Old School Cars Discussion

[lsm1991]

The FTO looks the best over there. Spare parts should be easier to get compared to the other two.

You check the plugs yourself?

that fto is quite nicely setup, it looks pretty good as it is, got the nice facelift bumper and the ver-r wing, more rare and the expensive bits all there.

yeah... checked em myself.... frankly, its a job i never want to tackle ever again......
its cramp, and so many parts had to be removed just to access the rear bank. stabilizer bar, battery, whole intake system.... the manifold was the worst.... need to remove sensors, throttle body (and its coolant tubing), some random vacuum lines..... ppl who designed put 0 effort into maintanance/accessibility.

maybe cause im scrawny and it was my 1st time doing it, the rear bank alone took about 6-7 hours....

 

[RENESIS VIII]

that fto is quite nicely setup, it looks pretty good as it is, got the nice facelift bumper and the ver-r wing, more rare and the expensive bits all there.

yeah... checked em myself.... frankly, its a job i never want to tackle ever again......
its cramp, and so many parts had to be removed just to access the rear bank. stabilizer bar, battery, whole intake system.... the manifold was the worst.... need to remove sensors, throttle body (and its coolant tubing), some random vacuum lines..... ppl who designed put 0 effort into maintanance/accessibility.

maybe cause im scrawny and it was my 1st time doing it, the rear bank alone took about 6-7 hours....

If the car is also good mechanically, then it will be quite a good deal.


V6 maintenance is a headache indeed especially for someone that is not a mechanic. But your hands on skill seems quite good to be able to remove so many things by yourself.

 

[alcyon]

If the car is also good mechanically, then it will be quite a good deal.


V6 maintenance is a headache indeed especially for someone that is not a mechanic. But your hands on skill seems quite good to be able to remove so many things by yourself.

Its V6 and FWD, thats why so much hassle.

 

[vr2turbo]

If the car is also good mechanically, then it will be quite a good deal.


V6 maintenance is a headache indeed especially for someone that is not a mechanic. But your hands on skill seems quite good to be able to remove so many things by yourself.

For the amount of work, some don't really like to work on a V6......lol

 

[lsm1991]

If the car is also good mechanically, then it will be quite a good deal.


V6 maintenance is a headache indeed especially for someone that is not a mechanic. But your hands on skill seems quite good to be able to remove so many things by yourself.

hoho 7 hours yo!!! removing it oklah. but the more you remove, the more you curse.... you cannot help but ask... why... why did they design certain things in certain ways.... tools nak masuk access the bolts pun susah :hmmmm2:

need to work out sikit.... half way through, no strength to squeeze the metal collars on the metal clips :s:

 

[RENESIS VIII]

Its V6 and FWD, thats why so much hassle.

And it is also a transversely mounted V6. Crank and pulley area facing side of the car.

For the amount of work, some don't really like to work on a V6......lol

That is why workmanship cost for V6 is high.

hoho 7 hours yo!!! removing it oklah. but the more you remove, the more you curse.... you cannot help but ask... why... why did they design certain things in certain ways.... tools nak masuk access the bolts pun susah :hmmmm2:

need to work out sikit.... half way through, no strength to squeeze the metal collars on the metal clips :s:

Sorry man, forgot to reply this thread although I'm the TS.

You did it for 7 hours at home? Your family din't ask you anything about it?

 

[vr2turbo]

Sorry man, forgot to reply this thread although I'm the TS.

You did it for 7 hours at home? Your family din't ask you anything about it?

Because at home mah! If not home then family worried.....lol

 

[RENESIS VIII]

Because at home mah! If not home then family worried.....lol

When I am washing my car for too long or too often, my family will start to call me and ask what am I doing.

 

[sweelt]

worry you kena kidnap ?....

 

[vr2turbo]

worry you kena kidnap ?....

Ada dua sen loh.......

 

[RENESIS VIII]

worry you kena kidnap ?....

I think not. They might be happier if I am kidnapped since I keep talking about cars at home and irritates them.

They normally tell me to come back into the house. Why stay outside and sweat since it is so hot.

 

[lsm1991]

And it is also a transversely mounted V6. Crank and pulley area facing side of the car.



That is why workmanship cost for V6 is high.



Sorry man, forgot to reply this thread although I'm the TS.

You did it for 7 hours at home? Your family din't ask you anything about it?

ah hahaha... they come and check on me je.....

 

[RENESIS VIII]

By the way, do you guys check out old school car videos at youtube?

 

[alcyon]

By the way, do you guys check out old school car videos at youtube?

Of course, especially when I am interested in certain models. One unfortunate thing is the russians make some very good informative videos about 80s and 90s JDM cars but its all in russian language.

 

[RENESIS VIII]

Of course, especially when I am interested in certain models. One unfortunate thing is the russians make some very good informative videos about 80s and 90s JDM cars but its all in russian language.

I don't know about Russian videos. Mostly I look for Japanese ones. Particularly Wasabicars if you have heard of it before.

 

[alcyon]

I don't know about Russian videos. Mostly I look for Japanese ones. Particularly Wasabicars if you have heard of it before.

yes wasabi cars is good but his videos is more like just a general overview. Those russian guys actually review JDM cars in detail and talk about the technical aspects , which is mostly lacking in english videos. The russians are also very good at modding cars by themselves.

 

[RENESIS VIII]

yes wasabi cars is good but his videos is more like just a general overview. Those russian guys actually review JDM cars in detail and talk about the technical aspects , which is mostly lacking in english videos. The russians are also very good at modding cars by themselves.

I go to wasabi cars to learn more about these old cars and see how people generally mod/restore these cars. I really like it when some of them try to keep their cars as stock as possible which makes it so valuable when they get old. I'm trying to follow that style with my car.

 

[vr2turbo]

I go to wasabi cars to learn more about these old cars and see how people generally mod/restore these cars. I really like it when some of them try to keep their cars as stock as possible which makes it so valuable when they get old. I'm trying to follow that style with my car.

You already install extractor.....lol

 

[RENESIS VIII]

You already install extractor.....lol

Exhaust mod is pretty common among old school fellas it seems. Saw a lot of these cars also mod exhaust but mostly muffler.

But if I want, can install back stock because I took it back.

 

[vr2turbo]

Old school classic must be stock......lol