Just trying to get a discussion going with the former (and current) Redline owners.
For me, it's two things that I miss most: obviously the addictive whine of the supercharger (with the K&N intake), but also that 'creak' in the clutch pedal when it gets cold outside!
In the 9 years that I owned mine, the only major problem that I really ever had was blowing a spark plug out of the engine. They were able to fix it with a 're-thread' kit (as opposed to replacing the block).
Well, that, and the issue with the spring-loaded shift knob randomly flying off (it even hit me in the face one time).
First thing I did to mine was put a Hurst shifter in it to fix that stupid issue. I got dinged by the power steering failure and a plugged catalyst at 78k. Other than that, reliable.
I gotta say one thing i miss is just how reliable the ol tupperware machine was. in the 4 years i had mine i never had a single problem with it that i didnt cause. Also loved just how easy these things are to tune. Its also fun that no one expects your little saturn to be fast haha. it embaressed quite a few people.
One thing i dont miss though is having no traction. TVS + e85= spinning 1st 2nd and some of 3rd.....did have crappy a/s tires though
I had the reversed intercooler pump wires, the clogged cat, and the shift knob popping off as my main issues while I owned it. The 04's did not have a screw in the shift knob stock...that was the fix after it popped off.
What do I miss most? Dropping into second to feel that mad powah on e85. That...and knowing more than the dealership when I brought it in for work. I got a brand new supercharger at 34k when I knew it was the cat and was telling them from the start it was ...."No sir, we're pretty sure it's the supercharger." Ooooooooooook, have at it boys.
The reversed wiring was an issue on all '04-05s....the w2a system shouldn't heat soak very badly and that was how it was noticed IIRC. Diagnosing it involves the car idling with the heat exchanger fill cap open. If it flows, you're good.....if it doesn't, time to order the Ford bosch part since it's half the price of the one through GM.
I had to do this too, but a $75 part was hardly worthy of remembrance.
Enjoying my redline, since 2006, love my RL, hate GM
regardless i have always enjoy the suicide doors and I have always got compliments for the recaro seats. I love the 17' polished rims and low profile wing.
My issues have been with, issues with cold start.
Issue with water entering through the sunroof, which lead to getting a short out my AAS amp and 2000Watt Amp for 2 12" Polk Audio. Entire audio, gone... $$$
Bad IC Pump, fixxed a few months ago.. Amazon replament part was about $90.00
$$$!!! Biggest issue and most expensive experience. Bad Cat, flex area has gone bad 2 times.... Pain in the A$$ in CA, Over-Price to fix !!!$$$
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