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No more weak starts!!!

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Old 04-16-2006, 12:42 PM
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No more weak starts!!!

While my car was at the body shop (after being there for 5 weeks!!! post snow accident), the car would not start. Not sure if it was from sitting or maybe the body shop guys flooded it--I have never had a problem with flooding previously.

Silver Lining: it got towed to the dealership, where they replaced the leading plugs, and installed a new starter and higher amp battery under warranty.

Result: no more weak cranking. She just fires right up--strong!!!

**I've attached a couple of the "pre" body work shots!
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Old 04-16-2006, 01:56 PM
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Ouch!!! It is always sad to see a crunched rx8. Glad it worked out well for you!
Old 04-16-2006, 08:28 PM
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How hard did you get hit? Nice to see that the cool door design didn't allow the door to fall off or anything. I mean, I know it's well engineered, but with no b post, I've been wondering what would happen...
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I was travelling at 10-15 km/h down a steep hill (snow covered); a truck backed out onto the road right in front of me, I steered to avoid him and went into a 4 wheel slide (car felt like it was accelerating with the slide; so speed was relatively low, but impact was significant.
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