Thinking for the future about a new project...
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Thinking for the future about a new project...
So I had hoped to make my current MX3 last me a good while. I've poured tons of labor and love into it, besides money. What I didn't realize when I bought it was that it had been in an accident and that caused some major rust in the the rear end/ bent rear frame. I've gotten the rust taken car of (and learned to weld in the process!) and had totally planned on going further with the car, but realize that since the frame is not in perfect shape, and I need tons of body work anyway, it might be a good idea to look towards the future.
I love my mx3, don't get me wrong, it's my 2nd one. If I were to continue with the KL line, I would get another MX3, gut it and rebuild from scratch. Literally, paint the inside and out, seam weld + reinforce certain areas, poly the frame rails, build a turbo KLZE, possibly even a 4wd protege/323 conversion. The the interior would go back in in front so I'd have a SOLID DD that makes sweet power and is quiet and fun. Doing this would allow me to have lots of cargo space as I'd be removing the back seat. There are very few SMALL coupes that can match the mx3's storage capacity.
If I were to go away from the mx3, I have some cars in mind...but I'd be using it as a daily driver, so they aren't necessarily as good for that. Anyway here are the other cars.
FD Rx7 - Clearly one of everyone's dream cars, since I don't have alot of money to blow all at once, I'd either be starting from salvage or picking up a shell. Doesn't really have that much cargo space, but it sure would be fun
300ZX - While they're relatively heavy, they seem to have decent interior space (although I've never actually been in one :darin:) and can make good power.
Miata's and S2000's are off the list as they have no room for a dog or 2 plus the woman.
Celica GT4 ST185 - AWD Rally car, looks good and has some decent HP potential. Does lack a bit of cargo space.
All of these cars are RWD, which is definitely an upgrade from FWD that I'm used to, but they are pretty much all out sports cars (except the celica). I would love to have any of them, but I don't know if it's worth giving up the rare parts I've collected for the mx3 that would get transferred over, or how much more I would enjoy them than a fully built mx3 esp. considering prices.
I don't want an all out track car, but rather a "touring" car that I can enjoy driving, and occasionally enjoy coned parking lots or tracks. I know the above cars would excel at this (plus RWD is more fun) but I think the mx3 is more "practical". Although I suppose practicality isn't really the though behind a sports car :spin:
Thoughts? Opinions? Cars you suggest? I'm open to anything, but I'd rather stay w/ something that looks and feels "sporty". No 4 doors and no subies cuz I think they're all ugly. I'm not opposed to thinking of a more "muscle" era car but it would have to be something that is not so expensive to get ahold of and that could be modified to handle well. (No mustangs!)
I love my mx3, don't get me wrong, it's my 2nd one. If I were to continue with the KL line, I would get another MX3, gut it and rebuild from scratch. Literally, paint the inside and out, seam weld + reinforce certain areas, poly the frame rails, build a turbo KLZE, possibly even a 4wd protege/323 conversion. The the interior would go back in in front so I'd have a SOLID DD that makes sweet power and is quiet and fun. Doing this would allow me to have lots of cargo space as I'd be removing the back seat. There are very few SMALL coupes that can match the mx3's storage capacity.
If I were to go away from the mx3, I have some cars in mind...but I'd be using it as a daily driver, so they aren't necessarily as good for that. Anyway here are the other cars.
FD Rx7 - Clearly one of everyone's dream cars, since I don't have alot of money to blow all at once, I'd either be starting from salvage or picking up a shell. Doesn't really have that much cargo space, but it sure would be fun
300ZX - While they're relatively heavy, they seem to have decent interior space (although I've never actually been in one :darin:) and can make good power.
Miata's and S2000's are off the list as they have no room for a dog or 2 plus the woman.
Celica GT4 ST185 - AWD Rally car, looks good and has some decent HP potential. Does lack a bit of cargo space.
All of these cars are RWD, which is definitely an upgrade from FWD that I'm used to, but they are pretty much all out sports cars (except the celica). I would love to have any of them, but I don't know if it's worth giving up the rare parts I've collected for the mx3 that would get transferred over, or how much more I would enjoy them than a fully built mx3 esp. considering prices.
I don't want an all out track car, but rather a "touring" car that I can enjoy driving, and occasionally enjoy coned parking lots or tracks. I know the above cars would excel at this (plus RWD is more fun) but I think the mx3 is more "practical". Although I suppose practicality isn't really the though behind a sports car :spin:
Thoughts? Opinions? Cars you suggest? I'm open to anything, but I'd rather stay w/ something that looks and feels "sporty". No 4 doors and no subies cuz I think they're all ugly. I'm not opposed to thinking of a more "muscle" era car but it would have to be something that is not so expensive to get ahold of and that could be modified to handle well. (No mustangs!)
Re: Thinking for the future about a new project...
What about a nice 323 GTX. BF body. 4wd b6t. Can be BP-t / GTR swapped with a nice toyota 4wd tranny. And stacked over 500hp!
Took the bp+t out of the mx and swapped it into a 95 escort wagon.
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Re: Thinking for the future about a new project...
Sorry, 323's are possibly the ugliest car ever created. I'm not bashing them, I would definitely use one as a winter beater, but that's it.
I hafta drive something I enjoy, both driving and looking at.
I've got this thread up on probetalk as well. One of the guys is pushing an FC RX7. I probably wouldn't stay rotary if I went this route, and would rather do a V8 conversion.
I hafta drive something I enjoy, both driving and looking at.
I've got this thread up on probetalk as well. One of the guys is pushing an FC RX7. I probably wouldn't stay rotary if I went this route, and would rather do a V8 conversion.
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Re: Thinking for the future about a new project...
Hahaha 323s are only DD's if your name is DUN CAN.onlytrueromeo wrote:Sorry, 323's are possibly the ugliest car ever created. I'm not bashing them, I would definitely use one as a winter beater, but that's it.
I hafta drive something I enjoy, both driving and looking at.
I've got this thread up on probetalk as well. One of the guys is pushing an FC RX7. I probably wouldn't stay rotary if I went this route, and would rather do a V8 conversion.
As for a car? Mr2 turbo
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Re: Thinking for the future about a new project...
I will get an MR2 someday. Fun fun cars...however, no room for a dog
Re: Thinking for the future about a new project...
Ever thought about a bmw? RX7's are nice, 300zx NO!!!
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Re: Thinking for the future about a new project...
M3's are nice. Definitely more of a luxury feel than a lot of other cars. More expensive though, as is the cost to modify them. (I believe)
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Re: Thinking for the future about a new project...
I don't know if you'll agree with me (it's kind of a love-it or hate-it thing), but my future project (once I get an MX-3 the way I like it) is gonna be an RX-3.
That car not only looks kinda sporty (in a '67 Camaro sort of way), but it's a rear wheel drive, and a rotary, and it weighs 1900 Lbs. Imagine the possibilities...
That car not only looks kinda sporty (in a '67 Camaro sort of way), but it's a rear wheel drive, and a rotary, and it weighs 1900 Lbs. Imagine the possibilities...
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Re: Thinking for the future about a new project...
Yes, they are definitely cool, but too old and rare to become a daily driver. I would never do that to such a rare car!
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Re: Thinking for the future about a new project...
Yeah, you got a point there...
How about an Eclipse?
How about an Eclipse?
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LOL you're joking right? Why would I want to downgrade?Inodoro Pereyra wrote:Yeah, you got a point there...
How about an Eclipse?
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Downgrade? From a 300 ZX?onlytrueromeo wrote:LOL you're joking right? Why would I want to downgrade?Inodoro Pereyra wrote:Yeah, you got a point there...
How about an Eclipse?
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What's w/ the 300zx hate? Granted I don't know too much about them but I think they look great and I know they have lots of power potential. Only downside is that they're fat.
Eclipses are too common, too heavy, too unreliable and sound god awful.
Eclipses are too common, too heavy, too unreliable and sound god awful.
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Downside is the 300zx is even more unreliable then the eclipse. The motor is a PITA to work on and they are notorious for electrical and engine issues. According to a survey many years ago, the 300zx was rated as one of the most expensive cars to maintain. The car is HEAVY as well..onlytrueromeo wrote:What's w/ the 300zx hate? Granted I don't know too much about them but I think they look great and I know they have lots of power potential. Only downside is that they're fat.
Eclipses are too common, too heavy, too unreliable and sound god awful.
But, that doesn't mean that you cant find a good one and make it nice, they can be built for alot of power.
How about a Early 2000's VW Golf VR6 or a mazdaspeed protege?
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No hate at all. But I agree with Solo_Ryder.
I just don't think it compares to the Eclipse.
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