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**Jeff** · 04-08-2005, 10:06 AM

There are lots of vices. Some have crack, some have PCP, some dig on pot. I? I do GLH by the truck load. Smile

Myuki · 04-24-2005, 03:19 AM

well, after our wonderful car show and the ability to talk in oerson with people such as OGs about shit, I'm reviving this thread for the works. Any updates, more sggestions, and comments, good and bad on anything, as I told Mike today. So, here it is. Less than 3 weks til needed purcahse cause i start work again.

MMers, the floor is yours once again. 8)

**Chris** · 04-24-2005, 02:29 PM

mazda protege... esp a used MP3 or mazda speed, but they are prob too much still.

damnit458 · 04-25-2005, 10:44 AM

Chris Wrote:mazda protege... esp a used MP3 or mazda speed, but they are prob too much still.

^^^

**G.Irish** · 04-25-2005, 11:44 AM

I think the 2.5RS is the best choice for what you've said you're looking for. But if you must:

Silver MS Protege

I'm a little leary of the MS Protege's because of a few quality f-ups I've heard about but there is at least one of those in the club and apparently he hasn't had problems.

EDIT: Goddamn! That was a long ass link :oops:

PDenbigh · 04-25-2005, 11:58 AM

Longest link evvarrr

ScottyB · 04-25-2005, 12:34 PM

G.Irish Wrote:I'm a little leary of the MS Protege's because of a few quality f-ups I've heard about but there is at least one of those in the club and apparently he hasn't had problems.

i don't know too much about the car (or the quality issues) except that there was an ECU glitch in the first run of cars where it pulled back timing too much or something related to heat from sitting in traffic or high intake temps.

what i do know, is that these cars are awesome to drive. Ryan Wilson owns one (former club member, graduated last year) and he really enjoys it. even though its not that high on power for a turbo car, its still quick the equipment that thing comes with is awesome. LSD, racing beat suspension, incredible sound system, sparco interior trim, sweet brakes and the callaway designed turbo setup. if i remember correctly Ryan did really really well the first/only time he autocrossed it.

**Chris** · 04-25-2005, 01:22 PM

yeah 2.5RS gets my vote as well.

Myuki · 04-26-2005, 04:20 PM

okay, new good news update thingie....

it seems i may have some extra cash lying around after i get the car for a little basic work on it

so, now the question becomes not onlywhich car, but what basic mods would be good to start out on...

:lol: maybe a big wing, yo

ScottyB · 04-26-2005, 04:39 PM

Myuki Wrote:but what basic mods would be good to start out on...

:lol: maybe a big wing, yo

wings are equal to at least 10 whp, and if it's combined with an MM sticker its equal to a 50 shot of NOS

honestly the best modifications i made to my car were a rear sway bar, better brake pads and good tires. it really transformed the car. for the money, its hard to beat that combo.

**Mike** · 04-26-2005, 08:17 PM

pads, shocks, maybe some lowering springs and minor cosmetic stuff Smile

Ginger · 04-26-2005, 08:21 PM

Mike Wrote:pads, shocks, maybe some lowering springs and minor cosmetic stuff

Gee, that doesn't sound like something a Honda owner would say! Though I'd agree, minus the cosmetic stuff - get tires instead.

**Mike** · 04-26-2005, 08:28 PM

tires are assumed Tongue

**Jeff** · 04-26-2005, 09:16 PM

I say 20's...best investment of extra money. Or a turbo, whatever. Smile

I still think you outta look for a granny owned Turbo Dodge. Like a 600 or Lebaron...maybe even a vert like my old one... ahh fond memories

**Jeff** · 04-26-2005, 09:25 PM

Example-
1985 Dodge SHELBY Charger. Turbo, 5-speed, and in great shape. $1000 and it is in PA. Hell, its a find...I'm a dumbass for building my own. But it's kinda like the 6 million dollar man. "I will build it better, faster, and stronger."

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Ginger · 04-26-2005, 09:51 PM

TurboOmni08 Wrote:But it's kinda like the 6 million dollar man. "I will build it better, faster, and stronger."

Except that it's not.... not even a little.

It's more like an old Dodge.

Big Grin

**G.Irish** · 04-26-2005, 10:14 PM

Start out with just tires and pads. Get to know the car and its handling. Master balancing it through turns and get the feel for how it recovers from a slide. Then upgrade rear swaybar and maybe shocks/springs.

**Jeff** · 04-26-2005, 10:26 PM

asteele2 Wrote:
TurboOmni08 Wrote:But it's kinda like the 6 million dollar man. "I will build it better, faster, and stronger."

Except that it's not.... not even a little.

It's more like an old Dodge.

Oh no you didn't.

CaptainHenreh · 04-26-2005, 11:33 PM

The first mod you should do is get the thing paid off, if you're borrowing money to buy it.

If you're not, the first mod should be some track time.

Ginger · 04-26-2005, 11:56 PM

Rex, do I need to be the first to say "you're one to talk!"?

Smile

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