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    #61
    sticky tires for something that handles like a boat. :P

    car's coming along nicely man, i look forward to molesting it's underside some more

    Originally posted by ROLLingKING
    i have a bronzit and plan on making it look sweet.
    Originally posted by slammin.e28
    Moral of this story?

    If you drive your e30 on stairs, you're gonna have a bad time.

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      #62
      Turbo should be first on the list. :hitler:
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        #63
        Originally posted by accident View Post
        sticky tires for something that handles like a boat. :P

        car's coming along nicely man, i look forward to molesting it's underside some more
        It will handle considerably better with the coil-overs and the poly bushings. ;)

        The M3 will be my go-kart, this is my cruiser. :p

        Originally posted by einstein57 View Post
        Turbo should be first on the list. :hitler:
        Need the M3 running before this bitch gets turbo'd! :hitler:
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          #64
          So this car is starting to guzzle too much gas to be my DD. I love the car, and have big plans for it, but I think i might just do the rest of the maintenance on the suspension and sell the shark. :(
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            #65
            nooo :(

            i already put my love into it :hitler:

            Originally posted by ROLLingKING
            i have a bronzit and plan on making it look sweet.
            Originally posted by slammin.e28
            Moral of this story?

            If you drive your e30 on stairs, you're gonna have a bad time.

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              #66
              Originally posted by e30polak View Post
              So this car is starting to guzzle too much gas to be my DD. I love the car, and have big plans for it, but I think i might just do the rest of the maintenance on the suspension and sell the shark. :(
              I so knew this would happen!
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                #67
                i don't get the logic behind selling a car for that reason.

                you're okay dumping a fair amount of money into it for repairs, modifications, but an extra $70 a month in gas, and it's gone.

                doesn't make sense to me, but perhaps i don't know the full story.
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                  #68
                  Guzzling gas?? how much more, wasnt an issue when i had it, have you done anything to the engine?? hope you change your mind man.

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                    #69
                    Originally posted by LedJetta View Post
                    i don't get the logic behind selling a car for that reason.

                    you're okay dumping a fair amount of money into it for repairs, modifications, but an extra $70 a month in gas, and it's gone.

                    doesn't make sense to me, but perhaps i don't know the full story.
                    When I first drove the car I had no traffic driving. However, my daily commute on the wonderful 405 freeway involves 5-30 mph for 15 miles each way in traffic. This usually takes 20-40 minutes each way depending on speeds.

                    This so far has turned into 3x the gas bill of my white e30. That doesn't make it worth it for me to keep this car. I already have a huge project in my M3, and I need to stop spending money on car projects.

                    As far as repairs are concerned, the motor mounts, tranny mounts, diff mount, valve cover gasket, valve adjustment, air filter, fuel filter, spark plugs, front and rear brakes have all been replaced. This is preventative maintenance to make a reliable daily driver.

                    I will still be changing the upper and lower control arm busings, as well as the rear sub frame bushings before the car sells.

                    The coil-overs will be used on Chris Castro's wagon instead, so I get my money back there. All other parts mentioned, which I already have can be sold/used on other cars. ;)


                    Originally posted by n2bimmer View Post
                    Guzzling gas?? how much more, wasnt an issue when i had it, have you done anything to the engine?? hope you change your mind man.
                    I guess I'm just spoiled by the gas mileage I was able to get with my e30. Spending $30 ever 4 days, vs. $30 for almost 2 weeks is pretty bad. This car is awesome, but not practical for my daily commute. :(
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                      #70
                      it's 'cause chris doesnt understand the term DD

                      ;)

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                        #71
                        Originally posted by Stephen View Post
                        it's 'cause chris doesnt understand the term DD

                        ;)
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                          #72
                          Originally posted by Stephen View Post
                          it's 'cause chris doesnt understand the term DD

                          ;)
                          DD = Down & Dirty: just the way I drive!

                          No, I just don't have time or money for a daily cruiser. :p

                          You don't drive in traffic for a living, and I'm a bit more aggressive of a driver than you Stevo. ;)

                          I'll definitely get another 6 later on if I sell this, but it will be a whole diff direction. Think C6 z06 in a Euro bumperd Shark suite..... :twisted:
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                            #73
                            :hitler:

                            Originally posted by ROLLingKING
                            i have a bronzit and plan on making it look sweet.
                            Originally posted by slammin.e28
                            Moral of this story?

                            If you drive your e30 on stairs, you're gonna have a bad time.

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                              #74
                              Originally posted by e30polak View Post
                              When I first drove the car I had no traffic driving. However, my daily commute on the wonderful 405 freeway involves 5-30 mph for 15 miles each way in traffic. This usually takes 20-40 minutes each way depending on speeds.

                              This so far has turned into 3x the gas bill of my white e30. That doesn't make it worth it for me to keep this car. I already have a huge project in my M3, and I need to stop spending money on car projects.

                              As far as repairs are concerned, the motor mounts, tranny mounts, diff mount, valve cover gasket, valve adjustment, air filter, fuel filter, spark plugs, front and rear brakes have all been replaced. This is preventative maintenance to make a reliable daily driver.

                              I will still be changing the upper and lower control arm busings, as well as the rear sub frame bushings before the car sells.

                              The coil-overs will be used on Chris Castro's wagon instead, so I get my money back there. All other parts mentioned, which I already have can be sold/used on other cars. ;)




                              I guess I'm just spoiled by the gas mileage I was able to get with my e30. Spending $30 ever 4 days, vs. $30 for almost 2 weeks is pretty bad. This car is awesome, but not practical for my daily commute. :(

                              Hold on, why are you replacing the fuel filter and the spark plugs, ive already done those, The right parts were also used, i mean its your car you can do it but dont waste your money if you dont have to.

                              Well damn dude the 405 is a bitch, i feel for you, in those traffic situations you need a auto.

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                                #75
                                Originally posted by n2bimmer View Post
                                in those traffic situations you need a auto.
                                Negative. autotradgic FTL in all situations.

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