The Ohio Random Thread... aka We Should Probably Be Working

Just curious if anyone might have serious interest in my MSP? I'm very tempted to go road racing this year because I could win a lot of contingency cash. My car would not be optimal for 40 minute races so I'm looking at different options. I would need about $7000 for it as it finished last season to make it worth my while.

Pumpkin, this is what you need right here, car is ready to go...
 
So, I looked at the brakes on the 3 and they look fine, wheel bearings are good too. Still have the damn ABS light though. Any suggestions?

I just want to throw out the Bristol ticket offer to all of you again. PM me if you are interested. I know $120 each for tickets and a place to stay is a tough nut to crack but we have already paid for the tickets and we can work something out with you if need be.

do the brakes feel weird all the time or only under certain conditions?
 
Crap....another one owner 60k mi 04 in Cbus. Auto, aftermarket rims, asking $9500, said he'd go $8500.

Might have to run down and take a gander so I have options! I might like it better than the 5sp one if the body is in better shape.
 
So that's how you spell that... ;)
I kept reading it as V-Dub-Alla until, voila, it hit me as vwalla

That is my interpretation at least.

what was the price?
$309.20 shipped for the standard deep sump. I figured since I was running a stock turbo I could always just tap into it later if I ever upgrade and put a return line in myself. I made a huge dent in my bank account this week. Ouch!
 
O ryly? I recall your motor oil not registering on the dipstick on two separate occasions, buddy. Burn! hahaha.

But yeah, I agree with Phen and aMaff (for once, lulz) about not tracking it if you can't sacrifice it to a wall. God forbid, of course. But what do I know, I'm just a track poser. Self inflicted burn! haha

Oil consumption does not equal oil starvation sir... ;)
 
Crap....another one owner 60k mi 04 in Cbus. Auto, aftermarket rims, asking $9500, said he'd go $8500.

Might have to run down and take a gander so I have options! I might like it better than the 5sp one if the body is in better shape.

got a link? might be able to check it out, but I work both places tomorrow and friday
 
So, I looked at the brakes on the 3 and they look fine, wheel bearings are good too. Still have the damn ABS light though. Any suggestions?

I just want to throw out the Bristol ticket offer to all of you again. PM me if you are interested. I know $120 each for tickets and a place to stay is a tough nut to crack but we have already paid for the tickets and we can work something out with you if need be.

I'm already going, or else I'd hit you up man.
 
$309.20 shipped for the standard deep sump. I figured since I was running a stock turbo I could always just tap into it later if I ever upgrade and put a return line in myself. I made a huge dent in my bank account this week. Ouch!

well if any are around at tax return time I might be able to get one. I think the biggest I'd go on a turbo is the gt2560, the stock is rated at 170-270 hp and the gt2560 (sr20det turbo) is rated at 200-330 hp which I beleive is rebuildable but I'm just starting into learning about the turbos. With my goal only being 250-270 whp either of these will work. Turbo Info
 
Awesome link Nate. Very helpful even though I don't plan on upgrading any time soon. If I get 200 whp out of her I'll be happy. Just a tune and the parts I'm getting should get me there on stock boost though.
 
I don't plan on replacing the turbo until I have to, and the plan is to tune to stock boost and see where I'm at and go from there. I don't plan on going over 8psi until I have a built motor and they just may end up more for relability and peace of mind.
 
got a link? might be able to check it out, but I work both places tomorrow and friday

Not off hand, but search for 6 wagons on the Cbus craigslist and you'll find it. I might even head down tonight. It's supposed to be raining tomorrow, and if he doesn't want strangers at his house/in his garage, then I'd at least like good weather. Bad enough it'll be dark out, but I'll bring an LED flashlight or 2. lol

And another funny thing....I emailed the 5sp guy all my concerns with the car, and told him I'd be looking at the auto one before making a decision, and all he wrote back was "I'll go $8000 for it". Hahaha This was AFTER he.told me numerous times that $8250 was his basement, and he didn't need the money that bad, and he could just wait till spring to have more buyers out there, etc.
 
So, I looked at the brakes on the 3 and they look fine, wheel bearings are good too. Still have the damn ABS light though. Any suggestions?

I just want to throw out the Bristol ticket offer to all of you again. PM me if you are interested. I know $120 each for tickets and a place to stay is a tough nut to crack but we have already paid for the tickets and we can work something out with you if need be.

Did you check the ABS fuse under the hood on the 3? That will cause a constantly on ABS light also.
 
Not off hand, but search for 6 wagons on the Cbus craigslist and you'll find it. I might even head down tonight. It's supposed to be raining tomorrow, and if he doesn't want strangers at his house/in his garage, then I'd at least like good weather. Bad enough it'll be dark out, but I'll bring an LED flashlight or 2. lol

And another funny thing....I emailed the 5sp guy all my concerns with the car, and told him I'd be looking at the auto one before making a decision, and all he wrote back was "I'll go $8000 for it". Hahaha This was AFTER he.told me numerous times that $8250 was his basement, and he didn't need the money that bad, and he could just wait till spring to have more buyers out there, etc.

looks nice in the 2 pics but also looks dark and cloudy...If you come down tonight let me know, I can bring a flashlight or two also. Funny about the other guy reducing his price.
 
what are possible sources of electrical drain that would kill batteries in about a week?
 
Not to change any subjects but is anyone up for a Winking Lizard meet soon? I haven't seen the crew in a while.
 
I was just about to post that in the central ohio section...I can't really leave Columbus now, Amber's getting all the signs (I can only go but what she and other women tell me) that the baby could come at any time now. This is more exciting than waiting on any part I've ever bought.
 

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