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Ringo Star Get posted:Just bought it last week, can't stop driving it. Very nice, go buy a nice wheel cleaning brush. My wheels turn dark grey in a couple of days. Also, if you notice a jerk to the left when you shift, it will go away once the brakes get broken in. The anti torque steer is a little aggressive at first.
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Budget Monty posted:Here's my Daily. Simple 4 switch/8 valve air suspension with electric back up and engine driven compressor (No computer controlled ride height, all old-school), 100 spoke 14x7 reverse wires, and the original 283/Powerglide was swapped for a new crate 305/rebuilt TH350 with all original manifolds/carb (Rebuilt). Has not left me stranded once to date Been daily-ing it for about a year now... Even beside the fact that you're car is awesome, there's nothing cooler in my mind than someone using an old car as a daily.
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sadnessboner posted:Even beside the fact that you're car is awesome, there's nothing cooler in my mind than someone using an old car as a daily. Especially when it's a lowrider six-fo. Not a whole lot cooler than that.
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Cage posted:Bought it yesterday, drove it for the first time today. First time with a stick, too. Not the easiest to learn on I imagine but its pretty darn fun. Fun, but what's up with those headlights? Somewhat Heroic posted:I'm assuming that was a Freudian slip? Regardless I like your ride! Ever since a previous boss had a stable of mustangs (2 SN95 Saleens and 08 Shelby GT500) I've been enamored with the mod 4.6, just boost the bejesus out of them and hang on!!! 99, 01-04 Cobra have IRS.
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Imperador do Brasil posted:There is basically no comparing this and the ('11) Shelby. In the Shelby if I mashed the loud pedal all hell would break loose along with the rear end. It had so much down-low torque that the tires were easily (and often) overwhelmed. The M3 is much less torquey and easier to control but it keeps pulling hard to redline (8500rpm!!!). I drove 100mi each way to get the M3 yesterday and both are awesome highway cruisers that just eat up miles but the M has a better suspension for around town, because of the IRS. So far I am still getting used to the completely different power delivery/handling/clutch/everything but it should be a pretty competent car. The Shelby also got a lot more head-turns, but what car with red stripes and snake emblems doesn't? I am also planning on getting rid of my Integra to get down to just two cars (TSX and M3) and I will be using the M3 as a daily with a set of winter wheels/tires when the white stuff looms. Do yourself a favor - grab a couple of picks and some needle nose, get down under the driver's side dash and find the clutch spring, and pull it out. The clutch feel is terrible with it in there and you can feel the engagement point much more easily without it. I can only guess that they put it in there because the clutch is slightly heavy due to the twin plate clutch, but it's easier to use than other performance clutches I've used in the past so  DIY: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=195777
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Poisonlizard posted:Very nice, go buy a nice wheel cleaning brush. My wheels turn dark grey in a couple of days. Also, if you notice a jerk to the left when you shift, it will go away once the brakes get broken in. The anti torque steer is a little aggressive at first. Oh yeah, the rims do get pretty dirty from the brakes. What do you recommend for something that doesn't require breaking out a bucket and soap? Just something I can do every morning before heading out. Also yes, I was noticing the jerk on the wheel while shifting. I thought that it was the torque but I doubt it was from the amount of power I was giving it. Thanks for the heads up!
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CharlesM posted:99, 01-04 Cobra have IRS.  forgive me AI mustang muscle shirt thread; for I have sinned out of ignorance.
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Drunken Lullabies posted:Can I take you up on that some time? Yeah. If you can wait a week I'm installing some ~*~modzzzzz~*~ which should give it an extra 70hp. So it will go from being stupid fast to retarded fast.
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Thanks for the kind words! What surprises me most about the Mustang is that everyone likes it. I've driven some pretty flashy cars, but nothing has gotten the reaction from total strangers than my beater yellow 'stang has. People wave at me on the beltway, take pictures of it in parking lots, and come up to me and want to talk about it. The last time I put gas in it a kid ran up and asked if he could sit in my racecar. It really is a car that makes everyone around it happy. Will eventually post a thread when I have more time to do more than just maintenance (and fixing some stupid poo poo left over from 4+ previous owners). In the meantime, though, here are some more pictures:      
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May 23, 2013 23:27
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Gern Blandsten posted:I bought a new car: Time to start the madness! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cQ6BL_BXK0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKAK1Fzk6f0
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Propaganda Bob posted:Thanks for the kind words! What surprises me most about the Mustang is that everyone likes it. I've driven some pretty flashy cars, but nothing has gotten the reaction from total strangers than my beater yellow 'stang has. People wave at me on the beltway, take pictures of it in parking lots, and come up to me and want to talk about it. The last time I put gas in it a kid ran up and asked if he could sit in my racecar. It really is a car that makes everyone around it happy. Glad to see more pictures of this car. I'd really love to get and early Fox to tinker around with.
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Poisonlizard posted:Very nice, go buy a nice wheel cleaning brush. My wheels turn dark grey in a couple of days. Also, if you notice a jerk to the left when you shift, it will go away once the brakes get broken in. The anti torque steer is a little aggressive at first. http://www.amazon.com/Armor-All-78482-Wheel-Protectant/dp/B0035XGPNA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369366192&sr=8-1&keywords=armor+all+wheel This stuff works wonders. Takes half the time out of washing intricate wheel designs. (I have a 13' ST also and gently caress washing those little wheel slices)
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Bob A Feet posted:http://www.amazon.com/Armor-All-78482-Wheel-Protectant/dp/B0035XGPNA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369366192&sr=8-1&keywords=armor+all+wheel This stuff is so drat good. I really need to find it in bulk pricing however, cause I easily go through 3/4 of a bottle after one wash.
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Comrade Flynn posted:Yeah. If you can wait a week I'm installing some ~*~modzzzzz~*~ which should give it an extra 70hp. So it will go from being stupid fast to retarded fast. Hell yes, let me know when!
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Imperador do Brasil posted:Four doors bla bla bla. Wife supports it. 'Nuff Said. Didn't you have the 4 door family car G8?
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_firehawk posted:Didn't you have the 4 door family car G8? We did, she sold it for a ton of cash and a 6-speed TSX which she has been driving. I just meant in general that she approved of the M3.
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Propaganda Bob posted:Thanks for the kind words! What surprises me most about the Mustang is that everyone likes it. I've driven some pretty flashy cars, but nothing has gotten the reaction from total strangers than my beater yellow 'stang has. People wave at me on the beltway, take pictures of it in parking lots, and come up to me and want to talk about it. The last time I put gas in it a kid ran up and asked if he could sit in my racecar. It really is a car that makes everyone around it happy. Maintenance and fixing stupid stuff on Fox Bodies is its' own thread; that'll be when you find all the good broken stuff. Don't think 
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Imperador do Brasil posted:We did, she sold it for a ton of cash and a 6-speed TSX which she has been driving. I just meant in general that she approved of the M3. Where does one find carwife? I'm getting married in two months and while she's cool in a lot of departments, she doesn't understand the point of fun on four wheels 
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King-Kong posted:This stuff is so drat good. I really need to find it in bulk pricing however, cause I easily go through 3/4 of a bottle after one wash. Walmart has it for like $8 a battle last I checked. I bought like five because yeah I use nearly half a bottle a wash. Keeps brake dust off the wheels longer and makes it almost hose-able during a wash for anyone else considering it. Excellent investment on light colored wheels with soft brakes behind them.
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blk posted:Where does one find carwife? I'm getting married in two months and while she's cool in a lot of departments, she doesn't understand the point of fun on four wheels I dunno? We met in a chat room when we were in high school in like 1998 and we were one state away from each other. Try that.
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Ringo Star Get posted:Oh yeah, the rims do get pretty dirty from the brakes. What do you recommend for something that doesn't require breaking out a bucket and soap? Just something I can do every morning before heading out. This Mothers wheel brush works pretty well for the small details: http://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Double-Loop-Brake-Brush/dp/B001GJ3ECA/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1369458430&sr=8-6&keywords=wheel+brush Of course, I do use it with a bucket and soap every couple of days (or whenever I get a chance). Also, I picked up some of the armor all wheel stuff, but haven't had chance to try it yet.
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Please fix or get a new camera because we need more pictures of that. Thats in awesome condition!
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Leroy Diplowski posted:My '84 CRX. This is a rare gem! You just don't see these in this condition anymore. Kudos for keeping it so clean and original.
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Comrade Flynn posted:Yeah. If you can wait a week I'm installing some ~*~modzzzzz~*~ which should give it an extra 70hp. So it will go from being stupid fast to retarded fast. If you don't mind Internet nerds imposing I'd totally take you up on even just sitting in it since those cars are pretty interesting. Not that what I have in exchange is very fancy (A BRZ or a 2002). Thread content: I've only gotten to drive my new project car once since I bought it 3 weeks ago... Tomorrow I'll change the oil, which I have a feeling is needed badly, and take it out for a good flogging.  Updated pictures will come after that drive 
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Mat_Drinks posted:I've only gotten to drive my new project car once since I bought it 3 weeks ago... Tomorrow I'll change the oil, which I have a feeling is needed badly, and take it out for a good flogging.  Decided to see if we could get the 320i running after sitting for a couple years. Drained the old gas, put in some new, stuck in a battery and it fired right up. Put about 25 miles on it today just driving around the area. Got home and brother gave it a quick wash before he does a full detail. It will be getting new poly bushings, shocks/springs and some engine work this summer to turn it into a fun track toy. 1977 BMW E21 320i
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NitroSpazzz posted:Nice 2002, those are great little cars. Nice, clean old BMW! (But instead of resizing, I think you just took all of your sliders and max-ed them out)
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meatpimp posted:Nice, clean old BMW! (But instead of resizing, I think you just took all of your sliders and max-ed them out) Brothers photo after his phone did all sorts of BS auto-adjust poo poo on it. My phone's camera sucks. Here is a photo of the car in 1984 next to my Mom's 1983 GTI. He originally bought the car in 1979 shortly after he started working for the same company I now work for as well. 
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Purchased today. 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 SLE with the 4.8 liter V8, automatic transmission and 2WD. 69k miles Technically not mine yet, I have to finish signing paperwork tomorrow but its in my driveway.    
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Sweet ride! I learned to drive on a creamcicle orange 79. Does anyone know when they moved the interior door handle from the bottom of the door panel? They were right off the door sill on the 79.
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Finally got a chance to wash the new M3. Didn't do a full wax/polish/detail since my shoulder is still in recovery mode from surgery, but it's still great to have a clean car.
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I bought a thing that's going to destroy my spotless driving record. It's so worth it.
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  '73 Volvo 144. I've been meaning to make a build thread for it to motivate myself... there's a lot to do  At least it managed a 3-hour round trip a couple of weeks ago with the new carb...
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KakerMix posted:I bought a thing that's going to destroy my spotless driving record. timging is nice and all, but seriously? 6000x4000?
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KakerMix posted:It's so worth it. ONE OF US  Ziploc posted:timging is nice and all, but seriously? 6000x4000? More pixels is more betterer (cropped and desktop'd!)
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KakerMix posted:I bought a thing that's going to destroy my spotless driving record.  Welcome to the borg.
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I have this  and this  and I helped build and drive this  I think I have a problem.
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