Hey all, I'm brand new here to these forums, and really new to the whole automotive world. My first car was an 86' Fiero 2M4, but I hit black ice New Year's Eve (wasn't drunk, it was 1:30pm) and spun out into oncomming traffic to get hit by a semi. Fortuneately no one was hurt, but the ass end of my car was laying in one big chunk in the middle of the road.
I've happily switched from the RWDs to my beautiful 1990 (89 it says on the door) Protege/323 SOHC. I love this car, hence my joining the forums ^_^. It seems in good condition, cept the exterior is pretty scratched up, and rust is forming in a Bfew spots underneath, AND the bumper is comprised mainly of Bondo hehe. Running wise it's great, although...
I've noticed some mornings after I start it up, the first bit of driving (reversing out of driveway, then beginning the forward drive) the engine sounds like it's going to stall... sorta... basically, all the bangs in rapid succesion to make the rev, are really spaced out... kinda like ... *bang*....*bang*....*bang* instead of *b-b-b-brrrroooom...* hehe well you get the idea...
It doesn't happen every morning, and I'm almost positive it's not the cold, since I live in Northern Canada, and I've driven it fine from the get go in -20degree Celsius temperature and it's still happening when it's around 5degrees celsius in the morning now.
Also, everything in the car, 'cept the speakers, is stock. So far, for engine work, I'm planning on installing a K&N High Flow Air FIlter, and attaching some new headers. The bumper will come in due time. Any other advice for my car? I already read the 11 cheap mods for the EGT; was just wondering if anyone had some other comments.
Peace out all, feels good to join the family ^_^
I've happily switched from the RWDs to my beautiful 1990 (89 it says on the door) Protege/323 SOHC. I love this car, hence my joining the forums ^_^. It seems in good condition, cept the exterior is pretty scratched up, and rust is forming in a Bfew spots underneath, AND the bumper is comprised mainly of Bondo hehe. Running wise it's great, although...
I've noticed some mornings after I start it up, the first bit of driving (reversing out of driveway, then beginning the forward drive) the engine sounds like it's going to stall... sorta... basically, all the bangs in rapid succesion to make the rev, are really spaced out... kinda like ... *bang*....*bang*....*bang* instead of *b-b-b-brrrroooom...* hehe well you get the idea...
It doesn't happen every morning, and I'm almost positive it's not the cold, since I live in Northern Canada, and I've driven it fine from the get go in -20degree Celsius temperature and it's still happening when it's around 5degrees celsius in the morning now.
Also, everything in the car, 'cept the speakers, is stock. So far, for engine work, I'm planning on installing a K&N High Flow Air FIlter, and attaching some new headers. The bumper will come in due time. Any other advice for my car? I already read the 11 cheap mods for the EGT; was just wondering if anyone had some other comments.
Peace out all, feels good to join the family ^_^
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