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Posted by: ninefourteener Apr 15 2005, 09:04 AM

So we all know about the drama with my fuel leak. I have no idea how long that was going on.... but it's fixed now, so all the fuel that is SUPPOSED to be getting to the carbs, actually is now... instead of just air being sucked up through my fuel pump.

Plus.... while cleaning up the engine bay, I threw in a new set of Bosch Platinums (my old ones were really crappy looking), and a new cap/rotor.

Again.... not a real big deal.

However, I also removed the rain tray cause It never sees rain, the damn thing didn't work anyway, and I like being able to "see" down through the grill to the engine.

QUESTION: My car is running like a bat out of hell. I mean, its always run really well, but yesterday I took it out for the first time since the work I did.... and left about 30 feet of rubber on the pavement... without really trying that hard.

Is the big difference because I removed the rain tray... and now the engine is feeding on cooler air???? Or did I just really have some crappy-ass spark plugs and a fuel leak in there before?

Posted by: ! Apr 15 2005, 09:06 AM

Running too gud is a sign of something bad to come....

Enjoy it...don't ask, don't tell....

Posted by: Dr. Roger Apr 15 2005, 09:15 AM

Well obviously, due to the square of the hypotenuse directly coinciding with the unusually high tides at the Golden Gate, and additionally the rain on the Plains, the foot when applied to the gas pedal leaves rubber on the road.

Cold air intakes help just a little. Plugs make a moderate power difference. Driver makes the biggest difference.

Posted by: ninefourteener Apr 15 2005, 09:21 AM

QUOTE (rogergrubb @ Apr 15 2005, 07:15 AM)

Cold air intakes help just a little. Plugs make a moderate power difference. Driver makes the biggest difference.

I didn't put a new intake on it... just removed the rain tray..... thats it.

As much as I'd like to say it's "the driver"........... This particular driver has never been able to leave that much rubber on the road in this car. I'm not talking turning it to 5500 RPM and dropping the clutch....... this was just a slightly aggressive takeoff into traffic..... and I almost lost the ass end of the car when it slid out from under me... I really didn't expect that.

It has to be the cooler air, right?

Posted by: ! Apr 15 2005, 09:22 AM

Bald tires, sand, water, oil squiting out on the tires.....acid flash backs?

Posted by: ninefourteener Apr 15 2005, 09:24 AM

QUOTE ("Z" @ Apr 15 2005, 07:22 AM)
Bald tires, sand, water, oil squiting out on the tires.....acid flash backs?

LMFAO!!

Ok..... I see..... no one believes me

Dammit..... I'm going to make a video and show all of you--LOL

Posted by: SirAndy Apr 15 2005, 09:31 AM

QUOTE ("Z" @ Apr 15 2005, 07:06 AM)
Running too gud is a sign of something bad to come....

if they suddenly start running really good for no apparent reason it's usually because something is about to blow up ...

be prepared!
Andy

Posted by: Joe Sharp Apr 15 2005, 09:40 AM

I'm with Mike and Andy. Don't go outa youn AAA range for a while, or until you are confedent that you finely tuned your motor correctly.
Joe

Posted by: ninefourteener Apr 15 2005, 09:58 AM

Man.... this is a tough crowd.

Geesh..... leave it to the 914Club to bring a man down----LMFAO

Gotta love this mentality........ "If your car is running like crap..... that means it's gonna last longer"

Posted by: Sparky Apr 15 2005, 10:15 AM

Hmm I know when I give my wife a little extra attention while removing her top she tends to run better.

My best,
Mike D.

Posted by: Steve Thacker Apr 15 2005, 10:17 AM

I went to see my shaman and took him a chicken. He makes everything all better.

Posted by: Dr. Roger Apr 15 2005, 10:31 AM

QUOTE (Steve Thacker @ Apr 15 2005, 08:17 AM)
I went to see my shaman and took him a chicken. He makes everything all better.

I can't beat that!!!

A F-ing chicken.
It must be friday.

Posted by: p914 Apr 15 2005, 11:20 AM

I think you better hand that car over to me at no charge so you can have fond memories of it running so well and never have to worry about if it breaks down again.

Posted by: p914 Apr 15 2005, 11:21 AM

Hey Thacker, Those wheels you sold me are still shining and looking great. I get a lot of comments about them.

THANKS AGAIN.

Posted by: Flat VW Apr 15 2005, 11:41 AM

QUOTE (ninefourteener @ Apr 15 2005, 07:21 AM)
I didn't put a new intake on it... just removed the rain tray..... thats it.

It has to be the cooler air, right?

Thats it, I'm pulling my rain tray today!

It is probably the reduced weight.

John

Posted by: Steve Thacker Apr 15 2005, 11:50 AM

QUOTE (p914 @ Apr 15 2005, 01:21 PM)
Hey Thacker, Those wheels you sold me are still shining and looking great. I get a lot of comments about them.

THANKS AGAIN.

Thats is great man. I'm glad you love them. Hey it was all your hard working making them purty. You should get compliments.