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KakerMix posted:
I never thought my 6'2" butt would fit in those, but if Clarkson does, then I'm in like Flynn. I think I may want a Mira Turbo now. That's a neat little car when it's got all the bells and whistles.
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# ¿ Aug 15, 2017 22:41 |
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# ¿ Mar 28, 2024 12:48 |
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That thing looks perfect at that ride height with those steelies. Edit: according to Wikipedia, an '85 shouldn't have the little windows in the doors. I wonder if the previous owner swapped doors with an earlier model just because they looked cool? Darchangel fucked around with this message at 19:29 on Aug 25, 2017 |
# ¿ Aug 25, 2017 19:22 |
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That wagon is tasty.
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# ¿ Oct 31, 2017 18:47 |
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Only peripherally related, but I'm trying to utilize PartsFan to see what I can find for my USDM AE86. I can see parts and such, but I'm not seeing how to buy. It's possible the stuff I'm looking at is NLA. IS it supposed to fill in the frame below the parts info with purchase options? edit: This is what I'm seeing: Darchangel fucked around with this message at 21:23 on Nov 21, 2017 |
# ¿ Nov 21, 2017 21:18 |
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KakerMix posted:I went to Milner first as they seem to be popular and well-liked but they can't deliver to the USA. Canada and South America sure, but USA is out of luck. I also contacted K.S. International but they flatly said "wouldn't be worth it as the shipping cost would be more than the parts themselves" instead of just going 'No, sorry'. Didn't even give me a chance to see their prices or anything. At the same time as K.S. I contacted https://www.japanese4x4spares.co.uk and a guy by the name of Rob responded back, very friendly and gave me a rundown of prices and the cost to ship them. Milner was cool and nice and all but not very much help if they can't ship to the USA. How would it not be worth it if the parts flat out aren't available in the US? Well, if they don't want your money... quote:mod edit: address visible Ah, OK, I was obviously wondering. For my Corolla, I've been using https://7zap.com/en/ and https://www.megazip.net for parts lookup (they've got greeat interactive versions of the OEM parts books, for Toyota, at least), then actually looking on https://www.toyotapartsdeal.com for prices from an American supplier. You can also buy parts on Megazip from UAE and Japan that are sometimes not available in the US. For you guys, 7Zip seems to only have Toyota/Lexus, Honda, and Nissan/Infiniti for Japanese brands. Megazip does Toyota, Suzuki, Nissan, Honda, Subaru, and Mitsubishi. Example: https://www.megazip.net/zapchasti-dlya-avtomobilej/mitsubishi/delica-van-9339/p15w-19978/hlzd-624752 Somebody fucked around with this message at 15:30 on Jan 9, 2018 |
# ¿ Nov 22, 2017 00:19 |
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KakerMix posted:This is a part of what I have in the OP, has served me well so far. Only thing I couldn't source was a radiator for the 83 Hijet but that was fixed locally anyway. I swear I read the OP. But I'm pretty sure that was before I owned and/or was trying to find parts for my old Japanese tin. Annoyingly, megazip/7zip don't do Mazda, which leaves my RX-7s out in the cold. Fortunately I've go a few other sources for them developed long ago. The Toyota is new to me. KakerMix posted:It's arrival to port is December 30th so it won't be until a few days after the new year before I'll get it. I can't wait. That thing is so cool.
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# ¿ Nov 22, 2017 14:50 |
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I love that vista roof. That makes me consider one. I mean, already liked the whole 4x4 van thing, but that seals it.
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# ¿ Dec 23, 2017 19:41 |
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That carpet pattern is fantastic.
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# ¿ Dec 27, 2017 20:17 |
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Cop Porn Popper posted:Oh god, thats close by. And that cosmo. Not a 20B, though. Still...
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# ¿ Dec 28, 2017 19:32 |
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KakerMix posted:
That looks very Italian. Late model Honda seats, I think? Pretty cool looking. I wonder if those wide fenders are stock? edit: Nope. Flares are non-stock, taillight and panel are non-stock. Not sure what else. Neat little car, though. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isuzu_Bellett https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1...2hpYv2OFa1qLeM: Darchangel fucked around with this message at 00:45 on Jan 24, 2018 |
# ¿ Jan 24, 2018 00:40 |
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Femtosecond posted:Auction for a Isuzu Piazza coming up in a few hours. Isuzu Impulse in the US. Same chassis under the Geo Storm. https://jalopnik.com/5971583/forgotten-cars-the-isuzu-piazzaimpulse-was-an-ace-turbo-hatchback
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# ¿ Jan 24, 2018 23:33 |
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InitialDave posted:It's not about what's a good idea. Or even a good car. It's about what Americans will desperately try to get their wallet out their jeans (past a sizeable import-related erection) for. Absolutely. It's about the cache of having a thing normal people can't get. I don't particularly want the diesels, but the quirky JDM-only stuff is nifty.
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# ¿ Feb 16, 2018 19:29 |
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cakesmith handyman posted:Those seats look like generic caravan sofa fabric to me, never seen it on car seats though. I have. Go look up the upholstery on a 1970 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. It's like your grandmom's sofa. And the one I had experience with was green. Car was immaculate, but, sadly, some rear end in a top hat T-boned it.
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# ¿ Mar 1, 2018 16:20 |
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Snowy posted:Did anyone see the auction for the van that looked a little like this: Don't know about the auction, but that is was a Toyota HiAce. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_HiAce
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# ¿ Mar 2, 2018 18:08 |
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*sploosh* (what does that window sticker say? Probably the turbodiesel Toyota equivalent of the VW=slow stickers on the back of MGS' dragon-van.)
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# ¿ Mar 7, 2018 21:01 |
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SUPER CASUAL
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# ¿ Mar 17, 2018 20:49 |
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Applebees Appetizer posted:More like old, you'll see one day..... Pffft. I'm old and have two cars in the driveway two cars in the street, and two cars in the back yard. Did have one in the garage, but sold it. Now, one of the cars in the street needs to go back in the driveway, but I'm lazy (*this* is where the old comes in.) fake edit: I keep sneaking peeks at auctions for Mazda Cosmos. Thank God I don't have any money.
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# ¿ Mar 22, 2018 22:32 |
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IOwnCalculus posted:This. I didn't think it'd be that annoying, but it is obnoxious as gently caress to have to move one or both of my cars out of the driveway to be able to drive the truck. The next place I buy will absolutely have enough parking room to make sure the truck can be pulled out of the garage without moving anything else. This is indeed true. Part of the reason the Cutlass is still in the street is I need to figure out an arrangement that doesn't block the side of the garage that was vacated by the sold RX-7. I want to continue to use that for vehicle service. I suppose I could park my (non-op) motorcycle in the back yard, as it's what's in the way on the other side of the driveway. Or lay out some more pavers to the side of the driveway and park it there.
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# ¿ Mar 23, 2018 00:31 |
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I like those so much more than the Figaro. Never seen one in the States, though I've seen several Figgys.
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# ¿ Mar 30, 2018 00:24 |
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KakerMix posted:Had my two Land Cruisers and the Lite Ace delivered late last night, Cruisers arrived with dead batteries. Charged them overnight, this morning and afternoon, it's three batteries since the not-Prado is a 24 volt dual battery system. They both start and run perfectly now though. Prado feels like it had been sitting a while but she starts right up and is eager to drive, it's a lot peppier than I was expecting. The not-Prado with it's 3.4L 5 cyl PZ non-turbo diesel feels slower, like it could uproot some trees and move a house at a leisurely pace. Prado feels like a taut nimble little thing, quicker than my Rugger and way quicker than the not-Prado Cruiser. Since they are identical otherwise it's neat to compare them to each other. Ooooooooooh, do those Skyroof windows pop up? Man, that thing would be so entertaining to haul stuff and people around in.
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# ¿ Mar 30, 2018 23:39 |
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Metal Geir Skogul posted:It has a loving ice maker! If all the pieces, or even most, that stuff will do the deed. I actually use Plastex. Their applicator system and the included low heat moldable putty are fantastic, but I discovered that Pas-T-Pair sells the solvent all by itself, and have used that for refills. I’ve reconstructed an entire corner of an RX-7 shirt surround, and a broken-off corner of an ‘90 Chevy pickup dash panel with that. Good stuff. Pretty much only works on ABS and styrene, though.
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# ¿ Mar 31, 2018 01:32 |
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KakerMix posted:
Awesome. Plastex is good stuff, and their applicator is pretty ingenious to prevent clogs. I just wish their sales outlets didn't feel so shady. I don't know why this makes me so happy. Would.
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# ¿ Apr 5, 2018 20:46 |
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KakerMix posted:
Well aren't you just a floosie, switching your affections to the whatever comes in from the docks. Also, at Facebook's pathetic attempt at automated idiocy.
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# ¿ Apr 6, 2018 22:13 |
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TOYOTA ORIGINAL ACCESSORY MULTI BOX
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# ¿ Apr 13, 2018 19:26 |
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Everything is know to the state of California to cause cancer, probably including the state itself. That would be funny, though.
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# ¿ Apr 17, 2018 23:56 |
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bolind posted:I'm not in the US and not a truck expert, but I believe they have. It's called a Dodge RAM. No, those rust to pieces *and* the engine explodes (unless a Cummins). ...oh.
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# ¿ Apr 24, 2018 22:39 |
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He did a good job. I thought it was interesting and well written, even though I already knew most everything in it from this thread.
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# ¿ Apr 26, 2018 22:54 |
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Femtosecond posted:Can I drive my Canadian licensed sub-25 year old JDM import into the USA without it being crushed into a cube? Yeah, you can drive it here while visiting. It just can't stay here if you, say, move here, even if it's registered to someone still in Canadia. Exception would be someone in the US on a temporary visa, I believe.
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# ¿ May 1, 2018 18:20 |
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Sugoi! I just wish there was a chance I could fit in one. (6'2", 280, and would be "wide" even without the extra. 215 would be a normal weight for my frame.) Have fun with that red vinyl. It wouldn't look bad if it was properly applied. I like the carbon fiber bits.
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# ¿ May 10, 2018 16:26 |
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Loanarn posted:Needless to say I got a quote for a new sound system, security system, keyless entry etc and to do it the way I want is gonna be $4500. I get a $5k bonus in two and a half months that I hoped to spend on refurbing the wheels, fixing the interior, powder coating the valve covers and getting a sound system but my expectations on the price of a whole sound system installed were unrealistically low. It's gonna be a long 2.5 months until its installed but until then I have the best soundtrack on the road: The RB26DETT by Nissan. You're getting hosed on that audio/security system quote. Get a second opinion from somewhere else. Also, probably don't do it all in one big quote. Like stereo on one, and keyless alarm on another. Go price a deck and speakers on Crutchfield, then see what something similar is installed locally. A decent head unit can be had for as low as $150 (The Pioneer mechless in my Crown Vic was right at that). Speakers depend on coax or separates, etc., but again, decent stuff starts at like $50 a pair. A DIN head unit, and direct fit speakers shouldn't cost much to install. Alarms - I've been out of that game too long. I buy them myself, and do the install myself. I've not paid more that $60 or so for an alarm. I prefer Omega products (K9, among other brands) for bang/buck and have had no trouble out of them. You may be getting hit with a premium because it's something unfamiliar, but really, it's just a Nissan as far as the stereo goes, as far as I can tell. 6.5" speakers all around, DIN radio. Probably uses a standard '90s Nissan adapter harness.
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# ¿ May 14, 2018 23:47 |
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M.Ciaster posted:As an European, most 90s Aussie cars look like they fell out of some weird alternate universe where everything's ever so slightly different and every engine grew two cylinders more Kind of like how so many Russian cars looked like alternate-universe '50s American cars. Speaking of which, I was really irritated that they used a '65 Chevy pickup in Justice League for the Russian family trying to drive away from the impending doom rather than source an actual Russian pickup. Or at least doctor a Studebaker or something.
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# ¿ May 14, 2018 23:49 |
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You Am I posted:Hey since it is over 25 years old, have you Americans thought of getting some classic *cough* Aussie metal? I'm more interested in XA/XB/XC Falcons and variants, but I think we've already imported them all and turned them into Mad Max clones. Are there any actual XB GT coupes still in Australia? I want an XB van fitted out like the Interceptor, because why not? Or a ute version.
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# ¿ May 14, 2018 23:52 |
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Ah, you're getting a full-bore system with all the toys. That's different. I was just thinking deck-and-four-speakers. Probably not so outrageous, then. Labor is a killer. I don't really have a feel for what all that should cost, since I literally have always installed my own stuff, and didn't really pay attention to what the shop I worked at charged (we were not a high-end shop at all.) Just a cursory glance at prices shows that they're not far out on that. Good Alpine stuff, and the Pioneer deck. slothrop posted:I'm no expert but that does seem expensive. 4.5 hours to install a head unit also seems a bit over the top. As a complete novice I did my car in under 2 hours, now that I know what I'm doing I'd say 30 mins, tops. That doesn't include a back up cam though. Back-up camera adds a surprising amount of complexity, though they can combine some of that with the amp install, since they'll have interior bits up for running cables already. I like the extra headroom offered by an outboard amp, and a sub, even a small one, is a welcome addition. 6.5" speakers can do pretty well, but there's no substitute for an actual bass driver, even if you don't boom. I think it sounds like a solid system that will entertain for a long time, given the quality components.
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# ¿ May 15, 2018 16:40 |
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the spyder posted:Just IMO, that stereo build sheet is what I would expect out of BestBuy. I'm sure it would sound fine, but you can do much better for that price point. True, I suppose. Audition speakers and see what you like best. Head units are mostly what features and brand you like best. Same for amps, I'd say.
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# ¿ May 15, 2018 16:43 |
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everdave posted:I have never done one but a head gasket on a Toyota straight six should be doable in your driveway? I’ve done plenty of 4 cylinder Toyota and Honda’s with no garage just follow the steps and clean the deck good I once did the head gasket on my girlfriend's '78 Celica (20R) in the parking lot of our apartment. First head gasket ever done (it wasn't the head gasket that was the problem...)
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# ¿ May 24, 2018 21:12 |
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Don't care. None of this is about importing Japanese cars beyond he had one on the show.
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# ¿ May 25, 2018 17:12 |
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Lord of Garbagemen posted:I hate to be that guy but results will vary wildly . I am on the opposite spectrum, we are stuck on our second batch of imports (boat landed in middle february) and they still have not been registered. Problem is that Oregon is a state run DMV and has decided that they do not want to plate these cars because "reasons". So I will only be able to sell in Washington (however my city is in the metropolitan area of Portland, so naturally all the interest is from Oregon buyers). Now I have to go get an attorney to get the Oregon DMV to realize that they cannot make up and interpret law. Shithead at AAMVA, whatever the gently caress that is posted:By allowing on-road operation of used mini-trucks, Canada and the U.S. are accepting What an unmitigated fuckhead. I wonder how much he was paid byt new car dealers to write that pile of crap? MikeyTsi posted:He's the shithead turtle-looking motherfucker that's the Majority Leader of the US Senate. Well, that helps explain it. In all seriousness, I wonder what put the bug up his rear end about this? What harm, in the grand scheme of things, could allowing these cars in possibly bring? We pretty much all understand that an old car is not going to be as safe as a new car. I'd also like to point out that any study from the UK regarding LHD vs RHD vehicle incidents needs to take into account that most likely most of the incidents are the people from LHD countries driving on unfamiliar RHD roads, not necessarily the fact that the car is LHD. I wonder if the Canadian study factors in the likelihood that most of RHD imports there are :fastandfurious: (dammit, where the hell is that smilie?) cars , and associated drivers thereof.
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# ¿ Jun 1, 2018 23:36 |
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Lord of Garbagemen posted:Havent tried yet, a ton of people in Oregon do that for dual sport bikes though. Oregon will not register or sell them brand new for highway use, however if you get it registered in Washington first they do not look at what kind of bike it is and will register them no questions asked. Seriously? The state of Oregon will not allow you to buy, register, and drive a federally street legal vehicle?
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# ¿ Jun 2, 2018 01:23 |
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Lord of Garbagemen posted:Emissions is federally exempt after 21 years, safety is federally exempt after 20 years. Most states follow federal regulation, only a couple don't (California and Massachusetts maybe?). Also, at least in my experience the only thing required to get registration is emissions, most states don't do shaken/engineering/road worthy inspections, that's why you can have the most dangerous poo poo legally driving on US roads. Yeah, Texas is on of only 20 or so states with a safety inspection, surprisingly. At least we have the 25-year rolling emissions, unlike that stupid fixed year poo poo California has.
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# ¿ Jun 2, 2018 01:26 |
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# ¿ Mar 28, 2024 12:48 |
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Femtosecond posted:Thread needs more pics so here's a Delica pickup in action I walked by the other day. Now that is something I could use, thanks to the lack of affordable small pickups in the US. It’s to the point that I almost want to get a used Isuzu NPR and put a bed on it rather than buy a giant Chevy Silverado. I actually want to do work with it, rather than daily drive it, so all the fancy tech is unnecessary. AC and a decent stereo is all I need. A smaller JDM style truck would almost be perfect.
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# ¿ Jun 2, 2018 19:44 |