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07-02-2020, 04:44 PM | #29 |
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I had a MK6 GTI before this and traded for the FRS because it was boring. I'd probably be bored with the turbo 4 Camaro and Mustang.
You are getting a car at the end of its production run so expect it to last forever if you take car of it, there are few of them on the road so it will be relatively rare, and with the 2017 and on MYs they have fully dialed in the driving experience. I have a 2013, so I am somewhat biased against the car. In many ways it has aged well, but there are some underlying issues with early models that make the car feel worse than it actually is, like being twitchy at the limit, having a few bad NVH issues with the engine, and generally riding like garbage. But if my car died or got hit, I would not hesitate to buy another one. |
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For what it's worth, I haven't heard of anyone having engine issues because of e85. Every once in a while, I'll run a tank of 91 through it and I'll change out the oil a little sooner, but that's about it. The OFT e85 tune is quite good from what I've seen in my logs. Only wish it was available closer to tracks like Buttonwilllow!
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The Integra GSR was so good!! My brothers girlfriend had one and we always borrowed it. It was black on black leather. The Integra Type R is probably my all time favorite FWD car, I will own one some day! (Hopefully before prices get much higher) A good buddy of mine had one, it was broken into two times, and the red Acura badge was stolen at one point. He stopped driving it he was so worried about it getting stolen. This was in about 2003. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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E85 hasn't had any adverse effect on a car engine made after about 1980. They don't use the same natural rubber materials anymore so there is nothing for it to dry out and destroy. Modern poly, silicone and other synthetics stand up much better.
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One note is that pretty much all fuel in the US is e10-e15. |
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Agree an e85 tune really wakes up the car. OFT +e85 is best bang for your buck
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