While I do miss their old format, they definitely have more volume now. It used to be a fun site to browse for quirky interesting and rare cars and be able to read about them. Now I just check it out for the photos mainly and to laugh about some of the prices. Rarely do I ever scroll far enough to read the comments.
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Seems like BAT has become a circle jerk for wealthy men and self-professed experts. Buying a car on BAT seems like a great way to overpay for a car.Comment
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Originally posted by priapismOriginally posted by shamesonComment
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I bought this on eBay late last year: https://www.realfierotech.com/viewto...21686&start=20
It's *EXACTLY* the configuration I was looking for, straight body, low miles, rust free and even a decent price for anything with a 6.6 Duramax in it.
However, buyer definitely beware. There's a lot of shady shit out there.
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I do love my 3.6R and I would only consider swapping one if I could fix these three annoying issues:
1. The 5-speed auto (5EAT) is pretty garbage all around (and newer ones have a CVT). Mine is high mileage which doesn't help. A manual bolts up and would be beautiful.
2. E-throttle I think has two separate maps, one of them is poo and gives a 0.5s delay on throttle input, which feels like an eternity. Might be able to reflash it, but if I swapped it, I'd probably invest in a haltech.
3. Something about them resists starting when cold. If I give it throttle, it starts fine but that shouldn't be necessary on a modern engine. Again, probably fixed with a reflash or a haltech.
There's also the fact that the internet claims it has "c-shaped rods" which is hilarious.
Sadly limited aftermarket for them, but even 256hp/247ftlb is more than WRXs made until like '09.
There are like 3 of them in my local jy, and I'd probably pull one if I had somewhere to put it.
I think there are 2+ supercharger kits out there for them, so I wouldn't be opposed to trying a low boost turbo setup.Originally posted by priapismOriginally posted by shamesonComment
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The STi six speed would bolt up to the 3.6R engine, right?Comment
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That happens a lot, apparently. The EPA is always messing with the paint chemistries that auto mfg's are allowed to use, so each time they do it takes a few years for industry to figure something new out... remember the clear coat peeling off '90's/early '00's cars?
This van also grew up in AZ, so it's lived in a sand blasting cabinet half it's life and a UV accelerated test cell the other half.Comment
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Yeah, it is common, I see a ton of them like that. Being a conversion, not sure if the base paint was done at GM, but it has that white slowly fading to grey on the running board area. The hood seems solid, but the roof looks exactly like yours. Worst part is, there's a sunroof cut in mine, so I have a feeling the flange is going to be even worse when looking under the seal. :(Comment
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In the late 80's and into the 90's we had a lot of issues with that due to acid rain.
A lot of the plants cleaned up themselves, a lot, and now that's much less of an issue.
Most of it is just caused by sun exposure.I do things.Comment
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Still my favorite YT video, much E30 content within: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0W2o8RVdCM
Sure would be nice if I could embed it...Comment
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if you notice
check out all the 03 06 ish corollas
they are 100% every single one of them have rusted out roofs.
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