I was a Z-Car guy too ('78 280Z, '83 280ZX, '88 twin turbo 300ZX) and loved them all. After a stint with a Toyota 4-Runner, I had my heart set on a 350Z in '05...and money in hand. Then I drove it. Rode like a forklift -- I mean jar-the-teeth-out-of-your-head rough ride. The door sills came up to my neck (and I'm 6'3") making it very claustrophobic, and visibility to the sides and the rear was beyond awful. Yup, it was fast as hell and cornered like a dream, but the brutality of the ride comfort was way way WAY over the top even for a sports car addict. As I was driving home all dejected and disappointed, I rode past the Mazda dealership that had an RX-8 sitting on a pedestal out front...
I like driving.. but I don’t like payments. I’ve driven my 2006 Hyundai Sonata for a decade now. It’s never given me a problem or a sudden visit the a garage. Although I do the maintenance.
Me either. I got a 3 year loan on the Mazda (2005) and paid it off in a year. In fact until my wife crashed her (2004) SUV and I got a loan on the replacement, I hadn't had a car payment in 15 years. One loan sucks, but better than two.
All true. And Mazda shot themselves in the foot in a number of ways with the RX8 (and rotaries in general). Some things just so dirt simple that it makes you wonder how the engineering minds that were smart enough to put the thing together glossed over them.
Mine is still running strong at 150k miles. A lot of things have broken over the years, but the engine is still original, smooth, and hits that 9250 RPM redline as quickly as it ever did. Well, the redline is actually 9000, but the rev limiter doesn't kick in until 9250, so same difference.
Lol I drive a CX5 and gave my son a red RX7 when he turned 16, rotary engine of course.
I am busy with rental property today. August 1 is the beginning of the season here for college students so all must be well for three young women I will be leasing a house to. I rent to grad students mostly; far less likely to party like 18 and 19 year olds.
All true. And Mazda shot themselves in the foot in a number of ways with the RX8 (and rotaries in general). Some things just so dirt simple that it makes you wonder how the engineering minds that were smart enough to put the thing together glossed over them.
Mine is still running strong at 150k miles. A lot of things have broken over the years, but the engine is still original, smooth, and hits that 9250 RPM redline as quickly as it ever did. Well, the redline is actually 9000, but the rev limiter doesn't kick in until 9250, so same difference.
I was a Z-Car guy too ('78 280Z, '83 280ZX, '88 twin turbo 300ZX) and loved them all. After a stint with a Toyota 4-Runner, I had my heart set on a 350Z in '05...and money in hand. Then I drove it. Rode like a forklift -- I mean jar-the-teeth-out-of-your-head rough ride. The door sills came up to my neck (and I'm 6'3") making it very claustrophobic, and visibility to the sides and the rear was beyond awful. Yup, it was fast as hell and cornered like a dream, but the brutality of the ride comfort was way way WAY over the top even for a sports car addict. As I was driving home all dejected and disappointed, I rode past the Mazda dealership that had an RX-8 sitting on a pedestal out front...
I was into Z cars before they added 500 lbs to the car with the bumper system they had to use. I had a 1973 240 Z, loved the car and sold it for more than I paid for it. One of the few cars that used to appreciate in value.
Ok as far as new renters, one lady has a Triumph motorcycle and another is from North Carolina. I could detect an East coast accent but could not quite put my finger on the local, almost sounded like New York or New Jersey lol, I was expecting something more southern. At least she could carry on a conversation without talking bar-b-cue.
Getting back to tubes, this morning it is a 56 Melz solid plate paired with a 1959 Svetlana power tube.
I was into Z cars before they added 500 lbs to the car with the bumper system they had to use. I had a 1973 240 Z, loved the car and sold it for more than I paid for it. One of the few cars that used to appreciate in value.
Ok as far as new renters, one lady has a Triumph motorcycle and another is from North Carolina. I could detect an East coast accent but could not quite put my finger on the local, almost sounded like New York or New Jersey lol, I was expecting something more southern. At least she could carry on a conversation without talking bar-b-cue.
It can depend on the year, those are for the most part the same tube, some Russians say the 6h5c is the older version and more sought after. I pick up slight differences on those from the 50’s and from the military versions.
One day I hope to set up a blind listen using various 6080's, 6as7g's, 5998's etc. Someone behind the scenes will have to adjust volume level to make sure there is no difference since tubes like 5998's have a higher gain. I do have some 6h13C's from 1959 I like. They came to me in original boxes.
You can find the data sheets which mark some differences but the TLDR is that both tubes have lower gains than a 6AS7.
Take it for what you will. Personally I've had the 6H13C, it lends to very nice soundstage for music, but really nothing in the way of bass at least in my chain w/DV.
One day I hope to set up a blind listen using various 6080's, 6as7g's, 5998's etc. Someone behind the scenes will have to adjust volume level to make sure there is no difference since tubes like 5998's have a higher gain. I do have some 6h13C's from 1959 I like. They came to me in original boxes.
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