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26 minutes ago, Drak3 said:

Don't lump me in with them. I'm an enthusiast of mechanic design, be it engines, weaponry, or productive machinery. Not a guy with a wrench that reads the marketing garbage AFE/insert other "enthusiast" brand that can't legally warranty half of their products.

 

I fail to see a correlation between people screeching variations of "forced induction is more efficient!!! Reclaimed energy!!!" and anything I've said.

If you can't be civil. Please leave

 

Edit. That goes for everyone in the thread

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3 hours ago, chaozbandit said:

No INDYs been doing a mix for a few years. 5 ovals, 5 road courses and 5 street courses. I believe they only use Sebring for testing, but per RACER they were hitting 53/54 second laps with the new bodywork.

 

 

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6 minutes ago, bimmerman said:

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Thanks man, Yeah did see a new clutch and fan surround is super cheap, Ok so I'll Already accept that the water pump is gone, so water pump and new bottle are on the list. 

 

With the manual how does the Bently one compare to the Green Haynes one? 

 

Guess I'll keep the Stock fan just replace whats needed. If there is a bit of oil leaking (Don't know Location Yet) anything you can suggest. I can get my hands on another block but it'll be just the block. and think the leak could be a seal or something. 

 

The belts are fairly new, but one looks like its about to come off so need to see whats going on there. 

 

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3 hours ago, Not_Sean said:

Guess what got a Nugget!! 

 

Poor thing has been so badly abused. But got it for like $200, needs a good look at the cooling system but engine idles beautifully smooth. 

 

Its the e36 325 Coupe. No idea what I'm planning on doing with it, but first its get it back on the road as more of a daily. 

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I say make it a true daily, make it comfy and such, restore it to a good condition.

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Does talk about semitrucks count, and specifically, ones in simulators like ETS2?

Because if so, the new Scania is gorgeous. Albeit not incredibly practical.

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If semis don't count.... Then here we go...

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In Europe, I know this is the Opel Insignia or Vauxhall Insignia. In Australia it's replacing the Commodore.

 

 

I kinda wished the GS would allow RWD to be an option instead of the other trims being RWD with AWD option and the GS/TourX being AWD standard or whatever.

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13 minutes ago, terrytek said:

I say make it a true daily, make it comfy and such, restore it to a good condition.

Yeah, I'm thinking something along those lines, I won't put big money into it, actually Super Keen to Wrap it as never done that on a car before but who knows, for now, it's sorting out the cooling system, and a bunch of other broken bits it came with. Once I know its going to be worth it to repair then will look at the nice things like that. 

 

As I said the issue Is don't want to split the money to much between it and my ST. So its more of a fun project to kill time and learn things about cars 

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21 hours ago, Wedsea040 said:

No issues with air bubbles or creasing? I've heard some people have issues with that type of stuff.

Had no issues personally. If you can, take them off the car it will help a lot 

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35 minutes ago, Not_Sean said:

Thanks man, Yeah did see a new clutch and fan surround is super cheap, Ok so I'll Already accept that the water pump is gone, so water pump and new bottle are on the list. 

 

With the manual how does the Bently one compare to the Green Haynes one? 

 

Guess I'll keep the Stock fan just replace whats needed. If there is a bit of oil leaking (Don't know Location Yet) anything you can suggest. I can get my hands on another block but it'll be just the block. and think the leak could be a seal or something. 

 

The belts are fairly new, but one looks like its about to come off so need to see whats going on there. 

 

Happy I found someone who knows these 

Bentley is significantly better than Haynes.

 

If your stock fan is missing blades, it needs replaced (the imbalance will kill it, and wear out the new water pump's bearings quickly). If it isn't, then it should be fine. The fan's what, $50?

 

Oil -- oh man. Oil pan gasket, rear main seal, rear input bearing, front seal, timing cover, timing chain tensioner, vanos gasket, oil filter housing gasket, valvecover gasket, oil dipstick tube/gasket, etc etc. Narrow down where it's coming from first. I wouldn't go to the effort of swapping blocks unless the engine internals are trash.

 

Could also be power steering, which is normal to leak. Replace all the hoses for ~$200

 

You likely need a new set of tensioners and idler pulleys if the belt is trying to slip off, estimate ~$100-200.

 

There's a popular saying for the E36 M3- it's a $10-12k car. Subtract your purchase price from that amount, and that's roughly what you'll throw at it in the first year or two to bring it up to snuff.

 

For the non-Ms...call it a $5k car. Most of the wear and maintenance components are the same so the delta really is just the value of M over non-M.

 

I think you have quite a good learning project on your hands. These are super easy cars to work on and learn, but they're expensive to keep running. The cheaper parts will not last as long as the OE parts, so if you aren't intending on selling it soon, I'd pony up for the higher quality parts.

 

All that said-- these are super fun cars to drive, once they're in good shape. There is light at the end of the tunnel but it will take money and time to get there.

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29 minutes ago, bimmerman said:

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Thanks man, Got a mate with an e36, so will buy the book together so if I sell the car it'll still help him out. 

 

when you say cheap parts don't last long what are we talking 20 000km 50 000km or 5000km? I drive 2km to work and most driving will be sub 15km a day. so if I do keep it it would just be to run around town. 

 

I'll get pictures of the oil leaks and seek your guidance :P 

 

yeah will replace the Fan blades (See they a separate item, will prob also need a new clutch) and do the water pump, saw some with metal impellers  yeah thinking it'll need all that done as well. Man turing into a huge project and haven't even seen whats wrong yet. 

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9 hours ago, terrytek said:

a Miata??? wuuuuuuuut

Yup, 1999 NB.

 

7 hours ago, bcredeur97 said:

hue hue hue

Can't wait xD

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Just now, byalexandr said:

Yup, 1999 NB.

 

Can't wait xD

quite the twist. I wished you went FWD and got a protege manual instead but that will do. Tell me again, what's gonna be of the Speed3 again?

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1 minute ago, terrytek said:

quite the twist. I wished you went FWD and got a protege manual instead but that will do. Tell me again, what's gonna be of the Speed3 again?

Fwd isn't the answer

 

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10 minutes ago, AlwaysFSX said:

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gotta side with him. impractical for daily use.

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6 minutes ago, terrytek said:

gotta side with him. impractical for daily use.

I don't think it's wholly impractical for daily use.

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1 minute ago, AlwaysFSX said:

I don't think it's wholly impractical for daily use.

I wouldn't even remotely call it a grocery getter, unless you live on a box of cereal and a bowl of milk a day. Plus passenger seating is limited, and looks kinda cramped for even 2. But still looks like they're fun as hell to drive still.

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3 minutes ago, terrytek said:

I wouldn't even remotely call it a grocery getter, unless you live on a box of cereal and a bowl of milk a day. Plus passenger seating is limited, and looks kinda cramped for even 2. But still looks like they're fun as hell to drive still.

Then prelude is the Answer, more power, more room, and actually beat the Miata a few years as best handling car

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1 hour ago, terrytek said:

I wouldn't even remotely call it a grocery getter, unless you live on a box of cereal and a bowl of milk a day. Plus passenger seating is limited, and looks kinda cramped for even 2. But still looks like they're fun as hell to drive still.

You can get groceries in a Miata..

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Now I'm looking for beaters for 3K or less, and of course Preludes and other Saabs are my go to

 

Can get some clean ass stuff for 3K now it seems

 

https://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/d/2001-honda-prelude-base/6468275424.html

 

https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/d/1998-honda-prelude/6465903240.html

 

https://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/cto/d/2003-saab-needs-nothing-nice/6461067262.html

 

https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/d/1985-saab-900/6453803783.html

 

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"Miatas aren't practical"

 

 

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1 hour ago, terrytek said:

gotta side with him. impractical for daily use.

Not really. Trunk is more spacious than you think. + the parcel shelf under the rear window is pretty big. 

 

+ if you’re by yourself the passenger seat is only 4 bolts. I’ve taken mine out a few times to say, transport a large object such as a tire before

 

the biggest downside really is driver fitment. Anything more than 6’ and it’s pretty much a no go. I’m 5’11” and I still find myself uncomfortable at times. Mainly with the steering wheel being in the way of my legs.

 

If only I could solve that without ensuring my death in a car accident...

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3 hours ago, wcreek said:

Does talk about semitrucks count, and specifically, ones in simulators like ETS2?

Because if so, the new Scania is gorgeous. Albeit not incredibly practical.

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1 minute ago, bcredeur97 said:

Not really. Trunk is more spacious than you think. + the parcel shelf under the rear window is pretty big. 

 

+ if you’re by yourself the passenger seat is only 4 bolts. I’ve taken mine out a few times to say, transport a large object such as a tire before

 

the biggest downside really is driver fitment. Anything more than 6’ and it’s pretty much a no go. I’m 5’11” and I still find myself uncomfortable at times. Mainly with the steering wheel being in the way of my legs.

 

If only I could solve that without ensuring my death in a car accident...

I fit in a NA at 6'5"

 

But I'm all torso height and have short legs, car also had a Bride Low Max seat, and quick release steering wheel which probably contributed to me actually fitting

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2 hours ago, byalexandr said:

Yup, 1999 NB.

 

Can't wait xD

Haven't been following but what happened to your MazdaSpeed3?

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1 hour ago, bcredeur97 said:

Not really. Trunk is more spacious than you think. + the parcel shelf under the rear window is pretty big. 

 

+ if you’re by yourself the passenger seat is only 4 bolts. I’ve taken mine out a few times to say, transport a large object such as a tire before

 

the biggest downside really is driver fitment. Anything more than 6’ and it’s pretty much a no go. I’m 5’11” and I still find myself uncomfortable at times. Mainly with the steering wheel being in the way of my legs.

 

If only I could solve that without ensuring my death in a car accident...

Cage + harness

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