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mischief posted:
How does that thing handle with the V6 up front? The weight distribution makes it seem front heavy. I think the I4 is something like 61/39.
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Aug 18, 2012 14:38
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It's got two rock chips in the hood that are driving me nuts.
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Bovril Delight posted:How does that thing handle with the V6 up front? The weight distribution makes it seem front heavy. I think the I4 is something like 61/39. Edmunds measured the 3.5 at 62/38.
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Aug 18, 2012 17:03
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A better shot of the new guy: And both of my cars together:  Any advice for a few stone chips on the sides of the 3? Worth taking to a body shop? I'm going to keep it a few years.
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Aug 18, 2012 17:24
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BiRD BoY posted:A better shot of the new guy: I've got stone chips on my 09 MS3 hood, and on the roof right near the windshield. I just bought a small vial of touch up paint from the local Mazda dealership, but I'm definitely no expert at applying it. I'm sure a body shop could do a pretty good job, but I have no idea how much they would charge.
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Aug 18, 2012 21:48
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My daily is just a Jetta. Here's the weekend ride - 1969 BMW 1600 Cabriolet with an s14 out of an e30 M3. 
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Aug 18, 2012 22:27
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littlewing posted:My daily is just a Jetta. I'm just going to sit here  a little while if that's OK with you.
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Aug 18, 2012 22:51
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So I have a new job, 8 miles from the house, 10 red lights, 3 stop signs, and I can't get my Jetta TDI out of 4th gear at any point in the drive. gently caress that, time for something big and comfortable, screw gas mileage. So... enter the Caddy  So boring, so comfortable. Time to order the stuff to put the stupidest stereo in it I've ever built, because, gently caress it why not?
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Aug 18, 2012 22:55
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Bovril Delight posted:How does that thing handle with the V6 up front? The weight distribution makes it seem front heavy. I think the I4 is something like 61/39. I've had a lot of fun with it. My dad and I used to do seriously casual autocross in his 350Z from the same year and it feels surprisingly similar. I've been driving a tank of a 1998 Accord coupe for over a decade with a V6 so maybe I'm just used to the weight? I'm also not a race car driver, so it might actually handle like poo poo.  littlewing posted:My daily is just a Jetta. That's gorgeous. I've always liked the older BMW body styles. mischief fucked around with this message at 23:35 on Aug 18, 2012 |
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Aug 18, 2012 23:31
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littlewing posted:My daily is just a Jetta. Thats just an amazing little weekend ride, I am so jealous. Never sell it.
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Aug 18, 2012 23:39
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Just picked up a 1996 900SE (2.0t) for $1500. Needs minor work. Phone doesn't like to take photos when it's getting rained on.
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Aug 18, 2012 23:39
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littlewing posted:My daily is just a Jetta. Woah  Engine shots/more photos?
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Aug 19, 2012 00:03
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What better excuse to go for a quick rip around the back roads of south - western Ontario than a being stuck at a friends childs birthday.  The kids dad came with us too. GTi_guy fucked around with this message at 00:52 on Aug 19, 2012 |
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Aug 19, 2012 00:46
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Grimster posted:So I have a new job, 8 miles from the house, 10 red lights, 3 stop signs, and I can't get my Jetta TDI out of 4th gear at any point in the drive. I get that the boring commute inspired you to buy something comfortable over sporty, but what required the extra size over the Jetta? New job require hauling gear?
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Aug 19, 2012 06:27
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mutt2jeff posted:Thats just an amazing little weekend ride, I am so jealous. Never sell it. Thanks! I don't plan on selling it. It's been in my family since my Dad bought it in '72. Hopefully I can pass it on to my future kids. ash with a five posted:Woah I don't have good current engine shot on me, but it needs to be cleaned and the paint on the valve cover is coming off. I'll probably repaint the cover sometime this year. Here's an older shot from around 2001, just after the motor was swapped in. The insulation panels aren't on the hood anymore and it's got a strut bar now.  Here's a exterior shot from the same time as the one above:  Recent exterior shot with the top up: 
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Aug 19, 2012 06:40
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littlewing posted:Thanks! I don't plan on selling it. It's been in my family since my Dad bought it in '72. Hopefully I can pass it on to my future kids. Holy crap dude. loving awesome. How's it drive with that motor?
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Aug 19, 2012 07:07
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Holdbrooks posted:I finally got the camera to work so here are some pics of the new look. This car looks great, I wouldn't worry about the wheels too much. Long as the brakes clear who cares, really?
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Aug 19, 2012 23:37
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 So I just moved to Michigan and my roommate and I thought it would be a good idea to pick up this $300 1984 RX-7. The clutch slave cylinder and the battery were toast. The guy offered to take those out of the price and we replaced them today. It drove the 60 miles back to our apartment without too much trouble. Just had to hold the choke open a lot and heel toe at stop lights. We're probably going to fix it up a little bit and look into rally crossing it. This is the
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Aug 21, 2012 05:37
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Solosilent posted:
'Sup fellow Michigoon. Buddy of mine had a white FC for awhile as well before our roads and salt finally put the nail in its coffin.  How is the body on yours?
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Aug 21, 2012 18:19
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Solosilent posted:
Do it.
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Aug 21, 2012 18:21
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 click for bigJust bought this, and I already hate now long it takes to say the name 1990 Audi 90 Quattro 20v TWO HUNDRED AND NINETY THREE THOUSAND MILES
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Aug 21, 2012 20:57
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intheflesh posted:
It's awesome no matter how long the name. I need to find myself one of those. For some reason I have the urge to get an older Audi as a second car. If you don't mind, how much was it?
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Aug 21, 2012 21:14
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intheflesh posted:
That sign is incorrect, you are doing things the right way.
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Aug 21, 2012 21:16
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DropShadow posted:, how much was it? Only problem I have to deal with is some strange squeaking sound while driving. Doesn't sound like wheel bearings, rhythmic squeaking sound that does not change with speed or engine RPM or what gear I'm in, and only happens from 25ish to 50ish. what the hell
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Aug 21, 2012 21:20
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intheflesh posted:
I bet the bomb is not working.
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Aug 21, 2012 22:15
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meatpimp posted:I bet the bomb is not working. What do you mean? I know not what the bomb is
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Aug 22, 2012 01:24
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 2005 Subaru Liberty (aka Legacy) 3.0 Spec B with 6-speed STI 'box.
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Aug 22, 2012 06:11
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BiRD BoY posted:A better shot of the new guy: I've always wondered- do they make an aftermarket piece for the front plastic bit that's not plastic? I love the look of those cars (I drive a subaru; I have weird automotive aesthetic taste) but if I had one, I would want to replace that with something maybe body colored? I dunno. That's just always the first thought that pops into my head when I see one. "steady posted:
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Aug 22, 2012 12:45
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The Jabberwocky posted:I've always wondered- do they make an aftermarket piece for the front plastic bit that's not plastic? I love the look of those cars (I drive a subaru; I have weird automotive aesthetic taste) but if I had one, I would want to replace that with something maybe body colored? I dunno. That's just always the first thought that pops into my head when I see one. You can get it sprayed, would probably be the best bet. Aftermarket bumper covers never fit right.
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Aug 22, 2012 13:22
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KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:You can get it sprayed, would probably be the best bet. Aftermarket bumper covers never fit right.
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Aug 22, 2012 15:50
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A month since my last post and here is the glacial progress At this point there can be no further cause for delay, so I hope to have it back next week. I got a final bill of sale out of him a while ago so he can't jack up the price on me. I think it had the effect of causing him to backburner the work even more since he is not making much. Headliner install, 4 wheels restored, all body work and paint with clearcoat and decals applied, $2940.
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Aug 22, 2012 16:13
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movax posted:'Sup fellow Michigoon. Buddy of mine had a white FC for awhile as well before our roads and salt finally put the nail in its coffin. The body isn't too bad. The inside of the fender wells are starting to rust, the bottoms of the doors are starting to rust, and the rear axle is pretty rough. But other than that it seems pretty solid. It's an open diff, so we're prolly gonna replace that rear axle. I think a miata rear end would swap, and maybe look if the miata wheel hubs and brakes could be swapped on. 4x110 is a pretty useless bolt pattern and so are rear drums.
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Aug 22, 2012 20:48
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Aug 22, 2012 23:02
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It's like the opposite of a car mullet -- Sports in front, kids in the rear (and I wish I could get one in the US).
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Aug 22, 2012 23:07
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meatpimp posted:It's like the opposite of a car mullet -- Sports in front, kids in the rear (and I wish I could get one in the US). It didn't always look so sporty - it had a different front bar and headlights that didn't support a front-mounted intercooler. That and it didn't survive a trip into a ditch at speed. Here's what it looked like sitting in the car yard in Osaka where it was built and lived until I bought it. 
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Aug 23, 2012 01:05
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intheflesh posted:What do you mean? I know not what the bomb is The likelihood of you learning very soon is high with that many miles on it http://20v.org/brakprob.htm You'll also need to rob a leprechaun to fill your bomb with green gold. I had a '91 100 Quattro whose bomb died at 100000 miles, replaced the bomb and it blew out the steering rack seals shortly thereafter. I could go on and on...Audis of that era are a blast to drive but I didn't have much luck in keeping mine running. Or housetraining it. Fortunately an errant driver totaled it for me and I ended up making money.
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Aug 23, 2012 01:29
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Goober Peas posted:The likelihood of you learning very soon is high with that many miles on it Oh god, it's been years since I looked at a page like that. So specific and detailed for the most minute things... and that's what those cars need. Continual maintenance just to keep them functioning properly. Late '80s / early '90s Audis were badass in their day, but looking back? Sometimes-rolling nightmares. (As compared to the 4000 I had before that (solid, reliable and bulletproof), and the allroad I had after (multiple swords of Damocles hanging overhead -- suspension, turbos, big $$$ stuff). Late model Audis just feel like VWs. Or maybe the other way around. Anyway, nice 90, I hope it keeps running for you. meatpimp fucked around with this message at 01:52 on Aug 23, 2012 |
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Aug 23, 2012 01:48
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Goober Peas posted:The likelihood of you learning very soon is high with that many miles on it Is there just an electric hydro pump and no vacuum boost on those vehicles? If so, that sounds remarkably similar to the terrible Bendix ABS setup used on Jeep XJs from the early 80s through '91, at which point they switched to a sane setup that actually has fully mechanical brakes plus ABS and won't turn into a 3300lb, 50mph game of russian roulette if the hydro pump fails. The 80s and very early 90s: a bad time to be an ABS-equipped passenger vehicle, apparently.
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Aug 23, 2012 02:43
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Drove the Volvo into work today, and parked it next to a friend's Mini.  I am easily amused.
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Aug 23, 2012 03:29
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God that thing rules.
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