So this is how GRM folks get the cool cars! I wasn’t looking too seriously, but when I found a Craigslist ad for a Saturn SW2 5-speed for a fraction of what a hardtop for the Miata would’ve cost, it was a no brainer. Even an ugly but mechanically sound car would’ve been a good deal. But with the shape this car is in, I practically stole it. It even has a couple of tasteful mods that I would’ve made anyway (intake, muffler). But it’s a pretty stripped down car - no real options, not even AC (it’s occurred to me that a supercharger could fit where the AC compressor would…) At the moment my plan is still to just drive it through the winter while the Miata hibernates. But given the super low purchase price, the remaining $1710 in a potential Challenge budget is almost what the $2004 Challenge SL2 cost. I’m pondering… :)
Found the upper motor mount was all torn up. I replaced it with one I …
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