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Postby Gim » Fri Aug 25, 2017 1:32 am

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Wheel differential should be brand new as well. I paid a grand for a new one, after the old one broke down.

That comes with the Fiero.


That's good.
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Postby Militant Costco » Fri Aug 25, 2017 1:36 am

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Swanduland wrote:What if someone decided to remove the back seats and put a V8 in a Ford KA?

I think a Pontiac Fiero with an LS-engine fitment kit would be the best donor.

However, I'd also advise a front Fiero suspension swap, and suspension upgrade, and bigger tires, and, most importantly, an uprated radiator.

We'd basically end up with a Ford Ka silhouette car.

An LS Swap on a Ford KA?

If we're all joking, the best vehicle to do an LS Swap is a 3rd-5th gen Honda Civic. That ways you can blame it on VTEC when the police clocks you doing 120 at Walmart.
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Postby The Two Jerseys » Fri Aug 25, 2017 3:32 am

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Swanduland wrote:If you put a V12 in it? (If it fits.)

The torque steer will cause you to ram into the Ram a crowd of people.

Because it's what Fords do...
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Postby Gim » Fri Aug 25, 2017 3:33 am

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Militant Costco wrote:The torque steer will cause you to ram into the Ram a crowd of people.

Because it's what Fords do...


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Postby East Fredonia » Fri Aug 25, 2017 2:05 pm

Potentially Stupid Build Idea:

Subaru 360 but with an early '50s Ford flathead V8 engine swap.
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Postby Petrolheadia » Fri Aug 25, 2017 2:19 pm

East Fredonia wrote:Potentially Stupid Build Idea:

Subaru 360 but with an early '50s Ford flathead V8 engine swap.

Too much cost and complexity involved for too little gain.

The V8 Ka wasn't a bad idea, because it would be cheaper and faster than what you proposed.
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Postby East Fredonia » Fri Aug 25, 2017 2:25 pm

Petrolheadia wrote:
East Fredonia wrote:Potentially Stupid Build Idea:

Subaru 360 but with an early '50s Ford flathead V8 engine swap.

Too much cost and complexity involved for too little gain.

The V8 Ka wasn't a bad idea, because it would be cheaper and faster than what you proposed.

The point was that it was stupid.
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Postby NeoOasis » Sat Aug 26, 2017 7:49 am

East Fredonia wrote:Potentially Stupid Build Idea:

Subaru 360 but with an early '50s Ford flathead V8 engine swap.


Not sure the car would be able to fit the engine honestly. Old kei cars are damn small. But at least it feels period correct. One thing I'd love to do is LS swap a Datsun 510. Change up the LT swapped Volvos of yesteryear.
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Postby Petrolheadia » Sun Aug 27, 2017 2:26 am

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East Fredonia wrote:Potentially Stupid Build Idea:

Subaru 360 but with an early '50s Ford flathead V8 engine swap.


Not sure the car would be able to fit the engine honestly. Old kei cars are damn small. But at least it feels period correct. One thing I'd love to do is LS swap a Datsun 510. Change up the LT swapped Volvos of yesteryear.

So logical, it's been done.

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Postby Reformed Corea » Sun Aug 27, 2017 6:32 am

East Fredonia wrote:Potentially Stupid Build Idea:

Subaru 360 but with an early '50s Ford flathead V8 engine swap.


Ew. Subaru has terrible traction, doesn't it?
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Postby Petrolheadia » Sun Aug 27, 2017 6:34 am

Reformed Corea wrote:
East Fredonia wrote:Potentially Stupid Build Idea:

Subaru 360 but with an early '50s Ford flathead V8 engine swap.


Ew. Subaru has terrible traction, doesn't it?

It'd probably get some custom parts anyway.
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Postby Reformed Corea » Sun Aug 27, 2017 6:35 am

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Ew. Subaru has terrible traction, doesn't it?

It'd probably get some custom parts anyway.


Well, yeah, car may be better, then. I'd rather choose BMW over it, though.
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Postby Petrolheadia » Sun Aug 27, 2017 6:39 am

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Petrolheadia wrote:It'd probably get some custom parts anyway.


Well, yeah, car may be better, then. I'd rather choose BMW over it, though.

A Subaru with a good enough build can beat any stock BMW.

Tuning is one hella weapon.
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Postby Reformed Corea » Sun Aug 27, 2017 6:41 am

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Well, yeah, car may be better, then. I'd rather choose BMW over it, though.

A Subaru with a good enough build can beat any stock BMW.

Tuning is one hella weapon.


Well, I'll definitely tune my BMW. :p
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Postby Petrolheadia » Sun Aug 27, 2017 6:49 am

Reformed Corea wrote:
Petrolheadia wrote:A Subaru with a good enough build can beat any stock BMW.

Tuning is one hella weapon.


Well, I'll definitely tune my BMW. :p

BMWs aren't really tuner darlings, apart from the E60/F10 M5s, and their M6 counterparts.
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Postby Reformed Corea » Sun Aug 27, 2017 6:50 am

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Well, I'll definitely tune my BMW. :p

BMWs aren't really tuner darlings, apart from the E60/F10 M5s, and their M6 counterparts.


Yeah, I was talking about M5. Very resistant, and glass shield is powerful as well.
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Postby Petrolheadia » Sun Aug 27, 2017 6:53 am

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Petrolheadia wrote:BMWs aren't really tuner darlings, apart from the E60/F10 M5s, and their M6 counterparts.


Yeah, I was talking about M5. Very resistant, and glass shield is powerful as well.

Glass what?

Also, what do you mean by "resistant"? Are you going to enter one in a demo derby?
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Postby Reformed Corea » Sun Aug 27, 2017 6:54 am

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Yeah, I was talking about M5. Very resistant, and glass shield is powerful as well.

Glass what?

Also, what do you mean by "resistant"? Are you going to enter one in a demo derby?


The car doesn't break that easily. Even if you bump into a M5, the front and rear won't crumble.
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Postby Petrolheadia » Sun Aug 27, 2017 7:00 am

Reformed Corea wrote:
Petrolheadia wrote:Glass what?

Also, what do you mean by "resistant"? Are you going to enter one in a demo derby?


The car doesn't break that easily. Even if you bump into a M5, the front and rear won't crumble.

If you want tough bumpers, buy a van or a pickup.

Even in the luxury sector, Audis, Lincolns and Saabs have better bumpers.
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Postby Reformed Corea » Sun Aug 27, 2017 7:01 am

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The car doesn't break that easily. Even if you bump into a M5, the front and rear won't crumble.

If you want tough bumpers, buy a van or a pickup.

Even in the luxury sector, Audis, Lincolns and Saabs have better bumpers.


Aren't BMWs generally cheaper than Audis? Audis look better than BMWs, but I'd rather have better specifications than better appearance.
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Postby Petrolheadia » Sun Aug 27, 2017 7:03 am

Reformed Corea wrote:
Petrolheadia wrote:If you want tough bumpers, buy a van or a pickup.

Even in the luxury sector, Audis, Lincolns and Saabs have better bumpers.


Aren't BMWs generally cheaper than Audis? Audis look better than BMWs, but I'd rather have better specifications than better appearance.

Are you buying new or used? What is the budget?

And IMHO, the Lexus IS-F is the best sports sedan, having rock-solid reliability.
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Postby Reformed Corea » Sun Aug 27, 2017 7:04 am

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Aren't BMWs generally cheaper than Audis? Audis look better than BMWs, but I'd rather have better specifications than better appearance.

Are you buying new or used? What is the budget?


New, and my budget's around $50,000.
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Postby Petrolheadia » Sun Aug 27, 2017 7:05 am

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Petrolheadia wrote:Are you buying new or used? What is the budget?


New, and my budget's around $50,000.

What do you want from a car? Would you be content with used?

Also, tuning a car voids the warranty.
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Postby Reformed Corea » Sun Aug 27, 2017 7:06 am

Petrolheadia wrote:
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New, and my budget's around $50,000.

What do you want from a car? Would you be content with used?

Also, tuning a car voids the warranty.


As long as the mileage is good enough, I'd go for a used.
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Postby Ushindi » Sun Aug 27, 2017 7:06 am

This summer I learn to drive ! :)
After having my driver's license (I hope), I would like to have a car which is not too expensive, like a Citroën C3 (first model).
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