Boys and Girls,
Bought my 04 FXT off eBay for a 'song' on a wing and a prayer.
It has turned out to be someone's paddock basher / farm vehicle they have decided to 'teach' themselves about mechanics on....
It has a non turbo gearbox (+clutch) fitted, the shifter has been chopped (badly) to be a semi sort of short shifter and prematurly screwed the bushes.
I has the fear about continuing the project.
At a minimum it will need 2x tyres (probably 4), front CV joints, rear shocks, lots of lines and pipes replaced, possible new radiator, gearbox and clutch and I'm not sure what else.
That said, the engine and turbo appear to be in fairly good condition, and the chassis too - for the age. Given I bought it cheaply, there's 5-7k to spend to bring it up to a reasonable spec within the budget - and hopefully any mods for less than ~ 9k.
Is it possible? Am I barking up the wrong tree? Any suggestions?
Coilovers?
Heavy duty clutch?
6 speed STi gearbox?
Cut and run?!
HELPP!!! Ahhhhh!!! What a nightmare!