(Located in GA) Metallic36's 2003.5 Titanium MSP - Runs Great & Built!

OFFERING FOR SALE..

Everything is complete on my car, no issues, no fuel cut.The rear bumper has a scrape on one side that has been touched up with OEM paint, there are a couple small dings but nothing major. Mechanically it runs great, idles nicely, a/f ratios are always great, and when you ask for boost, it gives it to you!!

NEW A/C BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR INSTALLED on July 17th, and A/C Professionally Recharged on the 13th.

I have a folder containing the invoices for the maintenance/repairs that have been completed for this car. It has a new water pump and thermostat also. It was last at Japanese Motor Works in Athens, GA, where they fixed the remaining issues, and they were awesome!

This car needs absolutely nothing mechanically but to be driven! Production # 449. VIN: JM1BJ227130647068

PRICE: $10,900 OBO. Comes with it's car cover, and several misc. goodies that have not yet been installed

Rebuilt engine - .20 overbore, CP pistons, K1 rods, has 8.5:1 compression ratio. New engine has approx. 2500 miles on it. Chassis has 83,611 miles.

Rebuilt transmission - replaced internals with new OEM, still under 1-yr warranty. Has about 1500 miles on it. Welded LSD. Redline MT-90. Has lightened flywheel, Stage 1 clutch. (Could use the Stage 3+ clutch if you're wanting to get the most out of it)

New cylinder head - new valves, etc. Has approx 500 miles on it.

New PPG windshield installed on 6/22/09


Recent mods added within the last 1000 miles:

Corksport Radiator
Weapon R Coolant Tank
AWR 90 dur Front/Rear Motor Mounts (I have 60 dur inserts also)
GHL Turboback Exhaust (3" w/ high-flow cat)
New spark plugs
1.8L wires/coils conversion
440cc Fuel Injectors
GT28RS turbo
Vibrant Vacuum Block
MAM tubular exhaust manifold
Modified wga, good for 18 psi
Altered Customs FMIC Kit w/ Relocated MAF
Carbon Fiber Velocity Stack 3" Short Ram Intake
TurboXS RFL BOV
Kartboy Short Shifter
Corksport Bronzoil Bushings

SplitSecond AFC V2 (has connectors that allow you to easily
switch back to stock ECU for emission purposes if needed)
AEM UEGO Wideband
Greddy Profec B Spec II EBC
ForceFed Steering Column Gauge Pod

Brand New tires on the front, rear tires have 500 miles
Protege MP3 OEM Rims
Xcelerated Concepts ZX2 Carbon Fiber Hood
NRG Carbon Fiber Hood Props
Depo Headlights with Black Housing
Black Rhino-covered Diamond Plate Floor Mats

 

[Metallic36]

PM'ed ya (band)

 

[ride0012]

Still selling?

 

[Metallic36]

If you're interested, yes.

Still selling?

 

[Metallic36]

Well.. sad ending I suppose and I felt the need to vent a little about it as well. *sigh* Well, I traded it in back in November 2009 and the dealership sold it through an auto auction. I found it listed on CL by a private person, so I sent him a message and told him all about the car. He seemed happy about it all, and I figured he would learn what he could and take care of it. Today I found it listed for sale at a dealer (where he works I guess) and it was noted that the car had the turbo removed. Freaked out, I messaged the guy to see what was up, because it really should not be running without a turbo with that engine. Turns out he was racing on the hwy going 140 mph with it, lost oil pressure and blew the engine. That beautiful forged engine that cost so much for me to build, UGH. He had a Unichip on the car, thinking that was good enough. The car needed a standalone, not a darn Unichip. So to go the cheap route, he stuck in a stock engine from a regular Protege and made it N/A. I have to say my feelings are hurt a little, I expected him to take care of the car, not kill it. Just sad. Too busy racing people to worry about taking care of the car, getting it tuned and a standalone added on like it needed. Really sucks to find this out, poor car. *sigh* (sad2)

 

[TheDirtyGoatee]

That sucks. My story is the exact opposite. I took care of it but never went anywhere with it. The next owner found me on here. We're great friends now. He's got the 03.5 wing on it, forged, and FMIC.

Sorry to hear it lady. No friggin' bueno.

 

[stdntDrvr]

holy crap...sad, sad day...

i bought a dog in Lula earlier this year...

 

[Laser Blue]

Sorry to hear it Jen...

 

[Spiced MSP]

damn that sucks. That's kind of why I would be scared to sell mine locally if I ever did. One of two options if I ended up selling would be to sell the car on the forum or return to stock, put in stock motor and part out aftermarket goodies on the forum, built engine included. It's a lot of work, but I would rather see money spent put to good use with knowledgeable people. If worse came to worse, I would sell the car locally but definitely keep in touch with the new owner and point him/her in the right direction and keep tabs on the car. It's really sad to see things like this happen to our cars, especially with how rare they become as each and every day passes.