Recent content by Bmer89

I've owned 4 old (20+ years old) toyotas, all with plastic handles and never had one break on me. Inside or out. And it gets darned right cold here in Washington.

Well when I say "beater", I really mean I won't wax it as often as my MR2 haha it will receive much love :)

"URL not found on server" :(

Welcome welcome! I'm doing great, thanks for asking.

I'm still not buying it man, with todays technology in design and materials, we can probably render a 50 year old engineering book outdated. Show me a racing team in operation today that uses "settled" cut springs. And don't say nascar, that's not racing.

So I picked it up today, she's a good runner that needs just a little love. Needs new CV axles, something is sticky about the drivers window regulator, valve covers leak a little, and I couldn't find a big turbo anywhere :( But here she is, my winter beater with not that great of a heater!

Those should fit on the rims, it's just a slightly wider tire. If I were you, I'd go up a size to 14" wheels (you can find steelies for super cheap) and you will have a bigger selection of tires.

When was that article published? Before I was born I'm assuming. I see a few flaws in his theories. Also, you can't get progressive spring rates with cutting springs, they need to be new progressive springs. If a car has progressive springs stock, cutting them would compromise the spring rates.

I agree, I wouldn't spend money upgrading a Corolla lol. And a bouncy car is set up wrong, no performance gain in hopscotching everywhere! I'm just picky I guess, spend the money and do it right or don't do it at all.

Pics of the Scion?! From one newbie to another, welcome! Haha

At a glance, it just seems slow, but I'm glad to hear it's on the up trend. I know whatcha mean, I've seen it all over.

I wouldn't argue with an established engineer, but it's not something I'd feel comfortable driving. Technically speaking, both cut springs and lowing springs aren't that great for your struts. It's like driving around heavily weighted all the time and will just wear them out quicker. To solve...

Smells of dying forum to me :/ I was on a Honda forum back in the day (del Sol) and it was a pretty happening place. Then for some reason it slowly but steadily started loosing active members until there were days between new posts. People lose interest, get new interests, or have no useful...

Don't cut your springs bro, buy some lowering springs if you want a cheap drop. Keep the stock springs if your car needs a service so it doesn't potentially void any warrantees. And cut sprints are just unsafe...

Hi, I'm new here. I'm an MR2 guy but it's hibernating for winter so I've been in the market for a winter beater. I came across an '89 GTS on CL and was wondering if there's anything special I should pay attention to. I'm pretty familiar with cars but just curious if there's something often...