polobunny

That's why we swapped it between friends forever. That shit was so rare.
The 300ZX also got from a friend I think for $14K back then, right side driving, silver, 93, T-roof.


TOKYOOOOO DRIFT DRIFT DRIFT


Sold it because it was too expensive for me back then, it was cool for a summer but the insurance was raping me because I was young + it was on a used car loan and that raped me too. I've had sex in this car though and it was great. I wish I could run a convertible here but having 2 cars is expensive.

polobunny

The decent 300ZX weren't really rare back in mid 2000's, they were 10-15 years old cars. The one I had wasn't in pristine condition either it got roughed up be previous owners, it had a small leak on the top on the passenger side, if you drove in the rain sometimes the passenger would get water droplets on them.

pbook4g5

LOL at seeing the subforum. No, I haven't "seen" it today or last night. It's a sign.

And yes, a new car would be IDGAF fuck it car... but its certainly not knee jerk. I've given the TL-s a year to figure itself out. It's been to three shops (one dealer, one independent mechanic, and one performance shop that specializes in Honda/Acura). None of them could figure it out. The dealer though it was normal. The performance shop was embarrassed they couldn't figure it out but said there was definitely a problem.

And yes, a new car would have its own problems. But... Acura certified warranty. And low mileage. So, more peace of mind.

Flipster23

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Pics of the TL are floating around somewhere in this order

87 Celica GTS
93 Corolla
98 Altima
99 Civic
04 Civic/03TL-S/08 TL
08 Mazda 6
04 Corolla
67 C10
13 Accord
?? Chevelle (working on getting one can't decide if I want a 66 or a 72.


I didn't include my bikes, but those aren't really "cars", I had a Scion for a quick second and an Integra but I only had them for about a month.

Flipster23

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Go with the Accord Sport 6MT. but you said you have dogs, so it may be beneficial for a wagon or a GC SRT-8

polobunny

Always wanted one of the "new" Celicas but kids here think they're so cool so they're super overpriced.

Jealous of the C10 and the soon to come Chevelle.

N1h1l1ty

Man PB how the hell did you end up in a TL lol...

Franchise1124

I think N1h1i1h1i1hi1h1h11ih1ih1i1h1l1l1i1lty was referring to Polobunny when he said PB

Quite the list - what year was the 350z?

I wonder if Hondata would fix your issues? If the parts were swapped out, then it might not be a mechanical thing after all? Just a thought of course

Flipster23

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I'm trying to get my dad to go half with me on the Chevelle. Of course if you want one thats at least running it's going to cost you about 9-10k if you want just the shell I've seen them for about 5-6k. I've even thought about just getting a Nova, but it would have to be a 66-67

I have a buddy who bought a 67 chevelle from I think Michigan. He paid 42k and is still needed a little bit of work done to it.


I want to get another C-10 slightly mod it and use it as a daily and get rid of the corolla.

polobunny

It's not that expensive, I essentially swapped the same money over and over. Lots of the cars had way more km than the TL. And I used to live at my parents, working full time and more, raked in the cash way more than I do now haha!

The point was buying cars when summer started and selling them when summer ended, take a beater for winter, rinse and repeat. Having 2 cars at the same time is bad spending to me, you can only drive one at a time. Didn't want to have a summer car sitting in the parking lot all winter.

The TL I always liked the look and I've thought of keeping it until I run it into the ground but I'm already doubting myself after a year... I'm thinking G35 and then who knows. Eventually still want a Mercedes CLA 45 AMG since I've it...

Flipster23

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Thats what I used to do. Seemed like every year I was getting a different car. Live at home with the rents worked for the state making what I thought was bank at 18. So I went out and splurged had my Civic, 03TL-S CBR. Decided that was stupid as hell sold the Civic, kept the TL and CBR then got a 3G. WTF was the point of selling the civic.

N1h1l1ty

In retrospect I probably should have bought a G35 coupe... the shitty reliability for Infiniti kind of scared me away

thoiboi

But that G exhaust note is orgasmic... one of the best stock setups I've heard to date.

Flipster23

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Very true, but my 2G TL sounded good enough, once I did the mid muffler delete. Gawwd that shit sounded sexy, I would get compliments all the time. Fuck! why did I sale it.

TacoBello

That's actually the car I was cross shopping for when I bought my TL. I would have bought one but I just couldn't get over the bland looks of the Legacy.

polobunny

'04 base. That's all I could afford and I regret it. It was a boring car and nothing like I expected. I expected feeling like in the 300ZX and it was the complete opposite. Think TL heavy but suffering from claustrophobia and everything inside is plastic like a Ford F150. This one I got raped at the plates too because it was less than 10 years old so I had to pay taxes on it.

That sounds badass, all of it haha. It's way expensive to run old cars though.

I saw a freaking near 1000hp Nova pop the back tires on the track a year or 2 ago. The guy had the tiniest wheelie bar on it... also a mad man.

Excuse the shitty video:

TacoBello

Odd. Most people I know have had no issues with their G35s, besides oil consumption.

N1h1l1ty

Man if I had half a brain I should have done some insurance quotes on some roadsters. Like 2 weeks ago I did a quote on how much insurance would cost me on an S2K and it was practically the same as the TL. I cried inside so hard lol. Could've had one right now

Majofo

I shit myself watching that Nova video..

Good thing I don't have my pants on.

polobunny

Bland look? I HATE wagons. Look absolutely disgusting to me. But sitting in it with a partially stripped interior and a few mods made it such a blast I didn't care. Just riding passenger in this was fun, it was like a completely different car than expected. It felt light, it felt quick, it was stupid fun letting Civics chase you with their riced out looks, people didn't even believe you when you were at a red light and revved the engine. It sounded good but still, a wagon??

N1h1l1ty

I was always under the impression that they had some engine trouble? Iunno, what's done is done I guess. For what it's worth I love the styling of the TL a lot more than I do the G35. And the interior on the Gs was awful... still kind of is.

Flipster23

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I haven't heard of any either. I used to go to G meets, but then the guys became douchbags because I had a TL and not a G.

N1h1l1ty

What I would really love to find would be a good condition 240SX. But that's kind of an oxymoron lol.

polobunny

That guy is insane though. Like borderline redneck from Canada sorta style.

Also had a Corvette 88-89 on alcohol, "The Blue Shark" with ~2700hp. Was for sale for a while for only $52K or body only for $20K.

rockstar143

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Cassa Nova...


CHEVVVYYY NOVAAAA

polobunny

The new top bar layout on the forums is confusing me. Doesn't take much, but still.

Flipster23

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Wish my damn house will close already, I just want to move...

Waiting game

thoiboi

some douchebag probably messaged mods to change it..

probably same guy accountable for the "thanks" button...

Majofo

Bruh.. that's the nature of the J. One big issue that plagues members but is hardly discussed is the Tstat spec. If you haven't changed it, do eet. Make sure you get a 170/160 Tstat. I bet many are running a 190/200 spec'd Tstat.

Also, what intake are you running? If it's the stock box, remove all the plumbing. You might have a fucking towel up there for all you know. New PCV, clean out EGR valve (don't 'delete' it), replace APP sensor, new Tstat. There are also two mods that do wonders.. first is removing lower air dams to let more air in, then cutting up the cowl to let the hot air out.

If you haven't done the TB coolant bypass, do eeet. That's a biggie. Fucking Tstat gets hot AF, especially if you're running a 200F Tstat. It's sole purpose is to keep your fucking TB from freezing up, which is only a concern if you live in the Tundra

Oh.. the biggest fucking reason why the J is a dog.. Timing.. you should be filling her with fucking sunoco, but at least 93 top tier petro. Look at those retarded octane threads.. it pulls timing on 93! That being said, I forgot what miles you have on her, but if you did 105k already, make sure everything is in-spec, including valves.

polobunny

Fuck, busted!


/Canadian smoke screen

thoiboi

OH man.. def gonna look into this Coolant bypass... I doubt Imma see anything under 50 in CA... Thanks Maj!

Majofo

Fucking most amazing builds are Larry Larson's race / street builds.. not too many like him anymore. Here's his infamous Nova.


Check out his S10 build, new record.. keep in mind he drives these fucking cars to the track. Sometimes over 1000 miles. Whereas many builders put their fiberglass pieces of shit on a trailer and only send it down the track 2-3 times.

Majofo

btw.. he's still running that Nova in the 6's.. 4/5 years later. Still driving it to the track. Fuck yeah!

Yumcha

Morning, all.

TGIF.

Flipster23

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Yummy

Flipster23

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I'm going to get in trouble today.

thoiboi

what'd you do this time flippy

Majofo

N1h1l1ty

That custom widebody purple TL in the Gallery is insane

Majofo

You buy a C10 SWB? You should get a F100 straight body. I've seen some spectacular ones. The SWB C10s and Fords are real popular here. A lot of guys have restomods.. freaking new frames, engine, everything.. yet they either leave the body as-is or straighten out imperfections in the body, but leave the paint looking like shit. Rustic POS is in I guess with new chrome wheels. I don't like it.