Saturdays In Raleigh, Nc
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From: South Carolina
the only sliding i found in the 10thAE is when hard accelarating (spinning obviously) and drifting. but i notice in other cars like going around a turn at speed the back end tends to dip in and squat which are bad struts. so just check your struts by pushing on all 4 corners checking for sounds and equal amout of travel both up and down.
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From: Garner, NC
Originally Posted by capn
the only sliding i found in the 10thAE is when hard accelarating (spinning obviously) and drifting. but i notice in other cars like going around a turn at speed the back end tends to dip in and squat which are bad struts. so just check your struts by pushing on all 4 corners checking for sounds and equal amout of travel both up and down.
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From: Garner, NC
Originally Posted by Turbo II
Slide as in it really slides or feels like the car is shifting? Or... These guys have hit the main points for suspension for the most part, and I think Steve was maybe indicating tires. I know my T2 hates wetness of any kind, the 'vert doesn't seem to give a hoot what the road conditions are. Of course my tires on the T2 are all but shot in the rear (can't imagine why?) and the front ones ain't that great. Even a sprinkle and the rear end is loose, and if it really rains the front end just doesn't track for anything. One of the things on my great big list of things to do for that car is tires and a digital align along with suspension replacements and/or upgrades.
I thought it just felt like it was shifting, until Friday on my way home and I might have turned a little sideways (scary yet fun), right where Wake Forest Rd becomes Blount St. (couple blocks N of Peace). Don't ask me how Wake Forest Rd jumps over to Atlantic
If you have bad tracking while the roads are wet -> Tires/alighnment
If your rear is shifting after you hit a bump while slightly cornering -> Struts most likely, possible other worn components in the rear.
If it feels sloppy while cornering when you are pushing the car to its limit-> worn suspension, and like jesse said, the rear steer eliminators really help
If your rear is shifting after you hit a bump while slightly cornering -> Struts most likely, possible other worn components in the rear.
If it feels sloppy while cornering when you are pushing the car to its limit-> worn suspension, and like jesse said, the rear steer eliminators really help
Originally Posted by WannabeFC
Joey, JKM, we need to talk. I called you tonight to talk to you about some reembersement of money because the car suddenly stopped working, and I have done nothing to it.
Click here for explanation
Whether you knew something was wrong or not, I believe I need some money in order to get this fixed, and seeing as I just bought the car from you I believe I should not have to pay for it.
Email, PM, or call me. Whatever you need to do, but we need to talk.
Anybody else, help me out if you can....
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Whether you knew something was wrong or not, I believe I need some money in order to get this fixed, and seeing as I just bought the car from you I believe I should not have to pay for it.
Email, PM, or call me. Whatever you need to do, but we need to talk.
Anybody else, help me out if you can....
I have sold several of cars to people on here. I know your probably thinking I’m a real jackass, but all of them will tell you that I will help them out if they need it, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to pay for anything that needs to be replaced
The battery going bad isn't anybody’s fault, especially not Joey's. **** happens. If he wants to help you out with it, then that’s up to him, but it just really pissed me off the way you were handling the saturation.
Steve
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
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From: Jacksonville, NC
Originally Posted by Smoken'
I would have to disagree with you. The way you are approaching the situation is all wrong. Once you buy the car, its yours, it’s like that with mostly any used car that you buy. There is no warranty unless there is some paperwork stating so, especially something as minor as a battery. I mean, that’s just a maintenance item. You can get a new one for like $50. I just though you had a lot of nerve saying that Joey should pay for what ever am wrong with it. I have met Joey several times and he is a super nice guy, but that doesn’t mean you should take advantage of that.
I have sold several of cars to people on here. I know your probably thinking I’m a real jackass, but all of them will tell you that I will help them out if they need it, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to pay for anything that needs to be replaced
The battery going bad isn't anybody’s fault, especially not Joey's. **** happens. If he wants to help you out with it, then that’s up to him, but it just really pissed me off the way you were handling the saturation.
Steve
I have sold several of cars to people on here. I know your probably thinking I’m a real jackass, but all of them will tell you that I will help them out if they need it, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to pay for anything that needs to be replaced
The battery going bad isn't anybody’s fault, especially not Joey's. **** happens. If he wants to help you out with it, then that’s up to him, but it just really pissed me off the way you were handling the saturation.
Steve
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From: South Carolina
Originally Posted by tcorney
Yeah, I just did the push on the 4 corners thing: both front corners feel pretty stiff, but the rear is bouncey, goes almost twice as far as the front, and makes a weak sorta groan sound.
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From: Cary, NC
Originally Posted by Smoken'
I would have to disagree with you. The way you are approaching the situation is all wrong. Once you buy the car, its yours, it’s like that with mostly any used car that you buy. There is no warranty unless there is some paperwork stating so, especially something as minor as a battery. I mean, that’s just a maintenance item. You can get a new one for like $50. I just though you had a lot of nerve saying that Joey should pay for what ever am wrong with it. I have met Joey several times and he is a super nice guy, but that doesn’t mean you should take advantage of that.
I have sold several of cars to people on here. I know your probably thinking I’m a real jackass, but all of them will tell you that I will help them out if they need it, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to pay for anything that needs to be replaced
The battery going bad isn't anybody’s fault, especially not Joey's. **** happens. If he wants to help you out with it, then that’s up to him, but it just really pissed me off the way you were handling the saturation.
Steve
I have sold several of cars to people on here. I know your probably thinking I’m a real jackass, but all of them will tell you that I will help them out if they need it, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to pay for anything that needs to be replaced
The battery going bad isn't anybody’s fault, especially not Joey's. **** happens. If he wants to help you out with it, then that’s up to him, but it just really pissed me off the way you were handling the saturation.
Steve
im going to have to agree with him as well exp. after reading
Originally Posted by WannabeFC
While having a little fun in the car, aka Power Sliding, I think I loosened part of my exhaust apart.... I think it is in between my cat and muffler piping.... I'm gonna have to check tomorrow.... 
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From: sasebo, japan
Hey everyone its me Scott im currently in japan and wanted to say hey and even though this is the homeland of the RX7 i have seen very few and am currently looking into purchsing one. i have only seen 3 FDs and no FCs or FBs. i am very sad to say that the skyline has taken over. i hpe everything is going good out there 13 hours behind me and i will email some pics to you guys of the ones that i have seen around here and anymore that i see. well good luck on everyone elses cars. hpe you don't have any problems with them. ttyl well in late november atleast.
scincerly,
Scott Shannon
scincerly,
Scott Shannon
Shorten the World....
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From: Raleigh, NC
Originally Posted by Smoken'
I would have to disagree with you. The way you are approaching the situation is all wrong. Once you buy the car, its yours, it’s like that with mostly any used car that you buy. There is no warranty unless there is some paperwork stating so, especially something as minor as a battery. I mean, that’s just a maintenance item. You can get a new one for like $50. I just though you had a lot of nerve saying that Joey should pay for what ever am wrong with it. I have met Joey several times and he is a super nice guy, but that doesn’t mean you should take advantage of that.
I have sold several of cars to people on here. I know your probably thinking I’m a real jackass, but all of them will tell you that I will help them out if they need it, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to pay for anything that needs to be replaced
The battery going bad isn't anybody’s fault, especially not Joey's. **** happens. If he wants to help you out with it, then that’s up to him, but it just really pissed me off the way you were handling the saturation.
Steve
I have sold several of cars to people on here. I know your probably thinking I’m a real jackass, but all of them will tell you that I will help them out if they need it, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to pay for anything that needs to be replaced
The battery going bad isn't anybody’s fault, especially not Joey's. **** happens. If he wants to help you out with it, then that’s up to him, but it just really pissed me off the way you were handling the saturation.
Steve
And I am not trying to "take advantage" of Joey... I know he is a great guy, and that is why I was sure he would sympathize with me....
Ask anybody that has met me, I am a nice guy and don't take advantage of anyone.... But I expect the same from other people.....
Oh and thank you for all of the offers of support.... I'm pretty sure I won't have to make use of them, but it is nice to know that there are people that can help me out when I need it....
Hey Steve you were right out about the beater Supra. It was the cold start system... Jeremy took it to this old guy he knows at Raleigh Auto Repair and it turns out that a sensor had come disconnected.
Originally Posted by WannabeFC
While having a little fun in the car, aka Power Sliding, I think I loosened part of my exhaust apart.... I think it is in between my cat and muffler piping.... I'm gonna have to check tomorrow....
Johny
Shorten the World....
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From: Raleigh, NC
Originally Posted by Johny zoom
This probably had something to do with the battery problem! I agree with Steve and the others. We all help each other out around here.
Check in the other thread for more details.... I'm pretty lost....
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From: South Carolina
Originally Posted by Smoken'
I would have to disagree with you. The way you are approaching the situation is all wrong. Once you buy the car, its yours, it’s like that with mostly any used car that you buy. There is no warranty unless there is some paperwork stating so, especially something as minor as a battery. I mean, that’s just a maintenance item. You can get a new one for like $50. I just though you had a lot of nerve saying that Joey should pay for what ever am wrong with it. I have met Joey several times and he is a super nice guy, but that doesn’t mean you should take advantage of that.
I have sold several of cars to people on here. I know your probably thinking I’m a real jackass, but all of them will tell you that I will help them out if they need it, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to pay for anything that needs to be replaced
The battery going bad isn't anybody’s fault, especially not Joey's. **** happens. If he wants to help you out with it, then that’s up to him, but it just really pissed me off the way you were handling the saturation.
Steve
I have sold several of cars to people on here. I know your probably thinking I’m a real jackass, but all of them will tell you that I will help them out if they need it, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to pay for anything that needs to be replaced
The battery going bad isn't anybody’s fault, especially not Joey's. **** happens. If he wants to help you out with it, then that’s up to him, but it just really pissed me off the way you were handling the saturation.
Steve
Holy cow! Has anybody got there issue of RX Tuner? I got my issue yesterday and was flipping through and low and behold there it is! I see some familiar pictures from TOTD. I guess somebody from the mag was there taking some pictures. Sure did bring back some memories...
Bert told me about that today on our roadtrip to the Zoo. He just got his issue and said it was a great write up. Someone needs to bring it to the meet this Saturday! Hint hint nudge nudge....
Shorten the World....
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From: Raleigh, NC
Originally Posted by Smoken'
Whats the status?
I'm gonna try replacing the battery, and if that doesn't work I will try re-grounding it.... After that I have some suggestions from msccnc that I can try...
Shorten the World....
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From: Raleigh, NC
Well I replaced the battery and it started up fine.... 
Advance Auto Parts' battery test is NOT a good way to test a battery....
Oh, and Joey... I'll be needing that $50 that I let you keep back...
Advance Auto Parts' battery test is NOT a good way to test a battery....
Oh, and Joey... I'll be needing that $50 that I let you keep back...