Matts Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Ok so i admit it and im a little worried, my starlet cd is fully standard oem spec at the moment and i admit i have been giving it the treatment trying to keep up with a few cars when i first got it out on the road, i tend to be alot more slow and carefull now but i just wandered how much these engines can take? i was at 5000 rpm in 3rd gear and so forth and to me the car seems to be getting slower? or am i just getting used to the power? i get scared the i will damage the engine, it also seems alot more powerful on choke when its cold than it does warm? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryan lang Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 you'll just be getting used to the power bud, they are proper good engines Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matts Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 you'll just be getting used to the power bud, they are proper good engines i was hoping to get down to a meet or something so people can have a check over and just clarify that its all good for me ive not done any mods so far apart from a k&n panel filter which i have yet to receive through the post, i did a full genuine service the other day however i was looking at getting to JAE but i dont know anyone well on the forums and i dont really have anyone to convoy with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryan lang Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 come along to japfest 2 with a name badge haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matts Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 (edited) come along to japfest 2 with a name badge hahathats like 3 days do i not have to have a prepaid ticket? ahha Edited July 5, 2012 by Matts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryan lang Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 you can just park in public carpark and walk across my borthers parking in the public carpark, banged up blue and white civic if you spot it haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 You will just be getting used to the power as long as you service them regularly they are fine I drove mine hard all the time for 5 years and the engine still lives all be it in another car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
td04 glanza Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Where about you from bud? defo come to jf2 gonna be wicked ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaulStarletSR Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 mines had 155k in my old SR and everyday i gave it a kickin n tbh the next day after a good hard drive the engine felt smooth as if id cleard the cobwebs out lolrev happy and didnt want for anythin, theyr bulletproof ;-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuDoc 72 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 4efe? the power? am i missing out on somthing here? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drongo boi Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 4efes last forever no.matter how much shit ya give em lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matts Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Where about you from bud? defo come to jf2 gonna be wicked ;)i may do should be good get to know some people, in chesterfield bud? you?mines had 155k in my old SR and everyday i gave it a kickin n tbh the next day after a good hard drive the engine felt smooth as if id cleard the cobwebs out lolrev happy and didnt want for anythin, theyr bulletproof ;-)Ahh ok bud thanks for that my minds at rest now.You will just be getting used to the power as long as you service them regularly they are fine I drove mine hard all the time for 5 years and the engine still lives all be it in another car.thanks also bud ill be sure to service regularly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wssoR Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 As said keep it well maintained and you can abuse it as much as you and ut eont put a foot wrong Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yaristurbo Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 As above even my old 2e engine was strong and fairly good even with a blown head gasket Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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