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Continued stripping the interior of the Z, so I can permanently rewire the sound system. A previous owner butchered it, I found a stock radio/shuttle and E34 amp. Now I just need to wire it permanently (it's been running with the amp tucked under the passenger carpet and the wires stuffed in there as well).
'87 Mazda 323 SL - daily driver, backup show car (being restored as I get time)
'82 BMW 518i (E12/8) with 32/34 Weber and Simota cone - old show car (stolen)
'70 VW 411L Auto - show/restoration project to replace 518i - sold
'99 BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster - show project
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i washed the windows in the street because it wouldn't start and drained the jumper pack completely twice before finally getting it fired on the third try.
drove it around for a few hours and gave it an italian tuneup, i forgot that it's kind of fun to drive for a big dumb family sedansigpic
03 Accord DX: K24/5MT, peasant-spec old man's car
92 240SX: KA/T25, nerd mobile
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determined through process of elimination that it probably needs a new ignition switch (the electrical bit)
- 12.26v on the battery without the jumper pack
- jumpered the clutch safety switch
- whacked the starter with a big screwdriver
jumping the safety switch helped, but it still has an intermittent no-start issue where it'll either click or do nothing at all (including, delightfully, at the gas station). bought a new ignition switch after watching a replacement video, since unlike an escort it doesn't require drilling into stupid security bolts just to replace a $20 part and can be done in like 20 minsigpic
03 Accord DX: K24/5MT, peasant-spec old man's car
92 240SX: KA/T25, nerd mobile
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finally fixed the intermittent no-start issue, i think
-replaced the ignition switch
-replaced the negative cable with a new oem one for a v6
-added an "hks" ground wire kit
(none of this fixed it)
-replaced the starter with a good used one
(no more issues)
also installed a voltmeter to keep an eye on things and replaced my headlights with some projectors- going to swap in hids nextsigpic
03 Accord DX: K24/5MT, peasant-spec old man's car
92 240SX: KA/T25, nerd mobile
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New pads and rotors on the Volvo last saturday. Still needs new engine mounts.1990 Protege 4WD
GT-X BP26 swap [AT->MT]|Cup holder cut to fit|Synthetic gear oil|Synthetic brake fluid|Corksport SS brake/clutch lines|Mazdaspeed HV oil pump|GT-X front STB|Corksport type I rear STB|Matching full-size spare wheel|Homebrew Brass shifter bushing|Speed Source brass shifter cable bushings|EDM headlights/corners|FMIC|EDM cabin vents
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1990 Protege 4WD
GT-X BP26 swap [AT->MT]|Cup holder cut to fit|Synthetic gear oil|Synthetic brake fluid|Corksport SS brake/clutch lines|Mazdaspeed HV oil pump|GT-X front STB|Corksport type I rear STB|Matching full-size spare wheel|Homebrew Brass shifter bushing|Speed Source brass shifter cable bushings|EDM headlights/corners|FMIC|EDM cabin vents
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Seeking: Canadian 4WD seatbelts.
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Ouch. I was once hit by someone who didn't look when he pulled into a boulevard (I was directly in front of him with my old VW 411), but it was nowhere near as bad as that. Hopefully you can get it fixed without having to fork out too much...'87 Mazda 323 SL - daily driver, backup show car (being restored as I get time)
'82 BMW 518i (E12/8) with 32/34 Weber and Simota cone - old show car (stolen)
'70 VW 411L Auto - show/restoration project to replace 518i - sold
'99 BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster - show project
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It's going to be a body swap. The floor and B-pillar are rolled up and pushed into the car. No saving it.1990 Protege 4WD
GT-X BP26 swap [AT->MT]|Cup holder cut to fit|Synthetic gear oil|Synthetic brake fluid|Corksport SS brake/clutch lines|Mazdaspeed HV oil pump|GT-X front STB|Corksport type I rear STB|Matching full-size spare wheel|Homebrew Brass shifter bushing|Speed Source brass shifter cable bushings|EDM headlights/corners|FMIC|EDM cabin vents
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Seeking: Canadian 4WD seatbelts.
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That sucks. Do you at least have the person's details?'87 Mazda 323 SL - daily driver, backup show car (being restored as I get time)
'82 BMW 518i (E12/8) with 32/34 Weber and Simota cone - old show car (stolen)
'70 VW 411L Auto - show/restoration project to replace 518i - sold
'99 BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster - show project
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Yeah.1990 Protege 4WD
GT-X BP26 swap [AT->MT]|Cup holder cut to fit|Synthetic gear oil|Synthetic brake fluid|Corksport SS brake/clutch lines|Mazdaspeed HV oil pump|GT-X front STB|Corksport type I rear STB|Matching full-size spare wheel|Homebrew Brass shifter bushing|Speed Source brass shifter cable bushings|EDM headlights/corners|FMIC|EDM cabin vents
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Seeking: Canadian 4WD seatbelts.
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Finally spoke to the adjuster today. He cheerfully accepted liability, then told me the driver at the time wasn't named on the policy and didn't have a licence, so the claim was denied and I could go **** myself.
I started calling lawyers as soon as I got home. That doesn't sound right to me. The vehicle was insured, and the policy holder was in the car at the time.1990 Protege 4WD
GT-X BP26 swap [AT->MT]|Cup holder cut to fit|Synthetic gear oil|Synthetic brake fluid|Corksport SS brake/clutch lines|Mazdaspeed HV oil pump|GT-X front STB|Corksport type I rear STB|Matching full-size spare wheel|Homebrew Brass shifter bushing|Speed Source brass shifter cable bushings|EDM headlights/corners|FMIC|EDM cabin vents
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Seeking: Canadian 4WD seatbelts.
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