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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 11:32 AM
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Thanks, guys. Well, nothing to update at this point. Just waiting for the dealership to get back with me. I must say I think South Bend put it right. How do you really know if things are BACK to 100%. They could be only 80% or 90%, but right now it APPEARS to be 100%. And then a year or two, or three, etc. down the road you just happen to...say...have your diff go out, .....or some other type of problem. And then you'll be pretty certain that it's most likely an after effect of the previous accident, but what can you do? Nothing. You're pretty much on your own.

So I think South Bend shares in my "uncertainty" regarding our babies getting put back to 100%. But again, what can you do? Thanks, South Bend. Nice to know there are others out there who understand my concerns. Glad to know I'm not the only one. And thanks everyone for the continued support. I'll post updates as I get them.
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Old Jul 21, 2003 | 08:33 AM
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Well, I got my car back last week and she seems pretty good. I can't seem to find any faults. I must admit I have tried a little bit to push her a little when taking turns to "try" and test the rear grip and the back end doesn't seem to plant as good as it used to, but then again this could be the reason I originally spun out to begin with. Tires are only about half worn, so maybe that's it.

For the most part I have to say she seems to pretty solid, about as solid as the day I bought her. So props to Sun Wilde Honda in Sarasota. Also wanted to send another thanks to nzaizar for the hookup. Appreciate you looking out for my baby. All in all, everything seems pretty good.

Just wanted to shoot out a final update and give thanks where it's due.
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Old Jul 21, 2003 | 08:56 AM
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Originally posted by minako
Wow... this is exactly what I am scared of. I keep asking my boyfriend if I have anything to worry about, since this will be my first RWD car. My boyfriend basically said to just drive like I normally do and I should be fine. But then I hear about things like this and have to ask - were you coming out of the turn real fast or something? It just seems so unexpected that you would spin out like that! *worried*
It is not the rwd you have to watch out for. It is the fact that you have 240 horsies connected
to a somewhat loose rear end.

Just don't 'gun it' coming out of a turn and if you can come out one gear up so that there is
less risk of wheelspin. That may make the car feel a little sluggish but you won't really notice it
unless you are street racing.
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