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A now-closed message board. Founded by Bill Crittenden on September 5, 2000. The club was closed April 7 of 2007. The final member count was 86.
The club's description, at the time of closing, was: This is for people who love to modify/drive subcompacts-Chevrolet Chevette/Metro/Aveo, Ford Festiva/Aspire/Ka, Daewoo Lanos, Hyundai Excel/Accent, Kia Rio, Nissan NX 1600/Versa, Pontiac 1000, Toyota Tercel/Echo/Yaris, etc...
The following is a record of the club's messages. Times are U.S. Central.
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Member: Bill Crittenden (accentgt97)
Date: September 5, 2000 Time: 7:45 AM Subject: Sport Subcompacts Message: Welcome to the Yahoo! Message Board for Sport Subcompacts Member: Heidi Walczak (heidi249) Date: September 5, 2000 Time: 5:26 PM Subject: I'm Here Message: Do me one favor and I'll stay in your club. "for people SHO modify subcompact cars" should it be WHO??? just asking, if not fix it to whatever it should be. Member: Bill Crittenden (accentgt97) Date: September 7, 2000 Time: 6:15 PM Subject: Welcome everyone Message: And I really do mean "one." Anyway, for Heidi and me and anyone else who joins, please post a little description of your car so that I can post relevant info in the future. Member: Bill Crittenden (accentgt97) Date: September 7, 2000 Time: 6:18 PM Subject: Re: Welcome everyone Message: My car is a 1997 Hyundai Accent GT, Madras Green with a grey interior. Since the GT designation means "Gran Turismo" or "Grand Touring" in English, and also considering the complete lack of performance parts for Hyundais', I have been using universal fit electronic components to make it a more comfortable ride. Member: Heidi Walczak (heidi249) Date: September 8, 2000 Time: 6:22 PM Subject: This Is What I Drive Message: I'm currently driving a cute 1999 Plymouth Neon Expresso in a great platinum color that hides dirt very well. I'm really sure how long this car will last with me, but for now I like it. If I do decide to keep it, I'd like to install those Euro-style tail lights. Member: Heidi Walczak (heidi249) Date: September 16, 2000 Time: 9:59 AM Subject: Membership Message: We seem to have at least a few visitors each day...so how come no one is interested? I think we need to work on this B. Member: Bill Crittenden (accentgt97) Date: September 19, 2000 Time: 10:27 PM Subject: Re: Membership Message: Sorry H.G.-Haven't been tops in my things-to-do list recently, but I have a few ideas. You'll see them up soon enough. Member: Heidi Walczak (heidi249) Date: September 25, 2000 Time: 11:31 AM Subject: It's Cool Message: B. we all have priorities, and it's not like a low membership total really bothers me or anything. Besides, it's kinda cool being in an elite club. Member: Heidi Walczak (heidi249) Date: October 3, 2000 Time: 8:10 PM Subject: HI EVERYONE!!! Message: on behalf of the club i urge you to join...compact cars are pretty cool, and the founder of this club happens to know a lot about them. Member: Bill Crittenden (accentgt97) Date: October 13, 2000 Time: 1:24 PM Subject: Digital Camera Message: Within a week or two I will be getting a digital camera, so I can post photos of the cars. I'm gonna take pictures from shows and of my own car. Nude pics of Heidi249...just kidding :-) Member: Heidi Walczak (heidi249) Date: October 18, 2000 Time: 9:29 AM Subject: Re: Digital Camera Message: Hey, if my naked butt is going on-line, so is yours AccentGT97. On a brighter note, I think getting the digital camera will be a useful tool in posting pictures of your car...but what about my car? Are you going to take picture of my Neon, we both know my car is cuter than your Accent. :-) Member: Bill Crittenden (accentgt97) Date: October 18, 2000 Time: 7:48 PM Subject: Re: Digital Camera Message: Well, it's not really club material, but then I don't think there are many other people who will complain so sure. But your butt is not going up here, there are other clubs for that. Member: Heidi Walczak (heidi249) Date: October 19, 2000 Time: 12:44 AM Subject: Well thank you Message: That is exactly right, no one is going to complain, except for me if you don't put my car up here. I love you B. Member: Bill Crittenden (accentgt97) Date: October 21, 2000 Time: 7:00 PM Subject: Club Picture Message: Okay, picture thing not workin'. I have a picture of my 1997 Hyundai Accent (what else would I have with this e-mail address). I'll scan it soon, and put it up, along with some brochure pics of 1999/2000 Accents, and any other pictures of little cars I can get my hands on. Member: Heidi Walczak (heidi249) Date: October 22, 2000 Time: 12:06 AM Subject: Re: Club Picture Message: sounds good gt97, as long as you put a picture of my car in there too. i think it qualifies and if you disagree you're just be discriminatory. :-) Member: Heidi Walczak (heidi249) Date: October 30, 2000 Time: 9:11 PM Subject: Anyone Have Anything To Say? Message: nothing personal b, but your club is a little boring...post a message, add some info, put in a pic, something...it's getting to be too quiet Member: Bill Crittenden (accentgt97) Date: November 1, 2000 Time: 6:33 AM Subject: Sorry... Message: Sorry...I have a lot of stuff on my mind, Heids. I'll get around to it. You know, YOU could post some stuff, too. Member: Bill Crittenden (accentgt97) Date: November 1, 2000 Time: 6:36 AM Subject: 2001 Hyundai Accent Message: As far as I've heard from Automotive News, the 2001 Hyundai Accent will have a larger displacement engine, replacing the 1.5L SOHC that has been a standard in the Accent since its creation. The predecessor Excel also had a 1.5L engine. No word yet as to exact specs, but I'm looking. My best estimate is the 1.8L DOHC, removed from the Elantra in favor of the 2.0L DOHC. Unless they completely engineer a new engine from the ground up, which means the actual size could be anybody's guess. Member: Heidi Walczak (heidi249) Date: November 1, 2000 Time: 8:04 AM Subject: Re: Sorry... Message: no need for apologies B...and hey, i'm not a founder,it's not my job. Member: Bill Crittenden (accentgt97) Date: November 4, 2000 Time: 2:01 AM Subject: 2001 Hyundai Accent Message: New for 2001...According to Edmunds.com, the new, larger displacement engine will come on the GS (hatchback), and put out 105 hp No word as to cams (SOHC or DOHC, though I believe it to be SOHC). This is equivalent to the 1.5L DOHC that came on the 1995-1998 Hyundai Accent GT. What this means for Accent ownwers: The 199? Accent GTs have not lost their status as having the most horsepower of a stock Accent, they are tied (big news for me, my car is stock under the hood). I was hoping for 1.8L, but the 1.6 is acceptable, since Honda Civic's base is 1.6 SOHC. Perhaps with an even bigger engine the Accent can gain respectability with import tuners, especially with the low weight and good style. The reason I say it is SOHC is because the 1.5L put out 105 as a DOHC, a 1.6 DOHC should put out at least 110. This also ups the ante for the subcompact arena. The only other current subcompact with close to the same power is the Kia Rio. No word yet as to the same engine upgrade available on the Rio, as Hyundai acquired Kia some months back. Member: Bill Crittenden (accentgt97) Date: November 5, 2000 Time: 8:21 AM Subject: 2001 Toyota Echo Message: From the 2001 Toyota full-line brochure. The 2001 Toyota Echo comes in 2- and 4-door models. It has a 16 valvle VVT-i engine, 4-way adjustable front seats, 14" wheels (P175/65R14 tires) and the distinctive center-mounted instrument display. It comes in Super White, Alpine Silver Metallic, Black Sand Pearl, Electric Green Mica (Dark Green), Seafoam Blue Metallic (Light Blue), Brilliant Blue Pearl (Navy Blue), Absolutely Red and Satin Gold Metallic. Also has multi-reflector halogen headlamps, LCD odometer w/ twin tripmeters, tilt steering wheel, dual airbags, center console storage, dual glove compartments, 4-speaker AM/FM radio, and dual front and rear cup holders. Options include ABS, spoiler, air conditioning, rear defogger, side impact airbags, power locks, a 6-speaker CD player, and a 60/40 split rear seat, and power steering. All things considered, a very basic, stripped-down car. Fully loaded with options, the car can get pricey, but is worth the cost to a quality conscious customer. Toyota has a legendary reputation for quality, but as the Echo is new, it is as of yet unproven. Base cost is around $10,000 to 12,000, depending on local prices/sales, etc. that I've seen. You can get a base model Hyundai Accent for $8,000, an Elantra for $10,500, and a Chevrolet Cavalier for $10,400. If value is important, a fully loaded (A/C, CD, etc.) Accent might cost less than a stripped Echo. In my opinion, another excellent Toyota, but not worth the price tag. Member: Bill Crittenden (accentgt97) Date: December 6, 2000 Time: 9:47 AM Subject: 2001 Subcompact Prices Message: Here are prices for the 2001s...from Automotive News, November27th. Car/Price/Auto/Air/ABS/Sunroof Daewoo Lanos S Hatchback $9,629/$800/$700/N-A/N-A Daewoo Lanos Sport Hatchback $13,429/$800/Std/N-A/N-A Daewoo Lanos S Sedan $10,529/$800/$700/N-A/N-A Chevrolet Metro LSi Sedan I4(Fleet Only) $12,915/$595/$785/N-A/N-A Suzuki Swift GA Hatchback I4 $9,729/$650/N-A/N-A/N-A Suzuki Swift GL Hatchback I4 $10,729/$650/Std/N-A/N-A Toyota Echo Coupe $10,450/$800/$925/$590/N-A Toyota Echo Sedan $10,980/$800/$925/$590/N-A Hyundai Accent L Hatchback $9,434/N-A/N-A/N-A/N-A Hyundai Accent GS Hatchback $9,834/$600/$750/N-A/N-A Hyundai Accent GL Sedan $10,334/$600/$750/N-A/N-A Kia Rio Sedan $9,345/$875/$750/$400/N-A Member: gambam97 Date: December 8, 2000 Time: 2:34 PM Subject: Re: 2001 Subcompact Prices Message: The Rio can be had here in coldass Ohio for a meer $7500. The local dealers are selling them for $1500 under list. I got mine over a month ago for $750 off sticker and a $500 rebate. G Member: Bill Crittenden (accentgt97) Date: December 10, 2000 Time: 3:03 PM Subject: 1976-88 Chevrolet Chevette/Pontiac 1000 Message: This is a little engine info from the Chilton Repair Guide. All the gasoline models in the car are either a 1.4L (85 cu. in.) or 1.6L (98 cu. in.) inline four. It has a cast iron block, and a belt-driven overhead cam. Pistons are aluminum alloy. Beginning in 1981, the Chevette had an optional 1.8L inline four diesel engine. The cast-iron, cross-flow cylinder head also has a pre-combustion chamber. The April 2000 Hot Rod magazine features a 1980 Chevette with a 500 cu. in. Cadillac motor. Total cost of the car was $2,271 and went an altitude-corrected 11.98 quarter mile. Member: Bill Crittenden (accentgt97) Date: December 11, 2000 Time: 7:36 AM Subject: Welcome new members! Message: Hello y'all! Welcome to my little club. Congratulations on your purchase, Gambam, hope your Rio works out for you. Everybody please put in your message or post what kinda car you've got, what you've done to it, what you plan on doing to it, etc. Now that we've got new members, I'll be putting up posts more often, and maybe soon some pictures. Ok, I'll start this off. I've got a 1997 Hyundai Accent GT, dark green. So far, I haven't done much to it. Mostly, I'm putting in electronics and stuff like that rather than performance parts. I put in a power tap and a CB radio. I also took out the tape deck for a CD player. I want to get an amp and nice speakers for the trunk, and a 12V DC to 120V AC converter, so I can run stuff when camping or on long road trips. Member: gambam97 Date: December 11, 2000 Time: 11:59 AM Subject: Re: Welcome new members! Message: I have a 2001 Kia Rio - Red with everything but Auto and Cd. I haven't done anything to it yet. I have three amps sitting the garage waiting for spring. Will be lowering it and doing a little work to the engine next year too. Look forward to sharing ideas and updates with everyone. Gman Member: Bill Crittenden (accentgt97) Date: December 11, 2000 Time: 5:08 PM Subject: Gambam's Rio Message: I have manual trans, too...I prefer that in a small car like the Rio or my Accent. I like the yellow? color on the Rio...but I don't know if I'd actually buy one like that. I'm kinda curious about the engine/trans in that car. From what I read on the sticker at the dealership, it has a 1.5L SOHC. I'm curious if it is the same engine/trans as the Accent, since Kia merged with Hyundai. But I think it was too recent for changes like that already. I've tried getting a Rio brochure from Kia, but they sent me a 2000 full-line, which is just the Sephia and Sportage. Member: Heidi Walczak (heidi249) Date: December 13, 2000 Time: 8:01 AM Subject: My Car Message: I don't know if you boys actually want to know what kind of car I drive, but because I was asked to post my stats, I will. I drive a 1999 Plymouth Neon Expresso, it has the sport package so I got the spoiler, cute interior, nice sound system and hole in the roof. I haven't done anything to it, but AccentGT has talked about putting on the clear tail lights and colored wire coverings. Member: gambam97 Date: December 13, 2000 Time: 9:08 AM Subject: Re: Gambam's Rio Message: I don't think Hyundai/Kia mix will happen till the next generation of cars. And by then if Hyundai keeps growing and the XG and the Santa Fe are hits they will most likely stop selling the Accent here to help their more higher end image, and keep Kia as their cheaper costing cars. Gman Member: Bill Crittenden (accentgt97) Date: December 13, 2000 Time: 3:10 PM Subject: Accent/Rio Message: I don't think Hyundai will ever give up on the Accent, unless it is to a new redesign with a new name. The subcompact market doesn't have a lot of competition. You have the Accent, Rio, Echo, Metro/Swift and Lanos. Compared to, say, the SUV market, the subcompact market is open. What they probably will do is what GM does with the Cavalier/Sunfire. The companies have two distinctive, different "looks", Hyundai with the creased edges, and Kia with round lines and lights. Anyway, to cut costs, they will probably share drivetrain, if not platform. The interior might also be the same in the next generation. Same options packages, same parts around the car. But different sheet metal, to reflect the two styles. Member: Bill Crittenden (accentgt97) Date: December 13, 2000 Time: 3:28 PM Subject: New Subcompacts Message: Anyway, now that I think of it, the subcompact market is a little more open these days. We only have that handful of new cars. This is good for anybody in the business, since they don't have the same stiff competition as the SUV market, even though the prfoit margins are less. But for the fans, we might like a few new cars. Anyone ever seen the Ford Ka? It's their European subcompact. Think Aspire-sized Focus hatchback. Also, GM has their own European subcompact, built by them instead of Suzuki. It's called the Chevrolet Celta. BMW will get into the hame with the BWM Mini Cooper. But this will cost around $17,000, not quite in the same price range as a Daewoo Lanos. The Kia Avella. This was the Ford Aspire, built by Kia and rebadged as Ford. They also came in 5-door, but never sold by Ford. Honda sells a few products smaller than the Civic, with 3-cylinder engines. Some of them come with 4 cylinders as an option. This would be an awesome prospect for serious tuners, because of the low weight (even less than Civic) and Honda's aftermarket support would keep those of us less serious about racing happy. An all-new Mazda 323. Since subcompacts sometimes look like shrunken compacts, think of the potential for smaller versions of these cars: Nissan Sentra, Dodge Neon, Mitsubishi Mirage, Mazda Protege. Maybe when the economy finally dips into recession, we might see a few more subcompacts on the roads here. Maybe the fuel crisis will continue, and monster SUVs will go out of style. One can only hope...when you consider people using three gallons of premium to get their Suburban to the store, and espcially when you think of a 2001 Ford Ka in a tangle with a Ford Excursion. -Bill Member: Bill Crittenden (accentgt97) Date: January 3, 2001 Time: 7:20 PM Subject: Kia Rio Message: A small bit of news on the Kia Rio from Automotive News...word is that there will be a Kia Rio station wagon offered this year or next...no pictures or other information available yet. Member: Bill Crittenden (accentgt97) Date: January 8, 2001 Time: 7:51 PM Subject: 2001 Kia Rio Message: I ordered a 2001 Kia Rio brochure. I dod not receive it, but I did get a 2001 full-line brochure, and here is what it's got on the 2001 Kia Rio: 1.5L DOHC inline four cylinder 96 hp @ 5,800 RPM 98 lb-ft @ 4,500 RPM 5-speed manual standard 4-speed automatic (optional) Rack and pinion steering Power steering (optional) Tilt steering wheel (optional) 4-wheel ABS (optional) P175/70 R13 tires P175/65 R14 tires (optional) Alloy wheels (optional) Full wheel covers (optional) Body color side molding (optional) Dual remote mirrors Rear Defroster Air conditioning (optional) AM/FM/Cassette stereo (optional) AM/FM/CD Stereo (optional) Driver's 8-way manual adjustable seat Full cloth seat trim Dual vanity mirrors with covers (optional) Dual cupholders Member: Heidi Walczak (heidi249) Date: January 9, 2001 Time: 6:46 PM Subject: Re: 2001 Kia Rio Message: The Rio is pretty cute, do you know what colors it comes in? Member: Bill Crittenden (accentgt97) Date: January 9, 2001 Time: 6:51 AM Subject: Re: 2001 Kia Rio Message: I've not yet seen the color palette because I did not get the right brochure, but I've seen them in light blue, red, and that intertesting shade of yellow. Member: Bill Crittenden (accentgt97) Date: February 25, 2001 Time: 3:35 PM Subject: Hyundai Accent Engines Message: I finally have confirmed information from the 2001 Hyundai full line brochure regarding the new engine upgrade for the Hyundai Accent GS and GL. The base engine is, as always, a 1.5L SOHC putting out 92hp. The new engine for the GS and GL is a 1.6L DOHC putting out 105hp. The engine for the older Accent GTs was a 1.5L DOHC putting out 105hp, the same horsepower as the new GS/GL engine but with less displacement. Either the GT engine is better tuned or perhaps the new engine has better torque. Member: Bill Crittenden (accentgt97) Date: March 13, 2001 Time: 12:39 PM Subject: Daewoo Lanos Message: This is from the Daewoo 2001 full-line brochure. There are three types of Lanos: the sedan S, hatchback S and hatchback Sport. Both S versions have almost the same options: Air conditioning (optional) Code-protected audio system AM/FM ETR Stereo w/cassette AM/FM ETR Stereo w/cassette and in-dash CD (package option) Power windows (package option) Power door locks (package option) Heated power outside rear-view mirrors (package option) Dual airbags Tilt steering wheel (package option) Reclining front bucket seats with driver's seat height adjustment Shoulder-height adjustable front seat belts Rear child seat tether anchors 60/40 split rear seat 185/60R14 w/14" steel wheels w/full covers Power assist front disc/rear drum brakes Rear wiper/washer (hatchback only) 1.6L DOHC 16V E-TEC engine 105hp @5800 RPM 106 ft/lb at 3400 RPM 5 speed manual (standard) 4 speed automatic (optional) Power steering Member: Bill Crittenden (accentgt97) Date: March 13, 2001 Time: 12:44 PM Subject: Daewoo Lanos Colors Message: The S comes in: Galaxy White Pacific Blue Mica (midnight blue) Deep Bluish Green Mica Red Rock Mica (dark red) Poly Silver Metallic The Lanos Sport comes in: Super Red Grenada Black Mica Member: Bill Crittenden (accentgt97) Date: March 13, 2001 Time: 12:46 PM Subject: Daewoo Lanos Mileage Message: With 5-speed manual transmission the Daewoo Lanos gets 26/36, with the 4-speed automatic it gets 23/34. Member: Bill Crittenden (accentgt97) Date: March 13, 2001 Time: 12:46 PM Subject: Daewoo Lanos Colors Message: The S comes in: Galaxy White Pacific Blue Mica (midnight blue) Deep Bluish Green Mica Red Rock Mica (dark red) Poly Silver Metallic The Lanos Sport comes in: Super Red Grenada Black Mica Member: Bill Crittenden (accentgt97) Date: March 13, 2001 Time: 12:46 PM Subject: Daewoo Lanos Message: This is from the Daewoo 2001 full-line brochure. There are three types of Lanos: the sedan S, hatchback S and hatchback Sport. Both S versions have almost the same options: Air conditioning (optional) Code-protected audio system AM/FM ETR Stereo w/cassette AM/FM ETR Stereo w/cassette and in-dash CD (package option) Power windows (package option) Power door locks (package option) Heated power outside rear-view mirrors (package option) Dual airbags Tilt steering wheel (package option) Reclining front bucket seats with driver's seat height adjustment Shoulder-height adjustable front seat belts Rear child seat tether anchors 60/40 split rear seat 185/60R14 w/14" steel wheels w/full covers Power assist front disc/rear drum brakes Rear wiper/washer (hatchback only) 1.6L DOHC 16V E-TEC engine 105hp @5800 RPM 106 ft/lb at 3400 RPM 5 speed manual (standard) 4 speed automatic (optional) Power steering Member: Bill Crittenden (accentgt97) Date: August 30, 2001 Time: 6:41 PM Subject: 13 second Ford Festiva?!?! Message: In this month's issue of Sport Compact Car there is an article about a 1990 Ford Festiva with a turbocharged 1.6L Mazda engine running in the 13's in the quarter mile. Member: jmsmathis Date: October 10, 2001 Time: 11:17 PM Subject: whats up Message: i saw that article on that ford fiesta it looks prety cool for a fiesta and he used parts from other cars to make his better,great idea i own a kia sephia who kicks hondas ass all the time.... Member: jmsmathis Date: October 10, 2001 Time: 11:18 PM Subject: ? Message: what kind of car do you have? Member: Heidi Walczak (heidi249) Date: October 19, 2001 Time: 2:44 PM Subject: My Car Message: Well my car does not fit into the "Sport Subcompact" category, but I will tell you anyway. I drive a 2001 Silver PT Cruiser. It's not a compact car, but it is sporty in it's own little ways. Member: scourge2u Date: November 8, 2001 Time: 8:31 AM Subject: Re: My Car - PT Cruiser Message: You know there is a place that puts Cadilalc NORTHSTAR engines into PT Cruisers right? Just go to YAHOO and type in Cadillac+Northstar+engine+swaps. You'll be pleasantly surprised. Member: get69laid69 Date: March 30, 2002 Time: 1:49 PM Subject: Toyota Echo Message: Does anyone here know how to get more power out of my toyota echo Member: fukmehard76634 Date: April 25, 2002 Time: 2:01 PM Subject: Lanos sport hatchback Message: I just got a new Lanos sport Hatchback. I need to find some aftermarket proformance parts for the car. If any one knows where to find them or any let me know. Also if any one knows any tips or tricks on the lanos. Thanks Matthew Member: peterblaise Date: April 26, 2002 Time: 5:17 PM Subject: Daewoo Believer's message to GM .. Message: Hello, I hope this note does not interrupt your Yahoo group discussions. Here is a note I sent to GM and their response. Since GM may be buying Daewoo Motors ... well, if you want to tell them what you as a Daewoo Believer want from your Daewoo Experience, please start at: http://www.gm.com/contact_us/contact_us_form.html?corpserv=other&goserv.x=10&gos\erv.y=8 Make sure you get the entire long line above cut and pasted into your browser! -- GM's note: --
Subject: Re: Contact GM Corp. - other
Dear Mr. Monahon,
Thank you for contacting General Motors. We appreciate your enthusiasm in Daewoo.
Your suggestions will help us provide the quality products and services you expect from General Motors. Comments, from current and prospective customers, keep us aware of customer expectations.
Thank you for contacting General Motors and your enthusiasm in Daewoo.
Sincerely,
Niran Subedi
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Message:
I'm a Daewoo Believer - and I'm watching hopefully as the prospects for Daewoo's continued presence and support in the US, and the promise for future Daewoo cars that I'd like to purchase right here in the US, appear to be in your hands.
I believe that Daewoo has done some important things very differently, and that's why I am the proud owner of a Daewoo automobile.
They appear to have trusted Ital Design to design cars that are both uniquely appealing and functional, and they apparently have created one heck of a quality production system.
I'm 50 years old and have never seen such high quality at such a good market price as Daewoo offers, and others seem to agree.
I say, "Buy in, leave 'em alone, and Daewoo will continue to march forward here in the US and worldwide to return a very healthy reward for your investment in them."
Thank you. Peter Blaise
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So, enjoy your Daewoo's, and let GM know what YOU want! Thanks!
Peter Blaise
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Hi Matthew,
The simple answer? Check with others at the Daewoo groups within Yahoo! - go to
http://groups.yahoo.com
and search for
Daewoo
and you'll find all the links you need - each of the many Daewoo groups (31 at last count) has a links/bookmarks page with references to the speed-mods they prefer, and of course, if you join you can review the messages already shared and ask people what they think of the mods they've already made.
Also, go to
http://www.google.com
and enter
the name of the part you are after (such as "headers") plus Daewoo (or Hyundai, which is more popular)
such as
Daewoo Lanos headers
Daewoo Lanos exhaust
Daewoo Lanos mags
and so on, or just enter
korean auto parts
and Google will show you lots of places to start.
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The long answer, and probably more insightful answer is to ask you some questions back:
Tell us a little more about what you like and enjoy and know about your new car's performance and how it matches your driving style and expectations ...
... and then tell us a little more about what you'd like to improve and enhance to make your car even more satisfactory for your preferences.
(... for instance, I like a quiet car, so a loud exhaust wouldn't be right for me, but compared to the steel wheel son my car, mag wheels would lighten my car's unsprung weight and provide a smoother ride and longer life from my car's suspension parts and tires!)
So, Matthew, tell us more!
G'luck,
Peter Blaise
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> > >From: "fukmehard76634"
> > Peterblaise@yahoogroups.com wrote:
COOL!
I hope you found the header resources, turbo and supercharger resources, camshaft resources, ECM resources, and body and chassis mod resources you're probably looking for in your searches at http://groups.yahoo.com and http://www.google.com
I'm still curious, though, is there anything about the car (that is, it's features and benefits) that you find valuable to you, and that you find worth sharing here?
So far we know that it cost you only $12,000 that it has less than 200 horsepower.
Is there more?
Peter Blaise
Peter Blaise Monahon - peterblaise@yahoogroups.com
--- In sportsubcompacts@y..., "peterblaise@y..."
If you want in on this E-Mail me and let me know fukmehard76634@yahoo.com
hdkautosport.com said they would offer them if they got enough requests so lets all send mail to Info@HDKAutosport.Com also check out the page to find great performance and enhancement products for any daewoo, hyundai or kia car
from http://www.daewoo-cars.co.uk/daewoo2002/default.asp
1 May 2002
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Let's all get proactive! Tell 'em what we want!!!
Okay, my fellow US Daewoo Believers, why don't we all go to http://www.daewoocars.com/DLindex.asp and find one or more local (or distant) dealers and ask them directly (their email addresses are listed!) what are their plans to support us (and have access to our future dollars!)? Email broadcasts are easy, so why not hit ALL Daewoo US dealers?
We're here. We're Daewoo. Get used to it!
Peter Blaise - Daewoo Believer
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Peter Blaise Monahon - NEW EMAIL: peterblaise@yahoogroups.com
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> ... Hy, I want to know how can I check the gearbox oil level at Cielo
Hi Mugur Vasilie,
Thanks for asking, but I've never seen a Daewoo Cielo Gl (SOHC), so let's ask ALL the Yahoo! Daewoo groups, and maybe someone will help you out.
By the way, what does your local dealer say? Here in the US, dealers insert a suck pipe and pull out the old manual transmission oil and then squirt in new stuff - there are no drain taps anymore. For automatic transmissions, they drop the pan to drain it. How to check the level before transmission oil change time? Good question!
Also, Mugur, tell us if your car is an AUTO or MANUAL gearbox, okay? Join at http://groups.yahoo.com and search for "daewoo" and select one of the groups cc:'d in this email to join and connect with your fellow Daewoo enthusiasts, okay?
So, Yahoo! Daewoo gang:
Peter Blaise
PS - Mugur, how'd you find ME, and where in the world are you?
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Dropping a Korando Engine in my Lanos Bringrice 0 May 26, 2002 11:46 AM
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How to make Good Looking altezzas to your Daewoo Lanos !!!!! Tiburon Racer 4 May 21, 2002 08:50 AM
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ATT: Inexpensive high quality Turbo for ALL Daewoo Lanos!!! Bringrice 9 May 18, 2002 10:09 PM
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http://www.geocities.com/daewoolanoshatchback
Here's a sample of the front page, go to the above link to pursue any of these topics:
Daewoo
General
Tuning
Suspension
Appearance and Body
For Sale
Wanted To Buy
Off Topic and Flames
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Peter Blaise Monahon - peterblaise@yahoogroups.com
Randy.
I own a 2002 Hyundai Accent GL, and am currently modifying it. If anyone knows of any places where I can get any body kits for my car I would really apprecitate it if you would let me know. My name is Mandy and I'm willing to chat as well :)
Quinn Check out my Web Page at Cardomain.com http://www.cardomain.com/id/aspiresvt Please Vote at the top of my page and sign my guestbook with what you think. Thanks Tim
Check out my Web Page at Cardomain.com http://www.cardomain.com/id/aspiresvt Please Vote at the top of my page and sign my guestbook with what you think. Thanks Tim
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Hi Doug,
GEO, it's not a Chevie, it's a Geo.
Suziki/GM makes the Geo Metro and Chevy Tracker
Toyota/GM makes the Geo Prizm.
Isuzu/GM makes the .. someone help me out here ...
Saab/GM makes the Saab.
Fuji/Subaru/GM makes Subaru.
Daewoo/GM makes Daewoo.
Opel/GM makes the Opel and the Cadilac Catera.
Holden/GM makes Holden.
Fiat/GM will make Fiat.
Saturn/GM makes Saturn.
Vauxhall/GM makes Vauxhall.
Allison/GM makes transmissions for anyone.
... and so on.
Did you browse http://www.gm.com/ to explore for your self? What's the source of your question, Doug? -- -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ You can sell directly to us Daewoo Believers using Pay Pal rather than requiring us to register and "bid" through the pain of ebay motors.
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> > Peter Blaise Monahon - peterblaise@yahoo.com - I personally liked the amazing : "AUTO-RELIST UNTIL SOLD" option.
Hi S...,
I like Daewoo, sure, but not enough to buy yours! ;-)
Buy back? Who would want them and value them? See your original dealer if you think "back" is the operative word - your local (former) Daewoo dealer may have once had a sympathy ploy to give you a (fake) sizable trade in towards a new car they need to unload.
Resale wise, a Daewoo holds it's value as well as a Ford or Chevy pickup truck - did you know that?
Value wise, I'll keep mine until 100,000 miles has spun past, then consider the market at that time (any Subaru with all wheel drive with antilock brakes would get my vote today).
When you say "trying to deal with ...", is there more about that? What are you "trying to deal with"? Problems? Or "mere" worries"? Tell us more! I'll share this with a few Daewoo Yahoo! Groups (see the address list above) and you can check in there to see what they say!
Peter Blaise Monahon
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http://www.geocities.com/satanpoohh/upload_195570.txt
Where is everybody from? I am at a complete loss, gents, to find myself a festiva that runs and possibly has a manual transmission.
If you know someone in the area or you have a lead, e-mail me. Or recommend me to anyone with a festiva that wants to sell for less than 1000.
thanks, I am in sort of a situation. My 91 Hyundai Excel is broken. I took it to a shop and they are saying it needs a new engine. I hope they are wrong. You guys are experts, though. Could it be another problem?
I'll describe the details. It all started about two months ago. I was driving to work one night, and the engine just started to lose power. I was on the freeway, and within just a few minutes the speed decreased from 65 mph to about 20 mph, and it stayed there until I got off the freeway. No matter how hard I pushed the pedal to the floor.
I didn't have a AAA card, and I couldn't afford a tow truck, so I had to drive the thing all the way home (15 miles) in the condition it was in, on city streets, at midnight, to the far right of the road with the emergency flashers on the whole way. Getting up the inclines was a bitch, but I somehow managed, and once I got on level ground I managed to get it up to about 30 mph, and it never completely died.
The next day I changed the spark plugs. No dice. A few days later I changed the fuel filter. No dice. the car remained as screwed up as ever. I let the car sit there for a couple more weeks, and did nothing with it (couldn't afford to. I had to call in "break down" to work several times). Finally one day I just decided to bite the bullet and drive it around the block. I discovered that getting it going and making it through intersections after stopping was the hardest part, but once I got it to take off it really wasn't so bad. Within half a minute or so I could get up to maybe 25-30 mph and at one point I actually had it up to forty. It was obvious to me that it could never be a freeway vehicle again, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to drive it locally as long as I babied it, and I would have to avoid the hills.
Finally one day I decided to drive it to a local shop. The news wasn't good. The mechanics gave me a bunch of technical mumbo jumbo, much of which I couldn't understand and I have forgotten the details to. In short, they said, "You need a new engine. You'll be better off if you just find another car. And DON'T GET A HYUNDAI. They suck." They gave me a discount on the diagnostic, but that was the best news I got.
Driving the piece of crap home, I already knew that there sure as hell wasn't going to be any new engine. Then I just said to myself, "To hell with it. I'll ride the bus to school, and just keep driving this car locally until it finally breaks down completely," and that's exactly what I did. It lasted about another week, then one day when I was on my way home from a Taco Bell interview it just died at an intersection, and that was it. A cop stopped behind me and was nice enough to push me back into the parking lot with his cruiser. Fortunately I was only about two blocks from my house when this happened. Two nights later I had my dad push me home in my other vehicle, a 2000 Ford Ranger. No troubles for the most part, but now I can no longer open the hatch because it got dented in by the front end of my truck. No great loss. I suppose I can just get my stuff out of the back by pulling out the seats.
Like I said, they told me I need a new engine. In retrospect, though, this shop I took it too was actually a "Smog And Tune" shop. Maybe they didn't know what they were talking about. If what they said is true, however, the car is going to have to go to the junk yard, since there's no way I'm going to spend around $2,000.00 to have a new engine put in. This would really be a drag since I just bought the car back in October, and I had to go through a whole lot of trouble to it smogged, and street worthy, and acquire license plates and a pink slip for it. At least I never added it to my insurance policy.
Here's the problem. I have a second vehicle, the truck I mentioned earlier, but my dad needs it to go to and from work every day. So, I'm now stuck at home with nothing. Fortunately I work fairly close to home at a fast food restaurant during the week, but they are giving me piss poor hours. I also work on the weekends as a security guard, but I'm not getting good hours from THEM either, because accounts are few and far between and I can only work when I have access to the truck. Basically, between my two jobs I am not even getting forty hours a week. I'm getting about 30, and sometimes even less.
I hope and pray that there could just be something else wrong with the truck. Something simpler, and cheaper the fix then replacing the damn engine. I'm hoping I can get a second opinion.
What do you guys think? Is there an alternative? Could it be something else?
Thanks in advance,
Travis
Hit me up.. Thanks Moose
My g/f has a '92 Nissan NX1600 that she wants to get rid of. It has t-tops and an auto. There is approx. 68,000 miles on it. The timing belt broke about two years ago, and from what she told me it bent some valves. We want to get it out of the yard. Anybody interested? I can be contacted via e-mail at bigdaddy6990@yahoo.com. Todd
Well, it's been a long, long time. After getting a new e-mail address and moving and changing a lot of stuff around, I lost the password to accentgt97. It bothered me for a while, not being able to do anything on the groups. I finally found it again! Which means I'm back. Wow, I almost forgot about the groups I started so long ago. I went off and started a few websites. One website I started a few days ago is about cars, http://www.carsandracingstuff.com I also changed group ownership so that my current e-mail address will be the group owner. I'm gonna let the groups go on anyway, but if anyone wants to join the forum at Cars and Racing Stuff, I'll be there.
The only good thing about the car for me is that its so small its easy to park and its GREAT on gas. anyone have any comments for me on the vehicle and if you experience any of the noises, shakes I have with my car? thanks!
--- In sportsubcompacts@yahoogroups.com, "glitterchick20016" The first 'GoKart' (as my youngest son dubbed it), was an '88 Ford Festiva that I bought for $500. I put two new pistons in it (one was scuffed, the other had a 1/2" chunk broken out of the top and was cracked)and a set of standard rings to fix the extreme oil blow-by issues it had. I was getting 42 mpg on the average before replacing the rings and pistons...but also having to add a quart of oil every 40 miles. On the bright side, NOBODY tailgated me. :=D After my eldest son totaled the Festiva, I was without a little car again. Now, high gas prices give me the reason/excuse to buy another. I found a '91 Hyundai Excel 2dr Hatchback that was parked at 174k because the owner lost the dipstick while driving, along with much of her oil. So I'm looking at doing some major motor work, which doesn't scare me much, as I've worked on stuff for a while now. Best part is the price-we're still in the negotiating stage, but it will be below $200. My question for the group is: where is a good place to get the right side window glass? It has been busted out. Thanks! Kent White
My best guess would be an auto parts junkyard. The old Excels, sometimes they ran good and sometimes they died an early death. But glass doesn't rust, so you've got a good chance of finding it in good condition. Some auto parts stores, I think NAPA does it, have a national parts database for finding rare stuff that isn't stocked in all stores. Other than that, I'd say call an auto glass company and let them do the footwork. But it'll probably cost more than the rest of the car! Good luck! What color is the car?
Planning to go over Monday (my day off) and work on it a bit...look seriously at what needs to be done to get it going. I'll probably go ahead and rent a car trailer from U-haul to get it as I don't want to start it up before checking it over completely, but at the same time I don't want to leave it where it is lest any more damage be done to it. Kent White
--- In sportsubcompacts@yahoogroups.com, "Bill Crittenden" Once you get it fixed up, if you take any pictures I'd love to post them to the carsandracingstuff.com Encyclopedia. I don't have any photos of our old Excel. Just e-mail them to admin@carsandracingstuff.com with the message, "I'd like you to put these on the site" or "Photos for the site" or something like that in the message. --- In sportsubcompacts@yahoogroups.com, "purplexs650d" Tom P.
Mecanical Work Performed with reciepts for proof. 9/3/04- Thermostat replaced, Radiator flushed $150.00 worth of work 4/5/05 new tires, TIMING BELT, Engine Gasket, 8 Exhaust Valves, 16 Exhaust Seals, $1,200.00 worth of work performed. --- In sportsubcompacts@yahoogroups.com, "Tom P." |