Hi boys and girls...and thanks for having me, i recently bought a 97 3kgt base model, yeah i know is base, but i was way over my head, and my lack of mechanical knowledge took the best out of me, and i over paid for the car...
even tho i over paid and needs alot of work, i love this car, i used to own an 96 sl in 1997...the memories i had with that car where the best.

i am somewhat disabled due to 2 back surgeries and i and expecting a settlement withing hopefully the next 6 months.
so i do and will make her beautiful.

sadly i dont know people with 3kgts that are nice, and thats why i join, cus i to have a car family, and pretty soon i might be with out a job to to injury, i have lots of time....i live alone with my 2 young boys ages 9 and 8...and they too love cars

well am not to good with expressing my self to well on forums, and i would like to meet some of you to get ideas and for your opinion of the car and what to do and what not to do...feel free to contact me to me up.
i really need to get out of the house, am becoming to much of a hermit lol

thanks again for having me
and if any would like to lend their expert opinions and general advise, please call or text me 414-364-6274

thanks again
alex

What's up and welcome to the forum. You can also check up 3si.org. We're not really that active on here, but not dead either. lol.

Anyway, the Upper Midwest Gathering is coming up, you are more then welcome to come and see more 3S enthusiasts/owners. And have a fun weekend.

If you don't mind, can you post up some pictures of your 3k.

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Hi Alex:

Welcome on board.

Several of us gather monthly at the Hooter's in Brookfield. Perhaps you could come join us there, while we wait for the weather to improve and the gatherings and events to start.

You can find a post all about it under News and Events:

http://www.w3si.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3667

Our next "gathering" of the minds is on Saturday 03.29 and starts at 5pm.

Best,

SJ

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here it is...looks uglier in person,and thanks for the invite, ill try to make it, but ill be changing both lower control arms this weekend or the next...
and yes i know is a sohc engine
but then again i dont like to race like i used too...lol

P.S. I know the rims have to go, thay are just plain nasty lol.

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and the rims i want for it in 18x9

http://www.qsrproductions.com/store/images/Motegi%20Touge%20anthracite.jpg

Welcome to the club. The car looks pretty good. Agree on the rims, but at least you agree they're ugly

Those SOHCs might be a little weaker, but boy do they last a long time. They can log some major miles.

You know...this is the first time any one has told me that, everyone is always you should have gotten a TT, i honestly wouldnt mind, but i dont drive like i used to, i think twice now due to having kids that need me around...thanks brother

also yes those are so hideous...and the tires too...plus the wheelwel is so big lol...my plans where to put 18s on, but i was also considering 19s as well.
also i was thinking of putting some megan racing suspension on so i could drop it just a little...

any input on what size rims and megan racing?
thanks

First, welcome. I believe you run into fitment issues running 19s, but I could be wrong. 17s even look good if you lower it. Don't put coilovers on it to lower it. You can get a set of Tein or Eibach lowering springs for ~$200. It sounds like you're not in it to race it, so just get lowering springs. Coilovers will all but ruin the ride and provide a performance upgrade you won't ever use, and they run over $1000. My $.02, some of the more experienced guys could very well tell me I'm wrong, in which case I'll flame them and deny being wrong until I die. OK not really...

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LOL thanks for the input, i think ill go with 18s when the time comes, also about the springs and coilovers...i figure i get the coil overs cus i believe i still need the whole suspension anyways...and i did see megan racing for under $900....i do not want to race it like u said, i just want to make her look good

ok looks like ill be doing some thinking about the suspension then.

thanks

Yo, you know SJ if you dont want people there just say so instead of putting up the phoney date.....LOL j/k

Also welcome to the club Alex glad to have you

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I welcome you as well lol if you need any help and I can help out with something let me know...I'm right in oak creek and have blown up plenty of these cars in my day...really bad luck with spun bearings... but the the base model always lasted me the longest never blew that one up..

Thanks brother, ill keep this in mind, cus i kinda alone when it comes to knowledge on this cars...

Considering you own the base model, you have nothing to worry about.

Oddly enough, I bought my first 3s from a 60-something in Oak Creek.

wow...so the sl and the tt are problematic?
either way there is no other car id rather own than a 3kgt, except for maybe a maranello lol or a murcielago...or an r8 lol

hey we all have dreams

Well, any beaten car is problematic.

There has been a few people with SOHCs that tried to kill them and couldn't. DOHCs will spin bearings while waiting for fries at McDonalds.

Sometimes I wish I had a sohc. I wouldn't feel bad about beating the shit out of it and would drive it during winter.

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