Pdx dl

[LC4CARL]

Nothing wrong with a bit of trial and error when it comes to personal preference. Harald runs 400's on the nose of his 242! I'm pleased with the ride on my wagon. They say that the rear end of the 245 is bit heavier than a sedan. Don't know.

[Texas240]

Originally Posted by LC4CARL

Nothing wrong with a bit of trial and error when it comes to personal preference. Harald runs 400's on the nose of his 242! I'm pleased with the ride on my wagon. They say that the rear end of the 245 is bit heavier than a sedan. Don't know.

I had gaz on the rears but it just felt like it was crashing and hitting so hard on the rears over bumps or humps in roads on residentials. On the softest setting or the hardest it just never felt right. Ive been tempted to try some billy HD's in the rear cause I remember those felt really good on chopped stock springs back in the day.

[Harlard]

Originally Posted by Texas240

I had gaz on the rears but it just felt like it was crashing and hitting so hard on the rears over bumps or humps in roads on residentials. On the softest setting or the hardest it just never felt right. Ive been tempted to try some billy HD's in the rear cause I remember those felt really good on chopped stock springs back in the day.

Maybe specced wrong? My Gazs are smoother than billy HDs with IPD springs.

[Texas240]

Originally Posted by Harlard

Maybe specced wrong? My Gazs are smoother than billy HDs with IPD springs.

Who knows. I have no idea what I did with the paper work that came with them. I'll probably throw them on again. I might even drop to a 125lb spring in the back. Im just like bla at this point.

[LC4CARL]

She's a beautiful wagon. What wheels and tires are those?

[Texas240]

Originally Posted by LC4CARL

She's a beautiful wagon. What wheels and tires are those?

Mine?

[LC4CARL]

Originally Posted by Texas240

Mine?

Yes sir.

[Texas240]

Originally Posted by LC4CARL

Yes sir.

Why thank you. Its not as pretty as she was when I got her back in Jan of 2008. Roof took a beating from being the summer sun in Texas over the years before getting a proper garage spot. If only I could dial in the rear suspension.

[LC4CARL]

If you were me, what would you do next with the DL? Its actually a decent car now. In my mind next steps are expensive and only moderately interesting (more turbo, modern efi and a stronger transmission).

Call it "done" and drive it twice a month? A lot of my frustration is the covid car show ban. But even without that, I used tinker with the car every night and I miss that. Perhaps it's time to move on.

[Harlard]

Get a welder and learn to make brackets

[MrBrown]

If it were my car and I was bored and there were no shows and I had desire to do anything, I would prep for paint and body and paint it, wet sand, and polish it for when the shows start back up.

[Harlard]

Oh yeah you should definitely invest in painting tools so I can mooch off your equipment and expertise later on

[LC4CARL]

Originally Posted by MrBrown

If it were my car and I was bored and there were no shows and I had desire to do anything, I would prep for paint and body and paint it, wet sand, and polish it for when the shows start back up.

Good idea.

I painted my parents LeSabre and G20 window van in the driveway 100 years ago. Did my Firebird while working in a body shop as gopher. All of them where a ton of work. All of them looked way better when done. It’s a real skill. Takes a ton on patience. Maybe I could take some classes at the junior college.

[MrBrown]

You don’t need classes. Just do it.

[Harlard]

Originally Posted by MrBrown

You don’t need classes. Just do it.

*swoosh*

[LC4CARL]

I may still have my old Binks siphon gun around here someplace.

Back when I had "game."

[brendon_ak]

Originally Posted by LC4CARL

If you were me, what would you do next with the DL? Its actually a decent car now. In my mind next steps are expensive and only moderately interesting (more turbo, modern efi and a stronger transmission).

Call it "done" and drive it twice a month? A lot of my frustration is the covid car show ban. But even without that, I used tinker with the car every night and I miss that. Perhaps it's time to move on.

Time for the t5 swap, it's not that hard and really transforms the car. Have you installed sound deadening? That's some thing I want to do, quiet the car down a touch. Are you running LH2.4? That's a good mod too so you can get some tuneable chips and wake the car up (I have LH2.4 but haven't gotten chips yet).

Happy help spin wrenches if you want. My car is at my buddies up in Spokane so I'm kind of jonsing to wrench! Also we can pull your motor and pressure wash the engine bay, you know..for fun;)

[brendon_ak]

Also, buy these

https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/...139687905.html

[LC4CARL]

Originally Posted by brendon_ak

Also, buy these

https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/...139687905.html

Wow! I remember those.

I really do need to fix the GD oil leak (s). Making a mess of the new garage floor.

While it's out I think I'll upgrade the turbo and T5. Probably should redo the wire harness for the EFI. And paint the engine compartment too. May as well upgrade the clutch while I'm at it. And I always wanted one of those fancy intercoolers. Oh heck, 2.1 isn't enough. I should get a newer 2.3...



In all seriousness. Perhaps that is just what I do. Take it off the road for 6-12 months and work my way through the engine and trans. Dunno. "Good money after bad?" Without a doubt. But it would give me a hobby again. LS / T5 swap for $5k-ish? 8V turbo Redblock / T5 for ?? Or just fix the leaks and enjoy a "sporty" wagon.

[brendon_ak]

Focus on the leaks, fix those like you know you should have, you're so close. Clean the bay and block with a pressure washer, clean the subframe. 15g turbo is good, move over to LH2.4 so you have some flexibility in the future. T5 is easy, custom driveshaft is a couple hundred bucks, clutch from Yoshi, flywheel from STS. Make sure you get a bellhousing that can mount the hall sensor. Those changes will transform the car completely!

[LC4CARL]

Thanks boss.

Chicks dig Fuch's...

[brendon_ak]

Love that pic and I miss my car!

Chick dig Gotti wheels, get those! 225/45r15 tires start at $125 for high performance summer meats

[LC4CARL]

Fun with cameras.

[LC4CARL]

If you wanted a "modern" EFI set up, for +/- 250 WHP power, what system would you recommend?

[Harlard]

Usquirt