AndonD454

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i360/AndonD454/Wheels_zpsa3a6b154.jpg Please see CL ad for more pics. 800 for the set obo Posting for a friend. Contact 614-323-2155 for more info. http://columbus.craigslist.org/pts/4744862018.html CL ad info: Wheels: 17" Drag Rims, black with a machined/chrome lip 5 lug 4.41 inch or 112mm High Positive Offset Tires: Hankook Winter i*Cept Evo 235/45 R17 97V This wheel and tire set was used for two seasons on an Audi S4 and have extremely low miles on them. The tread is like new and the wheels are in perfect condition. The wheels come with spacers if needed.

Friend of mine is selling wheels and tires that I believe would fit the bill.. 17s though.. I'll forward your number to him

Haha I would rather see the Billy Madison, up on the hood with your jean jacket popped blasting REO Speedwagon. Own it. I might be heading there from Dublin around 10ish, mustang still down for the count though

Kawasaki has impressed me over the past few years. I would be terrified riding this thing, but I still want it

I agree, the "only first gear" thing is strange, unless the extra acceleration force is causing the coolant to come through a spot where it may not normally flow? Not sure if a place like that even exists. However, when I noticed the problem, I had been driving it all night (Friday night), and noticed it only when I was almost home, and the amount of smoke coming out is wayyy too much to be condensation (not to mention the smell). I was fully engulfing cars behind me in smoke. Will definitely test (or have a shop test) cooling system pressure and compression though. Thanks

If they weren't so damn expensive

Honestly I'm surprised that it wasn't throwing a code. I do have MIL eliminators behind the cats, but shouldn't the O2 sensors by the manifolds still send something? Also, thanks for the intake manifold advice. Will check it after work, and see if I can find anything abnormal, though I'm not sure if it would be easily visible. Either way, its good to know there is a possibility of a reasonable fix. It's nice to have a glimmer of hope. EDIT: Seems like more of a problem with the old style all-plastic intakes rather than the 03-04s, but will still check! It's never overheated (or even been hotter than normal running temp), so I don't know what would cause major failure, besides me driving the piss out of it from time to time.

Good point, but this wouldn't necessarily be able to tell you whether the block or the gasket is the issue, correct? Only that there is a leak?

Ha well, I don't think I would ever buy a corolla, but yes, replacement would be another toy. You said replace shortblock, so assuming you mean rebuilt replacement (using current engine parts), or are you saying just pull a junkyard 2v for now, as is? Not a bad suggestion, if block isn't damaged. Honestly I wouldn't mind rebuilding a motor slowly just for the experience, and I would assume that this one wouldn't be TOO terrible to learn. I would hate to get in over my head though, and have to take it in to get assembled. I really just don't want to dump a ton of money into this thing, unless I'm going to keep it forever and make it way better than ford did

I agree, but won't the labor for taking off the heads and inspecting it be costly? Or is it worth whatever the cost to ensure the issue is actually what I think it is?

So this weekend I had the pleasure of seeing white smoke pour out of my Mustang exhaust pipes. Smells like some nasty chemicals burning, assuming its coolant. Fun stuff.:fuuuu: I checked the oil for coolant, it didn't seem to be obviously low on coolant and the oil didn't seem to have water in it, but I didn't run it for more than 10 min after the smoking happened. It really only smokes badly in 1st, as I'm accelerating, once my speed is consistent it seems kind of okay.. Anyways, assuming that its a blown gasket or cracked block, what would you guys do here? Car is in excellent shape, 90k miles, 04 GT premium, black on black, 5 spd. Biggest issue is that I still owe 5500ish on it. I have a winter truck to drive, so at least I have time to decide what to do. Here are the options I'm considering: 1) Have block inspected, and rebuild motor (if possible). Pros: car would be running again, like new engine I could put more miles on & enjoy the car. Cons: fairly expensive, wasn't planning on keeping car forever, rebuilding a 2V isn't ideal, when they can be swapped 2) Swapping out motor for 2v 4.6/5.4. Pros: Only "cheap" option left if I have a cracked block, may be cheaper than rebuilding, lower labor costs Cons: I doubt I could handle this myself without extensive research and tool rental/purchase, what if new motor dies after a few thousand miles? My luck is terrible 3) Building new motor, probably aluminum block, forged internals, 4v. Pros: makes my inner gearhead/child happy, moar pwr, fun after its done. Cons: $$$$$$$, probably couldn't afford to get it running for a year or more, spending big money and its still a mustang worth maybe 8 grand 4) Parting out/selling. Pros: No initial investment, might be able to pay off car with parts money. Cons: losing a few grand, would still have to rent tools to pull motor, would take big time/effort investment, shipping parts, dealing with ebay BS maybe This is my first experience like this, and I know it happens, so I figured I would get some input from the people who may have dealt with a situation similar to this in the past. Thanks

what color is the interior

Sorry, yes, sold over the weekend.

Price lowered again to 1300 on CL. $1200 takes it if its gone this weekend

Bump, price lowered to $1500

Updated. Thanks

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i360/AndonD454/IMG_0464_zps23a96646.jpg http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i360/AndonD454/IMG_0465_zps1d46fb50.jpg http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i360/AndonD454/IMG_0466_zps985986c4.jpg Asking $1700. Make me a reasonable offer. CL ad with more details here http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/4515531565.html

Kind of a cool idea. Hopefully it works out. I should be there.

Assuming you do not have a title? Was it originally titled in Ohio? Thanks!

This might explain why they did not respond to two emails requesting FunDay registration for the session that May or may not have happened a couple weekend ago. Regardless, I would have preferred a response to seeing this info now on a forum. Regardless, I will not be giving business to NL under current ownership. I shouldn't have to try that hard to give them my money. It's a shame cause their prices are very reasonable.. But I have heard a couple complaints about the surface

If their prices are reasonable enough, I might sign up for a couple. I did one at Toledo that was pretty fun, and the track sizes are similar I believe

Awesome

Still am not sure whether that girl is 18 or not...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzJ6932d_N4

Well, since Nelson Ledges ignored my emails requesting registration for a FunDay Saturday, I believe I will be in. I'll bring a raincoat in case mother nature wants to be a bitch