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Started by EcoPowerParts, June 26, 2013, 09:50:08 AM

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Josephm

Weird to think the SHO probably gets better MPG than the RX-8?
12' Flex EB
Unleashed X4
3rd Cat delete

PopolZ

better mpg and less oil as well... but in the RX-8 it`s by design.
2010 Ford Taurus SHO, non-PP, Steel Blue #243 of 301 - Custom tune by Torrie@Unleashed, PPE non-catted downpipes, custom 3rd cat & resonator delete, water/meth injection, HKS SSQV3 BOV and Carbotech AX6 brake pads.

1991 Nissan Skyline GTR, Pearl Black Metallic - a few goodies

SHOdded

You in Gaithersburg, MD today, Storm?  I'm only about 20 min away just east of Silver Spring.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

DJE624

Quote from: crash712us on September 27, 2013, 05:33:08 AM
Not sure I understand you Dave. If your describing lifting off gas while under hard acceleration. The motor continues to rev, I have experience as well. And I have chalked up to just being normal quirk. Also I have experience after several WOT's in a brief time. Such as dodging in and out traffic that throttle will be come unresponsive. And again I think the computer just know how to handle these changes as quickly as we like.

You understand.  Thanks!

geswek

Quote from: Josephm on September 27, 2013, 10:43:59 AM
Weird to think the SHO probably gets better MPG than the RX-8?

Yes; I'm lucky if I get 180 miles on a 19 gallon tank--car sucks fuel like a bad lawnmower, but it sound soooo good! I ate through 1.5 QT's of oil 400 miles after oil change because of driving it hard LOL. Gotta love that rotary!

Quote from: SHOdded on September 27, 2013, 12:05:58 PM
You in Gaithersburg, MD today, Storm?  I'm only about 20 min away just east of Silver Spring.

Dammit to hell! Yeah I was there, for most of the day because we ran into some snags.

Josephm

I really wished the paddle shifters were useful. I went to use them for the first time tonight and was let down immensely. I couldn't even get it to shift into first, or down shift while rolling.

Was really hoping for at least being able to down shift with the paddle shifters that way I didn't have to punch it and wait for it to down shift, I could already have the rpm's up.
12' Flex EB
Unleashed X4
3rd Cat delete

DJE624

I don't like them because it's a pain to shift while you are turning the wheel.  It's a gimmick.  They should have stayed with the side gate on the shifter.  My biggest gripe.

CooperS7777

Quote from: Josephm on September 28, 2013, 12:22:40 AM
I really wished the paddle shifters were useful. I went to use them for the first time tonight and was let down immensely. I couldn't even get it to shift into first, or down shift while rolling.

Was really hoping for at least being able to down shift with the paddle shifters that way I didn't have to punch it and wait for it to down shift, I could already have the rpm's up.

Thats weird - our Sport will let me down shift just about anywhere with the paddle shifters.  I almost always use them to downshift before I pass someone.  I like the fact that I can use the paddles while in the regular "D" position on the shift knob.
2014 Sport
2010 Evo GSR
2006 TBSS "The Van" - Blown 416 LS3
A slew of other boring toys

SHOdded

No probs, Storm!  Hope you got those snags worked out?  We'll try for a meetup next time :)
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

geswek

Quote from: SHOdded on September 28, 2013, 03:56:35 AM
No probs, Storm!  Hope you got those snags worked out?  We'll try for a meetup next time :)

I'm up for it any time, lemme know! The drive isn't bad.

Sent from a mobile, I think.


Josephm

Quote from: CooperS7777 on September 28, 2013, 01:42:53 AM
Quote from: Josephm on September 28, 2013, 12:22:40 AM
I really wished the paddle shifters were useful. I went to use them for the first time tonight and was let down immensely. I couldn't even get it to shift into first, or down shift while rolling.

Wow that would be amazingly at anytime be able to down shift with them
Was really hoping for at least being able to down shift with the paddle shifters that way I didn't have to punch it and wait for it to down shift, I could already have the rpm's up.

Thats weird - our Sport will let me down shift just about anywhere with the paddle shifters.  I almost always use them to downshift before I pass someone.  I like the fact that I can use the paddles while in the regular "D" position on the shift knob.


Lucky.
12' Flex EB
Unleashed X4
3rd Cat delete

EcoBrick Bob

I can't remember the last time I used the paddle shifters... 

I do occasionally use the console manual option (sport mode) in my 09' G8 because it has a stall converter and a BIG tranny cooler, and sometimes when fluid is cold, it needs to be nudged into 6th.
2010 Red Candy/White EB Flex.. World's first 12 second Brick.. 12.904 @ 106.85 MPH - October 2011
2009 Spt. Red G8 GT - modded. best time 12.074 & 114.02 MPH
2008 White G8 GT - mods... 8.32 1/8 mi.

Naples, FL & Clear Lake, IA
Bob has decided not to post here any more, please do not PM him he will not receive it.

geswek

2010 Mazda RX8-R3 TurboXS Exhaust

Annoying people in the Baltimore tunnel while crawling in traffic.

SHOdded

Certainly know how to get noticed, Storm :)  Sounds mean!
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

geswek

Quote from: SHOdded on September 28, 2013, 01:15:48 PM
Certainly know how to get noticed, Storm :)  Sounds mean!

It's coming along very nicely!

I ordered the coil overs, wheels, and tyres today, wheels are from Japan and about 3 month wait.

She will come out next year looking fantastic!

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