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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 11:32 AM
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the snows melting!!anyone driving?

so who's got the seven out in this weather!! im so tempted to drive my seven!! do you take it right back to the garage?? do you wash the underneath when your done??
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 02:59 PM
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I don't drive her when the streets are salty...only a little damp, then she goes right back to the driveway. I should really put my wipers back on, too...dammit.
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 03:06 PM
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so its not garage kept?? i have origanal paint wearing a little thin on the skirts and want to drive it badly.. wonder if ill be ok?? its getting painted this summer.
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 06:41 PM
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if your afraid to drive it, then why did you buy it in the first place? if your that worried, take it to the car wash that has an under carriage sprayer.
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 08:16 PM
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uh ok noob. who said i was afraid of driving it?
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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i was going to on sunday beacause we just had a lot of rain and the roads were looking pretty good, but i couldn't. And then, we just got a whole bunnch of snow, and now the roads are all crapped up again. And more snow on the way!!! I hate winter so much. That's why I want to go to college somewhere where it's warm all year round
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 09:42 PM
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Car sat for a week, maybe ill take it out tomorrow just to get things flowing. Damn i hate winter.
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 09:49 PM
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cars were built to drive, and theres winshield wipers for a reason...

salt and more than a couple inches of snow i can understand, just spend some cash and wash it off real good after driving.
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by drivelikejehu
cars were built to drive, and theres winshield wipers for a reason...

salt and more than a couple inches of snow i can understand, just spend some cash and wash it off real good after driving.
Its not only the fear of having the salt ruining the paint or preventing of getting the car dirty but non-normal road conditions = shitty drivers flock the roads

I dont know about where you live but over here, whenever theres rain or snow, its like people get more aggressive. Instead of taking it easy cause the road is bad, nah they drive like its summer out, speeding, switching lanes at like 80mph, its ******* insane here.

So even though we could get a car wash the next day or have like 10,000 dollar snow tires on or being the best driver, all it takes is on idiot on the road to ruin it for you.
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ulost2my7
Car sat for a week, maybe ill take it out tomorrow just to get things flowing. Damn i hate winter.
ugh a week?? mine has been sitting since late november.
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ulost2my7
Its not only the fear of having the salt ruining the paint or preventing of getting the car dirty but non-normal road conditions = shitty drivers flock the roads

I dont know about where you live but over here, whenever theres rain or snow, its like people get more aggressive. Instead of taking it easy cause the road is bad, nah they drive like its summer out, speeding, switching lanes at like 80mph, its ******* insane here.

So even though we could get a car wash the next day or have like 10,000 dollar snow tires on or being the best driver, all it takes is on idiot on the road to ruin it for you.
not only that i got summer tires on my 17's. cant afford winter tires and the stock rims and tires are bald. ever try to drive a seven in the winter with summer tires?? with the hill i need to climb to get to my house i would never make it.
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 10:05 PM
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ugh a week?? mine has been sitting since late november.

Damn i can never let the car sit that long, especially if the car actually runs.

I mean of course i start the car every 2-3 days but last time i drove it was like last wednesday i think. I have to at least go around the block or go to the gas station just to get things moving.
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 10:45 PM
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not only that i got summer tires on my 17's. cant afford winter tires and the stock rims and tires are bald. ever try to drive a seven in the winter with summer tires?? with the hill i need to climb to get to my house i would never make it.
Same ******* boat I'm in brehh...cept mine are 16's lol. Got 17's up for sale if anyone wants em!!
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 11:13 PM
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i drive all my cars in teh snow with all seasons and or snow tires...... but yeah other idiots can put a damper on things
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 11:26 AM
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i know a storm is headed our way this weekend. maybe i go for just a little drivr before it hits.
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by 88rxn/a
i know a storm is headed our way this weekend. maybe i go for just a little drivr before it hits.

Yeah the weather forecast keeps changing, im gonna drive the car a bit this afternoon just in case there is a storm this weekend.
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 04:54 PM
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Ive had my car out the past 3 weeks.She really loves the cold dense air.I cant keep the tires sticking to the ground.But she will be in the garage very shortely for a complete tear down.
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 05:05 PM
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mine seams to run better in the cold air to but it needs a little work. stupid exhaust leaks!!!
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 05:48 PM
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mine seams to run better in the cold air to but it needs a little work. stupid exhaust leaks!!!

Yeah i def love the cooler weather. I like putting the heat on and cracking the window. Turbos spool nice and i can def hear it in the colder months.

Summer maybe nice weather overall but a pain in the *** for rx7 owners. My AC doesnt work so i have both windows down and its hot as ***** in the car even after a short drive. The center console gets baked from the outside and inside temp along with the tranny heat. It really makes driving the car not good. I guess let me enjoy these cool months while they last.
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 06:17 PM
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^ I'm with ya on that bro. This'll be my first summer without a/c so I hope it's not -baking- hot. I love this chilly weather. Preformance is increased by just enough for you to feel it. The bad weather does suck though. Shitty drivers ruin everytyhing for everyone.
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 02:18 AM
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I wish the snow was melting! I wish the months would lfy by so i could get my money to get my rex back up and running.

The week it starts to be 40 degrees out everyday and getting warmer, my car will come out from under the cover and go right in the garage to be worked on and modified even more. DAMN COLD WEATHER!
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 02:33 AM
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^ I'm with ya on that bro. This'll be my first summer without a/c so I hope it's not -baking- hot. I love this chilly weather. Preformance is increased by just enough for you to feel it. The bad weather does suck though. Shitty drivers ruin everytyhing for everyone.
I will usually drive with the hatch glass open. After reaching speeds over 45+ mph it starts to close. My glass struts arnt very good any more. But having the sunroof open, window down and driving with the hatch open, it cools down real nice in side.
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 10:01 AM
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I've been driving mine this week.... A little hard to start in the morning (carb), but other than that, I've been having a blast!!!!

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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 10:38 AM
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you guys make it so tempting to take it for a spin. but i think about all the work it still needs knowing my garage is the frontyard (stored in an old mans garage no WAY hed let me work on it) so maybe im better off waiting for income tax time!! new shocks,rtek, and maybe a rear strut bar or somthin???
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 04:47 PM
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my 7 goes good in the snow, with 17s and no snow tires! I dont drive it as much in the winter, because i have a 4x4 but it does not stay in the garage. I pulled it out sat. jist to put some fresh rubber down on the road infront of my house(people that live by me must love it)
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