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Date Posted: 07:56:53 12/19/02 Thu
Author: Michael R. Tomkins
Subject: Re: this Car Sucks
In reply to: Jenya 's message, "Re: this Car Sucks" on 18:57:33 12/18/02 Wed

>It's a bit sad something like this happened, low gas
>mileage and poor performance generally means something
>is wrong, worn compression rings, worn bearings etc
>(leaving the hand brake on, ha ha). Dumping a car and
>then spitting on it is not really the best way. Sorry
>things turn out bad but these cars have potential.
>imagine how fast a Honda Acura will go with the suped
>up D's donk in it. It would be one of the faster Auras
>about. The D is a heavish luxury type car, though far
>from the heaviest, the Acura is a light run about in
>comparison.
>I'm just wondering what he is comparing it to.
>I have a turbo charged Skyline as well as the DOHC 92
>Diamante.
>Both are pretty quick, but I can't compair them due to
>the power curves are very different and body weights
>are to different.
>If I want power on tap with the skyline it's got to be
>over 3.5 grand on the tacho, the D's a bit different
>and hence drive it differently. Sorry I drifted of the
>mark. Something must have been wrong with the engine,
>engine management, drive train...

Yep, very well said. :)

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