[Silly Little Cars] conventional wisdom about GO-4 models(pcking)

[pcking]

Steve,

That's a great start.

Thank you,

Peter


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>>Is there any wisdom about which GO-4 model might be better than the 
>>others?
> IMHO, Ford (mazda) powered, 95-99 or so go4.
>
>>Someone said that the 4 cylinder Hyundai motor in the 04 was not imported 
>>into the US. The '96 used a 1.3 liter Ford. From which car?
> The '96 should have a Ford Aspire drivetrain. I think all Hyundai powered 
> are 1.0L 3 cylinders and all go4s are automatic.
>
>>Are parts available?
> Yes, for the Ford/mazda.
>
>>Are some models more problematic than others?
> Not sure.
>
>>Where did the transaxle come from.
> Ford Festiva/aspire
>
>>Is it a car unit?
> Yes.
>
>>Which one?
> jatco 3 speed
>
>>Did it change with the engine?
> Not sure what comes with the hyundai.
>
>>Is there a tech section to the web site?
>
>
>>Common maintenance issues that are unique to the GO-4?
> Crude parking brake on 93 and older. Poor airflow to radiator for engine 
> and transaxle cooling. Lack of instrumentation to know what is going on.
>
>>Removing the governor?
> It's electronic with a special speed sensor in the transaxle, replacing 
> the cable driven setup on festivas/aspires.
>
>>Model explanations?
> The following may not be entirely accurate
> 90-93, Ford Festiva (Kia body) automatic (jatco 3 speed) and 1.3L 4 
> cylinder (mazda sohc). Single torsion arm rear suspension with centered 
> coilover.
> 94-98, Ford Aspire (Kia body)automatic (jatco 3 speed) and 1.3L 4 cylinder 
> (mazda sohc). Independent rear suspension with coilovers.
> 99-present, Hyundai automatic and 1.0L 3 cylinder. (not shared with any US 
> import vehicle)
>
> Up to about 94, they used acrylic sliding side windows in one-piece doors 
> and the model is a P35.
> Newer generally have fixed tempered glass side windows with two-piece 
> doors, allowing the window to slide back separately. The models are 
> interceptor I, II, III.
>
>
> Steve
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