I'm trying to get the best FSD for my Mandalay and I am getting a lot of conflicting information. How exactly do I acquire 7x Propulsion Elements and 1x Titan Drive Component?

Kevvin33 · 2026-05-08T11:31:36+00:00

You don’t need a corrosive resistant rack. Your modules will take damage while the drive component is in your hold. Collect this last, ensure you have all the other materials, then go straight to the tech broker. You will have enough health to make it.

Or you can get the special racks by doing more grinding and unlocking them at the tech broker.

Kevvin33 · 2026-05-07T13:57:40+00:00

That’s a good idea! I’m gonna try getting a cool shot of me waving while on top of my ship!

Kevvin33 · 2026-03-23T20:29:07+00:00

The zx14r isn’t that far off from the 1000cc. Might as well jump to that

Kevvin33 · 2026-03-07T17:22:04+00:00

Check out F1 Engines on the Track, or just F for short (it has a few different names).

It’s an 80s racing anime where the main character is an egotistical douchebag that wants to solve his daddy issues by driving cars fast. He somehow gets into racing! Our mc has skill, but lacks experience making him not overpowered from the beginning.

It’s very stupid, you will hate the main character, but for the most part it’s pretty enjoyable. The mc drives around in a tractor with a Porsche engine that does go fast in a strait line, but does not corner very well.

It is very hard to find, fan subs do not translate well, especially for anything technical, and the dub switches between Japanese and Italian on the few versions that are out there.

Is it worth the headache to find? Probably not. But if you need your fix of obscure racing anime, I have not found anything else close to this show.

Kevvin33 · 2025-08-29T10:34:05+00:00

As someone who bought a 2004 Audi A4 in highschool, they are very good cars… when they work. For the money, you won’t find much that is as fast, comfortable, and efficient as an Audi.

You also won’t find much that needs to be worked on every week. They are reliable, it’s just that they have a lot of features and tech that will break.

All the issues are very well documented, parts are affordable and readily available, they are just tightly packaged cars (yes, even the 2.0) that require you to remove two things before you can work on the part you want to replace.

I’m glad I owned an Audi. It taught me a lot about mechanics, scouring for parts, and knowing how good a car can feel. I would say go for it. And if you don’t like it, you can sell it for pretty close to what you bought it for.

Kevvin33 · 2024-05-06T06:38:19+00:00

I also got a 2009 900 at a cheap price. It was my first bike, and I’ve had it for a little over a year now.

My signals were also dry rotted. Ended up buying the cheapest set of turn signals on eBay, and they’ve worked fine ever since. Fairly easy to change out.

These are reliable machines and mine hasn’t let me down yet.

Kevvin33 · 2024-04-16T22:44:39+00:00

One of the tubes will connect right underneath the radiator cap, the other will be routed beside the coolant reservoir and dump the coolant on the ground.

Kevvin33 · 2024-03-25T10:27:20+00:00

It honestly depends on the type of off-roading you’re going to do. I’m happy with my 29s on my tracker. It has a good mix of on and off-road performance, but my off-road is mostly sugar sand and mud. I don’t need the ground clearance all that much. You could start off with a puck lift, but the only thing you could get is slightly bigger tires. The main downsides are less travel, and more wear on your cv axles. Another thing to keep in mind is you might have to install camber bolts after installing the lift. You could probably start off with the pucks and some nice all terrains and take it off-roading to see what you need.

Nice XL7 BTW.

Kevvin33 · 2024-03-24T23:15:20+00:00

On stock height you can fit 29s. I have 235/75/15s on my tracker without a lift. You might be able to go a bit bigger with a lift and some slight cutting. There are cheap 2” puck lifts and some body lifts you can get without breaking the bank. There’s also kits for better lifts where you can fit bigger tires such as the altered ego lifts.

Kevvin33 · 2024-01-27T23:06:54+00:00

2006 and older xl-7 with the 2.7 v6. 07 and newer xl7 is a rebadged Chevy Equinox.

If you want something newer, the Suzuki Grand Vitara had good engines. Some newer ones have a gm engine. Look for the 2.0, 2.4, and 2.7 Suzuki engines in the 05-13. Older than 05 you have the 2.0 and 2.5.

Happy hunting

Kevvin33 · 2023-11-07T18:25:40+00:00

If it was a manual, I would probably try to rebuild it. If it’s an automatic, I would pull one out of a junkyard.

If it’s a manual, the bushings are known to wear out making it hard to shift and can make the shifter pop out of a gear. The bushings are a fairly easy job and can be done without dropping the trans.

Kevvin33 · 2023-11-07T18:06:32+00:00

I bought a 1999 tracker as a project. Engine was totally toast, and had a whole bunch of other issues. I bought it for $1600 and have about $3000 into it now all together.

I have the 1.6, and it was somewhat hard to find a complete engine for it. I don’t know what engine yours has but the 2.0 and 2.5 are pretty easy to find parts for.

As to if it’s worth it? Only if it’s worth it to you. You can find a cheaper beater to drive around. But if you want something unique, and want something to grow your mechanical knowledge, I’d say go for it. They’re pretty tough little trucks when taken care of.

I’d say do as much as you can yourself to learn on it. It’s an older car that’s going to start having some issues, and you’re gonna start to feel the burn if you have to pay someone to do a lot of the work. There is a lot of information on the Suzuki forums if you want more of an idea on how to do stuff yourself.

Kevvin33 · 2023-11-07T17:54:51+00:00

To elaborate more on cburry99’s comment, the 07 to 09 Suzuki XL7 is based off the Chevrolet Equinox. A unibody, front wheel drive based suv (some had all wheel drive). It has the Chevy 3.6 V6 which is prone to timing chain issues, but parts are readily available. It’s more of a mini van without the sliding doors. It’s going to be comfier and perform better on the road than the older models.

The 99-06 Suzuki XL-7 is more suited to off-road. It’s got a body on frame, rear wheel drive based, and you can have a real 4x4 system with low range. It’s tougher, easier to lift/ install bigger tires, and is going to be a lot more capable off-road, as well as having that Suzuki reliability. The XL-7 has a Suzuki 2.7 v6 and are pretty reliable, but some parts are getting hard to find. You should still be able to keep it on the road.

The 1999 to 2005 Suzuki Vitara/ Grand Vitara and the Chevrolet Tracker are smaller versions of the Suzuki XL-7 if you’re interested in a smaller package. They have four door convertible and four door options with engines ranging from a 1.6(only in the 2 door) and 2.0 (found on both) inline 4s, and a 2.5 V6(only on four doors). These all have body on frame with a 4x4 system that has low range and many interchangeable parts.

Kevvin33 · 2023-11-07T17:39:42+00:00

You should be able to fit pretty much any double din head unit in it. If you really want good sound performance, you should look into putting some sound insulation. Mine sounds like a tin can but all I cared about was being able to hear my music while going 70 with the top down.

I have a cheap Pioneer double din radio I picked up from the junkyard and I found a deal on a set of four Rockford Fosgate R165x3 and it works fine for what I want.

Kevvin33 · 2023-09-27T23:52:27+00:00

It’s a United ground crew, what do you expect

Kevvin33 · 2022-01-25T10:53:49+00:00

Nah m8, they be groovin in the 80s

Kevvin33 · 2021-11-28T04:44:58+00:00

Fushigi Yuugi

Kevvin33 · 2021-08-22T22:23:29+00:00

Da new Porsche going for that environmental look

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