RB25SX Experience

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RB25SX Experience

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Im still in the process of buying another car and a certain RBSX is messing with my mind...so to get some assurance i thought i'd post here for some general opinions

What is it like owning an RBSX?
Is it worth while as a weekend street toy?
Ave consumption mixed driving?(not really a biggie)

anyone willing to share their experiences of owning a RB powered S Body? Ireally want it to be better than the scoob i owned :oops:
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dont own a rbsx but love the sound a rb makes id say 100% worth for a weekend toy
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Ya J. That RbS13 last night at the track sounds shweet!

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Will reply when I get a chance
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My personal opinion:

Think about it, 80% of the guys that swopped an RB into an S13 sold it after a short period, most guys that bought an S13 with an RB in sold it not long after.

Is it a great toy to screw around with, I guess but I think the idea is bigger than the experience.

[smilie=200sx_angel.gif] Flame suit on :mrgreen:

PS. my dream was always to put a VG30ET into the S13, would sound great, will spin the shit out of the road....but the idea of all that is bigger than what it will be.

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"I'd rather lose by a mile because I built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me"

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Draco wrote:My personal opinion:
Is it a great toy to screw around with, I guess but I think the idea is bigger than the experience.
[smilie=200sx_angel.gif] Flame suit on :mrgreen:
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I do believe a 'properly' sorted / no shortcuts RB-SX would be a UBER weekend toy. But therein lies the problem.

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thanks for sharing guys...I allocated a small R30-R40k budget to buy a used car or fix my e30(engineless) when I saw the car in question and quickly convinced myself that I can spend a bit more just to get this car. Now, however, ive read the "why" thread and have a bit of doubt(which is good imo) I was way too impulsive and wouldve mindlessly just bought it :oops:
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R30-40k??

Not to burst your bubble but you will not be able buy even a half decent SX for that kind of money, regardless of its motor.
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Enzio wrote:R30-40k??

Not to burst your bubble but you will not be able buy even a half decent SX for that kind of money, regardless of its motor.
thanks for sharing guys...I allocated a small R30-R40k budget to buy a used car or fix my e30(engineless) when I saw the car in question and quickly convinced myself that I can spend a bit more just to get this car. Now, however, ive read the "why" thread and have a bit of doubt(which is good imo) I was way too impulsive and wouldve mindlessly just bought it :oops:
Maybe I wasnt clear enough :facepalm: ...The RBSX is in the for sale section and is more than R30-40k...I was prepared to increase my allocated little budget to buy this car...
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buy it you will never go wrong with a s13 :mrgreen: :lol:
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