New in town..., Slowest build thread EVaR! Options

[NYp8tBaller07]

looks non turbo unless you swapped? uncle had an 89 turboII loved that thing. also one of the last issues of one of the tuner mags had a bunch of rotary write-ups and how to's to make the car more reliable and add huge power; might want to give it a look

This post has been edited by NYp8tBaller07: Aug 24, 2011 - 11:14 PM

[Saavedro88]

Non-turbo. GTU is pretty much the basic sport model, so you get basic up-options like 5-lug and the sunroof, but no power windows, and of course, no turbo.

I'd love to give it a look, do you have any idea which magazine it was? Adding power is no different from any piston engine, add a turbo, BPU's, etc. One of the biggest misunderstandings people have about rotary engines is that they are unreliable. While most examples have BECOME unreliable, the problem lies solely with the driver. Rotary engines MUST be thrashed, REGULARLY, or carbon will build up at a rapid pace, as rotary engines are designed to inject oil into the combustion chamber. They say "A redline a day keeps the carbon away!" and that's a mantra I can live with. So far my FC has been the most reliable car I've ever owned, getting me through 2 snowstorms when my HONDA broke down, and daily drove me 140 miles a day when my Astro's engine went bad.

So yeah, that's my soapbox, lol. Sorry, I have a great affection for the rotary engine, and I just like to explain why people are often mistaken about it. Have a nice day!

[NYp8tBaller07]

I'll check what mag it was but its was amazing. It does suck how people think they are unreliable, rotaries have been proven at 24hr races for a long time, the key is to keep the oil topped and super cool as well as the water cool. another is to open the exhaust.

Sorry, I can talk rotary for days and I don't want to get too off topic on the forum lol

So what are your next plans for the celi

[Saavedro88]

Same here, lol. I love them to death.

I don't really have any plans for it right now, I need to do the timing belt and the axles, but I'm not gonna do a whole lot right now. I'm gonna try to get my 86 VW GTI ready for H2O next month.

[mgnt232]

Welcome!
im not sure if its already been addressed but since you are missing the gas lid, you should check ►These ones out◄
Im not sure if he has any left, but you may be able to find someone who already bought one but could use half the money back. i just always kinda thought they were cool
keep us updated

[Saavedro88]

im not sure if its already been addressed but since you are missing the gas lid, you should check ►These ones out◄

WOAH!! THOSE ARE SICK!! I'm totally gonna get one of those, thanks for the hookup!!

[RabidTRD]

They are really nice. I've got one on mine. I even modified the OE bracket to work with it (feels sturdier).




Mine doesn't fit too well. Didn't fit that well from the get go either, but it works.

[Saavedro88]

Disaster!!



There are these dumb intersections in Charlottesville (Which is the city I work in) that are almost like merging onto a highway. I thought the guy in front of me had gone, so I accelerated to match traffic, and slammed right into the back of him. Airbags went off, steam and smoke everywhere... it was quite a spectacle.

Gonna try to asses the damage tomorrow, I was too exhausted today after everything was said and done. If it's worth saving... I'm thinking, Curren front end??

[NYp8tBaller07]

WAH?!?

[cheela]

ouch!!! let us know the damage. hopefully you don't have to junk it.

[mgnt232]

OMG! nooo hopefully is just mainly cosmetic
I have a full set of headlights for cheap if you dont junk it

[Saavedro88]

Well, I've pretty much decided to cut my losses at this point. I have far too many cars to consider trying to rebuild this one, not to mention the cost would almost certainly not be worth it. It's but fun, but short, and I greatly appreciated my time in the 6GC world. I'll probably hang around a little bit and continue to suck information, and who knows, maybe one day I'll end up with another one.

For now though, I'm going to begin dismantling this car. Let me know if you need any parts, as they will eventually all be for sale.

[NYp8tBaller07]

I need a driver side sun visor, passanger side sunroof plastic cover thing, and a shift boot if you have them lol

[Saavedro88]

I do. I'll let you know when I have them off the car.

[NYp8tBaller07]

this is the plastic sunroof piece that im missing lol

[Arsaces]

Sideskirts, shipped to 32210

[cheela]

do you have plastic for the rear passanger wheel well?

[Saavedro88]

Lol, wow you guys, I haven't even gotten this car home yet. Give me another week to get it back in my garage, and I'll put up a part-out thread.

[Arsaces]

sorry, you offered! could you post something here when you post up your FS thread?

[Saavedro88]

sorry, you offered! could you post something here when you post up your FS thread?

Oh I know, I'm not mad, just not ready yet. Lol.

Will do. I'll probably PM most of the people who have showed interest too.