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[bum]

bum, on 11 April 2011 - 07:15 PM, said:

damn aaron you took my idea on the protege btw looks good lol's now i know never to list cars here that i like

btw i am j/k ing i did think of it i think you asked if i was going to get any of them it was a big list along with the rx8's etc... any ways reason i did not get it it is to small for me. engines are good trans are good no problem with rust. it's just i am claustrophobic lol's when i sit in cars like the ford focus ,neon ,protege, rx8 ,mita ,etc... when my knees almost hit the shifter on the focus and dash at the same time all the time. this makes me think i need some thing bigger then a sub compact like them. but definitely a great car hope it holds out well for you and your family.

[Cablguy184]

Aaron Clinton, on 11 April 2011 - 05:56 PM, said:

Was able to rush an application of polish and a quick wax. First one of the season, which means I have (based on touch) at least 3 more run through's before I can really make some progress. Oh and I am going to assume it will rain tomorrow, if not tonight, as I can bring the rain after doing any exterior detailing on my car.

This car looks like it could really use a Blues Car Audio Component set in it ...
maybe a nice matching Blue Linear Amp too ...

all of this just an observation of course ...

[Aaron Clinton]

bum, on 11 April 2011 - 08:34 PM, said:

bum, on 11 April 2011 - 07:15 PM, said:

damn aaron you took my idea on the protege btw looks good lol's now i know never to list cars here that i like

btw i am j/k ing i did think of it i think you asked if i was going to get any of them it was a big list along with the rx8's etc... any ways reason i did not get it it is to small for me. engines are good trans are good no problem with rust. it's just i am claustrophobic lol's when i sit in cars like the ford focus ,neon ,protege, rx8 ,mita ,etc... when my knees almost hit the shifter on the focus and dash at the same time all the time. this makes me think i need some thing bigger then a sub compact like them. but definitely a great car hope it holds out well for you and your family.

Thanks, it has been really a great vehicle for this point in my life. Right now, it needs a wheel bearing, and a MAF. I would like to put a few grand into it for suspension, brakes and power, but I am thinking it is best to save the money for when I can buy another 2nd car.

[Aaron Clinton]

Cablguy184, on 12 April 2011 - 05:08 AM, said:

Aaron Clinton, on 11 April 2011 - 05:56 PM, said:

Was able to rush an application of polish and a quick wax. First one of the season, which means I have (based on touch) at least 3 more run through's before I can really make some progress. Oh and I am going to assume it will rain tomorrow, if not tonight, as I can bring the rain after doing any exterior detailing on my car.

This car looks like it could really use a Blues Car Audio Component set in it ...
maybe a nice matching Blue Linear Amp too ...

all of this just an observation of course ...

Unless given a hook up price, I cannot afford the Blue drivers. Thinking about going with the Bravox or active with Ascendant and SEAS, but just have had no time to build.

[Aaron Clinton]

BTW, it is pouring today.

[6APPEAL]

Way too much information to absorb in 1 reading session. Really makes me want to take mine out to have done instead of attempting do get that much work (black crew cab truck). Thanks to my daughters I have a ton of scratches around the rear doors. Not counting the ding I put in it at Daytona. But I do use my truck as a truck, pulling stuff, hauling stuff, hunting, fishing, etc. So I do expect to get small dings, scratches and rock pecks.

The wife has informed me that I will need an enclosed trailer after the GN is repainted. I've started looking at 26-28 foot trailers, but $$$$'s for new.

[bum]

Aaron Clinton, on 12 April 2011 - 06:04 AM, said:

bum, on 11 April 2011 - 08:34 PM, said:

bum, on 11 April 2011 - 07:15 PM, said:

damn aaron you took my idea on the protege btw looks good lol's now i know never to list cars here that i like

btw i am j/k ing i did think of it i think you asked if i was going to get any of them it was a big list along with the rx8's etc... any ways reason i did not get it it is to small for me. engines are good trans are good no problem with rust. it's just i am claustrophobic lol's when i sit in cars like the ford focus ,neon ,protege, rx8 ,mita ,etc... when my knees almost hit the shifter on the focus and dash at the same time all the time. this makes me think i need some thing bigger then a sub compact like them. but definitely a great car hope it holds out well for you and your family.

Thanks, it has been really a great vehicle for this point in my life. Right now, it needs a wheel bearing, and a MAF. I would like to put a few grand into it for suspension, brakes and power, but I am thinking it is best to save the money for when I can buy another 2nd car.

ya there great cars i would take it in to get the wheel bearing done i did mine at school on the taurus and it took 3-4 hours to do. just on the one side you should do them in a set in the front but that is up to you. i think they cost 80 buck each so be pre pared to spend a few for it. btw i like the color of your looks good with the tint. i got a black fiero se notch back special in my drive way right now that i got to get rims tires and breaks for it and i will be driving it . the fiero and your car is a sweet little ride.

[Aaron Clinton]

For bearing and MAF and labor, it is $600.

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Aaron Clinton, on 14 April 2011 - 08:08 AM, said:

For bearing and MAF and labor, it is $600.

OUCH!!!!!!!!

[Aaron Clinton]

The MAF and bearing labor is what is the $$$ part. Keep in mind that is cheap for out here.

[bum]

Aaron Clinton, on 14 April 2011 - 10:58 AM, said:

The MAF and bearing labor is what is the $$$ part. Keep in mind that is cheap for out here.

at 50-80 a hour and up to 150 a hour for shop rates that is respectable took me 3-4 hour to do it ion class. glad they had a impact gun cuase i broke a 1/2 inch breaker bar in half trying to get the spindle nut off.

[Aaron Clinton]

I have got to find some time ASAP to detail the car. It really bugs me when I go this long.

[Aaron Clinton]

Absolutely need a wash and wax bad.

[Cablguy184]

No time to clean mine ... It keeps breaking here lately ...

[Aaron Clinton]

The Mazda has been really trusty, just need to figure out what is with the fogs.