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Fix up a GXL or a TII?

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Old Mar 25, 2003 | 07:06 PM
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Fix up a GXL or a TII?

I've been debating about either fixing up my GXL (needs engine and other misc. part) or buying a TII to fix up. I've had a TII but a CRX hit me on the highway and totalled my ride. I have the GXL still but after the TII it's hard to go back.

The GXL will be cheaper to fix and will perform well.

The TII will cost more (after getting it) and may take longer to build/fix/modify, but will definetly outperform the N/A.

I'm driving a Miata now and have the N/A in my garage. I imagine the either project will take about a year to complete.

Any advise is welcome.
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Old Mar 25, 2003 | 07:18 PM
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Does anyone know were to purchase the GP Sport body kit?
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Old Mar 25, 2003 | 07:33 PM
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I would totally fix up a TII

TII's are sweet!
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Old Mar 25, 2003 | 09:04 PM
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GXL baby!
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Old Mar 25, 2003 | 09:13 PM
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TII love it and still working on it
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Old Mar 25, 2003 | 10:54 PM
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GXL... I would totally say GXL.

I have one... and very soon I am gonna do a conversion.
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 01:34 AM
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TII TII TII all the way i hate my n/a and swore to myself along time ago that i would never buy a non-turbo car again. 1. Because i got sick of seeing tailights. 2. Because turbo's are just cool...............
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 01:51 AM
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I miss my TII.

It's like having a project then all of a sudden it comes to an abrupt end. Not vary satisfying.
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 02:24 AM
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i had a n/a 86 gxl and i bent the driveshalft but when i got my TII man i swear i never look back at the gxl

TII all the way.
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 02:33 AM
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Yeah, I think I'll sell the GXL and get another TII. I can't deny the power of the turbo.

For Sale: 87 GXL
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 11:55 AM
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Put the NA motor in your miata and buy a TII.
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 12:05 PM
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i like the last comment that's the way to go.
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 12:39 PM
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TII

You wont regret it
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 02:10 PM
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 02:12 PM
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Originally posted by GPorsch
Put the NA motor in your miata and buy a TII.
Hell NO! Then I wouldn't have a ride. I'll sell the N/A and find a TII that needs a motor or one that has a recent rebuild. The body has to be straight though.
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