[{"id": 15065242, "authorName": "PAARon80", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paaron80/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by PAARon80", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721775433, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15065311, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Attention all drift racers. The Golden Fleece has arrived. Open your wallet as you\u2019ll never see one like this again.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721776015, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15065317, "authorName": "hankzweb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hankzweb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That\u2019s one sweet SX. Modified but hardly any miles on her. Does she only spend time at the drag strips or the scenic highways? She\u2019s a beauty. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721776055, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15065360, "authorName": "PathtoGod (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pathtogod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hankzweb. The car was track raced fairly consistently for a couple of years in the late 90s. After which it was very rarely taken out again, here and there for exactly what you said scenic drives, coffee stops, etc. And then after which it was put in long term storage after the owner stopped racing. Thanks for the early questions!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1721776403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15065372, "authorName": "Imatt240", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imatt240/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "He\u2019s got enough NOS in there to blow himself up, period!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721776460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15065614, "authorName": "mav1178", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mav1178/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller @BAT this is not a SE model. Carfax automatically lists most of the S13/14 as \"SE\" when you run the report but it is very clear from the photos and window sticker that it is a base model.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721778549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15065703, "authorName": "mav1178", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mav1178/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "also, the suspension kit looks like the old Ground Control kit which used Koni shocks and Eibach springs on adjustable perches.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721779341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15065889, "authorName": "SDB999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdb999/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What sanctioning body allows nitrous but doesn\u2019t require a cage?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721781113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15066009, "authorName": "PathtoGod (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pathtogod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SDB999. I believe the tank would be removed prior to racing, and was more of a \"for fun\" kind of mod.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721782294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15066016, "authorName": "PathtoGod (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pathtogod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mav1178. Appreciate the knowledge on the SE distinction, not sure why it was listed as such, assume it's due to the Carfax. I have reached out to see if that can omitted or if they'll have to relist the vehicle. Should have an answer soon. And yeah nice spot on the suspension!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721782355, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15066029, "authorName": "mav1178", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mav1178/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pathtogod definitely a danger to manifold but since this isnt an Eclipse, we might be ok.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721782471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15066074, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks all. We've updated the listing.\n\n-BaT", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721782876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15066344, "authorName": "craZee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The underside and engine bay photos look like a different car than the exterior pictures!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721786094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15066485, "authorName": "Sil_80", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sil_80/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A nice feature of 1996 models is how well equipped a base model is: Power windows, locks, and mirrors are all standard, as well as AC, Power Brakes and Steering. This car has zero options, and yet it has all the comfort a reasonable consumer could want. The lip is an add-on from the SE model, and it looks good. For racing purposes, the base model is too well equipped.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721787945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15066901, "authorName": "MasterDebator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/masterdebator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It doesn\u2019t matter if you win by an inch or a mile.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721796147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15067197, "authorName": "Imatt240", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imatt240/", "bidAmount": 2600, "content": "$2,600 bid placed by Imatt240", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721818021, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15067876, "authorName": "AlfaZagato", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfazagato/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So many FnF references, yet no-ones thought to worry about panda Corollas...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721829213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15067882, "authorName": "bshotts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bshotts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AlfaZagato....Initial D!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721829288, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15068166, "authorName": "MOTORMAX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motormax/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by MOTORMAX", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721831812, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15068701, "authorName": "mav1178", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mav1178/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@craZee this would be a good contrast between a proper detail job + professional exterior photos, and things you take on your cell phone at home. \r\n\r\nlighting is everything when it comes to photos.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721835932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15068758, "authorName": "PathtoGod (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pathtogod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mav1178, @craZee, The vehicle was detailed for photos, upon finishing them the car was driven back home. Dirt road, dirt driveway. Most of the \"residue\" or differences are purely from the dust and rain we've had recently in AZ!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721836308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15068760, "authorName": "mav1178", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mav1178/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "edit: actually I don't think the first set of photos were taken by a professional, I think it was just a good phone camera and lighting. \r\n\r\nno serious photographer would shoot portrait mode like that and lose so much real estate.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721836320, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15069984, "authorName": "ccash7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccash7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I didn't see it anywhere in the listing, but this car appears to have Z32 brakes up front. @seller can you confirm? And was this base model S14 converted to 5 lug as is common with Z32 brake swaps?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721842196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15071259, "authorName": "PathtoGod (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pathtogod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ccash7. Good catch it is brake swapped and also a five lug conversion. Sorry all for kind of learning the build list with you guys. With the age of the car it\u2019s hard to recount all of the mods.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721845611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15071984, "authorName": "ccash7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccash7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All good. Those are things that generally add value so I just wanted to call them out.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721847980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15077004, "authorName": "Jrv203", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrv203/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by Jrv203", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721878411, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15077414, "authorName": "Sil_80", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sil_80/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pathtogod With the 225 width tires, have the fender lips been rolled? If not, is the car still equipped with plastic inner fender liners? If so, is there any rubbing? Thanks...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721898056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15078388, "authorName": "Imayhaveaproblem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imayhaveaproblem/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Imayhaveaproblem", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721916721, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15079022, "authorName": "Imayhaveaproblem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imayhaveaproblem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pathtogod not sure if I missed it in the description but is it currently registered in your state with current tags to drive on the road, or is it non op? Secondarily has it ever passed smog or could pass smog (asking as a Californian unfortunately) just need to give my smog guy a heads up on my plan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721921402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15079413, "authorName": "PathtoGod (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pathtogod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Imayhaveaproblem. Hey! So the vehicle has not been registered in about 20 years. The car drives perfectly and can be registered tomorrow. The car has been in AZ its whole life so no smog has ever needed to be passed. Let me know if there is any other info you needed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721924189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15079429, "authorName": "PathtoGod (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pathtogod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sil_80. Looking at the car to the best of my knowledge there hasn't been fender rolling, but I would say due to the camber the wheels fit perfectly. There is no rubbing to my knowledge and the car still has the wheel well/fender liners.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721924305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15084286, "authorName": "mav1178", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mav1178/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Imayhaveaproblem to make it pass CA smog you'd need to remove the NOS kit from the car (at least from the engine bay) and also put a stock intake box back on. \r\n\r\nthe car looks like it has the stock exhaust manifold/downpipe on there, assuming it was not punched out (for racing purposes).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721940585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15085636, "authorName": "Imayhaveaproblem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imayhaveaproblem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pathtogod @mav1178, noted, just had to ask, I've got a 95 so I can play with plates and/or hot smog. Thanks gents", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721950373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15085712, "authorName": "mav1178", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mav1178/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "yeah @Imayhaveaproblem don't talk about that in a public auction with a known VIN. you are just asking for trouble later on.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721951168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15085741, "authorName": "Imayhaveaproblem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imayhaveaproblem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mav1178 yeah was just thinking that, dumb move, but can't delete can you flag/delete for me cause I can't on my end, I'm an idiot", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721951453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15088962, "authorName": "MOTORMAX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motormax/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by MOTORMAX", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722010030, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15093442, "authorName": "Imayhaveaproblem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imayhaveaproblem/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by Imayhaveaproblem", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722026322, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15112890, "authorName": "Ethanbocanegra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ethanbocanegra/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Might be a silly question, but does this car not have a radio?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722267316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15113080, "authorName": "PathtoGod (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pathtogod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ethanbocanegra, it does not. You can see the slot/trim piece where presumably one could be added under the climate control", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722268835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15113136, "authorName": "mav1178", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mav1178/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ethanbocanegra @seller the list of equipment on the window sticker doesn't show any radio installed - the issue may be that there is no radio wiring harness of any kind. or the factory head unit was taken out and a blank cover plate was put back in (the blank plate was quite common in the 1980s/1990s, as there were plenty of trucks and other vehicles sold without a head unit from the factory)\r\n\r\ncan a picture of the bottom of the rear deck be provided? picture from the trunk area towards the bottom where the rear speakers are mounted. the factory radio amp is in that area, so if the wiring is there at least the option to wire your own head unit is available.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722269221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15114808, "authorName": "PathtoGod (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pathtogod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mav1178, @Ethanbocanegra. There are no rear speakers installed, wirings are still present. Let me know if you need any other photos!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722276581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15115418, "authorName": "MoxieMotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moxiemotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has this passed current smog emissions?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722278248, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15116931, "authorName": "PathtoGod (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pathtogod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MoxieMotors. I believe its was answered earlier in the thread but, its an Arizona car so don't have the 100% answer on smog, but it would need the NOS removed to pass as I understand it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722282019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15118425, "authorName": "MoxieMotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moxiemotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any codes on obd2 scanner?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722286614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15119201, "authorName": "mav1178", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mav1178/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller thanks, good to know that at least the speaker wiring is still there as an option.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722289564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15119545, "authorName": "Imayhaveaproblem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imayhaveaproblem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pathtogod In picture 59 it looks as if there may be a dent in the cross brace with some newer hardware installed in the area, just wondering if it's the angle of the photo or maybe some areas were cleaned and others not. Could you advise if there was an impact on the bottom of the car? Not a big deal, because race car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722292736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15119700, "authorName": "PathtoGod (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pathtogod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Imayhaveaproblem. Seems to be a dent, doesn\u2019t look structurally an issue. But yeah as you said probably from the car being tracked.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722293924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15119964, "authorName": "MoxieMotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moxiemotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller Any codes on obd2 scanner?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722296757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15120033, "authorName": "PathtoGod (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pathtogod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MoxieMotors. Sorry for missing it earlier, no codes.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722297494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15121233, "authorName": "MoxieMotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moxiemotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are all the red repainted panels matching shades of red? Red is one of the hardest colors to match. Can't imagine on a car this old just repainting the bumpers they actually match... ? Do you have any pictures that aren't highly filtered? Specifically some pictures that are completely unfiltered that show the car in natural light?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722314099, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15121379, "authorName": "Supraman623", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supraman623/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any chance I could come take a look at it tomorrow. I'm in surprise.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722319933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15121387, "authorName": "PathtoGod (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pathtogod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MoxieMotors, I can get pictures tomorrow, it may look a bit newer due to the fact it is freshly painted but it was done by one the best paint shops in town and colored matched well.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722320618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15121390, "authorName": "PathtoGod (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pathtogod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Supraman623. Potentially, depends on scheduling but you can click on contact the seller and Ill see if we can make something work.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722320658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15121458, "authorName": "MoxieMotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moxiemotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Supraman623 let us know if you check it out and all is well. Or tell us all is bad and take the winning bid \ud83d\ude05", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722326437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15121460, "authorName": "MoxieMotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moxiemotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Meanwhile @seller let us get some actual photos of the car please", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722326541, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15127047, "authorName": "vaquita", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vaquita/", "bidAmount": 15300, "content": "$15,300 bid placed by vaquita", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722368966, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15127208, "authorName": "JFauntleroy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfauntleroy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some times in the last 2 hours of an auction while the bids are still low a seller will panic but good to see a brand new account come in with 2 hours left to up the current bid significantly.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1722369452, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15127407, "authorName": "PathtoGod (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pathtogod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Appreciate the bid was getting a little worried, got those photos @MoxieMotors. Sorry for the delay, have @Supraman623 coming to check it out in the next 20~ minutes! Thanks all", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722370072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15127665, "authorName": "nsxomar5268", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsxomar5268/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "just open account and bidding $8000 over last person bid ? \ud83d\ude0f", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722371005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15127733, "authorName": "Chondamx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chondamx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nothing to see here \ud83d\ude02", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722371330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15129136, "authorName": "PathtoGod (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pathtogod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Clarified with BAT, they told me it would probably be smart to let everyone know. The bid is from one of my friends/ acquaintances that worked on the vehicle to get it into listing form. He had never used the platform and texted me a couple minutes later letting me know he placed the bid (did kind of juice it). The whole time it was in the shop he asked to buy it so assume that is his highest end.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722375795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15129141, "authorName": "Wach234", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wach234/", "bidAmount": 15550, "content": "$15,550 bid placed by Wach234", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722375807, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15129204, "authorName": "Wach234", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wach234/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/30/24 for $15,550 to Wach234", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722376020, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15129230, "authorName": "nsxomar5268", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsxomar5268/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really you bid 15,300 and you didn\u2019t bid again it\u2019s very obvious", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722376084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15129311, "authorName": "Imayhaveaproblem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imayhaveaproblem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bringatrailer @bat I was not the winning bidder, why is my account being charged 5% of sale price? Something stinks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722376425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15129394, "authorName": "PathtoGod (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pathtogod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the bids everyone. Definitely a good deal. Sorry, @Imayhaveaproblem, hopefully they can resolve it. Im not really sure what happened with the listing, I'll reach out to them for you too. Thanks all.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722376741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15129397, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Imayhaveaproblem - When bidding, we place a hold on your Credit Card for the 5% buyers fee. You were not the winner and the hold is reversed at the close of the auction. \r\n\r\nCongratulations @Wach234 for coming out with the win on this one!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722376752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15129405, "authorName": "CostofLiving", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/costofliving/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It just shows on your bank account. It\u2019ll come off.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722376774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15129467, "authorName": "Wach234", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wach234/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the adrenaline rush, everyone! Stoked to be the winner here.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722376938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15129736, "authorName": "Imayhaveaproblem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imayhaveaproblem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Got it, thanks all", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722377740, "type": "comment"}]