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Captain Snooze · 04-21-2023, 07:06 AM

Wtf?

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Dadhawk · 04-21-2023, 08:47 AM

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Wtf?

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70's style angel hair carpet. This was a real thing in modded vans and station wagons back in the early 70's.

Dadhawk · 04-21-2023, 08:49 AM

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You had a hose?

I loved manual pumps and well water. Always cold and always soothing. This was still fairly common when I was a wee lad in the areas where my Grandparents lived (SC/KY)

Sapphireho · 04-21-2023, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

yep

I'm afraid something like bathroom cleaner might be too harsh for the stitching and material.

Sapphireho · 04-21-2023, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I loved manual pumps and well water. Always cold and always soothing. This was still fairly common when I was a wee lad in the areas where my Grandparents lived (SC/KY)

No manual pumps, but we are on well water here.

The well water at my mobile home in Lassen national forest is the best. All filtered thru volcanic rock.

humfrz · 04-21-2023, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Sapphireho

I'm afraid something like bathroom cleaner might be too harsh for the stitching and material.

OK, use vinegar.

humfrz · 04-21-2023, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I loved manual pumps and well water. Always cold and always soothing. This was still fairly common when I was a wee lad in the areas where my Grandparents lived (SC/KY)

And always remember to leave a cup full of water next to the pump to prime it for the next use -

Stephen W. · 04-21-2023, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Sapphireho

A guy on the lotus board is selling a race prepped Elise for a mere $55k

Its on Lotus Talk... is that the forum your talking about? Geezzz I haven't been on that forum in years. Prices just got out of touch for me. That $55k US is $75K CND before shipping and all the extra costs getting into and licensed here in the Great White North.

Kaotic Lazagna · 04-21-2023, 07:57 PM

Didn't think smogging an R32 would be such a PITA. But after two weeks, I found a smog shop that knows that they're doing, isn't afraid of working on it, isn't full of themselves and spewing lies, and has functional equipment.

villainous_frx · 04-21-2023, 09:23 PM

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Didn't think smogging an R32 would be such a PITA. But after two weeks, I found a smog shop that knows that they're doing, isn't afraid of working on it, isn't full of themselves and spewing lies, and has functional equipment.

Golf or Skyline? Either way, nice!

Kaotic Lazagna · 04-21-2023, 09:31 PM

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Golf or Skyline? Either way, nice!

Skyline. Yes, I went through the CARB compliance process, so I wasn't looking for a hot smog. Just someone who knew what they were doing and wasn't afraid of it. LOL

villainous_frx · 04-21-2023, 09:42 PM

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Skyline. Yes, I went through the CARB compliance process, so I wasn't looking for a hot smog. Just someone who knew what they were doing and wasn't afraid of it. LOL

Seems more and more shops are scared of old cars... which to me is funny because they're far more simple than new ones! Best of luck with the smog process!

Kaotic Lazagna · 04-21-2023, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by villainous_frx

Seems more and more shops are scared of old cars... which to me is funny because they're far more simple than new ones! Best of luck with the smog process!

I guess they like just plugging in the OBD device and push some keyboard buttons vs actually doing some work.

I mean, I get why some would be scared to work on the R32 here, but it has the BAR labels!!!!

villainous_frx · 04-21-2023, 09:50 PM

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just plugging in the OBD device

I'm no super familiar with the car, but those don't have OBDII... so you're definitely messin' with the system

Car looks great, love that color.

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