I did 138 mph in my old 89 turbo II in the new jersey turnpike my hart was pounding and i had sweaty palms but it was cool tho.since i still can`t get my FD running right i dunno how the FD feels at 140.I am looking forward to see goodfellas FD in person,maybe even bribe him with a $20 dollar bill for a ride. J/K

 

To me, things start to get real interesting REAL quick once you hit 130 in a FD. At 140 - 145, it commands your FULL attention. Beyond that, which I have been to only a few times (158 max) I was...uncomfortable.

 

Nice!

Im gonna download that program onto my iphone

 

I'd actually be very interested to see some of the FD AutoX guys 0-60 times. I've driven alot of other cars in my search for a new vehicle, and will still be looking for a new daily driver once I get home... but the thing that makes the FD so attractive to me is it's a driver's car. It has great power, handling, braking... and none of the extra "options" that take away the driver's feel/feedback. I've tried to get away from the FD a couple of times, but nothing is as fun/exciting to drive. Anyone can get in the new GT-R and the car will make them look like a super hero. Don't get me wrong, I believe the GT-R is an amazing car... just not the car for me.

 

With the exception of the chevy and dodge I would agree. The subie and MS3 are the two nicest and best examples and respond well to modification. The subaru engine is really impressive. But the neon and cobalt are just too cheaply built. I mean come on dodge, you cannot even put power windows for the ppl riding in the back seat? I have been in both and they are just not impressive except for the fact they are pretty dang quick out of the box and could be made a good deal quicker. Some of those srt4's are just down right fast. But at the end of the day it is still just a fast econobox with no refinement and heritage. And I also totally agree what demographic they are aimed at and they did do a great job at getting them into children's hands. Anything to make a buck I guess.

In response to 1quik7's comment on the tunnel vision, yes be careful. That happens to the brain when it feels it is processing too much information at once. It takes time to get used to going fast and being able to properly process all the information coming at you. It happens to a lot of kids that get on 600cc bikes and think they are superman and can instantly drive at 150mph just b/c the bike can do it. Some never have problems going fast, others it takes a bit of work. I respect you for realizing this and not pushing yourself too far.

 

Anyone using their speedometer to measure 0-60 may be suprised at how inaccurate the factory speedometer gauge is. Even with good tread on my stock tires, I would always notice a 3mph discrepency or more when I would drive past those police radar stations.

 

ive done 160+ before not sure exactly how fast but it was a little over 160

 

Hey Gordon, thanks! Yes, I'll be at the Carlisi meet for sure...had a blast at the first one. This time I'll be able to drive in the cruise and not worry about bad coolant seals

I agree that with stock gearing and stock tires, the factory speedometer is off. Ive driven past radar stations and they would indicate slightly lower. I have one magazine(can't remember the one) in which they do a comparison with a 3000GT, Vette, 300ZX and FD. All cars did an indicated 60mph, but the FD was clocked at 58 when the speedometer said 60.

I've gone up to an indicated 165mph on a backroad before with 255-40-17 tires and 4.10 gears. It was quite hairy due to the front, toe-out and rear toe-in I run at autox.

Riding in Rich's car was definitely an eye-opening event. Not only is his car fast, but those brakes flat-out STOP the car from triple digit speeds with little effort.

 

Sweet find. Now I can justify buying the iPhone!

 

Our cars still have huge advantages over the newer cars that run stock 13 sec 1/4 mile times.

How many of those cars can add a $350.00 full exhaust and run a high 12? Doubt that any of them can. I know I have personally seen a fd go as low as an 8.2 in the 1/8th with just a full exhaust and no other mods on street tires. Greatest thing about our generation of Japanese sports cars is they left a lot of untapped power available. The supra, the 300zx and the rx7 can run with most super cars on the road with just an exhaust and ecu upgrade.

As far as top speeds, I have personally been in a fd where we took the needle over to 180, it was on 19" wheels so I am unsure what the correct speed was, I was in the passenger seat and never want to relive that experience again I have personally taken one up to around 160 in my younger days when I was invisible, but dont think I have been north of 120 in several years now

 

I had my FD over 145 when I test drove it back in WA... it was enough to put a smile on my face and close the deal. The true feedback this car gives you at 90+ is outright addictive.


As a disclaimer - I would definitely NOT do this on a non WIDE OPEN road. In fact, save it for the track At least travel the open road mulitple times prior to doing your speed run. You don't want the first time you realize there is a loose gravel spot on your road to be in the middle of a 7K shift from 3rd to 4th in WOT.

 

I couldn't agree with you more.

I believe one must accept the fact that today’s technology in cars will always excel and become better and better. However, keep in mind that like the aforementioned, nothing will ever compare to the 3rd generation RX-7. For it's time, it was "the" car and these values remain to this day. Take a look at these new "fast" cars. Can you honestly say they look good? Yeah, they're not horrible, but they're not a PURE sports car. The RX-7 is THE pure sports car that so many strive and long for.

I personally think that many buy these newer "fast" tinker toys as an excuse. They may think highly of their car, which is all fair and good, but deep inside one has to know that they would rather have something with the entire "package". I've run into so many people with new neon srt4's, WRX's, and even faster newer cars that still would rather have an RX-7. Let's face it, as much as we find flaws in these cars, point out all of the difficulties, we are all still in love with them.

The RX-7 has set itself on a higher pedestal than all of its predecessors, and we know that.

Let's not compare and judge our loved pride and joys, let's praise them on what they are and not dwell on the negative.

Fast and cheap isn't reliable.
Reliable and cheap isn't fast.
Fast and reliable isn't cheap.

 

the wrx cant beat our FD 0-60
i raced my friends 07 WRX
im runnin 10 pounds non seq, and i probably weight about 3100 pounds

 

what about the RX8's Naught to Sixty?

is it better?