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| Neal |
 Aug 28 2003, 05:22 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 300 Joined: 23-April 03 From: Sammamish, Washington Member No.: 605  |
My 76 just runs and handles better after a good wash and some tire black, does this happen to anyone else ?. For extra speed I vacuum and treat the interior vinyl. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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| Jenny |
Aug 28 2003, 05:24 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,060 Joined: 6-January 03 Member No.: 96 Region Association: None |
I find my cars run better and faster right after I fill up the tank.
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| redshift |
Aug 28 2003, 05:24 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
Once every few months, I take gate passes and such out of the center tray, good for about 2mph..
Cleaning out the glovebox is tantamount to having the RSR model.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) M |
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| Racer |
Aug 28 2003, 05:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 787 Joined: 25-August 03 From: Northern Virginia Member No.: 1,073 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
A wash and vacumn is always good for 1-2mph.. the big gains though can be found with a good wax job - now thats like dropping in a 3.0l (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Aug 28 2003, 05:34 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
You mean like dropping the clutch at 4000 with wet tires?
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| rhodyguy |
Aug 28 2003, 05:38 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,076 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
it's been a nice summer to go topless. i've had the top on for one night since i got mine running.
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| URY914 |
Aug 28 2003, 06:57 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,530 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Cleaning does make it go faster.
Changing the oil make it go slower. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I swear. Paul |
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| redshift |
Aug 28 2003, 07:01 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
QUOTE(URY914 @ Aug 28 2003, 08:57 PM) Changing the oil make it go slower. Paul Yes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) M |
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| boxstr |
Aug 28 2003, 08:02 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Paul Your oil is to heavy.
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| Rusty |
Aug 28 2003, 09:00 PM
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Wanted: Engine case GA003709 Group: Admin Posts: 7,941 Joined: 24-December 02 From: North Alabama Member No.: 6 Region Association: Galt's Gulch 
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Actually, Jen's comment was right on with my experience.
My car seems to handle better (more balanced) with a full fuel tank. -Rusty (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) dirty car, being washed by rain right now. |
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| Brad Roberts |
Aug 29 2003, 12:03 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
That is why we cornerweight the cars with a half tank of gas. Fill it up and it adds 36 some odd pounds to the front end. By the end of the race... you want to be just below half way.
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| URY914 |
Aug 29 2003, 06:25 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,530 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
You know they call it "30 weight" and "40 weight" but man, that seems too heavy. I'm looking for some "3 weight" or "4 weight". It has to make a difference.
Maybe I'll just leave out a quart or two.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Paul |
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| redshift |
Aug 29 2003, 06:33 AM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
QUOTE(URY914 @ Aug 29 2003, 08:25 AM) You need a helium baaa-loon. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) M |
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