I BOUGHT MY FIRST mx3
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Re: I BOUGHT MY FIRST mx3
I'm going to try to save it! Buying new frame rails online.
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Re: I BOUGHT MY FIRST mx3
chrishayden wrote:I'm going to try to save it! Buying new frame rails online.
sweet i read all the time that "oh i ditched my car because of rust"
i mean unless the entire floor is gone there is nothing that sheet metal cant fix plus the price of buying another car would be about the same as fixing horrible rust that spread all over a car
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Re: I BOUGHT MY FIRST mx3
The car is officially unsalvagable, what should i do with it?
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Re: I BOUGHT MY FIRST mx3
Part it man, get back a bit of your money and then sell the rest to scrap.
Daninski wrote:This is my MX3. There are many like it, but this one is mine. My MX3 is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I master my life. My MX3, without me, is useless. Without my MX3, I am useless. I must fire up my MX3 true. I must drive straighter than any Honda driver who is trying to own me. I must own him before he owns me.
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SO do i like pull the engine, and the transmission?
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Wheels/tires, engine/trans, interior that is in excellent condition, floormats(if you have them), steering wheel/shift knob, seats(if not ripped at all), power window motors on both sides, and if you are lucky enough to have a double stack center console, hatch cargo cover, or other rare items, PULL THEM.
Beyond that, try to find a clean shell before you scrap it, so you can swap over the best of the two cars, and make one even better one. Don't swap rust, car cancer is contagious.
Beyond that, try to find a clean shell before you scrap it, so you can swap over the best of the two cars, and make one even better one. Don't swap rust, car cancer is contagious.
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Re: I BOUGHT MY FIRST mx3
Ok thanks, the only problem is I live in Maine and I don't think there is a big market for them here. Are there maybe other vehicles some of these parts might fit?
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If it is a 4cyl I think for escorts could use some parts, try to sell some on here as wellchrishayden wrote:Ok thanks, the only problem is I live in Maine and I don't think there is a big market for them here. Are there maybe other vehicles some of these parts might fit?
I am always down for getting stuff on the cheap, so are other people.
I am less knolagable about these things, I know people use parts from probes but I don't think people use parts from the mx-3 to the probes... At least that is what it seems...
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We don't know the year or the trim but I'm gonna hazard a guess that it's a 94-96 RS model. Which means the engine is MX3 only, wth a variant that can go in a miata so theres that.
Trans can mate to older four banger MX3s, 323s and proteges, those of which come with the B6 and BP. I believe the Ford Escort GT with the BP also can be mated to that transmission.
Everything is else is MX3 specific.
Trans can mate to older four banger MX3s, 323s and proteges, those of which come with the B6 and BP. I believe the Ford Escort GT with the BP also can be mated to that transmission.
Everything is else is MX3 specific.
Daninski wrote:This is my MX3. There are many like it, but this one is mine. My MX3 is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I master my life. My MX3, without me, is useless. Without my MX3, I am useless. I must fire up my MX3 true. I must drive straighter than any Honda driver who is trying to own me. I must own him before he owns me.
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Wheels/Tires, center console, shift knob, steering wheel, and many other parts have crossover.
The center console will work in a 323, and I believe some Proteges, but don't quote me on the Protege.
Struts can be used with Probe suspension if a spacer is used to widen the point that mates the spindle(hub carrier assembly, if you will) to the strut.
Seats can be used in other Mazdas as well...
If you are super patient, and it's a 94+ car, then you could pull the entire dash and sell it to a member here for a hefty sum.
The center console will work in a 323, and I believe some Proteges, but don't quote me on the Protege.
Struts can be used with Probe suspension if a spacer is used to widen the point that mates the spindle(hub carrier assembly, if you will) to the strut.
Seats can be used in other Mazdas as well...
If you are super patient, and it's a 94+ car, then you could pull the entire dash and sell it to a member here for a hefty sum.
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Kid Hauler:
'08 Suburban LT 4WD - TVS 1900 Blower, LF SC Cam, headers, AFM delete, true 5" lift, 33x12s, 523 WHP
First Love:
'92 GS 5 spd - Straightneck KL/67mm TB, MegaSquirt/Coilpacks, 5 lugs/Speed6 brakes/FD wheels, wiretuck, coilovers, headers, AEM WB, Borla
Deleted: VAF/Power Steering/Air Conditioning/EGR/ABS/Auto Seatbelts/etc
'12 Challenger R/T + STP - 3.92 w/ LSD, JG Cam, headers, SkipShift delete, Clutch Delay Valve delete, Hurst STS, RAM Clutch Adjuster, StopTech 6 Piston Brakes, Sticky Nittos, 435 WHP
Kid Hauler:
'08 Suburban LT 4WD - TVS 1900 Blower, LF SC Cam, headers, AFM delete, true 5" lift, 33x12s, 523 WHP
First Love:
'92 GS 5 spd - Straightneck KL/67mm TB, MegaSquirt/Coilpacks, 5 lugs/Speed6 brakes/FD wheels, wiretuck, coilovers, headers, AEM WB, Borla
Deleted: VAF/Power Steering/Air Conditioning/EGR/ABS/Auto Seatbelts/etc
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Ah I forgot, the struts/springs/mounts will fit 323s and proteges as well.
Daninski wrote:This is my MX3. There are many like it, but this one is mine. My MX3 is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I master my life. My MX3, without me, is useless. Without my MX3, I am useless. I must fire up my MX3 true. I must drive straighter than any Honda driver who is trying to own me. I must own him before he owns me.
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Thanks guys, your right it is a 1994 4 cyl base model. I guess I'll try to sell it on here and craigslist and such.
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So if my car is a base 1994 4cyl with a good motor, and transmission, and good glass, fair seats, and a very nice 1994+ style dash, what ballpark should I be asking for it as a whole?
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Re: I BOUGHT MY FIRST mx3
did you read the rest of the thread?