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Dec 4, 2007 | 11:04 AM

#101

fc623

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From: The Valley, AZ

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Originally Posted by Archie's8

^Get a TII.

next one's a rx8. i like driving cars more than working on them.

Dec 4, 2007 | 08:12 PM

#102

AP2KenMe

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Originally Posted by UNDISPUTED_FB

ive already replaced the motor in the civic, not even a month after i got it, yet the fb is still running strong. so that should prove a point.
i spent what i spent on my rx7 across a span of three years, in one month on the civic. thats 1800 dollars in one month, versus 1800 across 3 years. and that included paint, wheels, etc on the 7, it was 1800 just to get the civic running again, thats why i have rotary tattoed on me, not piston

You say you just got a civic and you had to replace the motor.
How the hell do you drive? Redline all day everyday?
How many miles do you have on that civic?

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Dec 4, 2007 | 08:15 PM

#103

Siraniko

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Originally Posted by Archie's8

The Focus is doing. No issues so far. It's a '00 with only 60k on it though, so who knows. *knock on wood*. As soon as it starts to bite the dust. New Audi/Cadi/Mazda time.

If you continue to drive it like a senior citizen, I bet it will still be brand new 20 years from now and still rolling on original tires.

Dec 4, 2007 | 11:31 PM

#104

twistystraw

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From: Torrance, CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by fc623

next one's a rx8. i like driving cars more than working on them.

wait for the 16!!!!!!

Dec 5, 2007 | 12:32 AM

#105

fc623

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Originally Posted by twistystraw

wait for the 16!!!!!!

please elaborated on the "rx-16" i havent heard anything about that.. i did hear there was gonna be gen. 4's comin out in 2011 tho. is that the same thing?

Dec 5, 2007 | 12:35 AM

#106

twistystraw

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young rotorhead

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yeah my bad, i meant the 16x engine which will be in the next gen rx.

Dec 5, 2007 | 01:41 AM

#107

grimple1

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Originally Posted by Archie's8

The Focus is doing. No issues so far. It's a '00 with only 60k on it though, so who knows. *knock on wood*. As soon as it starts to bite the dust. New Audi/Cadi/Mazda time.

better upgrade the key switch to the 05 model or you're gonna get bitten. search

Dec 5, 2007 | 03:20 AM

#108

Archie

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Originally Posted by wackyracer

If you continue to drive it like a senior citizen, I bet it will still be brand new 20 years from now and still rolling on original tires.

Wife's car not mine. I drive it like I stole it! I replaced my tires on the 8 at 14k.

Dec 5, 2007 | 03:22 AM

#109

Archie

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Originally Posted by grimple1

better upgrade the key switch to the 05 model or you're gonna get bitten. search

I won't bother. As soon as that happens, it's the dealerships problem.

Dec 5, 2007 | 03:36 AM

#110

grimple1

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cept you can't get your keys out of it. there's seriously about 400 pages of people screaming for a recall on the tumbler in pre 05 focuses and the dealership is gonna give you the same line it gives everyone. "Sorry that'll be 350.00"

There's a guy on the focus boards that will sell you one for 85 shipped. I used him and was very pleased. I put his thread at the top of the ones below for when yours goes out.

At least when it happened to me the key didn't get stuck in the switch. I was LUCKY that I could drilled it out and start it with a screwdriver until the 05 tumbler arrived.

Seriously, upgraded.

http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/s...d.php?t=124917

http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=54527

http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/s...gnition+switch

http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/s...ition+cylinder

http://www.mbremerart.com/misc/Focus...20Cylinder.htm

http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/s...gnition+switch

http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/s...ghlight=locked

http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/s...gnition+switch

Dec 5, 2007 | 03:59 AM

#111

gnx7

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EricGrau made one of the dumbest posts in this thread about gas mileage/power and the LS1. You my friend are a moron.

LS1's get 28mpg+ because they have a 6 speed with a .50 ratio double overdrive. Meaning at 80mph they putt along at 1200-1800rpm depending upon rear end gears. Their 0-60mph and 1/4 mile times will crush 95% of the modified rotaries on the road with a few simple bolt ons... and have no issues with blowing up due to simple issues (sensors going back, bad batch of gas, fueling problems etc).

Stick to your engine that has 3 moving parts.... I don't think your brain can handle anything much more complex.

Dec 5, 2007 | 04:09 AM

#112

Archie

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Originally Posted by grimple1

Actually, it has started to stick a little and not turn at all. You have to jimmy it a little. Thanks for the heads up man! I owe you a beer!

Sep 7, 2009 | 03:11 PM

#113

z28_SS

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From: SoCAL

v8 rules all. period...

Sep 7, 2009 | 03:18 PM

#114

Jesus loves rotaries

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Jesus christ digging up the grave here buddy ^ this thread is over 2 years old!
It was a pointless thread anyway just a bunch of fanboys an haters arguing over something retrded...

Sep 7, 2009 | 03:22 PM

#115

z28_SS

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Originally Posted by Jesus loves rotaries

Jesus christ digging up the grave here buddy ^ this thread is over 2 years old!
It was a pointless thread anyway just a bunch of fanboys an haters arguing over something retrded...

and God loves pistons. amen...