I've been thinking... Options

[AWD DSM 1]

Dangerous, I know.

With all the recent trials and tribulations with the car lately, some personal financial issues, and just life in general, it's made me take a step back and evaluate a lot of things lately. Of course one being the car... After cracking the valve cover Saturday, I was about ready to push the POS right out of the grage and down the ravine behind my house. Thankfully my wife was there to beat the piss out of me and make me reconcider...

After calming down and thinking rationally for a few days I've come to the realization that this car just takes a lot of work and TLC to keep it in tip-top shape. I think my daughter says it best - "Daddy's race car! Vroom, vroom!" She's right - it's pretty much an all out race car! That's what made me really stop in my tracks... I can't afford a race car! The whole idea of Project POS was to get a dependable, fun, daily driver. So far it's yet to be dependable (broke at least 3 or 4 times in 4 months), fun (I like wrenching, but I also like driving), or a daily driver (I've put 500 miles on it). Hmmmm..... The wheels really start turning now.

I think I've come to accept that my "race car" may need to find a new home. One that has the time, money, and resources to help it live up to it's full potential. As for me... well I think I'll get a Honda.....







Yea, right!!!

I think that Project POS may be on it's last legs, and Project Fun, dependable, daily driver may be taking it's place. Basically, I'm thinking about selling the Red GSX and finding a stock 92 AWD in good shape to start from scratch on. I've gained an enormous amount of knowledge from all the work put into this car, and I wouldn't trade it for the world, but the practicality was never there. Don't get me wrong, I really like this car and it has TONS of potential, but not with me.

Price has not been set, but is being looked into. Let me know if anyone is interested. I'll probably post on that in within a couple days.

So... How many of you think I'm completely bonkers... This will make 7.... Lucky 7.... Hmmmm... maybe that's a good thing.

[Mike]

Man rob you go threw cars like some men go threw women! he he j/k just playin.

[natedogg]

Sounds like you and I have been going through many of the same thought processes, Rob. For right now though, I'm sticking it out. Course, that's always subject to change.

[akamiami]

QUITTERS!!! Shame on the both of you for spreading this negativism. With all the broken cars on this board the last thing we need is a wave of guys wanting to get out from under the weight of their problematic cars.

The best thing to do is not think of all the money, time, and effort put into the car. Just blindly force your way ahead and do whatever is necessary to get the car running better than ever with as many new parts as you can sell your soul to afford.

[AWD DSM 1]

I'm not quitting, just taking a different path. I guess I've matured to the point that I don't have to be the fastest horse in town... just as long as I can run with the pack, I'll be happy.

[natedogg]

QUITTERS!!! Shame on the both of you for spreading this negativism. With all the broken cars on this board the last thing we need is a wave of guys wanting to get out from under the weight of their problematic cars.

The best thing to do is not think of all the money, time, and effort put into the car. Just blindly force your way ahead and do whatever is necessary to get the car running better than ever with as many new parts as you can sell your soul to afford.

The Kris 144 creed? Maybe if I had as much free time as you do, it wouldn't be a problem.

[KOU In3]

Well, I hate to argue with a well thought out decision so I'll ask question instead:

What is it that makes it a 'race-car'?

Not trying to rag on the POS project. I think it's a GREAT car personally. But I don't see anything that would be solved by a more stock AWD. There's no huge turbo, crazy cams, overly large fuel pump, or anything making this unstreetable. The only thing I can think of is the cage and that's not causing anything to break down.

I'd just hate to see you get rid of something you've poured so much time into only to run into the same issues on the next one. Personally, I'd score another valve cover and see where things stand in another few weeks.

Just my $0.02

[KOU In3]

And Nate, if you decide you want to tame that set-up down I can provide a good home for some of your recently orphaned performance parts.

[AWD DSM 1]

Well, I hate to argue with a well thought out decision so I'll ask question instead:

What is it that makes it a 'race-car'?

Not trying to rag on the POS project. I think it's a GREAT car personally. But I don't see anything that would be solved by a more stock AWD. There's no huge turbo, crazy cams, overly large fuel pump, or anything making this unstreetable. The only thing I can think of is the cage and that's not causing anything to break down.

I'd just hate to see you get rid of something you've poured so much time into only to run into the same issues on the next one. Personally, I'd score another valve cover and see where things stand in another few weeks.

Just my $0.02

It's not the motor, turbo, or even streetability that is the problem. It's more the fact that it's loud, obnoxious, and difficult to drive. If it was just me I had to concider, it wouldn't be that big of a deal. I happen to be blessed with a beautiful, loving wife, and two gorgeous little girls. I also have to concider thier best interests. It's to the point that my wife is scared to even try to drive the beast. I think it's a very intimidating car, and to someone who's not into that sort of thing, it can be scary. Plus their's its 200 mile breaking reacord. The cage makes it nearly impossible for anyone to use the back seat. I think Marcus can relate here. Without that backseat, he would be forced to find something else to drive whenever he has the kids. All of a sudden you end up with six cars, each for a specific purpose.... not practical.

Then there is the mish-mash of parts that were put together to make this beast live. I can think of parts from at least 7 different cars. Probably greatly adds to the unreliability factor. Wouldn't be a big deal if the car was a weekend warior. But I don't want a weekend warior, I want a daily driver. The extent that this car has been transformed makes it unrealistic to even think about trying to take it backwards. Heck, even Kris' car has come to the point where he has picked up a daily driver project.

It's not that the car is unstreetable, it's uncomfortable and impractical for what I want in a car. Right now I'm really kicking myself for getting rid of my '93 GSX. Please don't get me wrong. I plan on keeping a DSM. I think these cars can be some of the best bang for the buck, just look at Marcus' car. I just want something that is friendlier.

I also want to say to Darryl and Susan... This car is awesome. I thank you so much for everything. Absolutely no hard feelings. I just wish I had the resources to carry it farther.

[Mike]

I agree with Rob! Hey if you need anything man let me know! I cant buy the car as I am poor as Hell but I agree with what ya say!

[natedogg]

And Nate, if you decide you want to tame that set-up down I can provide a good home for some of your recently orphaned performance parts.

Haha! I was wondering who the first would-be scavenger...uhh...would...be.

[KOU In3]

[quote=natedogg,Aug 13 2003, 01:58 PM] [QUOTE=[/QUOTE]
Haha! I was wondering who the first would-be scavenger...uhh...would...be. [/quote]
Yeah, I try to always be the first vulture circling the kill. Classy ain't it?