"CB" (jrcb)
01/14/2020 at 02:04 • Filed to: Jolly Rancher
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"CB" (jrcb)
01/14/2020 at 02:04 • Filed to: Jolly Rancher | 2
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It's clear that it needs to thaw. Battery is now in my dining room warming up and on the trickle charger. Once again, whoever designed the engine bay on this thing is actually the worst. Somehow worse than working in -37.
pip bip - choose Corrour
> CB
01/14/2020 at 03:02 |
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-37 = nope
+29C here at present
gettingoldercarguy
> CB
01/14/2020 at 05:10 |
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The air density has to be ridiculous where you’re at.
Michael
> CB
01/14/2020 at 07:44 |
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Try a Chrysler Sebring. Step 1: Jack up car
Tripper
> CB
01/14/2020 at 08:42 |
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How d o the plastic bits react in those temps? I’m picturing that yellow hood prop holder shattering into a million pieces if you slightly grazed it.
ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com
> CB
01/14/2020 at 10:29 |
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That trickle charger may or may not be able to charge a drained battery, although warming it up will help.
MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick)
> CB
01/14/2020 at 11:30 |
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You seem to be pretty disillusioned with the FiST as of late, care to share some of your gripes regarding the car? For example the engine bay being shitty to work in, that would bother me too.
I’m car shopping and looking for excuses not to stretch my budget and get a high mileage one of these so any of your ownership thoughts would be appreciated
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MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick)
> Tripper
01/14/2020 at 11:31 |
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The kids call him Mr Glass
i86hotdogs
> CB
01/14/2020 at 11:57 |
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If your FiST is making you this upset, I’d gladly take the engine and trans off your hands. The van can use some boosted stick power.
CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
> CB
01/14/2020 at 12:05 |
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So much dirt.
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CB
> Michael
01/14/2020 at 13:41 |
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Yep, removing the tire and fender liner was a great design, Chrysler.
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CB
> Tripper
01/14/2020 at 13:41 |
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Only a few things shattered.
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CB
> MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick)
01/14/2020 at 13:43 |
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In my case:
- Engine bay is tight, even though the battery is right on top. Preformed cables suck.
- Build quality is ehhhh. If you’re buying one, check all your window switches to make sure they actually work.
- Thoroughly look over it to make sure it hasn't been pre-thrashed.
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CB
> ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com
01/14/2020 at 13:44 |
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It's charging now, which is good.
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MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick)
> CB
01/14/2020 at 13:57 |
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Build quality is my main concern, I’ve heard it’s not stellar on normal fiestas and the stiffness of the ST just compounds those issues.
Also the steering feedback in the normal fiesta I drove was garbage, but I have yet to have seat time in an ST. I don’t really care about the power either, just the chassis tuning.
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CB
> MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick)
01/14/2020 at 14:07 |
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Yeah, it's harsh, especially on rough roads. But the steering and shifter are amazing.
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Michael
> CB
01/14/2020 at 15:13 |
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it was to “reduce heat conducted to the battery from the engine compartment to extend the life of the battery”
AKA
“we designed this car and we forgot to leave room for a goddamn battery!!!”