Hour Rule

"for Michigan" (formichigan) 08/17/2016 at 01:42 • Filed to: None

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InFierority Complex > for Michigan 08/17/2016 at 01:58

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Fiero pride

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > for Michigan 08/17/2016 at 07:47

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Still want to see someone use one of these as a winter beater in a really treacherous environment.

for Michigan > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 08/17/2016 at 10:18

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I drove mine through that crazy winter (by Hoosier standards, pretty normal for my hometown in Michigan) Indiana had a couple years ago. It was fun.

I’ve determined that the issues with my current car can be fixed inexpensively, so I’m seriously considering dropping a few hundred bucks on it to turn it into a rallycross car.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > for Michigan 08/17/2016 at 10:43

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Do it! My MR2 and I challenge you in rallyX for ultimate MR 80s wedge supremacy!

jdrgoat - Ponticrack? > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 08/18/2016 at 01:01

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I wish that I had the garage / driveway space to do that myself. I’ve been thinking about this, too. I want to do this. I already have two of them...

jdrgoat - Ponticrack? > for Michigan 08/18/2016 at 01:01

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What issues does your car have?

jdrgoat - Ponticrack? > InFierority Complex 08/18/2016 at 01:18

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Racecar!

for Michigan > jdrgoat - Ponticrack? 08/18/2016 at 01:37

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I believe the transmission lockup solenoid is bad.

jdrgoat - Ponticrack? > for Michigan 08/18/2016 at 02:00

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Shucks, forgot you had an auto. Living without lockup won’t kill anything, I don’t think. It won’t be good for mileage, but it will still drive around. Time for a 5 speed swap?

for Michigan > jdrgoat - Ponticrack? 08/18/2016 at 02:14

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I’d be further ahead just buying one with a stick. The rear is rusted out beyond saving and it’s spreading to the passenger cell. I should probably just scrap it, but I don’t really want to.

The Formula I was looking at sold before I had a chance to go see it. Then I went and drove an FR-S and walked away wanting that more than I want another Fiero. So I’m probably just going to wait until I find a new job and use the money for a down payment on a CPO BRZ instead.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > jdrgoat - Ponticrack? 08/18/2016 at 08:06

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Depending on where you are, garage size storage units are pretty cheap.

jdrgoat - Ponticrack? > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 08/18/2016 at 16:59

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I guess it’s actually the case that I have too many cars. I could drive something for every day of the week... if only they all drove.

jdrgoat - Ponticrack? > for Michigan 08/19/2016 at 15:16

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Rust is a cruel mother. You could let it go out with a bang if you did a few things to rally it like I think I saw you mention... That could be really cool.

I just drove my car home with new stuff on it... and now in place of a Formula, I would recommend watching for one with a V6/manual and solid suspension upgrades... unless all the roads around you are awful and you like overly smooth roads. (The Toyobaru twins make me think you have decent roads, though.)

I do like those Toyobarus. I’ve sat in them and found them to be very ergonomically pleasing. I would really like to drive one.

Although... I still like learning this mid-engined life.