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User is offline   andrew_baran 
Posted 24 June 2014 - 05:19 PM

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Hi,

I'm Andrew, i'm here to find out as much as I can about ATR's, and maybe even take advantage of the For Sale section in the near future.
My car history largely comprises of larger capacity BMW straight sixes and a Subaru, but currently i've got a little Mazda MX5/Eunos.

I do love my Mazda, but a recent borrowing of a mates CRX (and a complete lack of practicality) has brought me here!

Looking forward to learning what to look for, and hopefully cementing my interest in the car!
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Posted 24 June 2014 - 09:34 PM

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Where are you located?

If your down my way ill show you mine and take you for a VTEC.

I have had mine for 6 years and have never looked back despite spending quite a bit on her due to the lack of care she had before.
1998/99, H22A, Red, Solid-Fabrications 2.25" Tri-Y 4-2-1 manifold, Cat back system, K&N Typhoon, HEL Braded Brake Lines, Polybush Engin Mount, Ferodo DS2500 Pads Front and back. To get: Bremtec drilled and groved Discs, Strut bar upper and lower.
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Posted 25 June 2014 - 06:49 AM

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Hello and welcome. :wave:

Check out the buyers guide but remember that it is a few years old and so rust in certain places are starting to show due to age. :(


Also tell us where you are and like Dan I'm sure an owner will take you for a spin. ;)
Lapping!

*Disclaimer: My attendance or the desire thereof in no way implies a level of confidence, bravardo, understanding or bragging rights of trackcraft which could be concidered to be of an expert level or as part of a new found desire to be a racing driver. :D

 toyracer69, on 17 August 2011 - 11:53 AM, said:

Remember kids, 'Always Hoon Responsibly' :D


 Little Legs, on 04 March 2012 - 05:20 AM, said:

It's Pete's bag baby, don't mess with perfection or he will strike down on thee with vengeance and furious anger - then you will know his name is Toyracer


 Carl Tun, on 17 August 2011 - 11:53 AM, said:

Don't tell but I think red is the best colour...
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Posted 25 June 2014 - 07:26 AM

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Welcome - I was in your position for a couple of weeks and found one I liked. As above, just check buyers guide out and have a look around the arches/chassis legs/boot/sills for rust. Check out gearbox crunching as mentioned in guide and go for one with as much service history as possible. I hopefully collect mine this week :-)
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Posted 25 June 2014 - 09:53 AM

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Thanks guys! Updated my location, always forget that bit! My budget probably leans more towards an earlier car, so i'm particularly interested in the gearbox issue and how often it occurs...
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Posted 25 June 2014 - 12:31 PM

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View Postandrew_baran, on 25 June 2014 - 09:53 AM, said:

Thanks guys! Updated my location, always forget that bit! My budget probably leans more towards an earlier car, so i'm particularly interested in the gearbox issue and how often it occurs...


Only the once, if the correct (updated) parts have been fitted... ;)
Lapping!

*Disclaimer: My attendance or the desire thereof in no way implies a level of confidence, bravardo, understanding or bragging rights of trackcraft which could be concidered to be of an expert level or as part of a new found desire to be a racing driver. :D

 toyracer69, on 17 August 2011 - 11:53 AM, said:

Remember kids, 'Always Hoon Responsibly' :D


 Little Legs, on 04 March 2012 - 05:20 AM, said:

It's Pete's bag baby, don't mess with perfection or he will strike down on thee with vengeance and furious anger - then you will know his name is Toyracer


 Carl Tun, on 17 August 2011 - 11:53 AM, said:

Don't tell but I think red is the best colour...
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Posted 25 June 2014 - 01:13 PM

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Is it likely to affect all pre-facelift cars at some point, or is it more of a "used and abused" kind of issue?
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Posted 25 June 2014 - 01:47 PM

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View Postandrew_baran, on 25 June 2014 - 01:13 PM, said:

Is it likely to affect all pre-facelift cars at some point, or is it more of a "used and abused" kind of issue?


It will effect ALL pre's and some early Facelifts. but it all depends on how the gearbox has been treated. But if its not been done then I would budget that in when looking at a car. You might get lucky but its better to be fore warned than it come as a nasty surprise.... :cry:
Lapping!

*Disclaimer: My attendance or the desire thereof in no way implies a level of confidence, bravardo, understanding or bragging rights of trackcraft which could be concidered to be of an expert level or as part of a new found desire to be a racing driver. :D

 toyracer69, on 17 August 2011 - 11:53 AM, said:

Remember kids, 'Always Hoon Responsibly' :D


 Little Legs, on 04 March 2012 - 05:20 AM, said:

It's Pete's bag baby, don't mess with perfection or he will strike down on thee with vengeance and furious anger - then you will know his name is Toyracer


 Carl Tun, on 17 August 2011 - 11:53 AM, said:

Don't tell but I think red is the best colour...
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Posted 25 June 2014 - 02:36 PM

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You can buy mine for 5.5K if you want :D
1998/99, H22A, Red, Solid-Fabrications 2.25" Tri-Y 4-2-1 manifold, Cat back system, K&N Typhoon, HEL Braded Brake Lines, Polybush Engin Mount, Ferodo DS2500 Pads Front and back. To get: Bremtec drilled and groved Discs, Strut bar upper and lower.
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Posted 25 June 2014 - 02:44 PM

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Welcome :hello2:

Dan are you on drugs? :confused2:
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Posted 25 June 2014 - 03:32 PM

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View Postrichj85, on 25 June 2014 - 02:44 PM, said:

Welcome :hello2:

Dan are you on drugs? :confused2:


Some say that he is........ ;)
Lapping!

*Disclaimer: My attendance or the desire thereof in no way implies a level of confidence, bravardo, understanding or bragging rights of trackcraft which could be concidered to be of an expert level or as part of a new found desire to be a racing driver. :D

 toyracer69, on 17 August 2011 - 11:53 AM, said:

Remember kids, 'Always Hoon Responsibly' :D


 Little Legs, on 04 March 2012 - 05:20 AM, said:

It's Pete's bag baby, don't mess with perfection or he will strike down on thee with vengeance and furious anger - then you will know his name is Toyracer


 Carl Tun, on 17 August 2011 - 11:53 AM, said:

Don't tell but I think red is the best colour...
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Posted 25 June 2014 - 03:57 PM

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I always thought this 5th gear issue was a myth. Mine was 15 years old and on 100k by the time I sold it and it never had the 5th gear synchro done, not by a previous owner or me. Never once crunched into 5th?

My advice would be, if it doesn't crunch on the test drive, look after it with regular gear box oil changes and don't be heavy handed with it :agree:
"You better put the hammer down, unless you want me to drive?"
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Posted 25 June 2014 - 05:10 PM

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View Postrichj85, on 25 June 2014 - 02:44 PM, said:

Welcome :hello2:/>

Dan are you on drugs? :confused2:/>


Take it back 6 years and thats how much mine would have been....
1998/99, H22A, Red, Solid-Fabrications 2.25" Tri-Y 4-2-1 manifold, Cat back system, K&N Typhoon, HEL Braded Brake Lines, Polybush Engin Mount, Ferodo DS2500 Pads Front and back. To get: Bremtec drilled and groved Discs, Strut bar upper and lower.
Risingsunuk.com
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Posted 26 June 2014 - 02:46 PM

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Mmm. There's a lovely red pre-facelift on eBay at the moment - T572 KBH - £1625!!

Think i've made my mind up! Sadly this one is just a few weeks too early...

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Posted 26 June 2014 - 03:44 PM

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Looks good for the money.
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