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JimmyUK Prowler Enthusiast From:london UK |
posted 02-21-2005 05:02 PM
    
YES, I've got it...... Just back from picking it up, drove under the rain and snow, thanx england... I LOVE IT, nothing compare to my 400HP 69 Camaro RS but really fun and it's a real Hot Rod, noticed fews things... -Moisture in headlight, made a search on POA and i'm not the only one, will have to find a way to fix it as over here it's raining a lot. -I will try to explain: when rev and driving the acceleration is not sharp, sound like if you have your feet a bit on the clutch (with manual car of course..), the engine scream a lot compare to the rpm, IS THAT NORMAL??? it's my first kat and too find another one here to compare, good luck... _when engine is hot the idle is moving (not a lot) but play between 900 and 1050 going down and up and down...... - don't have any technical manual with the car, is there any way to download one from somewhere? will post pict in the next few days. can't wait to drive it to france on thursady to see my familly for my Bday . |
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halicat unregistered Admin Use |
posted 02-21-2005 05:05 PM
what a great birthday present jimmy.... these members that are familiar with the mechanics of the car will help you through the little stuff.....enjoy your Kat !!  |
Zack  POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Oklahoma City, OK, USA |
posted 02-21-2005 05:25 PM
Congrats! Have you tried the auto stick mode? Much more fun to drive that way...JMO. Enjoy it! |
Marty Usher         POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States |
posted 02-21-2005 05:28 PM
on the idle moving - check and see if this is when you have the air conditioning on or maybe the defroster on (the defroster position activates the AC compressor) Try turning off the AC and defroster off and see if the idle changing stops |
CJ           POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 02-21-2005 05:54 PM
Congratulations! Don't worry, it doesn't take long to get used to driving it. Heck, I'm only 5' tall, can't see the front end, back end or any of the wheels.........but that sure doesn't stop me! lol!  Drive it and have fun!! |
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JimmyUK Prowler Enthusiast From:london UK |
posted 02-21-2005 06:35 PM
Tried the autostick mode and the engine was screaming less when revs.... but in the traffic in normal mode sounded like the back tyre was spining.. (but they wasn't) any solution or may be its normal... AC and defroster was Off but idle was playing. I'm 6,16ft and have trouble to fit in it... |
Lone Ranger POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From: Sedalia Mo USA |
posted 02-21-2005 08:37 PM
jimmy Congratulations on your new kat Watch the nose when parking...
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ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 02-21-2005 08:41 PM
"I'm 16ft tall and have trouble to fit in it..." Jimmy - put the top down! At that height, you should be able to see the front wheels,,,,and 10 cars ahead of you, lol. Seriously,,,,have you found the second seat adjuster on the driver's seat? There are two,,,work with it. Another thing,,,,make sure you put the nose onto a curb soon,,,,so you will look like many of us ENJOY THE RIDE ------------------ Call 911 - there is a Prowler in my garage....
Larry Salzman - Phx/Mesa, Arizona |
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Lone Ranger POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From: Sedalia Mo USA |
posted 02-21-2005 09:23 PM
quote: AC I forgot to say that was my first mod. lol |
ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 02-21-2005 10:52 PM
I would think that the engine sounding like it is going faster than the actual speed may be due to the fact that the car sat for quite awhile. Give it a little time to adjust. You can also disconnect the battery and leave it off for at least 10 minutes to re-set the computer. It may change several things for you. It goes back to the original pre-sets. Give that a try, take two aspirin and call A/C in the morning. lol |
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JimmyUK Prowler Enthusiast From:london UK |
posted 02-22-2005 03:58 AM
sconecting the batery canr eset the computer???????????? Is normaly the accelration sharp?????????????? For the moment i only drove 50 miles. |
idive POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Texas USA |
posted 02-22-2005 05:27 AM
Disconnecting the battery resets everything back to factory settings. Then, drive the car YOUR way, and it "learns" your way of driving for shifting, etc. I get a scratch in 2nd every time I reset mine.  It may take another 50 miles or so to set in. It will do the same thing (in time) without disconnecting the battery, but its alot quicker to just disconnect it. Clean the terminal while you're at it.Idle fluctuating when hot? Never had a problem with that. How hot is "hot"? This may help provide a better answer. Manuals are available. You can sometimes find one on ebay or try finding one at: https://techauthority.gltghosting.com/webapp/wcs/stores/se rvlet/CustomerHome?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10051 (You may have to look on 2nd page after getting to the right manual page.) Enjoy your Birthday! I'll enjoy mine the day after! This message has been edited by idive on 02-22-2005 at 05:29 AM |
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JimmyUK Prowler Enthusiast From:london UK |
posted 02-22-2005 06:51 AM
Will try to disctonnect the battery tonight or tomorrow if it's snowing again tonight. The engine is fluctuating in traffic jam, not getting really hot (it's snowing outside) but the idle play a bit with few pick at more than 1000 before the regulate at 950. Hope i will fix those trouble to plenty enjoy my new ride. Will look for a manual, how to set up the road trip and other stuff. happy Bday Idive mine is the 27/02 |
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JimmyUK Prowler Enthusiast From:london UK |
posted 02-22-2005 06:51 AM
Will try to disctonnect the battery tonight or tomorrow if it's snowing again tonight. The engine is fluctuating in traffic jam, not getting really hot (it's snowing outside) but the idle play a bit with few pick at more than 1000 before the regulate at 950. Hope i will fix those trouble to plenty enjoy my new ride. Will look for a manual, how to set up the road trip and other stuff. happy Bday Idive mine is the 27/02 |
Bob Hacker POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:McHenry IL USA |
posted 02-22-2005 07:43 AM
Jimmy, Congrats on your Prowler. One seat control is for forward & back, the other is for tilt. You may have the seat one or two notches foward to get the best tilt angle, I am 6'2" I keep mine two notches forward to get the best tilt angle so my head clears the convertable top.   Bob |
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JimmyUK Prowler Enthusiast From:london UK |
posted 02-22-2005 08:14 AM
I found the right position for the seat, fit prefectly, have to try to unplug the battery for 10 minutes to reset the computer and see if the kat drive better. |
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ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 02-22-2005 08:24 AM
quote: Ranger - it only took me 7 miles of driving to make that mod on my cat. Jimmy - glad you found the seat adusters! |
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CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 02-25-2005 07:18 AM
Jimmy..........congratulations on your cat, Happy Birthday and I sent you an email regarding some shop manuals. |
CTProwler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Sherman CT USA |
posted 02-26-2005 08:52 AM
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