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07-19-2020, 07:24 PM | #15 | |
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Depending on condition of bushings @ 166k miles it has, I will leave it as is for a little bit or just go immediately to the T3 front and rear arm and link setup... it already has Koni dampers with Eibach ProKits so good on suspension otherwise. 4AGEs are indeed beautiful sounding engines...especially in race trim:
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Out of curiosity if your only complaint was a little lack of power in the FR-S why didn't you slap on a low maintenance, low boost supercharger?
Was it that you didn't want to wrench on the FR-S? Or that you didn't want a bit the added maintenance? Was it a bit too much money? All good reasons but, kind of counter productive if your next step is buying an older project car that will require more wrenching, more money and more maintenance. (Just thinking out loud.)
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OP: FWIW I've never had an issue test driving any older car. Some private owners will care more than others of course so I tend to target dealers instead but that's not always possible. And it's not like I've ever been selling a car to have a buyer come by to drive it that was CLEARLY wasting my time.
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Most everything I did to the FR-S was to increase it's responsiveness... solid aluminum steering bushings, stiff motor/transmission mounts, lighter 17x7.5 wheels with smaller 205/45-17 tires, much lighter custom center exit exhaust, Winmax W3 pads. If I kept the FR-S would have wanted to go racing flywheel, aluminum driveshaft, and Essex Sprint front brake setup along with finally upgrading from stock suspension (to Bilstein B6 dampers and RSR springs [because one of the few spring sets that keep really close to the original F/R balance along with minimal lowering amount]) as it was starting to get a little tired at 63k miles. I didn't really want to get rid of my FR-S at all, but did so to get out of debt because it was the quickest, easiest way to do so. It was the logical thing to do... but not something I wanted to do. I don't really do forced induction... simply have a thing for quick revving N/A motors in a light chassis that has good reflexes. Was into Honda's for the longest time, before they went away from double wishbone suspension setup and started getting fatter and sloppier. Mainly concentrate on removing weight and quickening the responsiveness of the chassis. The closer can get it to a racing kart in responsiveness the more I like it. Was not actually looking to get the MR2, it just happened and I went with it...because couldn't say no to this deal. Was really just looking to get a couple thousand dollar beater vehicle with no ABS, no traction/stability system, and fully mechanical inputs... because after selling the FR-S was one of the first time ever since driving that I only had a single vehicle... and I really don't like only having 1 vehicle. Mostly been a truck + fun car kind of vehicle owner so started looking for cheap fun cars. The MR2 just happened to be the right car at the right time for the right price. I don't need speed or power to enjoy a car - I do need it to react quickly and precisely to inputs though... the more telepathic and lightning quick it's responsiveness the more I'll like it, though would be nice to have a good sense of planted stability versus skittishness. That's kind of where the FR-S rides the line - a responsive, quick chassis but with good stability and planted feel after a little bit of work put into it.
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You sound like a great candidate for RENTING the cars you want to experience. I don't think a simple "test drive" will be enough for you. |
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While I totally get that the internet loves to hate dealers, that salesperson is a person too. |
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Also, it's not just a matter of "wasting their time", but also (more so?) about a stranger driving your car. Quote:
I guess that's the main reason behind my hesitation to ask a "window shopping test drive" from a private party - I wouldn't want to give somebody a "joy ride" on my car. Thanks for the insights! |
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Hagerty Driveshare is another option for renting a wide variety of vehicles for hours/days at a time.
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Well my point was salespeople are there to sell cars, and part of their job is to show cars. They know that you're not necessarily going to buy the car you test drive, and they are there all day to show cars in the homes that someone does buy the car. Private sellers, while they're somewhat obliged to put time into showing their car if they have any hopes of selling, they are not employed 8 hours a day by a dealer to do so. In my mind there's a difference |
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I highly advise NOT to ask for a test drive while you're window-shopping private listings. This is extremely disrespectful (but I know y'all aren't doing that). Riding passenger is totally acceptable. |
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Why not have both?
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Both are only paid if you actually purchase. |
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