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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 11:31 PM
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CA What would you do with an extra FC?

So... I'm planning on purchasing another FC and I've got this next one pretty much locked down. I've already got an 87' N/A and the new one is a prestine TII in much better condition and cheap enough that it would have been amazingly more expensive to convert the N/A...

So, now that my focus has switched to the TII, what do I do with the N/A? Currently, it's a stripped down autoX car with some minor suspension work, heavy emissions engine (EGR, Air pump removed, etc, no cats, etc.), absolutely dreadful interior (most everything removed, either due to weight or broken)...
It's red! with lots of dents, dings, and other little knicks here and there. I'd upload a photo or link to one; however, my internet is half-functioning... It's a stock old looking 87' N/A GXL with the stock wheels...

I'd like to sell it but I dont want the next teenager bandit to thrash the vehicle as I received it...


P.S. - Not giving it away either :p
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 11:34 PM
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use our n/a for DD and my TII is the weekend warrior.

that's how most people do it.
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 11:35 PM
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Keep both of them, the TII to look pretty and your current FC to thrash on yourself
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 12:05 AM
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part it out lol
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 12:16 AM
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Drive it when my t2 breaks down to get replacement parts to fix my t2.
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 02:25 AM
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build it!
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 03:38 AM
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definitely want a back up car, so make it your DD
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 04:54 AM
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I can always use spare parts. In fact, I buy one and keep it for a few years for parts. Once it's outlived its usefullness, I scrap or sell the shell, and buy another. The circle of life....
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 05:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Karack
use our n/a for DD and my TII is the weekend warrior.

that's how most people do it.
Exactly what I plan to do when my T2 is done..
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 11:51 AM
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You could give it to me as a gift and write it off on your taxes. I'll take care of it and not thrash it, so you can sleep soundly at night knowing that it would be in safe hands.

On a serious note the car you describe in the condition that you describe it is only worth $500-$800. I suggest removing the upgrades you have added over time if you can use them on your turbo, then either part it out or sell it outright. If you think that you are going to get compensated for your sentimental value you have in the car, then expect that whoever gets it isn't very intelligent, and more than likely is going to do stuff with it that you wouldn't approve.
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 11:22 PM
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Use the TII as your DD and tun the n/a into a full on track car.
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by farberio
Use the TII as your DD and tun the n/a into a full on track car.
+1 - I have an FD as a road car and my NA FC is my gutted, lightened, stiff sprung, sticky tired, I can write it off if I ball it up track toy.

I was always a little nervous about running the FD around the track at 9+/10ths. With the FC, I just go try and drive the snot out of it all the time.

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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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dd one and turn the other into a project/weekend car is what i would do.
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by farberio
use the tii as your dd and tun the n/a into a full on track car.
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 09:22 PM
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Ahh that's kind of what they're shaping up to be right now. the N/A is pretty much a stripped down track-car, just missing a few bits of touch-up here and there...
I'm not sure if I would make it a DD, I know it doesn't get any better gas-mileage than my 74 Maverick; however, the Maverick is big enough to carry people and their stuff if need be. I've always had a problem with cargo in the small mazda.

That would be quite awesome to accomplish actually... That, and it's always nice to have another FC around for whatever the use might be...sweet thanks!
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 10:07 PM
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You need more space in the FC? I took my whole college dorm room in my FC!!
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 11:15 PM
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i would find an empty parking lot, do doughnuts while nude, and fapping hard core.
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 01:40 AM
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Talking

Found many an empty parking, lots of donuts, have yet to do it nude while fapping but I'll be sure to get the girl riding in the one-seater

Originally Posted by farberio
You need more space in the FC? I took my whole college dorm room in my FC!!
Well, the space needs to include multiple snow-boards with multiple people... As is, the N/A is a one-seater....
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 06:35 AM
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Keep it! Now you only need 5 more rotos for tues wed thurs fri and sat.
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 10:16 AM
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is it wrong to have a rotary fc and a v8 concersion fc. to me it seems like the best of both worlds
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 10:47 AM
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^ If you have to ask it probably is.
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 08:20 PM
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I've been wondering what to do with my other FC....

I actually don't know what it has in it as I've owned it for 3 years and have yet to see it in person... but its got a decent looking body, 4 pot brakes, vert seats (its a coupe) and a busted windshield...
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 10:05 PM
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Rattle can it black and look for people that dont look like they would know what to do with an extra fc and rev at them all while rockin my sweet avaitors.

Thats like asking what would you do with two chicks at the same time? DUH? Take turns till your sick of it.
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Vader85
is it wrong to have a rotary fc and a v8 concersion fc. to me it seems like the best of both worlds
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finish my 86 s5 TII. then buy perferably a vert and do a v8 conversion.
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 12:12 AM
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keep the t2 in wraps, and continue working on your n/a, by the time your done with the n/a you'll have some more insight
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