"PyramidHat" (pyramidhat)
03/14/2020 at 21:02 • Filed to: None
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"PyramidHat" (pyramidhat)
03/14/2020 at 21:02 • Filed to: None | 8
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Right, then...
So, since Presidents’ Day, been wrenching and spending money. Here she is ready for the ride home:
This was after a cursory washing. Good condition after sitting dormant in the sun the past three years. 64K miles. A new battery got her started on the first try. Most importantly, the number of pedals is correct.
Since being brought home:
New intake boot, which fixed and idle issue, cleared the CEL and helped pass smog
New tires. Holy shit the tires. Cords were showing.
Radiator, fan, fan clutch, water pump, thermostat, coolant tank and hoses. Nothing had failed but, it’s a good preemptive move.
Oil change.
Most recently, replaced the back window on the top. Original was solid and broke the fourth time I put the top down. I was going to get a good wash and wax, but rain is in the Bay Area
On the docket:
Brake refresh
(rotors, caliper rebuild, pads, hoses, fluid
)
Diff and trans oil change
Glue in the window switches...they push through the console, as is...20 year old plastic failed.
Clear the ABS light. I understand it may be corroded contacts under the seats I need to clean
Refoam the speakers...most are blown Replacing is either expensive or PITA due to depth issues, or configuration (Harmon Kardon system has crossovers built into the amp, so I can’t just
drop in some coax or triax speakers and be done with it)
Install Bluetooth thing so the phone works on the BMW head unit Yeah, I could buy a new unit, but I don’t like the cheesy modern units.
Holy shit it’s fun. It walks a little bit on rough surfaces, but that’s manageable. I drive it a couple days a week in good weather, so it’s a great toy.
Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle
> PyramidHat
03/14/2020 at 21:42 |
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Looks nice, congrats!
Chariotoflove
> PyramidHat
03/14/2020 at 21:47 |
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So neat to have that on nice days.
OhCrikeyTheRozzers
> PyramidHat
03/14/2020 at 21:47 |
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My Mom had this model and year, manual in red with a tan interior when I was in high school. Got to drive it from time-to-time and got up to more than my share of shenanigans with the traction control fully deactivated . Great car and a lot of fun; never the fastest thing on the road but a really nice driver that has aged very well IMO.
MiniGTI - now with XJ6
> PyramidHat
03/14/2020 at 22:55 |
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Very nice I like those old Z3 a lot. I don’t really fit in a Miata and have always wondered if the Z3 is a little roomier. Plus inline 6 goodness.
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PyramidHat
> MiniGTI - now with XJ6
03/14/2020 at 23:50 |
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Recommend giving it a shot. The in-laws bought this to replace a Miata. While the Miata handled better, this was better on long trips.
Nothing
> PyramidHat
03/15/2020 at 00:42 |
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Those are great. I always forget about them in my search for inexpensive fun cars.
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PyramidHat
> Nothing
03/15/2020 at 01:29 |
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I’d recommend. Prices are starting to go up due to more folks “discovering” these..
I'm PJ
> PyramidHat
03/15/2020 at 11:57 |
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Bought a '98 a few months back and we're inseparable
Milky
> PyramidHat
03/15/2020 at 12:57 |
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That thing looks good for having been neglected before you got it. Theres so much green in your photos, im jealous of your top down weather.