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demik · « **Reply #2400 on:** Mon, 11 July 2016, 16:01:56 »

Mazda 2 is too close to my fiesta.

I'd honestly just get the 3 wagon if I was going Mazda. Or even one of their smaller SUVs.

And yeah, I want something with a better range of wheels. FiSTs lug combo is so stupid.

Badwrench · « **Reply #2401 on:** Mon, 11 July 2016, 16:20:21 »

Quote from: demik on Mon, 11 July 2016, 16:01:56

Mazda 2 is too close to my fiesta.

I'd honestly just get the 3 wagon if I was going Mazda. Or even one of their smaller SUVs.

And yeah, I want something with a better range of wheels. FiSTs lug combo is so stupid.

Totally understandable. If that is the case, the 3 is the easy choice for me. 5x114 is on everything - tons of quality wheels all over CL. Coilover kit is cheap too.

Some 18x8/9 wheels, a simple lip spoiler kit, window visors, and some vinyl for the roof =

demik · « **Reply #2402 on:** Mon, 11 July 2016, 16:26:25 »

Quote from: Badwrench on Mon, 11 July 2016, 16:20:21

Quote from: demik on Mon, 11 July 2016, 16:01:56
Mazda 2 is too close to my fiesta.

I'd honestly just get the 3 wagon if I was going Mazda. Or even one of their smaller SUVs.

And yeah, I want something with a better range of wheels. FiSTs lug combo is so stupid.

Totally understandable. If that is the case, the 3 is the easy choice for me. 5x114 is on everything - tons of quality wheels all over CL. Coilover kit is cheap too.

Some 18x8/9 wheels, a simple lip spoiler kit, window visors, and some vinyl for the roof =
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God that looks wonderful.

This is the 3 that sold me on them.

It's bagged and beautiful.

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #2403 on:** Mon, 11 July 2016, 17:56:36 »

Saw a nice old Mini on my way home today

dante · « **Reply #2404 on:** Mon, 11 July 2016, 18:03:28 »

GET OFF MUH DRIVEWAY!

demik · « **Reply #2405 on:** Mon, 11 July 2016, 21:56:30 »

not gonna lie.

it moved a little.

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #2406 on:** Mon, 11 July 2016, 22:00:39 »

Not a huge s2k fan, but that thing is sex

demik · « **Reply #2407 on:** Tue, 12 July 2016, 17:57:12 »

ಠ_ಠ

S2K too stronk

katushkin · « **Reply #2408 on:** Wed, 13 July 2016, 04:04:12 »

So yesterday was not a good day. Unwired my foglights to take my grille off and almost broke the wiring connections (well, did break them then fixed them again) then the jack kept slipping as it had been raining and then the angled ring spanners I bought didn't have the one size i needed. It went up in increments of 1mm from about 11mm up to 20mm, then jumped to 22mm. I needed 21mm...

Tried a socket but it just felt like I was twisting the alan key bolt that comes out the top of the strut so I just stopped

I think i'm just going to have to get my garage to do it for me...

Also I got my quote back for my wheels. 290GBP per wheel. Owch.

Badwrench · « **Reply #2409 on:** Wed, 13 July 2016, 09:37:13 »

Quote from: katushkin on Wed, 13 July 2016, 04:04:12

So yesterday was not a good day. Unwired my foglights to take my grille off and almost broke the wiring connections (well, did break them then fixed them again) then the jack kept slipping as it had been raining and then the angled ring spanners I bought didn't have the one size i needed. It went up in increments of 1mm from about 11mm up to 20mm, then jumped to 22mm. I needed 21mm...

Tried a socket but it just felt like I was twisting the alan key bolt that comes out the top of the strut so I just stopped I think i'm just going to have to get my garage to do it for me...

Also I got my quote back for my wheels. 290GBP per wheel. Owch.

Much better to do strut tops with a high power impact driver. Do you have a buddy with one you can use?

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #2410 on:** Wed, 13 July 2016, 20:55:55 »

Quote from: Badwrench on Wed, 13 July 2016, 09:37:13

Quote from: katushkin on Wed, 13 July 2016, 04:04:12
So yesterday was not a good day. Unwired my foglights to take my grille off and almost broke the wiring connections (well, did break them then fixed them again) then the jack kept slipping as it had been raining and then the angled ring spanners I bought didn't have the one size i needed. It went up in increments of 1mm from about 11mm up to 20mm, then jumped to 22mm. I needed 21mm...

Tried a socket but it just felt like I was twisting the alan key bolt that comes out the top of the strut so I just stopped I think i'm just going to have to get my garage to do it for me...

Also I got my quote back for my wheels. 290GBP per wheel. Owch.

Much better to do strut tops with a high power impact driver. Do you have a buddy with one you can use?

Agreed. When working on cars, air tools are definitely your friend!

katushkin · « **Reply #2411 on:** Thu, 14 July 2016, 06:11:52 »

Unfortunately not. The guide I was using from another guy who had done his own coilovers on his Mk2 had said to use angled ring spanners, I guess instead of impact drivers. My garage is pretty good tbf, but I would have liked to have done it myself... Luckily these coilovers have a 22mm top mount bolt so I won't have any trouble removing it if I need to

katushkin · « **Reply #2412 on:** Thu, 14 July 2016, 10:31:54 »

Just had a quote for £150 a wheel for powder coating as well as restoration

Might have to go for that instead of the copper plating as it looks pretty much the same but will be a lot more durable...

Snowdog993 · « **Reply #2413 on:** Thu, 14 July 2016, 12:38:05 »

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I'm thinking about buying it. That or a Forester Ts but a forester would mean that my wife would want to drive it and she is responsible for the damaged panels on my current car so prob not a good idea. I also think the purple is a bit too much but i ****ing love purple. I ****ING LOVE PURPLE.

Me too.
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Just another tidbit....

http://www.motormag.com.au/news/1606/dodge-challenger-hellcat-available-in-australia/

demik · « **Reply #2414 on:** Thu, 14 July 2016, 20:21:20 »

Badwrench · « **Reply #2415 on:** Thu, 14 July 2016, 21:13:21 »

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tho

I love the last get Mazdaspeed 3, smiley face and all. The grill insert on that one looks sharp!.

demik · « **Reply #2416 on:** Thu, 14 July 2016, 21:22:19 »

dude the speed3 is NICE. too bad they go for too much money now. i'd rather get an RS >.>

demik · « **Reply #2417 on:** Thu, 14 July 2016, 21:59:12 »

Snowdog993 · « **Reply #2418 on:** Fri, 15 July 2016, 01:35:25 »

Quote from: demik on Thu, 14 July 2016, 21:22:19

dude the speed3 is NICE. too bad they go for too much money now. i'd rather get an RS >.>

Aren't they both owned by Ford in the first place? Wouldn't this come down to which is actually preferred? I also heard that Mazda is bringing the RX-7 back?

demik · « **Reply #2419 on:** Fri, 15 July 2016, 09:20:17 »

Quote from: Snowdog993 on Fri, 15 July 2016, 01:35:25

Quote from: demik on Thu, 14 July 2016, 21:22:19
dude the speed3 is NICE. too bad they go for too much money now. i'd rather get an RS >.>

Aren't they both owned by Ford in the first place? Wouldn't this come down to which is actually preferred? I also heard that Mazda is bringing the RX-7 back?

What?

Isn't every car purchase come down to which car is preferred?

Snowdog993 · « **Reply #2420 on:** Fri, 15 July 2016, 10:15:54 »

Quote from: demik on Fri, 15 July 2016, 09:20:17

Quote from: Snowdog993 on Fri, 15 July 2016, 01:35:25
Quote from: demik on Thu, 14 July 2016, 21:22:19
dude the speed3 is NICE. too bad they go for too much money now. i'd rather get an RS >.>

Aren't they both owned by Ford in the first place? Wouldn't this come down to which is actually preferred? I also heard that Mazda is bringing the RX-7 back?

What?

Isn't every car purchase come down to which car is preferred?

Yeah, I was just saying that Mazda and Ford are both owned by Ford. They are very close in comparison. It's almost like flipping a coin now.

demik · « **Reply #2421 on:** Fri, 15 July 2016, 10:30:29 »

Not really

Snowdog993 · « **Reply #2422 on:** Fri, 15 July 2016, 11:55:36 »

Quote from: demik on Fri, 15 July 2016, 10:30:29

Not really

Really now? That is an opinion. In my opinion, they DO look very much alike.

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #2423 on:** Fri, 15 July 2016, 17:44:46 »

Quote from: Snowdog993 on Fri, 15 July 2016, 11:55:36

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Quote from: demik on Fri, 15 July 2016, 10:30:29
Not really

Really now? That is an opinion. In my opinion, they DO look very much alike.

Nah, completely different body lines

Snowdog993 · « **Reply #2424 on:** Fri, 15 July 2016, 18:41:40 »

Quote from: UsualSuspectXXX on Fri, 15 July 2016, 17:44:46

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Quote from: demik on Fri, 15 July 2016, 10:30:29
Not really

Really now? That is an opinion. In my opinion, they DO look very much alike.

Nah, completely different body lines

In MY OPINION they have made all these cars from the same cookie-cutter mold. They all look the same!

demik · « **Reply #2425 on:** Fri, 15 July 2016, 18:49:23 »

Snowdog993 · « **Reply #2426 on:** Fri, 15 July 2016, 19:09:24 »

Quote from: demik on Fri, 15 July 2016, 18:49:23

Ok

Yep! Now by comparison....
Two cars that look entirely different.

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #2427 on:** Fri, 15 July 2016, 19:52:07 »

Quote from: Snowdog993 on Fri, 15 July 2016, 18:41:40

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Quote from: demik on Fri, 15 July 2016, 10:30:29
Not really

Really now? That is an opinion. In my opinion, they DO look very much alike.

Nah, completely different body lines
In MY OPINION they have made all these cars from the same cookie-cutter mold. They all look the same!
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They definitely all fall into a very similar styling. I'll agree. But in general, I can always see different lines between manufacturers. Ford cars always have the same lines, which are different from Chevy, and different from Toyota.

demik · « **Reply #2428 on:** Fri, 15 July 2016, 21:39:40 »

mmmmmm

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #2429 on:** Fri, 15 July 2016, 22:00:50 »

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mmmmmm

I dig it! Old school jap cars have a really cool aesthetic to them.

katushkin · « **Reply #2430 on:** Sat, 16 July 2016, 09:27:27 »

Snowdog993 · « **Reply #2431 on:** Sat, 16 July 2016, 15:40:21 »

Quote from: katushkin on Sat, 16 July 2016, 09:27:27

Whatever.

Yep. Whatever floats your boat.

Edit: He also mentioned he has not installed bags on that car yet. I can't wait until he does it and gives you a report!

demik · « **Reply #2432 on:** Sat, 16 July 2016, 16:01:03 »

Quote from: Snowdog993 on Sat, 16 July 2016, 15:40:21

Quote from: katushkin on Sat, 16 July 2016, 09:27:27
Whatever.
Yep. Whatever floats your boat.

Edit: He also mentioned he has not installed bags on that car yet. I can't wait until he does it and gives you a report!

Christ would you just drop it (hehehehe) dude?

We get it. You like your boats to go in a straight line and a stock height.

Not everybody likes the same **** you like.

Snowdog993 · « **Reply #2433 on:** Sat, 16 July 2016, 17:48:33 »

Quote from: demik on Sat, 16 July 2016, 16:01:03

Christ would you just drop it (hehehehe) dude?

We get it. You like your boats to go in a straight line and a stock height.

Not everybody likes the same **** you like.

Why does it bother you so much? Maybe I am trying to get my point across.

katushkin · « **Reply #2434 on:** Sun, 17 July 2016, 05:55:10 »

But that's the thing, you have got your point across. This isn't a discussion about which is better anymore, because we like what we like, and you like what you like, so what are you trying to prove? You've made the "I'm more grown up than you" argument, you've made the "My cars are more practical" argument, and it makes no difference because we just don't care.

So just ****ing stop.

Snowdog993 · « **Reply #2435 on:** Sun, 17 July 2016, 12:02:33 »

Quote from: katushkin on Sun, 17 July 2016, 05:55:10

But that's the thing, you have got your point across. This isn't a discussion about which is better anymore, because we like what we like, and you like what you like, so what are you trying to prove? You've made the "I'm more grown up than you" argument, you've made the "My cars are more practical" argument, and it makes no difference because we just don't care.

So just ****ing stop.

And you speak for everyone? The end-all be-all of argument enders. I didn't "prove" anything. My point was if you are considering doing this type of project, be aware of the fact that you are going to have to drive that vehicle. I have pointed out many times why you shouldn't do this. If you decide to just go ahead and do this despite what I have warned you about, don't say I didn't warn you after the fact.

demik · « **Reply #2436 on:** Sun, 17 July 2016, 18:35:40 »

Who are you to warn anybody what they want to do with their cars? You think people that like stanced cars dont know the dangers? You didn't discover anything new or ground breaking. You're just incredibly annoying about something you don't give a **** about.

Let it go.

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #2437 on:** Sun, 17 July 2016, 18:47:02 »

Plz stop being the mom of this thread and telling us what not to do to our cars.

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #2438 on:** Sun, 17 July 2016, 18:52:34 »

On another note...

Snowdog993 · « **Reply #2439 on:** Sun, 17 July 2016, 19:33:04 »

Quote from: UsualSuspectXXX on Sun, 17 July 2016, 18:52:34

Plz stop being the mom of this thread and telling us what not to do to our cars.
On another note...

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I can see why! That reminds me of Roadkill when they took a low-rider off-roading! LOL! You oughta check that out! It's too funny!

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #2440 on:** Mon, 18 July 2016, 20:02:26 »

Snowdog, I understand what you are saying, but please don't feel the need to make the point every time it comes up. I think everyone that frequents this thread knows your opinion on the matter by now, there's no need to mention it every time someone posts a stanced car. Yes, it's a perfectly valid opinion, it just doesn't need to be mentioned every time.

Now let's get back to the sexy car pics, everyone, mmkay?