Post a pic of your real car
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What happened to him?
Poor health, really. It just wasn't worth it to keep him anymore. Gearbox issues, engine issues and rust issues were all adding up quickly. Once we bought the Leon he really wasn't needed anymore and had spent the last 6 months stood in the garage. It was sort of like putting an old dog down. He's out of his misery now.
Michelin
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Poor health, really. It just wasn't worth it to keep him anymore. Gearbox issues, engine issues and rust issues were all adding up quickly. Once we bought the Leon he really wasn't needed anymore and had spent the last 6 months stood in the garage. It was sort of like putting an old dog down. He's out of his misery now.
That's just sad, Katie... I always liked the Mondeo and seeing how you and your family took care of Bruiser, just made me want one of these even more.He's in peace now.
MagpieRacer
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This is my current "project". Was my wife's car but she's gone up to a 5 door so I was given permission to make this my own. It's a 2003 1.6 Zetec with most of the trimmings, heated front screen, electric windows, air con etc.
She was stock with my wife and I have added 35mm lowering springs so it sits on its new 17" ST170 alloys which I got for less than £100 with 4 good tyres. They needed a refurb so I have plasti dipped them myself in black blue. Sportex back box system for a big more bass and sportiness in the noise without being too silly (it will be doubling up as a family car alongside the 5 door). Small interior touches which haven't all gone in yet but include an imperial blue flocked centre dash surround, sparco wheel cover, new mats and some led backlit switches.
On the to do list, wind deflectors, they seem to be the in thing and now I have experience them in my brother in laws 1 series they do actually work. I would like to get the collection front and rear bumpers to finish off the outside and then looking at the half leather ST170 interior to give the inside the final touch as well.
She was stock with my wife and I have added 35mm lowering springs so it sits on its new 17" ST170 alloys which I got for less than £100 with 4 good tyres. They needed a refurb so I have plasti dipped them myself in black blue. Sportex back box system for a big more bass and sportiness in the noise without being too silly (it will be doubling up as a family car alongside the 5 door). Small interior touches which haven't all gone in yet but include an imperial blue flocked centre dash surround, sparco wheel cover, new mats and some led backlit switches.
On the to do list, wind deflectors, they seem to be the in thing and now I have experience them in my brother in laws 1 series they do actually work. I would like to get the collection front and rear bumpers to finish off the outside and then looking at the half leather ST170 interior to give the inside the final touch as well.
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- Michigan
- Rallywgn81
My Mazda 3! 2.3l MSR with a 5 speed manual.160k-ish miles on her. We've owned this one for 5 years now I believe.
Still in great working shape. Never had any serious engine or transmission issues. And that's saying something given my driving habits. But, she is getting long in the tooth now. Head gasket is slowly letting go, so it's consuming about a quart or two of oil per change. Third gear synchro seems to have lost most of its teeth. Terrible case of the rust thanks to Michigan winters.
As such, we are considering trading it for a new to us car. In fact, the wife picked out this and our explorer, so I get a choice this time. And that choice will be...
A Legacy Spec B! (Not this one though)
I thought about an STi, and maybe 7-8 years ago, but this look appeals to me far more. And there is a chance I might go with a MS6 if the right one is around when we start looking.
Hey @MildAshers
Just a thought, but there are a couple of companies that make bolt in RWD kits for those cars... Just a thought...
Still in great working shape. Never had any serious engine or transmission issues. And that's saying something given my driving habits. But, she is getting long in the tooth now. Head gasket is slowly letting go, so it's consuming about a quart or two of oil per change. Third gear synchro seems to have lost most of its teeth. Terrible case of the rust thanks to Michigan winters.
As such, we are considering trading it for a new to us car. In fact, the wife picked out this and our explorer, so I get a choice this time. And that choice will be...
A Legacy Spec B! (Not this one though)
I thought about an STi, and maybe 7-8 years ago, but this look appeals to me far more. And there is a chance I might go with a MS6 if the right one is around when we start looking.
Hey @MildAshers
Just a thought, but there are a couple of companies that make bolt in RWD kits for those cars... Just a thought...
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Not mine, but my brother recently finished restoring it. It sat in a barn since 1998 or so and my brother picked it up very cheap, like less than $10K. He took the engine out and completely rebuilt it, I believe stock it made about 425hp but he insatlled bigger injectors, a bigger turbo as well as a different cam (among other things) and she should be pushing over 600hp to the wheels now. The best part about the Cat 3406B is that just like the 12 Valve Cummins, it is a completely mechanical engine so there is no need to worry about any electronics, so it is extremely reliable and will make a ton of power for as long as my brother will ever need it.
The truck is an '89 Peterbilt 379.
The truck is an '89 Peterbilt 379.
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- Rallywgn81
forget the HP, what are the torque numbers on that beast?
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- Kentucky, USA
- James_Page
- PageyTheSquid
I believe stock it is around 1450 ft/lb at 1200 RPM, I couldn't tell you what it is now, probably close to 2000 ft/lbs though. It is a 14.6 liter engine, she makes quite a bit of torque.
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Meet Noriko! My project car (and first car!) that I picked up a little while back. She's a 1992 Civic DX hatchback that I plan on building up for VTEC Club, a Honda exclusive series that often takes place at Streets of Willow Springs, which is only about 30 minutes from my house. The engine is the stock D15B7 block with a D16Y8 VTEC head. ECU is chipped as well. My goal is to build the car to handle well on the track, instead of go fast. She doesn't look too pretty now, but I still love her, and hope to be on the track by the middle of next year! Nice to meet you all!!
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Can any tell me what car this is?
https://ibb.co/gxWbAF
Sorry I couldn't get the pic to upload for some reason so all I have is that link to the pic
https://ibb.co/gxWbAF
Sorry I couldn't get the pic to upload for some reason so all I have is that link to the pic
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@EG_Noriko please keep those steel wheels - they look awesome!
In other news, my old barge has been having some work done. New vs. old brake disc backing plates.
25 years of corrosion... and that's just the backing plates. More to come hopefully in a few days.
In other news, my old barge has been having some work done. New vs. old brake disc backing plates.
25 years of corrosion... and that's just the backing plates. More to come hopefully in a few days.
Joey D
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Way up in the mountains, I eventually made it all the way to those radar domes in the distance (little black and white specks):
And on the "beach" around the Great Salt Lake. My truck is a mess because I may have gotten a tad bit stuck.
And on the "beach" around the Great Salt Lake. My truck is a mess because I may have gotten a tad bit stuck.
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- Michigan
- Rallywgn81
That's a Ford GT. Wonder why it's being pulled by that old ranger though.
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on point 
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- Kentucky, USA
- James_Page
- PageyTheSquid
I assume you can sleep/live in back of the cab? What's in the trailer? More trucks?
You could sleep back there, but he usually doesn't drive far enough to need to. This is what is in the trailer.
He builds diesel engines for a living, the first truck is his and the second is a customer.
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