#2924, "well, just maybe i'll be test driving a......"
So i might be test driving/ looking at a 97 gsx auto. I want to know what exactly should i be looking out for on the 4g63 and is there any thing i should whatch out for since its an auto. I've never even looked under the hood of a turbo'd dsm so this will all be new territory too me.
don't want to be driving home to only find out it has no axels, lol.
and yes, i suppose you could call me a newb on this. thanks guys.
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#2925, "RE: well, just maybe i'll be test driving a......" In response to Reply # 0 Nov-16-04 04:48 PM by eclipzGST
You'd pretty much look for the same thing you'd check for in ANY used car. Maintenance records, compression test, Funny noises, shifts well, Clunking suspension ect... Take out the dipstick for the tranny and make sure the fluid doesn't smell "burnt" and has a nice transluscent red color.
Have them put the car on a lift and check for wet spots or leaks around the rear diff.
AWD A/T's are fun. If you get it, enjoy!
__________________________________________________________ -Tony <--- NOT asian. '06 Wicked White EVO IX
Originally posted by Avenger When I raise the BS flag ... it's a really big fucking flag and I raise it really fucking high too.
"Never whistle while your pissing." ~The illuminatus Trilogy
#2926, "RE: well, just maybe i'll be test driving a......" In response to Reply # 1
well this is a private seller and the only way either of us can get togther is on weekends so putting the car up on the lift and doing the compression test (i don't have any of my tools here) probably won't happen.
Where do the common leaks happen? I know on the 2gnt its on the back of the block at the HG. i'm just looking for common places to check out like that. I hope i get it, i love roolin on the 20"s but gas milleage is really breaking my balls.
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Those all have some of the info you'll need. Basically go to vfaq.com and read until your eyes bleed. Then you'll be ready to ask some more pointed questions and from there we can spread whatever info you need from us. I wish I could be in your position again, getting the car for the first time.
#2929, "RE: well, just maybe i'll be test driving a......" In response to Reply # 4 Nov-17-04 03:25 AM by HybriDSM
Originally posted by Diceman19
Originally posted by HybriDSM What I said in my first post.
What Diceman said in his post.
I'm just trying to show all angles for a new person. I almost just told him to search, but that wouldn't have been very helpful.
Information overload will take a few months before the data becomes manageable. After that, you can assimilate alot of info once you know all the basics.
#2930, "RE: well, just maybe i'll be test driving a......" In response to Reply # 2 Nov-17-04 06:29 AM by DSMTunerS95
Originally posted by optimuspeterson I hope i get it, i love roolin on the 20"s but gas milleage is really breaking my balls.
I wouldn't count on great gas mileage with one of these cars, especially auto and awd, I guess if its in stock condtion it wouldnt be to bad, when u start to modify it and up the boost, it just disapears. but i average 16mpg city with my foot in it alot, 5spd, awd 1g
#2932, "RE: well, just maybe i'll be test driving a......" In response to Reply # 7
i get at best 12-14 mpg on the highway and my foot isn't in it at all.
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#2934, "RE: well, just maybe i'll be test driving a......" In response to Reply # 9
yay, if the girl said she would take, 6800 for (i don't think she realizes what she has) it. Now i'm waiting for the call back from the credit union. Here is me crossing my fingers. If all goes well i will have it by saturday
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#2935, "RE: well, just maybe i'll be test driving a......" In response to Reply # 10
NICE price! Chick owner too. If you don't boost too much, you'll be all set. My car was great on gas before I started modding it. Not so much now cause I beat on it quite a bit
__________________________________________________________ -Tony <--- NOT asian. '06 Wicked White EVO IX
Originally posted by Avenger When I raise the BS flag ... it's a really big fucking flag and I raise it really fucking high too.
"Never whistle while your pissing." ~The illuminatus Trilogy
#2937, "RE: well, just maybe i'll be test driving a......" In response to Reply # 12
yay, i'm now the owner of a silver 97 GSX. BANME!. all the little difference are kinda funny from a 95 to 97
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#2941, "RE: well, just maybe i'll be test driving a......" In response to Reply # 16
thanks guys. first thing i'm doing is buying something i've always wanted but never had the guts to do. I'm getting this headunit/screen. Its a lot of money but hella cool
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#2943, "RE: well, just maybe i'll be test driving a......" In response to Reply # 18
back on the gas mileage thing---on road trips I see upwards of 35mpg. Its all in never touching boost and doing running adjustments of your fuel based on what speed you want to cruise at vs. your EGT's. I richen mine out on shorter trips so I can hang out at 90 for a while, go up and down a few hills, and still only hover at 800C. But on longer trips i'll peg the cruise at 75-80 and richen up until my EGT's are around 800. Then just stay off boost.
660's 255 Lp SAFCII
I've also hit 40mpg when i drove home w/a boost leak...FWD helps, but its not THAT big of an advantage
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