I am back. But bad news.... - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

ShawnS · 2003-08-17, 09:44 PM

Well I finally got back connected. Its been too long. I was going through withdrawls. Lack of SECCS does that to a man. Anyway on with the bad news. My car is trashed. I got into a nasty wreck and the Lude is undriveable. The whole front left quarter is gone. I will find out Monday if it's going to be totalled or repaired. Looks like it can go either way.

MattR · 2003-08-17, 10:08 PM

oh Man! that sucks, are you OK? Where did it happen at and how?

sperry · 2003-08-17, 10:51 PM

That SUCKS. Ask JC... he knows about beating up on cars. So, another subaru owner?

BTW: what happened?

ArthurS · 2003-08-18, 07:43 AM

Do you think they are going to total it? If so, any ideas for a nex car?

Sorry to hear that

ShawnS · 2003-08-18, 07:52 PM

It was Thursday on my lunch break and I was going to Port-of-subs on Glendale heading west. Traffic had started to back up on Glendale at Rock blvd, I was in the right hand lane and traffic was lined up in the left hand lane. Just before rock blvd there is a side street on the right. Well some guy in the opposing side of Glendale decides to turn into this side street, even though his view was obstructed by a semi-truck. I guess his logic was if he went fast enough, he could sneek through without hitting someone. WRONG! The guy took out my entire front left section.

Anyway, nuff of that. I am still not sure if it's going to be totalled yet. I should know by Wednesday. I also need to get X-rays done that same day. Hand hurts something fierce. If it is totalled, I am thinking of a 98 240SX or a 94 RX-7.

ArthurS · 2003-08-19, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Lude

It was Thursday on my lunch break and I was going to Port-of-subs on Glendale heading west. Traffic had started to back up on Glendale at Rock blvd, I was in the right hand lane and traffic was lined up in the left hand lane. Just before rock blvd there is a side street on the right. Well some guy in the opposing side of Glendale decides to turn into this side street, even though his view was obstructed by a semi-truck. I guess his logic was if he went fast enough, he could sneek through without hitting someone. WRONG! The guy took out my entire front left section.

Anyway, nuff of that. I am still not sure if it's going to be totalled yet. I should know by Wednesday. I also need to get X-rays done that same day. Hand hurts something fierce. If it is totalled, I am thinking of a 98 240SX or a 94 RX-7.

Was it a SUV? Sorry to hear about that man.

sperry · 2003-08-19, 08:06 AM

Man what a rip! Sorry to hear your hand is beat up... but hey broken hands aren't that bad, and you can sue... cuz that's what America's all about!

This month's Grassroots Motorsports mag has a cool article on "Budget Supercars", basically some older generation cars that are super cool and pretty affordable because America's obsession with SUVs has driven the market price of sports cars down.

IIRC the list goes as follows (in no particular order):

Chevy C4 Corvette
Toyota MR2 Turbo
Mazda RX-7 (FD3S)
Dodge Viper (yeah right... "budget")
Toyota Supra Twin Turbo (currently overpriced due to TFATF)

And, I'd add to the list your idea of the 240SX (with the Silvia swap of course!). Talk to Justin (STIwish) I think he's also looking into a Silvia conversion.

There's also a thread on NASIOC about people dropping turboed Camry motors into older gen MR2's... now that's a crazy sleeper right there... hehe!

ShawnS · 2003-08-19, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArthurS

Was it a SUV?

No it was an 87 Toyota tercel/camry/corolla what ever. Basically a piece of crap.

ShawnS · 2003-08-24, 11:52 PM

Well even more bad news. Looks like they won't be repairing the Lude. The frame is bent in a way that it would be hazardous to put back on the road. Fuck I loved that car.

So, it looks like I am on the market for a new ride. My main target is a 95-98 240SX. I am also looking for a 93-95 RX-7, 90-95 300ZXTT, 91-95 MR2 Turbo, etc. So if you guys see anything or know anyone.....

sperry · 2003-08-24, 11:54 PM

We ran into a few cool RX-7 club guys at that Sac meet, I'll see if I can figure out who they are online and put in in touch w/ 'em about a good place to pick up a 7. One thing to consider, the Turbo RX7's are notorious for breaking alot once you get mileage on 'em... you might wanna think N/A RX-7... they can still be fast as hell... you should have seen the RX-7's at the Sac meet!

AtomicLabMonkey · 2003-08-25, 08:07 AM

Read the latest issue of GRM for a description of typical problems with 93-95 turbo RX-7s. Sounds like a pretty fast car, but don't expect the motor to last past 80,000 miles (as in: your fairly cheap high-performance car just got *real* expensive).

ShawnS · 2003-08-25, 04:55 PM

Yeah, i think an RX-7 is abit too much for me anyway. I am considering a 300ZXTT, byut I have heard that the turbos have a reputation for going out at around 80-90,000 miles. So i have to find a 300 with rebiult turbos, or stick to a 240SX or MR2.

ArthurS · 2003-08-26, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Lude

Yeah, i think an RX-7 is abit too much for me anyway. I am considering a 300ZXTT, byut I have heard that the turbos have a reputation for going out at around 80-90,000 miles. So i have to find a 300 with rebiult turbos, or stick to a 240SX or MR2.

I like the 240. We saw one at Gilson's Autobody that was very nice looking with exhaust and all. I would go that route.

AtomicLabMonkey · 2003-08-26, 07:45 AM

Just get a Mustang. They're pretty cheap, got big engines, and who needs to turn anyways?

ArthurS · 2003-08-26, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AtomicLabMonkey

Just get a Mustang. They're pretty cheap, got big engines, and who needs to turn anyways?

Hey, this is Reno......not whitetrash-ville.

I don't think shawn could grow a mullet either.

:wink:

sperry · 2003-08-26, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArthurS

I don't think shawn could grow a mullet either.

Sure he could.... Shawn... release your inner mullet!

AtomicLabMonkey · 2003-08-26, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArthurS

Hey, this is Reno......not whitetrash-ville.

Ok that's one of the funniest things I think I've ever heard...

MattR · 2003-08-26, 08:21 AM

Hahahaha! No Doubt Austin........After standing in line at the DMV this morning, I would have to say that , Yes, indeed, Reno is WhitetrashVille.

ArthurS · 2003-08-26, 08:22 AM

I don't know about Reno.....I woud say Sun Valley, Stead, Lemon Valley are. The DMV is just a hang out for people in those cities.

Matt - If you don't mind me asking, what was the cos to register the STi?

MattR · 2003-08-26, 09:18 AM

You really don;t want to know....the response from the lady at the DMV when the computer popped out my registration cost was..." Holy Cow!!! That's an expensive little car!!!"...It was about 600.

ouch.

But, When she tried to give me my new plate, it ws something like 322*PUD...I said, hell NO!!!!!!!! I don;t want no PUD on my license plate....So she let me keep my old plates from the wagon. I should have asked for 555*STI, or 555*WRC...but definately no PUD!

sperry · 2003-08-26, 09:19 AM

I saw 069*LUV the other day....

tysonK · 2003-08-26, 06:41 PM

uh oh, I think matt's new rank is:

PUD BOY

or

PUD BOI

ShawnS · 2003-08-27, 07:05 PM

I decided to get a 240SX. Now if I could just find one that I liked.

BOO · 2003-08-27, 08:46 PM

I will try to keep an :shock: <-- EYE OR TWO ..LOL out for you dude!!! .. cause I like them too.. what year are we talking ???
and what features??? and how soon..
Ps: Damn am I turning into a sales person ?? LMAO

ShawnS · 2003-08-27, 09:01 PM

I am looking for a 95-98 S14. Really doesn't matter if it's an SE or an LE, really wont matter after the mods.

2003-08-17, 09:44 PM	#1
ShawnS EJ251 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 540 Car: 1995 S14 Zenki	I am back. But bad news.... Well I finally got back connected. Its been too long. I was going through withdrawls. Lack of SECCS does that to a man. Anyway on with the bad news. My car is trashed. I got into a nasty wreck and the Lude is undriveable. The whole front left quarter is gone. I will find out Monday if it's going to be totalled or repaired. Looks like it can go either way. __________________ Either this boy has a light bulb up his ass, or his colon has a bright idea.

2003-08-17, 10:51 PM	#3
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	That SUCKS. Ask JC... he knows about beating up on cars. So, another subaru owner? BTW: what happened? __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2003-08-18, 07:43 AM	#4
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	Do you think they are going to total it? If so, any ideas for a nex car? Sorry to hear that __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2003-08-18, 07:52 PM	#5
ShawnS EJ251 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 540 Car: 1995 S14 Zenki	It was Thursday on my lunch break and I was going to Port-of-subs on Glendale heading west. Traffic had started to back up on Glendale at Rock blvd, I was in the right hand lane and traffic was lined up in the left hand lane. Just before rock blvd there is a side street on the right. Well some guy in the opposing side of Glendale decides to turn into this side street, even though his view was obstructed by a semi-truck. I guess his logic was if he went fast enough, he could sneek through without hitting someone. WRONG! The guy took out my entire front left section. Anyway, nuff of that. I am still not sure if it's going to be totalled yet. I should know by Wednesday. I also need to get X-rays done that same day. Hand hurts something fierce. If it is totalled, I am thinking of a 98 240SX or a 94 RX-7. __________________ Either this boy has a light bulb up his ass, or his colon has a bright idea.

2003-08-19, 08:06 AM	#7
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Man what a rip! Sorry to hear your hand is beat up... but hey broken hands aren't that bad, and you can sue... cuz that's what America's all about! This month's Grassroots Motorsports mag has a cool article on "Budget Supercars", basically some older generation cars that are super cool and pretty affordable because America's obsession with SUVs has driven the market price of sports cars down. IIRC the list goes as follows (in no particular order): Chevy C4 Corvette Toyota MR2 Turbo Mazda RX-7 (FD3S) Dodge Viper (yeah right... "budget") Toyota Supra Twin Turbo (currently overpriced due to TFATF) And, I'd add to the list your idea of the 240SX (with the Silvia swap of course!). Talk to Justin (STIwish) I think he's also looking into a Silvia conversion. There's also a thread on NASIOC about people dropping turboed Camry motors into older gen MR2's... now that's a crazy sleeper right there... hehe! __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2003-08-17, 10:08 PM	#2
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	oh Man! that sucks, are you OK? Where did it happen at and how?

2003-08-24, 11:52 PM	#9
ShawnS EJ251 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 540 Car: 1995 S14 Zenki	Well even more bad news. Looks like they won't be repairing the Lude. The frame is bent in a way that it would be hazardous to put back on the road. Fuck I loved that car. So, it looks like I am on the market for a new ride. My main target is a 95-98 240SX. I am also looking for a 93-95 RX-7, 90-95 300ZXTT, 91-95 MR2 Turbo, etc. So if you guys see anything or know anyone..... __________________ Either this boy has a light bulb up his ass, or his colon has a bright idea.

2003-08-24, 11:54 PM	#10
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	We ran into a few cool RX-7 club guys at that Sac meet, I'll see if I can figure out who they are online and put in in touch w/ 'em about a good place to pick up a 7. One thing to consider, the Turbo RX7's are notorious for breaking alot once you get mileage on 'em... you might wanna think N/A RX-7... they can still be fast as hell... you should have seen the RX-7's at the Sac meet! __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2003-08-25, 08:07 AM	#11
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	Read the latest issue of GRM for a description of typical problems with 93-95 turbo RX-7s. Sounds like a pretty fast car, but don't expect the motor to last past 80,000 miles (as in: your fairly cheap high-performance car just got real expensive). __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."

2003-08-25, 04:55 PM	#12
ShawnS EJ251 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 540 Car: 1995 S14 Zenki	Yeah, i think an RX-7 is abit too much for me anyway. I am considering a 300ZXTT, byut I have heard that the turbos have a reputation for going out at around 80-90,000 miles. So i have to find a 300 with rebiult turbos, or stick to a 240SX or MR2. __________________ Either this boy has a light bulb up his ass, or his colon has a bright idea.

2003-08-26, 07:45 AM	#14
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	Just get a Mustang. They're pretty cheap, got big engines, and who needs to turn anyways? __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."

2003-08-26, 08:21 AM	#18
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Hahahaha! No Doubt Austin........After standing in line at the DMV this morning, I would have to say that , Yes, indeed, Reno is WhitetrashVille. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2003-08-26, 08:22 AM	#19
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	I don't know about Reno.....I woud say Sun Valley, Stead, Lemon Valley are. The DMV is just a hang out for people in those cities. Matt - If you don't mind me asking, what was the cos to register the STi? __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2003-08-26, 09:18 AM	#20
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	You really don;t want to know....the response from the lady at the DMV when the computer popped out my registration cost was..." Holy Cow!!! That's an expensive little car!!!"...It was about 600. ouch. But, When she tried to give me my new plate, it ws something like 322PUD...I said, hell NO!!!!!!!! I don;t want no PUD on my license plate....So she let me keep my old plates from the wagon. I should have asked for 555STI, or 555WRC...but definately no PUD! __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”*

2003-08-26, 09:19 AM	#21
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	I saw 069LUV the other day.... __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?*

2003-08-26, 06:41 PM	#22
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	uh oh, I think matt's new rank is: PUD BOY or PUD BOI __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2003-08-27, 07:05 PM	#23
ShawnS EJ251 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 540 Car: 1995 S14 Zenki	I decided to get a 240SX. Now if I could just find one that I liked. __________________ Either this boy has a light bulb up his ass, or his colon has a bright idea.

2003-08-27, 08:46 PM	#24
BOO EJ205 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 2,076 Car: 12+tires Class: Spec. without hard work, nothing grows but weeds	I will try to keep an :shock: <-- EYE OR TWO ..LOL out for you dude!!! .. cause I like them too.. what year are we talking ??? and what features??? and how soon.. Ps: Damn am I turning into a sales person ?? LMAO __________________ LOL.. The other White Meat ... lol ------------------------------------------------ subaru(STi) is a boys car, mitsubishi(evo) is a man's car - Jeremy (Top Gear) GC,GD,GM

2003-08-27, 09:01 PM	#25
ShawnS EJ251 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 540 Car: 1995 S14 Zenki	I am looking for a 95-98 S14. Really doesn't matter if it's an SE or an LE, really wont matter after the mods. __________________ Either this boy has a light bulb up his ass, or his colon has a bright idea.

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