(San Diego) Nujperez wagon-another money pit started 3/26/11
nujperez
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I just picked up my 91 front wheel drive wagon March 26, 2011 same day I registered here in this forum. I want to document my build so I'm starting it with my own build thread. My real intention is to have a daily drive that can do 30+mpg because gas keep on going up here in San Diego just like my first full tank with this car was 4.09/gal at shell. I know this going to be another money pit for me.. just like my honda ruckus, my 73 corolla, and my 88 mazda b2200. So here we go for the initial photo
The 17" rims has to go.. I already ordered a set of 15" drag 16 (rota GT3 look alike). The next plan is to lower it so I need suggestions on what will be the cheapest way but good quality set up for me to lower it at least 2".
The 17" rims has to go.. I already ordered a set of 15" drag 16 (rota GT3 look alike). The next plan is to lower it so I need suggestions on what will be the cheapest way but good quality set up for me to lower it at least 2".
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yeah, hopefully there is a stopping point on this car.. I just recently bought a 73 corolla and I'm currently working on that, but I will make sure that this wagon will get an equal share of love.
Thank you sir!
I was looking at those ebay coilovers
They're leaps and bounds better than cut springs, lowering on stock shocks will lead to blown shocks eventually unless you do the extended tophats. 2 inches should be fine for a while. Good Looking wag BTW!
i had the money and called the guy the day after and he said he sold it.
What deal did he give you? He told me 1200 and he kept the rims lol
Nah, he wouldn't give the wagon to me for that price because while i was test driving it, a bunch of people was calling him. He never thought there will be a lot of interest for his wagon. I got it a little bit higher than the price he gave u but i took the wheels coz he doesnt have the stockies. It's ok though, if I sell these 17 rims, then it would match the price he gave u. Still pretty cheap and I can say that it's worth it coz it still runs strong, good for my daily.
applied some degreaser
some debris in here
had to use some vice grip to hold the support lift
decided to fix the back speaker that has broken mounting holes.. used jb weld and some washers to reinforce the cracked plastic
after degreasing the engine bay, washing the exterior, vacuum, and some armor all on the dash and panels..
thank you sir!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/88-91-Honda-Civic-Sedan-Wagon-Floor-Mats-/230596023613?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35b098153d#ht_1267wt_1165
unfortunately they don't fit our wagon.. according to their search
coilover
extended tophats
drag wheels
Found them on ebay but I didnt use them coz the ebay coilvovers have plastic upper perch and If I use it then I have to use those plastic perch.. I probably would just sell it coz seller doesn't accept refund. I can also look for an aluminum upper perch.
and here's the top hat for sale.
Got the allignment done today for the toe.. running with some negative camber. The ride is ok, not much bad roads that will make me bounce too much in my area. I will upgrade my suspension maybe in a few months to some godspeed RS but for the mean time, I'll rock this ebay coilover sleeves that I paid $47shipped for now I just really dont like driving high like an SUV with this wagon.
Yeah that's it.. mine came in black. 4 tophats. I mean I can still use it if I decide to install ground control coils but Im looking at godspeed rs right now.. I'l wait until I blow all my shocks
U should go back here and enjoy the SD weather again. Thank you for ur comment.
Thanks for the comment man!