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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Automotive Insanity > Lucas electrics and power windows? Now that's what I call adding lightness
 
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BloodBag
Sep 20, 2008

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kimbo305 posted:

Just drove the Boxster over to the shop to leave for an oil change in the morning, preparing for the drive back to FL.
Man, electronic fuel injection and engine management rules. The robustness of the motor off idle and its lack of variation as it warms up makes it so easy to drive.

The Europa in comparison is so finicky until it's warmed up, at which point it's just weak until 3k.

That's the reason when people look at 914s, they're told to stay away from ones that have had the factory fuel injection removed. Not only is it an indication of PO fuckery, it is a giant step backwards from the old Bosch jetronics. Carb issues suck rear end and I don't even want that poo poo on a motorcycle.

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BloodBag
Sep 20, 2008

WITNESS ME!

Seminal Flu posted:

:siren:

Don't mean to threadjack, but since we're talking about early '70s Lotus:

I stopped at an estate sale near me today and found a '72 Elan. 59k miles, original dead owner. Passed at $19k, because I couldn't find reliable pricing... they want the car sold by 3 today... thoughts?






Buy it you pleasant fellow!

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BloodBag
Sep 20, 2008

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 Wasn't it the original mini that had the dashpot in the carbs share oil with the engine so if you'd change weights the carb response would change?

I'm so glad I don't have to tune and balance 4 weber 40 IDFs on my 914 anymore.

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