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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 08:21 AM
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if you ask me it for sure is not a daily driver b/c you need to run 100 octane. could it be detuned sure...but then there is ZERO reason of having the JDM motor. JDM Motors are designed to run 96+, so tuning it on 91 would be down right stupid and a complete waste of $16k.

I used to get this all the time from people back when we did the GC8 conversions "I want a JDM motor b/c it has 60whp more", I always broke there heart when i told them sure on 96+ octane you are right and on 91....its the same as any other POS other than you can have the headache of the "JDM".

This setup is not a car for everyone. It should be purchased as a track/weekend car, and one that someone doesn't want to smog and just use for track use. If you want to smog it, its no biggie but like I said having it "JDM" comes with a lot of extra work/time/money.

-Noah
Old Oct 22, 2009 | 09:18 AM
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Adam/Noah are you F-ing high???


Oh and my jdm tyte wrx runs just fiiiiiiiine on 93 base gas
I've yet to actually run a high RON in it though. Maybe eventually.

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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 09:26 AM
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cheap as*, put some good stuff in that bad boy.

hey 1997 called they want your V3 back, lol

-Noah
Old Oct 22, 2009 | 09:48 AM
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haha yeah....I don't even know how much it is off base but I know its expensive. Oh and it's a 95 so a ver2 I think. I'm about to try and sell it and buy a friend's 94 wrx.
Old Oct 22, 2009 | 09:51 AM
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nice taking a step backwards...that a boy!

-Noah
Old Oct 22, 2009 | 11:52 AM
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This is pretty much the deal of the century. Some lucky F*#k with $16k is going to be really happy.
Old Oct 23, 2009 | 12:07 AM
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Sold!!!!!!!!! to me.






































































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Fine looking vehicle.
Old Oct 23, 2009 | 12:31 AM
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A few random thoughts on this car:
1.When Noah and Adam say they this car needs a new owner who will actually use it, they really mean it. I can't recall a time I've recently dropped by the shop and seen it not taking up a lift, sitting pretty, collecting dust.
2.They will take absolutely nothing less then they are asking for it. It is already a steal and that is that. I am completely certain LIC would rather destroy this car, than take a penny less than what is being asked. I witnessed the carnage when they moved shops

-Matt
Old Oct 23, 2009 | 08:10 AM
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you know me all to well Mr. Matt!

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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 03:03 PM
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Hi,
I can barely sleep through the weekend. I've had a silent love affair with the car since my recent introduction to LIC. I've actually been there a few times since it went up for sale and didn't know! I guess the guys didn't think to tell me since I've been focusing on the 06'. This car answers so many of my prayers and problems all at the same time. I hope this car helps me get my Race license next season!! I would never think to ask for 1 penny off, and reading all these posts has me vested in the vehicles history, and value. I did ask them for a couple of hours of shop time, hehe!, we'll see. It doesn't matter, I am totally excited. LIC will be seeing more of this car, it's not a goodbye!

-David

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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 02:14 AM
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So..........congrats LIC? Assuming it is now sold to random new user?
Old Nov 16, 2009 | 08:43 AM
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Trade me for my 85 4runner 7M-GTE converted 4x4 rock crawler?

Old Nov 16, 2009 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by picturegeek
Hi,
I can barely sleep through the weekend. I've had a silent love affair with the car since my recent introduction to LIC. I've actually been there a few times since it went up for sale and didn't know! I guess the guys didn't think to tell me since I've been focusing on the 06'. This car answers so many of my prayers and problems all at the same time. I hope this car helps me get my Race license next season!! I would never think to ask for 1 penny off, and reading all these posts has me vested in the vehicles history, and value. I did ask them for a couple of hours of shop time, hehe!, we'll see. It doesn't matter, I am totally excited. LIC will be seeing more of this car, it's not a goodbye!

-David
I think you'll love it mate
Old Nov 16, 2009 | 09:58 AM
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