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Old May 28, 2005 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by falnfenix
yeah...the 9-2x Aero = WRX wagon. hell, i wonder if i anyone's tried to do a front end swap...hmm...

i think i'm gonna go with the 2.5 RS down in Va. i just have to get pics and a location, so i can get someone to check it out.

saab.. i know someone.. u know someone.. but..
lets not talk about it.
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Old May 28, 2005 | 01:42 PM
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Anyone wanna help...and or...have the tools to measure my housings and stuff to see if they are worth the rebuild?
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Old May 28, 2005 | 02:18 PM
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Just a quick observation and question!!! Does anyone know if there is a big difference in the Speed-o-meter for the 86-88 models? cuz.. RedRX00 and I took out a sensor from another 87 and try to put it on mine (mine fell off when i was driving thus lost it).. The one from the other 87 was a bit longer like 2-3 inches.. and wouldnt budge into the sleave any more.. anyone know why this is?
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Old May 28, 2005 | 02:44 PM
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I'm going to try as hard as I can to make it to Sean's party.
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Old May 28, 2005 | 05:41 PM
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*posting something because jason told me too*
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Old May 28, 2005 | 10:48 PM
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Man, you guys stopped posting for some reason!

Oh well, midevil times was fun, but way too expensive X_X
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Old May 28, 2005 | 10:57 PM
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how was the medieval thing?

is it difficult to drive w/o power steering? I can only bench like 100lb, im afriad i might not be able to handle a car w/o it

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Old May 29, 2005 | 02:39 AM
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I drive both my cars without power steering, and I'm a scrawny guy. After alittle bit tho you build MAD forearm and the ladies love you...or at least the first half...

but no, not hard at all as long as your tires are inflated right!
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Old May 29, 2005 | 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by monchie01
saab.. i know someone.. u know someone.. but..
lets not talk about it.

lol.

trust me, YOU know him. he is dead to me
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Old May 29, 2005 | 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by x0ny
how was the medieval thing?

is it difficult to drive w/o power steering? I can only bench like 100lb, im afriad i might not be able to handle a car w/o it
i can't even bench 100, but i can drive a Cadavalier without powersteering...
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Old May 29, 2005 | 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by falnfenix
lol.

trust me, YOU know him. he is dead to me
Damn, harsh words...
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Old May 29, 2005 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by x0ny
is it difficult to drive w/o power steering? I can only bench like 100lb, im afriad i might not be able to handle a car w/o it
not really, I drove my jeep without power steering for a while, and I'm 6', 130 lbs

and I also drove suds' car with the power steering pully cut (harder that non-power steering) and it was kinda hard, but I could still drive it fine.
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Old May 29, 2005 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by DarkAngelKamui
Damn, harsh words...
the character in question is a spineless, whiny attention ***** who willingly backstabs the friends he doesn't see in favor of the friends he does see regularly...then proceeds to blame the friends he backstabs for his own faults

someone like that doesn't need to exist to me. the nice, sappy laura you all knew is long dead. people like that killed her.
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Old May 29, 2005 | 11:08 AM
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Well All.. My Car Went KAputz Yesterday! it is dead!
car less once again... back to drawing board..
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Old May 29, 2005 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by monchie01
Well All.. My Car Went KAputz Yesterday! it is dead!
car less once again... back to drawing board..
lol, welcome to the club.... Population: You, Mike, and I
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Old May 29, 2005 | 12:44 PM
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hahhaha another FC dead >.<, how did it die??
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Old May 29, 2005 | 01:16 PM
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club of dead cars. lol.
apex seal gone.. O-rings r probably fried...
compression tested it a couple of days ago.. 60 0 0.. joy! lol.
i do not know what to do..
save up for a vert or buy jasons engine.
i'll wait till he gets back from ThE DR!
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Old May 29, 2005 | 01:23 PM
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i say buy jason's engine
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Old May 29, 2005 | 01:40 PM
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Sorry to hear it Monchie... that stinks bigtime. So I guess you won't be getting that hood anytime soon huh?
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Old May 29, 2005 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by x0ny
is it difficult to drive w/o power steering? I can only bench like 100lb, im afriad i might not be able to handle a car w/o it
There is only one car I've ever owned that I wanted power steering on... That's this 4x4... It feels the same with the old 215-75R15's on it as it does with 31 inch mud slingers... (Due to gas prices and the price of 31 inch tires, I've opted for a middle ground 235-75R15) The power steering also helps when you're past hub deep in mud.

1993 Civic LX Sedan - Removed the belt. Had to put it back on once a year for safety inspection.

1985 Civic 4wd Wagon - Stock Manual steering. No problem. Helps that the car was light enough that about 8 big guys could pick it up. That figure has been tested too.

1985 RX-7 GSL - Also stock manual. Recirculating ball (Non rack and pinion) too. Also has an aftermarket steering wheel that's like 13 inches diameter... No problem...

I'm not a big guy either... 6'1" 150lbs soaking wet with a pocket full of quarters.

The only real problem you might have is when parallel parking or pulling into a space and you need to turn the wheel with the car standing still... Even then, I think you'd have to be anemic to not be able to turn the wheel.

If you really have trouble, get a larger steering wheel for the short term till you're used to it. The larger wheel will increase your leverage. I think the early 1st gens came with a 15 inch school bus wheel.

Look at it this way, you'll be able to bench more than 100 lbs after driving the car for a while.

Originally Posted by falnfenix
i think i'm gonna go with the 2.5 RS down in Va. i just have to get pics and a location, so i can get someone to check it out.
Is this that one?

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Old May 29, 2005 | 04:25 PM
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I'm about half way done doing a rebuild of a s4 na motor. If you just wanna pay parts and alittle labor (and I mean small amount..i didn't take me long). and gimme your engine so I can rebuild that...so I might get a werking engine in my car sometime soon. Then just hit me up.

Brandon and all....I have acheived what few can...a QUADRUPLE suspended license!!!
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Old May 29, 2005 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Icesickkle
I'm about half way done doing a rebuild of a s4 na motor. If you just wanna pay parts and alittle labor (and I mean small amount..i didn't take me long). and gimme your engine so I can rebuild that...so I might get a werking engine in my car sometime soon. Then just hit me up.

Brandon and all....I have acheived what few can...a QUADRUPLE suspended license!!!
I'm suprised they just don't take that **** by now
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Old May 29, 2005 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Pele
Is this that one?
newp...this one has ONLY 36k miles it's a 2000, 5spd, already modified, and he's asking $6500 - i can afford that.
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Old May 29, 2005 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkAngelKamui
lol, welcome to the club.... Population: You, Mike, and I
yay, we are teh win!
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Old May 29, 2005 | 04:52 PM
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Brandon and all....I have acheived what few can...a QUADRUPLE suspended license!!!
wow... you actually have to try to do that.
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