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E150GT · #31 11-18-2013, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Skippy

Either you don't push it hard, or you've adapted well to managing the difference in handling FWD brings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoICf55jED8

Nah. Its a mazda, not a lotus.

hill · #32 11-19-2013, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Skippy

Either you don't push it hard, or you've adapted well to managing the difference in handling FWD brings.

Any time I've pushed one hard I ran into massive understeer. Massive understeer isn't something I'm used to dealing with and correcting, so it bothers me rather a lot. OTOH, oversteer, including lots of oversteer, is something I'm used to managing. Plus, if I get it wrong, I won't have to see the tree that kills me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoICf55jED8

While I do like throttle steer of RWD’s. Over steer can be induced with a liberal use of the parking brake on FWD.

spdrun · #33 11-19-2013, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by hill

While I do like throttle steer of RWD’s. Over steer can be induced with a liberal use of the parking brake on FWD.

Throttle steer feels natural; you have to "force" parking brake steering. I'd rather have Arrrrr Dubya Deeeeee. All the cool kids have it in their BMWs and Teslas

Can't Know · #34 11-19-2013, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by spdrun

Guy in my home town is selling a 1996 e36 325i sedan for $2 grand, looking at it, it may need another $500 of work -- windshield, ABS sensor, blown radio speakers, but otherwise it's in very good condition with 120k miles. Quite entertaining to drive, 5 speed of course, and shorter than a w123 so easier to park in the city.

Whew.

From the thread title I thought you were moving to Jersey.

spdrun · #35 11-19-2013, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Can't Know

Whew.

From the thread title I thought you were moving to Jersey.

Haha. (Though the car is actually in NJ, so good guess.)

cmac2012 · #36 11-20-2013, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by panZZer

Except for the wheels--I know where there is an identical one to this.

If I had a lot more money and space to store cars I’d try to find and buy it. It was a kick to drive but had some weak spots. I was always having to fix the clutch and tranny. Word I heard was that they grafted the monster 1.5 liter four stroke V4 onto the same transaxle that had been used for the 841 cc 2 stroke 3 cylinder. I never drove or even rode in one of those, to my regret, but I suspect they had a lot less torque than the V4 though the hp increase wasn’t that great, 40 hp bumped up to 55.

Also not sure how keen I’d be on having to replace points, plugs, and condenser every 6,000 miles again.

spdrun · #37 11-20-2013, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by cmac2012

Also not sure how keen I’d be on having to replace points, plugs, and condenser every 6,000 miles again.

You can get electronic points replacements.

cmac2012 · #38 11-20-2013, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by spdrun

You can get electronic points replacements.

I had a feeling that there must be upgrades available for that. I mean, imagine having a cherry 60s Ferrari and having to work the points every few K miles.

Jim B. · #39 11-20-2013, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by spdrun

You can get electronic points replacements.

Yeah I went and put in a Petronix ignition this year in the '67 Cougar after I got sick and tired of that problem with the points.

Likewise, added period correct power steering and front power disc brakes for safety and ease of parking,

Never meant it to be a show car anyway. Just a nice original driver with 45k on it to drive sometimes and enjoy.