Observations after 7 great days
09-16-2003, 06:26 PM
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Observations after 7 great days
Hard to believe it's only been one week since picking up the Suzuka Blue! 659 miles on the odometer, had 10 on it when I picked her up. What a blast. I giggle every time I'm in the car, and didn't think I was a giggler! 
Some observations:
1. I guess I'm going to have to get used to every bonehead in a riced out civic trying to race me.
2. I guess I'm going to have to get used to people I don't know waving at me on the road and going "cool car!"
3. Impulse control to this point has been good, but of course, I haven't been pushing the engine too terribly hard, keeping everything below 6K.
4. If I had this car when I was 16, it would have killed me.
5. note to self - when detailing tires - do not get any tire cleaner on tread. Bad plan. Took a corner (low speed) and while I had fun sliding through the corner, my wife just about peed in her pants. oops.
6. Been averaging about 25.5 mpg in mixed driving, 99% top down.
7. LOVING EVERY STINKING MINUTE OF IT.
Some observations:
1. I guess I'm going to have to get used to every bonehead in a riced out civic trying to race me.
2. I guess I'm going to have to get used to people I don't know waving at me on the road and going "cool car!"
3. Impulse control to this point has been good, but of course, I haven't been pushing the engine too terribly hard, keeping everything below 6K.
4. If I had this car when I was 16, it would have killed me.
5. note to self - when detailing tires - do not get any tire cleaner on tread. Bad plan. Took a corner (low speed) and while I had fun sliding through the corner, my wife just about peed in her pants. oops.
6. Been averaging about 25.5 mpg in mixed driving, 99% top down.
7. LOVING EVERY STINKING MINUTE OF IT.
09-16-2003, 07:30 PM
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re: #3 -- wait until you break your 6k RPM cherry. there's no goin back, you'll be VTECing left n right, at which point #6 is gonna look more like 22, or less.
and congrats!!
and congrats!!
j/k
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09-16-2003, 10:05 PM
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From personal experience, one of the best way to properly bond with your new Suzuka is to take it on a nice long road trip. Since your Suzuka is already past the 600 mile point, what are you waiting for? 
BTW, make sure to check the tire pressure; my tires were over-inflated at 40+psi from the dealer. Have fun and be safe!
BTW, make sure to check the tire pressure; my tires were over-inflated at 40+psi from the dealer. Have fun and be safe!
