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 Apr 17, 2010 - 5:19 PM
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Here's a thread to post whatever you've done to your car today, big or small, there's always something to do, but not always big enough for it's own thread
 Should be a good history of the work everyone does on their pride and joy I changed the oil in my rear diff and polished my car
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May 23, 2013 - 2:00 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
So, I need everyone to convince me not to spend $500 on a Miata and put that money towards the Celica's interior. GO NOW.
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May 23, 2013 - 2:01 PM
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Miata.
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May 23, 2013 - 3:02 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 6, '04 From Charlotte, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
Miata.
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May 23, 2013 - 3:26 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
DAMN YOU ALL!!! This is not helping the situation at all, you're supposed to be supportive!
 It is terribly tempting. I'm going to check it out though since they're literally a stones throw from my dad. Supposedly it needs a head gasket since it overheated one day going to work, but I've done some research and found overheating is somewhat of a notorious issue for them. If I can get a hold of my grandfather's compression checker I'll know for sure, but I know what to look for otherwise. Worst case scenario it's not like replacing the head gasket costs much anyhow. Decisions.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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May 23, 2013 - 5:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 29, '07 From Colorado Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Miata.
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May 23, 2013 - 5:34 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 23, '12 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE (zoocsijr @ May 23, 2013 - 2:25 PM)  Gongrat man! biggrin.gif And thank you! I always was curious what is that "P" sign near your licence plate! laugh.gif Thanks man and yeah, I thought I better put a link to the explanation since our countries licensing is so confusing lolQUOTE (The_enD @ May 23, 2013 - 9:20 AM) Playa HAHAHAH --------------------  ------------------------------| White '94 Celica | Bought 11/05/12 | Sold 12/05/15 |------------------------------ |
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May 23, 2013 - 6:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 29, '07 From Colorado Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
In other news, got a Dyno appointment made so I can see how many horsepowers my 5S is putting down before the swap, and dropped off the new flywheel to get resurfaced!
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May 23, 2013 - 6:59 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
A couple of pics of it:
  Tempting, make it into a track day car or something. -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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May 23, 2013 - 7:15 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 6, '12 From Brisbane, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
You can buy Miata's over there for $500 That condition here would still cost $3-4k!I would definitely do it. Celica daily and MX-5 project
--------------------  SOLD :( 1997 ST204 Celica ZR -----> See it here on 6GC! 2013 October Celica of the Month XD Now: '00 NB8B Mazda MX5 -----> See it here in off topic! |
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May 23, 2013 - 7:23 PM
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Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
QUOTE (Box @ May 23, 2013 - 6:59 PM) A couple of pics of it: Tempting, make it into a track day car or something. If the interior is in comparable shape as the exterior, jump on it. Fun, cheap, RWD, decent gas mileage. Then do an LS swap just because. This post has been edited by richee3: May 23, 2013 - 7:25 PM -------------------- "Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others labored hard for." -Socrates. Even Socrates told us to use the search button!
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May 23, 2013 - 7:46 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 25, '11 From GreatSmokyMtns NC Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
I say get the car, throw on the head gasket, clean it up and flip it for 1,500 then put the cash in your interior.
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May 23, 2013 - 7:50 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 23, '12 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE (Box @ May 23, 2013 - 7:59 PM) A couple of pics of it: Tempting, make it into a track day car or something. Get the MX5 and do this: MX5 Video -------------------- ------------------------------| White '94 Celica | Bought 11/05/12 | Sold 12/05/15 |------------------------------ |
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May 23, 2013 - 7:52 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
MIATA, MIATA
 
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May 23, 2013 - 7:57 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
u want track car.. 3tc engine in this....
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May 23, 2013 - 8:15 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '12 From Hanford/Fresno, Ca Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
Washed my car and found a small paint crack on my hood.
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May 23, 2013 - 8:35 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yeah, I suppose I will then. As long as everything checks out anyhow. Called earlier and was going to leave a message, but their voice-mail is full. That's ok I know where they live anyway, just thought I'd be polite and call first.
Even if it does really end up being the head gasket, still under $100 in parts. Sure, why the Hell not. It will give me something to tinker with that isn't my daily.QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ May 23, 2013 - 7:57 PM) u want track car.. 3tc engine in this.... The important question is, can I shoehorn a V8 into it though?
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May 23, 2013 - 9:22 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Well nvm... Apparently already sold...
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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May 23, 2013 - 9:31 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 25, '11 From GreatSmokyMtns NC Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Somehow I feel cheated.
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May 23, 2013 - 9:48 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 31, '11 From Rochester, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
So I pose a question. Should I do a full polished aluminum, or do the centers in white with a polished aluminum lip? As I'm stripping these, I kind of like how the bare aluminum looks against the sunlight and with the purple lugs...
 What do you guys think? -------------------- 1994 Toyota Celica GT-S 5S-FE 190k Miles. Project car 1992 Toyota Celica GT 5S-FE 170k Miles. Daily driver/beater 1999 Toyota Camry LE 5S-FE 216K Miles. RIP You will be missed.  *ASE Certified General Manager |
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May 23, 2013 - 9:50 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I'm fairly pissed at the moment. That's ok, like I needed another car anyway...
QUOTE (RabidTRD @ May 23, 2013 - 9:48 PM) So I pose a question. Should I do a full polished aluminum, or do the centers in white with a polished aluminum lip? As I'm stripping these, I kind of like how the bare aluminum looks against the sunlight and with the purple lugs... I say fully polished, I can't stand the polished lip thing. -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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