Some questions\concerns
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True. Lowering is fine by all means, same with a minor camber, but driving to the point where you have to go slow to enter a parking lot and have to avoid speed bumps? That's just silly in my opinion. Though I have to admit, I've seen some damn good looking stanced cars, I just wouldn't do it.
For me, I'd never go FI in any way possible. I am keeping it strictly N/A, it just feels so much better in my opinion. Don't worry about the wait, time will fly by!
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If I ever did go FI on and S It'd be a charger over turbo, but yeah idk. As soon as I get it I'll probably do CAI, exhaust, suspension, slight rear camber, and tires to start off then go from there.
True. Lowering is fine by all means, same with a minor camber, but driving to the point where you have to go slow to enter a parking lot and have to avoid speed bumps? That's just silly in my opinion. Though I have to admit, I've seen some damn good looking stanced cars, I just wouldn't do it.
For me, I'd never go FI in any way possible. I am keeping it strictly N/A, it just feels so much better in my opinion. Don't worry about the wait, time will fly by!
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If I ever did go FI on and S It'd be a charger over turbo, but yeah idk. As soon as I get it I'll probably do CAI, exhaust, suspension, slight rear camber, and tires to start off then go from there.
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True. Lowering is fine by all means, same with a minor camber, but driving to the point where you have to go slow to enter a parking lot and have to avoid speed bumps? That's just silly in my opinion. Though I have to admit, I've seen some damn good looking stanced cars, I just wouldn't do it.
For me, I'd never go FI in any way possible. I am keeping it strictly N/A, it just feels so much better in my opinion. Don't worry about the wait, time will fly by!
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If I ever did go FI on and S It'd be a charger over turbo, but yeah idk. As soon as I get it I'll probably do CAI, exhaust, suspension, slight rear camber, and tires to start off then go from there.
True. Lowering is fine by all means, same with a minor camber, but driving to the point where you have to go slow to enter a parking lot and have to avoid speed bumps? That's just silly in my opinion. Though I have to admit, I've seen some damn good looking stanced cars, I just wouldn't do it.
For me, I'd never go FI in any way possible. I am keeping it strictly N/A, it just feels so much better in my opinion. Don't worry about the wait, time will fly by!
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If I ever did go FI on and S It'd be a charger over turbo, but yeah idk. As soon as I get it I'll probably do CAI, exhaust, suspension, slight rear camber, and tires to start off then go from there.
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if youre getting it in a corner, DONT LIFT!!! lift-throttle over-steer is the biggest problem people have with controling these cars because your natural reaction when you start to lose the ass end is to lift the throttle...youll lose it if you do that...other than that, keep an eye on the oil like stated before
oh, and auto-x events...find them, participate in them, learn from them...adjust driving as necessary
oh, and auto-x events...find them, participate in them, learn from them...adjust driving as necessary
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Lots of good advice before me. I like it stock, really, so it does not suck up money from me. (Okay, I am about to get a new HU radio) I do recommend changing all the fluids, oil, trans, diff, brake, clutch to establish a baseline. Make sure you jack stand the car safely. You can do the clutch in intervals (swap the reservoir 3 or 4 times).
Go to a really big parking lot w/o obstacles. Practice driving in Ss, turns, and ovals so you can feel the limits w/o endangering the car or something else. Do it when it is wet, too. Big difference. Beware of turning onto a crowned road; its can be easy for the back end to break loose under hard acceleration.
Practice on a hill. Practice parallel parking on a hill and you will be glad you did. (no other cars around when you do)
This cars handling can be deceptive. It will hold like a train on tracks and one day it won't. Think about, mentally rehearse your actions, for a number of situations so you won't react incorrectly. The classic is driving off the road and overcorrecting, losing control to the opposite side and crashing. May be better to go straight for a bit on the median or shoulder than a large instant correction.
Whatever you do, be extremely careful letting liquid courage affecting your judgement. You can still be under the limit but you will be affected.
Good luck, you are going to love this car and remember it for the rest of your life!
Go to a really big parking lot w/o obstacles. Practice driving in Ss, turns, and ovals so you can feel the limits w/o endangering the car or something else. Do it when it is wet, too. Big difference. Beware of turning onto a crowned road; its can be easy for the back end to break loose under hard acceleration.
Practice on a hill. Practice parallel parking on a hill and you will be glad you did. (no other cars around when you do)
This cars handling can be deceptive. It will hold like a train on tracks and one day it won't. Think about, mentally rehearse your actions, for a number of situations so you won't react incorrectly. The classic is driving off the road and overcorrecting, losing control to the opposite side and crashing. May be better to go straight for a bit on the median or shoulder than a large instant correction.
Whatever you do, be extremely careful letting liquid courage affecting your judgement. You can still be under the limit but you will be affected.
Good luck, you are going to love this car and remember it for the rest of your life!
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Make sure you can afford not just the car but the insurance, frequent tire replacements, precision alignments and other maintenance.
Oil's a big deal in any internal combustion engine.
As for OCI's: as always, go by UOA's or the maintenance schedule.
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Lots of good advice before me. I like it stock, really, so it does not suck up money from me. (Okay, I am about to get a new HU radio) I do recommend changing all the fluids, oil, trans, diff, brake, clutch to establish a baseline. Make sure you jack stand the car safely. You can do the clutch in intervals (swap the reservoir 3 or 4 times).
Go to a really big parking lot w/o obstacles. Practice driving in Ss, turns, and ovals so you can feel the limits w/o endangering the car or something else. Do it when it is wet, too. Big difference. Beware of turning onto a crowned road; its can be easy for the back end to break loose under hard acceleration.
Practice on a hill. Practice parallel parking on a hill and you will be glad you did. (no other cars around when you do)
This cars handling can be deceptive. It will hold like a train on tracks and one day it won't. Think about, mentally rehearse your actions, for a number of situations so you won't react incorrectly. The classic is driving off the road and overcorrecting, losing control to the opposite side and crashing. May be better to go straight for a bit on the median or shoulder than a large instant correction.
Whatever you do, be extremely careful letting liquid courage affecting your judgement. You can still be under the limit but you will be affected.
Good luck, you are going to love this car and remember it for the rest of your life!
Go to a really big parking lot w/o obstacles. Practice driving in Ss, turns, and ovals so you can feel the limits w/o endangering the car or something else. Do it when it is wet, too. Big difference. Beware of turning onto a crowned road; its can be easy for the back end to break loose under hard acceleration.
Practice on a hill. Practice parallel parking on a hill and you will be glad you did. (no other cars around when you do)
This cars handling can be deceptive. It will hold like a train on tracks and one day it won't. Think about, mentally rehearse your actions, for a number of situations so you won't react incorrectly. The classic is driving off the road and overcorrecting, losing control to the opposite side and crashing. May be better to go straight for a bit on the median or shoulder than a large instant correction.
Whatever you do, be extremely careful letting liquid courage affecting your judgement. You can still be under the limit but you will be affected.
Good luck, you are going to love this car and remember it for the rest of your life!
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I really like your mature look on this. Very refreshing.
I think you've got the basics covered and with some training can safely drive in all weather. Nothing beats good judgment and driver skill.
This car does require more attention while you drive, small, darty, rwd etc. so stay focused.
Don't let others drive it!
I think you've got the basics covered and with some training can safely drive in all weather. Nothing beats good judgment and driver skill.
This car does require more attention while you drive, small, darty, rwd etc. so stay focused.
Don't let others drive it!
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I've owned 2 03' Ap1's . My advice is simple,
Rain=driving in the right lane, subtle accelerations, subtle braking, and taking off/on ramps @ the speed limit.
Check oil every 1,000 miles. I used to burn a lot more oil, but Billmans valve adjustment did some sort of miracle and I have not burned a drop since he did it.
If you run the car hard, you will burn oil. It's not a biggie, just stay on top of it.
Tires are very important. Make sure you invest good money into your tires and never drive bald. Also check your tire pressures.
Watch your over revving. You don't want to mis-shift and blow your engine.
Lastly, you made a very wise choice picking up a 03'. It will be the most sought after S for years to come. Treat it with love and respect.
Rain=driving in the right lane, subtle accelerations, subtle braking, and taking off/on ramps @ the speed limit.
Check oil every 1,000 miles. I used to burn a lot more oil, but Billmans valve adjustment did some sort of miracle and I have not burned a drop since he did it.
If you run the car hard, you will burn oil. It's not a biggie, just stay on top of it.
Tires are very important. Make sure you invest good money into your tires and never drive bald. Also check your tire pressures.
Watch your over revving. You don't want to mis-shift and blow your engine.
Lastly, you made a very wise choice picking up a 03'. It will be the most sought after S for years to come. Treat it with love and respect.
Yep.Words of Wisdom!
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Carolina