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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 11:23 AM
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Ive just bought a yearr 2000 s2000, it has 16kmiles and has recently been serviced! have had the car for 2 weeks, but just today have felt that in first gear it isnt as snappy as it was. any1 have any ideas y?? (car is in mint condition very well looked after)
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 11:24 AM
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check your oil level
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 11:26 AM
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oil seems fine??
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 11:33 AM
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Maybe you're used to it now.
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 11:36 AM
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i dunno, i was thinkin that, jst seems like up to 5000 rpms lags a bit
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 12:21 PM
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its probably just you getting used to it. When i first got it and hit vtec i was like "OH **** HARDCOREE" and now its just regular. Probably just the hype wearing off.
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 01:27 PM
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You cant go by your butt dyno, get a real dyno and see.
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 01:50 PM
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Of course the powerband 'lags' a little before 6k though...
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 07:41 PM
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try new gas!
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 08:23 PM
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mine runs quicker in cold weather, could be a temp difference
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 12:21 PM
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Try losing some weight you fat expletive.
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 12:44 PM
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poor car needs more miles...

carbon build up = more comp= more power
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 02:10 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by S@nt0s &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
carbon build up = more comp= more power </TD></TR></TABLE>

lmao
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