# New Whip

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**Category:** Builds\
**Created:** [November 18, 2008, 10:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-whip/200735 "2008-11-18T22:31:09Z")\
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**Author:** ![tjZ28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/9de0a6/32.png) [@tjZ28](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tjZ28)\
**Post date:** [December 8, 2008, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-whip/200735/57 "2008-12-08T19:47:32Z")

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> [@how to proberly sell a gun?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-proberly-sell-a-gun/38887/15):
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> arent they supposed to be one of the only cars with a true 50/50 balance?? i swear i read in motortrend, they are suppose to handle great

There are plenty of other 50/50 cars, but nonetheless the RX8 is well known for a superb chassis. They really handle great, transition well, and don’t have any true vices in terms of handling. They just beg for more power.

> [@11-14 Chimaira & Stemm @ Club Infinity](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/11-14-chimaira-stemm-club-infinity/38494/24):
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> i think it is definitly possible. rotary engines are smaller than a standard piston/valve engine. there are only three moving parts.

Yup, they are very compact allowing their weight to be placed very low and far back in the chassis.

> [@The Rebirth of an MK3 Supra](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-rebirth-of-an-mk3-supra/38930/9):
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> yup 50/50 and the engine is pretty much behind the rear wheels so it likes the twists

Assuming you meant behind the **_front_** wheels then yes, that is correct.

-TJ

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