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 Apr 25, 2017 - 2:45 PM
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So, I have a few questions. I would be able to pick up a 6th gen convertable for about 1.5k, but the interior, exterior, top are rough. The car runs well and the transmission shifts smoothly.
I just need an opinion if it is a good buy. I am also thinking about putting what I bought it for back into the car if I get it. Also it has about 100k miles on it. Thank you for the help. |
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May 4, 2017 - 5:42 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I like the Mobil1 and K&N oil filters personally, Wix makes a good filter as well. It's funny you mention toilet paper since back in the 70's there were universal canister filter kits that used a roll of toilet paper as the filtering medium.
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May 5, 2017 - 8:29 AM
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QUOTE (Box @ May 4, 2017 - 5:42 PM)  I like the Mobil1 and K&N oil filters personally, Wix makes a good filter as well. It's funny you mention toilet paper since back in the 70's there were universal canister filter kits that used a roll of toilet paper as the filtering medium. I did buy K&N until they moved their sourcing to Mexico and their quality went down (per forum posts on Bob is the Oil Guy). I love how the K&N Ultra's say that they will filter up to 15K miles. Who the hell is going to not change their filter after 15K miles?! Haha! I don't know how anyone can expect a synthetic oil to have additives that will last up to 10K miles either, let alone the particles in oil... --------------------  2000 GT-S 6 SPD... SOLD! |
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May 5, 2017 - 10:40 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (narly_charley @ May 5, 2017 - 8:29 AM) QUOTE (Box @ May 4, 2017 - 5:42 PM) I like the Mobil1 and K&N oil filters personally, Wix makes a good filter as well. It's funny you mention toilet paper since back in the 70's there were universal canister filter kits that used a roll of toilet paper as the filtering medium. I did buy K&N until they moved their sourcing to Mexico and their quality went down (per forum posts on Bob is the Oil Guy). I love how the K&N Ultra's say that they will filter up to 15K miles. Who the hell is going to not change their filter after 15K miles?! Haha! I don't know how anyone can expect a synthetic oil to have additives that will last up to 10K miles either, let alone the particles in oil... My brother gets them in all the time at Hyundai, one car made it 20K on it's oil before the engine seized. These are new cars mind you... What's sad is Hyundai warranties that crap, you can over rev and blow it but so long as the engine is full of oil they'll replace it... It's been awhile since I used a K&N, the last one I used was made in the U.S. but that was a few years ago too. Guess I'll stick with the Mobil1 filters then in that price range. I think the Mobil1 filters are rated for 15,000-20,000 miles with synthetic but I haven't driven the Firebird enough to decide how often I'll change it, probably every 5,000 since it's had synthetic its entire life and the engine is really clean consequently. QUOTE (T3naci0usT @ May 5, 2017 - 10:55 AM) I CAN'T WAIT TILL THE END OF TODAY!!!! I have parts coming in that I have been waiting for all week. IT IS GOING TO BE SO MUCH FUN Getting my speaker adapters from crutchfield. Have a new map sensor coming, and my adapter plates for my speakers already came in. Hopefully the MAP sensor takes care of it. -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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T3naci0usT New here. Thinking about buying a 6th gen Apr 25, 2017 - 2:45 PM
Box Honestly I'd wait for a nicer car to come alon... Apr 26, 2017 - 3:56 AM T3naci0usT Thank you for you feedback. I am looking overall t... Apr 26, 2017 - 9:44 AM T3naci0usT what you guys think about this one?
https://housto... Apr 26, 2017 - 10:28 AM Box Can see it needs a respray but for the price you c... Apr 26, 2017 - 11:33 PM Bushmatic QUOTE (T3naci0usT @ Apr 26, 2017 - 10... Apr 27, 2017 - 2:15 AM
jordisonjr QUOTE (Bushmatic @ Apr 27, 2017 - 2... Apr 27, 2017 - 8:37 AM bloodMoney ^This.
It's a hatch.
After owning one with... Apr 27, 2017 - 9:10 AM T3naci0usT Yeah that i what I am thinking as well. Am probabl... Apr 27, 2017 - 9:23 AM richee3 It was just an option. My GT, for instance, had a ... Apr 27, 2017 - 9:28 AM T3naci0usT Ok, Just making sure Apr 27, 2017 - 10:15 AM T3naci0usT Also, does this forum have some sort of delay for ... Apr 27, 2017 - 1:25 PM cheela QUOTE (T3naci0usT @ Apr 27, 2017 - 1... Apr 28, 2017 - 9:14 AM Bushmatic Idk what I was doing last night that made me mista... Apr 27, 2017 - 2:05 PM jordisonjr QUOTE (Bushmatic @ Apr 27, 2017 - 3... Apr 28, 2017 - 8:29 AM T3naci0usT I am basically getting a daily. I already have som... Apr 28, 2017 - 10:23 AM Box $3,000 buys you a really nice 6th gen from wh... Apr 28, 2017 - 6:18 PM T3naci0usT Just wanted to let you guys know. I am one of you. Apr 29, 2017 - 7:11 PM bloodMoney Nice! Congrats!
Post some pics. May 1, 2017 - 10:40 AM cheela pics of GTFO!
congrats! let the moddin... May 1, 2017 - 11:20 AM T3naci0usT Idk if she is worthy of pics.
The interior is alr... May 1, 2017 - 2:09 PM Box That's right we demand pics now. May 1, 2017 - 4:57 PM T3naci0usT I will take some pictures tomorrow. It is already ... May 1, 2017 - 9:15 PM T3naci0usT Celica https://imgur.com/gallery/BNY15
Here is my ... May 3, 2017 - 7:24 AM bloodMoney That actually looks like its in pretty decent shap... May 3, 2017 - 3:33 PM T3naci0usT It has a really weird issue whenever you plug in t... May 3, 2017 - 3:47 PM cheela looks like a 98/99. very nice.
radiator looks good... May 3, 2017 - 4:14 PM narly_charley QUOTE (cheela @ May 3, 2017 - 4:14 P... May 4, 2017 - 4:27 PM T3naci0usT I just put a new radiator in her last night Yeah ... May 3, 2017 - 4:29 PM cheela QUOTE (T3naci0usT @ May 3, 2017 - 4... May 4, 2017 - 4:31 PM Box Hey look someone else that likes domestics and imp... May 3, 2017 - 5:12 PM T3naci0usT Yeah I am really happy with it. I am honestly surp... May 3, 2017 - 5:26 PM cheela every 3000 for me. or 5000 if i'm feeling risk... May 5, 2017 - 9:48 AM T3naci0usT I CAN'T WAIT TILL THE END OF TODAY!!... May 5, 2017 - 10:55 AM |
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