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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 10:48 AM
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Wierd for me...
a/c and power everything. There's always a first for everything!
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Icemark
There was a delete option for power steering
I was responding to this statement when I said I'd check the window sticker to see if it mentioned a delete option. I apparently didn't understand what you meant.
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 12:02 PM
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I gotta question, and correct me if I'm wrong on this. How come the S4 came with the suspension switch option(Sport& something else), that lets you change feel of the ride as you go, but didn't include it on the S5?
Now, as I may think that I'm about to answer my own question, I'm assuming(hate assumptions) that this option for the S5 would've cost alot more money, therefore, by taking out that option and leaving it with Sport suspension, they found this option to be most cost efficient? the way I'm thinking, by leaving out this option, it saves money. Am I somewhat close?

sorry for the off topic post.

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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by poconnell
it needed transmission bearings, engine and coolant flush, trailing coil, new clutch, discs resurfaced, new lights and replaced tailight.
Yeah, more and more of these cars are requiring an engine flush these days. Mine will be happening in my basement this winter.
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by buttsjim
I was responding to this statement when I said I'd check the window sticker to see if it mentioned a delete option. I apparently didn't understand what you meant.
Okay I'll make it simpler...

Only about 50% of the S4 Turbos came with power steering
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Mura
I gotta question, and correct me if I'm wrong on this. How come the S4 came with the suspension switch option(Sport& something else), that lets you change feel of the ride as you go, but didn't include it on the S5?
Now, as I may think that I'm about to answer my own question, I'm assuming(hate assumptions) that this option for the S5 would've cost alot more money, therefore, by taking out that option and leaving it with Sport suspension, they found this option to be most cost efficient? the way I'm thinking, by leaving out this option, it saves money. Am I somewhat close?

sorry for the off topic post.
My 1990 GXL has the Auto Adjust Suspension. .
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Mura
I gotta question, and correct me if I'm wrong on this. How come the S4 came with the suspension switch option(Sport& something else), that lets you change feel of the ride as you go, but didn't include it on the S5?
Now, as I may think that I'm about to answer my own question, I'm assuming(hate assumptions) that this option for the S5 would've cost alot more money, therefore, by taking out that option and leaving it with Sport suspension, they found this option to be most cost efficient? the way I'm thinking, by leaving out this option, it saves money. Am I somewhat close?

sorry for the off topic post.
AAS Suspension switches and systems were only found on GXL models reagrdless of series
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Icemark
Okay I'll make it simpler...

Only about 50% of the S4 Turbos came with power steering

And I'll make my statement simpler for you. I wasn't asking, and didn't care about the option. I just stated that it didn't come on my car, I would check and see what the window sticker said, and that R&T tested one with power steering and did not like the option.

It was a simple observation that didn't warrant flaming.
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 02:31 PM
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Yeah, the thing is when it comes to standard options and the words that are associated with the actual vehicle, Icemark is like a quantum physicist that doesn't know how you could possibly not understand algebra. He is also very, very tired of teaching people algebra.
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 02:40 PM
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why they ever put a change holder in a car that gets sucked up into pot holes is a mystery. I guess they needed something to put in there if you didn't get the adjustable suspension or vert head rest speakers
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 02:44 PM
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And if you want another weird anti-option, you couldn't get automatic tranny 'verts in 88.

I wish they did that with 89 too. im stuck with and auto vert from 89. good thing im getting the conversion to manual done this winter....
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 07:17 PM
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What I fine weird is two antennas, one in the window and one on the back finder
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 09:50 PM
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Bins

My 86 n/a no bins...I wish it had them.....

I have the window antenna, and the rear one...I thought it was a replacement window...maybe not.
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 11:24 PM
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a 88 TII REAR back seats that is removable by a latch
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 11:33 PM
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ok get this,,, i have a 91 vert, the gauges cluster shows it being an automatic b4, but it has a manual in it,,, when i went to do the 8 grand tach to 9 grand tach switch i figured what the hell i had the stock number runn off the bored,, it registered to a 1991 rx7 convertible and gave the vin which was mine, and it had the manual transmission from the factory,, hmmm was this a factory goof up??? i only did this because i live 9 miles form a local mazda dealership and im constantly getting things checked up there
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by deetz
ok get this,,, i have a 91 vert, the gauges cluster shows it being an automatic b4, but it has a manual in it,,, when i went to do the 8 grand tach to 9 grand tach switch i figured what the hell i had the stock number runn off the bored,, it registered to a 1991 rx7 convertible and gave the vin which was mine, and it had the manual transmission from the factory,, hmmm was this a factory goof up??? i only did this because i live 9 miles form a local mazda dealership and im constantly getting things checked up there
remember when i sold u the car i told u it was a auto to manual conversion. thats why it has the auto cluster
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by oakridgerx7
remember when i sold u the car i told u it was a auto to manual conversion. thats why it has the auto cluster
yes u sold me the car but failed to tell me many things about it,, i now know why u were so anxious to get rid of the car,, thanks
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 04:46 PM
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good thread
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Old Mar 2, 2007 | 10:32 PM
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my 87 TII has this headphone jack looking thing that hangs out by the rear view mirror, it come out of the headliner but i have no idea what its for, a friend of mine who has a 87 base also had this jack but he jus ripped it out and didnt pay attention to where it goes.
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 12:02 AM
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I think the standard features on the '88 GTU were kinda weird, giving the car a sort of split personality. It is sort of lightweight with non-power windows and has most of the cool upgrades of the TII such as stiffer suspension, LSD, 4-piston brakes and better seats. Yet many (if not most) had steel hoods and the sunroof which added a bunch of weight back in. Although you get the nicer seats of the TII, you are stuck with the plastic steering wheel, shift **** and handbrake handle. Also mine has cruise control which seems out of place in the lightweight performance model.
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 10:02 AM
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I seen pictures on an FC with automatic seat belts. Its wierd to me, i have never seen one before.
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 10:03 AM
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Canada didn't get them, the US did...consider yourself lucky, they are a pain in the ***...
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 10:10 AM
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No **** there a pain in the ***. There only good for pregnent chicks, meaning if they get into an accident and not wearing the lap belt the baby will live.
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 12:11 PM
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My t2 has some sort of rubber rub strip down the main shoulder, or crease, line of the car (the side). You can kind of see it in the picture. I never saw it before, so I figure it was put on by a previous owner.

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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 02:35 PM
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My t2 has some sort of rubber rub strip down the main shoulder, or crease, line of the car (the side). You can kind of see it in the picture. I never saw it before, so I figure it was put on by a previous owner.

like an extra rub striP?
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