Guest Nic-Rebel450CA Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 BABY! Yep, that's right, Nic is gonna be a Daddy. Just found out a couple days ago. Wasn't exactly planned (and we took our means to try to prevent) but I wouldnt call it a mistake. Now, what do you guys think? It's gonna be a 2004 240-Baby I am definitely thinking of going with a turbo setup. Maybe an R-Baby-26DET. I am pretty sure a B.O.V. and an external wastegate would come in handy. I'm concerned about leaks though. I dont know if I would trust any stop-leak, so I guess I will just have to keep feeding it as fast as it drains out. What about exhaust? I dont think an open exhaust is a good idea because I could end up with sutty deposits everywhere! What about seat covers? Cloth seems a little too old-school. Ok, chime in guys, serious or funny.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 deff put on some ZG overfenders congrats man... name the kid Z mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 Just be carefull......the timing is off from the factory and they tend to backfire through the exhaust and intake, usually spilling raw fuel or spent fuel and gas Oil changes are frequent and disposable filters are a must. The intake usually has no resonance chamber thus is generally pretty noisy, especially if fuel surging. Durability is low, thus many cool down periods are required. These will deminish as the break in period continues. And just like any beautifull sports model, just looking at them during cool down periods are a joy!!! Good luck and congratulations!! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 It'll take you a couple years to get the thing running and it will cost a ton of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8dats Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 It'll take you a couple years to get the thing running and it will cost a ton of money. hahahahah too funny!! i agree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilRufusKay Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 Once it does start running you will have trouble getting it to stop. If it gets too hot it will definetly diesel and continue to run...sometimes for quite a while. Although it won't hurt the engine it will be hard to listen to and you will think "how can it continue to make those horrible noises and not blow up?" Definetly go with the vinyl covers as the newer models leak profusely from the rear seal!! Congrats Nic...things will never be the same again...but in a good way!! Rufus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-REX Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 NNNNAWSSSS!!!!!! you're going to need it. sleep as you know it will soon cease to exist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 Make sure you feed it straight natural milk injection for the first few months at least. Proper break in with milk injection will ensure that it remains resistant to mechanical failures. As to the exhaust, I think your model already comes with a fart pipe from the factory. Congrats! Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 Congrats man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigWhyteDude Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 How to spot a true car nut Congrats to you man, so where are the cigars 8) Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 DavyZ named his kid Garrett. I say you name your kid "Turbonetics" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 When I was growing up my Dad named all our pets after parts vendors 2 cats: Isky and Engle 1 Sheepdog:Crane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 I always wanted and someday will have 2 dogs named Caster and Camber, but I don't think I'd wish that on a kid... Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nic-Rebel450CA Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 ..the timing is off from the factory and they tend to backfire through the exhaust and intake... LMAO! I guess I am also gonna have to worry about that pesky exhaust fume issue that plagues many of us here.. Anyone know what to do about the 2AM auto start? On a serious note, thanks for the congrats. I am obviously a bit nervous entering this territory. BTW, anyone think I should write a how-to or take progress pics?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 Nic, There is one, and only one solution to the 2 am 'auto starts'. Delegate mechanic duties to the factory CEO. On a serious note....mine started sleeping throught the night as soon as we augmented the natural fuel with synthetic (formula) at the last PM feeding. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeizm Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 Best part is, they're easy to add nos to, get some red cordial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nic-Rebel450CA Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 Heehee. Someone needs to photoshop a pic of a baby crawling with a spoiler, a CF diaper, stickers, and a fart pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majik16106 Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 Hope its not a female model, or else your gonna be real pissed off when you end up having to give her up to some highschooler who wants to mess with her aerodynamics.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilRufusKay Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 Hope its not a female model, or else your gonna be real pissed off when you end up having to give her up to some highschooler who wants to mess with her aerodynamics.... LMAO....I am sooo glad I have the other (male) model!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-REX Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 thanks guys... now i'm going to spend the next 12+ years thinking about what my daughter's going to be like as a teenager. guess it's time to concoct the story about being an ex-marine ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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