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TheGoatTrick posted:80k? Congrats on making it that far. I routinely have to write up whole front suspensions of them at 28K miles
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Xeno posted:Probably stories for elsewhere, anyhow. As a boring, mostly law-abiding citizen, I'd love to hear them. If you post them anywhere, let me know.
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 I picked up a 2005 330 6spd a few weeks ago to replace my 2016 GTI (still waiting to receive the title from Capital One before it gets handed off to the new owner). It was owned by someone that cared about it previously, as every single bit of the PM has been done on it, all of the suspension bushings are already poly, it has a proper spring/damper combo, etc. Guy I bought it from didn't know much about it, but was super nice. Favorite part is the anthracite alcantara interior. Every time I go back to an E46 I remember why I love them so much -- this is my third. Future plans: trackdays, S54 using existing 6spd and rear end, mfactory LSD in non-M housing, lots of miles. BlackMK4 fucked around with this message at 01:42 on Dec 24, 2016 |
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Why'd you get out of such a recent GTI?
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Turns out I prefer something much more raw (and RWD), I hate car payments, and I was worried it was a ticking $20k timebomb -- especially since I was tempted to keep adding power. I bought it in September 2015 and put 25000mi on it. I used it to tow my track bike and street bike over 5000mi to various trackdays across the SW/Cali and it was great for that. I've been considering moving away from tracking bikes now that I'm getting a little bit older and see that I don't enjoy them as much anymore unless I'm pushing, which brings the concern of actually hurting myself while crashing and the associated financial / long-term heath implications of such. I'm going to give car trackdays a shot for the first time in the E46, then we will go from there. BlackMK4 fucked around with this message at 05:46 on Dec 24, 2016 |
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We got a foot of sideways snow, and it decided to make some aerodynamic improvements.  Also, my sidewalk is under there somewhere.
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Well guess I jinxed myself, my Cooper S has been taken away on a flatbed to be delivered to my local BMW after it decided to only work on 3 cylinders on the way home last night. The mechanic reckons it's a faulty fuel injector, I can feel my wallet getting lighter already.
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Ludicro posted:Well guess I jinxed myself, my Cooper S has been taken away on a flatbed to be delivered to my local BMW after it decided to only work on 3 cylinders on the way home last night. Check plug/coil too
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Nodoze posted:Check plug/coil too Swapped the plugs and coils from other cylinders, the fault remained with cylinder one. I suppose it's possible the wiring harness could be on the fritz and not supplying charge to the first cylinder.
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In the absence of the Station Wagons thread (archived) I'll put this up here For those who don't know it's more or less a wagon version of the Golf GTI I'll get some better pictures this evening.
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That's a sharp lookin car you got there. It would be nice of VW started selling those here now that the volkswagen's name is mud.
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Powershift posted:That's a sharp lookin car you got there. We both think it's a good idea; we both know it would be a colossal sales failure.
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Welp, turns out there is no compression on Cylinder 1, which means the head needs to be pulled as it's likely the valves are hosed. I was looking at writing the car off, but as it happens my mum's friend's husband runs a garage so I'm going to get him to look at it, and there are some decent rebuild services in the area. My MCS may yet live on. Lord Ludikrous fucked around with this message at 22:01 on Dec 29, 2016 |
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800 kms of Canadian winter.  Also starring my poor 300D
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D C posted:800 kms of Canadian winter. Classic "old worker gets young, hip boss" picture.
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D C posted:
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I Love the cars, guys! For those rat rod lovers out there; I humbly submit one of mine. 1972 Ford LTD Brougham. I nick named her 'The Beast'. She may not be a looker but the car sure is fun to drive and work on. Some of the things I've done include rebuilding the 460 BBF (with some fun additions), converted it to EZ-EFI and threw in a posi. There is still plenty of work to do on it but I'm in no hurry.    My other car is a 2014 Ford Taurus SHO. Sorry for the super lovely picture. This is the only drat picture I can find of it other than a bunch of engine bay pics. 
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Did the EFI gain you anything in the way of fuel economy? I've got a 460 myself and the single digit fuel economy kinda sucks
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Powershift posted:Did the EFI gain you anything in the way of fuel economy? I've got a 460 myself and the single digit fuel economy kinda sucks Not at all!  Though A) I'm a bit of a lead foot and the engine was built for a mild street performance in mind. B) The F.A.S.T. EZ-EFI gives you minimal control over your target AFR (idle, cruise, WOT only). I imagine if I had complete control over the fuel map ala Motec setups, maybe I could ride the 14.7 line a bit more when cruising under most conditions. Having said that, if I were easier on the acceleration I would probably be able to hit 10 or 12 mpg. As it stands, I'm 6-8 because I drive like a dumb rear end in a top hat in that thing. But man, it was super easy to setup and it has been running like a drat dream, even in 100 degree desert heat. (goodbye vapor lock!!) E:mph is not mpg Professor of Cats fucked around with this message at 09:51 on Dec 31, 2016 |
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Professor of Cats posted:I Love the cars, guys! Man, I love that LTD. I miss land yachts, I know full size SUVs are the closest modern equivalent but its just not the same. I'm actually contemplating a 78 continental at the moment. Is that a functional intake? And how hard was the EFI to install? I've read they're all pretty simple and that the biggest thing is the condition of the fuel system. Did you use the stock plumbing? edit: Powershift posted:Did the EFI gain you anything in the way of fuel economy? I've got a 460 myself and the single digit fuel economy kinda sucks I got to say, going through your posts in this thread has pretty much cemented that 78 I was looking at. Your car is freaking beautiful. As Nero Danced fucked around with this message at 10:43 on Dec 31, 2016 |
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As Nero Danced posted:Man, I love that LTD. I miss land yachts, I know full size SUVs are the closest modern equivalent but its just not the same. I'm actually contemplating a 78 continental at the moment. Same here. Cruising around in this thing, mean as hell and 'surfing asphalt' when I take turns is just too much fun. It's huge and smooth. As Nero Danced posted:Is that a functional intake? It is a functioning shaker scoop! It primarily acts as a cold air intake as the ram air effect even at high speeds are not super significant. (but it exists!)    Yes, I'm a high schooler all over again because I cut a hole in a perfectly good and probably rare hood, not to mention mutilating a Scott Drake reproduction Cobrajet shaker. As Nero Danced posted:And how hard was the EFI to install? I've read they're all pretty simple and that the biggest thing is the condition of the fuel system. Did you use the stock plumbing? Warning: It gets way more involved if you have to plumb in a return line and want to do the in-tank fuel pump. Quick break-down: 1 - the EFI portion was cake. You bolt on the throttle body, find a place to mount the ecu, hook all the connections up and boom, you are ready to go. It came with all the push-lok fuel hoses you need so it is just routing stuff. 2 - The actual plumbing was a bit more involved, FAST EZ-EFI isn't returnless, so I plumbed an extra fuel line down the side of the frame along side the original. (Other companies like MSD, Edelbrock make returnless options!) 3 - First phase, I opt'd for the inline fuel pump. But realized that I couldn't mount it a good place below the tank and it was extremely noisey. So I then mutilated my fuel tank and went with the in-take option instead.  4 - Exhaust - if you aren't a welder or know one, then take your exhaust to the shop because you need an o2 bung welded in. You screw that puppy in, hook it up and boom, you're ready to fire it up. 5 - You have this little hand held, answer a couple of questions, turn the key and rawr, it is alive. e: accidentally a word Professor of Cats fucked around with this message at 20:55 on Dec 31, 2016 |
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So what does the tin can do?
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TotalLossBrain posted:So what does the tin can do? It holds a vacuum. All the heater/ac vent flaps are controlled by the engine's vacuum and when you step on it, the vacuum goes away; that can holds vacuum so when engine isn't producing any, your heater vents don't shut close on you.
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TotalLossBrain posted:So what does the tin can do? It's a vacuum canister. it stores vacuum to operate important things like the headlight covers, and boring poo poo like the brakes. Professor, what kind of heads/exhaust/power are you running. Every time i start pricing out an engine refresh i end up on car-part looking at f-150 5.0s.Have you had that thing on a scale?: all i can find online says it's over 1000lbs lighter than my lincoln which doesn't make sense. Here's my barge. It still runs well, starts in -30*c but it would be nice to get away from 220hp/9mpg    
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Professor of Cats posted:"the soup can"? Or if you drive a Mercedes your car locks don't shut on you
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Powershift posted:Here's my barge. It still runs well, starts in -30*c but it would be nice to get away from 220hp/9mpg The best thing about these is that, when you run out of gas, a helicopter can land on the hood and bring you some more.
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Powershift posted:It's a vacuum canister. it stores vacuum to operate important things like the headlight covers, and boring poo poo like the brakes. Goddamn that is a beauty! I absolutely love it.
I'm sure you know already but for the Engine refresh; It is super easy to get that thing plus 300hp without much work, especially if it is still factory setup!
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Awesome, thanks for the write up on the EFI. And don't apologize for that hood, it's awesome. I'd probably do the same thing if it were mine.
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Mister Kingdom posted:The best thing about these is that, when you run out of gas, a helicopter can land on the hood and bring you some more. Yeah, but then you've gotta run a hose all the way back to the back bumper, it really kills an afternoon. Professor of Cats posted:
Yeah, but i start looking at an EFI kit, intake, ignition, desmogging, the only set of off the shelf headers that might fit are $600 built for the 73 ranchero. It all starts inching close to the $4k 5.0/6 speed auto that might possibly maybe get the car to 20mpg and someday pay for itself, or at least that's what i use to justify the thought.
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Professor of Cats posted:Stuff. Dude. You put a Shaker on an LTD. That is loving awesome.
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Well, dropped my Cooper S in and collected my new ride. 2015 BMW 118i Sport. Looking forward to going for a drive with the other half through the country over the weekend to get to know her better.
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Have a nighttime cellphone freezing rain picture. Wife wanted me to drive her to work so I have her car for the night.
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That thing is still ugly. I mean, its 20x better than whatever crap I drive but it looks like a micro machine. But like a big micro machine.
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I agree 100%
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That's a cool AMC eagle you got there PenisMonkey. They even copied the wheels and the wing!
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Excuse me sir but I count seven spokes not five 
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PenisMonkey posted:Excuse me sir but I count seven spokes not five Well you obviously got the "make it look slightly less like an AMC eagle" package, $4,000 no doubt.
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