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Offline TopGun

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Re: Oops, I did it again... ;-)
« Reply #20 on: September 07, 2011, 05:12:21 pm »
Which is why I used the word "relative".
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Re: Oops, I did it again... ;-)
« Reply #21 on: September 07, 2011, 06:35:17 pm »
Quote from: rrocket on September 07, 2011, 01:00:23 pm
Quote from: Turbo Bob on September 07, 2011, 12:13:32 am


Yes but compared to an RX-8 lots of cars are poor handlers, the RX-8 is very good indeed.  Whereas the GC is just good.

Indeed.  The RX-8 is a fantastic handler.
Yeah except I think there was too much roll with it...at least for me. For everyday I actually prefer the G.
I also hated how the 8 was affected by cross-winds on the high way...not that that in itself is a handling trait.
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Re: Oops, I did it again... ;-)
« Reply #22 on: September 13, 2011, 10:47:11 am »
Quote from: whaddaiknow on September 06, 2011, 03:56:19 pm
The Coupe is an awesome ride, but let us know how he likes the manual in it?

Had coffee with him this morning.  He reports that he finds the 1-2 shift a bit on the notchy side, but the rest are better.  He has no complaints about the clutch.  The biggest adjustment has been the power - just a slight upgrade from his ancient Accord, to say the least.

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Re: Oops, I did it again... ;-)
« Reply #23 on: September 13, 2011, 12:37:07 pm »
I find the 1-2 shift notchy too.
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Re: Oops, I did it again... ;-)
« Reply #24 on: September 17, 2011, 11:29:26 am »
Jaeger, one more bit of convincing - get him to put premium fuel in it.

While Hyundai says regular is fine (and it is), there's a night and day difference running the good stuff. Throttle response improves immensely, it feels ever-so-slightly faster, and the fuel economy even improves by anywhere from 1-2 L/100 km - enough to offset the extra cost! Just because an engine is "ok" to run on 87 doesn't mean it should be. Trust me, it's worth it.

Re: the notchy 1-2 shift, that will improve with time. By about 6,000 km the gearbox will be worked in and operate much more smoothly.
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Re: Oops, I did it again... ;-)
« Reply #25 on: September 17, 2011, 12:00:47 pm »
Thanks Force - I'll suggest that.

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