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Fri Feb 09, 2007 7:19 pm
Well I couldn't say no. I just picked the car up for $1200. I'm very happy with my purchase, but I do need some help in trouble-shooting what's wrong with the motor.
When I test drove it, my major concern was the slugish start. I would mash the gas, and the car would almost hesitate and just slowly creep forward. Then once I got to about 30mph the car somewhat came to life.
But it got worse on my way home. The sluggish start turned into the car dying almost everytime I came to a stop. Once I would come to a stop the car would idle fairly normal with a few little sputters here and there. But once I took my foot off the break and gave it a little gas the car would do the hesitaion thing and then die. But the car would start right back up, and proceed to slowly creep until I had gained a little speed, and then it would act normal again.
I don't know crap about carbed vehicles, but my buddy who does told me he thinks it's something with the carb, but could remember what it's called.
As far as the plan for the car I'm not 100% sure what route I want to take it yet. But I can tell you that after building up my matrix, $80 for the clutch assembly sounds cheap as dirt. I'm very much into the "If you're going to do it... Do it right." type of modding. I will definately be swaping out the motor, but I'm not sure what I want to put in it yet (so many choices). First things first, I need to get this motor running decently so it can act as my daily driver for the next 6 weeks or so. Then I'd say the first thing I need is some new breaks, cause these stockers suck.
Another plus for me is that I live really close to Techno Toy Tunning, and I hear that they do really nice work.
Thanks again for all the input.Brandon