GT vs Mazda3, Which is a better performer? Options

[BlackSTX]

Alright I caught a blue Mazda3 this weekend, I killed it, but a stock GT it would be up to the drivers.
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Is your car not stock?

[darksecret]

No, not much more than stock, more than my profile says though.

[SoundSlut_dotcom]

u are compareing a 10 yr old car with a 2003. remember that too ( no mods)

[SoundSlut_dotcom]

check both 1/4 mile times. i bet that mazda 3 is quicker.. and why are u comparing the 2 in the first place? our cars are slow.... yes they are! lol slow

[SoundSlut_dotcom]

ps: the mazda 3 is a a P.O.S. we are slower then constipated Sh!T... yes we are!!!

[sxc_beast]

Because i reckon i can win. The celi would be quicker off the line for sure, and the engines are pretty similar powerwise so i think i can stay ahead..

I got a 2.25 exhaust (not much difference), and new tyres.

And yes i do realise celis r slow but, i still wanna be able to chop a new car.

This post has been edited by sxc_beast: Jun 7, 2005 - 2:48 AM

[SoundSlut_dotcom]

i must admit, our cars are very quick off the line.. veryi take everyone i raced so far off the line. .. acura legend, honda civics, rsx, prelude.

[darksecret]

I checked car and driver but all they had was the test from the 2.3L which showed a quarter mile of 16.0, from the specs the stock GT would fall just short of the 2.3L and the GT would kill a 2.3 on a roll 30-50 in 11.7, plus it tops out at 118 and after 80 it just gives up where the Celica seems strong until 100. We should be looking at the 2.3L as some competetion because they mess up one time it's over.

[sxc_beast]

Yeah, i was slightly quicker than a wrx off the lights but by the time i clicked into third he was surging ahead.. too bad the celi doesnt have more grunt in the higher rpms.

Also slightly off the subject, is a 3sge with vvt-i worth a swap from the 5sfe? or would turbo be a better option - performance and durability wise.

[sxc_beast]

I checked car and driver but all they had was the test from the 2.3L which showed a quarter mile of 16.0, from the specs the stock GT would fall just short of the 2.3L and the GT would kill a 2.3 on a roll 30-50 in 11.7, plus it tops out at 118 and after 80 it just gives up where the Celica seems strong until 100. We should be looking at the 2.3L as some competetion because they mess up one time it's over.
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Sweet, so the GT should have no problems agaisnt a 2.0L.. that makes me happy

[darksecret]

On paper yes the GT would beat a Mazda 3 but on the strip, street or whatever you'll run on it won't be a major difference, i'm running with Si's and the 2.3L gave me a good run from a light and we didn't go a quarter so in your case if you get a good run you should beat the 3 but if you mess up it might be over and don't look for any 3 or 4 car lengths, what I consider killing a car is when my rear bumper is past their front bumper and that is about where I was when we let off. Also consider that those specs for the test are from professional drivers on a closed course meaning that the average person might see a second slower in the quarter. There is a good chance you'll win but don't get nervous or in a hurry or you'll mess up.

[SoundSlut_dotcom]

yea i get roasted in 3rd all the time..... we have to do something about that lol