new wheels look good... maybe could up the tire size a little bit or lower the wagon a little bit????
love this wagon...
Thanks! I really do wish it could be done, its lowered like 2", but this will just have to do.
(for now)
I'm just soo happy with the new ride quality. I can't begin to tell you what a mess it was before.
and as for the tires, any larger and I (of course) lose A LOT of engine torque!
(Plus, you's gots ta leave space for whens i's fills it up wit all mah goons, then the thing really starts squatin'). bahahahahahahah
Don't listen to all these guys about lowering your car they are perfect the way they sit. This forum has a bad habit of telling every new member that they have to slam their cars to the ground (mine sits super low as well, low enough to be illegal in the wonderful world of Germany).
Beautiful cars, some of the cleanest on this forum!
Don't listen to all these guys about lowering your car they are perfect the way they sit. This forum has a bad habit of telling every new member that they have to slam their cars to the ground (mine sits super low as well, low enough to be illegal in the wonderful world of Germany).
Beautiful cars, some of the cleanest on this forum!
Thanks!! I'm feelin' your rides also. As long as we all have fun working on our wagons, it really doesn't matter.
I also bought an old EQ from a 87 Integra. That was a lil beat up. see the little LCD Level indicator thats punched in? yeah, cant have that....
I gotta say.... it kind of makes you feel a little sick inside when you start to take some of this old stuff like this apart, things that you know will be VERY hard to find or replace.
Anyway, ended up needing to crack it open to repair it the right way.
and put some glue on the bridge between the displays, so this wont happen again.
Here it is all finished and sealed back up, and ready to install.
OK and now I need some help...
I recently towed this car to Virginia, and encountered its rough and crumbling roads...
Long story short, the roads in Richmond seem to have broken or disconnected something on the internals of my Alpine CM 3907 cassette player. The power and display work fine, just not producing sound out at all... tape player has been broken too. does anyone have an idea about how to repair one of these? I cant even get the screws out their soo tight. What do I do?
I am very adamant about keeping this head unit alive, as it was a Honda Full-Logic factory option and one of Honda's first Dolby Digital units with Dolby-N in partnership with Alpine. and I just managed to track down and purchase the EQualizer that is compatible....
I had the same problem with my Pioneer/Land Rover unit. I happened to find a factory repair place using google search. Works great now and had an Ipod/Aux hook up installed at the same time.
Sounds like your drive gear on the tape motor broke, it happens they get brittle. And the output solder has broken, another common problem with old electronics. All those problems are fixable but rather costly compared to a new deck.
I would try a local place for electronic repair first then try online if they can't help.
Did a little something new to the wagon today, I didn't tell anyone about this one.
Had to do a 14.5" Classic Nardi wood grain wheel.
I took way too many pictures of this after I installed it. (choosing 5 was hard) haha
I had the same problem with my Pioneer/Land Rover unit. I happened to find a factory repair place using google search. Works great now and had an Ipod/Aux hook up installed at the same time.
Sounds like your drive gear on the tape motor broke, it happens they get brittle. And the output solder has broken, another common problem with old electronics. All those problems are fixable but rather costly compared to a new deck.
I would try a local place for electronic repair first then try online if they can't help.
Good luck.
What is the name of the repair service that you ended up using?
there are all kind of tricks and tools for 'rusted' connections/screws. patience is one of them (haha)
as for installing audio in a car. I personally avoid attaching it to a car's 'rigid constructions' amap.
I dont want the 'energy' of a rough ride transmitted into any of my ice - goes for my speakers too.
everything has to 'float' as much as possible.
anyway, nice ride, the word vintage(!) pops up : )
awesome updates, lovin it
Roverville.us is their website. I think they will only do "Land Rover" factory decks but could be worth a shot.
Thanks Rod, I really lucked out and found an old man that repairs CB radios just down the road, and has since the early 80's. So inevitably, he is more than comfortable repairing transistors and is ironically very familiar with these old Alpine head units, as he used to have a stereo shop in town in the late 80's. Thanks again for your guidance.
your seat repairs inspire me. wish I was a little more resourceful
THANKS! I was told by the steering wheel's previous owner that it was built in 1984 and it spent most of its existence in an Alfa Romeo in Japan.
And the materials for the seat repairs were just another Goodwill find! lol
lol i noticed your combo switch is heal up by a hair tire just like mine. and btw how did you install you edm side marker lights?? i have the exact same 85 wagon like yours. and i have the edm markers but havent installed them yet, i dont want to just drill holes in my fenders. any suggestions?
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Thank you, it means a lot.
Call me crazy but since installing the KYB's, this is officially my daily driver.
love this wagon...
Thanks! I really do wish it could be done, its lowered like 2", but this will just have to do.
(for now)
I'm just soo happy with the new ride quality. I can't begin to tell you what a mess it was before.
and as for the tires, any larger and I (of course) lose A LOT of engine torque!
(Plus, you's gots ta leave space for whens i's fills it up wit all mah goons, then the thing really starts squatin'). bahahahahahahah
Beautiful cars, some of the cleanest on this forum!
Thanks!! I'm feelin' your rides also. As long as we all have fun working on our wagons, it really doesn't matter.
So when I do, I pounce on it.
like this old under seat tray.
I gotta say.... it kind of makes you feel a little sick inside when you start to take some of this old stuff like this apart, things that you know will be VERY hard to find or replace.
Anyway, ended up needing to crack it open to repair it the right way.
and put some glue on the bridge between the displays, so this wont happen again.
Here it is all finished and sealed back up, and ready to install.
I recently towed this car to Virginia, and encountered its rough and crumbling roads...
Long story short, the roads in Richmond seem to have broken or disconnected something on the internals of my Alpine CM 3907 cassette player. The power and display work fine, just not producing sound out at all... tape player has been broken too. does anyone have an idea about how to repair one of these? I cant even get the screws out their soo tight. What do I do?
I am very adamant about keeping this head unit alive, as it was a Honda Full-Logic factory option and one of Honda's first Dolby Digital units with Dolby-N in partnership with Alpine. and I just managed to track down and purchase the EQualizer that is compatible....
Sounds like your drive gear on the tape motor broke, it happens they get brittle. And the output solder has broken, another common problem with old electronics. All those problems are fixable but rather costly compared to a new deck.
I would try a local place for electronic repair first then try online if they can't help.
Good luck.
Had to do a 14.5" Classic Nardi wood grain wheel.
I took way too many pictures of this after I installed it. (choosing 5 was hard) haha
What is the name of the repair service that you ended up using?
as for installing audio in a car. I personally avoid attaching it to a car's 'rigid constructions' amap.
I dont want the 'energy' of a rough ride transmitted into any of my ice - goes for my speakers too.
everything has to 'float' as much as possible.
anyway, nice ride, the word vintage(!) pops up : )
awesome updates, lovin it
Thanks! Yeah I def. wanted people too FEEL like it was vintage. I'm glad you say that.
Would you have any Grey Poupon?
Thanks Rod, I really lucked out and found an old man that repairs CB radios just down the road, and has since the early 80's. So inevitably, he is more than comfortable repairing transistors and is ironically very familiar with these old Alpine head units, as he used to have a stereo shop in town in the late 80's. Thanks again for your guidance.
THANKS!
And the materials for the seat repairs were just another Goodwill find! lol
Thats exciting! We need pics! lol
That Teg looks bloody good too!