Honda S2000 vs. Mazda Rx8

paulgraham · 05-08-2009, 05:33 PM

Which car do you think could hold it's own in a race? Though I think the Rx8 offers a smoother and more stylish ride, but the S2000 could probably handle better and would out-perform it in terms of speed.... thoughts?

S2000

vs.

Rx8

J'sS2K · 05-08-2009, 05:43 PM

ha-ha-ha...what's all i'm going to say!

Bronxbomber9009 · 05-08-2009, 06:08 PM

All i have to say is Rx-8s suck, and is one of the few cars that actually has less torque than an s2k. never seen the new rx on the road but if anything like the old one its sleek slow and heavy

TheCarGuy2021 · 05-08-2009, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bronxbomber9009

never seen the new rx on the road but if anything like the old one its sleek slow and heavy

I sure hope you're not talking about FD RX-7s.

moos500 · 05-08-2009, 06:16 PM

I hope not as well, the rx7s are amazing IMO. I personally hate the RX8s, ugly body and slow. vomit sauce end of story

Neil · 05-08-2009, 06:25 PM

Its a way better car than the s2000. It'll kick our ass all over the page..

I'M ONLY JOKING AAAAHHHHHHHHHH

Dr. Jimbo · 05-08-2009, 06:31 PM

Crap gas mileage and eats oil. Then again , so did my dad's '71 Buick.

Neil · 05-08-2009, 06:39 PM

Seriously.........who cares. I've driven and owned a lot of cars. The s2000 is a keeper.

moos500 · 05-08-2009, 06:44 PM

Im not seeing the "kick our ass all over the pages" specifications. I have looked and they all weigh more and have less power........ Maybe im not looking in the right place?

Zawazeuss · 05-08-2009, 06:49 PM

I think Neil is talking about the engine that goes around, and around, and around, and around, and around, and around, and so on and so forth...

Good point Neil! I is scared of dem too.

Neil · 05-08-2009, 06:51 PM

Just kiddin there moo, I don't know and don't care. All I know if yer not happy with what you got, sell it and move on.

moos500 · 05-08-2009, 07:00 PM

HAHA I hoped so, the only reason I have a bad taste in mouth with the rx8s is because stupid drivers. A kid I went to high school with got a brand new one his senoir year in 08', he dropped the clutch all day and would "drift". In the end he effed up his tranny, his parents then bought him a good ol mazda 3 HAHAHA! what a doucher!

Dmaye · 05-08-2009, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulgraham

Which car do you think could hold it's own in a race? Though I think the Rx8 offers a smoother and more stylish ride, but the S2000 could probably handle better and would out-perform it in terms of speed.... thoughts?

S2000

vs.

Rx8

free dvd copies or a stig?

D1sclaimer · 05-08-2009, 08:57 PM

Im apart of my local Mazda club and it amazes me that with mods, the apex seals just don't hold for 13B rotary engines at least. Theres 4 blown rotories right now in the club of 8 people(the 4 without blown engines are NA). 2 are on the stock twins and 2 have big single turbos. But when they're running, they're pretty quick.

There was also a huge recall with a bunch of RX8s that would lose compression I believe.
http://www.autoblog.com/2006/08/24/m...call-the-rx-8/

Not something I would want to invest my money into. I hear the NA versions of the 13B are decently reliable. I would assume this would hold close enough to the Renesis in the RX8. The thing is, I would want more power with that car than you could get NA. Especially with how I've heard how long the 3rd gear is in those RX8s.

s2kx2 · 05-08-2009, 10:05 PM

Let me know when we get back to comparing sports cars to sports cars and not sports cars to sleek sedans

gomarlins3 · 05-08-2009, 10:07 PM

I have always liked the look of the RX8 and I wish Mazda would finally turbocharge it, but they haven't.

JDMHonda · 05-08-2009, 10:59 PM

I think the rx8 and prius are the only cars that we have more torque than
LOL

Vezna31 · 05-09-2009, 12:30 AM

I instructed a guy on the race track in an RX-8 and that thing is JUNK. Slow, handles like sh!t, AND terrible gas mileage. You can keep it and I'll run circles around it night and day.

mlc · 05-09-2009, 03:13 AM

Not even close. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKFSp...om=PL&index=30

And my neighbor bought a YELLOW one. I wonder if he thinks he looks cool when he drive's by

.

Kevin

Java Junky · 05-09-2009, 06:53 AM

This'izz almos' like when those 12 yr. oldz get on their computerz'n ask questionz like "Which One Would Win", "Why Doesn't Honda Make'n S2000 with'n Automatic?" 'n "My S2000'z so slow compared to my 2004 Baluga'n my 2008 Garganzola."
'Godda gedda meter whut detectz acne.

MutantCheese · 05-09-2009, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Java Junky

This'izz almos' like when those 12 yr. oldz get on their computerz'n ask questionz like "Which One Would Win", "Why Doesn't Honda Make'n S2000 with'n Automatic?" 'n "My S2000'z so slow compared to my 2004 Baluga'n my 2008 Garganzola."
'Godda gedda meter whut detectz acne.

Is it just me or does anyone else need a translator for java's posts....lol Sorry man

Java Junky · 05-09-2009, 07:22 AM

MC, idd'ain't jus' you.
Sometimez I godda go back'n read *@&# two'n three timez 'fore it makez sense'ta me.

(Actually, Don wuzz sellin' Java'da English paperbackz fer'a while: $39.99 if I remember correctly. 'Don't believe salez were that terrific so he'd probably still have some.)

MutantCheese · 05-09-2009, 07:35 AM

lol, ok I thought that i was going crazy.

Bronxbomber9009 · 05-09-2009, 09:46 AM

I was talking about rx8 not rx7... i love fd3s's

Kalm_Traveler · 05-12-2009, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulgraham

Which car do you think could hold it's own in a race? Though I think the Rx8 offers a smoother and more stylish ride, but the S2000 could probably handle better and would out-perform it in terms of speed.... thoughts?

Style is in the eye of the beholder. While I don't think any of the RX's have been ugly, none of them come close to beating out a clean S2000 with the OEM hard top.

In any case, as everyone has said they are even more torquless than us and much heavier. You can do the math from there

uneekvisions · 05-12-2009, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MutantCheese

Is it just me or does anyone else need a translator for java's posts....lol Sorry man

You'll get used to it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by s2kx2

Let me know when we get back to comparing sports cars to sports and not sports cars to sleek sedans

+1

S2000 FTMFW, plain and simple.

TheSoundMan21 · 05-12-2009, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlc

Not even close. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKFSp...om=PL&index=30

And my neighbor bought a YELLOW one. I wonder if he thinks he looks cool when he drive's by

.

Kevin

I am surprised to of seen the S faster than the E46.

dubcaps · 05-12-2009, 10:30 AM

TheSoundMan21 · 05-12-2009, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubcaps

I wanna see that race...

Java Junky · 05-12-2009, 12:02 PM

Dubcapz, thanks for the RX-7 flick.
Now that wuzz one'a the finest piecez'a eye-candy'da come oud'a anybody'z plant exit.
'N ta think some moron Mazda suit thought that the ugly-ducklin', don't-quite-fall-inta-any-category'n sure'z-hell-ain't-no-competition-for-Stewie RX-8 should replace that li'l beauty.
Feast yer eyez boy'z'n girlz.
Rarely will you ever see another (Well, outside'a the Modena crowd'n the Lolaz anyway) metalwork-of-art'z whut'z been posted by Dubcapz.
Whoever decided to replace that with the RX-8 should have'izz chopstixx jammed up where the sun don't shine.

Swingle1 · 05-12-2009, 12:05 PM

Not too far removed from the Miata, is it?

mlc · 05-12-2009, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubcaps

Actually had one of these come to a meet. An S owner whos brother was in Iraq and it was his car.

Anyway we did a group drive and the first thing he said when he got out of the car was "this thing is no S". He said next meet he is definitely bring the S it is easier to keep up.

Kevin

S2KCRick · 05-12-2009, 04:03 PM

Now if Mazda were to grow some, throw that renesis rotary in this thing, then there might be somethin to talk about.

dubcaps · 05-12-2009, 07:00 PM

having owned both cars i really feel like the s2000 is the spiritual successor to the FD. (which is honestly why i bought the s2000)

the rx-7 is definitely the faster accelerating car with more modification potential but its going to leave you stranded at some point (assuming its even running and boosting correctly)

brakes and handling feel are comparable although the rx-7 might edge out the s2000.

i think the 99+ (japan only) FD is better looking than the s2000 but obviously that's simply my preference.

either way both are excellent cars and i'm very happy with my s2000.

hammerhead300 · 05-13-2009, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S2KCRick

Now if Mazda were to grow some, throw that renesis rotary in this thing, then there might be somethin to talk about.

It's a gorgeous car, but personally having a rotary would make me a little less likely to buy it. I just wouldn't trust Mazda's rotary engines enough to pull the trigger if they put a rotary in it.

uneekvisions · 05-13-2009, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S2KCRick

Now if Mazda were to grow some, throw that renesis rotary in this thing, then there might be somethin to talk about.

Does anyone else see a slight resemblance?

TheSoundMan21 · 05-13-2009, 08:54 AM

I personally think the guy that designed that front end needs to be beat up with that bumper. Its ugly... but I bet it functions great and for races I could see it. Just not cosmeticly.

A+ for functionality
F- for looks

hammerhead300 · 05-13-2009, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSoundMan21

I personally think the guy that designed that front end needs to be beat up with that bumper. Its ugly... but I bet it functions great and for races I could see it. Just not cosmeticly.

A+ for functionality
F- for looks

The Spoon Tai on the S2K? Personally, I love the looks of it. To each his own, though.

TheCarGuy2021 · 05-13-2009, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSoundMan21

I personally think the guy that designed that front end needs to be beat up with that bumper. Its ugly... but I bet it functions great and for races I could see it. Just not cosmeticly.

A+ for functionality
F- for looks

Couldn't agree more.

uneekvisions · 05-13-2009, 09:09 AM

I think it gives stewie a somewhat of a rally car look and I am not fond of it.

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moos500 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rockwall, Texas Posts: 229	I hope not as well, the rx7s are amazing IMO. I personally hate the RX8s, ugly body and slow. vomit sauce end of story

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Neil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,226	Seriously.........who cares. I've driven and owned a lot of cars. The s2000 is a keeper.

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Zawazeuss Alaska Cold, S2K Hot!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 18	I think Neil is talking about the engine that goes around, and around, and around, and around, and around, and around, and so on and so forth... Good point Neil! I is scared of dem too.

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Neil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,226	Just kiddin there moo, I don't know and don't care. All I know if yer not happy with what you got, sell it and move on.

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moos500 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rockwall, Texas Posts: 229	HAHA I hoped so, the only reason I have a bad taste in mouth with the rx8s is because stupid drivers. A kid I went to high school with got a brand new one his senoir year in 08', he dropped the clutch all day and would "drift". In the end he effed up his tranny, his parents then bought him a good ol mazda 3 HAHAHA! what a doucher!

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mlc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 847	Not even close. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKFSp...om=PL&index=30 And my neighbor bought a YELLOW one. I wonder if he thinks he looks cool when he drive's by . Kevin

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