Your car-related plans?

"JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7" (jayzayeighty)
12/25/2014 at 22:43 • Filed to: None

This coming week, the C4 will be getting a new clutch and perhaps an aluminum flywheel. I'll be flushing the coolant, changing the diff oil, adding diff additive to make the LSD last a bit longer before a rebuild, and trying to get the tape deck fixed (it's stuck on eject and I can't get my 80s tunes going). Then I'll be checking out a Saab as a shared winter daily and if that checks out, try to sell a Chrysler Sebring V6 LXi CONVERTIBLE (one offer at a time, please). Then I'm hoping that the C4 will be ready for some autocross or track day duty, because I'm ready to actually have something to do with my spare time/money (what spare money?) and everything but the transmission needs a serious re-working so it won't get much worse if I were to beat on it for a while. With a redheaded stepchild Corvette and Saab I will have truly passed into the realm of automotive eccentricity. Anyways, enough about me—what are your plans? And how were your Christmas hauls?

I also cleaned the interior, gave up on exterior due to rapid paint deterioration. I have some nice microfiber pads and sealant wax stuff now, though.

Here's Tuned Port Injected Rage bait and Axial bait all in one picture. If I ever restore this car, I'll keep that steering wheel because it takes a lot of driving to put a hole like that in leather.

DISCUSSION (77)

jkm7680 > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/25/2014 at 22:45

I'm planning on an oil change, and some new tailight bulbs. Luckily, I need zero unscheduled maintenance done right now. (Knock on wood) Otherwise, This A4 is still bulletproof.

camaroboy68ss > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/25/2014 at 22:47

I have to pull the tranny out of my 98 and replace the clutch, throwout bearing and flywheel. my 68 needs a rear main seal and the shifter "brain" replaced.

Also my grandpa and I are currently trying to deal on a corvette as well.

FocusedMark > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/25/2014 at 22:48

150k maintenance, new rear license plate bulbs ( maybe an led type ) replace the broken 12v socket, new wipers and maybe some rain x

Jayhawk Jake > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/25/2014 at 22:48

I am taking my car in to get an oil change tomorrow and figure out a coolant leak.

Other plans? Im planning on buying a C5 in 2015

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/25/2014 at 22:49

I'm heading to the museum of American speed tomorrow.

hike > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/25/2014 at 22:50

I haven't had time to do much with the C4 lately, but I think I'm gonna drive it Saturday. 50 degrees and sunny? Close enough to summer for me!

Ziptie-McBumper > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/25/2014 at 22:51

Did you recover your seats recently? They are nice! Your interior looks very nice overall, in fact.

Not much going for me this Christmas, car-wise. I got a timing belt for my old WRX. Since I work a lot of long, odd, shift-work hours and it's my only car, it should be pretty interesting blocking out a time for installation.

As a life-long Corvette fan, I'll just add; LONG LIVE THE BREADLOAF!

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > jkm7680
12/25/2014 at 22:52

Glad to hear it! Oil changes aren't bad for me, although I have two different kinds to do: one for the overdrive and one for the engine. People do like to jump on Audis for reliability but you have the 5 speed and good ole V6 which really seems like a good combo. If I can get my car hoonable I'd be happy, because I just want to have as much fun as possible before putting it away before tackling the big things. Never been to a track or autocross, and it would be nice to have a 9000 over winters I don't have to maintain myself!

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/25/2014 at 22:53

That interior is hella clean. C4s are just the best.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/25/2014 at 22:55

Front lower control arm bushings, alignment, and fix the pixels in my buddy's CLK55 on Saturday. Leaving town on a road trip, only 6 hour drive each way, on Monday in the wagon. But the wagon needs a new catalytic converter and front driveline before that, which I will also do Saturday. Hopefully I've got time for all of that!

Decay buys too many beaters > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/25/2014 at 22:55

Ill be fixing the motor mounts in the FR-S, changing the oil with some Mazda highy moly stuff, and giving the interior a good cleaning (also the exterior if the weather cooperates)

On the SV650 Ill be doing an oil change and some winterization.

Ill be combining parts from my 2 70s honda express scooters to hopefully get one wirking vehicle.

On the Aero 50, I'll be rebuilding the top end

I only expect to finish about half of that...

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/25/2014 at 22:56

I'm gonna waste most of my Friday playing Assetto Corsa. Then I'm gonna ride in a car 45 minutes to watch a Friday night hockey game.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Ziptie-McBumper
12/25/2014 at 22:57

Actually, the PO did just before I bought the car! Really worked wonders for his sales strategy, too. And thank you, it rattles a lot but aside from the rear carpeting and driver-side door cards it's holding up well! And you have some complicated planning for that repair then, what model WRX? The breadloaf is probably the best safety feature of all time, giving the passenger confidence that in the event of an accident an airbag will pop out and save their nose, thus reducing driver distraction; glad to hear from another supporter!

jkm7680 > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/25/2014 at 22:59

It is an overlooked car, Everybody laughs when I tell them it's reliable. But I totally make them eat their words.

Glad you'll be getting the new flywheel and clutch, a slipping clutch is horrible to drive with. About that tape deck, Haha. Most of the later C4's I've been accustomed to had problems with the CD player not accepting CD's. So it seems to fun in the family, Lol.

Maintaining yourself is nice, and a good way to save money. But during winter it kills me, But if you do get the Saab (I've probably said this before) IM AutoHaus in Falls Church is the place to go. They've always good a good selection of cars, and do service last time I checked. I used to bring my Audi next door.

Alfalfa > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/25/2014 at 23:01

First thing in the new Volvo this weekend is changing transmission fluid, and new wiper blades. Neither one of those things are working terribly well in their current state. If I have more time, oil change and possibly spark plugs.

Trunk Impaired 318 > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/25/2014 at 23:02

I bought my dad an X-Brace for the autocross car and he got me an LSD that we're still waiting on....

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
12/25/2014 at 23:03

Awesome! Must be cool to have that in Nebraska. I look forward to SR20s.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Jayhawk Jake
12/25/2014 at 23:04

Cool! C5s are also becoming very good values. I really want to drive one. The sonic has sprung a coolant leak?

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > hike
12/25/2014 at 23:05

Same weather here! I'll be taking it into the mechanics tomorrow and awaiting diagnosis of the clutch, so I'll probably get it back by the time the roads are covered in salt. I'm a little anxious to see the underbody as I think they may have lifted it up by the floorpan last time and those are notoriously weak. I don't know of any way to easily repair that. Good mechanics and friends, though I always bring my own parts. Really hoping to get out on the track come spring, as it makes more sense than just driving through 15 minutes of traffic 5 days a week.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/25/2014 at 23:05

I plan on changing my serpentine belt at some point this weekend. End the squeaking once and for all.

But in better automotive related news...

My mom's getting a new car Saturday! More than likely a Fusion SE 2.0T.

Ziptie-McBumper > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/25/2014 at 23:05

My WRX is an '06 base model. I have to drive about 100 miles round trip for work every day, so that's why I'm concerned about the install. The last timing belt I put in was a Miata, and that took me a solid 24 hours in a car with an engine bay I could stand in once the radiator was out. The WRX is a bit more cramped, and has 2 more cams.

I don't know how any passenger could be worried about sitting behind the breadloaf. It's basically an 18-inch long vinyl-covered boob waiting to bloody your nose in the event of an accident.

I'm at the point where I'm going to be looking to buy a new car soon, so I need to get that belt changed just so I can sell/trade it with a clear conscience. That, and so my valves don't get into a liplock with my pistons in the middle of my joyous daily commute.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > FocusedMark
12/25/2014 at 23:06

I need wipers badly. My current ones, which replaced ancient ones, are chipping up the edge of my hood and few fit underneath.

FocusedMark > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/25/2014 at 23:08

ah that sucks. Mine were replaced around this time last year, they're worn to hell and streaky and they don't glide over the windshield anymore

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/25/2014 at 23:09

Will do.

Sn210 > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/25/2014 at 23:09

I got some $$ for xmas that I'm going to put towards a replacement windshield and new tires on the mr2. I also got a Hayes repair manual for it so I'm going to browse that and see what i can do. I definitely want to replace the transmission fluid at some point.

Herr Quattro - Has a 4-Motion > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/25/2014 at 23:10

I'm planning on getting my license in March... So there is that...

Jayhawk Jake > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/25/2014 at 23:11

Seems so. My coolant is almost completely gone. We got a letter a while ago saying there were issues with leaks and they'd extend the warranty to cover it

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
12/25/2014 at 23:12

Yeah, that must be a drag. It'll be good to have it over with. And cool news on the Fusion! If I had to choose between a 6 speed 1.6 fusion and loaded V6 Camry, it'd be the fusion for sure. I know you're not doing the 6MT, but still a solid midsize that'll be nice to drive!

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Ziptie-McBumper
12/25/2014 at 23:18

Wow, that's quite a commute. And props on doing your own car work—I have no expertise in the area and busy myself with insignificant maintenance stuff. The breadloaf is surely the most reasurring thing ever put in a car, so eat your heart out 1985 MB with yer fancy airbags. Belts and interference engines can just go their separate ways.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > AMGtech - now with more recalls!
12/25/2014 at 23:20

Awesome! The CLK55 seems like a good little sleeper. And where's the trip going from/to? I'll have the exhaust out for the transmission, and I really just want to cut out the useless, old cat and resonators but I doubt I will.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Decay buys too many beaters
12/25/2014 at 23:21

Awesome scooters! And out of curiosity, why mazda motor oil?

5-Speed Gangsta > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/25/2014 at 23:21

My e36 is getting a new O2 sensor and reverse light switch. Also I'm gonna try and figure out why the top suddenly decided it doesn't want to go down anymore. And it needs an oil change. That's just this weekend, this week I've already replaced 4 bulbs, fixed a leak with clear silicone, and replaced the instrument cluster.

Ziptie-McBumper > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/25/2014 at 23:22

Kinja'd!!!

That hole? That wasn't caused by hard driving. That was caused by a greasy fat guy with a lot of rings who drove with his hand glued to the 12:00 position of the steering wheel.

I love Corvettes, but I know all too well about the "other" type of people who like Corvettes as well.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
12/25/2014 at 23:23

Thanks! It's not so perfect up close, but this picture was flattering enough for me to post it. If only I could find the damn bag of rocks someone hid under the car; it makes such a racket whenever the road isn't perfect!

And C4 interiors, yes.

Kinja'd!!!

Decay buys too many beaters > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/25/2014 at 23:26

High molybdenum as an anti wear additive makes it a pretty good winter oil. I'll be running redline 30 (might step up to 40) wt in the summer for trackdays

Ziptie-McBumper > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/25/2014 at 23:30

Thanks for the sympathy. The worst part? I'm actually thinking about buying a new STI. Unlike the new WRX, they still have the same engine (and same timing belt) that are in my car (albeit more powerful).

I've often thought about buying a Corvette, but the realities and geography of my situation would make that kind of hard. I've identified three levels of possible Corvette ownership for myself:

1. I couldn't buy a decent C4 with the cash I have on hand, since that would be an outright purchase and a second (project) car. I'd need to sell the WRX and rely on a C4 as my only transportation.

2. I could take out a loan for a reasonably priced C5 Z06 and keep the WRX, but even that would likely require some upkeep and refurbishing from day one.

3. I could sell my WRX and put a down payment on a nice C6, but it would be my only car. It would probably get better highway mileage than my WRX, but the weather isn't nice enough here for that to be a possibility.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/25/2014 at 23:31

From the top of Oregon to the bottom of Oregon. To see the in-laws for the holidays. Luckily we have a hotel so we're not staying with them, which will save my sanity.

The CLK55 is decently quick for sure, I've definitely been enjoying it for the past couple of weeks. My buddy has just left it with me almost entirely since he bought it so that I could work on it when I had time. After the bushings it will just need brakes and shocks and it will be mechanically perfect.

Screw it! Cut that exhaust up! No better time than now.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > jkm7680
12/25/2014 at 23:31

Yeah, I really like the B5 A4s in a lot of ways. People jump to conclusions. I haven't had one single problem in 8 months with my 30 year old sports car which was made at the same time as things like the 944 turbo, XJS, etc. I really hate my slipping clutch, and I'm doing 90% of my driving in stop-and-go stuff. No fun. And I'd just discovered that the cassette player (or rather, the eject button) didn't work after buying an MP3-to-cassette adapter. I was ready with music and everything, but I'd put in the tape and have it spit back out immediately. At least it seems that the rest is functional. Heard lots of problems with '90+ cars with audio systems on the forums. I'd probably do the maintenance myself, but since this would be my dad's car, I wouldn't be paying for it which would be quite an upside. Along with getting rid of the Sebring. I guess the Saab could serve as a good intro to rallycross car! I hadn't heard of IM autohaus but had heard about autoscania, I'll have to check out autohaus. Thanks for the recommendation.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Alfalfa
12/25/2014 at 23:32

Wiper blades for me, too. The current ones are scraping up my hood. Oil change and spark plugs are easy ways to get a car running smoother for a while.

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/25/2014 at 23:35

God damn, that's an awesome photo. I love the ad where they first featured it. Despite the ZR1 being in the photo, the ZR1 is not mentioned once in the ad, since its an ad for the '89 'Vette. Kind of funny how they teased consumers!

Interior is looking awesome, man! Makes me miss mine :(

I really don't have any plans set in stone for the C4 yet. I really want to a new exhaust system for it, but if I were to do that now, I would blow all of my savings. So I gotta save some cash. I also want to fix my cassette player, but I may try to do that myself before I send it out to someone. I'm also thinking about getting one of those plaques that you have for the interior atop your cup holder cover, but I'm still deciding. That's really just about it.

gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/25/2014 at 23:41

Tomorrow I'm replacing ALL the vacuum lines on the Niva and likely checking compression. It acts like a vacuum leak (high idle, misfiring under 2500 rpm, running rich), but I can't find the damn thing!

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Ziptie-McBumper
12/25/2014 at 23:42

Wow, that's be a really nice DD! I'm relying solely on my C4 and during 2014 it has been as reliable as a new Camry—it hasn't failed me once. I only have something like a 10 mile commute, though. I paid $5,500 for mine, which (despite its mechanical soundness and manual transmission) is a good deal more than it's worth. I have an '85 that just turned 135k on the clock, which is pretty analog (no ABS) but it's fine in rain, heat, and cold thus far. '86 introduced ABS and climate control, which don't matter so much to me, and '89 will get you the 6 speed along with adjustable suspension and traction control. Then you're looking at $8,000 for a fairly nice driver. I prefer the doug nash 4+3, personally. Great transmission to click into OD for the highway or cruising (25+ MPG with my worn out car), or have sporty gearing without it engaged. Very stout Super T10 manual found in old Nascar cars. But AWD sounds like the best option if your weather isn't ideal and you have a long commute, in which case the STI sounds like a great option.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > 5-Speed Gangsta
12/25/2014 at 23:44

Good luck! How tricky was the instrument cluster?

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Jayhawk Jake
12/25/2014 at 23:44

That's good. I hope there isn't any getting into the oil.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Ziptie-McBumper
12/25/2014 at 23:48

Yeah, wouldn't surprise me. The car is from Irvine, CA... not sure what the stereotypical corvette driver is like down there but I'd assume they are:

-fat

-greasy

-ring-wearing

-BONUS: call women "honey" or "sweetheart"

Jayhawk Jake > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/25/2014 at 23:48

Eh, warranty

Ziptie-McBumper > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/25/2014 at 23:49

*sigh* You're probably right.

Kinja'd!!!

I guess I really will be this old by the time I get my Vette.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Decay buys too many beaters
12/25/2014 at 23:49

Good to know! Would you recommend jumping straight into a track day or doing autocross or something else first?

Decay buys too many beaters > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/25/2014 at 23:52

Autocross is always good, but as long as whatever club is running the track event has instructors you'll be just fine. A few years back my first ever high performance driving experience was on a track.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Ziptie-McBumper
12/25/2014 at 23:57

Don't wait until you already have back pain not induced by a rigid car! They're so cheap to buy, run, and go fast in right now. Also, something strange with that '86 is that it has an '84 hood. Somehow that guy seems like a cross between a typical driver and a subaru legacy driver.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Decay buys too many beaters
12/26/2014 at 00:00

Ah, I see. My closest road course holds a semi-regular event called Fridays At The Track, but I guess I could look into a Corvette club. Sounds unimposing with instructors thrown into the mix.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee
12/26/2014 at 00:04

Your Lada is awesome!

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage
12/26/2014 at 00:09

Yeah, and it had the pre-production prototypes still had a proper C4 interior with the digital dash! I'd love to get my hands on one of those. I once read an awesome story about a guy who, as a kid, ran into a weird corvette going cross country. The auto journalist driving it asked if he wanted to look under the hood and he thought there was a V16 (which was obviously an LT5). The wide fenders on a round taillight C4 would also look pretty neat.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Sn210
12/26/2014 at 00:13

Yeah, gear oil makes a surprising difference! Mine was so bad after I got mine that after the car sat for two months, the shifter wouldn't work at all once the transmission got warm. I was super relieved when it was the gear oil, and it shifts perfectly now. Repair manuals always help in finding doable stuff.

promoted by the color red > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/26/2014 at 01:03

I need to remove duct tape residue and order a replacement hubcap for my "new" car, a 2009 Camry.

Decay buys too many beaters > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/26/2014 at 01:16

Yeah, I'm not sure I'd be comfortable if my first time out was unintructed. Not that the driving is all that hard, but there are other cars and flag stations to pay attention to as well. Kind of overwhelming.

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/26/2014 at 01:28

I know, they're so freaking cool! I too wish I could get ahold of one. Sadly, I think there is only one of the prototypes left. The rest were crushed :(

Lol, really? That's funny. To a kid, though, I guess that kinda makes sense lol. Yeah, I'd love to see someone try to pull that off. I'm sure it would turn out to be pretty cool looking.

JGrabowMSt > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/26/2014 at 02:15

Wagon is getting a plethora of new parts with the motor that's being installed (maybe I'll get it Monday/Tuesday?) including motor mounts, power steering pump, and a ton of other little parts that either broke or refuse to come off the original motor.

But once it's driving again, I need to inquire about a new windshield, because the current one is pitted pretty bad all over. Getting a wavetrac is high up on the to-do list, as well as strut bars front and rear (hidden in the rear with a cargo net). Finally, I want to find out what the shop things about a full tune, or if the MDS makes that impossible (I'm more curious than actually considering it).

But if I get to spend more time with my girlfriend, I need to take the driver's side visor off her car and figure out where it's broken to fix it, or just figure out where to get a new one, because it falls down.

Saracen > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/26/2014 at 02:32

the Golf R is about to roll over 60k miles, at which point it needs a brake fluid flush and new pads, in addition to the usual oil change. While I'm at it I'll get the rear left window regulator fixed, and look into getting a carbon cleaning done. I also have a small windshield crack (an inch across) from a rock on the highway that needs to get fixed. Might need a haldex oil flush as well.

After all that is done, and after I've found a house to buy, I'll decide whether I'm going to keep it or not. It's a fun and practical car, but I feel like moving on to something different to me.

Steve in Manhattan > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/26/2014 at 02:41

My car-related plans are to rent whatever is most interesting from Hertz when I have to go see my family down in DC in April. If a money truck accidentally backs into my apartment, I'll get a Gallardo or an R8. I've always wanted to try them.

DavidHH > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/26/2014 at 03:18

Skip the aluminum flywheel and the other weaker but faster parts unless you need to win a race. Your best money is making everything work as it was supposed to first, and carefully installing high performance parts later. (I've seen so many high performance disasters that made the car slower, such gas, leak oil and coolant, created a clutch shutter, etc.) Changing the rear end ratio or adding posi is the one place were I do change things without concern.

With that said, I do have a 351W, 4 speed standard 411 9inch with posi E-150 work van

and a 2wd vanagon westy with the manual locking diff from the syncro, and the taller springs, for crossing rivers, but have not decided which 911 to steal and sawzaw to make it fast yet.

the 4000q's are stock down to the factory wheels, but after driving from san fran. to portland with low profile it had when I bought my wife's car, I can say they were a disaster.

DavidHH > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/26/2014 at 03:30

Your Chevy should be more reliable than a Camry, unless it has suffered.

Pabuuu, JDM car enthusiast & Italian parts hoarder > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/26/2014 at 06:30

I will replace the bad speakers in the back with two others but I have no idea how. The car being in a tight spot for 3 months doesn't help.

5-Speed Gangsta > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/26/2014 at 08:35

It was just 2 screws holding it in and 3 cables on the back but it was a bitch to fit past the steering wheel.

jkm7680 > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/26/2014 at 08:55

It is pretty awesome how reliable the C4 is compared to the Jag and 944 Turbo. Those things are pretty high maintenance cars, Especially the Jag with it's constant electrical gremlins. It's amazing how the C4 still surpasses them, relatively problem free.

Was the Mp3/Cassette thing one of those tape decks that you can load music into? When I first bought my A4, before I got a new radio it only had a cassette player and I bought one of those. Because I can't live without my music, Haha.

The Saab would be a great rallycross car, I have no idea where the closest one is though. Like it's already got fog lights doesn't it? There do seem to be a healthy amount of places that do work on Saabs in Northern Va. though, which is always a good thing and since that one is older, I don't think it will have the sludge problem and that kind of thing.

Autofixation > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/26/2014 at 10:12

I'll be working on my daily driver 2000 Impeza Outback Sport. The list includes more evicting of the mouse that lives in my ducting, diagnosing whumping sound coming from left rear wheel at speed, changing tie rod ends and rack and pinion boot, more body work on right rear fender, and hopefully passing state inspection.

Oh, and part of the Christmas haul was an OBD Link LX Bluetooth OBD adapter so I can keep track of even more vitals on my phone while I drive.

Autofixation > FocusedMark
12/26/2014 at 10:52

A lot of people forget to just simply clean their wipers, I've had mine for 2 years.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Saracen
12/27/2014 at 14:02

Good that it's just some minor stuff. And cool about the house! What kind of car would you replace the R with?

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > DavidHH
12/27/2014 at 14:15

That's what I'll end up doing. I can't justify the price difference when there are better uses for the money. And awesome cars! I'd love to see the vans and the 4000q if you ever post them. I saw a mint barn-find(ish) westy vanagon the other day with a full drivetrain overhaul. It was a slushbox, though, so it's probably not going to be much fun on merges.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > jkm7680
12/27/2014 at 14:19

Yeah, it was a tape deck with an aux jack. And I'm honestly surprised at the C4's reliability thus far, makes it so that I can keep it maintained and on the road. It was a cassette with a aux jack in it, so that you can plug it into your phone. If only I can figure out how to bypass the continuous eject. The Saab seems like it would be really fun at rallycross if we only had some here! Fog lights and all. I don't think they are prone to much trouble.

jkm7680 > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/27/2014 at 14:25

That one was made before the sludge area from what I understand, so it probably should be pretty problem free for the most part.

Just get a piece of duct tape, and force it in to keep it from coming back out or something like that, Haha.

Saracen > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/27/2014 at 15:04

Well, I've really wanted a 911 for a long time. How much I can spend on one depends on how much I'm spending on a house. I'd also want an efficient car, probably a TDI wagon.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Saracen
12/27/2014 at 17:26

Awesome. Air cooled or water cooled?

Saracen > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/27/2014 at 18:00

Once again, that depends on how much I can budget. If it's on the low end (15-20k) it would be an SC. High end, 997 C2S. I'll have to wait and see how things pan out.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Saracen
12/27/2014 at 18:10

The 3.8 997 engine is glorious and in a very approachable package. At the same time, the SC would put a huge smile on my face because oldness. Good options to have (and park in your own garage for that matter). For some middle ground I might consider a high-miles (well maintained) 993, but they are getting pricey and, aesthetically speaking, not for everyone.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-91…

Saracen > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/27/2014 at 18:13

I think 993's are beautiful, but for the price I would rather get an SC and rebuild it. They are getting incredibly expensive.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Saracen
12/27/2014 at 18:35

Same here. They're really bringing crazy money, but being in short order and with so many air-cooled enthusiasts, I guess it's justified to the buyers. The SC is such a neat car and would be a great car to work on.