Help Me Pick A Bunkie Car!

[10 4]

I've just seen this and I want it...

http://perth.gumtree.com.au/c-Cars-Vehicles-Motorbikes-Parts-cars-Honda-Civic-W0QQAdIdZ288305726#

[Jonno34]

those are aight in blaaack

too freaking modern man, i think you should go old school with me next time!

For now ... we're gay

civics were amazingly modern even in the old days though .. a/c and whatnot when corollas didnt have em

[Jonno34]

Immobilisers are so expensive ... $145 for the cheapest one I could find

[10 4]

What...

Mines got one of those gay stick it in every time you start the car ones, pretty sure they're $99 @ Ashley Electrical...

[Jonno34]

Whoa what the! ok let me call up!

[Jonno34]

Nah dude ashley is 139 for their cheapest one now

mines getting one of those stick it in ones too though

[10 4]

Ahh they've raised prices maybe... I hate it lol, prefer no immob but silly government / amateur thieves...

[cannabiscorpse]

That civic is nice looking for the price. Looks more like a reasonable daily than a bunkie though- im with jonno, i say go old school man!

As far as an immobiliser goes man, my old boy used to rig up a relay switch to my parker lights so it wouldnt go without the lights on. Was quite funny cause i used to forget to tell friends/mechanics etc they would be trying for ages before they called me lol. Simple as design, but it was cheap and easy (for him haha)

[Jonno34]

Old skool is kool ... I cant figure how to live without a/c though ..

in winter = foggy windows without a/c, in summer = smelly due to armpits

hahah that would be more convenient than those damn stick it in every time you drive designs ..

$145 from an RAC approved dude who will come to me I think I got an alright deal .. bit strange paying almost 1/4 of my car's value for an immobiliser though

and I still need to find a second hand excel haynes manual!

[10 4]

For $145 I'd go to $200 and get keyless with remote locking lol..

[rgr34]

aircon was an option in ke corollas like ke30,55,70.... not many got it thou....hard to find one with air con but they do exist! lol

[Jonno34]

Ahh, if i ever find one ill buy it NOW and sell the sexcel asap!

1991 Corollas/holden novas didnt even have aircon .. i was rather shocked at that

Hahah Yeah true that James its actually about 190 for the remotes ... but that 45 could be spent elsewhere! plus im not planning to keep the car toooo long

[Jonno34]

Sent the sexcel into K mart auto service - THEY GIVE FREE VEHICLE INSPECTIONS

i now have a list of whats wrong with it ..

Rear Brakes require replacing (the shoes)

Brake + clutch fluid require replacing

Air + fuel filter requite replacing

R/H outer CV Joint requires replacing

coolant hoses and possible bottom pipe require replacing

cat requires replacing - broken inside

shocks + sway bar bushes require replacing

exhaust manifold leaking - possibly cracked

windscreen washers not working + wiper arms require replacing

small oil leaks

front wheel bearings require replacing

Dont think theres anything too bad!

[cannabiscorpse]

Sent the sexcel into K mart auto service - THEY GIVE FREE VEHICLE INSPECTIONS

i now have a list of whats wrong with it ..

Rear Brakes require replacing (the shoes)

Brake + clutch fluid require replacing

Air + fuel filter requite replacing

R/H outer CV Joint requires replacing

coolant hoses and possible bottom pipe require replacing

cat requires replacing - broken inside

shocks + sway bar bushes require replacing

exhaust manifold leaking - possibly cracked

windscreen washers not working + wiper arms require replacing

small oil leaks

front wheel bearings require replacing

Dont think theres anything too bad!

Doesnt sound too bad to me mate! Sure the list is quite long, and there will be some time involved, but hey- thats what the bunkie is for! Definitely learn some much needed hands on knowledge along the way!! Most of that list is composed of very cheap parts, and some i wouldnt bother with (cough cough- cat) TBH i would be suprised if the Mrs daily vx commodore came out with a list that looked better than that..

[Jonno34]

Yea the guys at K mart said the ones I should work on first are the front wheel bearings, brakes, and the brake/clutch fluid flush + replace

most of the problems arent major ..

I picked up the Haynes manual, will get to work on the car asap after exams are done .. or maybe even before

Just need tools and stuff first (NO MORE MONEY)

btw they had a cool program ..

vehiclevisuals.net.au

just checked its 440 a year

but it had some really good animations etc

Edited June 10, 2011 by Jonno34

[cannabiscorpse]

Yea the guys at K mart said the ones I should work on first are the front wheel bearings, brakes, and the brake/clutch fluid flush + replace

most of the problems arent major ..

I picked up the Haynes manual, will get to work on the car asap after exams are done .. or maybe even before

Just need tools and stuff first (NO MORE MONEY)

btw they had a cool program ..

vehiclevisuals.net.au

just checked its 440 a year

but it had some really good animations etc

definitely agree with the kmart blokes there.. bearings and brakes are going to get dangerous if not attended to at some point, and i would suggest replacing the radiator hoses that are worn, as its never fun to overheat But otherwise things like exhaust manifold are just going to make it sound 'ticky'

As far as tools, maybe you can get some help of a friend/family member in the meantime until you get stocked up!

[Jonno34]

I can probably afford the basic tools (axle stands + jack) ... but dont really want to stinge on em

might just rent out m'mates place - about 55 bucks for the first hour and the rates go down from there until I can afford some good tools

family doesnt have much in the way of tools .. and garage doesnt have much in the way of space plus i live on a hill lol

but ill do what i can

ive never heard of a brake "Shoe" before ...

freakin exams, i wanna get started already hahah

[cannabiscorpse]

I can probably afford the basic tools (axle stands + jack) ... but dont really want to stinge on em

might just rent out m'mates place - about 55 bucks for the first hour and the rates go down from there until I can afford some good tools

family doesnt have much in the way of tools .. and garage doesnt have much in the way of space plus i live on a hill lol

but ill do what i can

ive never heard of a brake "Shoe" before ...

freakin exams, i wanna get started already hahah

Sounds like a plan mate! As far as a brake shoe goes it is just the pad set up in a drum brake.

[Jonno34]

Ahh okay no worries that should be an easy fix then!

[10 4]

I cbf fixing anything. I'll service it, but thats it.