by "Nibbles" (nibbles)
Published 08/18/2017 at 10:18
by "Nibbles" (nibbles)
Published 08/18/2017 at 10:18
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I always pick cars with little to no aftermarket support
I can’t even find a replacement grille or bumper
I can, however, find all manner of 20" (and larger) wheels
"Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs" (yowen)
08/18/2017 at 10:28, STARS: 1
“no aftermarket support” the first thing I think of when I hear that is the Lincoln LS/Ford Thunderbird. Why no 4.6!
"lone_liberal" (token-liberal)
08/18/2017 at 10:28, STARS: 1
Being different and unique has its drawbacks.
"Nibbles" (nibbles)
08/18/2017 at 10:32, STARS: 3
So does having a largely-geriatric consumer base
"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
08/18/2017 at 10:36, STARS: 0
Did you try Certi-Fit?
"lone_liberal" (token-liberal)
08/18/2017 at 10:36, STARS: 0
At least a non-enthusiast geriatric consumer base. There are tons of parts for 32 Fords and 55-57 Chevies
"Nibbles" (nibbles)
08/18/2017 at 10:39, STARS: 0
Nope, never heard of ‘em
"awmaster10" (awmaster10)
08/18/2017 at 10:39, STARS: 0
What car? After owning 6 cars with awful aftermarket support I finally have the TL which is very solid. Tons of J motor parts, exceptionally good coilovers for $550, affordable catback exhaust systems, and of course the assortment of cosmetic goodies.
"Nibbles" (nibbles)
08/18/2017 at 10:41, STARS: 1
1994 Cadillac Eldorado
"Nibbles" (nibbles)
08/18/2017 at 10:45, STARS: 0
And of course Eldorado isn’t listed in their catalog
"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
08/18/2017 at 10:48, STARS: 0
Well shit. They cater to cheap body repair places in the hood, and from what I remember always had goofy cars listed... what year is it?
"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
08/18/2017 at 10:50, STARS: 1
Me too, when I had my Sonic it had little aftermarket. Then I got rid of it, & the aftermarket blew up for it. The Juke aftermarket is also limited.
"Nibbles" (nibbles)
08/18/2017 at 10:51, STARS: 0
1994 ETC. The grille and front bumper are the worst offenders
"awmaster10" (awmaster10)
08/18/2017 at 11:19, STARS: 1
Yeah that could be a little tough. I searched for coilovers for it just for fun aaand nothing.
"Nibbles" (nibbles)
08/18/2017 at 11:34, STARS: 1
Strutmasters has a full passive kit (with bypasses for the active controllers) for $550
"awmaster10" (awmaster10)
08/18/2017 at 11:41, STARS: 0
Well thats not bad. At that age if anything went wrong with the active suspension id totally go passive.
"Nibbles" (nibbles)
08/18/2017 at 11:51, STARS: 1
My thoughts as well. Along with the half-assedly bypassed suspension it already has; I figure I might as well just hit all four corners with fresh bits. That’s not a bad price either for an all-inclusive kit. Thirdly I can ditch the compressor and associated components so I can say it’s tuned by Lotus lol
"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
08/18/2017 at 11:57, STARS: 0
Looks like Keystone doesn’t even make them.... guess you’ll have to find forum part-outs, junkyards, craigslist, etc.
"Nibbles" (nibbles)
08/18/2017 at 12:02, STARS: 0
Yup. Sucks nuts.
Though there’s a ‘99 with blown head gaskets on the local for $800. Can’t use its suspension but I could certainly yank a TON of parts off of it
But then I have another shell taking up our precious driveway real-estate and the wife has already voiced her displeasure in that notion
But fresher interior, nicer bumpers, a new grille and OEM wheels
But she may withhold if I purchase
On the other hand, parts
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
08/18/2017 at 12:25, STARS: 0
Time for a Lexus then
"Nibbles" (nibbles)
08/18/2017 at 12:26, STARS: 0
Trade me then