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^ If you don't do that stuff your car is essentially a ticking time bomb 
What does your dad drive?

What does your dad drive?
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As long as you're okay with the car being totaled if the timing belt goes then that's understandable. A timing belt and water pump would probably run you $700 at a shop. But that said, what if the transmission could do four more years?Originally Posted by speedemon90
I barely drive now too haha. And I think where ever I have an internship over the summer I'm going to trade cars with my dad if my commute is longer than his. I need this car to survive as long as humanely possible without throwing in money. Its only worth like 3k so I'm not gonna do work (like timing belt) if thats 1/3 of its cost. Especially when the tranny can go out at any minutes
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Wait, the original timing belt is still on the car???
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Impossible. It's probably on it's second considering the context.
Why not just sell the car?
Why not just sell the car?
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^ 190k, and his family's the original owners, I assume it's been changed at least once 

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I would hope so.
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So, I have this friend thats possibly boosting his car and he wanted some input on boost gauges. <strike>I'd</strike> He'd like an AFR/Boost combo gauge to save space and make placement easier. The two options are:
PLX DM-6:

AEM Failsafe:

Prices are about the same. The PLX unit has two control boxes (one for boost and another for afr inputs). The PLX is easily expandable, you can daisy chain all the control boxes (fluid temp, pressure, blah blah blah is all available), but you need to find a place for them.
The AEM doesnt require control boxes, its all in the unit. But you'll only ever have boost and afr readings. I only have experience with the regular AEM UEGO gauge, which I liked. The refresh rate on it was pretty good too. The failsafe is compatible with many EMS', so if it sees a preset lean condition it'll trigger a safe map, which is pretty slick and can save an engine from possible catastrophe.
He's also open to other options as well.
PLX DM-6:

AEM Failsafe:

Prices are about the same. The PLX unit has two control boxes (one for boost and another for afr inputs). The PLX is easily expandable, you can daisy chain all the control boxes (fluid temp, pressure, blah blah blah is all available), but you need to find a place for them.
The AEM doesnt require control boxes, its all in the unit. But you'll only ever have boost and afr readings. I only have experience with the regular AEM UEGO gauge, which I liked. The refresh rate on it was pretty good too. The failsafe is compatible with many EMS', so if it sees a preset lean condition it'll trigger a safe map, which is pretty slick and can save an engine from possible catastrophe.
He's also open to other options as well.
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What does your dad drive?
He has a 10' corolla... not gonna be fun but w/eOriginally Posted by Aman
^ If you don't do that stuff your car is essentially a ticking time bomb 
What does your dad drive?
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My power steering also has a slow leak, which hopefully doesnt get bigger. Firestone said I'd need to change the whole rack&pinion? I'm not too sure, but thats also an expensive job. Brakes are warped. Axle/transmission has had some problem in it basically since I've had the car, although I know how to stop the problem from happening so it should be fine I think. I believe I have a bad wheel bearing as well. I think thats it. My radiator went bad in november so we replaced that for a couple hundred.Originally Posted by charliemike
As long as you're okay with the car being totaled if the timing belt goes then that's understandable. A timing belt and water pump would probably run you $700 at a shop. But that said, what if the transmission could do four more years?
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tbh i have no clue. I'd love to say no, but I wouldn't know. I dunno if my dad even knows. Wonder if there is a way to check online. If i had to guess.... I'd say no lol. I'm gonna get flamed for this lolOriginally Posted by CLtotheTL32
Wait, the original timing belt is still on the car???
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Why not just sell the car?
Cause we'd barely get any money out of it and it still works for now??Originally Posted by Costco
Impossible. It's probably on it's second considering the context.Why not just sell the car?
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Yes but... if any of those aforementioned parts fail while driving - timing belt, brakes don't stop, loss of power steering, etc - could cause a crash and injury. Originally Posted by speedemon90
Cause we'd barely get any money out of it and it still works for now??
Sell car and look on Craigslist? After you check the missed encounters section, look for a reliable beater?

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That last line made me giggle.
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Depends if your friend is looking to expand. I think the PLX unit looks clean but the all-in-one of the AEM is nice.Originally Posted by civicdrivr
So, I have this friend thats possibly boosting his car and he wanted some input on boost gauges. <strike>I'd</strike> He'd like an AFR/Boost combo gauge to save space and make placement easier. The two options are:
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http://mbworld.org/forums/mercedes-v...ml#post4572922
a friend recently got one, so far it's been a money pit.
Mmm, S65, one of my favorite Benzes.Originally Posted by srika
then there's this...http://mbworld.org/forums/mercedes-v...ml#post4572922
a friend recently got one, so far it's been a money pit.
I can't imagine owning one though. After seeing the maintenance costs on my grandmother's '07 S550 & '05 S430, I can't imagine a V12, much less an AMG.
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Sell car and look on Craigslist? After you check the missed encounters section, look for a reliable beater?
I think for now it's still fine. Brakes are just warped they WOnt stop working. PS leak is small I refill like every 4 months or so. Timing belt I dunno really but if at any point the car does not feel safe I will get rid of it.Originally Posted by Acuraluvr
Yes but... if any of those aforementioned parts fail while driving - timing belt, brakes don't stop, loss of power steering, etc - could cause a crash and injury. Sell car and look on Craigslist? After you check the missed encounters section, look for a reliable beater?
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You're slow 

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I didn't even read the text. I was too busy looking at that stunning example of art.Originally Posted by srika
Not the best "Assurance", when shopping for a car.... 

One on the right for me
Did a driving school at laguna seca earlier this week. Was really impressed with the lexus ISF. If I wasn't so set on a ctsv it would be a good contender.
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nice..
man I'd love to drive at Laguna Seca....
man I'd love to drive at Laguna Seca....

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Nice! Did you take pics? What school and did you spin out lol?? Did they let you push it close to the cars limits as well??
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, I'm very interested in this as well. Got a chance to do one of these track day things early next month.Race Director
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Going to Laguna Seca for LeMans 

One on the right for me
It was through skip barber. Two day class. Built upon some basics and then learned more about pushing the car through corners, etc.
Spent the entire second day doing laps in a 911, an IS-F, and a Mazda 3 turbo (surprised with the car overall). Got to push the cars as hard as I could without crashing. I felt I was doing well and then went out for a lap with one of the instructors and was blown away at how crappy I was.
The corkscrew is by far the most awesome part of the track.
Spent the entire second day doing laps in a 911, an IS-F, and a Mazda 3 turbo (surprised with the car overall). Got to push the cars as hard as I could without crashing. I felt I was doing well and then went out for a lap with one of the instructors and was blown away at how crappy I was.
The corkscrew is by far the most awesome part of the track.
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Laguna Seca is one of my bucket list "will drive on one day" tracks.
Top of the list is, of course, the Nurburgring.
Top of the list is, of course, the Nurburgring.
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I've been noticing something over the past year... I see a LOT of Panameras on the street.... this car did really well for Porsche! 

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Guy in my neighborhood has a Panamera Turbo (or Turbo S) ... It's murdered out but looks pretty good.Originally Posted by srika
I've been noticing something over the past year... I see a LOT of Panameras on the street.... this car did really well for Porsche!
The sad thing about it for the owner is that when he's not driving it, he's gotta choose between a 911 Turbo Cab or Cayenne Turbo.
I think he got rid of his RS4 Cab when he got the Panamera.
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The Panamera is uglay, but it can perform. 

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I've always hated the Panamera. It reminds me of the Accord Crossturd.
but I did see a Turbo near my work, dropped, flush (not hella) with concave wheels. looked quite nice.
but I did see a Turbo near my work, dropped, flush (not hella) with concave wheels. looked quite nice.
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I see a lot of them on the highway, still don't like them, same with the Cayenne, but both sell well for Porsche around here.
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Spent the entire second day doing laps in a 911, an IS-F, and a Mazda 3 turbo (surprised with the car overall). Got to push the cars as hard as I could without crashing. I felt I was doing well and then went out for a lap with one of the instructors and was blown away at how crappy I was.
The corkscrew is by far the most awesome part of the track.
damn sounds like an awesome experience haha. I wanna drive the corkscrew one day. I'd imagine its a ltl scary cause you cant see the track and where it goes coming up to it???Originally Posted by subinf
It was through skip barber. Two day class. Built upon some basics and then learned more about pushing the car through corners, etc. Spent the entire second day doing laps in a 911, an IS-F, and a Mazda 3 turbo (surprised with the car overall). Got to push the cars as hard as I could without crashing. I felt I was doing well and then went out for a lap with one of the instructors and was blown away at how crappy I was.
The corkscrew is by far the most awesome part of the track.
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The Panamera has really grown on me. Plus, I respect the numbers it puts down.
And I want this, really, really bad.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1994-Porsche-C4-Widebody-1-238-produced-Guards-Red-NO-RESERVE-AUCTION-/111043350095?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item19dab30e4f#ht_500wt_1182
And I want this, really, really bad.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1994-Porsche-C4-Widebody-1-238-produced-Guards-Red-NO-RESERVE-AUCTION-/111043350095?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item19dab30e4f#ht_500wt_1182
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993 for me 

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And I want this, really, really bad.
Porsche : 911 C4 in Porsche | eBay Motors
My step dad uses one of these as hit track car..... My god is it fun. Dew it.Originally Posted by civicdrivr
The Panamera has really grown on me. Plus, I respect the numbers it puts down.And I want this, really, really bad.
Porsche : 911 C4 in Porsche | eBay Motors
Edit: not a wide body lol
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Pretty much. The practice laps helped but when we were running at full speed and tbe instructor said floor it towards thr tree and don't forget to turn it was a little freaky the first time. Felt like a roller coaster.Originally Posted by speedemon90
damn sounds like an awesome experience haha. I wanna drive the corkscrew one day. I'd imagine its a ltl scary cause you cant see the track and where it goes coming up to it???
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I really like the 993. The fun and raw feeling of an air cooled 911, with the refinement of the newer ones.Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
993 for me
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Its actually a 964. The 993 had slightly swept back headlights and the weird bumper.Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
993 for me
But 993 GT2? Fuck yes.
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Bish, I was saying I would prefer a 993 










