Would safe mods...
#1
Rotary Enthusiast
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Would safe mods...
...depreciated the value of your FD more than keep everything original?
The car in question is a 1994 Touring and has only 45K miles and considered to be a 9.8 on a scale of 1-10.
Thanks.
The car in question is a 1994 Touring and has only 45K miles and considered to be a 9.8 on a scale of 1-10.
Thanks.
#2
Old Rotary Dog
Which mods? In general they will not. The car is not a collectors item and so complete originality is not required.
In fact, if I were shopping for an FD, I would be looking for some of the reliability mods to have already been completed. It would be a sign that the owner was responsible and knowedgable about the car. Certainly a downpipe, boost gauge and AST and possibly a hose job (depending on milege) would be welcome.
Now if the mods were done poorly (e.g. AST elimination but did not swap the pressure relief cap over to the filler neck), then this would set off the warning bells in my head. The same for a cheap downpipe. It all depends.
-bill
In fact, if I were shopping for an FD, I would be looking for some of the reliability mods to have already been completed. It would be a sign that the owner was responsible and knowedgable about the car. Certainly a downpipe, boost gauge and AST and possibly a hose job (depending on milege) would be welcome.
Now if the mods were done poorly (e.g. AST elimination but did not swap the pressure relief cap over to the filler neck), then this would set off the warning bells in my head. The same for a cheap downpipe. It all depends.
-bill
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Originally Posted by wrankin
Which mods? In general they will not. The car is not a collectors item and so complete originality is not required.
Generally speaking, collector cars that are 100% original have the highest values.
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Originally Posted by SpeedKing
And how do you know what the market for FDs will be 10, 20, 30 years from now?
Generally speaking, collector cars that are 100% original have the highest values.
Generally speaking, collector cars that are 100% original have the highest values.
#6
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I'm doing the reliability mods, but keeping all the stock parts, and not performing any mods that can't be undone (cutting holes or anything like that). Someday if you want the car to look 100% original, put the factory precat back on, it's only a few hours work.
I do believe that these cars will be considered a "classic" someday, even if it's only by a small group of people. But it seems like pretty much everyone respects 3rd-Gens, even if it's just for the looks.
-s-
I do believe that these cars will be considered a "classic" someday, even if it's only by a small group of people. But it seems like pretty much everyone respects 3rd-Gens, even if it's just for the looks.
-s-
#7
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Originally Posted by Fatman0203
Problem is an original FD lasting another 10 years even if driven ocasionally. The pre-cat is just way to much heat for the turbo's and motor. Maybe if he runs some evan's it will help a bit.
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