10-10-2006, 11:17 AM
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Location: New Lexington, Ohio
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Re: What have you done to your cavy, and how much invested thread
Thanks. I figured I would get all those stupid old pics off there, it was just clogging it up. And I threw it all on one page cuz I don't like searching through like 10 pages, lol.
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10-10-2006, 03:53 PM
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#92
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Findlay, Ohio
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Re: What have you done to your cavy, and how much invested thread
I should been on this forum a long time ago.
It's a base model 97 Cavalier. 2.2, grey bumpers, doesnt even have tilt steering.
Engine:
3400 V6 swap
SPEC Stage II Clutch
2.5" exhaust with no cat
Custon Intake
Prothane lower engine mount
Suspension:
Addco Rear Sway bar
GM front STB
Poly bushings for stock front sway bar
Wheels = Stock from a 90 Beretta GT
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10-10-2006, 03:55 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: McHenry, Illinois
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Re: What have you done to your cavy, and how much invested thread
Welcome to AF man.
How does that 3400 perform?
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i don't need that cat to satisfy me, all i need is a woman..... but my hand with lipstick on will work just as well..... and has.
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10-10-2006, 04:12 PM
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AF Regular
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Re: What have you done to your cavy, and how much invested thread
Heh, SHOoff, bout time.
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10-10-2006, 04:33 PM
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Re: What have you done to your cavy, and how much invested thread
Now there's a sleeper for ya
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12-20-2006, 09:11 PM
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Re: What have you done to your cavy, and how much invested thread
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12-20-2006, 09:14 PM
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Re: What have you done to your cavy, and how much invested thread
I personally would've spaced them out more, like one almost on each corner but if that's how you like it more power to ya.
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12-20-2006, 09:19 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: New Lexington, Ohio
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Re: What have you done to your cavy, and how much invested thread
well, I told you about my drill breaking, so what I did was I just used the pre-drilled holes that were there from where the bumper was. So that was as far apart as I could get. Put I think they're alright. pisses me off b/c I figured they'd be more blueish...oh well.
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12-20-2006, 09:21 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: warwick, Rhode Island
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Re: What have you done to your cavy, and how much invested thread
Yeah I thought about the original holes after i posted that. It doesn't look bad, I just think they don't look like they should be there, they don't look stock when they're that close.
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12-21-2006, 05:21 AM
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AF Regular
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Findlay, Ohio
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Re: What have you done to your cavy, and how much invested thread
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Welcome to AF man.
How does that 3400 perform?
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As far as just driving around it's perfectly normal. It sounds a bit different, but the engine isnt much heavier, so if i'm just driving to work or something, it doesnt drive any different.
Once you add a significant ammount of throttle (like 100%) you can sure tell the difference though. Cheap tires prohibit traction at the front tires.
Downside, my current ECU setup blows. But, I have something new sitting here... just need to install it. May not be til springtime though.
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12-21-2006, 12:19 PM
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Boosted Grocery Getta!!
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Cortland/Syracuse, New York
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Re: What have you done to your cavy, and how much invested thread
Derk... Get that thing painted or take it off the road. Your going to damage that gel coat to the point where its just going to make your paint bill higher and higher since there will be more to prepin the car. Which is why i never drove mine after i installed my kit.
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12-21-2006, 09:11 PM
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Re: What have you done to your cavy, and how much invested thread
3 weeks away. My uncles body shop in FLORIDA  I love generous uncles 
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12-29-2006, 11:33 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Riverdale, Maryland
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Re: What have you done to your cavy, and how much invested thread
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Originally Posted by Young Chuck D
i've spent about a thousand in repairs on this 350 dollar rust bucket i love so much.
-muffler hanger
-since 02/05, 4 front brake pads
-pcv valve, o2 sensor, oil, filter, air filter, egr valve (when i first got it)
-maybe 4 or 5 oil changes since..
now the fun stuff
-two coolant hoses ruptured, $120
-key stuck in ignition cylinder, replaced $50 including tools
-3 of 4 rims bent, pure loss... (the steelies, not my celica rims which were $100)
-1 wheel cylinder replaced, i forgot how much i paid
-coil busted, fryed a spark plug wire $30
-re-sealed a loose windshield $70 with a promise of discounted tints when i go back
catalytic converter $58.75, installed for $80 (welding)
now the actual fun stuff...
bought a 12" blitz audio sub used, it busted, bought a 12" pioneer to replace it
800watt torch audio amp (the subs were both 800)
my rims which i mentioned before
bought some used tires, 1 blew out, another slowly leaked ($120)
bought some new kumho tires ($230 shipped)
sony cdx gt200 deck... $129.99 with fit kit and antenna adapter
i'm tired of thinking but i think the rest is just bullshit like floor mats and bright white interior lights (194s)
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changed my whole steering column early november $140
changed another ignition coil wednesday morning $27
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12-30-2006, 01:53 AM
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AF Newbie
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Bothell, Washington
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Re: What have you done to your cavy, and how much invested thread
Gheez! You guys really seem to know what you're doing.... I plan on doing stuff like that to my cav but I'm not sure where to start.... any ideas?
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12-31-2006, 12:15 AM
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AF Newbie
Join Date: May 2005
Location: unknown, Pennsylvania
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Re: What have you done to your cavy, and how much invested thread
I acquired my cavy for free. I'd estimate about 500 bucks for repairs to the head gasket, the wheel bearing, and some axel work. After that was said and done I got new tires for a little more than $300. Then I got a new pioneer head unit from a friend. I put together a non brand name intake for about $50. Added a new exhaust and some piping, maybe a little over 100 dollars for that. I just put in 2 800W subs and an amp last night. Those were about 350 plus 40 for the amp install kit....think I got ripped off, they're not as great as I'd hoped. I'm probably close to 1,000 dollars not including the 500 for repair and regular maintenance of the car. (brakes, oil, that shit.)
Next I'm planning on getting new 6 by 9's and then painting the interior. I'll see if I can get some pics of my stuff on here then.
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