Just thought that I would introduce myself to the forum after lurking around for awhile. I currently own a 89 Dodge Colt GT(totally stock with under 92k miles - have been a member over at 4G61T.org for a few years) and have been looking for a different DD. I had been looking at a few 3000GT's until I found this diamond in the rough...actually more like a piece of coal in a bucket.
I purchased the vehicle in a driveable condition with the swap being complete. The car is high mileage 190k, but was always serviced by trained mechanics. The previous owner drove it about 150 miles a day and wanted to make sure that everything was taken care of mechanically. The body is rust-free, but has some paint fading on the roof as well as the hatch. The front bumper cover needs to be replaced, but it came with a new aftermarket OEM style cover. The interior is in good condition, leather seats show some wear, but all the options on the car work.
I have already been considering some mods to the car but they will have to be budget upgrades on a list of priority of importance(not a whole bunch of extra cash to throw at it right now).
BODY:
I am planning on going with the 97-99 front bumper conversion, rather than keep the stock cover. Rather than repaint the entire car right now, I am planning on just doing the bad areas(I have a relative who works at an autobody shop - he does all my spraying). Considering taking off the rear spoiler and rear wiper since the hatch needs sprayed as well. Sometime down the road I would like to upgrade wheels and tires with some silver 6-spoke wheels(17's likely, possibly 18's) - similar to the look of the Enkei RS6's, used wheels aren't an issue.
SUSPENSION:
I've read so much between lowering springs and coilovers...I really haven't decided. I would like to lower the stance a little, but I would also like to keep good ride quality since this is a DD...any suggestions would be great.
ENGINE: (not really mods as much as advice needed)
I will admit that I am a newbie when it comes to the 6 bolt and adding mods which subsequently will require tuning, believe me I know very little at all. I usually keep engine components fairly stock when it comes to these type of engines. I like reliability! Anyways, when I bought this car, the previous owner told me about the random misfire(which I had read about on here), he said I needed DSMLink to clear it up as well as to tune the car to it's capability. I am considering the POT mod until I can afford DSMLink. I know very little about DataLoggers, but am willing to learn. I just wonder if someone could steer me in the right direction when it comes to what I need to get to give myself a little piece of mind before I start DD'ing this car.
Like I said, I'm a NEWB to this. Please be easy on me.
Here's a couple pics of the car
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I purchased the vehicle in a driveable condition with the swap being complete. The car is high mileage 190k, but was always serviced by trained mechanics. The previous owner drove it about 150 miles a day and wanted to make sure that everything was taken care of mechanically. The body is rust-free, but has some paint fading on the roof as well as the hatch. The front bumper cover needs to be replaced, but it came with a new aftermarket OEM style cover. The interior is in good condition, leather seats show some wear, but all the options on the car work.
I have already been considering some mods to the car but they will have to be budget upgrades on a list of priority of importance(not a whole bunch of extra cash to throw at it right now).
BODY:
I am planning on going with the 97-99 front bumper conversion, rather than keep the stock cover. Rather than repaint the entire car right now, I am planning on just doing the bad areas(I have a relative who works at an autobody shop - he does all my spraying). Considering taking off the rear spoiler and rear wiper since the hatch needs sprayed as well. Sometime down the road I would like to upgrade wheels and tires with some silver 6-spoke wheels(17's likely, possibly 18's) - similar to the look of the Enkei RS6's, used wheels aren't an issue.
SUSPENSION:
I've read so much between lowering springs and coilovers...I really haven't decided. I would like to lower the stance a little, but I would also like to keep good ride quality since this is a DD...any suggestions would be great.
ENGINE: (not really mods as much as advice needed)
I will admit that I am a newbie when it comes to the 6 bolt and adding mods which subsequently will require tuning, believe me I know very little at all. I usually keep engine components fairly stock when it comes to these type of engines. I like reliability! Anyways, when I bought this car, the previous owner told me about the random misfire(which I had read about on here), he said I needed DSMLink to clear it up as well as to tune the car to it's capability. I am considering the POT mod until I can afford DSMLink. I know very little about DataLoggers, but am willing to learn. I just wonder if someone could steer me in the right direction when it comes to what I need to get to give myself a little piece of mind before I start DD'ing this car.
Like I said, I'm a NEWB to this. Please be easy on me.
Here's a couple pics of the car
, and believe me I intend to keep using it. 
