Hi! I just got signed up here a few minutes ago. I really like how cool this site is. Anyways I'm a newbie here and also when it comes to cars. Now, I'm your typical 19 year old . . . but instead of crusin' in a Honda (like most other kids of my age usually do) I'm basically stuck with this 1983 Lancer box type. Dad doesn't seem to want me to sell it nor shelve out cash to get me a new one. haha. . . anyways, i'm here seeking some tips on preventive maintenance and basic car care... coz all i know are as follow: (change tyres, engine belts (aircon/fan) and basically wash the thing) plus can anyone give me a GOOD reason my dad is still KEEPING this thing? Thanks, peace out and more power to all of you.
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May 18th, 2005 07:20 PM #1
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May 18th, 2005 07:28 PM #2welcome bluboy...pag may tanong ka tungkol sa maintenance, gawa ka lang ng thread sa Workshop section...
baka may sentimental value sa dad mo iyang box type lancer...gwuapo naman iyan basta well maintained...just keep it clean and simple...
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May 18th, 2005 07:32 PM #3Welcome..Bluboy16... tsikot.com is the right choice when it comes to automobile topic , issues and concern.. Just like me,,,whenever I have questions in mind with regards to my ride.. tsikot.com is my first choice to raise my concern.. and so far..the response is very positve..
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May 18th, 2005 07:42 PM #4Welcome to tsikot, bluboy16!
As chieffy said, the car may hold some sentimental value for your dad. And of course, older people say that the cars made back then are tougher and a lot more reliable than today's wheels. It's no different with cellphones; some say that the older Nokia 5110 is a hardier phone than a lot of newfangled models out in the market today.
I have an older officemate who used to own a box type Lancer. Really loved the car, says that the engine never stalled when he once had to go through a knee-deep flood. I believe he still regrets the day he sold that car.
Anyway, you'll never know when your ride will become a classic, especially if it's maintained properly. And in case you didn't know it yet, Gran Turismo 4 on the Playstation 2 actually features a Lancer box type as one of the cars you can select within the game. Just goes to show you how that model is still respected and revered by car aficionados.
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May 18th, 2005 07:43 PM #5wel come ...bro .blu boy...ok dito ...mas una ko pa nga mag open ng website na ito kaysa mag tsek ng Email ko ...dami ka matutunan....lalo na about sa car care......or ...anything under the sun ..mababait pa mga moderator dito ...
about sa box type nyo ....baka masyado malalim ang pinagsamahan ng dad mo at ng box type nyo...sentimental value ika nga .....enjoy mo na lang muna ride na iyan basta..well keep sia..
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May 18th, 2005 07:46 PM #6welcome .. the box type is a classic ... gimik car siguro ng erpats mo yan dati ... date car kasi yan dati ... yung tipong habang umuulan .. tumutulo pa yung bintana ... tapos ... sasaksakan mo ng power tapes ni ric sigretto at james ingram .. siguradong sasagutin ka ng nililigawan mo ... patok! ... kung ma-restore mo yan ... tapos pakita mo sa teacher mo ... naku ... baka maging nostaligic bigyan ka pa ng uno or A+ ...
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May 18th, 2005 10:05 PM #81. Be content with what you have. 90% of 18 year olds take the bus or jeepney.
2. Try to learn as much about maintenance as you can, and if possible do most of them yourself. You will learn a lot.
3. Learn how to handle rear wheel drive. Very few your age know how to.
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May 18th, 2005 10:13 PM #9Welcome to tsikot.com!! Ingat ka. used to be a lurker here. maaadik ka kaka-post.hehehe
yeah mukha ngang sentimental reasons kung baket ayaw i-let go ng dad mo ang auto. besides, if it's still in good condition i don't see any reason kung bat kelangan ibenta. pedeng vintage na yan. Ingatan mong mabuti. malay mo may reward dad mo sayo pag grad mo hehehe.
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May 18th, 2005 10:30 PM #10welcome..!..aba..sikat yang ganyang lancer nong kasikatan nyan..nakikisakay lang ako sa anak ng bos ko non pauwi sa pasig kasi don naman ang way nya sa c5 to proj 2..
..hayun kwentohan habang matrapik..mahilig din kasi sa mga imported na perfume at me hitsura naman at syempre dalaga pa sya noon..hehehe..ala lang..
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May 19th, 2005 10:41 AM #11WELCOME!!!!! For automotive tips, i suggest you to visit www.autolink.ph/tips/. Happy surfing!!
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May 19th, 2005 10:54 AM #13siguro yan ung pinakaunang nabili niya na car or maybe may history yan na gusto niya itago.. dont worry there will come a time na bibigyan ka din ng iba :D and for you to enjoy the car.. i suggest you change the engine then have your sounds upgraded :D
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May 19th, 2005 02:32 PM #15welcome...
post lang lagi dito... pero bawal ang masyadong makulit. hehe... konting kulit lang... :bwahaha:
oks pa naman yang ride mo pre... at least may auto.
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May 19th, 2005 03:03 PM #16Welcome Bro! You'll learn a lot from tsikot.com's friendly tsikoteers. Wag ka lang mang-aaway. he he he
Detailing tips pa lang ang dami mo ng matututunan. I realized that I made so many mistakes in maintaining my car's appearance.
Yung sa lancer mo, sundin mo na lang si Erpat. Baka yan ang paboritong possession nya na ipinamana sa yo. O kaya swerte yan sa kanya.
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May 19th, 2005 03:03 PM #17bluboy, welcome to tsikot!
you are considered lucky, at the age of 19 you alredy have your ride. even if it's a hand me down ride. we may have our ride during my teen. but never handed down...
that's what makes tsikot different from other car enthusiast sites. here, it's more of a camaradery (AGREE BA KAYO PEEPS?) and sharing. syempre di mawawala ang kulitan. but very informative din!
browse browse lang at makikilala mo ang mga papa/mama dyan. i'm sure hindi mo ma mi-miss si carlo at baurtwell...hehehe.
welcome aboard bro!
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May 19th, 2005 07:18 PM #18welcome bro!
nice car yan, would suggest a full resto to its original condition, and tama, do it yourself as much as possible! marami kang magiging mistakes pero mas marami kang matututunan!
to put it into perspective, ganyan din siguro magiging sentiments ng ng may SiR or AE92 Corolla pag ipapamana na nila yan twenty or thirty years from now sa kids nila...certified cult car na yan!
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