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Old 04-18-02, 02:35 AM
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We know who's FD doesn't work...but whos DOES?

Sorry guys,

I've been on the forum for nearly 10 months now, everyday I read horror stories of who's car doesn't work, or who's engine's blown, or someone isn't boosting properly. It's rather quite depressing honestly.
You never hear the "good" stories only the "horror" stories.

So, I came to the conclusion that we needed a "moral boosting" thread. So here goes.

Who's FD is alive and kicking? Who can say "Man, I love my FD! it's working great! I haven't had any problems lately." ?

Thanks for the replies
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go to the kills section
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Man, I love my FD! it's working great!

My neighboor's son told me the fastest he has ever gone was 90mph. I told him I usually hit 100 at least ONCE everytime I take the FD out....and then I told him we need to go for a ride very very soon so that I can break his little speed barrier
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Mine is working fine too, but I do have an oil leak around the oil drain plug that needs to be fixed. However, when you read the tech sections, that is where people ask how to fix problems, then yes you will feel that way. Same thing for any other car if you read their how to fix section. Most people do not post that they had a great day with the car and no problems.
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my car is running great. Only problem is no one wants to race me.
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It's the american way...why should this be any different..

things are going good = keep you mouth shut and maybe it will continue.

things are going bad = bitch
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Originally posted by Johnny
It's the american way...why should this be any different..

things are going good = keep you mouth shut and maybe it will continue.

things are going bad = bitch
Good point!
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I'm not going to say anything for fear of jinxing myself.

The moral boosting is in reading the kills section.

but..so far so good with the FD
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Well, hey, how's this for a testimonial. My car's giving me a fit and I STILL love it! Not a lot of cars anymore I'd say that about...
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My car is doing just fine! Damn I love that car!
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I love my FD - I look forword to driving it every day! And, yes it is my daily driver and I use it to commute to/from Ventura to Santa Barbara for work (40mi ea way) 2-3 times a week!

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Thumbs up

Mine is now doing fine...

Had the good 'ole "gas smell in the cockpit under acceleration" problem. After installing the BOV, doing some engine cleaning, and generally messing around the engine bay, it disappeared (also had the fuel system pressure checked, after the fact, to verify no leaks).

I wish it was a daily driver. If I worked closer to home, it definitely would be!
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Aside from a finicky air temp sensor, all's well.
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aside from the lack of a single turbo and bald tires, my car has been running strong although I can't guarantee how much longer though..
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Mine just had the engine blueprinted & overhauled with a streetport @ KD Rotary.

Removed airpump, added block-off plates:AWS -3k idle when starting the car, EGR –recirculates exhaust gases to intake, ACV -directs air to air pump. Power Steering pump removal, added short shifter.

I love this sports car. I've driven Porsches, Corvettes, Mustangs, Lotus, etc..... I bought an RX-7: always get off this car with a big grin on my face. Who said you can't get satisfaction?
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Mine is running just fine........except its an automatic
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my FD is workin perfect, boosting well, idleing well, doin everything a good FD is supposed to. I love my car.

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Re: We know who's FD doesn't work...but whos DOES?

Originally posted by crnchyfrog
Sorry guys,

I've been on the forum for nearly 10 months now, everyday I read horror stories of who's car doesn't work, or who's engine's blown, or someone isn't boosting properly. It's rather quite depressing honestly.
You never hear the "good" stories only the "horror" stories.

So, I came to the conclusion that we needed a "moral boosting" thread. So here goes.

Who's FD is alive and kicking? Who can say "Man, I love my FD! it's working great! I haven't had any problems lately." ?

Thanks for the replies
My FD runs great. 101Kmi on original engine. ~30Kmi on rebuilt turbos. New vacuum hoses 1Kmi ago.

I don't think you hear too many stories about happy FD's because it's not like people come to the forum just to say, "Hey, I just wanted everybody to know that my FD is still running strong."
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"Man, I love my FD! it's working great! I haven't had any problems lately." ?

Copy that!
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Orginally posted by JONSKI
I don't think you hear too many stories about happy FD's because it's not like people come to the forum just to say, "Hey, I just wanted everybody to know that my FD is still running strong."

Yeah, so I thought it was about time to start a tread for that purpose.
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Mine's been running great for the past 2 yrs.
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My cacr was running great till it was stolen..........


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