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17-01-2012, 10:40 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Brisbane
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Hey all, looking at getting an AU XR8 in the next few weeks. Most definately preferrably a series 3. Now first toss up is between a sedan and a ute. I currently have a XR6 sedan in manual so I was thinking the ute would be a good change of scene. Also whats the difference in handling and 0-100 between the auto and the manual for the 8's as im ever so sick of the heavy clutch and deep gear changes (long gear shift throw) im dealing with in the XR6.
All inputs appreciated especially those with experience in the fields. Thanks guys. |
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17-01-2012, 10:46 PM
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 Join Date: Aug 2006
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Firstly, theres an immense difference in handling between the ute & sedan XR8s due to IRS in the sedan.
Auto v Manual times are much of a muchness really & depend on the driver (and what you prefer). I havent experienced the Manual XR8, but given they use the same box as the XR6, id say it would be quite the same feel. Also, the S3 utes still only get the 200kw motor, only the sedans got the 220. |
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18-01-2012, 06:40 PM
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Back in black
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Looking down on Sydney
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Have you looked at the Series 3 AU Pursuit Ute. XR front and 250kw stroker engine from the factory. Look them up. They are more expensive but worth it for the grunt.
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Black Mac TE50 S3 NO: 106 Little Mac AU S2 XR8 Bite the snake before it bites you! ______________ _.__ /________...\ _.._(___\\___//___) .._..(O...\____/...O) |
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18-01-2012, 06:46 PM
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Back in black
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Looking down on Sydney
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Have an XR8 auto and a manual TE50, prefer the manual by far but the XR8 is still the one I drive every day so haven't had a chance to get sick of it. In the T-Series AUs the manual are clocking slightly better times down the 1/4 mile. But the XR8 manual is a different box to the Ts.
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Black Mac TE50 S3 NO: 106 Little Mac AU S2 XR8 Bite the snake before it bites you! ______________ _.__ /________...\ _.._(___\\___//___) .._..(O...\____/...O) |
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18-01-2012, 07:38 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Brisbane
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cheers boys. Ill still keep an open mind and have a drive of them all if I get the chance.
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18-01-2012, 09:17 PM
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Cat be Still !!!
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Perth. WA
Posts: 1,672
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For the 1/4 mile the stock auto is at least half a second slower than a manual because of the long first gear but on the street the auto is smooth and cruisey with the acceleration difference not so noticeable.............A mate of mine has a virtually stock 220 auto and I love to drive it when ever he throws me the keys as it pulls much better when rolling than what a 1/4 mile time slip would indicate.
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2002 AUIII XR8 n/a: 13.65@101.8mph. With Raptor Assist:..12.73@111.5mph. With ET Streets:......12.44@110.7mph, a one time fluke.........12.54@110mph back to back. With 3.9 Gears:.......12.40@112.5mph, still trying! Tune by XFT |
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