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redbird1
post Feb 24 2006, 10:40 AM
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I have had a pretty lazy winter. I haven't started my car since early December. I was thinking it might be wise to pull the coil wire and turn it over a bit to get some oil moving before I actually start it. Worth the trouble?? Bad idea??? Any thoughts???
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redbird1
post Mar 6 2006, 10:51 AM
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I just said screw it and turned the key. Started right up. Took it for a little ride. About a mile. I hate to say it but the car just really doesn't get it for me. Just does not feel like a refined sports car. I don't know what I expected. Sure, it's pretty fast, 370 RWHP ( did not test it on this run) but with all rod end suppension it's just rough. I don't know. Can't wait for summer. Sure wish I could afford a C5 Z06.
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post Mar 10 2006, 04:12 AM
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QUOTE (redbird1 @ Mar 6 2006, 05:51 AM) *
I hate to say it but the car just really doesn't get it for me. Just does not feel like a refined sports car. I don't know what I expected. Sure, it's pretty fast, 370 RWHP ( did not test it on this run) but with all rod end suppension it's just rough. I don't know.


FWIW I've felt the same way for the past 2yrs or so. Even with a relatively stock suspension our cars have a awful ride quality. Plus compared to alot of other cars I've driven it doesn't feel like I get much feedback either which is the opopsite of what a sports car should do.

I've kept it mostly because its paid for and there is nothing close to the performance for the price. But even that isn't going to be enough much longer. Plus I hardly drive it anymore so I'm beginning to think its a waste to have two cars when I barely drive one of them.
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redbird1   winter storage. restarting car.   Feb 24 2006, 10:40 AM
Teutonic Speedracer   QUOTE (redbird1 @ Feb 24 2006, 05:40 AM) ...   Feb 24 2006, 12:08 PM
redbird1   I just said screw it and turned the key. Started r...   Mar 6 2006, 10:51 AM
94bird   QUOTE (redbird1 @ Mar 6 2006, 05:51 AM) J...   Mar 8 2006, 05:13 AM
CrashTestDummy   QUOTE (94bird @ Mar 7 2006, 11:13 PM) I...   Mar 10 2006, 03:00 AM
Soma07   QUOTE (redbird1 @ Mar 6 2006, 05:51 AM) I...   Mar 10 2006, 04:12 AM
slowTA   Some 'refined' sports cars use better bush...   Mar 6 2006, 03:11 PM
jensend   From its inception onward, the Camaro's bloodl...   Mar 8 2006, 08:18 AM
redbird1   QUOTE (jensend @ Mar 8 2006, 03:18 AM) Fr...   Mar 10 2006, 12:44 AM

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