as that Monaro and a Vauxhall Vectra VXR ...



QUOTE(Mayday @ Oct 11 2006, 07:53 AM) [snapback]1068062282[/snapback]

If you want to be pedantic there are still s few v8s above the RX8 on that list.

Ones that stick out:
FORD GT (all hail)
Ferrari 360
Corvette x2
Noble M15 (with FORD engine )
MG SV
Monaro... Ummmmm

The Holden badge must weigh more than the Vauxhall one hey Jimbo?


The question wasn't asked about those other v8s, all of which were beaten by the 2 litre Ariel Atom ...

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Im not bagging rotors here... But why do only Mazda seem to do anything with them?

Theres nothing wrong with them (well I dont think so anyway) and it surprises me that only one manufacturer works with them.
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i just said that they dont make a VE monaro mate. thats all.
its to early mate let me have my ice cofffe before we have our "holden mazda off!"
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QUOTE(Mayday @ Oct 11 2006, 07:55 AM) [snapback]1068062284[/snapback]

Im not bagging rotors here... But why do only Mazda seem to do anything with them?

Theres nothing wrong with them (well I dont think so anyway) and it surprises me that only one manufacturer works with them.


Only one manufacturer of cars works with them, you can still find rotors being used in aircraft engines and other mechanical applications. The Russians are still using rotaries in their helicopters and light aircraft. The United States air force uses them in their spy drones ...

Norton motorbikes, were also famous for their use of Wankel rotaries.

But it was Yamamoto at Mazda who , with his engineering team, managed to overcome some of the problems with them like "chatter marks" on the housing, and massive oil consumption.

GM, Nissan, Toyota and Mercedes all had rotary prototype cars ready to go when the first oil scare hit in the 70s, and they were shelved.

Ford and GM are apparently looking at them again, because they are particularly well suited to running hydrogen fuel.

ChuckstaPosted: 11 Oct 2006, 10:57am
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QUOTE(metal head! @ Oct 11 2006, 07:56 AM) [snapback]1068062285[/snapback]

i just said that they dont make a VE monaro mate. thats all.
its to early mate let me have my ice cofffe before we have our "holden mazda off!"


HAHAHA i fucking told ya you'd be back

jimbo has a little something itching inside thats screaming "I WANT A FUCKING ROTARY"

if you don't like em jimbob, why you back so soon?

make a holden appreciation thread for yourself mate

go on admit it - you want one

so does harry
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that test was done well before the VE (new chassis) was released, and also the bigger engine...

QUOTE(dbb @ Oct 11 2006, 07:55 AM) [snapback]1068062283[/snapback]

The question wasn't asked about those other v8s, all of which were beaten by the 2 litre Ariel Atom ...


and a 1.5 litre formula one car from the 80s would wipe the floor with them all
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Do you honestly think it is 2 seconds quicker around a racetrack?

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A day at the design boardroom in holden..

"hmm.. we need to make a car with more power, more grunt..."

"ah shit, how are we gonna do that.."

"hmm... we could increase the cc? Add more litres, that always works... we don't have to worry about technology then..?"

"my gosh you're right!!! PROMOTION FOR YOU!!... but what about looks"

"well, im thinking we take a mix of the falcon, and camry, twirl it round, make the wheels bigger, car heavier and bam..."

"you're a smart man... have yourself and rdo..."

"wait wait.. what about fuel consumption..."

"whats that?"

"doesn't matter mate, most the people that buy these cars think they have big dicks... just like 4x4 drivers, she'll be right mate"

"what about the women.."

"duh... they drive the real technology imported from Germany... the astra!!"

"ah haaaaaa...."



Seriously though, who cares what car you like. As long as it suits your needs.. then pat yourself on the back.

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QUOTE(dbb @ Oct 11 2006, 11:15 AM) [snapback]1068062406[/snapback]

Do you honestly think it is 2 seconds quicker around a racetrack?


is there any chance you could be more specific than 'a racetrack'? is it going to be faster around bathurst = of course

is it going to be faster around oran park? eastern creek? who knows?

JC thats not really how it went, more like : 'we have the old corvette motor in the ss, should we put the better & more powerful & economical new corvette engine in?' 'yes guv thats a good idea'
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Funniest thing is there are two adverts down the bottom to test drive the new commodore.. haha..

Corvette... vs R34 GTR....mmm.... go Jap...

I love arguing about cars... everyone has their own way of 'winning' arguments... goldness... absolute gold!

I wind up my mate who has a sprinter about the fact they are heaps popular amongst kids coz of the initial d.. when they are just a corolla.. don't get me wrong, i like them, and they make a good drift car.. but its just funny that people pay $5k plus for a stock 83 glorified corolla haha..
will e deePosted: 11 Oct 2006, 1:30pm
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QUOTE(Betterman @ Oct 10 2006, 08:12 PM) [snapback]1068062113[/snapback]

all your ricers are always quoting your 'power:displacement' ratio and 'kw per litre' ratios etc to make yourselves feel good about the shitbox engine yous ahve. who gives a fuck about some ratio or figure! end power and torque is all that matters! and anything you do to a smaller engine, you can do it to a v8 with more displacement and yuo can bet your left nut it will be more powerful! there aint no substitute for cubic inches! without forced induction your motors good for nothing but hauling the groceries!


Honda has produced the most powerful piston engines in the world!!!!!
You can find them in any type R model
the most powerful per litre is Found in a S2000
240hp from a NATURATLlY ASPIRATED 2 litre engine!!! thats 120hp per litre (over two cylinders)
s2000 engine

QUOTE(dbb @ Oct 10 2006, 10:27 PM) [snapback]1068062182[/snapback]

meh.

Straight line, who gives a fuck?

I'd rather a sports car than a super taxi / muscle car anyday.


word

QUOTE(dbb @ Oct 11 2006, 09:22 AM) [snapback]1068062293[/snapback]

Only one manufacturer of cars works with them, you can still find rotors being used in aircraft engines and other mechanical applications. The Russians are still using rotaries in their helicopters and light aircraft. The United States air force uses them in their spy drones ...

Norton motorbikes, were also famous for their use of Wankel rotaries.

But it was Yamamoto at Mazda who , with his engineering team, managed to overcome some of the problems with them like "chatter marks" on the housing, and massive oil consumption.

GM, Nissan, Toyota and Mercedes all had rotary prototype cars ready to go when the first oil scare hit in the 70s, and they were shelved.

Ford and GM are apparently looking at them again, because they are particularly well suited to running hydrogen fuel.


no shit imagine a series 12 RX-7 twin turbocharged 13b running on hydrogen

I'm pretty sure mazda are still yet to release a Turbo RX-8

The VE is just a dressesed up VZ with ESP ooooooo ESP latest technology there

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QUOTE(will e dee @ Oct 11 2006, 01:30 PM) [snapback]1068062572[/snapback]

The VE is just a dressesed up VZ with ESP ooooooo ESP latest technology there


dressed up and would probably smoke your outdated mazda in every possible category
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QUOTE(alexb618 @ Oct 11 2006, 02:33 PM) [snapback]1068062576[/snapback]

dressed up and would probably smoke your outdated mazda in every possible category


One would hope given the fact it is over 15 years newer!

I'm surprised no Ford fans have jumped on the band wagon of this discussion... especially after the first bathurst win in 8 years!
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because the only thing ford is the block and body panels, plus nobody gives a shit about bathurst anymore
BettermanPosted: 11 Oct 2006, 1:40pm
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QUOTE(will e dee @ Oct 11 2006, 02:30 PM) [snapback]1068062572[/snapback]

Honda has produced the most powerful piston engines in the world!!!!!
You can find them in any type R model
the most powerful per litre is Found in a S2000
240hp from a NATURATLlY ASPIRATED 2 litre engine!!! thats 120hp per litre (over two cylinders)
s2000 engine
word

dude honda2000 engines are utter shithouse!
i have driven an s2000 have you? they are fucking pathetic. you need to get to 6000rpm before having any decent power, before that its as slow as ford laser! and when you do hit the 6000rpm you get a bit of power then boom hit the 9000 mark have to change gear. not exactly good for street use either

i could not believe how shit they were until i actually drove one, all looks and sound
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QUOTE(will e dee @ Oct 11 2006, 01:30 PM) [snapback]1068062572[/snapback]

Honda has produced the most powerful piston engines in the world!!!!!
You can find them in any type R model
the most powerful per litre is Found in a S2000
240hp from a NATURATLlY ASPIRATED 2 litre engine!!! thats 120hp per litre (over two cylinders)
s2000 engine
word
no shit imagine a series 12 RX-7 twin turbocharged 13b running on hydrogen

I'm pretty sure mazda are still yet to release a Turbo RX-8

The VE is just a dressesed up VZ with ESP ooooooo ESP latest technology there


you can lease hydrogen powered rx8s right now in Japan.

Mazda *probably won't* release a turbo rx8. There are plenty of aftermarket turbo and super charger kits anyway.

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QUOTE(JC_ @ Oct 11 2006, 02:36 PM) [snapback]1068062580[/snapback]

One would hope given the fact it is over 15 years newer!

I'm surprised no Ford fans have jumped on the band wagon of this discussion... especially after the first bathurst win in 8 years!


You'd wanna fukn hope sooo my rx is way old and still beats most 90's imports

I'd like to line up a shit VE ss to give the 50 yr old a run for his money

not sayin i'd win

let just say the VE wouln't beat me enough for how sick it's meant to be
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QUOTE(JC_ @ Oct 11 2006, 01:36 PM) [snapback]1068062580[/snapback]

I'm surprised no Ford fans have jumped on the band wagon of this discussion... especially after the first bathurst win in 8 years!


Im a Ford fan, Im just also objective.
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QUOTE(Betterman @ Oct 11 2006, 02:40 PM) [snapback]1068062587[/snapback]

dude honda2000 engines are utter shithouse!
i have driven an s2000 have you? they are fucking pathetic. you need to get to 6000rpm before having any decent power, before that its as slow as ford laser! and when you do hit the 6000rpm you get a bit of power then boom hit the 9000 mark have to change gear. not exactly good for street use either

i could not believe how shit they were until i actually drove one, all looks and sound


Granted, they are just a gay poser car for wogs to try and pick up fully sick chicks in...

I haven't driven one, but if you were to buy one you wouldn't, well, shouldn't be using it for daily use.. more a sunday cruiser, go for a thrash.. but then i wouldn't waste my money on that when i can get a GTR for the same price, or an older M3...
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QUOTE(Betterman @ Oct 11 2006, 02:40 PM) [snapback]1068062587[/snapback]

dude honda2000 engines are utter shithouse!
i have driven an s2000 have you? they are fucking pathetic. you need to get to 6000rpm before having any decent power, before that its as slow as ford laser! and when you do hit the 6000rpm you get a bit of power then boom hit the 9000 mark have to change gear. not exactly good for street use either

i could not believe how shit they were until i actually drove one, all looks and sound


HONDA..... Kick ass

I Used to work at Honda in town

I've driven two S2000's and i'll agree they have nothin down low and are poor around town
but i was lucky enough to have to test one for steering wobble at speed down a highway
took it back thru the hills and it was fukn awesome when you keep revs up which is easy thru the 6sp
I thought it was wicked but there too expesive

I've also driven an NSX......... around the block :-(

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Also, someone who is used to v8s would probably get into a S2000 and short shift every change ...


BettermanPosted: 11 Oct 2006, 1:58pm
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QUOTE(dbb @ Oct 11 2006, 02:56 PM) [snapback]1068062617[/snapback]

Also, someone who is used to v8s would probably get into a S2000 and short shift every change ...

nah mate i was 9000rpming almost every gear change, was trying to get the thing to go quick!

fact is - it only has guts for a little bit, and very high in the rev range. this kind of application is only good for down the 1/4 mile

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QUOTE(will e dee @ Oct 11 2006, 01:30 PM) [snapback]1068062572[/snapback]


The VE is just a dressesed up VZ with ESP ooooooo ESP latest technology there






longer track
wider track
flared guards
almost a hatch looking rear window
new technologie.

dressed up vz? duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude!
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QUOTE(metal head! @ Oct 11 2006, 07:35 PM) [snapback]1068062833[/snapback]



longer track
wider track
flared guards
almost a hatch looking rear window
new technologie.

dressed up vz? duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude!



Have to say though, the sports models look ok... look a bit out of place on the road to be honest... and they are just getting bigger and bigger!! The stock model though, Omega? Looks absoulutly shocking.. it just doesnt look right with the stock suspension and hubcaps... They have done a good job on the sports though... looks wise.. But i still wouldn't wanna buy one... but obviously thats just my opinion...
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QUOTE(alexb618 @ Oct 11 2006, 02:39 PM) [snapback]1068062585[/snapback]

because the only thing ford is the block and body panels, plus nobody gives a shit about bathurst anymore


thats why there was something like an extra 10.000 people at this years bathurst compared to the last three years!!!

As for ford.... well what can i say i am FORD all the way have been for years and it aint just the car it's the driver the track the eliments and well ford have got a good set up this season enough to kick Holdens ass tha last few races thats for sure and what a sweet sight is was seeing skaifie mack it in the first few seconds....... heheh GO THE BLUE OVAL!!!!
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QUOTE(S J @ Oct 12 2006, 02:13 PM) [snapback]1068063378[/snapback]

thats why there was something like an extra 10.000 people at this years bathurst compared to the last three years!!!


because brocky's dead and because of the drought we are in the midst of the weather was guaranteed to be great for motorsport

of all the people there how many do you think genuinely give a shit about motorsport (ie not just yeah holdens are better than ford mate)? i reckon about 10-15% actually have a clue, there rest are jsut there to make beer carts and paro on like bogans
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QUOTE(alexb618 @ Oct 12 2006, 04:00 PM) [snapback]1068063442[/snapback]

i reckon about 10-15% actually have a clue, there rest are jsut there to make beer carts and paro on like bogans

sounds like the international 1 dayers at adelaide oval
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QUOTE(alexb618 @ Oct 12 2006, 04:00 PM) [snapback]1068063442[/snapback]

because brocky's dead and because of the drought we are in the midst of the weather was guaranteed to be great for motorsport

of all the people there how many do you think genuinely give a shit about motorsport (ie not just yeah holdens are better than ford mate)? i reckon about 10-15% actually have a clue, there rest are jsut there to make beer carts and paro on like bogans


Yes but why were people there for Brocky if they didnt care about motor sport??? he was the king of motor sport they wouldnt be there unless they followed the sport and the events he raced in especially bathurst!

Hehehe now i am just retaliating for the love of the FORD/HOLDEN battle which any Holden fan would loose agianst me heheh GO FORD, but its like any sport really i think alot of it is about the atmosphere the event the attractions at the event, social status ect but i will end in saying Bathurst aint dying never will. but hey i am a motorsport fan and i too love my beer and being a bogan where i see fit hehehe bring on CLIPSAL 08
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QUOTE(S J @ Oct 12 2006, 04:11 PM) [snapback]1068063454[/snapback]

Hehehe now i am just retaliating for the love of the FORD/HOLDEN battle which any Holden fan would loose agianst me heheh GO FORD, but its like any sport really i think alot of it is about the atmosphere the event the attractions at the event, social status ect but i will end in saying Bathurst aint dying never will. but hey i am a motorsport fan and i too love my beer and being a bogan where i see fit hehehe bring on CLIPSAL 08

pfft ford
at least they've circled the problem!

il take ya on in a holden vs ford battle anyday SJ!

sure you guys fluked bathurst this yr, holden still remains KING OF THE MOUNTAIN with many more wins
LovelyDriftPosted: 19 Jan 2007, 10:43am
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I read a writeup in Hot Version about a Honda S600 with a 13B. Nuts.
alexb618Posted: 19 Jan 2007, 10:56am
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there was a purple s600 going around the traps years ago built by maztech, think it dipped into the 10s? seem to recall it was a 13bpp. this is going back 10+years mind you.
metal head!Posted: 19 Jan 2007, 10:57am
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fuckin rotaries. pfffffffffffffffffffffft!

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MaydayPosted: 19 Jan 2007, 11:01am
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Is that your doorslammer Jimbo?
metal head!Posted: 19 Jan 2007, 11:04am
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nah mate .................... havnt got any photos of markos ..............they fucked up the sheetmetal manifold in the states the other day so more waiting...............
Buster BrownPosted: 19 Jan 2007, 11:07am
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QUOTE(metal head! @ Jan 19 2007, 10:57 AM) [snapback]1068106052[/snapback]



fuckin rotaries. pfffffffffffffffffffffft!

i hear ya jimbo

my mate just finnish building a 540 cube bb with a psi and he running 85% over in a 19ft boat for circuit racing, not the gay cunts that have couple of anchors on the back hanging on by bloody long ropes

it makes an honest 1800hp and that was 75% over drive
metal head!Posted: 19 Jan 2007, 11:10am
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i used to race boats .................small world whats his name?

i remember your boats too busta

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BettermanPosted: 19 Jan 2007, 12:21pm
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ahhh rotaries......the engine that no-one else wants

LovelyDriftPosted: 19 Jan 2007, 12:36pm
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QUOTE(alexb618 @ Jan 19 2007, 10:56 AM) [snapback]1068106050[/snapback]

there was a purple s600 going around the traps years ago built by maztech, think it dipped into the 10s? seem to recall it was a 13bpp. this is going back 10+years mind you.


I love S600's, my dream car would be based on one for sure.
dbbPosted: 19 Jan 2007, 1:01pm
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QUOTE(Betterman @ Jan 19 2007, 01:21 PM) [snapback]1068106109[/snapback]

ahhh rotaries......the engine that no-one else wants


sort of like the musical equivalent of hard trance really ...

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Benny_BlancoPosted: 19 Jan 2007, 1:18pm
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QUOTE(darkslide @ Oct 25 2006, 06:58 PM) [snapback]1068069737[/snapback]

R32 Nissan Skyline. fuck yeh. that is all.



pfft DR30 RSX is where its at ........ then nissan had to turn it all gay with the R31
ChuckstaPosted: 19 Jan 2007, 2:11pm
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QUOTE(Buster Brown @ Jan 19 2007, 11:03 AM) [snapback]1068106058[/snapback]

This is what the REVS boys did at there xmas show
thats how to treat a rx8


isn't that were dbb had his car for some custom work?

looks like they tested it for ya

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metal head!Posted: 25 Jan 2007, 5:46pm
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holden V.E voted WHEELS CAR OF THE YEAR. . hehehehe
dbbPosted: 25 Jan 2007, 6:57pm
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so, my rx8 had car of the year as well ...

mx5 had it recently too.

Mazda has had 2 Wheels car of the year in the last 5 years, Ford has had 2. Holden has had 1.

Therefore , Mazda > Holden
metal head!Posted: 25 Jan 2007, 7:08pm
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babow! lets go on the history of it eh.................................

holden commodore has won wheels car of the year 5 TIMES!

how many has mazda r.x won?
dbbPosted: 25 Jan 2007, 7:13pm
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Once, since it is the first time an rx8 has existed.

ok, lets compare awards.

As of October 2006 the RX-8 has won at least 37 international motoring awards including the 2003 Japanese Car of the Year, Australia's Wheels magazine's Car of the Year for 2003, the 2004 Singapore Car of the Year, the 2004 U.S. Best Sports Car, and several UK Best Car Awards. It was also named on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 2004, 2005, and 2006.

How many has the commodore won since 2003, when the rx8 was released?

metal head!Posted: 25 Jan 2007, 7:20pm
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hahahaha dont change the subject ! WHEELS CAR OF THE YEAR!


i,m goin to flood my lawn chow mate.
dbbPosted: 14 Aug 2007, 12:56pm
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Check out the awesome rx8 action :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOesGgsjFY8

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billy boyPosted: 14 Aug 2007, 9:34pm
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nothing like a bit of product placement
billy boyPosted: 31 Oct 2007, 9:24am
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anyone keen for a mazda roadpacer? (basically a rotary 13b powered kingswood) - 1976

now that is a bizarre combination...

http://www.j-spec.com.au/list/11445

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MaydayPosted: 31 Oct 2007, 9:52am
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Never seen one those in real life...

Looks like Jimbo's worst nightmare to me!
metal head!Posted: 31 Oct 2007, 11:40am
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why oh why.

*cries*
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thats almost as bad as when they put an sr20 nissan turbo engine in a classic mustang in the latest fast and furious movie

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QUOTE(metal head! @ Oct 31 2007, 12:40 PM) [snapback]1068178299[/snapback]
why oh why.

*cries*



because jimrod some people like peanut butter and honey on their sangers and others like peanut butter and jelly.

either way its a big clunky heap of shit