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'93 5spd Kia/Mazda festiva L, want to mod, help me decide!

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    Alright so, the car is dope af just stock. Somehow they've made it drive like a race car even though it's just a 1.3 liter 4 cyclinder lul ....

    Anyway, for starters I'm updating the headlights to HID 5000k color (because blue lights are fucking gay), and I have to play with the front brakes and e brake line and get a set of two new tires. The front ones are brand new, but the back are unevenly bald which makes the car shake at speeds over 65mph... and I'd really like to take it on the freeway since 40-45 mpg is just too cool and I like to drive around the country to meet people. It's the perfect size for me and my dog to camp out in as well lmao I just have to sleep in the fetal position which idgaf about.

    But I want to work on the engine next.... Anyone have suggestions? I have more than several other friends giving me ideas/advice as well, and many other festiva owners who have modded their own already. Right now everything on mine is stock. What seems popular is swapping out for a ford escort engine with further modding... but idk, the engine bay is so huge, I suppose I should ask my festiva friends what can possibly fit in it since I have access to any engines or parts I want lol
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    Narc Naturally Camouflaged [connect my yokel-like scolytidae]
    you do the work yourself?




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    Isn't he pretty. I named him after the fastest dog in the wild west, and the stig.... Meet The Quig.
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    Originally posted by Narc you do the work yourself?




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    yes. I have all the tools. I've been working on cars since I was like 6. Also took auto repair classes in high school.

    This car is the perfect weight for me to work on. My other vehicle weighs a million lbs and has too much electrical bullshit so I don't fuck with it.

    THIS CAR, HOWEVER...I am about to make super fancy. All the way down to the body work, which I have to learn how to do, but I have a tutor standing by.
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    infinityshock Black Hole
    Originally posted by Kinkou Alright so, the car is dope af just stock. Somehow they've made it drive like a race car even though it's just a 1.3 liter 4 cyclinder lul ….

    Anyway, for starters I'm updating the headlights to HID 5000k color (because blue lights are fucking gay), and I have to play with the front brakes and e brake line and get a set of two new tires. The front ones are brand new, but the back are unevenly bald which makes the car shake at speeds over 65mph… and I'd really like to take it on the freeway since 40-45 mpg is just too cool and I like to drive around the country to meet people. It's the perfect size for me and my dog to camp out in as well lmao I just have to sleep in the fetal position which idgaf about.

    But I want to work on the engine next…. Anyone have suggestions? I have more than several other friends giving me ideas/advice as well, and many other festiva owners who have modded their own already. Right now everything on mine is stock. What seems popular is swapping out for a ford escort engine with further modding… but idk, the engine bay is so huge, I suppose I should ask my festiva friends what can possibly fit in it since I have access to any engines or parts I want lol

    jesus fucking christ.

    I don't want to believe this is even a real thread.

    my only suggestion is to get a car. that thing in the pic...isn't a car. it's more like...a pregnant roller skate
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    Narc Naturally Camouflaged [connect my yokel-like scolytidae]
    Lol. Old cars are the best tho.
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    I got other cars. "real cars"

    I LOVE THIS FESTIVA THOUGH YOU JUST DONT UNDERSTAND

    if you could drive it you would understand. It just grabs you by the soul bruh
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    infinityshock Black Hole
    Originally posted by Kinkou I got other cars. "real cars"

    I LOVE THIS FESTIVA THOUGH YOU JUST DONT UNDERSTAND

    if you could drive it you would understand. It just grabs you by the soul bruh

    no...it doesnt. it's a shitbox.
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    Originally posted by Kinkou

    Isn't he pretty. I named him after the fastest dog in the wild west, and the stig…. Meet The Quig.

    Definitely a classic. Where do you plan on going? How many miles are on it?
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    cover it in various pieces of chewed gum then park it at roadside tourist attractions along highways in the middle of nowhere and charge tourists $5 for pictures
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    The mileage is low. Around 30K. It was used as a tow behind for a camper :D only issue I have with this is they towed it by bolting some tow bar to the front bumper and disabling the wheel from locking ever again.. tho I don't really care about that for now lol

    Green, you are genius, as always! <3
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    I wouldn't swap any car engine with 30k miles.
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    infinityshock Black Hole
    Originally posted by Kinkou The mileage is low. Around 30K. It was used as a tow behind for a camper :D only issue I have with this is they towed it by bolting some tow bar to the front bumper and disabling the wheel from locking ever again.. tho I don't really care about that for now lol

    Green, you are genius, as always! <3

    the entire suspension system has the mileage it was towed...meaning bearings, seals, shocks, springs, etc have excess wear. tranny, too...if they didn't alter it properly
    The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire!
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    Thanks infinity. That was my thought too. Replace everything underneath that I need to and get a fresh set of tires to replace the two bald ones in the back... then I shall be off to terrorize my web friends across the country for a few hundred bucks round trip.

    Bearings are good right now, shocks and springs are rusty. It's a 5 spd stick, it could MAYBE use a new clutch plate, I haven't determined this for sure yet I've only been driving it daily for about 5 or 6 days now. It works pretty well afaik so I don't think it NEEDS replacing.
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    I tried to take a size reference photo but I failed. I am a loser with no one to take my picture. :(
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    infinityshock Black Hole
    Originally posted by Kinkou

    I tried to take a size reference photo but I failed. I am a loser with no one to take my picture. :(

    you're not fat or hideously deformed...

    something is wrong here.

    it's no other option than a dude that has pics from a chick that he's posting
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    I lost a 100 lbs about 10 years ago. So, I WAS fat..... hence I grew up on the web then I just couldn't leave it lol
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    infinityshock Black Hole
    Originally posted by Kinkou I lost a 100 lbs about 10 years ago. So, I WAS fat….. hence I grew up on the web then I just couldn't leave it lol

    no...it wouldnt factor into the equation. its your* current physical state that affects interpersonal interaction.

    *im still placing bets 'you' are a guy troll...or a fat wildebeest chick trolling.
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    You're just an idiot and don't know who I am. It's okay you can calm down about it now. Figure it out on your own. Lmao
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    infinityshock Black Hole
    Originally posted by Kinkou You're just an idiot and don't know who I am. It's okay you can calm down about it now. Figure it out on your own. Lmao

    i dont need to know who you are...nor do i care
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