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Old Oct 10, 2003 | 03:38 PM
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Overheard bad things about RX-7
Is it true that Rx-7's have bad turning? Cuz thats what I was told by a friend.
Old Oct 10, 2003 | 03:39 PM
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Old Oct 10, 2003 | 03:39 PM
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Yeah. They turn horrible.
Old Oct 10, 2003 | 03:43 PM
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Old Oct 10, 2003 | 03:43 PM
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What can be done to improve this?
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It sucks I'm not allowd to call you names per the forum guidelines...
Old Oct 10, 2003 | 03:50 PM
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What can be done to improve this?
Throw some 100lb bags of salt in the hatch

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Old Oct 10, 2003 | 03:52 PM
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I have driven many sports cars and NOTHING compares to the FD through the corners. The first time I had the pleasure of driving one, I knew I had to have one.
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Throw some 100lb bags of salt in the hatch
Or we could buy Civics... Since they are the sportscar of the millenium. LMFAO
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I guess a few pounds would help
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An FD
Old Oct 10, 2003 | 04:08 PM
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Or wait... I have an idea.

Turn the other way! Alright!!!
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Originally posted by Fast&Furious
I guess a few pounds would help
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The only things that "turn" better have ground effects. Where were you eavesdropping, the F1 paddock at Indianapolis?
Old Oct 10, 2003 | 04:24 PM
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An FD
Do you really have to ask?
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Re: Overheard bad things about RX-7
Originally posted by Fast&Furious
Is it true that Rx-7's have bad turning? Cuz thats what I was told by a friend.
Huh??
Old Oct 10, 2003 | 04:28 PM
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Re: Overheard bad things about RX-7
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Overheard bad things about RX-7

they are all true
Old Oct 10, 2003 | 04:54 PM
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Re: Overheard bad things about RX-7
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Is it true that Rx-7's have bad turning? Cuz thats what I was told by a friend.
If your so concerned go buy a Honda.
Old Oct 10, 2003 | 05:02 PM
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yeah they really suck.
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Please stop this troll from posting he's started up several completely useless threads
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Please stop this troll from posting he's started up several completely useless threads
Old Oct 10, 2003 | 05:43 PM
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yah just ban the dude's IP because hes started a few threads already...

stupid troll
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It sucks I'm not allowd to call you names per the forum guidelines...



You guys are mean !!!
Old Oct 11, 2003 | 08:36 PM
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Re: Overheard bad things about RX-7
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Is it true that Rx-7's have bad turning? Cuz thats what I was told by a friend.
Do I..... Do I hit him?



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