How much would it cost to get the rear-seat area cut out of an ordinary hatchback? Pic related.
>>28117896It's been done before at least once. Geo Metro 2C1MR2464P6778270 had a thread a while ago.
>>28117896How does traction control work in a RWD car? If it stops sending power to the wheel that has lost traction (or applies brakes to that wheel), then the car slows down and the weight shifts to the front... so this means you will actually lose traction even more right?
>>28118093It basically stops you spinning away power to a wheel that loses grip until traction returns. That can be side to side or front to rear but it is theoretically such a short period that you wouldn't notice unless you have really effed up and the other corners can't cope.
>>28117896Bump for OP's question...
>>28117896>>28118903Better image
>>28118093Mine has centrifugal flyweights.
Do I restore my 94 mighty max 4x4 pickup and enjoy a utilitarian hilux with 200 hp stock.OrDo I just not invest in the money pit and sell it for 4 grand.
>>28117896>>28118924Is that a Mitsubishi Mirage/SpaceStar?
Would sitting dry for a while cause the seals in my master cylinder to go bad? I think it started to leak into the booster.
What else should I do to a 2009 1.8 matrix that sat for 5 years before I try to start it besides draining the fuel tank and replacing with new gas. It was only sitting because it had a parasitic draw.
>>28117896literally why thoughmay as well just drive a bike if you want to go minimalist + unsafe
>>28118970Restore it bro, that thing is sweet as fuck.
how in the fuck do you find cheap cars in a major metropolitan area that don't have major faults? is that even a thing you can do nowadays? i have legitimately thought about buying a one-way amtrak ticket across my state just so i can be able to afford a working automobile and then just road trip it back home.
>>28119106Sometimes that's what it takes. First car I bought was an hour away. Second car was about 2. Third car was 4. Fifth car was almost 6. If you like driving it's not a big deal, just about getting a ride there to pick it up. Don't take a greyhound bus whatever you do though. You WILL get AIDS if you get on that bus.Sadly there's no such thing as "good deal" anymore. About the only edge you can get is to know someone who works at a dealership and has connections to source a decent vehicle. Otherwise you're down in the pit slogging through the mud and fighting for scraps with the rest of the plebs.
>>28119035Change the engine oil, filter, check tranny fluid level and make sure it's full. If it starts up and runs without issue, you should still change the tranny fluid, brake fluid, and coolant right away. Those fluids can absorb water over time and while it's not such a problem with something like coolant, it can be catastrophic for trannies and brake systems. Check engine air filter and cabin air filters, make sure they're intact and no animals are living in them. Visually inspect belt and engine bay as a whole, make sure no stupid animals have made a nest under there or chewed through wiring looms. Your battery will likely be dead too, so new battery.You will want to keep a close eye on it for the first few months as some seals and lines may have dried up/cracked/shrunk, and leaks could develop as you start putting fluid through those lines again.
>>28118970restore it. don't sell it. if you sell it some dipshit old mexican man will buy it and trash it as a landscaping truck. that thing will die a miserable peasant's death in some farm field loaded down with 8,000lbs of corn and 5 migrants. don't do that to it. it deserves better.
>>28117896Need to know how to source parts for very specific carI have a 2023 Chevy OnixPrices from dealership are total bullcrap and it is basically impossible to find any local auto parts with available stockAny tips I can get on how to get parts shipped from outside?
Hypothetically, if someone was selling an LS-swapped Porsche Boxster for the price of a gently-used current gen Supra, would I still need to worry about the dreaded Boxster IMS bearing issue? Pretty sure the bearing is part of the boxer 6 engine from that gen, so any LS swap shouldn't even have one, but just wanna make sure.
>>28119125eBay is your friend. Otherwise it depends entirely on what parts you need, but you're likely going to be limited to someone domestic. The Onix isn't a global model, I think they're only in Brazil, so it's not like suppliers in America or Europe are going to have Onix parts.Best bet is to get very familiar with your car and see what platform it shares parts with, maybe you can cross-shop parts that are interchangeable from other suppliers. I used to have a Mazda3 but I could use Ford Focus and Volvo S40 parts in it since they were mechanically identical. >tfw no Ford Troller
>>28119132>buying an LS-swapped Porsche from some bubbayou're a wild man, you know that?
>>28119135>eBay is your friendHaven't tried a lot of eBay but once I tried searching for the front bumper and found nothing of help. >The Onix isn't a global modelYeap that is why I said it is a very specific car, I live in latin america and I have heard it is very popular in Mexico and Uruguay and as you mention Brazil. I know parts can be purchased from like the factory in China? (the 2023 is produced from the SAIC-GM platform of that year) it was one of the ways I was thinking but not sure how to do it. >Best bet is to get very familiar with your car and see what platform it shares parts withI also thought of that but I am not very car-savvy to do try parts and even think what parts could work or be similar that I can use.
>>28119139Unfortunately I live a life where I often make decisions based on what sounds like the funniest option rather than the most logical or familiar one.
>>28119139>>28119160I mean look at this and tell me it wouldn't be hilarious to show this off at car shows.
>>28118974Yes
>>28119162Also the more I look at this the more irrationally angry I get that modern supercars don't have more cargo space.
What kind of car will get me girls?
>>28119160Keep at it, clownman. This world is too insane to not think like you and I do. That's why I'm modding a 2 stroke scooter to go 70mph at 15k rpm.
>>28119035Oldish gas is alright if you add new to it. I’d fill it up, dump most of a fresh quart of oil in it, WD-40 the belt and boots and try to get some around any rotating shaft seals.>>28119106>howBeing more specific. Have you told others what you are looking for at your price and how far you’d go to get it? You haven’t done that here. See how that other anon is doing? Someone probably knew he wanted it. Words are magic.
>>28119298Any of these, worked for me.
>>28119132yes, the intermediate shaft, a part that sends rotation from the crankshaft to the ovberhead camshaft, is indeed a part of the engine, and the bearing it rols in would not be present on an LS V8 (which doesn't even have overhead camshafts).if you don't even know that the IMS bearing is a part in the engine, maybe buying an engine swapped car isn't a great idea.would a boxster gearbox even take the torque?
>>28117896just buy a smart
>>28119567The Smart ForTwo is a piece of shit.
would you rather get a 15+ year old GX or a new Frontier?
>>28119571any car that short would be a piece of shit, what's your point
>>28119566>if you don't even know that the IMS bearing is a part in the engine, maybe buying an engine swapped car isn't a great idea.Normally it's not my style but I figure that if there's anything that's easy to find people to work on even in a strange configuration, it would be a Chevy smallblock LS.>would a boxster gearbox even take the torque?According to the custom shop's website it does depend on the model and trim, but as long as it's a 986 Boxster S or a 987 Cayman S, the transaxle can take the torque and horsepower:"To increase strength, dependability, and performance, we have designed the Cayman kit around a Boxster S transaxle. The Cayman transaxle was engineered lighter with physically smaller gears and shafts, and the ratios were very short, which is not favorable or strong enough for the V-8. The Boxster S transaxle has repeatedly taken abuse over 600HP in our Boxsters, 914’s, & kit cars, and we have yet to see one fail. Even the gear ratios and optional upgrades are quite favorable to the V-8 conversion using the Boxster S 6-speed transaxle. We understand that this means you will need to source a good used Boxster S tranny from a salvage yard, but your Cayman transaxle has value equivalent to the Boxster S in many cases."
>on a 2 hour drive>halfway through CEL flashes for a few seconds then turns off>no engine fuckup symptoms whatsoever>doesn't turn on again for the rest of the drive (~1.5hrs)how fucked am I, I need my car to work
>>28120194Flashing CEL indicates misfire. You'll probably be fine, but you should throw a tune up on it at some point
What kind of features did the super high-tier luxury cars of the 50s have?
I've always been fascinated by Pontiac Fieros, but I've heard mixed things about them. There's a 1987 V6 GT near me for $14k on 150,000 miles and it's had a full exterior and interior restoration, and it's a manual.Is there a good reason I shouldn't just pull the trigger?
>>28119162that looks super duper fun to work on toojfc jfmsu
>>28120659I mean how much would you actually have to touch an LS7? I thought they were pretty rock solid engines.
>>28120664Not when they're confined like that and prone to overheating. Plus that would be obnoxious as fuck, you'd go deaf driving that thing.
>>28120670IDK I think I should at least test drive it first before making pronouncements that I'll go deaf driving it probably should at least make sure in person.
>>28120768I wonder why he's selling it(?)
dont care to make a thread but if you havent seen an indian dude drive a bus with 0 retard check it out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WC2FUEmKEu8
I've had my car for around 3.5 years, and used to have no issues with my seats having done 9+ hr drives at one time. Now, I get pain in my ass cheeks even when my drive is only 1-2hrs. Wtf happened?
>>28117896>How much would it cost to get the rear-seat area cut out of an ordinary hatchback? Pic related.Opt for a Toyota/Scion iQ or a Smart ForTwo. The iQ is really practical and the ForTwo is specifically fit for purpose for city Europeans.
>>28120902>Now, I get pain in my ass cheeks even when my drive is only 1-2hrs. Wtf happened?Check your personal health.
>>28120830No wonder India has so many car wrecks.
>>28117896Guy I work with is leaving where I live and offering to sell me his 97 Lexus ES300 with 136k on it for $500. No cat, title is floating (guy he bought it from signed the title transfer and he never had it transferred in the state of Hawaii where we are), and the registration/safety are slightly out of date. I know the car is good mechanically because I was the one that advised him to buy it before it expired, and I’m curious what y’all think. I’m pretty sure I can get the title transferred for the taxes owed and just a $50 late fee, but if anyone that has experienced this could weigh in that would be awesome.Forgot to mention it also needs a new tire. Has expensive aftermarket rims
