If you could change one thing about your car, What would it be?

"jkm7680" (jkm7680) 03/20/2014 at 19:22 • Filed to: None

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One thing that you could change. Something somewhat possible.

No, not an Ls1 Swap.

For me, A simple wheel replacement.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > jkm7680 03/20/2014 at 19:28

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fix the rust

Nibby > jkm7680 03/20/2014 at 19:28

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It's a Sequoia, so the obvious answer is to lift it up, give it larger tires, smoked lenses, blacked out rims.

/bro'd

Nah, I'm not sure. Maybe add an Oppo sticker?

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > jkm7680 03/20/2014 at 19:28

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I would like the current beetle to be aircooled and if I get 2 wishes rear engined

therevengeofthesaab (really likes pre-2005 hondas right now) > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 03/20/2014 at 19:29

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More MPG.....

No Prius Needed > jkm7680 03/20/2014 at 19:29

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This

+ this

=

Why couldn't they just put a 2JZ in it and make it rwd?

jkm7680 > Nibby 03/20/2014 at 19:29

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Haha, Bro Suv!

Oppo stickers are nice, I've ordered a couple.

jkm7680 > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 03/20/2014 at 19:29

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Haha, good answer.

CPT Speedbump > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 03/20/2014 at 19:30

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If it were rear engine and rwd, I'd be willing to call it a Beetle, until then, not happening.

CAR_IS_MI > jkm7680 03/20/2014 at 19:32

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I wish my Jeep (above) were this color (below)

jkm7680 > No Prius Needed 03/20/2014 at 19:32

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Fun fact! The Scion Tc uses the same engine as the Camry. Making it a 2d beige.

CPT Speedbump > jkm7680 03/20/2014 at 19:32

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HAHA! I tricked your question, you see, I have not one, but two cars!!! For the Z..well, I want to completely rebuild it into a track car..but my first priority atm is a LSD, so..LSD. On my Beetle...probabblyyy.... some dual carburetor, it needs them with the engine it has.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > CPT Speedbump 03/20/2014 at 19:32

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Im not that harsh about it

Justino6969 > jkm7680 03/20/2014 at 19:33

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Miata. Wait. Wrong question. More power then.

jkm7680 > CPT Speedbump 03/20/2014 at 19:33

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Ahhh, you hacked it! Limited Slip first (Or are you talking about the drug, Haha)

jkm7680 > CAR_IS_MI 03/20/2014 at 19:34

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Bottom Pic got Kinja'd? I think, or it may just be me

Milky > No Prius Needed 03/20/2014 at 19:34

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This isn't good enough for you?

CAR_IS_MI > jkm7680 03/20/2014 at 19:35

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Yea Tiger got hungry, I fixed it.

jkm7680 > CAR_IS_MI 03/20/2014 at 19:36

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Haha, Got to feed the Tiger eventually.

Nice Jeep, that second color would look nice on it.

No Prius Needed > jkm7680 03/20/2014 at 19:38

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BUT MY CAR IS A LEXUS AND IS THEREFORE SUPERIOR TO YOUR PEASANT'S CAMRY. THE CARS SHARE NOTHING BUT THE SAME PLATFORM. THAT IS IT. MY CAR IS BETTER IN EVERY WAY. To be honest until 5 minutes ago I had no idea that my car had a 3 liter V6 since it produces less power than most American land yachts.

CAR_IS_MI > jkm7680 03/20/2014 at 19:38

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Yea the green was a 2013 color and I looked for months for one with a stick shift and couldn't find one, once the 14's rolled out I gave up looking and grabbed the white one (because it was the only manual transmission one between 3 dealers in 100 miles!!)

jkm7680 > CAR_IS_MI 03/20/2014 at 19:39

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Haha, I die a little inside when I see an Automatic Wrangler.

jkm7680 > No Prius Needed 03/20/2014 at 19:40

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Haha. Or the Serfs Corolla

CAR_IS_MI > jkm7680 03/20/2014 at 19:40

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well then don't come out here, they are a dime a dozen. I always get really freaking excited when I see another manual out here.

jkm7680 > CAR_IS_MI 03/20/2014 at 19:42

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Same, I checked out a Jeep dealer. Nearly everything was Automatic. Only one Wrangler Sport with the Mt.

KirkyV > jkm7680 03/20/2014 at 19:42

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I want this:

To be fitted with all the bits it needs to become this:

(Really, though, I'd just settle for some more power. It's a lot of fun as is. Or, failing that... Bluetooth stereo?)

CPT Speedbump > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 03/20/2014 at 19:42

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I am, but that is probably only because of my 65' :)

CPT Speedbump > jkm7680 03/20/2014 at 19:43

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Limited slip of course!! Drifting is the only drug I need! ;D

jkm7680 > CPT Speedbump 03/20/2014 at 19:44

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Haha, Drifting is a helluva drug.

Barbarian772 > jkm7680 03/20/2014 at 19:44

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Swap the 4AFE in my Celica T18 STI for a 4A-GE Blacktop...

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > CPT Speedbump 03/20/2014 at 19:47

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pics? please oh please send me pics

CAR_IS_MI > jkm7680 03/20/2014 at 19:48

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Its terrible. They usually have a few more 2 doors with manual than the 4 door, but I needed the space on the 4 door.

No Prius Needed > jkm7680 03/20/2014 at 19:48

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Except it doesn't have the unintended acceleration floor mats so I don't go straight into a wall at 2mph (thanks to the amount of power the V6 makes)

D > jkm7680 03/20/2014 at 19:48

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I'd like a wheel + tire upgrade as well. Particularly, 6UL's wrapped in some serious 205/50/15 meat.

jkm7680 > No Prius Needed 03/20/2014 at 19:50

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Haha, every single window in America has had some sort of Toyota go through it.

jkm7680 > D 03/20/2014 at 19:50

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Nice, I'd put a Chip tune on the list, but I've already ordered.

No Prius Needed > jkm7680 03/20/2014 at 19:51

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Mine is too slow to break the glass.

jkm7680 > No Prius Needed 03/20/2014 at 19:52

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Hahaha, Bounce?

CPT Speedbump > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 03/20/2014 at 19:54

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1641 cc if you're wondering :) also about to post a picture of some die cast Beetles I found (on OPPO) so can look at that if interested!!

No Prius Needed > jkm7680 03/20/2014 at 19:54

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More like bumper cars. You are in the steering wheel if you brake hard enough thanks to the super safe seatbelts and the recliner seats.

fhrblig > jkm7680 03/20/2014 at 19:57

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3rd gear. 3rd gear in my Fiat is weird. It's so tall! 1st gear pulls great, 2nd gear pulls great, then 3rd... did I accidentally put it in 5th? Bloody weird.

jkm7680 > No Prius Needed 03/20/2014 at 19:58

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Haha, I haven't been crashed into by a Toyota, so far at least. I predict another year or so.

jkm7680 > fhrblig 03/20/2014 at 19:59

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Haha, Somehow I have gone from first to forth. I have no damn clue how the hell I managed it.

No Prius Needed > jkm7680 03/20/2014 at 19:59

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Hmmm my guess is an old person driving an Avalon.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > CPT Speedbump 03/20/2014 at 20:00

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hey can you tell me if this is a good buy or not http://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/4372189981… I love your beetle

CPT Speedbump > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 03/20/2014 at 20:02

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I can't get the link to open D:

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > CPT Speedbump 03/20/2014 at 20:03

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http://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/4369135821…

jkm7680 > No Prius Needed 03/20/2014 at 20:03

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Either that or a soccer mom talking on the phone in a Sienna.

When it inevitably happens, I will notify Oppo.

CPT Speedbump > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 03/20/2014 at 20:08

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Personally I only like 69' and older, the only reason id buy a 70+ is if it were a baja, so I personally would talk him down if considering it, seeing as it isn't a well sought after or as collectible year. The 70's were pretty much the death of the Beetle with the ..not often popular with VW guys - "Super" Beetle

No Prius Needed > jkm7680 03/20/2014 at 20:08

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That or a teen driving a Sienna like a lunatic. There used to be a kid in a Sienna who would do 60 through our neighborhood but I guess they either moved or it got totaled since I no longer see it.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > CPT Speedbump 03/20/2014 at 20:09

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ok but is it worth $3000?

jkm7680 > No Prius Needed 03/20/2014 at 20:11

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Haha, probably totaled. There is this kid who must have borrowed his mom's Highlander, listens to music at top volume in the middle of the night.

CPT Speedbump > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 03/20/2014 at 20:16

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If it runs and drive's good I'd say that it could be worth that, they go on ebay for more (even younger ones) but in much nicer condition.. Id say if it's all there and drives, probably worth it, though odds are he didn't have to put much money into it to get it where it is, Beetle parts are cheap :) My car probably only has..under 7k in it I'm sure

thebigbossyboss > jkm7680 03/20/2014 at 20:20

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Have my aftermarket tachometer work again. I miss it.

jkm7680 > thebigbossyboss 03/20/2014 at 20:20

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What car was it on?

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > CPT Speedbump 03/20/2014 at 20:20

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thanks if I get the cash I might buy it but I need another grand

thebigbossyboss > jkm7680 03/20/2014 at 20:23

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It's still on my 2003 cavalier dashboard. It just doesnt work anymore. I was gonna put a pic. But then tiger. It won't open browse.

No Prius Needed > jkm7680 03/20/2014 at 20:24

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You obviously haven't seen a lifted Nissan Frontier with ultra dudebro camo Browning stickers blaring country music with an American flag ON A NISSAN. Only in Florida.

jkm7680 > thebigbossyboss 03/20/2014 at 20:24

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Oh, Whoops sorry, I remember now.

Get that boat horn!

thebigbossyboss > jkm7680 03/20/2014 at 20:25

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Yeah I got a lot of work to do to it this summer. However first on the priorities list is being able to walk properly. I am only 3 weeks post op knee surgery. Also still quite snowy for car projects yet.

jkm7680 > No Prius Needed 03/20/2014 at 20:25

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The eagles know it.

jkm7680 > thebigbossyboss 03/20/2014 at 20:27

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Ouch! Sorry about that man, hope for a speedy recovery.

I played Baseball in College for about a month. Knee Tendon tear, and I was done for good.

Again, I hope the surgery goes all well!

No Prius Needed > jkm7680 03/20/2014 at 20:29

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The freedom is overwhelming

jkm7680 > No Prius Needed 03/20/2014 at 20:31

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Murica' Fuck yeah.

thebigbossyboss > jkm7680 03/20/2014 at 20:31

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Same-ish. Rec league football. Nothing like permanently injuring yourself at 24 over sports that don't count. Hence the surgery. I am in recover mode now, I graduated from crutches to a cane today! Much better!

No Prius Needed > jkm7680 03/20/2014 at 20:32

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jkm7680 > thebigbossyboss 03/20/2014 at 20:33

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Good to hear it went well! I still wear a brace for it from time to time.

jkm7680 > No Prius Needed 03/20/2014 at 20:35

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The Kinja gods have been angered. Kinja'd

Just a wild guess, was it this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhnUgA…

No Prius Needed > jkm7680 03/20/2014 at 20:37

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Just realized my speakers were on but no this is what it was

jkm7680 > No Prius Needed 03/20/2014 at 20:37

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Haha. Nothing like good American, Nissan?

No Prius Needed > Milky 03/20/2014 at 20:42

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It is but the ES and GS are 2 different cars sadly.

Milky > No Prius Needed 03/20/2014 at 21:13

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True, but it is the answer to your question.

Wurrwulf > jkm7680 03/20/2014 at 21:36

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I want the 2.0t from the Forester XT in my '02 Outback. That would solve every problem that I have with my car.

jkm7680 > Wurrwulf 03/20/2014 at 21:38

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Haha, how about a Wrx engine?

Wurrwulf > jkm7680 03/20/2014 at 21:54

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Six of one, yada yada yada. The car is comfortable, quiet, has a great A/C, and plenty capable in the off road situations that I'm in often. However, the n/a ej25 is anemic and terrible on gas. The oil leak from the driver side head/valve cover gasket is only making my patience wear thinner with this engine.

jkm7680 > Wurrwulf 03/20/2014 at 21:59

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Yeah, the 2.0 will be a more practical solution for that.

Stef Schrader > jkm7680 03/20/2014 at 22:28

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Tune the CVT for lulz over economy. Find optimum revs for hoon time faster.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Milky 03/20/2014 at 23:54

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Fix paint, rust and electrical issue. LS swap because race van. And make it a manual because they sold manual Safaris for a while!?

Edit: lol didn't scroll up enough ignore this.

bob and john > jkm7680 03/21/2014 at 00:16

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dads A3 tdi: Quattro installed
mom IS250: more power

Milky > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/21/2014 at 00:28

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I can't ignore this because you said LS swap, REAL ORIGINAL BRO.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Milky 03/21/2014 at 07:06

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When the platform your car is built on is literally designed for an LS motor, it's kinda hard not to say LS swap.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > jkm7680 03/22/2014 at 21:55

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the automatic transmission