possible new purchase - help please!!!

[4cylinder01]

hey peeps, i figured i'd start a thread now that im seriously considering buying a dsm. i saw a silver eclipse for sale that a budyy of mine shared with me on facebook. i got a very nice amount from a trust fund and have always wanted a really fast car. supposidly this one is fast so i wanted to ask wheres the best place to learn about these cars. can anyone tell me what things i should look for when i go check this car out?

heres some pics from facebook

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[Calan]

It looks like it's been modded a lot...that means it could either be really fast or a complete POS if the owner didn't take care of it.

Just start reading everything you can. Here is a good place to start: Tech Guide - DSMtuners

 

[jimbob_843]

Search on here to find anything and everything dsm. And.....im sorry calan i cant take this serious with that wiener-mobile. Lol

 

[4cylinder01]

thanks bro. i was told it was fast but i guess i'll find out when i go check it out this weekend. i just put a deposit down for it. can anyone tell if its got a clutch or not? i've never driven a car with a clutch but have heard it's not hard to learn. i'll ###### have to replace the headlight as that won't pass my state inspection. not sure why the guy put a hole in it WTF

 

[Calan]

not sure why the guy put a hole in it WTF

The hole is so that fresh air can hit the air filter directly.

I've seen that car somewhere, but can't place it at the moment.

 

[4cylinder01]

here is the guys fb page http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1406206880

i guess that makes sense with the filter but i'll still have to change it. i just want something fast i can take to car meets and drive around town on the weekends with. maybe use it as a daily if my other car brakes down (chevy corsica).

 

[jpmxrider489]

If it has 3 pedals its clutch. Looks real nice.

 

[99gst_racer]

Looks familiar. Got a link?

EDIT: NM, I see it. WOW, Tim is selling his car?

 

[9!'clipseDOHC]

Whoa, that's Tim Zimmer's DSM. Is this some sort of a joke? He's not really selling it, is he?

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[98mitsgs]

Definitely not the car for you to learn standard transmission in ... poor car.

 

[4cylinder01]

nope, i sent him a deposit to hold the car until i can get to him and drive it back. why isn't this the car for me to learn on? it should be the same no matter what car i learn on. plus i have the whole drive to AZ to learn, so i should be able to get the hang of it.

 

[liquidsilver]

im seriously considering buying a dsm. 09:28 PM

i just put a deposit down for it. 09:42 PM

Yeah that's pretty serious! I call foul...is this a joke ?

 

[Calan]

Holy crap! I knew it looked familiar.

 

[4cylinder01]

heres a working link. last one didn't.
http://www.facebook.com/p/Tim_Zimmer/1406206880

 

[99 gs iowa]

defintly looks clean and well taken care, but i guess looks can be deceiving

 

[4cylinder01]

Yeah that's pretty serious! I call foul...is this a joke ?

it looks like an awesome car and i don't want to loose it like the last one i tried to buy. i sent him a message on facebook and then sent him a deposit. he didn't ask for much to hold it so even if i see it and don't like it no big deal.

so can anyone tell me more about it??? i like all the chrome parts in the engine bay. i might replace the struts though as i've read a couple posts on here that said the green (tien?) are better for handling. i also have some 18" wheels that have multiple lug patterns that i hope will fit.

 

[twicks69]

No joke, I had it up for $32K and have one other person looking at it next week who is going to fly in and check it out.

I purchased a JDM RHD 1985 Mazda RX-7 Turbo.

I have discussed selling my car for years and have had it up on DSMTrader on and off for a while. Joey sent me a hold downpayment for it.

 

[Calan]

i like all the chrome parts in the engine bay.

You're buying an 8 sec car, and you like all the chrome parts in the engine bay?

Awesome.

 

[snowborder714]

so can anyone tell me more about it??? i like all the chrome parts in the engine bay. i might replace the struts though as i've read a couple posts on here that said the green (tien?) are better for handling. i also have some 18" wheels that have multiple lug patterns that i hope will fit.

So you want to make a full out drag car handle well? And I'm guessing since you were reading about suspension that you also read about the suggested Koni setup that has proven much better?

Have you ever driven a fast car before? This is going to be a whole new beast if you haven't. Also, you better have a garage and a bunch of tools (or really deep pockets) as these cars require a lot of maintenance once you get to this level.

 

[4cylinder01]

You're buying an 8 sec car, and you like all the chrome parts in the engine bay?

Awesome.

hey it's gotta look good too! the 18's i have are chrome as well so it should match well if they fit.

So you want to make a full out drag car handle well? And I'm guessing since you were reading about suspension that you also read about the suggested Koni setup that has proven much better?

Have you ever driven a fast car before? This is going to be a whole new beast if you haven't. Also, you better have a garage and a bunch of tools (or really deep pockets) as these cars require a lot of maintenance once you get to this level.

i don't need it to handle extremly well, but just better than stock. plus, i like green. i did read about the Koni's but don't think i need anything that good.

i haven't driven anything this fast, but i've driven some 500hp cars. i have a carport and a 80 piece tool kit from sears - will that work?

 

[jimbob_843]

This cannot be serious..... So you have 32k to throw at a heavily modded car that you know nothing about and cant even drive? On top of that why would twiks69 sell his car off like this? Why is there a douche canoe as an avatar? What is going on?? ??????;;;

 

[Calan]

On top of that why would twiks69 sell his car off like this?

I'm guessing it has something to do with this:

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/hangout/432008-my-new-ride-getting-out-game.html

 

[jimbob_843]

Man.....someone must have hacked his profile....april fools? Or do you guys think this is legit?

 

[snowborder714]

It's up on his Facebook page, so I don't think it's a fake.

 

[SupremeDsm]

You will ruin that car if you put chrome wheels on it! And on top of that everyone will make fun of you.