end of the turbo

fitler1 · #1 (**permalink**) 05-10-2005, 11:02 AM

I have been really disappointed by the lack of turbo models by almost all manufactures. every new high end sports car is coming out with v8s that created good performance but just aren’t what i grew up admiring. even the new supra is going to be v8. do Americans not want turbo's anymore or what. i grew up admiring cars like the 3000gt, supra,rx7,stealth, ect. Possible modifications for all of these cars were endless and hp really could skyrocket. it is sad that almost none of the cars in the hp wars wil be turbocharged in the future. unless you have mucho $$$ the only modable car is and evo or wrx, and these cars are just not the same as a moded rx7. i have a 9000 aero as my daily and it pushes about 310hp and it is a totally different experience to my s/c m3. Everyone knows its not faster just different. i love the pull of a moded turbo and wish they would come back. I weep at the sight of a V8 in the rs4 that is finally in US.

][-][aste · #2 (**permalink**) 05-10-2005, 04:34 PM

The automobile industry goes through phases... just give it some time, or the upcoming potential oil crisis.

MD318is · #3 (**permalink**) 05-10-2005, 05:08 PM

its called Reliability.. also, most people don't want the feel of a turbo. N/A engines produce plenty of power for 95% of the market

Blackwidow · #4 (**permalink**) 05-10-2005, 09:32 PM

I'd say theres lots of turbo options in the market at almost all price ranges. SRT4, WRX, STi, EVO, 1.8t VWs just to name a few. That combined with the low prices of turbo cars from the 1990s makes this a good time to be a turbo fan IMO.

fitler1 · #5 (**permalink**) 05-12-2005, 04:45 PM

i agree that is a good time to pick up a trubo car from the 90's. i'm sorry but todays trubo cars just aren't the same. SRT4, WRX, STi, EVO, 1.8t ehh not the same. i quess i'm stuck in the past but that will just make my rx7 that much better. if i ever get the money

fitler1 · #6 (**permalink**) 05-12-2005, 04:54 PM

VS.
i tried to find two that were equaly moded what do you think

2//KML\\9 · #7 (**permalink**) 05-12-2005, 05:21 PM

i hate 4 door sports cars, they look like a person just trying to be a star but it can not be.. sure its IMO and one more thing turbo means problems if you have turbo you must have turbo timer etc or you have to wait for the turbo. turbo is a gamble :P real power comes with atmospheric engines

BMWBry · #8 (**permalink**) 05-12-2005, 05:54 PM

Yea the new RX7 is getting a V8 whenever that arrives.

dieselnuts · #9 (**permalink**) 05-12-2005, 06:10 PM

I cant believe they made the rx 8 a non turbo. that car would be awsome if it were boosted, same as the 350Z. The G35 Infinity is supposidly the new skyline over in japland. I think if they made it twin turbo and awd it would be sweet, but if they leave it as is..........its such a letdown.

fitler1 · #10 (**permalink**) 05-12-2005, 09:53 PM

personally the wrx looks like a piece of crap run over by and ugly truck.

Blackwidow · #11 (**permalink**) 05-13-2005, 06:28 AM

I agree with you as far as looks, its not the same, I guess people are now looking for more practical transportation though, its fun to dream but using a Rx7 dailly is pretty difficult. The Rx7s, Supras, 300zx, Vr4 3000gt ect where dream cars for many, but never sold well.

A new Rx7 would not come with a V8, the R in RX stands for rotary. There will however be a new skyline with twin turbos.

///Samson · #12 (**permalink**) 05-13-2005, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by fitler1

personally the wrx looks like a piece of crap run over by and ugly truck.

I kind of agree. The body of the "stubaru" is almost there, but it got kicked in the face till the eyes bulged and stomped on the ass -- it's stubby. I commend the guys who make it look racey - the mechanics are awesome on the car no doubt. I just wish they would hire a new design team.

http://www2.gol.com/users/motors/sho...Subaru-WRX.jpg

95bmwpwer · #13 (**permalink**) 05-13-2005, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 2//KML\\9

i hate 4 door sports cars, they look like a person just trying to be a star but it can not be.. sure its IMO and one more thing turbo means problems if you have turbo you must have turbo timer etc or you have to wait for the turbo. turbo is a gamble :P real power comes with atmospheric engines

hahaha u know nothing about turbos do you?

David

BMWBry · #14 (**permalink**) 05-13-2005, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackwidow

A new Rx7 would not come with a V8.

I guess Mazda is lying to the public when they said the new RX7 will have a V8 in it.

Who ever thought the production M3 would get a V8?

Blackwidow · #15 (**permalink**) 05-13-2005, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWBry

I guess Mazda is lying to the public when they said the new RX7 will have a V8 in it.

Who ever thought the production M3 would get a V8?

Thats interesting, hey, the Corvette almost went to a rotary back in the day.

I'm still not convinced though, the roatry is what that car is all about, its its first name.

where did you read this cause I cant find anything that confirms it?