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Old 02-20-2005, 11:32 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Ok everyone, its time for you all to find me a car, since i cant seem to do it for myself. If you live in the WI, IL, MN area (basicaly the midwest) you should help me find a car. Price needs to be sub $5000 due to the fact that im bound to spend thousands on mods. I prefer sports cars and sports coupes....turbo is preffered, rwd is also a plus. Manual transmission only, unless you find something realy special. Whoever finds me the best car will get a hug...maybe 2, depending on the vehicle. This car will be my new dailey driver, and a project. You will see the evolution of the vehicle, right here on tfp. Now get to work !!! /...........................please.
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Old 02-20-2005, 11:36 PM   #2 (permalink)
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GetRdone is also open to pretty much any cool car idea, he's flirted with the idea of a 12-second van, a 300 horsepower turbo-neon, and even a old school 1983 Datsun.

If anyone really wants to piss him off though, find an amazing car that's in Michigan (inside joke).
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Old 02-20-2005, 11:41 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Im sorry michigan, but i hate you. Youve done me wrong.......unless your the UP of michigan, then youve provided me with a place to snowboard. Now back to finding me a car you little monkeys.

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Old 02-21-2005, 12:37 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Mustang SVO / 87-88 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe. 2.3 4-cyl turbo, ~190hp/240tq from the factory (and a tough-as-nails engine that will withstand a LOT of boost, as in ~24 psi), all except a minority of the T-Birds were 5-speed manual, RWD, they're both on the Fox chassis which means a lot of Mustang chassis/suspension parts will bolt up (however they all came with things like 4-wheel disc brakes, improved suspension geometry, etc). The Thunderbirds even had ABS which was quite rare back then.

I had an '88 T-Bird. It was well ahead of its time, and a lot of fun to drive. I always got the most puzzled looks from people who would hop in and see the manual shifter and 18 psi factory boost gauge--not something you'd expect from a big 80s Ford!

I also noticed in my travels to WI that you can't spit without hitting an F-Body with a for sale sign in it. I'm sure you can find one of those pretty cheap, they're fun cars.
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Old 02-21-2005, 12:48 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Mustang SVO / 87-88 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe. 2.3 4-cyl turbo, ~190hp/240tq from the factory (and a tough-as-nails engine that will withstand a LOT of boost, as in ~24 psi), all except a minority of the T-Birds were 5-speed manual, RWD, they're both on the Fox chassis which means a lot of Mustang chassis/suspension parts will bolt up (however they all came with things like 4-wheel disc brakes, improved suspension geometry, etc). The Thunderbirds even had ABS which was quite rare back then.

I had an '88 T-Bird. It was well ahead of its time, and a lot of fun to drive. I always got the most puzzled looks from people who would hop in and see the manual shifter and 18 psi factory boost gauge--not something you'd expect from a big 80s Ford!

I also noticed in my travels to WI that you can't spit without hitting an F-Body with a for sale sign in it. I'm sure you can find one of those pretty cheap, they're fun cars.
Shit I had a 87 Thunderbird turbo coupe, bought it for $200, and damn it was fast, too bad I was young and stupid and sold it. They are excellent cars, too bad most of them rust out. Otherwise find a mustang like mine, I paid $200 for mine (I bought it without a title) otherwise I would of paid $500 with title, If your into and can do wrenching on your own you should be able to find a car for under $1k and have plenty of $$$$ left over to make one hell of a sleeper.
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Old 02-21-2005, 09:24 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Im not really a ford guy, but that is a good suggestion. Ill keep an eye out. There is always something nice about having a car that NO-ONE thinks is fast, then blowing there doors off. If you actually know of one of these cars for sale, couldnt hurt to drop me a pm.
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Old 02-21-2005, 10:15 AM   #7 (permalink)
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www.autotrader.com

www.cars.com

You can find pretty much anything on either of those two websites, within your price range and in your area.
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Old 02-21-2005, 01:34 PM   #8 (permalink)
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www.autotrader.com

www.cars.com

You can find pretty much anything on either of those two websites, within your price range and in your area.

BEEN DONE TO DEATH. I search both of those sites 2-3 times dailey. There is really nothing good for sale right now, winter in WI is not the best time to look for a car. The whole reason for this post is that those sites just arent working, im hoping maybe someone here has a car, a friend with one, or has seen any good newspaper listings.
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Old 02-22-2005, 04:53 PM   #9 (permalink)
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How about a DSM? Im sure you can find one under 5k if you dont mind an older gen. talon or eclipse, and obviously itll be turbo and awd if you find the right one. Im sure a turbo upgrade, some internals, and bolt ons can easily get you in the 12s or fasterr. Or just buy eg or ek civic for a couple of grand, and swap a k20 and boost it.
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Old 02-22-2005, 06:00 PM   #10 (permalink)
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I'll pick up a local trading post from around my area in WI, might even cover your area....I might be able to find something...
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Old 02-22-2005, 07:38 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Thanks alot MerkurGuitars, Ill go pretty much anywhere in WI to see the car, assuming its an interesting prospect, i appreciate the help. 1slOwCD8, i do like dsm's, i actually prefer the older ones because of the 6 bolt motor, thus no crankwalk. Ive been tryin to find one for some time, but it seems when i do they are either already modified and thus in danger of being abused, or automatic. Thanks tho.
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Old 02-22-2005, 08:18 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Im sorry michigan, but i hate you. Youve done me wrong.......unless your the UP of michigan, then youve provided me with a place to snowboard. Now back to finding me a car you little monkeys.

Hey now! Let's be nice to the mitten!
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Old 02-22-2005, 09:39 PM   #13 (permalink)
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haha, i only hate michigan because it seems to spite me. When im on autotrader and i see a nice car, says lets say 110 miles away. I think great thats not a horrible drive. I check the location and see its in michigan and realize autotrader takes the DIRECT distance thus, a 3 hour drive turns into a 7 hour drive cuz i gotta go around that damn lake.
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Old 02-23-2005, 12:06 PM   #14 (permalink)
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A 89-93 Nissan 240SX....with a rebuilt engine and turbo these things are FAST!, and RWD
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Old 02-23-2005, 01:05 PM   #15 (permalink)
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A 89-93 Nissan 240SX....with a rebuilt engine and turbo these things are FAST!, and RWD
been there, i was gonna get one for 500 bux to do the sr20det swap, but the bitch made it hard for me to come and arrange everything, and tehn the day i come with my truck, she tells me there arent any keys to it (i wastn aware of this) and that the wheel is locked sideways. She expects ME to figure out a way to get the car out, and still pay her in full. I told her to f*ck off, and left, pissed and with 9 less gallons of gas in the truck.
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Old 02-24-2005, 09:04 AM   #16 (permalink)
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been there, i was gonna get one for 500 bux to do the sr20det swap, but the bitch made it hard for me to come and arrange everything, and tehn the day i come with my truck, she tells me there arent any keys to it (i wastn aware of this) and that the wheel is locked sideways. She expects ME to figure out a way to get the car out, and still pay her in full. I told her to f*ck off, and left, pissed and with 9 less gallons of gas in the truck.
How does someone not have the keys to there car? a sr20det swap would have been nice, thats what I want to do sometime soon. Just need to get the car and get some cash to start the project.
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Old 02-24-2005, 10:31 AM   #17 (permalink)
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i have no idea how she managed to do that.....she was loopy tho. The sr20 swap is sadly never as cheap as it seams. Ur gonna need to pay around 2g's for a front clip, and then have it delivered to a industrial or commercial location. I woulndt try to do the swap withouth the clip, thers some wierd things that u need for the swap that NEVER come with the engine /tranny packages you buy.
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Old 02-25-2005, 08:39 AM   #18 (permalink)
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i have no idea how she managed to do that.....she was loopy tho. The sr20 swap is sadly never as cheap as it seams. Ur gonna need to pay around 2g's for a front clip, and then have it delivered to a industrial or commercial location. I woulndt try to do the swap withouth the clip, thers some wierd things that u need for the swap that NEVER come with the engine /tranny packages you buy.

Ouch thats a lot of work
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Old 02-25-2005, 10:17 AM   #19 (permalink)
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Yes, yes it is. Compared to other swaps (non-honda), its pretty easy, but theres some little things with coolant lines that need to be re-routed etc.. Not to mention the wiring.
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