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09-18-2017, 10:40 PM | #1 |
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Picked up the new ride tonight
Finally got it. I work for Toyota so I got it through our lease program. Been on order since mid April.
A few observations from my first 30 or so miles. 1. The clutch with the damn helper spring is WAAAAY to light. Nothing like I'm used to. That spring is coming out as soon as I have a free moment. Some of you older folks will know what I mean when I say it is the equivalent of the '70 Chrysler power steering. 2. I don't think it's underpowered like a lot of people bitch about. I'm staying below 4 grand during break in and it's not bad. I'm looking forward to seeing what it's like in the higher rev band. I'm coming from a Celica All Trac that was running probably 275 HP or so. I'm pleased with what I'm seeing so far. 3. Six gear is a little notchy right now. I'm hoping that smooth's out as it breaks in. The transmission shifts great thought and the gear spacing is really close. The ratios seem to be good so far too. 4. Handling is great. I am not disappointed. Really happy with the color too. I had only seen one or two on the road and pictures don't really do it justice. Looking forward to more miles. |
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09-18-2017, 10:48 PM | #2 |
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People wont realize how great a car it is until its gone.
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Nitro, WV ........ I have/had a whole bunch of relatives from St Albans. I visited there a lot when I was younger. There was this one cute little female cousin ......... oh, never mind ...... I don't understand the bolded part ..... ?? humfrz |
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congrats on the new car!
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Welcome to the Club and congratulations on your purchase!
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Sorry. I meant how freaking light it is. My grandpa had a mid 70s Plymouth Trailduster and you could must about sneeze and the move the steering wheel the power steering was so boosted. No effort, no feedback. That's my take on the stock clutch pedal.
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Congratulations ! We love our 86.
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That helper spring removal made a huge difference for me.
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Clutch feel actually improves the longer you drive, till you feel your clutch is getting really heavy, that means the throwout bearing is on the way out. |
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