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Forum: Legend 03-09-2014, 06:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 16,548
Posted By soloist
Understood Hotstartup. A lot of people sell...

Understood Hotstartup. A lot of people sell "clean" Legends that need paint and interior work, or worse, body work these days. Not saying that Norcalhonda's is that way, I honestly don't know, but I...
Forum: "Not Mine" 03-06-2014, 03:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,593
Posted By soloist
What a great condition Legend, reminds me of my...

What a great condition Legend, reminds me of my black/black LS auto 95 I bought when I first got back into Legend's. I guess I would have to see it in person, but my first thought was, "damn, why...
Forum: The Water Cooler 01-27-2014, 08:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,258
Posted By soloist
I drove an 8th gen coupe with a 6MT, great car,...

I drove an 8th gen coupe with a 6MT, great car, though the back end looked terrible, couldn't get over that. For the 2013 year it looks like they fixed the tail section and made the interior a little...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 11-17-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 23,536
Posted By soloist
Interesting that so many people are supporting...

Interesting that so many people are supporting the auto. I loved the Type II auto, very refined but 4000 RPM's at 90mph? When I first drove one I thought I had it in D3, nope. The manual transmission...
Forum: "Not Mine" 11-15-2013, 09:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,049
Posted By soloist
Poor, poor car :(

Poor, poor car :(
Forum: Legend 11-13-2013, 11:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,368
Posted By soloist
Congratulations, I wanted so badly to buy it but...

Congratulations, I wanted so badly to buy it but when I thought about it, I just couldn't do it. I think I have seen too many of these cars in parts, head gasket jobs, engine swaps, interior swaps,...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 11-11-2013, 08:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,471
Posted By soloist
I must say the weight difference is greater than...

I must say the weight difference is greater than I thought, I officially care about the aftermarket pulley now :D
Forum: "Not Mine" 11-11-2013, 02:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 842
Posted By soloist
All this talk and the car sold on Saturday :(...

All this talk and the car sold on Saturday :( Yeah, not a fan of Cashmere, MAYBE on a sedan, but, coupes...meh, doesn't seem to fit.
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 11-09-2013, 08:24 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,640
Posted By soloist
Thanks for clearing that up :-)

Thanks for clearing that up :-)
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 11-08-2013, 12:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,640
Posted By soloist
Geez, it's been so long I honestly thought I sold...

Geez, it's been so long I honestly thought I sold him the injectors, harnesses, and caps. I thought you sold him the program. I was under the impression it wasn't my program to sell, I guess since...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 11-07-2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,496
Posted By soloist
Shhh...no, I am excited, Type I Auto is a good...

Shhh...no, I am excited, Type I Auto is a good daily driver combo. Plus,when a 3.5 goes in, eventually, it will have the taller gearing of the type 1. I always hated turning 4k RPM's at 90mph in Type...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 11-07-2013, 08:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,496
Posted By soloist
I've been holding out for one for a very long...

I've been holding out for one for a very long time, have cash and am extremely interested...did I mention extremely interested, as in searching CL using Searchtempest to do nationwide searches at...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 11-07-2013, 08:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,835
Posted By soloist
^ Hmm...interesting, I always wonder about those...

^ Hmm...interesting, I always wonder about those VIS butterfly's. I mean I checked for full range of motion and intact diaphragms, but, I wasn't sure how they were "resting" b/c I didn't have the...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 11-07-2013, 08:30 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,538
Posted By soloist
It would be a better idea to try to find out...

It would be a better idea to try to find out where the coolant is going, but of course fill and bleed the cooling system of air. I totally support unplugging the EGR lift sensor, while I can't say...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 11-06-2013, 11:08 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,835
Posted By soloist
The few opinions that I have on this are again...

The few opinions that I have on this are again Type I's, even when converted to Type II's, seem to be better off the line, or "pull harder" than Type II's. Again, I wonder how much of this is the...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 11-06-2013, 07:23 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,640
Posted By soloist
That actually sounds pretty amazing Gabe, I am...

That actually sounds pretty amazing Gabe, I am extremely curious.
Forum: "Not Mine" 11-06-2013, 01:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,070
Posted By soloist
Have pictures of it and everything. Dash has some...

Have pictures of it and everything. Dash has some cracks, drivers seat is pretty torn up, other than that it looks "good", not great. It's hard to make the call from here though. I definitely love...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 11-05-2013, 12:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,640
Posted By soloist
Yes, I am almost certain that Gabe got his a...

Yes, I am almost certain that Gabe got his a little while ago. Lucky bastards :D
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 11-05-2013, 11:58 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,640
Posted By soloist
Well, to be honest I forgot to ask for it back,...

Well, to be honest I forgot to ask for it back, it was a LONG time ago, he was really busy with a bunch of stuff, his business, moving and such. Actually it took this thread to make me realize that...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 11-05-2013, 11:39 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,640
Posted By soloist
I hope so, I mean someday it would be great to...

I hope so, I mean someday it would be great to experience something other than the stock ECU, Matt still has my ECU. Perhaps we can work something out with my next Legend.
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 11-05-2013, 11:21 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,640
Posted By soloist
Nope, not the only one, I would love to get a...

Nope, not the only one, I would love to get a chip in the next Legend. In fact, I have never even driven a chipped Legend or even know anybody in AZ that has a chipped Legend.
Forum: "Not Mine" 11-03-2013, 06:54 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 39,712
Posted By soloist
Yeah it's definitely an LS, climate control is...

Yeah it's definitely an LS, climate control is the giveaway.

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Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 11-03-2013, 02:07 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,835
Posted By soloist
Yeah, when Gabe's car (92 Type I/5MT) was...

Yeah, when Gabe's car (92 Type I/5MT) was finished, again Tony did both swaps within a week of each other (motors of same/similar shape), Tony said, and I'll never forget, "Gabe's car definitely...
Forum: "Not Mine" 11-02-2013, 11:11 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 39,712
Posted By soloist
It happens when you least expect it doesn't it?...

It happens when you least expect it doesn't it? Wonder how much it would take to get it to me? Back and forth the decision goes, trying to stay Type I but realizing that eventually a 3.5 will go in...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 11-02-2013, 03:14 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,835
Posted By soloist
There is definitely something else going on...

There is definitely something else going on between Type I and Type II, other than the flywheel. I have had 2 3.5 hybrids with 5MT flywheels/clutches and it's just not the same as a Type I/5MT, as...
Forum: "Not Mine" 10-27-2013, 02:12 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 39,712
Posted By soloist
That repainted "hunter green" color looks almost...

That repainted "hunter green" color looks almost like a single stage job :(
Forum: Legend 10-17-2013, 02:09 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,934
Posted By soloist
Lol...you guys are awesome, and you are right,...

Lol...you guys are awesome, and you are right, 5MT/Type I LS, doesn't get any better than that, for me. During the last week, I have been entrenched in some of the most intimidating mid-terms I've...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 10-16-2013, 03:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,911
Posted By soloist
That's awesome news. I have 3, yes, 3 LS Climate...

That's awesome news. I have 3, yes, 3 LS Climate control units and almost all of the sensors to do the job. I am curious, can you run the Auto climate control unit in manual mode without the...
Forum: Legend 10-15-2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,934
Posted By soloist
5MT Geneva, I'm very interested, no more 6'er's...

5MT Geneva, I'm very interested, no more 6'er's for me, I want the power down low, where I need it. You would have to accept that an OEM spoiler would be affixed to that trunk, as 91-93's need extra...
Forum: Legend 10-15-2013, 07:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,082
Posted By soloist
Not sure how I would get it to me, but, what...

Not sure how I would get it to me, but, what color is it?
Forum: "Not Mine" 10-15-2013, 02:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,900
Posted By soloist
After being shocked at how beautiful the car is...

After being shocked at how beautiful the car is inside and out (well, in pictures), that was the second thing I noticed. I am not too afraid of head gaskets anymore, but, I certainly don't want to...
Forum: "Not Mine" 10-15-2013, 09:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,900
Posted By soloist
I was actually already in communication with the...

I was actually already in communication with the guy about the car. Couldn't tell if it was "Type C" or "Type J" interior...looked like "Type J" to me, but, I don't think B-54P came with Type J, did...
Forum: "Not Mine" 10-04-2013, 01:12 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,394
Posted By soloist
This degenerated so quickly...sorry guys. I...

This degenerated so quickly...sorry guys. I always try to be diplomatic, but, I know that it is nearly impossible at times :( Either way, I talked to the seller, nice guy. It was repainted by a...
Forum: "Not Mine" 09-28-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,394
Posted By soloist
Lol, save your opinions for a time when you have...

Lol, save your opinions for a time when you have some experiential data on knowing me, I mean that...you are taking this too personally and asserting too antagonistic a position for not knowing me. I...
Forum: "Not Mine" 09-27-2013, 06:25 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,394
Posted By soloist
Yes, every motor can blow a head gasket :D Maybe...

Yes, every motor can blow a head gasket :D Maybe it's just sample size v. region as well.I have never seen a 3.2 make it past 130k in Phoenix, aside from Tyson, of course. Before refuting my...
Forum: "Not Mine" 09-26-2013, 01:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,760
Posted By soloist
The spoiler increases the perceived height of the...

The spoiler increases the perceived height of the tail end, which takes attention away from how long the trunk is in relation to the rest of the car, tends to "even" out the coupe. The 94-95 coupes...
Forum: "Not Mine" 09-26-2013, 01:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,364
Posted By soloist
Is that Geneva or Sherwood? It has more "blue" in...

Is that Geneva or Sherwood? It has more "blue" in it than I am used to seeing, 92, I guess it would have to be Geneva. Either way, I always liked the dark greens, they provide the best contrast for...
Forum: "Not Mine" 09-26-2013, 01:04 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,394
Posted By soloist
Lol...I wasn't saying Sherwood is rare, it's just...

Lol...I wasn't saying Sherwood is rare, it's just a nice color, it's almost the Southwest version of black on black, as owning a black on black car is death in the summer time, people here in AZ tend...
Forum: "Not Mine" 09-22-2013, 11:55 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,394
Posted By soloist
My coupe had everything going for it, good paint,...

My coupe had everything going for it, good paint, perfect, professionally installed new full leather, no dash cracks, 3.5 hybrid installed with 5MT clutch, factory 6MT LS, with NO mechanical issues,...
Forum: The Water Cooler 09-22-2013, 11:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,385
Posted By soloist
This almost has to refer to the ads in Washington...

This almost has to refer to the ads in Washington I keep seeing. I live in AZ, and while nothing rusts over here either, the amount of shit that can and does go wrong with a 20+ year old car just...
Forum: "Not Mine" 09-20-2013, 02:44 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,394
Posted By soloist
Yeah, that guy is crazy...I wrote, him, basically...

Yeah, that guy is crazy...I wrote, him, basically suggested to him, politely, where the price really should be, a ballpark for the car. I mean, unless it has under 50k miles, that car is worth $5-6k...
Forum: Detailing 09-20-2013, 02:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,192
Posted By soloist
Solution is easy, take a really epic photo of...

Solution is easy, take a really epic photo of your car, store it on your smartphone. That way you can take a peak at it to remember that it can be that clean, then you only wash it when you...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 09-14-2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,077
Posted By soloist
Yep, the BTX solvents, benzene, toluene, and...

Yep, the BTX solvents, benzene, toluene, and xylene, all aromatics based on the benzene ring, with a few substitutions, essentially methyl groups and ethyl groups. I read that Honda used toluene in...
Forum: "Not Mine" 09-13-2013, 09:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,375
Posted By soloist
Saw it a week or so ago, not physically, but on...

Saw it a week or so ago, not physically, but on CL. Looks very nice, but, it would have to be an LS for me, wish I could just accept an L model, it's a super low mile coupe.
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 09-10-2013, 01:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,161
Posted By soloist
I would like to do that with the next Legend I...

I would like to do that with the next Legend I get. I am trying to find an auto, as having the 6 speed like I did, meant nobody but me could move the car. This is good and bad, but, mainly bad as it...
Forum: Legend 08-25-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,548
Posted By soloist
You don't happen to have access to a set of...

You don't happen to have access to a set of original wheels? I keep going back and forth about this, I really want an LS auto, just for the insignificant LED auto climate control setup/screen (I...
Forum: Legend 08-24-2013, 02:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,548
Posted By soloist
I've often wondered if I would like the RL cams...

I've often wondered if I would like the RL cams better myself, I always felt the Type I's really threw you back in your seat when you needed it, Type II's aren't as immediately impressive, I guess...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 08-24-2013, 02:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,581
Posted By soloist
Hard to tell without hearing it, but, clutch...

Hard to tell without hearing it, but, clutch chatter is just part of Legend ownership, I have NEVER owned a 5 or 6 speed that didn't chatter with the clutch pedal fully released.
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 08-24-2013, 02:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,211
Posted By soloist
Ah...having coolant and a Lisle funnel with you...

Ah...having coolant and a Lisle funnel with you at all times is part of Legend ownership, well, at least until you swap a 3.5 in, or, do the HG job right and clean the EGR pipe at regular intervals.
Forum: "Not Mine" 07-31-2013, 01:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,763
Posted By soloist
I wonder whether or not this one sold, I never...

I wonder whether or not this one sold, I never even saw the pics, I just read sherwood coupe LS and that it isn't a 6MT. Been looking at something auto as of late, wouldn't mind that being an AT...
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