She's leaving, but coming back OH so much better

Post by **UncleBen** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:55 am

My car got towed to the shop to be fixed, finally. She is going to get completely repainted too

Post by **Dano** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:55 am

YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!! CONGRATS BRO!!!!!

Call me later!

-Dan

Post by **UncleBen** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:55 am

I figured you would respond really fast bro. I'm at school, and as soon as I get out me and my dad are heading to TN to get my bumper and lip. I decided to buy his bra also. I'll put that thing on when I take her on trips and stuff. Gotta protect that new shiny front end:D I'll try and call ya though man.

Post by **Dano** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:55 am

alrite cool, yeah, no rush, i just wanna hear about everything goin on. good luck:) i know your elated!

-Dan

Post by **Mr1der** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:55 am

I recommend bras too

goofy looking but man, it's better than chipped bug splattered new paint jobs

did you chase her down the drive way saying good bye, I probably would've cuz I'm weird like that:D

p.s.- what color you getting?

Post by **BuudWeizErr** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:55 am

Is there any part on your street that isn't covered with grass, other than the road?

I didn't think places like that existed.

Post by **[Zero-S]** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:55 am

There are places like that all over here in VA, they're just always in the really expensive residential areas.

Post by **UncleBen** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:55 am

Its a nice neighborhood in the country kinda.

Same color.

Post by **lessthanjakejohn** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:55 am

are you supposed to tow it like that?

Post by **HongKongChick** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:55 am

mind to tell me how much r u spending on it?

Post by **Mr1der** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:55 am

lessthanjakejohn wrote:are you supposed to tow it like that?

yeah, the dolly is way better to use then the hook actually, they usually only use those when the front end is all busted up

Post by **Cold_Zero** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:55 am

Its almost like your kid going to school for the first time...well maybe that is a stretch. Hope she comes back better than stock.

Post by **slw240sx** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:55 am

lessthanjakejohn wrote:are you supposed to tow it like that?

nope never

never, its bad for the unibody and for the drive train, if they would have shown up here like that they would have gone right back to the shop for the flatbed , and the insurance would be payin for it if it cost extra... you shouldnt tow the 240 like that ever

Post by **darkeagle** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:55 am

Thats good thing to hear Ben, how much is all the damage costing you to have it fixed?

Post by **UncleBen** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:55 am

Well I had no idea it shouldn't be towed like that

It got towed on a flatbed when it was leaving the scene of the accident. When it got towed back out to my house and out to the shop, it was towed w/ that kinda tow truck. I'm sure its no broken or anything, though. At least I hope not.

Post by **UncleBen** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:55 am

Before.....

After.....

Post by **lessthanjakejohn** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:55 am

You don't even have to get a new tire :thumbup ; )

or did you?

Post by **MasterMan** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:55 am

hope it drives better then new mang.. good luck!

Post by **UncleBen** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:55 am

I didnt' have to get a new tire. I am going to buy all four new tires though, cause these tires SUCK. They always have, but I just thought eh, they dont slip or anything in the rain and still have tread, so I will drive on them. Screw that, I am getting some Kumho Ecsta 712's I think, cause they aren't too expensive, and they are decently grippy tires I think. I am debating whether to get wheels too. I told myself I wasnt' going to put anymore money into this car though, other than maintaining it, etc. We'll see. If I do put anymore money into the car, it won't be a substantial amount I dont think.

Post by **krazy skwerel** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:55 am

Hahaha there is always more money to be spent on your car. I also would like to see the car returned to a great example of ye olden s14.

Post by **Dano** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:55 am

hahaha, U KNOW your gonna spend money on it!:pface and now u have to step up andget wheels, or im gonna surpass your mods:D ahahaha j/kj/k

-Dan

Post by **audtatious** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:55 am

Do they make clear bra's for your car? Those seem to work out pretty well. Wish I had spent the $$ when the Max was new

Post by **Altiman94** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:55 am

the cars gonna look real nice. I wouldn't get new wheels. Powercoat your stock ones gunmetal and get falken azenis, those babies will grip

Post by **UncleBen** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:55 am

I thought about powdercoating. But one reason I would get diff. wheels is because I want something wider. These are only 6.5"

I've heard of those clear bra things that like stick to your car or whatever from like 3M or somethin. I guess I could look into that....

Post by **Mr1der** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:55 am

6.5, yuck

mine are only seven but they can actually take a 245 series tire, it looks funny from the side, but behind the car those big tires looked so cool, too bad they were bald and I'm cheap...

Post by **Former_240_s14** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:55 am

people have squeezed 245's on the 6.5" before. It bulge like a mofo, and I wouldn't do it, but its been done. I would go w/ 225's if I got just tires on these rims.

Post by **Repo Man** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:55 am

slw240sx wrote:nope never never, its bad for the unibody and for the drive train, if they would have shown up here like that they would have gone right back to the shop for the flatbed , and the insurance would be payin for it if it cost extra... you shouldnt tow the 240 like that ever

Dude, towing the 240 like that is fine. Ben's got a manual transmission now, so it won't hurt that. If it were automatic, I would definitely agree. But how is it going to damage the unibody? It's not porcelain. I've towed plenty of cars personally in the same manner and it never hurt any of them.

Ru, your car looked damn good with 245's in the rear. Sure you don't want to pick up those Tantrums? I'll make you a screamin' deal. I'm planning 245's in the rear of my s13 on an 8" wheel and a 225 up front on a 7" wheel. Damned 5Zigens. w00t!

Post by **UncleBen** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:55 am

Sorry Andy, that wasn't Ru that posted that message it was me. I was at chris' and Ru was still signed in on that particular computer. My bad

So the Q lives now? Thats awesome news.....details

Post by **Altiman94** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:55 am

Those tantrums did look mean on your car Rubin. I'll bet Ben here is extremely anxious to get his car back. Mine's gettin an engine rebuild and I'm bugging out cuz I want it back so bad..

Post by **UncleBen** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:55 am

I guess you missed my previous post: that wasn't Rubin that posted. He hasn't posted on this thread, that was me signed on under his name. I was at a friends house, and the particular computer I used still was signed in from when Rubin was signed in a few weeks ago.

She's leaving, but coming back OH so much better

She's leaving, but coming back OH so much better

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