Starting Issue and Shock Advice
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Starting Issue and Shock Advice
I am the new owner of a 1986 GXL auto trans ( also own 93 Touring). I am quite ignorant of the 2nd Gen rotary and have two questions.
1. Every now and then when I turn the ignition key I get no response: not even the click of something wanting to happen. Try again and car starts. Infamilarity or problem, I do not know about?
2. Passenger side rear shock leaks, What would you recommend for replacements? I looked up Koni's and others but they say electronic shock relay would be disabled. Since I never intend to track the car what would the pro's suggest? Is this a special shock or should I just ignore?
1. Every now and then when I turn the ignition key I get no response: not even the click of something wanting to happen. Try again and car starts. Infamilarity or problem, I do not know about?
2. Passenger side rear shock leaks, What would you recommend for replacements? I looked up Koni's and others but they say electronic shock relay would be disabled. Since I never intend to track the car what would the pro's suggest? Is this a special shock or should I just ignore?
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I think the best performance for the money would be KYB AGX's off of eBay ($360~ shipped)...
You should check your wiring and stuff. Make sure everything is nice and tight, and check the clutch switch...
You should check your wiring and stuff. Make sure everything is nice and tight, and check the clutch switch...
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For #1, it is almost certainly the ignition switch going out. Its not really a major problem, just an annoyance.
For #2, there are several options. First, there are none that will work with the factory AAS (adjustable suspension.) I honestly don't know a whole lot about general OEM style replacements, but I hear KYB GR2's are good, and I', sure there are others out there. I have KYB AGX's and love them, but I think they are generally for use with a stiffer spring setup. I have them paired with Ground Control coil-overs.
For #2, there are several options. First, there are none that will work with the factory AAS (adjustable suspension.) I honestly don't know a whole lot about general OEM style replacements, but I hear KYB GR2's are good, and I', sure there are others out there. I have KYB AGX's and love them, but I think they are generally for use with a stiffer spring setup. I have them paired with Ground Control coil-overs.
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Thanks for the information. Since none of the aftermarket shocks work with the AAS it will be just a matter of preference. I will check out the KYB line.
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