"PG; the scalpel wielder" (pgr34)
05/05/2014 at 21:00 • Filed to: None
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"PG; the scalpel wielder" (pgr34)
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so long time follower of oppo (since the beginning), did a few posts on the old oppo platform, but finally returning to Kinja. I'll just introduce my daily car, the very un-Jalopnik fwd little beast. She may not be the fastest, shiniest or most sideways, but that grin I had on day one is still going :)
This car has taught me so much in the past 3.5 years of ownership it is trully amazing. I went from barely being able to change the oil, to putting in a stereo, sway bars, headers, coilovers, intakes, engine mounts, valve cover gaskets etc. The spanner inside me was awakened thanks to this, and the passion that it stemmed has pushed me into my new career path (general surgery). I rarely get the time to add more things these days because of work, but any maintenance is still done by me, whenever the opportunity strikes (the last being changing fuel filters, which was a demon in this car)
My only regret is not tracking it enough. I have only been once, and now that I live about 500km from the nearest large city, such events are rare. Only dirt khana's are held in my town :(
the first day, it was love at first site :)
track day, friend's Mx5 and the Mighty Car Mods Daihatsu Cuore
the current situation :)
a mod list for those that care:
Interior:
Sony XAV-701BT headunit
Spoon Duracon Shift knob
Aluminium Shifter bushings
Exterior:
Works Cr-Kai 18x7.5 wrapped in Kumho ku37 235x40x18
Mechanical:
Whiteline Rear and front sway bars
Buddyclub Race Headers + 100-cell hi-flow cat
Gruppe M air intake
Mugen Twinloop Cat Back Exhaust
RDA Slotted Gold Series front
NPG coilovrs + Swift springs
Ingall's rear camber arms and front bolts
sm70- why not Duesenberg?
> PG; the scalpel wielder
05/05/2014 at 21:03 |
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Objection. That car is not un-Jalop at all. Quite the contrary.
Tom McParland
> PG; the scalpel wielder
05/05/2014 at 21:08 |
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Welcome back! When the RSX first came out i swore i would trade my 95 Prelude in when i had the money. I ended up getting an 04 Cooper S, but that K20 and magical 6MT were quite a combo.
desertdog5051
> PG; the scalpel wielder
05/05/2014 at 21:08 |
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Works for me.
PheeNoIVI
> PG; the scalpel wielder
05/05/2014 at 21:10 |
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Sweet car dude! Kind of wish I got one of these over my 2003 Celica. Nice mods too! Super clean. And welcome back.
EL_ULY
> PG; the scalpel wielder
05/05/2014 at 21:13 |
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Welcome back sir. I am EL_ULY
Racescort666
> PG; the scalpel wielder
05/05/2014 at 21:14 |
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I would literally (ok figuratively but I will put my love of verbal sparing to the test for you) fight anyone who calls your ride "un-Jalop".
Where have all the lightweights gone?
> Racescort666
05/05/2014 at 21:17 |
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Agreed. That's quite the Jalop car. They've always been well-sorted, fun to drive, and a great tuning platform. Don't sell yourself too short there, man!
Sn210
> PG; the scalpel wielder
05/05/2014 at 21:19 |
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Looks Jalop to me!
Forgetful
> PG; the scalpel wielder
05/05/2014 at 21:53 |
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Here's a quick rundown of what you missed while you were gone:
YoungPadwan
> PG; the scalpel wielder
05/05/2014 at 22:17 |
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Welcome Back! I am new here to posting only been about two months. I have been following for about a year though.
Logansteno: Bought a VW?
> PG; the scalpel wielder
05/05/2014 at 22:21 |
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That car is anything but "un-Jalop."
thevoid
> PG; the scalpel wielder
05/05/2014 at 22:45 |
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I think your neighbors (?) from Mighty Car Mods would disagree, applaud the time you take with your car (love), and that you shared it with us. Of the many people I've read discussing all things automotive I appreciate your genuine appreciate for you car (including the blood, sweat, and grime that can come of working on it!)