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Old 12-18-06, 11:47 AM
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Thumbs up Anyone ever feel like their car got faster after its been out of commission?
Its been a while since the car has been running, I started working on it at the same time I started this thread https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generation-specific-1979-1985-18/time-do-my-clutch-but-look-what-else-i-decided-do-594180/ I have finally got the car running, and spend the weekend troubleshooting small problems.

Anyone ever feel like their car got faster after its been out of commission for a while? Haha, mine feels faster and feels like it pulls harder. But thats probably due to my new clutch, stripped Nikki, new plugs, and new fuel filter.

Just thought I'd share that. Will update that thread with pics of the completed engine bay.
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No. I usually find it feels faster because what I was driving while the 7 was down was slower,lol.
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driving my SA makes my FD feel super fast.
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everytime cause when I'm not driving the 7 I'm driving a jeep
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Try an 83 dodge omni......... The 7 feels unstoppable! LOL....
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I sure hope my car is going to be faster because im boosting it...
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Mine is feeling pretty slow right now
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Mine always feels a ton slower after it's been sitting.

Usually feels fastest right after a race.
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Old 12-18-06, 08:26 PM
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im sure i'll be feeling the same as you. once i get register my car ang get a motor that doesn't smoke.........yeah..
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Old 12-18-06, 08:49 PM
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Mine is feeling pretty slow right now
It may be slow......but the thing is light
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Every Spring !!! ... horsepower improvements are so over rated ...... theres nothing like getting out of the Jeep and sitting 3 feet lower in the SA to really feel that "speed"
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i notice that after sitting the car feels a little sluggins until i peg the redline then it goes back to behaving normally.
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^ lol rotarys like it as much as we do...lol speaking of such things i just mine back from being reserected from the fame shop...One safty down one to go...But i did get it a permit and man today that thing felt like a jet.....Mind you i was driving an accent...NOT EVEN THE SPORT EDITION..rx felt like an f16
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Originally Posted by teamzzyzx
Its been a while since the car has been running, I started working on it at the same time I started this thread https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=594180 I have finally got the car running, and spend the weekend troubleshooting small problems.

Anyone ever feel like their car got faster after its been out of commission for a while? Haha, mine feels faster and feels like it pulls harder. But thats probably due to my new clutch, stripped Nikki, new plugs, and new fuel filter.

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am i dumb or did that not make sence have you ever driven an accent base model OMFG
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