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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 11:31 PM
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My first FD after 10 yrs wait!

Finally got my first FD!

Been a dream car ever since i was in high school and finally picked one up!

Its been a month since i got it... its been awesome when it was drivable! But lucky me... had one of rear driver side pillow blow out doing a simple U-Turn 2 weeks ago! Any who i guess it would be a good time to just replace all the bushings!

well whatever i plan to invest in it would be worth it... cus i got this car for free! it looks like a beater but the car runs... my plans are to try to keep it as stock as possible

Here are the investments so far...
Super Pro KIT130k
Atomixrex Pillow Ball Bushing set
Sony MEXBT3900U

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Matte Black Paint Job

Problems...
One problem i think im having is a turbo leak. I am only maxing out at 5psi
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 11:34 PM
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 11:35 PM
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Very nice, congrats!
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 12:05 AM
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Congrats...
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 12:25 AM
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I'd take that for free. Good luck and welcome!
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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 07:55 PM
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Free...and it RUNS? Can't complain.

Looks like you've got yourself quite the project though.

Best of luck. Hope to see you rollin' through San Diego one of these days.

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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 09:19 AM
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Free...and it RUNS? Can't complain.

Looks like you've got yourself quite the project though.

Best of luck. Hope to see you rollin' through San Diego one of these days.

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haha yeaa nice place to be cruising. i would drive it down there this month for comicon but lol its gonna be a no go this year... maybe next year.
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 09:34 AM
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Congrats on the FD!
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 12:11 PM
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first expenditure is to get rid of those god awful lights.

edit: nvmd it looks like you are already in the process.
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 12:33 PM
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first expenditure is to get rid of those god awful lights.

edit: nvmd it looks like you are already in the process.
lol yeaa... i prefer the oem headlights... i fell in love with the oem look thats how i am planning to keep it
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 04:38 PM
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any fd for free is great. welcome to the club and good luck with the project.
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 05:06 PM
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Major grats man, I wish I could find a free FD for a parts car. Good luck getting it back into shape.
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 05:50 PM
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Congrats man. I've been wanting one since I first saw one in 96 and just picked up a major project myself in February, so I know the feeling of excitment. Good luck to you on your project and keep us updated with the cars progress.
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 06:00 PM
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Congratulations.
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 06:34 PM
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Congrats! i waited 12 yrs before i got mine, which i just bought like 3 months ago good luck!!
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 09:18 PM
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I would wait 10 yrs for a free FD! Good luck with the build!
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 01:53 AM
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thanks guys!
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 05:57 AM
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lol yeaa... i prefer the oem headlights... i fell in love with the oem look thats how i am planning to keep it

Congratulations on the car and smart move on the oem look!
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 10:30 AM
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What a little degreaser can do



Putting in my new bushings.


Last edited by twigz; Jul 8, 2011 at 10:33 AM.
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 10:42 AM
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VERY nice, you can make anything pretty with a little touch of degreaser!
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 01:27 PM
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nice car
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 01:37 PM
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Engine bay looks super Clean!
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 05:58 PM
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Congratulations on the aquiring your dream car!

Looks like you are on the right path.

Nice parts selection so far!
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 08:34 PM
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What kind of degreaser do you guys use, I have yet to have success with any I have tried.
That also includes a healthy amount of arm power invested into it as well...

I have sone kinda black grey gunk on the side of the engine bay frame rails that I cannot seem to get off...


Btw, that looks fantastic, some might criticize, but for free man, you are doing awesome, the flat black looks good, and the clean engine bay pulls it all together nicely...


J.
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