Heldenzeit's Garage (Endless Maintenance)
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I might. Want to replace a few other components while I'm in there though.No put them on
Found this old pic today.
Also, people that read this thread should like my new Facebook page! It's all beat up rough looking track cars.
https://www.facebook.com/RoughStyleCars/
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Tried on a set of 15x11 +20 949Racing 6ULs yesterday. They fit great! Wish I could afford them.
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Tried on another set of wheels haha. Volk TE37Vs. Too narrow for my setup, but I like the style.
Also, there may be boost in the future.
Also, there may be boost in the future.
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This car needs a respray...
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This car needs a respray...
Wrap it?
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Ah.
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This car needs a respray...
I love it the way it is, it's like Frankenstein's monster.
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Those would look very good on there.
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While changing the driver side valve cover gasket on the Lexus, I found some odd white powder inside one of the spark plug tubes.
And of course the gasket won't seal. I need to make a point to buy OEM parts only on this car.
And of course the gasket won't seal. I need to make a point to buy OEM parts only on this car.
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"All American Mid Nights Custom" horn bezel. Looked cool in pictures, but looks awful in person. This will sit on the shelf for awhile...
Attempted to position the wiper so its always in the up position, like a Group C car or a touring car. Unfortunately if the blade is perfectly centered, it will bottom out during its sweep. Guess I'll keep them as they were.
Now this is where it gets fun. My long term goal/build theme for this car is to take cues from FIA Group 5 and other crazy aero circuit cars.
So I had a friend photoshop a couple ideas I had.
Longtail taken from a Ferrari 512BB LM, and the front fender modified too. The nose will have a flat air dam, which is proven to work on Miata time attack and wheel to wheel race cars.
Sans wing, which I actually prefer. I have an estimate on the cost to build it, as it's far above my skill level. My goal is to have it on by Miata's at Laguna Seca in October this year.
Maybe about this long? I'll keep the bumper on if I can though.
Attempted to position the wiper so its always in the up position, like a Group C car or a touring car. Unfortunately if the blade is perfectly centered, it will bottom out during its sweep. Guess I'll keep them as they were.
Now this is where it gets fun. My long term goal/build theme for this car is to take cues from FIA Group 5 and other crazy aero circuit cars.
So I had a friend photoshop a couple ideas I had.
Sans wing, which I actually prefer. I have an estimate on the cost to build it, as it's far above my skill level. My goal is to have it on by Miata's at Laguna Seca in October this year.
Maybe about this long? I'll keep the bumper on if I can though.
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You are crazy. In a good way, of course.
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I'm bored of my Lexus. I think I want something sportier, like an XJR-6. 322hp, 378lb ft of torque.
I used to work on them, it will be fine. It's the V8 cars that have all the issues.
I used to work on them, it will be fine. It's the V8 cars that have all the issues.
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Keep having mad thoughts about getting one myself, but then come to my senses. But what I've heard echoes what you say, that the six is more reliable than the V8.
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I can find one out here with less miles than my LS400 for about $4k USD. I'll just have to pick a color I like. I'd probably be ok with a naturally aspirated SWB car also, but I need to drive it. All of our X300s were 4.0L.
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Wait, people race them? That's hilarious. Totally understandable though given how cheap they are. Another thing I've thought of a few times is getting hold of an S-type (which are also dirt cheap) and turning it into a budget track car. Even the 2.5 V6 has 200 horsepower and the 3-litre is 240. Both came with a manual option and those are usually cheaper because... well, who wants a manual Jag? It'd be fantastic.
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An S-type or an X-type? I've never seen a manual S-type, but maybe it was available in England. You can however get a manual, AWD X-type. They look fantastic in red. You can get a manual 95-97 XJR in England too.
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S-type. Both V6s were offered with a manual. Don't think the V8 was and the R definitely wasn't. I think every version of the X-type (3 V6s and a diesel) had a manual option, but Jag ditched the manual on the XJ on the X308 models, which are those after 97.
X-type aside it's surprising they bothered. I can't expect many people went for the manual option. Short of Mercedes it's about the most "auto" brand out there.
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How about a Mercedes W140 manual? I'd say that's pretty weird.
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Made a few changes to the car this week.
Finally installed my headlights by Jetstream. It really changes the look a lot! Also changed the tow hook to a strap.
Picked up a Cobra Evolution S halo seat. Need brackets.
Washed the Lexus and put the rear chrome wheels back on after changing the tires. Looks so pretty!
Finally installed my headlights by Jetstream. It really changes the look a lot! Also changed the tow hook to a strap.
Picked up a Cobra Evolution S halo seat. Need brackets.
Washed the Lexus and put the rear chrome wheels back on after changing the tires. Looks so pretty!
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Life goals.
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Added a set of side skirts by Project G. Really makes the car look lower.
Maybe I'll use this? Idk.
Maybe I'll use this? Idk.
