what was I thinking?

4bangen · 06-02-2020, 07:33 AM

On a whim Saturday, I pulled the trigger on a huge pile o turd. I have been wanting to go rally racing for a while but none of my cars are suited for it. Either to high, to low, to nice or rare. So here we are. Cars not as bad as it looks, mechanically speaking its a good car. physically it's a disaster! In my mind that makes it perfect for dirt rally. Plan is to clean it up a little, throw a quick rattle can paint job on it, 2" lift, some all terrain tires, fix the power steering, and add sub frame connectors. Then bomb the crap out of it at the local rally track. other than that, I figure the stock 215hp will be fine for my skill level. This is my first SN95, and It's probably the ugliest car I've ever owned, but I think I'm in love.
enjoy the horror...

y'all got any spare parts laying around for this stock as hell shitbox?

BLAKE · 06-02-2020, 08:04 AM

Awesome! Sounds like a fun idea. Could only have been better if it was a 94-95 pushrod engine. Still, that's gonna be fun.

4bangen · 06-02-2020, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BLAKE

Awesome! Sounds like a fun idea. Could only have been better if it was a 94-95 pushrod engine. Still, that's gonna be fun.

it is a pushrod engine. 95 5.0l

Mach1 · 06-02-2020, 08:20 AM

love it!

BLAKE · 06-02-2020, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 4bangen

it is a pushrod engine. 95 5.0l

Well hot damn! Tail lights fooled me. You did it right.

4bangen · 06-02-2020, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BLAKE

Well hot damn! Tail lights fooled me. You did it right.

lol, ya they've been swapped. I wouldn't have gone for it if it was a 2 valve. I don't think I'll be able to hurt this motor as long as I keep it stock power. The next event is June 28th. I should have it ready by then.

cool cat · 06-02-2020, 08:29 AM

That looks like fun. How are you going to lift it?

4bangen · 06-02-2020, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by cool cat

That looks like fun. How are you going to lift it?

For now, spring spacers, shocks and struts.

Trip McNeely · 06-02-2020, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 4bangen

For now, spring spacers, shocks and struts.

I have all 4 stock 2016 F150 shock/strut/spring assemblies in my basement. lol

4bangen · 06-02-2020, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip McNeely

I have all 4 stock 2016 F150 shock/strut/spring assemblies in my basement. lol

where there's a welder there's a way. lol

Trip McNeely · 06-02-2020, 11:25 AM

If i was local you could have them for free and yeah im sure you could figure out a way haha. they are heavy as shit though, i don't feel like paying for shipping from here.

4bangen · 06-02-2020, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip McNeely

If i was local you could have them for free and yeah im sure you could figure out a way haha. they are heavy as shit though, i don't feel like paying for shipping from here.

I think I'll be fine without them.

HarrisonTX · 06-02-2020, 11:29 AM

Lookin forward to following the shananagins!

Question though, in the thumbnail for the youtubes you put in the link, how come theres an old mans dick next to "RUM", and under the word "builder.com"

Stephen · 06-02-2020, 11:32 AM

Find the ugliest oops enamel you can from Home Depot and paint it with that! Keep it budget friendly!

Trip McNeely · 06-02-2020, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen

Find the ugliest oops enamel you can from Home Depot and paint it with that! Keep it budget friendly!

No way! Clearcoat that paint!

Tx Redneck · 06-02-2020, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by HarrisonTX

Lookin forward to following the shananagins!

Question though, in the thumbnail for the youtubes you put in the link, how come theres an old mans dick next to "RUM", and under the word "builder.com"

Now I can't unsee it, thanks. :/

4bangen · 06-02-2020, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by HarrisonTX

Lookin forward to following the shananagins!

Question though, in the thumbnail for the youtubes you put in the link, how come theres an old mans dick next to "RUM", and under the word "builder.com"

It's a Rorschach test, you see what your brain wants to see. lol

actually its an inverted B-17.

4bangen · 06-02-2020, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip McNeely

No way! Clearcoat that paint!

I'd love to keep it that way, but the wife has informed me it cant park at our house till its painted. lol

BLAKE · 06-02-2020, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 4bangen

I'd love to keep it that way, but the wife has informed me it cant park at our house till its painted. lol

Too bad. The way it is now is so ugly it's perfect. What color are you gonna paint it?

As you can tell, this is a perfect terrible idea. I think we're all jealous, lol.

red89notch · 06-02-2020, 11:59 AM

Wana swap spindles? I have some great condition 99 spindles and need some 94-95 ones for my Fairmont.

06-02-2020, 07:33 AM	#1
4bangen ©4bangen© Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 6,595	what was I thinking? On a whim Saturday, I pulled the trigger on a huge pile o turd. I have been wanting to go rally racing for a while but none of my cars are suited for it. Either to high, to low, to nice or rare. So here we are. Cars not as bad as it looks, mechanically speaking its a good car. physically it's a disaster! In my mind that makes it perfect for dirt rally. Plan is to clean it up a little, throw a quick rattle can paint job on it, 2" lift, some all terrain tires, fix the power steering, and add sub frame connectors. Then bomb the crap out of it at the local rally track. other than that, I figure the stock 215hp will be fine for my skill level. This is my first SN95, and It's probably the ugliest car I've ever owned, but I think I'm in love. enjoy the horror... y'all got any spare parts laying around for this stock as hell shitbox?

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06-02-2020, 08:04 AM	#2
BLAKE Lifer Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 24,080	Awesome! Sounds like a fun idea. Could only have been better if it was a 94-95 pushrod engine. Still, that's gonna be fun.

06-02-2020, 08:29 AM	#7
cool cat Lifer Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 16,728	That looks like fun. How are you going to lift it?

06-02-2020, 11:25 AM	#11
Trip McNeely Black Ac Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 39,256	If i was local you could have them for free and yeah im sure you could figure out a way haha. they are heavy as shit though, i don't feel like paying for shipping from here.