Is This Fd Worth The Trouble?
02-27-2003, 03:47 PM
#1
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Rutgers Engineering - NJ
Posts: 14
So i found this FD with a salvaged title not far from me, Its got a salvage title because of a engine fire. Heres some of the details:
Car is NOT running now. TWIN TURBO - 255 HP (180MHP speedometer and 7000 RMP redline), Red, auto, around 80K miles, burned front end (hood, bumper, underhood), good tires (except one), Loaded: power sunroof, power windows/locks, factory CD (with BOSE stereo), leather, driver's airbag, ABS brakes. The engine looks OK(the fire was on the top). Apprears to have original paint and no prior body damage. Needs a passenger door (got damaged by the tow truck) PA Salvage title.
http://www.eden.rutgers.edu/~mcharos/Stuff/FD1.bmp
The rest of the car is in nice shape, but i dont like the fact that its an auto, that would definatly get changed. It just seems like its a great deal and could be a fun project car, and its my duty as an enthusiast to save this poor FD.
What kind of things do you think i can expect to have to replace mechanically with a car like this to get it running, i havent gone to see the car yet in person to see how bad it is and the guy doesnt seem like he knows a whole lot about it. So do you guys think i should go for it or just get a TII. I really dont mind not having a running car right away.
Car is NOT running now. TWIN TURBO - 255 HP (180MHP speedometer and 7000 RMP redline), Red, auto, around 80K miles, burned front end (hood, bumper, underhood), good tires (except one), Loaded: power sunroof, power windows/locks, factory CD (with BOSE stereo), leather, driver's airbag, ABS brakes. The engine looks OK(the fire was on the top). Apprears to have original paint and no prior body damage. Needs a passenger door (got damaged by the tow truck) PA Salvage title.
http://www.eden.rutgers.edu/~mcharos/Stuff/FD1.bmp
The rest of the car is in nice shape, but i dont like the fact that its an auto, that would definatly get changed. It just seems like its a great deal and could be a fun project car, and its my duty as an enthusiast to save this poor FD.
02-27-2003, 05:02 PM
#4
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 207
selling fd for 12k
car has 100k on chasis and about 15k on the rebuilt (stock) very high compression (last tested)
upgrades are:
apex gt spec cb
pettit mp
hks dp
pettit ast tank
tein ha
coilovers
all vac lines replaced
favorite mod rebuilt tranny (jrs rotary)
act s/s kit
pettit (b & m) short shifter very short throw
10.5 ngk spark plugs all around
viper 800esp alarm tied with a 551r (remote starter), window mods as well as powerlocks and trunk release.
stock wheels with nitto 555r all around (2 good tires left)
can't think of anything else
bad stuff: 1000-1500 in repairs needed. why:
missing both headlight covers
rear pass taillight bulb is out
weather stripping on driver side missing
no door locks (can't find my replacements, when my doorlocks broke off)
car is being sold without tb, uim and alternator. (parts can be had cheap from jesse lau (great ebay seller from japan) and also jt-imports.com
stock ic and intake piping removed (but will sell with the car)
no steering collar and stock wheel with airbag disconected (will come with the car)
thats my car in a nutshell. i have other mods but i wll not include because it was promised to someone else (the reason why alot of missing pieces)
luigi
car has 100k on chasis and about 15k on the rebuilt (stock) very high compression (last tested)
upgrades are:
apex gt spec cb
pettit mp
hks dp
pettit ast tank
tein ha
coilovers
all vac lines replaced
favorite mod rebuilt tranny (jrs rotary)
act s/s kit
pettit (b & m) short shifter very short throw
10.5 ngk spark plugs all around
viper 800esp alarm tied with a 551r (remote starter), window mods as well as powerlocks and trunk release.
stock wheels with nitto 555r all around (2 good tires left)
can't think of anything else
bad stuff: 1000-1500 in repairs needed. why:
missing both headlight covers
rear pass taillight bulb is out
weather stripping on driver side missing
no door locks (can't find my replacements, when my doorlocks broke off)
car is being sold without tb, uim and alternator. (parts can be had cheap from jesse lau (great ebay seller from japan) and also jt-imports.com
stock ic and intake piping removed (but will sell with the car)
no steering collar and stock wheel with airbag disconected (will come with the car)
thats my car in a nutshell. i have other mods but i wll not include because it was promised to someone else (the reason why alot of missing pieces)
luigi
02-27-2003, 05:46 PM
#5
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Rutgers Engineering - NJ
Posts: 14
im sure your car is great, but this FD is 3G..not 13G ... i dont have that much cash at the moment. Im just looking for a fun, cheap project car where i can learn a bunch and have a bad *** car when im done. It would probably cost me a bunch to get the car to where i like it, but i think it would be good. I dont need this car everyday to be my daily driver, not yet at least so i think it would be ok, anyone think otherwise?
02-28-2003, 09:50 AM
#10
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Rutgers Engineering - NJ
Posts: 14
i had planned on fixing it up if its in decent condition..you dont think it would be worth it to do that? Any tips/ specfic things that i should look for when checking this car out?