Maximus Member 1,627 Member For: 17y 10m 28d Gender: Male Location: Slip Sliding Away Posted 14/01/08 08:24 AM Share Posted 14/01/08 08:24 AM that's the thing. The Turbo doesn't feel fast but it is.The 8's just have the pull from down low so it seems faster.If you want the sound go the 8.I reckon go for a passenger ride in a Edited T and see if you like that as these things really haul arse for little extra $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSK Member 340 Member For: 17y 4m 25d Gender: Male Posted 14/01/08 08:41 AM Author Share Posted 14/01/08 08:41 AM Well I'm definitly not willing to write the T off yet. The actual roads taken today were more "drivers" roads, lots of twisty stuff, and alot of places where I could put the foot down and not worry about a low speed limit. Another observation: The T felt alot more planted and balanced. The 8 felt like the rears were on ice. Very unbalanced, hold onto dear life rollercoaster like. Awesome. If traction control wasn't enabled, I would hate to think what would have happened lol.Oh and speaking of the awesome sound, I really wonder how beasty/thunderous the T is with the centre muffler removed. Or does it just sound like another one of those farty rice canons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Member 1,627 Member For: 17y 10m 28d Gender: Male Location: Slip Sliding Away Posted 14/01/08 08:54 AM Share Posted 14/01/08 08:54 AM He was mine before I changed it as it was too loud.Full Throttle the thing sounded mad but not like a V8.nf3dmCfSM7w w01CQDVjo9Y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aiboart Member 665 Member For: 20y 24d Posted 14/01/08 09:45 AM Share Posted 14/01/08 09:45 AM You really do have a feel for the character of the XR6T. Now you have to decide what pushes your buttons.The XR6T oozes ability and refinement and forgoes drama. There is little to generate the sensation of speed, but that is rather the point of the car, well some think it is.Enjoy your shopping.Regards,aa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DORKO Member 340 Member For: 17y 10m 28d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 14/01/08 10:04 AM Share Posted 14/01/08 10:04 AM That sounds MAD! Dorko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzMahoony Hench, but no longer shredded or tanned. Member 3,343 Member For: 17y 10m 11d Gender: Male Location: Canning Vale, W.A Posted 14/01/08 10:23 AM Share Posted 14/01/08 10:23 AM XR8 lollllMate you are CRAZY.When I was looking for my new car, I drove both the XR8 and the Turbo, And I can tell you the T sh*tS all over it for performance, you only buy the XR8 for the sound.And about this stepping out, it all depends on the tune and when boost comes on/ how agressive etc blah blah, my tune for instance is insane, I can light it up to 4th if I stall it upButtt, I don't see the point, screw going through 19's every month!, and the fact that it's dangerous!..Get the T and buy the edit flash box, you'll never look back from there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRPete Member 673 Member For: 17y 4m 29d Gender: Male Location: Here Posted 14/01/08 10:40 AM Share Posted 14/01/08 10:40 AM thought I'd had my 2 centsthis is my first turbo car and after my first test drive I couldn't keep the smile of my face. imo they the power feels different to the 8's but still way enjoyable.Mines still stock but still feels fast to me cause I drive a 2.6L bravo for work everyday......can't wait for the weekends.And some money to start modding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberley Scott www.australianflag.org.au Donating Members 6,763 Member For: 19y 6m 22d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 14/01/08 10:51 AM Share Posted 14/01/08 10:51 AM Are you Roger Cordia?Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harves Member 20 Member For: 22y 17d Posted 18/01/08 04:15 AM Share Posted 18/01/08 04:15 AM Maybe the T you took for a drive only had normal unleaded in the tank. Most dealers would only use that.. I brought my car that way. Felt a little sluggish to the AU XR8 I was trading in. But after filling with premium....and 400kms back home. I know it made a big diff on mine T.Harves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathen ride the lightning Donating Members 338 Member For: 18y 3m 28d Gender: Male Location: sydney Posted 18/01/08 06:44 AM Share Posted 18/01/08 06:44 AM just reading the first post...mate try driving 1 with the traction control off!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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