Newbie To the Festiva world

[m715]

That reminds me.. I haven't said welcome either!!! Glad to have you here!

Michael

[batstiva]

I have one more question if anyone knows the answer...

Is it ok to drive at 70-75mph for long periods of time with a 1.3L 4 speed? I wish I had a fifth gear to go to but I don't so is it ok to go that speed?

Thanks!

In answer to your question, I rolled (confirmed by a VA state trooper) 80-85 mph for 400 miles or so on my way to FM3. And I didn't really see any ill effects. I can see where a 5th gear would have been nice, but never owned a 5 speed Stiva, so I guess I'm just used to dealing with 4.

And sorry to be Mr. Tardy to the Party, Welcome to FF.COM!!!

[Charlie1717]

Sweet, that'd be a lot of fun. Not to far either. It's not often you meet people who love festivas!

[Ogrestiva]

Make sure to come out to the meets. you'll meet other festiva fans, see what others are modding on their cars, and have a great time! we have them up here in Chicago all the time.

[m715]

Sorry.... I won't let it happen again....

Michael

[Charlie1717]

Nice! Your making this way to easy for me!

[m715]

5 1/2 to 6 1/2" speakers screw right into existing holes behind your door panels to take care of that problem!

[Charlie1717]

Oh I know! a three hour drive of pure motor noise ha... I just floored it once and got it up to 80+ just to make sure I wasn't redlining it at 75 haha.
Fortunately I had 4 blown speakers in the car to listen to music on the ride home ha! Better than nothing!

[m715]

Glad to set your mind at ease. They always sound like you are over reving the engine at that speed, but you are fine.

[Charlie1717]

Alright sweet thanks! I don't have a tach so I was unsure of the rpm's
Thanks!

[m715]

I've never had any problems doing it. You are running the engine around 4,000 rpm at those speeds.

Michael

[Charlie1717]

I have one more question if anyone knows the answer...

Is it ok to drive at 70-75mph for long periods of time with a 1.3L 4 speed? I wish I had a fifth gear to go to but I don't so is it ok to go that speed?

Thanks!

[ejp2fast]

welcome to the wonder world of festivas!

[Charlie1717]

Thanks everyone for the great tips! I'll definately be throwing some 13" wheels on and the aspire seats will definitely help out!

[MONSOON]

Welcome aboard. Id agree with what everyone has already said, especially the tires. Up there at least. Going to a 13" tire is going to give you alot bigger selection, especially for tires that do better in snow.
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