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Old 01-10-08, 01:50 PM
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So as you probably know, i wrecked my PSM SC and am now in the market to buy another, so...

I found an SC to replace mine but it has bad window motors (no biggie), cracked exhaust manifold (not an issue cause of the 1j), butt shaped dent in the rear quarter, ripped leather seats, its an automatic(but i have all the 5 spd parts), and the killer... bad steering rack bushings or something along those lines, but its a decent price. How much work do you guys think this is going to be and mainly... is it worth it? (the steering rack thing is the only really worrysome thing to me). Let me hear your opinions guys
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if its jsut the bushing is the steering rack its not a big deal at all. get them from TM and it only takes like 1.5hrs to put on. if the rack itself is worn down then it will cost a little penny.
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but remember ive got all the replacement parts from the wrecked SC
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i say do it just because you have all the parts for it. but you have to think of how long it will take you do do it all. i dont know if you are planning on doing the black interior swap also.... the engien and trans swap hshould be a piece of cake since you ahve done it already before. its a good plan as long if you want te dedicate the time, lots of time into it.
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I guess it wont be too hard, if you think the steering rack isnt much of a big deal then i guess i dont really have any concerns. And now that this new project is presenting itself, i'm almost leaning towards trying to do a 1.5jz since 1j swapped Sc's are everywhere now, but thats probably just wishful thinking...
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1000 dollars max if there is body damage and all those other issues you mentioned. what happed to the other sc you planned on getting?
Old 01-11-08, 09:59 AM
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i've done the steering rack bushings on both of my sc's and ki_soarer's. its pretty easy to do.
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i think the hardest part would be the dent.

Just time consuming, but if you need any help, let me know!
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I'd really like to get this car but its in West Palm beach and i have no way of getting there since my parents wont drive me over, and now my dads not loaning me any money so i dunno what im going to do. All the money i have is like $300, it frieking sucks.
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sell some parts wheels, interior, etc...
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I'm trying to, ive already promised some guys some stuff but what im selling involves removal of the entire interior and i have nowhere to store the parts after they are taken out to get to the parts im selling and i'm worried the car will be sold soon and i'll be screwed. Plus i kinda want to kep interior stuff cause its black and i think i'm gonna go two-tone with the next one but i dont know what i'll need to save.
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thats a good idea, i have AAA, but its not the plus card so i have to pay for everything over 4 miles or so.
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hey is your headlights and gaugecluster in good shape from the wrecked one.. let me now if they are and i may be able to help u have a bit more money.
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Damn dude, i didn't know about your accident. Glad you're ok.
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hmm 300 bucks to buy the car thats a good deal, jk sorry to hear your situation. hope you can find a friend to give you a ride over there before its to late
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