Any VA G37's?
It was quick, but I wouldn't even call it fast. It FEELS fast because of the power band, but it ran out of steam fairly quickly, as it ran out of power. Power delivery is quick tho, gotta love boost.
My G, even on stretched tires would walk a Mazdaspeed3. I'd be behind from a dig, but around the middle of 2nd gear, it'd be an L for the Mazda.
My G, even on stretched tires would walk a Mazdaspeed3. I'd be behind from a dig, but around the middle of 2nd gear, it'd be an L for the Mazda.
haha, that's what i meant by quick. It's quick, but not fast. Exactly for the reasons you said, it gets going, but it would not stay ahead long.
For a highway car though Focus is probably money. Though did you check out that new Lexus CT200h? or the Honda CR-Z? Decent hybrid alternatives.
haha, that's what i meant by quick. It's quick, but not fast. Exactly for the reasons you said, it gets going, but it would not stay ahead long.
For a highway car though Focus is probably money. Though did you check out that new Lexus CT200h? or the Honda CR-Z? Decent hybrid alternatives.
For a highway car though Focus is probably money. Though did you check out that new Lexus CT200h? or the Honda CR-Z? Decent hybrid alternatives.
The CR-Z is too small for us, as this purchase will be our daily driver/roadtrip/city runabout car.
Keep the suggestions coming tho. This is a lot harder than I thought, but here's what we've looked at thus far...
MINI Countryman S - Out
Lexus CT200h - Probably out
Ford Focus Titanium - Awaiting test drive, strong contender
Audi A3 - Didn't give it a chance, but may take a look at it.
Golf GTI - Out
Mazda3 - Out
The A3 sounds like it would be a sweet car to drive. Gas mileage isn't that great though...
Isn't there supposed to be some smaller Infiniti coming out soon?
Isn't there supposed to be some smaller Infiniti coming out soon?
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VIRGINIA BEACH MEET - APRIL 16TH - INTEREST?
Anybody interested in attending a big meet we hold at Mt Trashmore on the 16th? It's an annual thing we do with the MR2 owners club which my company usually sponsors. Since we're getting into Nissans more nad more every day, I thought maybe we could combine meets. If there is any interest I will post up all the details, but its usuallly a fun laid back group of folks (usually 20-35 cars, about 40-50 people) and there is a mix of car brands although most have been Supras and MR2s.
Anybody interested in attending a big meet we hold at Mt Trashmore on the 16th? It's an annual thing we do with the MR2 owners club which my company usually sponsors. Since we're getting into Nissans more nad more every day, I thought maybe we could combine meets. If there is any interest I will post up all the details, but its usuallly a fun laid back group of folks (usually 20-35 cars, about 40-50 people) and there is a mix of car brands although most have been Supras and MR2s.
One tried to pull on me from a 50mph roll just last week coming back from the beach. I walked him by like 20 car lengths up to XXXmph at least 3 times in a row. He finally gave up and backed off. That was in my 1990s technology 4 cyl with 16 pounds of boost. I was very unimpressed.
"Raced" a 370z Nismo last night. I say raced in quotes because neither of us really launched from the line but he def. got on it and so did I. He got a little lead but shortly after I gained and passed him...and it wasn't like he let off. The next light he asked me what I was driving...I was like really? Surprised me that even though we are so much heavier we pretty much sit right next to them.
"Raced" a 370z Nismo last night. I say raced in quotes because neither of us really launched from the line but he def. got on it and so did I. He got a little lead but shortly after I gained and passed him...and it wasn't like he let off. The next light he asked me what I was driving...I was like really? Surprised me that even though we are so much heavier we pretty much sit right next to them.
that said, i dont know if you are rocking any mods / TTs. haha.
One tried to pull on me from a 50mph roll just last week coming back from the beach. I walked him by like 20 car lengths up to XXXmph at least 3 times in a row. He finally gave up and backed off. That was in my 1990s technology 4 cyl with 16 pounds of boost. I was very unimpressed.
I got a W12 Quad T's. Nah, just short intake and exhaust....but considering the Nismo is "tuned" it should have been even from that perspective. The guy was older but he was on it....and I don't think you can really mess up that bad. Anyway it was fun!
lol, I assume (by your signature) you are talking about your 400whp MR2. I wouldn't say it's surprising considering you have a heckuva lot more power and what probably weighs much less. The MS3s are surprising because when one pulls up you are like, this thing can't move, but it can. First time I saw one was when I was with my cousin in 350Z and they were neck and neck for a bit until the Z finally pulled away.
A quick goggle search is showing a Mazdaspeed curb weight of 3248 wet. The same article shows the track tested ET of 14.4 sec.
I can tell you that my MR2 feels "quick" on the street @ 16 psi and I'm probably only making enough power to run a 13.5. feels very similar to my stock G37S and it should as they have about the same performance.
While I'm not suprised the MR2 beat the 3, I am suprised I beat it by such a large margin, and that people were chiming in in this thread that the mazdaspeed was a "fast car". I knew nothing about them (and assumed they were much quicker/faster) until I ran it on the highway last week. Thats all
300 to the wheels is still pretty good I'd say.
also separate question, Im due for my 30k service. obviously I don't want to pay the dealer 800 for nothing. what are the key things i should be doing. i think tranny, diff, brake flush, along with throttle body cleaning and pcv valve replacement. anything else i need? I changed the oil and filters recently, and I have my new r2c intakes sitting here waiting for the throttle body cleaning to be put on. all advice would be appreciated. i have a 5AT.
also separate question, Im due for my 30k service. obviously I don't want to pay the dealer 800 for nothing. what are the key things i should be doing. i think tranny, diff, brake flush, along with throttle body cleaning and pcv valve replacement. anything else i need? I changed the oil and filters recently, and I have my new r2c intakes sitting here waiting for the throttle body cleaning to be put on. all advice would be appreciated. i have a 5AT.
300 to the wheels is still pretty good I'd say.
also separate question, Im due for my 30k service. obviously I don't want to pay the dealer 800 for nothing. what are the key things i should be doing. i think tranny, diff, brake flush, along with throttle body cleaning and pcv valve replacement. anything else i need? I changed the oil and filters recently, and I have my new r2c intakes sitting here waiting for the throttle body cleaning to be put on. all advice would be appreciated. i have a 5AT.
also separate question, Im due for my 30k service. obviously I don't want to pay the dealer 800 for nothing. what are the key things i should be doing. i think tranny, diff, brake flush, along with throttle body cleaning and pcv valve replacement. anything else i need? I changed the oil and filters recently, and I have my new r2c intakes sitting here waiting for the throttle body cleaning to be put on. all advice would be appreciated. i have a 5AT.
