C7's shift throws
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From: Croton, NY
1991 mr2 turbo, 2002 coupe
C7's shift throws
Sure did feel short AND more defined and smoother on my new C230 than I recall of the non C7s so I guess I owe Lynn an apology, although I never meant to come off awnry. Everything was great and perfectly in order with two small exceptions.
1. Got Contis, instead of Pilots- bummer huh?
2. Brakes felt spongy. They stopped fine just mushy pedal feel. Anyone experience this or know if its not abnormal?
Aside from item 2 (can't do anything about 1 obviously) I was thrilled and definitely remember why I chose this car- because almost everything about it rocks! I'm picking it up Friday evening!
Wish me well (those who don't already hate me.)
C230K/6speed/orion blue/C7/changer- its the bomb ya'll
1. Got Contis, instead of Pilots- bummer huh?
2. Brakes felt spongy. They stopped fine just mushy pedal feel. Anyone experience this or know if its not abnormal?
Aside from item 2 (can't do anything about 1 obviously) I was thrilled and definitely remember why I chose this car- because almost everything about it rocks! I'm picking it up Friday evening!
Wish me well (those who don't already hate me.)
C230K/6speed/orion blue/C7/changer- its the bomb ya'll
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Great! Another 230k just like mine...er..I mean...ours
I too think the brakes are a bit spongy. It's noticable but not bothersome to me. Maybe a German/European car thing?
I also think the throttle is a little wierd when it's cold. It seems to feel/react different for the first minute or so after cold start-up.
Why do you have to wait till Friday? Either way that's a bummer...
I had to wait, needlessly, a couple days after delivery to take my car home.
I too think the brakes are a bit spongy. It's noticable but not bothersome to me. Maybe a German/European car thing?
I also think the throttle is a little wierd when it's cold. It seems to feel/react different for the first minute or so after cold start-up.
Why do you have to wait till Friday? Either way that's a bummer...
I had to wait, needlessly, a couple days after delivery to take my car home.
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Don't worry dude, I don't think we'll see much of each other on the road! On that note I STILL haven't seen a coupe on the road- and drive 60 miles/day in the highly traveled northern suburbs of NY!! So to me its even more rare than my mr2 (for now) which is truly amazing to me.
I want to pick it up in the daylight, today was no good- car was not prepped anyway, tomorrow's Valentine's day so that's out. And that left Friday- if both my girlfriend and I can get out of work at a reasonable time otherwise it'll have to be Saturday morning.
You don't let your baby warm up first? Nasty owner.
I want to pick it up in the daylight, today was no good- car was not prepped anyway, tomorrow's Valentine's day so that's out. And that left Friday- if both my girlfriend and I can get out of work at a reasonable time otherwise it'll have to be Saturday morning.
You don't let your baby warm up first? Nasty owner.
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Originally posted by avlis
Great! Another 230k just like mine...er..I mean...ours
Great! Another 230k just like mine...er..I mean...ours
The list of Orions keeps going and going and going...
It's strange to think of all of them out there. Wouldn't it be great to have them all together at once?
Zimmer, I'm sure that Lynn's already forgotten your little disagreement. Just remember that everyone here's generally got the same bad info on the ccoupe, so we're all in this together, trying to find the truth. It's out there! :p
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c7 shift throws
Before getting my car, I sat in one in a showroom that didn't have c7. I thought to myself, "Larry, there's no way you'll be happy with a shifter this loose."
The first time I put my car in gear WITH the c7, I instantly noticed it was a shorter throw. I'm used to shifting with a B&M Ripper in my '99 Vette which has NO play at all. The c7 is definitely tighter than the non c7, but not to the point that it's race car tight.
I won't be changing the shifter in the car. I'm pretty happy with it just the way it is :0)
Larry
The first time I put my car in gear WITH the c7, I instantly noticed it was a shorter throw. I'm used to shifting with a B&M Ripper in my '99 Vette which has NO play at all. The c7 is definitely tighter than the non c7, but not to the point that it's race car tight.
I won't be changing the shifter in the car. I'm pretty happy with it just the way it is :0)
Larry
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I'm glad you like your car. Sorry about the tires. The Conti's don't seem to show up very often. You just happened to be next.
The problem with bbs's is that the tone of the message is not readily conveyed as in actual conversation. I accept the apology, but it really isn't necessary.
tommy, have you ever seen the Red Green Show on PBS?
"Remember, we're all in this together. I'm pullin' for ya."
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The problem with bbs's is that the tone of the message is not readily conveyed as in actual conversation. I accept the apology, but it really isn't necessary.
tommy, have you ever seen the Red Green Show on PBS?
"Remember, we're all in this together. I'm pullin' for ya."
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From: Sitting behind thing freakin desk of mine. Dreaming I was playing my Taylors, and driving my Benz. Long Live The VRAA!!!!!!
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you guys are making me want a stick. I have the auto, its ok for me. My delima is this how do you:
1 steer the car
2 shift gears
3 put your arm/hold hands with your gurl all at the same time.
Of course i could always get a girl that could shift for me.
::rushing calling girls who drive a stick:: I'll be back lata gotta make a few calls.
1 steer the car
2 shift gears
3 put your arm/hold hands with your gurl all at the same time.
Of course i could always get a girl that could shift for me.
::rushing calling girls who drive a stick:: I'll be back lata gotta make a few calls.
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It's strange to think of all of them out there. Wouldn't it be great to have them all together at once?
Remember the Smurfs?
You'd think there would be a shortage of Orion blue paint in Stutgart by now.
You don't let your baby warm up first? Nasty owner.
Last edited by avlis; Feb 14, 2002 at 07:59 AM.
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Originally posted by TimmyC230boy
you guys are making me want a stick. I have the auto, its ok for me. My delima is this how do you:
1 steer the car
2 shift gears
3 put your arm/hold hands with your gurl all at the same time.
Of course i could always get a girl that could shift for me.
::rushing calling girls who drive a stick:: I'll be back lata gotta make a few calls.
you guys are making me want a stick. I have the auto, its ok for me. My delima is this how do you:
1 steer the car
2 shift gears
3 put your arm/hold hands with your gurl all at the same time.
Of course i could always get a girl that could shift for me.
::rushing calling girls who drive a stick:: I'll be back lata gotta make a few calls.
However, and more seriously, if you are driving with one hand on the wheel and one hand locked in her palm, you are driving very dangerously. You really should drive with both hands on the steering wheel. Most accidents could probably be prevented if the driver had both hands on the steering wheel, properly at either side of the wheel (NOT at the bottom!).
