Post a pic of your real car
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that is me and an instructor hittin' the curves of Barber Motorsports Park in B'ham Alabama.
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There she is with the stock wheels and my tow vehicle,...
P.S. Sorry about the eyesore neighbors' yard and chainlink...
and this is my comfort cruiser...
...pictured at my parents house, 2 years ago when it was actually CLEAN!
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ЯebЯuM;2462771Kris Radke, the edit button is your friend
I wasn't smart enough to figure out how to post a picture in the 'edit' mode, I needed the little icon thingy to get it right (on the third try none the less). Sorry.
) and currently own a Mondeo. 
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That's an RX-7. 1.3 liter rotary, not SR20det...............Plus, you wouldn't be able to tell from the outside anyways. But still, nice car, looks good, but get some paint on that bumper.
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SR20DET is his username...
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Whats the bulge on the bonnet for...looks interesting...
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Yea I just noticed, I really don't know why I didn't think to check before.SR20DET is his username...
@Slick Rick: They all have that bulge stock, though I forget what it's for.
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"Hey baby, check out my BULGE!!"
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My new car.
1992 Nissan 180SX, Japanese import. SR20DET redtop with a few little mods, extractors, exhaust, BOV, the usual. The only problem is that between testing it and picking it it has developed a slipping clutch. It only slips when it comes on boost so it's totally driveable at the moment (off boost) but it's still a pain in the arse. But otherwise a decent condition car
Any tips about the clutch from people who own Nissans? Should I just replace it with a stock item since it's not going to be abused or should I put in a slightly tougher aftermarket one when the time comes for a replacement?
1992 Nissan 180SX, Japanese import. SR20DET redtop with a few little mods, extractors, exhaust, BOV, the usual. The only problem is that between testing it and picking it it has developed a slipping clutch. It only slips when it comes on boost so it's totally driveable at the moment (off boost) but it's still a pain in the arse. But otherwise a decent condition car
Any tips about the clutch from people who own Nissans? Should I just replace it with a stock item since it's not going to be abused or should I put in a slightly tougher aftermarket one when the time comes for a replacement?
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Oh god I hate you so much right now.
Nice buy, how much did it set you back?
Now I know when you buy a car like this you always say to yourself that you wont thrash it and you'll look after it but that is never the case now is it
So I would suggest going to an aftermarket clutch but something within reason, something close to stock but will handle a fair bit of abuse.
I'm super keen on an FD RX7 now
Nice buy, how much did it set you back?
Now I know when you buy a car like this you always say to yourself that you wont thrash it and you'll look after it but that is never the case now is it
So I would suggest going to an aftermarket clutch but something within reason, something close to stock but will handle a fair bit of abuse.
I'm super keen on an FD RX7 now
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Oh god I hate you so much right now.
Nice buy, how much did it set you back?
Now I know when you buy a car like this you always say to yourself that you wont thrash it and you'll look after it but that is never the case now is it
So I would suggest going to an aftermarket clutch but something within reason, something close to stock but will handle a fair bit of abuse.
I'm super keen on an FD RX7 now
Thank you
.It was $7500, I didn't know the clutch was in this state when I paid for it, only realised on the way home. It's not in perfect condition, but it's a SR turbo manual for $7500 so I can put up with a few imperfections.
Only plus side is that it mean I won't be on boost and therefore saving petrol. But now I have to wait even longer to drive it properly
Aren't FDs pretty expensive? But they are quite good on petrol and very reliable so I suppose you won't have to worry about that once you buy one.
Oh wait....
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Thank you
It was $7500, I didn't know the clutch was in this state when I paid for it, only realised on the way home. It's not in perfect condition, but it's a SR turbo manual for $7500 so I can put up with a few imperfections.
Only plus side is that it mean I won't be on boost and therefore saving petrol. But now I have to wait even longer to drive it properly
Aren't FDs pretty expensive? But they are quite good on petrol and very reliable so I suppose you won't have to worry about that once you buy one.
Oh wait....
It's also a bonus that the car is in stock standard condition so you can enjoy the experience of buying and fitting aftermarket parts :thumbsup:
FDs tend to go for around the 15-20k mark for an average mileage (100k) 1995/6 model.
After an engine rebuild I can see a lot of money going up in exhaust smoke and petrol fumes and I can say the same for you
I must admit though, I drove the tits off my Escort and the damn thing just would not die, aside from the diff pin blowing out, but when it came to my CRX I've barely driven it hard at all.
I think it's because with the increase in power comes the ability to break the speed limit very quickly so it's usually a 1st gear burn with a short stint in 2nd then onto 4th or 5th. You might find the same with your car, after all you just spent a lot of money on it and you dont wanna lose it when a cop sees you pulling mad drifts.
Look after it, it's fun pulling engines apart and doing maintainence
I just realised that I've got 3 B16A bottom ends, 2 cylinder heads and 2 gearboxes at my disposal 
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It's also a bonus that the car is in stock standard condition so you can enjoy the experience of buying and fitting aftermarket parts :thumbsup:
FDs tend to go for around the 15-20k mark for an average mileage (100k) 1995/6 model.
After an engine rebuild I can see a lot of money going up in exhaust smoke and petrol fumes and I can say the same for you
I must admit though, I drove the tits off my Escort and the damn thing just would not die, aside from the diff pin blowing out, but when it came to my CRX I've barely driven it hard at all.
I think it's because with the increase in power comes the ability to break the speed limit very quickly so it's usually a 1st gear burn with a short stint in 2nd then onto 4th or 5th. You might find the same with your car, after all you just spent a lot of money on it and you dont wanna lose it when a cop sees you pulling mad drifts.
Look after it, it's fun pulling engines apart and doing maintainence
Yea, I was looking for something basically stock just so that I could modify it to my liking. I'm pretty poor at the moment since I own two cars but once the MX gets sold I might start buying some parts (after a new clutch of course), some nice wheels would not go amiss and the tyres on there are getting on a bit.
To be honest I was going to treat this car pretty carefully for a fair while since it's a big step up from what I have been driving. I don't want to write it off doing dumb s***.
If it was up to me I'd probably end up with more than a few cars by now but unfortunately my Mum is pretty harsh about that, only 1 car for me right now. As soon as I'm on my own though.....
Nice collection of B16 parts you've got there, going to build up another Honda are you?
Speaking of which, any progress on the Civic? Or anything done to the CRX?
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Civic is on hold till next year when I'll be better prepared, I'm currently deciding if I want to do anything with the CRX, might do intake/headers and an exhaust and with the collection of engine parts in the garage build up a mild NA build with some fresh new OEM parts and then sell it off.
I'd like some Mugen RNRs like this:
I missed out on some a few weeks ago for $500
But yeah, hanging out for some RWD turbo action at the moment
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Civic is on hold till next year when I'll be better prepared, I'm currently deciding if I want to do anything with the CRX, might do intake/headers and an exhaust and with the collection of engine parts in the garage build up a mild NA build with some fresh new OEM parts and then sell it off.
I'd like some Mugen RNRs like this:
I missed out on some a few weeks ago for $500
But yeah, hanging out for some RWD turbo action at the moment
Better prepared = Having more money to spend?
Those are some really nice rims, really go nice with the CRX. Pity you didn't buy 'em, they would have added some nice JDM bling to the CRX.
What sort or RWD turbo you looking at? Seriously considering an FD3S or more along the lines of a Nissan? A dirty old Loridog? 💡
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Yeah I've actually got my eye on different set of wheels at the moment, hopefully grab them next weekend.
Yeah, also with a forged motor ready to drop in when the stocker self ventilates
FD3S would be nice, I don't like in Whangavegas so a Cefiro or Laurel is out of the question.
FDs are common here but not boy-racer/driftard common so I should be able to pick one up in decent condition.
This is from when I dropped in the shocks from the Civic, looked good but the top four coils of the spring were bound up at that height for some reason and two of the shocks take ages to come back up when fully depressed so I might get something newer to drop it lower to the ground for the new wheels.
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Yeah I've actually got my eye on different set of wheels at the moment, hopefully grab them next weekend.
Yeah, also with a forged motor ready to drop in when the stocker self ventilates
FD3S would be nice, I don't like in Whangavegas so a Cefiro or Laurel is out of the question.
FDs are common here but not boy-racer/driftard common so I should be able to pick one up in decent condition.
This is from when I dropped in the shocks from the Civic, looked good but the top four coils of the spring were bound up at that height for some reason and two of the shocks take ages to come back up when fully depressed so I might get something newer to drop it lower to the ground for the new wheels.
What sort of wheels? Any pics?
I was kinda joking about the Laurel, it's true about everyone from Whangas driving them though, I was up there a while back to see a mate and almost every second car was a drift Cefiro or Laurel.
The FDs are a real nice car even if they are rotary, it'd be nice to have something a bit different from all the S14s cruzing the streets. Good luck with looking for one 👍
The CRX looks good lowered, the hubcaps really are in pretty whorey condition though, I can see why you're shopping for new wheels.
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Doh!! it had to be right at the end
I think it would look better without the rear spoiler...
I like to take it off and weld up the holes, but i have no time. Since it's my only car, i need it for work so i can't have it down for a long amount of time.
Whenever i get the time, i have more pressing matters like repainting the car.It's had the same color scheme for years and i think it's time for a change. I like to paint the front just grey and maybe the roof grey also.
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Heres my baby i'll be getting in the spring...
89 Skyline GTS-T
Details:
A GTR front bumper, side and rear skirts and a GTR wing match a GTS-t perfectly. Match this with a HKS exhaust, intake and suspension and you have a perfect combination of looks and performance. Also custom paint color and airbrushing on the hood make this unique
Odometer (km) 93071
Style Coupe
Additional Highlights
17" Work Ewing staggered wheels, HKS air filter, 3.5" HKS Hipower catback exhaust, KYB Gear struts, RSR lowering springs and Blitz boost gauge.
I Got a intercooler here and a better t3/t4 60 trim turbo from Greddy
Just put down 6,000 for her ..
89 Skyline GTS-T
Details:
A GTR front bumper, side and rear skirts and a GTR wing match a GTS-t perfectly. Match this with a HKS exhaust, intake and suspension and you have a perfect combination of looks and performance. Also custom paint color and airbrushing on the hood make this unique
Odometer (km) 93071
Style Coupe
Additional Highlights
17" Work Ewing staggered wheels, HKS air filter, 3.5" HKS Hipower catback exhaust, KYB Gear struts, RSR lowering springs and Blitz boost gauge.
I Got a intercooler here and a better t3/t4 60 trim turbo from Greddy
Just put down 6,000 for her ..
Well lets see.. it's been forever and a day since I last posted here but
here's my '88' (as in 1988, yes it's 18 years old 👍 ) ..16V.. etc etc..
it's kinda quick, but even more fun to drive..
Gotta admit, Oregon has some awesome backroads towards Mt.
Hood, as does Washington.. very comparible to Germany from what i've
heard.. Anyways, with get'n my Jetta towards completion it's been very hard
for me to stay indoors when I can be outdoors rollin' the real thing.. but
sometimes traffic just makes me wanna friggin' lose it, hence coming back
& rolin' GT4.. LoL!!.. So, here ya go..
& the interior..
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here's my '88' (as in 1988, yes it's 18 years old 👍 ) ..16V.. etc etc..
it's kinda quick, but even more fun to drive..
Gotta admit, Oregon has some awesome backroads towards Mt.
Hood, as does Washington.. very comparible to Germany from what i've
heard.. Anyways, with get'n my Jetta towards completion it's been very hard
for me to stay indoors when I can be outdoors rollin' the real thing.. but
sometimes traffic just makes me wanna friggin' lose it, hence coming back
& rolin' GT4.. LoL!!.. So, here ya go..
& the interior..
"NW"
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