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Johnny_K · 11-05-2015, 01:45 PM

this Friday 11/6

project86 · 11-05-2015, 07:44 PM

So Im starting my search for an FD. Which means parts searching too. I browsed through the FD thread about things to look for in FDs and peoples fav parts but its all old.. This is going to be roughly a two year search unless I come across something I'd be crazy to pass up. That being said... any advice about things I should make sure to stay away from.. or parts that I should be looking for now that are "must have"?

Johnny_K · 11-05-2015, 08:03 PM

^ not sure how picky you are with your interior but I would try and get one with nice interior. trying to replace broken stuff in the car gets expensive quick. hell everything on the car is expensive.

I would either get one that has a simple single kit or one that has working sequential.

stay away from ones with old school injectors that use resistors and ones that has a bunch of electronice. turbo timer, egt gauge, ebc, etc. they are wiring nightmares.

just try and start off with thr best fd you can. getting a crappy one ans fixing it adds up quick.

project86 · 11-05-2015, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny_K

^ not sure how picky you are with your interior but I would try and get one with nice interior. trying to replace broken stuff in the car gets expensive quick. hell everything on the car is expensive.

I would either get one that has a simple single kit or one that has working sequential.

stay away from ones with old school injectors that use resistors and ones that has a bunch of electronice. turbo timer, egt gauge, ebc, etc. they are wiring nightmares.

just try and start off with thr best fd you can. getting a crappy one ans fixing it adds up quick.

Interior is definitely something I would be on the look out for

. I fought that battle with my FC. My mind is basically made up, that if it isn't stock, I don't want it. Im willing to spend a little money to get something nice. I just don't want one thats built already.

FC Zach · 11-06-2015, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny_K

^ not sure how picky you are with your interior but I would try and get one with nice interior. trying to replace broken stuff in the car gets expensive quick. hell everything on the car is expensive.

Yes, completely agree! On a different car but all the same, I had to add many interior pieces to the Celica that I sourced from different places, some of which I drove to pick up, driving as far as Akron, OH. This all adds up and leads me to the next comment. . .

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Originally Posted by Johnny_K

just try and start off with thr best fd you can. getting a crappy one ans fixing it adds up quick.

Depending on the car you may not have much of a choice like my Celica but the 3rd Gen is still fairly obtainable, just keep your eyes peeled for the right one and like Johnny said. . Buy the best that you can afford because as with anything, this type of mentality will save you money in the long run (in most cases at least).

Good luck in you search, hope you find one ready to run for DGRR! !

project86 · 11-06-2015, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by FC Zach

Yes, completely agree! On a different car but all the same, I had to add many interior pieces to the Celica that I sourced from different places, some of which I drove to pick up, driving as far as Akron, OH. This all adds up and leads me to the next comment. . .

Depending on the car you may not have much of a choice like my Celica but the 3rd Gen is still fairly obtainable, just keep your eyes peeled for the right one and like Johnny said. . Buy the best that you can afford because as with anything, this type of mentality will save you money in the long run (in most cases at least).

Good luck in you search, hope you find one ready to run for DGRR! !

I may not find it before DGRR.. but ill still plan on going. Although I'm gonna be selling the Speed3 to buy something outright to make the future FD happen... so i may show up in an SUV lol

FC Zach · 11-06-2015, 11:56 AM

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... so i may show up in an SUV lol

Rotary support vehicle!

project86 · 11-06-2015, 12:17 PM

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Rotary support vehicle!

Whatever plain daily is in my future.... Im equipped with "Rotary Support Vehicle" stickers to label it with.

project86 · 11-05-2015, 08:34 PM

Come to think of it... I don't think I would be opposed to getting one that had a blown engine if everything else was in good shape... having a new engine put in wouldn't be that bad..

almoststockfc · 11-05-2015, 09:40 PM

Either buy a stock one or buy one that has a stand alone. PS, twins over all are a nightmare

project86 · 11-05-2015, 09:43 PM

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Either buy a stock one or buy one that has a stand alone. PS, twins over all are a nightmare

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/ctd/5286942577.html

almoststockfc · 11-05-2015, 10:43 PM

No info and no pics......... y are you even considering?

project86 · 11-05-2015, 11:08 PM

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No info and no pics......... y are you even considering?

Im sure if i emailed the guy he'd send pics and more info. Just doesn't seem like a bad price being that it has a fresh engine.

Johnny_K · 11-06-2015, 03:56 PM

just got tags for the fd. so I'm good for a few months lolz..

project86 · 11-06-2015, 05:26 PM

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just got tags for the fd. so I'm good for a few months lolz..

where are you living? somewhere you're having to emissions test?

11-05-2015, 07:44 PM	#2
project86 Can't.Make.Up.My.Mind. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,377 Rep Power: 18	So Im starting my search for an FD. Which means parts searching too. I browsed through the FD thread about things to look for in FDs and peoples fav parts but its all old.. This is going to be roughly a two year search unless I come across something I'd be crazy to pass up. That being said... any advice about things I should make sure to stay away from.. or parts that I should be looking for now that are "must have"? __________________ '90 GTUs Stay up to date with my photography '06 Toyota Highlander Hybrid '10 Toyota Prius "Initial Success or Total Failure"

11-05-2015, 08:34 PM	#9
project86 Can't.Make.Up.My.Mind. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,377 Rep Power: 18	Come to think of it... I don't think I would be opposed to getting one that had a blown engine if everything else was in good shape... having a new engine put in wouldn't be that bad.. __________________ '90 GTUs Stay up to date with my photography '06 Toyota Highlander Hybrid '10 Toyota Prius "Initial Success or Total Failure"

11-05-2015, 09:40 PM	#10
almoststockfc ..... Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 543 Rep Power: 16	Either buy a stock one or buy one that has a stand alone. PS, twins over all are a nightmare __________________ -75 RE_W_PU - -76 Hercules W2000 - DGRR 2012 3rd place Old School -75 Hercules W2000 MSO - DGRR 2011 Peoples Choice - April 2011 Rotary of the Month -Rotary snowmobile powered go kart - DGRR 2012 Peoples Choice - RIP

11-05-2015, 10:43 PM	#12
almoststockfc ..... Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 543 Rep Power: 16	No info and no pics......... y are you even considering? __________________ -75 RE_W_PU - -76 Hercules W2000 - DGRR 2012 3rd place Old School -75 Hercules W2000 MSO - DGRR 2011 Peoples Choice - April 2011 Rotary of the Month -Rotary snowmobile powered go kart - DGRR 2012 Peoples Choice - RIP

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11-05-2015, 01:45 PM	#1
Johnny_K Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 225 Rep Power: 13	this Friday 11/6

11-05-2015, 08:03 PM	#3
Johnny_K Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 225 Rep Power: 13	^ not sure how picky you are with your interior but I would try and get one with nice interior. trying to replace broken stuff in the car gets expensive quick. hell everything on the car is expensive. I would either get one that has a simple single kit or one that has working sequential. stay away from ones with old school injectors that use resistors and ones that has a bunch of electronice. turbo timer, egt gauge, ebc, etc. they are wiring nightmares. just try and start off with thr best fd you can. getting a crappy one ans fixing it adds up quick.

11-06-2015, 03:56 PM	#14
Johnny_K Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 225 Rep Power: 13	just got tags for the fd. so I'm good for a few months lolz..