So that Miat... (Repub for the morning crew)

"I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker" (qaaaaa)
08/19/2020 at 07:40 • Filed to: None

In good company. Note the ratchet strap. It was inop when purchased. Today after work, a friend helped me do the following:

-Mount the PPF to the chassis

-Install the exhaust manifold

-Install radiator

-Wiring: splice fan switch wires, finish installing the engine harness, wire the starter

-Odds and ends: slave cylinder, fuel lines, all fluids, etc.

Here are some photos:

Ebay coils will be gone shortly. A catback will come as well. There’s a bit of rust, but none too concerning. Well, rust is the least of my concerns. For now, it drives pretty good.

DISCUSSION (20)

sony1492 > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
08/18/2020 at 23:43

So its close to getting the diff welded and sent?

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > sony1492
08/18/2020 at 23:44

E-locker

Nick Has an Exocet > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
08/18/2020 at 23:52

What is the diamond plate doing?

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Nick Has an Exocet
08/18/2020 at 23:55

It’s best.

Half ass skid plate? I dunno. I bought it like that. It’s very low. Like “my foot doesn’t fit underneath the car and we had to use a scissor jack to get it on the lift” low.

Nick Has an Exocet > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
08/18/2020 at 23:56

Hahaha, jesus.

pip bip - choose Corrour > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
08/19/2020 at 07:48

3 x VAG products

holy shit is that a recipe for disaster

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > pip bip - choose Corrour
08/19/2020 at 07:54

I have 5, plus this Miata...

pip bip - choose Corrour > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
08/19/2020 at 07:59

it’s like a disease

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > pip bip - choose Corrour
08/19/2020 at 08:05

I mean, all the ones that have engines in em run and drive. Only one isn’t roadworthy. It’s really not that bad

E90M3 > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
08/19/2020 at 08:19

I don’t understand the want of that many project cars.

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > E90M3
08/19/2020 at 08:23

Then don’t buy this many project cars.

Half are backup dailies. Audi is getting ready to be sold.

Darkbrador > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
08/19/2020 at 09:27

That Audi though ...

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Darkbrador
08/19/2020 at 09:31

It’s not my thing. It’s very slow and softly sprung, understeers worse than anything I’ve ever driven, and worst of all... it’s reliable.

Snuze: Needs another Swede > E90M3
08/19/2020 at 09:37

I have 2 project Volvos and its literally driving me insane. I couldn’t imagine that many!

Darkbrador > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
08/19/2020 at 09:46

5 cylinders ?

E90M3 > Snuze: Needs another Swede
08/19/2020 at 09:46

At some point you can’t work on all of them, and you become like David Tracey. Unless you’re Jay Leno and have a massive garage and a dedicated workforce, you really don’t need 5 project cars.

Snuze: Needs another Swede > E90M3
08/19/2020 at 09:52

Exactly. For me money isn’t a big issue, I mean I’m not rich but most of the projects I’ m interested in (right now older Volvos) are cheap and parts are fairly cheap and plentiful.

I just don’t have the time, I travel a fair bit for work, I’ m going to grad school part time, and Ive got normal homeowner stuff to deal with. Also space is limited, 4 cars is definitely our max without really screwing up the parking situation in the neighborhood.

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Darkbrador
08/19/2020 at 09:54

No, 1.8 8v, FWD. Five speed at least.

Darkbrador > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
08/19/2020 at 10:13

tsk tsk tsk ...

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Darkbrador
08/19/2020 at 10:18

Eh, it’s kinda cool, but it finds itself in an odd intersection: too clean and rare to be daily driven, but too high miles and too damaged (some rust on wheel wells, a little body damage) for shows or scene points. It’s also expensive to modify, with nearly zero off the shelf aftermarket parts available, yet too sedate in stock form to be fun to drive. I could get a few more horses out of it with a spare cam I have laying around, but why?