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hey guys,
on the right is my work truck, meant for physical labor.
on the left is my friend's sporty coupe
What the fuck happened?
>>15168515
I'm unsure of what you want.
>>15168523
WHAT HAPPENED AMERICA?
>>15168527
Ok, so you have added America to the mix. Now what about us americans? Let me try to help you get this trolling plan worked out so you can delete the thread and repost it.
I just got this shitbox for 400$ from my cousin. its FWD and Automatic, but its a hatchback! r8 and post yours!
do you actually like hatchbacks or are you just saying that because you're posting on /o/?
>>15168396
You can make those decently quick with a 2.0L swap.
All you need is the ECU and 2.0L engine from a 2004-2008 Suzuki Forenza or Reno. Bolts right in, using the Aveo wiring harness and everything. It can run off the Aveo's 1.6L ECU, but it'll run lean, hence the need for the Forenza/Reno ECU.
pic is a 2.0L swap with a turbo strapped to it using Opel parts sings it's basically an Opel engine.
>>15168413
do you think /o/ is the only place that likes hatchbacks? Fucking tryhard poser
>"I didn't like hatchbacks until I came to /o/"
-You
I want to say first I do not know too much about cars. I tried googling for the answer for the last two days and it is giving me like 8 different possible causes of engine overheating and I honestly dont know where or how to start fixing the issue
I have a crappy 02 Civic EX I use to commute to work and it runs okay except when I hit stop-and-go traffic, where the temperature needle rises all the way to the top. Google says it might be a fan clutch issue or that the entire radiator is fucked and needs replacement
I don't have too big of a budget, but I can...
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Could be your rad.
Could be a dying fan clutch.
Could be your water pump.
Could have air in your system (doubtful unless you've had to empty your system recently for any reason).
Could be your thermostat.
Seriously though, couldn't $300 replace all that on an older Honda?
It's easy diy to op. Easy, easy.
>>15168250
Do the cooling fans come on?
Check your engine coolant / anti-freeze. Could be bone fucking dry. Same shit happened to me a few days ago. Very simple fix.
Don't put just fucking water. Actually put a 50/50 mix.
Is there any specific order to use these products in?
I'm guessing wax last.
Tips on detailing thread?
>>15168039
so.........
you have 2 products, already know which one goes on last and want to know which one goes on first?
Its the T cut
Use the T cut first, then wax
>>15168171
I guessed, but thanks for confirmation
I've been considering an e90 335i or e60 535i lately.
You know, some kind of shitty but quick dad-mobile. But I can't pull the trigger on it because BMW and reliability issues with the N54.
Recommendations on comparable shitboxes around $15,000?
E46 M3?
>>15167386
>Dad-mobile
I mean, I can stuff my kids in the back, but they're basically going to be eating their knees.
>>15167377
Neither. They don't have dipsticks. I'd go buy a clean E39 or E38.
>DD
>Tires
>Reasons
>1998 C-Class
>Toyo Proxes T1R, Nokian Hakkapelitta 7
>Toyos have good dry grip and decent wet grip, and they very nicely priced
>Nokians because they were the best winter tire on the market when I bought them
>>15167297
> Focus
> Avon all-weather tires
> Always need to deal with water, no matter what the temperature
>>15167297
01 civic sedan
eagle sport all seasons
moar grip on the touge
/o/
I like working with engines, but hate working on cars.
Do you guys think a career in engine development is a good idea?
I think I'd enjoy engine mapping and calibration.
How do I get this job?
>>15167258
bumping for jobs in the automotive industry that aren't mechanics/technicians
>>15167258
The IC engine will be obsolete in 20 years. If you want a career that lasts longer than that you should choose something else.
>>15169051
>Electric gets better and better every year!
Combustion gets better and better as well. It's not going anywhere.
Where's the best place to park your car of you want to sleep in it while on a road trip?
Police station
>>15167038
travel plaza, mcdonalds (free wifi), rest areas, deserted offramps.
>>15167038
Walmart. You often see truckers sleeping there. Most have free wi-fi and clean restrooms.
It feels like at this point all the decent mass produced cars that are worth doing anything with have been found. Old Honda's, Fox-body's, Miata's, etc. have all pretty much been ruined, and finding good examples is exceedingly rare. Plus even if you find one it's tough to want to modify it with so few clean ones left.
Any idea's on what the next car to attract all the backyard tuners who want to learn to work on cars will be? Answers like BRZ's or pic related will be obvious choices but most people won't mess with them until probably...
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MN12 cars.
Either had 5.0 or 4.6 V8 in Thunderbird and Cougar and the Mark VII had the DOHC Cobra mill. All are RWD with IRS, with the Lincoln getting aluminum suspension components and driveshaft.
The Thunderbird S/C getting special mention, along with the 1989 Cougar XR7 as they got a supercharged 3.8 V6 that put out torque like a diesel.
All of these are cheap, abundant, and easy to modify. And nobody wants them because notastang.
>>15166916
Most of the tuning you do with the Fiesta is bolt-on upgrades. Excellent car to learn on in my opinion, and you can have an end goal of near 300whp/300tq for your aftermarket turbo build and achieve it pretty easily.
The community is fairly small, but very active and growing. There's always seemingly new vendors for the Fiesta too. If you have any specific questions about the car, I'm happy to answer them.
>>15166916
In ten years I can see myself buying a Honda CR-Z non running for $500 and K24/Type-S franken-swapping it. I'm kind of obsessed with building bucket Hondas though.
Who /city/ v8 ?
>>15166847
Let's see that G8
>>15166847
I'll take mine out on the highway just to push the average mpg up.
I'm really hoping gas doesn't go crazy this summer.
>>15167207
Are you retarded?
Question! I decided to stop fighting the trends and get a compact SUV as a next car. Thing is, literally every car maker makes one it's really hard to find a comprehensive test for the class.
>Kia Sportage
>Toyota RAV4
>Hyundai Tucson
>Mazda CX5
>Ferd Kuga
>hundreds of more of these
>>15166522
>I decided to stop fighting the trends and get a compact SUV as a next car.
So you got married and she got the balls.
I've tried just about all of them that is available on the European market with a diesel engine, and I gotta say that the Mazda CX5 is the best out of all of them
>>15166522
What can that do that a 4 door GTI or WRX hatchback can't?
>inb4 offroad
I want one of these. I live in Kansas. Preferably one with left hand drive, but I'll settle for a postal version. I here you can buy these for like $150 USD in the UK. Would some one be willing to send one to me Fed-Ex or DHL?
Maybe ten years ago. I had one, bought it non running for £500, sold it two years later, untouched, for £1000 or so
Don't be tricked into buying a Rover SD1. They're the same car but with a 5 speed manual gearbox and shite everything else. Suspension, brakes etc were all built cheaper to meet BL budgets
>>15166373
okay sure leave your email and we can work out payment
sup /o/
i want to build my first race car.
The rules: Must be NA, 2.0L or under. Older than 2000. i have ~3k to spend after safety gear. FWD or RWD doesnt matter, Would prefer to stay away from AWD (too much drivetrain loss for a car already making under 180bhp.
ive been looking for an FXGT corolla. either AE82 or AE92. (seen a few 92's for sale)
>>15166359
Fuck you and your shitty rules, just get a Ford Fusion.
ECOBOOST OR GTFO!!!!
![peugeot-206-billo-racing[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/mwvzs6S.jpg "peugeot-206-billo-racing[1].jpg")
>>15166359
you need vtec
>>15166359
You need an AE86, my nigga
How much should I spend on my first car? And what car do you recommend? I'm a senior in high school going to college soon, my mom is trying to say no car more than $1000
I'd try to aim anywhere from 1500 to 2000. Don't discredit anything cheaper though. You can get great vehicles that just need a little work for cheap.
Always check the frame, transmission and gaskets though.
I'm trying to tell her that but she refuses to go higher than $1000
>>15166272
If a grand is your maximum, try to get a Geo/Chevy Metro. They are a very cost-effective shitbox and their parts are cheap.
Oh boy this guy...
>>15166011
I though that was some sort of discreet sex ad at first
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/5576195417.html
look at this cutie
watch out uber
>>15166011
>Have a terrifying time as I go way too fast in my 22 year old shitbox.
