The Finder of Paths

[Rupert]

Ah, that's like the POWER button for my Camry. My parents freaked out when they found out I used it. "I DON'T WANT YOU GETTING TICKETS!" I had to have my dad drive the car to let him experience the anemic fury firsthand. He promptly dropped his objection.

My first Trooper had one of those. Pretty much pointless. I usually just shifted the transmission myself when I wanted to hold a gear. It also had a Winter mode, where it would start in second gear. I never got to use it, because the only time it snowed in Bellingham when I had it, there was a flat tire.

I never should have sold that thing...

[Rupert]

Including Trep, but usually by the end of it we find out that it never was his car.

That's pretty cool, I'm sure it would be fun offroad. On road, I'm not so sure...

So far, so good, off road. I would probably lower the body an inch (if possible) and lift the suspension a couple of inches. Maybe put an LSD in the rear and get some longer travel suspension bits. The whole thing is full of dust, though, so buttons and such seem to get a little stuck.

On road, it handles like shit. Something is wrong with the alignment or the suspension/steering, because it won't hold a line very well in a curve at speed. The brakes are also touchy. Not too thrilled in that department at the moment. It would probably be cheap, though, and it's got the sweet 4.3 Vortec (which would sound great with a better intake and exhaust). Transmission is obviously automatic, and it kind of sucks nuts. We'll see.

[Secret Chimp]

I hate Blazers. Don't buy it or I'll reluctantly hate you.

[280Z Turbo]

I hate Blazers. Don't buy it or I'll reluctantly hate you.

Agreed.

Jimmys are much better.

[Rupert]

Agreed.

Jimmys are much better.

I was thinking about Bravadas, actually. They have those sweet... Oldsmobile badges.

[Rupert]

I hate Blazers. Don't buy it or I'll reluctantly hate you.

Why? They're pretty capable.

[Eye of the Tiger]

What's the symptoms again?

j/k, the fuel gauge doen't work

As far as the engine, sometimes it runs about 100%, but usually it hit a flat spot around 1500 rpm. Ticking sound msybe from exhaust manifold. I'm thinking weak spark, or bad mixture, or both.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Why? They're pretty capable.

Capable, sure, but Blazers are pretty dumpy, man.

[The Pirate]

j/k, the fuel gauge doen't work

As far as the engine, sometimes it runs about 100%, but usually it hit a flat spot around 1500 rpm. Ticking sound msybe from exhaust manifold. I'm thinking weak spark, or bad mixture, or both.

Exhaust manifold was a weak spot on that engine, IIRC.  The exhaust manifold on my dad's Pathfinder developed a crack around 80K miles.  It was fixed under a recall/service bulletin at the dealership for no charge to him.  His was a '98 SE with the VG33, I don't know if there was a similar service order for your generation.  It's probably for naught anyway, I'd imagine that you're well over the age/mileage terms.

For the price you paid, that stuff is all pretty minor though.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Exhaust manifold was a weak spot on that engine, IIRC.  The exhaust manifold on my dad's Pathfinder developed a crack around 80K miles.  It was fixed under a recall/service bulletin at the dealership for no charge to him.  His was a '98 SE with the VG33, I don't know if there was a similar service order for your generation.  It's probably for naught anyway, I'd imagine that you're well over the age/mileage terms.

For the price you paid, that stuff is all pretty minor though.

If the manifolds are indeed cracked, then it seems the only option would be to get headers

[280Z Turbo]

If the manifolds are indeed cracked, then it seems the only option would be to get headers

What about a turbo exhaust manifold?

[the Teuton]

Nick's first un-money pit in a while looks like it's soon going to be another money pit.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Nick's first un-money pit in a while looks like it's soon going to be another money pit.

I never said thus wasn't a money pit. In fact, I like it so much, that I may make it into my biggest money pit yet.

[280Z Turbo]

I never said thus wasn't a money pit. In fact, I like it so much, that I may make it into my biggest money pit yet.

Uh oh...

Looks like he's going to sell the Swift. Good luck trying to explain where the backseat went.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Uh oh...

Looks like he's going to sell the Swift. Good luck trying to explain where the backseat went.

I have a two vehicle minimum policy.

[TBR]

I have a two vehicle minimum policy.

You still have a motorcycle don't you?

[Eye of the Tiger]

You still have a motorcycle don't you?

[TBR]

Sorry, I beg forgiveness.

It is kind of hard to keep track you know.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Sorry, I beg forgiveness.

It is kind of hard to keep track you know.

I have considered your request for forgiveness, and have decided to decline it on the grounds that my current vehicle lineup is clearly displayed in my sig.

[the Teuton]

Can you p0st the whole list?

[Eye of the Tiger]

Can you p0st the whole list?

wat

[Vinsanity]

Can you p0st the whole list?

+1

and provide stats like in Psilos's sig

[280Z Turbo]

Email it to us in an Excel spreadsheet. It will be easier that way.

[Eye of the Tiger]

shit guise, l hope I'm not forgetting anything...

1.   1988.5 Suzuki Samurai  JA
2.   1990 Buick Skylark 3.3L V6
3.   2002 Honda Civic EX sedan 5spd
4.   1994 Ford Ranger XLT 2wd 4.0   5spd short bed reg cab   
5.   2004 Dodge Neon SRT-4
6.   1990 Honda Civic std hatch 4spd 1.5L   
7.   2005 Ford Focus ZX3 S 5spd
8.   1984 Suzuki SJ410   hardtop 1.0L 4cyl
9.   1979 Pontiac Grand LeMans 350-V8
10.  1979 Chevrolet C-10 355-V8 3-on-the-tree
11.  1998 Suzuki Esteem wagon 1.6L 5spd
12.  1990 Audi V8 Quattro 3.2L V8
13.  1994 Ford Escort LX sedan 1.8L
14.  1997 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.slo
15.  1989 Volvo 760 Turbo Wagen 2.3L
16.  1995 Suzuki Swift 1.3L 5spd hatch
17.  1991 Nissan Pathfinder SE-V6

1.  1977 Suzuki GS750   
2.  2000 Yahaha V-Star 650   
3.  1980 Honda CM 400      
4.  1990 Kawasaki EX500   
5.  1979 Suzuki GS550L

[TBR]

shit guise, l hope I'm not forgetting anything...

1.   1988.5 Suzuki Samurai  JA
2.   1990 Buick Skylark 3.3L V6
3.   2002 Honda Civic EX sedan 5spd
4.   1994 Ford Ranger XLT 2wd 4.0   5spd short bed reg cab   
5.   2004 Dodge Neon SRT-4
6.   1990 Honda Civic std hatch 4spd 1.5L   
7.   2005 Ford Focus ZX3 S 5spd
8.   1984 Suzuki SJ410   hardtop 1.0L 4cyl
9.   1979 Pontiac Grand LeMans 350-V8
10.  1979 Chevrolet C-10 355-V8 3-on-the-tree
11.  1998 Suzuki Esteem wagon 1.6L 5spd
12.  1990 Audi V8 Quattro 3.2L V8
13.  1994 Ford Escort LX sedan 1.8L
14.  1997 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.slo
15.  1989 Volvo 760 Turbo Wagen 2.3L
16.  1995 Suzuki Swift 1.3L 5spd hatch
17.  1991 Nissan Pathfinder SE-V6

1.  1977 Suzuki GS750   
2.  2000 Yahaha V-Star 650   
3.  1980 Honda CM 400      
4.  1990 Kawasaki EX500   
5.  1979 Suzuki GS550L

And you've been driving ~10 years?

[Eye of the Tiger]

And you've been driving ~10 years?

Almost 11 now.

[Laconian]

shit guise, l hope I'm not forgetting anything...

1.   1988.5 Suzuki Samurai  JA
2.   1990 Buick Skylark 3.3L V6
3.   2002 Honda Civic EX sedan 5spd
4.   1994 Ford Ranger XLT 2wd 4.0   5spd short bed reg cab   
5.   2004 Dodge Neon SRT-4
6.   1990 Honda Civic std hatch 4spd 1.5L   
7.   2005 Ford Focus ZX3 S 5spd
8.   1984 Suzuki SJ410   hardtop 1.0L 4cyl
9.   1979 Pontiac Grand LeMans 350-V8
10.  1979 Chevrolet C-10 355-V8 3-on-the-tree
11.  1998 Suzuki Esteem wagon 1.6L 5spd
12.  1990 Audi V8 Quattro 3.2L V8
13.  1994 Ford Escort LX sedan 1.8L
14.  1997 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.slo
15.  1989 Volvo 760 Turbo Wagen 2.3L
16.  1995 Suzuki Swift 1.3L 5spd hatch
17.  1991 Nissan Pathfinder SE-V6

1.  1977 Suzuki GS750   
2.  2000 Yahaha V-Star 650   
3.  1980 Honda CM 400      
4.  1990 Kawasaki EX500   
5.  1979 Suzuki GS550L

What about your Duster? YOUR DUSTAH!

[Eye of the Tiger]

What about your Duster? YOUR DUSTAH!

Damn, I can't believe I forgot that! That was between the Chevy truck and... the V-Star, and the SJ410, and... that brings the count up to 18 LOL


1.   1988.5 Suzuki Samurai  JA
2.   1990 Buick Skylark 3.3L V6
3.   2002 Honda Civic EX sedan 5spd
4.   1994 Ford Ranger XLT 2wd 4.0   5spd short bed reg cab   
5.   2004 Dodge Neon SRT-4
6.   1990 Honda Civic std hatch 4spd 1.5L   
7.   2005 Ford Focus ZX3 S 5spd
8.   1984 Suzuki SJ410   hardtop 1.0L 4cyl
9.   1979 Pontiac Grand LeMans 350-V8
10.  1994 Plymouth Sundance Duster 3.0 V6
11.  1979 Chevrolet C-10 355-V8 3-on-the-tree
12.  1998 Suzuki Esteem wagon 1.6L 5spd
13.  1990 Audi V8 Quattro 3.2L V8
14.  1994 Ford Escort LX sedan 1.9L
15.  1997 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.slo
16.  1989 Volvo 760 Turbo Wagen 2.3L
17.  1995 Suzuki Swift 1.3L 5spd hatch
18.  1991 Nissan Pathfinder SE-V6

1.  1977 Suzuki GS750   
2.  2000 Yahaha V-Star 650   
3.  1980 Honda CM 400     
4.  1990 Kawasaki EX500   
5.  1979 Suzuki GS550L

[Rupert]

Capable, sure, but Blazers are pretty dumpy, man.

Which is why they're cheap!

Shit, they've got power mirrors and A/C, which is more than the Ranger can say.

Still, if the Ranger had 4wd, I would never sell it.

[Rupert]

+1

and provide stats like in Psilos's sig