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Erik · 03-05-2008, 10:23 PM

Never made a member journal because my first car was junk. This one isnt like many of the others on here but its a good first start at a small project car i guess. Bought it off of John (JC8889) at 70K miles, and needed brakes and small body work.

Here is what i got at purchase.

And on the other side, the molding on the door paneling is missing. I need to wait til it warms up a little bit to get that going.

Heres where im at so far after a week with it.

Install the sound into it. I need to put 6X9's in there. They should be arriving soon in the mail.

Bought new calipers and brake pads although i didnt get pics of the pads. Lets see how ugly these things are!

Just put some fresh coats on there to match the car...great. now my calipers' paint job looks better than the cars. lol

I didn't make to much progress since im strapped for cash at the moment. Monday (3/10) i am getting it inspected, then that weekend im planning doing plugs, oil, and other basic maintenance.

SayNoToPistons · 03-05-2008, 11:24 PM

Lmao.

esunbaboon · 03-05-2008, 11:36 PM

ummm, What are your plans for this car?

Erik · 03-06-2008, 12:09 AM

idk. nothing crazy. its just a car i have. Im only 18 and paying through college. i cant afford to get anything id actually like to work on. I just like to work on cars. idc what it is ill try to do atleast something to it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SayNoToPistons

Lmao.

...ok?

esunbaboon · 03-06-2008, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by letsRACE

idk. nothing crazy. its just a car i have. Im only 18 and paying through college. i cant afford to get anything id actually like to work on. I just like to work on cars. idc what it is ill try to do atleast something to it.

...ok?

I understand, but you're probably gonna get a lot of bs cause of your car. But there's plenty of good people here too. Just don't take anything too seriously.

Erik · 03-06-2008, 12:19 AM

yea yea the usual. you always get people like that. im not trying to brag. i just never had a member journal set up so i figured what the hell. Im not trying to create anything special.

jc8889 · 03-06-2008, 01:01 AM

Hey Erik, dont let people bring you down, you see alot of that on this forum.

GeforceXtreme · 03-06-2008, 02:30 AM

Yeah don't let people talk you down.. be different for once and build something out of that car. At least then you will surprise people.

Erik · 03-06-2008, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jc8889

Hey Erik, dont let people bring you down, you see alot of that on this forum.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeforceXtreme

Yeah don't let people talk you down.. be different for once and build something out of that car. At least then you will surprise people.

Thanks fellas. much appreciated. we will see how things go

CHAOS · 03-06-2008, 09:29 AM

with a good detail that car could look tip top

jc8889 · 03-06-2008, 11:49 AM

In my opinion, for a 93, your ahead of the game with the 3.1 V6.

Drftpretty · 03-06-2008, 08:16 PM

Yea, there are some asshats here that will be all over your ****. Some of them were lucky enough to have better first cars given to them.

As for the rest of us, we have just as humble beginings.

Tru2Blu · 03-06-2008, 08:26 PM

I dont think there going to chime in, the hummble guys already have the upper hand. But make the car what you want it to be, and enjoy it.

Erik · 03-06-2008, 08:26 PM

lol yea itll be all good. who knows with this car. Its a lot quicker than i thought it would be to be honest. But we will see. It needs some general tune up things before i try to judge it. Im open to constructive ideas of what to do. Im all ears if its a reasonable idea

Drftpretty · 03-06-2008, 09:02 PM

I have a eaton m62 supercharger!

Erik · 03-06-2008, 09:15 PM

hahaha supercharge it? lol

Drftpretty · 03-06-2008, 09:27 PM

uhhhh hells yea!

Zillon · 03-06-2008, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by letsRACE

hahaha supercharge it? lol

Might not end up being anything amazingly fast, but I'm sure it'd surprise the average ricer.

Erik · 03-06-2008, 10:13 PM

touche. Im not interesting in holding the fastest street car. Its unnecessary and way to expensive lol

tristatesentra · 03-08-2008, 02:29 AM

dont sweat it dude your'e rollin on a old school whip thats a sweet j-body if people get down it thats their problem.I posted up my ride on the journals and everyone asking me why I didn't buy a spec v, when they rolling on a base model whatever.I used to get flammed up the wazooo bout my car but since i have been modding it I have been given my respect some people may disagree but oh well its my car and im building it the way i want too

03-05-2008, 10:23 PM	#1
Erik Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glenside, PA Member #1962 My Ride: 2001 Audi A6 2.7 Twin Turbo iTrader: (4)	1993 Pontiac Sunbird Never made a member journal because my first car was junk. This one isnt like many of the others on here but its a good first start at a small project car i guess. Bought it off of John (JC8889) at 70K miles, and needed brakes and small body work. Here is what i got at purchase. And on the other side, the molding on the door paneling is missing. I need to wait til it warms up a little bit to get that going. Heres where im at so far after a week with it. Install the sound into it. I need to put 6X9's in there. They should be arriving soon in the mail. Bought new calipers and brake pads although i didnt get pics of the pads. Lets see how ugly these things are! Just put some fresh coats on there to match the car...great. now my calipers' paint job looks better than the cars. lol I didn't make to much progress since im strapped for cash at the moment. Monday (3/10) i am getting it inspected, then that weekend im planning doing plugs, oil, and other basic maintenance. __________________ --Eric '96 Mazda Miata \| FM V-Maxx Coilovers \| Jackson Racing Exhaust/Intake GONE To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 01' Audi A6 2.7 Twin Turbo \| Daily \| NoMods Last edited by Erik; 03-06-2008 at 08:28 PM.

03-05-2008, 11:24 PM	#2
SayNoToPistons Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC Member #5284 My Ride: RX8 GT iTrader: (0)	Lmao. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-06-2008, 12:19 AM	#6
Erik Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glenside, PA Member #1962 My Ride: 2001 Audi A6 2.7 Twin Turbo iTrader: (4)	yea yea the usual. you always get people like that. im not trying to brag. i just never had a member journal set up so i figured what the hell. Im not trying to create anything special. __________________ --Eric '96 Mazda Miata \| FM V-Maxx Coilovers \| Jackson Racing Exhaust/Intake GONE To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 01' Audi A6 2.7 Twin Turbo \| Daily \| NoMods

03-06-2008, 02:30 AM	#8
GeforceXtreme Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Holland, Pa Member #367 My Ride: 2000 Buick Regal GSE iTrader: (0)	Yeah don't let people talk you down.. be different for once and build something out of that car. At least then you will surprise people. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - "Gods Grocery Getter is powered by an L67 3800" - *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* 12.900 @ 109.91mph 2.166 60Ft (Fastest 1/4) 13.374 @ 110.01mph 2.467 60Ft (Fastest Trap)

03-06-2008, 08:26 PM	#13
Tru2Blu Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hamilton Member #1214 My Ride: 02 Mazda Millenia iTrader: (1)	I dont think there going to chime in, the hummble guys already have the upper hand. But make the car what you want it to be, and enjoy it. __________________ Quest for a 500awhp daily driven vr4....

03-05-2008, 11:36 PM	#3
esunbaboon Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Feasterville Member #2490 My Ride: 1992 Volvo 940 Turbo iTrader: (0)	ummm, What are your plans for this car?

03-06-2008, 01:01 AM	#7
jc8889 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Philly area Member #145 iTrader: (7)	Hey Erik, dont let people bring you down, you see alot of that on this forum.

03-06-2008, 09:29 AM	#10
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	with a good detail that car could look tip top

03-06-2008, 11:49 AM	#11
jc8889 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Philly area Member #145 iTrader: (7)	In my opinion, for a 93, your ahead of the game with the 3.1 V6.

03-06-2008, 09:15 PM	#16
Erik Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glenside, PA Member #1962 My Ride: 2001 Audi A6 2.7 Twin Turbo iTrader: (4)	hahaha supercharge it? lol __________________ --Eric '96 Mazda Miata \| FM V-Maxx Coilovers \| Jackson Racing Exhaust/Intake GONE To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 01' Audi A6 2.7 Twin Turbo \| Daily \| NoMods

03-06-2008, 10:13 PM	#19
Erik Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glenside, PA Member #1962 My Ride: 2001 Audi A6 2.7 Twin Turbo iTrader: (4)	touche. Im not interesting in holding the fastest street car. Its unnecessary and way to expensive lol __________________ --Eric '96 Mazda Miata \| FM V-Maxx Coilovers \| Jackson Racing Exhaust/Intake GONE To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 01' Audi A6 2.7 Twin Turbo \| Daily \| NoMods

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