2nd Generation Specific 1986-1992 Discussion

Stupid Automatic

Old Jan 8, 2003 | 07:03 PM
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hey..you guys remember me..the loser with the automatic vert.....well i thought all my problems were solved untill my father passed away..i loved him alot and all he wanted was to see me graduate...im gonna miss him..but a couple days later my mind has wondered back to my rx-7...now that my father is gone...i realise i dont know what to do..the engine has 137k miles on it and it also has an automatic..this guy pullled up next to me today..and beat me with a beetle...A BEETLE!....this is a disgrace..and my car..although it has looks that could kill..it couldnt out perform a beetle...and all i gots is 60 bux..i need advise..cause i want something..anything..and i need it by summer..cause dureing the summer..my top comes down..and my car gets tested...help...help...help
Old Jan 8, 2003 | 07:06 PM
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i'm really sorry for your loss man..



a good...solid nitrous kit will help you out
Old Jan 8, 2003 | 07:07 PM
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did i mention its an automatic?
Old Jan 8, 2003 | 07:15 PM
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my rx7 guru...the guy who makes the things into race cars for a living...said autos suck all the power out of the engine..before i do anything i need to get an automatic..his name..estes..and the thing is this guy may have been out of the game for awhile..so i didnt know if theres something cheaper i can do...
Old Jan 8, 2003 | 08:31 PM
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Sorry about ur dad. But I would recommend nitrous, cuz its gonna cost a lot of $$$ to make an n/a fast otherwise.
Old Jan 8, 2003 | 09:19 PM
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$60 cant buy anything for your car worthwhile.

Get something cosmetic.

Or you can buy $60 worth of booze or drugs and forget alllllll about it.
Old Jan 9, 2003 | 04:32 AM
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$58.50 worth of gas, a $1.50 lighter, and have yourself a big automatic bon fire. J/k



Sorry to hear about your loss.
Old Jan 9, 2003 | 07:10 AM
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I'd ditch the convertible for a TII, even a stocker will be noticeably quicker and you might even get change!



Use your $60 towards getting your vert detailed to make it look nice for prospective buyers.



Sorry to hear about your dad.
Old Jan 9, 2003 | 07:28 PM
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i know how you feel.. heres what to do. put on the hold button. put it in first. then when that redlines put it in 2nd. then when that redlines put it in 3rd. then when that redlines take of the hold and let off the gas a little to let it shift to 4th then get back in it and yeah that should help. its also not so bad if you get at about 4000 in N and then with the hold button on drop it to 1st. its simalar to dumping the clutch.
Old Jan 10, 2003 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Shane.Trammell' date='Jan 9 2003, 05:28 PM
i know how you feel.. heres what to do. put on the hold button. put it in first. then when that redlines put it in 2nd. then when that redlines put it in 3rd. then when that redlines take of the hold and let off the gas a little to let it shift to 4th then get back in it and yeah that should help. its also not so bad if you get at about 4000 in N and then with the hold button on drop it to 1st. its simalar to dumping the clutch.
This will destroy your tranny in a short time. The "HOLD" button is the single worst feaure ever used in automotive history IMO. If you like the vert, swap in a manual. If you're not to attached to the top down driving, get a different car.

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