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01-10-2003, 06:46 PM
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LOL, I lived there for a year.
The trees-along-the-highway illusion works until you go a little farther north of the city. Then it looks like a moonscape.
The trees-along-the-highway illusion works until you go a little farther north of the city. Then it looks like a moonscape.
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01-17-2003, 09:38 AM
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Checking in from the Beaches...
Lake moderating effect is not helping enough, it's still too cold...
Enjoy the "warmth", next week could be even colder. Long range forecast are usually not that good, but we could hit lows with a windchill of -40 (I omit degrees as it doesn't matter... -40 is the same in F or C)
Lake moderating effect is not helping enough, it's still too cold...
Enjoy the "warmth", next week could be even colder. Long range forecast are usually not that good, but we could hit lows with a windchill of -40 (I omit degrees as it doesn't matter... -40 is the same in F or C)
01-21-2003, 12:24 AM
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I know all about those blown head gaskets. They blow at about 100,00 K. How much would it cost? My friend says it is an absolutely easy fix. I'd rather get a supra than an FC, but that's only if the rumors I've heard about it are false. That thing sounds like a Hyundai Tiberon! Fast, but will break down 1/2 way through the 1/4 mile!
01-21-2003, 09:53 PM
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NA fc's will run longer than anything honda has ever made if it is taken care of. My turbo ii has 214k on the clock when I blew the original motor (leaned out under boost). It was still making good compression.
Edit: well if you just take the initiative and replace the head gasket once it starts getting old, it is an easy fix. If you wait till it blows you have to get the head machined and ****.
Edit: well if you just take the initiative and replace the head gasket once it starts getting old, it is an easy fix. If you wait till it blows you have to get the head machined and ****.
01-21-2003, 09:56 PM
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Originally posted by dr0x
NA fc's will run longer than anything honda has ever made if it is taken care of. My turbo ii has 214k on the clock when I blew the original motor (leaned out under boost). It was still making good compression.
NA fc's will run longer than anything honda has ever made if it is taken care of. My turbo ii has 214k on the clock when I blew the original motor (leaned out under boost). It was still making good compression.
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01-21-2003, 10:30 PM
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I never meant being babied (bad for rotaries, the heat from driving harder burns up a decent amount of carbon). Regular fluid changes, proper maintainance etc.
I saw a 89 (I think?) FC a few weeks ago at a mcdonalds, had some 430k on it.
Edit: oh yeah, thats miles.
I saw a 89 (I think?) FC a few weeks ago at a mcdonalds, had some 430k on it.
Edit: oh yeah, thats miles.
01-21-2003, 11:11 PM
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Because of the oil injected into the rotor chambers, rotaries have a nasty habit of building up an excessive amount of carbon. It can do a few things, carbon lock the engine, score the housing or rotor, can flake off and cause a seal to roll over or damage a turbine. Running the car harder every now and then will actually burn a lot of it out of the engine.
Sounds odd, but its true
Sounds odd, but its true
01-24-2003, 07:36 PM
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In a properly built 13b, no you shouldnt have any problems. However Ive seen a few really shitty (and supposibly 'new') engines, and a few rebuilds that wouldnt even make 80psi on a compression gauge (susposed to be high 110s).
The renesis is almost identical, so Id imagine it would be the same. Just keep an eye on all fluid levels, flush them every year, do reg oil changes, change spark plugs (I usually do it every 3 or 4 months) and wires and all that crap. But dont drive the car hard when its cold. Always let it get to full operating temp.
The renesis is almost identical, so Id imagine it would be the same. Just keep an eye on all fluid levels, flush them every year, do reg oil changes, change spark plugs (I usually do it every 3 or 4 months) and wires and all that crap. But dont drive the car hard when its cold. Always let it get to full operating temp.
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01-25-2003, 06:46 AM
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spark plugs
I do not understand the suggestion of changing the spark plugs every few months. You suggest that this should be done for the whole life of the car ?
This is very different from any other car.
This is very different from any other car.
01-25-2003, 10:33 AM
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No, actually you should change the spark plugs once in a while. They get corroded and they misfire, not good.
Most things in the car need replacing or cleaning, at some point, and since sparkplugs fire so much, they need service more often.
Most things in the car need replacing or cleaning, at some point, and since sparkplugs fire so much, they need service more often.
01-27-2003, 09:26 PM
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Hello all!
Greetings all! 
Currently in Toronto downtown, freezing my ***** off in this cold weather....not kidding!
My first 7 was a 93 FD3S Touring SS back in 1995 in Vancouver, BC. Current one is pictured below
Just sold my Z32...hopefully I can pay the RX8 in 60% followed by 40%...lol....yeah right..
Very looking foward to RX8 coming onto the roads for years to come..... this project is long overdue
Until the next time, those who are driving on these icy roads on the Eastern side, please remember to drive with extra care
Stay safe!
Cheers!
Heavenscent
Currently in Toronto downtown, freezing my ***** off in this cold weather....not kidding!
My first 7 was a 93 FD3S Touring SS back in 1995 in Vancouver, BC. Current one is pictured below
Just sold my Z32...hopefully I can pay the RX8 in 60% followed by 40%...lol....yeah right..
Very looking foward to RX8 coming onto the roads for years to come..... this project is long overdue
Until the next time, those who are driving on these icy roads on the Eastern side, please remember to drive with extra care
Stay safe!
Cheers!
Heavenscent
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01-27-2003, 10:42 PM
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Anyone got an imported 97 RX7? *wets pants*
Ohh god 280 hp.
2800 lbs.
Easy math.
P/W ratio of 10. Marginally better than a SVT Cobra. That itself is insane.
Ohh god 280 hp.
2800 lbs.
Easy math.
P/W ratio of 10. Marginally better than a SVT Cobra. That itself is insane.
