Grimster posted:

Not craigslist, but ebay, but WHOO BOY get ready for the GOLD.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1988-Rigid-40-Replica_W0QQitemZ190362566985QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item2c527e4149

I've seen so many jokes about someone doing this but no one ever ACTUALLY doing this, until now.

I'm sure there's lots of funny here but this line just caught my eye and held it, and held it, and held it: Exoskelton done with rigid 40 PVC

That's right folks, RIGID PVC used in the "Exoskeleton".

Pompous Rhombus posted:

It kinda irks me that stuff like this is street legal, but foreign vehicles under 25 years old aren't. Oh well

Senf posted:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/1539227814.html

Depending on the pictures he sends me tomorrow morning I may go and check it out. $600 seems pretty loving sweet for a little project car that I can still use to get from my place to campus and back and then when it's all fixed up have a blast driving.

VideoTapir posted:

It's a trade barrier, not a safety thing.

VideoTapir posted:

edit: Folds up for convenient transport. This guy should get together with the PVC pipe fiero guy.

Pilsner posted:

You know, it never struck me before that if you see some ricer with a "rollcage", it might just be PVC. The more you know.

Nitrox posted:

I think he made a thread in AI about selling it few weeks ago. That car needed a fuckton of work.

THE ULTIMATE DRIFT MACHINE A.K.A. THE DRIFT BRICK! TURBOCHARGED IMPORT posted:

Here is your chance to own the drift brick itself! This sweet piece of machinery started its life back in 1990 and has been running strong ever since! This Volvo station wagon is the ideal drift car because not only does it have a high horsepower engine under the hood, but it is one of the safest cars of its time! Safety is first in this dangerous sport that many may partake in on the streets, so what better way to do it then in a Volvo??!? Now everyone knows that in order to really get your car sideways you must have some type of power under the hood, and of course this car has it! It has a very economical straight four cylinder engine for getting around town, picking up the kids, getting groceries, etc… but when that grocery store is closed, that parking lot may very well turn into a playground for the drift brick! This is the time when the turbocharger can be fully utilized and max boost can be reached! This baby kicks up to an astounding 15lbs of boost in no time!! When you finally decide that the tires have seen enough abuse and you let off of the throttle, your ears will be tickled by the loud PPPSSSHHHH the aftermarket air flow diversion valve delivers from under the hood! All this horsepower is transferred through its stage 1 clutch, into the 5-speed transmission, and then finally to the asphalt beneath the tires! Don’t let this little wagon fool you, it will light the tires up in smoke in a flash! The car originally came equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission, but since this project was geared towards pure sideways performance, I opted for the much more controllable fully manual 5-speed transmission. Now when you are hitting these corners at high speeds, it is very important that you maintain full control. In order to achieve this, I have installed a high-performance racing seat that is sure to keep you in place during the most extreme conditions! This is a fully recline-able seat that can support a racing harness if the buyer chose to install one later on. The factory suspension on these cars is great for hauling the family around, but this is no family car anymore! This is a high performance vehicle! The springs have been modified in order to give the driver full control over the car even when its sliding completely sideways! A lot of time was taken to lower the car the way it is where the wheels tuck up in the wheel wells and still do not rub! You have a very tight turning radius capability which is definitely a plus for those tight course maneuvers! This Volvo unveils its exhaust through its factory emissions system in order to be able to go to the smog shop and not have any issues with exhaust modification. This was also done in order to keep this high horsepower engines noise to a minimal in an effort to avoid unwanted attention by higher authorities! The power plant under the hood has been enhanced for more power by adding an aftermarket cold air intake, everyone knows that the only way to unleash all of the horses the engine is capable of is by letting it breathe! So of course this was a no-brainer! Next was the addition of a boost controller that is used to demand more boost to be delivered from the turbocharger into the engine! This adds a ton of power! But don’t be afraid, this was done with pure reliability in mind! When hitting that high boost, tuning is very important! This is very important on any high-performance vehicle! This car is equipped with bigger fuel injectors that can allow for more fuel to be injected into the engine when max power is demanded! Of course on any high performance engine, octane is key! This Volvo is not only green in color, but it is “green friendly!!” This Volvo has gone through a complete conversion where it has been fully converted over to run E85 fuel!!! Not only does this thing get great MPG, the fuel it uses is only $2 and some change per gallon!! This car is a ultimate bargain! It is very roomy and can haul just about anything with the rear seats folded down, and can hold up to 7 people easily and safely with all the proper restraint mechanisms in place! This Volvo has a reputation to maintain, so I would prefer an experienced driver with some experience under their belt to be the one to take this baby home. This Volvo has undergone a custom paint job and has been painted satin Italian olive green.. I opted for something not too flashy as to draw unwanted attention, but not too plain to where it is not noticed while prowling through the streets, this seemed to be the perfect mix! This Volvo comes with a clean and clear title that is ready to be registered in the new owners name! This Volvo will need the turbo seals replaced soon, they have seen their better days! This car has gone 230K+ miles and by the feel of it, is ready for another 230K!! The car does currently emit smoke from the exhaust due to the turbo seals going bad and it is an issue that needs to be attended to soon. If you just drive it like normal, it isn’t extremely bad.. but if you try boosting it, it can cause a cloud to be left. A replacement turbocharger can be acquired very easily from the junk yard for about $70. Besides that you will just need a battery for this ride to be complete! I will supply a battery for test drives and testing the electronics, etc.. All the power windows, radio, power locks, power sun roof all work! Give me a call to know more or to take a look at it!

Left Ventricle posted:

http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/1541024868.html

After sifting through that wall of words, I have gleaned that for $650 you can have a turbo brick that passes emissions, was converted to manual, needs a new turbo (or the current one rebuilt) and has a conrod and piston hanging from the bumper.

Left Ventricle posted:

http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/1541024868.html

After sifting through that wall of words, I have gleaned that for $650 you can have a turbo brick that passes emissions, was converted to manual, needs a new turbo (or the current one rebuilt) and has a conrod and piston hanging from the bumper.

KozmoNaut posted:

You forgot "rattle-canned olive drab". I'd drive it.

carsales ad posted:

Last Modified Date 12-Jan-2010

Vehicle 1979 VOLVO 242 242 GT

Price $2,500*

Interior Colour Black

Kilometres 250,000

Colour Silver

Transmission 5 speed Manual

Body 2 door 5 seat SEDAN

Drive type Rear

Road Worthy Certificate No

Engine 4 cylinder Petrol Multi-point injected 2.3L (2315cc)

Vehicle ID 8112220

Brief Comments Nice little 242 Really clean Runs Great Pioneer Cd changer, no rego or road worthy


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* Looking for a Rare Volvo? This is it.
Bought has a project car but wife says it has to go.
Paint is in fare condition, except left front fender has been replaced.
Runs great and starts right up. Needs exhaust for roadworthy.
Has pioneer tape deck and cd changer combo.
Sold without rego or roadworthy

badcompany9 posted:

At least he admits he knows nothing about cars, but his dad also knows nothing about cars.


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Sir Tonk posted:

How the hell do you end up with an RX8 in that bad of shape after four-five years?

Cabledude posted:

Reliant's are pretty AI right?

http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/ctd/1548649824.html


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Sir Tonk posted:

How the hell do you end up with an RX8 in that bad of shape after four-five years?

badcompany9 posted:

At least he admits he knows nothing about cars, but his dad also knows nothing about cars.


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my dad told me that the oil ring is leaking on the piston and that is getting gas on one of the spark plugs.

slidebite posted:

As someone completely unfamiliar with Wankels, do they even have rings like normal engines to even leak? Or do they just have these infamous apex seals I hear so much about?

quote:

1982 chev short boxes. it has very little rust. no moter are tranmsion. have lots of parts go with it. i dont have camare so no pictures.call if interested 403-593-8411 thank

deviant. posted:

Shifting at 2500 RPM all the drat time, I'd wager

EDIT: I'm trying to convince myself that there's nothing wrong with the car that can't be fixed with a little TLC and an afternoon of trips to and from redline

badcompany9 posted:

Really? I'm hard pressed to find one redeeming thing about the car - the aftermarket sunroof alone would make me run like hell. But the accident damage into the rear quarter, a dead engine and that the subs may have been wired by the craigslist poster or her dad? There is nothing redeeming about it at all.

badcompany9 posted:

Really? I'm hard pressed to find one redeeming thing about the car - the aftermarket sunroof alone would make me run like hell. But the accident damage into the rear quarter, a dead engine and that the subs may have been wired by the craigslist poster or her dad? There is nothing redeeming about it at all.

_firehawk posted: