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>A thread for you to ask or answer questions that are either dumb or sensible.
Last QTDDTOT expired - >>14866263
I'm driving a 2.5 TDi V6 Audi A4. The last garage I took it to was talking about who ever changed the timing belt last did a shitty job as it's meant to be set up though VAGCOM, and theres a bunch of tipex on the tensioners and belt, implying he didn't set it up by computer and just did it by eye.
The car drives exactly the same as before I had the belt changed. Should I be worried or is the other garage just talking shit?
Are there any decent diesel engines that can be swapped into Foxbody Mustang? By decent I mean reliable with good fuel economy like the WG 1.9TDI. Are engine swaps even worth the trouble in Europe? Are they even legal on cars that didn't have them before?
am I a faggot if i get an automatic 2015 camaro SS?
I just did the rear brake pads and rotors on my girlfriends jeep liberty and I think I fucked up somewhere.
I got on the highway to go home and after driving 65mph for about a minute it started to vibrate badly. Badly enough that I had to slow down and as soon as I tapped the brakes the vibration went away instantly. I promptly got off the highway and drive home through town. When I got home I made sure all the lug nuts were tight with a torque wrench to make sure it wasn't a loose wheel.
They also seemed really hot when I got home. Maybe I'm just being paranoid. They weren't smoking or anything.
Found two vehicles that look abandoned and I want to buy one, did a VIN check and found a lien flagged for both of them. Does the lien have anything to do with why they'd be abandoned?
>>14916952
Yes
>>14916952
You should have started your own thread so people can laugh at you without unnecessary offtopic.
>>14916967
Don't touch those, unless it's like a classic muscle for 500 bucks, it's not worth it
>>14917030
Only reason I considered it is because they are special editions and have low miles on both.
Just bought a 1987 Honda POS (civic). Needs new bumpers and skirts. Anyone know if a body kit for a 1989 civic would work? Or anywhere that sells 87 body kits? Can't find shit on Google.
>>14917045
Go to a junk yard and buy the oem bumpers instead of some gay Mexican aftermarket body kit
>>14916958
Pls halp, I have to drive it back to her house soon.
So I wanna buy a C4 Vette since they're at their cheapest now and I want something that'll be fun without too much work to be put into it. Unfortunately, my area is filled with jews and boomers, so picking are slim unless I wanna pay out the ass. Most of the cheap and decent ones are automagics, and so far I've found only one manual.
The problems are basically:
A: I've never driven and manual and don't know if I want to kill this one's tranny learning
B: Most of my driving's gonna be stop and go traffic since I'm gonna daily this thing
I'm aiming specifically for 85-89 because of the interior, even is the engine isn't as nice as the later models. As a result, if I get the only manual, not only will I pay 9 grand instead of 5-6, it'll also be the 4 speed instead of a 6. Is it really worth the extra cash to shell out for the manual, especially given my usual driving route?
>>14919335
Alot of people say you should go for manual no matter what, but I don't think thats reasonable. I bought my 78 C3 in 3 speed auto, sure it leaves something to be desired but it doesn't mean I don't love my car. I use it as my daily driver as long as it isn't raining and I love it. Learning manual isn't that hard, and I doubt you do any damage while learning, and start and stop traffic isn't that bad in a manual unless its in the city. I don't think it should be that much of a price difference for a manual, but keep in mind there should be other things to look for that are more important than manual vs auto when looking at your first vette.
Is the "ground" connection on a car the same all over?
In other words, if I "ground" some wire on the metal from my trunk, is it the same ground as grounding something to the engine block?
How does Ruf get away with a manufacturers designation when they just put bodykits on Porsches?
Bomex can't put some horseshit front lip on an 88 CRX and it's magically registered as a 2016 "Bomex Fagbutt Attack Series Gold R GT-R Type R Turbo R Spec R model "
I'm hammered but explain this faggotry and don't give me that "they change a certain percentage of the car and German manufacturing standards allows a new manufacturing title".
If I buy Auschwitz, tear down everything, then rebuild it identically as before except now with speed yellow gas chambers and carbon fiber crematoriums I CAN'T SUDDENLY CLAIM IT'S A BRAND NEW PLAYGROUND.
IT'S THE SAME GODDAMNED CONCENTRATION CAMP EXCEPT NOW ARABS WILL WANT TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED IN IT.
FUCK
>>14919955
>>14919885
Practically yes.
>>14915430
What could cause a noise simular to worn/old tappers with moderate acceleration?
>>14917042
Well, if you really think it's worth it for the special edition you can always swap the tranny...
>>14919955
>>14921834
Why swap the tranny?
>>14921841
because automatics are shit
>>14921848
Why would you assume they're automatics? Both cars are manual transmission.
>>14921855
Oh I thought you were the other anon he was replying to, my bad.
>>14919955
> If I buy Auschwitz, tear down everything, then rebuild it identically as before except now with speed yellow gas chambers and carbon fiber crematoriums I CAN'T SUDDENLY CLAIM IT'S A BRAND NEW PLAYGROUND.
>IT'S THE SAME GODDAMNED CONCENTRATION CAMP EXCEPT NOW ARABS WILL WANT TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED IN IT.
You magnificent bastard
>>14919955
I think you're confusing RUF and Rauh welt crap.
>>14919955
>when they just put bodykits on Porsches?
Because they don't.
>I'm hammered
Oh. Fuck off, then.
>>14921933
RUF is a registered manufacturer. Their cars are sold as RUFs not Porsches.
RWB is just a glorified nippon stancefag
>>14921951
>Their cars are sold as RUFs not Porsches.
To a maximum of 500km on the odo. As in, if you bought a new Porsche, but want it converted to a...say Turbo R, it'll be a Ruf, as long as it's below 500km. Above that, it'll be a Ruf tuned Porsche.
Just to be anal.
>>14921951
Yes I know that. I was implying that what that person thinks RUF does is actually what RWB does.
>>14921976
Ahh didn't know that, I thought RUF bought new Porsches and remanufactured before ownership. Didn't know you could give them your used car.
How do they stack up against the other tuners like gemballa, 9ff and others?
They're my favorite just because of yellowbird.
>>14921980
Gotcha, very true
>>14922000
>I thought RUF bought new Porsches and remanufactured before ownership.
They receive a shell and an engine block from Porsche. That's a "genuine" Ruf, if you will. But you do have the option to get your shiny new Porsche converted into a Ruf.
They really do everything, though.
Hell, you can give them a 964, have it restored to mint by them, then converted into a BTR. With the difference that it'll be designated a tuned Porsche 964, not a Ruf BTR.
Awesome company.
What's the cheapest Automatic Transmission Fluid I can get for my 2008 Honda Accord? Everyone says get OEM fluid, but it's a little pricey, since I need to get quite a few quarts of the thing. It's almost the same price as if I let a shop do it that I know uses OEM ATF.
>>14922011
>>14922000
>How do they stack up against the other tuners like gemballa, 9ff and others?
They don't just give the cars all the power a turbo can squeeze out of a 3.8. They make the cars powerful, but insanely reliable.
9ff, especially with the bigger tunes, are just a nightmare. Many owners say they have the cars in the garage more than at home. But that's what you get, when you want 1200hp.
Techart is supposed to be a pretty good Porsche tuner, too.
Gemballa is just fuck.
>>14916958
check if everything is tightened down, usualy people do not tighten the lugnuts well enough.
>>14916967
has everyrhing to do with them, those cars are bought by people who leave the country and park it somewhere they think is safe.
>>14917120
>go to the junkyard for a '87
>hope to find 29yr old car with enough parts
what junkyards are you going to?
>>14922040
I did find both inside a parking structure. Both are also two owner cars that have never left the state they were sold in. One also has current tags, I don't think the other had tags.
>>14919335
popeye leg! why not get somethung else for this kind of money or look in the neighboring cities? i usualy look upto 80miles from my place for cars. My most recent p.o.s. i got for 1 grand. 2006 fuckus zx4 with 80k on it and no problems beyond a iac that was gunked up. came clean with tints, 2 full size spares with the matching rim, a decent aftermarket stereo and amp.
>tl:dr you'll find a better car further away from the goys and spics.
>>14922088
Why would someone get a piece of shit?
2014 MKZ with god knows what trip v 2014 fusion hybrid platinum?
i know that they're both mechanically the same
say i tune my car, lets just say it is a ferd shitstang. Say for whatever reason i need to claim warranty, i don't know, my air compressor blew up, the issue is my car is tuned. I hear that reverting it back to stock and driving 50-100 miles will remove traces of the tune to dealer level equipment. How true is this and how much trouble will dealerships on average go through to prove you warranty was voided.
>>14915430
Can someone suggest a permanent 4wd GM SUV or pickup with a Vortec V8
LS400 vs. Q45
which one is better? thinking of buying a comfy luxobarge and those are the 2 options I've come down to. Which do you think is better and why? Also if you have any other suggestions let me know.
>>14924266
The LS400 comes with god-tier 1UZ-FE
>>14924269
but its slower than the VH45DE
>>14923874
Doing any ecu tune to a warranty vehicle that was bought from the dealership is risky. Sometimes it works other times not. I can't speak for the driving it X miles but it sounds like shenanigans to me
>>14924277
This is true. Do you want fast?
>>14924283
not necessarily, but somewhat yes
Is it bad to ride the clutch if only to move up a car length in bad traffic?
what's the best way to move up a car length? 100 hp shitbox
using motul 5.1 brake fluid for the clutch line is a bit over kill, is it not?
thanks to my new gig, i get oils and car shit for cheap now so i can splurge on my shit boxes. but my only oil options are liquid moly, motul and red line.
Steering wheel is jerking/fighting vwhen I turn, though it gets better as the drive goes on.
Belt was a bit loose so I replaced it. But it was still acting up. Mechanic said rack and pinion, so I reluctantly did it. And it worked, briefly. Now it's doing it again and I was told the power steering pump needs to be replaced. So I did it and it did nothing, in fact my check oil light is even on now. Now I'm being told to again replace the rack and pinion.
Google says CV joint, but when I brought it up the mechanic says that has nothing to do with steering. But.. It does, doesn't it?
What should I do? Listen to the mechanic or what? Any idea as to what could be causing this problem?
>>14925077
>Is it bad to ride the clutch if only to move up a car length in bad traffic?
you'll probably stall if you don't, thats what its there for
riding the clutch and ruining the clutch happens at higher speed when the friction is so much greater.
>>14925192
thanks mang!!!
i keep seeing online that it's bad to ride the clutch, but i guess it's okay at the lowest crawl...
>>14925225
it's super bad to ride the clutch at all. you need to counterclutch.
>>14925171
go to another mechanic, preferably asian
>>14925225
but yea if you're just idling and moving up in traffic, just let off the clutch, give it the mildest amount of gas just enough to roll forward and stop again.
>>14925232
Any idea what the problem could be though? CV? Alignment?
>>14925231
what does that mean?
How reliable is a Toyota Tercel in reality? I hear they last forever without minor repairs and stuff but it all sounds too good to be true.
>>14925259
you need to take it in and let another mechanic drive it around. don't tell them about it
>>14925225
You're not riding the clutch by simply rolling forward in your car
Differences of a few mm's make a big difference in how rigid an anti-roll bar is. If I wrap an anti roll bar in duct tape will that do anything?
>>14925275
Buy one for yourself and run your own experiment
>>14924178
bump pls
>>14925351
>Differences of a few mm's make a big difference in how rigid an anti-roll bar is.
Yes, absolutely.
If I wrap an anti roll bar in duct tape will that do anything?
lol no
>>14925736
Why tho, duct tape is pretty strong so surely it will make a little bit of difference?
>>14925808
Okay, go do it. Report back when you feel the huge difference it makes.
>>14925909
I'm only asking assbait, my car has a cracked anti roll bar thanks to driving over a fucking flower bed which was covered in snow so I couldn't see. My car already understeers like a pig so I was wondering if there was anything else I could do.
>>14916918
If you are swapping a diesel into a mustang, it would only be worth it if it made it faster and cooler, because it's bound to be a major project. Your best chance of a painless swap would be a Ford powerstroke from a truck, maybe a 6 cyl high displacement Cummins. Don't go with a nutless and gutless 1.9 anything, it's not worth it senpai.
Im thinking about purchasing a Euro 1981 Mercedes 240D as a Daily Driver.
I have never owned a diesel. What are the pros and cons of owning a diesel?
pic related.
>>14916958
Make sure every clip or retaining ring is on correctly and everything is torqued to spec. Ensure that the back wheels spin by hand with the back jacked up and the transmission in neutral. If you really don't know, take it to a shop because brakes are fucking bad to screw up.
I have a DCT transmission, and my clutch slips. I've heard that increasing the clutch plate pressure will help the slipping. What on earth is a clutch plate and how does this all work?
>>14916918
mercedes om606, om628, om629, om 647, om648, om612, om613
bmw m57 and m67
>>14916958
>rear brake pads
Discs I'm guessing? Is it a top hat style? Replace the rotors? If so the shoes inside may need adjustment, most often they self adjust by setting the ebrake and releasing it several dozen times
Is the Lexus SC 300 literally just an N/A MK4 Supra?
I need headrests for the second row seats in my 07 Impreza wagon. Will I need to find the exact year and model, or am I able to go to another year and/or model to find some more?
>>14924178
>permanent 4wd
What's wrong with a lever? I don't recall Chevy Tcases being made of swiss cheese.
How reliable are first gen dodge Dakotas? Looking at a 91 club cab, 318 auto with around 160k.
What are good websites to see car reliability stats? Consumer reports? Trying to gauge the reliability of a 2015 Chrysler 300
>>14927513
Personal experience. :^)
What's some good eurobeat to burn on one cd?
If I wanted to get the service manual for my car (2009 g5 Pontiac) without paying $200+ where would I go? This stereo is being a pain in the ass. (see pic(not mine, but close enough))
>>14926088
>ancient N/A diesels
Slow, very. Redline at 4k. Good for highway commuting, decent torque. You might have issues starting it in winter.
I am asking for my brother, I don't drive, but I would like to confirm this suspicion.
Could the fuel filters get dirty and consequently impair the ignition if one often drives fueled by the "reserve" (not sure if it translated literally), because that's the dirtiest part of the fuel?
>>14928465
it comes with an aftermarket block heater
>>14928465
>decent torque
Yeah, it's not really compared to a similar sized gas engine.
>>14927991
I get mine on eBay. The PDF discs are usually super cheap.
>>14927462
so i can use it on tarmac without blowing the driveline to bits
i've only found trailblazer ss
>>14923456
needed a work car
>95 previa
>2014 prius c
>2006 fuckus
>2007 corolla
>95 corolla
>47 torpedo
why do i own any of these p.o.s. currently, no fucking idea.
I want to get one of those little handheld scanners that you can just plug into your car and it'll tell you what's wrong with it as far as codes, CELs and other christmas lights. I hear there are bluetooth dongles for Android as well that can perform the same function.
How do I into this? What should I look up?
i ran into some financial issues and i had to sell my 2012 passat,i now need something just till i bounce back
i was thinking maybe a 2008 - 2010 civic or any toyota but apparently i can get saabs for just as cheap,mainly 9-3s and the like,2002 - 2005 are the most common
in general,with no regard to how the actual car im looking at has been treated,saabs or civics?
>>14929795
google/amazon/ebay obd2 bluetooth
personally i prefer my creader pro 123 red, goes further than just dtc.
>>14915430
Did I fuck up /o/?
>pic related showed up today. [Heard having this cover without all the "The best" shit is rare]
>choose the Bunta mobile [manual of course]
>do well on Akagi and Akina until Ryuosuke shows up
>keep getting my shit pushed in by his duriftos
>how do I git gud?
>>14928714
What if I wanted to get it for free? ebay didnt help.
>>14929879
>then torrent alldata or mitchel on demand 5
or you could do a meet up with others of the same model and they might have what you're looking for
My clear coat is peeling off and i don't have the money to get it all redone. Is there anything I can do to keep it from getting worse?
>>14930217
waxing would help protect it. for small spots i'd suggest using nail polish clear coat. the whole thing should run you around 20 bucks in material. the rest is on you in labor.
>>14929813
civic or sab
>one's out of buissness and extremely popular in china the other is chink style but for burgerland.
How are third gen camaros and firebirds as daily drivers? Reliability? And how much should i be willing to spend for one with a 305 or 350?
>>14926088
>pros
great cruisers
very good MPG's
Decent torque
Comfy
>Cons
horribly slow
4k redline
winter
10/10 DD btw
Posting an updated question
99 Camry, have a humming noise coming from under the hood, mainly when it's above freezing and only when going at a constant speed. Accelerating or letting off stops the noise. Looking around other forums it seems that it's probably caused by the differential, but not clear on if it's the fluid or more of a structural issue. Any input?
What do air intake mods do?
Do you have to buy new springs to lower a car?
>>14932553
Air intake mods theoretically will take in colder air than stock air boxes. And usually yes you need new springs and shocks to lower your car, but people also cut the springs on the stock shocks which is dangerous and will blow the shocks in like 2 minutes.
>>14932553
But air intake mods will usually just increase the induction noise, if you dont have mods that need a cold air intake.
>>14932320
have you looked at the fluid?
hello /o/ I'm looking to purchase my first car for about 15-25k(American) and am looking into either an 09 to 15 Camaro, Challenger, 370z, or Charger or a brand new off the lot Prius with a lifetime warranty which I am dubious of the terms of since they aren't posted anywhere.
Any suggestions? Or should I just get a Miata?
What's the opinions on Jeep Patriots? I'm seeing a rather decent one for $5000. Thinking of getting it.
What are some stereotypes associated with scion xa drivers? my friend cant get off the hook and call me a latino ricefag. My frs is pretty much stock.
What bold pattern would a Nissan Pulsar N15 have?
A Family member is going to give me their car in a few weeks. It's got stock wheels with hub caps on so I've no clue on the pattern.
Want to know so I can start looking for some wheels now.
Financing a car... Does /o/ do it?
I'm not trying to get something out there. But I'd like to drive something around 4-5k that I can make an easy 1 - 2k down-payment on.
is it worth it or do I just save the money (which would take a while...)
>>14933875
If you don't have another car, the Prius is the most practical.
>What do people do driving manual and going up hill in traffic? Having to start and stop?
And
> how do manuals save gas
With my automatic I just get up to speed like 30ish on local roads, slightly ease off the gas and the torque convertor let's go switches to a drive that has less Rpms and then I just don't move my foot
Just finally got a good job (70k) and want to replace my corolla of 7 years with a mustang and the manual v8 convertible version at that
Also
>I have never driven a manual before
>>14934961
I've financed and payed off a couple of cars over the years. But they have all been over $15k and I always put down at least 30%. I would never finance something so cheap. If you can't afford a $4-$5k shitbox you probably can't afford the maintenance on the $4-5k shitbox.
>>14934469
>thinking about buying a Jeep Patriot
NO.
>>14934821
>getting aftermarket wheels for a nissan pulsar
NO
How much should one pay a month if they finance a car and make about 1500-2k usd a month before taxes
>>14927283
you should be fine as long as the years before or after wasnt a redesign
>>14926782
they are similar but each have their own difference if you drive them (think civic and corolla)
>>14927478
about as decent as a ranger
>>14927513
edmunds and experience. Though dodge/chrysler are well known for being shit
>>14919955
Screencapped for posterity
How often do you replace wiper blades?
I've owned my car for a year and four months, and when I got it I also got new blades. Now that the rain is water and not snow they've started smearing. Quick googling says every 6-12 months, but e.g. my parents don't need to change them that often. Did I just get shit blades because they're some no-name/generic brand ones?
Rather than start a new thread I figure I can ask here.
I'm looking to buy a vehicle but I got some specific needs and wants.
>Live in the boonies so I need fuel economy to get back and forth from anywhere
>Need 4wd/awd to get to my house and because of the winter climate
>I'm not looking to spend more than $5k used but I will if I need to.
>I would prefer a bit of storage if possible but I'll mostly be carrying me so prefer it not being bigger than it needs to be.
>I'm gonna be my own mechanic so I would prefer it to be actually 'repairable' or at least not 'Remove driver tire to access battery'-like.
>In addition to previous preference I have had nothing but headaches from any car with computerized anything so those are a negative (though this point is likely to be moot anyway)
I will gladly take input on anything that fits that general idea as none of those are a 'MUST' other than fuel economy and 4wd/awd. So far I've come up with Toyota Rav4, and Honda CRV but they tend to be rather pricey and rather heavily computer oriented. I've also looked into Jeeps (Cherokee) but they seem to have a bad reliability rate. desu I'm a little out of my depth here and have no real reference point for how well these vehicles hold up other than generic ratings on car sites and biased praises from fan sites.
I would appreciate it if anyone could point me in a direction that could give me a grounded reference for making a choice.
>>14937922
Old used Subaru wagon
>>14937922
Where specifically do you live/post your local craigslist
I'll find you something
I just got an old Holley 2300 out of an IHC pickup for free but it needs some work before I can use it. The base plate has a crack in it so I'll be replacing that but it's a really old style with the idle mixture screws in the base plate rather than in the metering block. Any 2300 base plate will fit this but I'm not sure which metering block I'll have to get. Will any old metering block off a double pumper or 2300 work or does it need to be off another 2300 with the same CFM rating? Other than the base plate crack it's a perfect 2300 with a manual choke.
So I drove my car with the ebrake on by accident and now the ebrakes don't work anymore.
Do I just change the brake drums to fix it?
The brake light still comes on when I crank the ebrake so it still seems to "work" in that sense.
How hard would it be to put suicide hinges on the back two doors of my 66 dodge
>>14937940
I'll look into them. Thank you.
>>14937952
Thanks. Local cragslist is spokane. I'm currently trying to save up for a vehicle and figure out which ones to look for in the meantime. I don't have $5k just yet though.
>>14937959
Yes change the brakes
>>14937967
Very hard. Hinges change the spacing of the door and body, you need hours of readjustment to get both sides of the door to seat properly and the reverse wear on the weatherstripping will probably allow moisture into the frame.
Suicide in back, lambos up front, Koenigsegg Dehedral synchro helical for trunk and hood for max respect
>>14919955
>>14915430
When lifting a car using a floor jack, at which points do I raise it? Right after the front wheel well?
I'm looking at a 2005 Subaru Outback 2.5XT Limited that is champagne gold in color but has silver exterior door handles. It also has pinstripes, which I haven't really seen on this type of car.
I don't think it's been repainted, but I'm not sure what is going on here. Does anyone have an idea?
>>14938587
Check the manual/google for lifting points. If they're rotten, try lifting wishbones/axles
>>14923874
Lord no, you'd have to flash your ECU to remove any trace of a tune. Long story short, if you tune it you are going to void the warranty, because the dealership is going to claim that the tune is the issue.
>>14925171
Power steering pumps, control arms, damaged steering columns, sway bars links, wheel bearings, wheel hubs, shocks, struts, springs, brake issues, warped rims, bad alignment, bad differential. To name just a few of the MANY possible reasons for a turn to fight you. Also all a CV axle does is drive the wheel, so unless you FUBAR'd it, it wouldn't be an issue.
>>14939405
Never seen pinstripes on Forrester
Probably after market
I'm doing a targa top on a fastback hatchback car. any recommendations?
Like
Best way to lock & release roof
How to maintain sufficient rigidity for a rollover
So far I'm at some kind of telescopic/pipeinnapipe bad that slides into the windowshield frame to lock it but idk how feasible/useful it's going to be because of the doordrames curvature
>>14935866
Get a cheap honda manual to learn on, but don't carry the slapshifting with you.
>>14940994
Google suggest it may be a dealer add-on. And it also looks like silver door handles on gold opal was actually a thing Subaru did.
God knows why.
anyone have any idea why I can't find an axle that will fit my driver's side? I got the passenger side to fit, but no matter where I get the axle from, none of the ones made for my car and model year fit. wtf? could it have the transmission from a different car? it's a 1990 honda shitbox
>>14941196
Give whoever you are trying to buy the axle from the VIN number, and if that doesn't work, try finding something to identify the transmission.
>>14929175
But those are all shit.
Hey /o/
I managed to cave in my radiator+fans rear ending someone with a tow ball. The ECU is giving me a P0141 aka oxygen sensor error, is that likely to be due to the radiator being toast or do I have other problems?
>>14942209
Oxygen sensor is on the exhaust, towards the engine.
See if any of the sensors got damaged.
What's the legality (generally) of something to slide down and cover my license plate at the flick of a switch? Or something to spin around and show a fake license plate.
I have the electrical and mechanical knowledge and a car I don't mind cutting up.
Not for malicious intent but I know there's no point in saying it.
Is the pest thing about nissan micras that when you decide to kill yourself because you drive one, the safety rating is so shit that it will be a quick death?
Is a celica a good first car for an 18 year old in the UK?
Is it a bad idea to move off with no revs (only using the clutch)?
My car only revs to 5000, makes absolutely zero power below 1800rpm and first gear is extremely short. Because of this I pretty much have the choice of either pulling away extremely slowly by letting the clutch out all the way on its own, then accelerating once it is engaged. The other choice is to pull away with the revs above 2000, which just seems antisocially quick, theres no middle ground it seems as it makes the same power at 1000rpm as it does at 1700rpm for example.
So, the gas pedal on my 2005 1.2 liter Clio 2 feels really rough (like a screeching door but it isn't making any noise it just doesn't feel smooth when pressing down on it). How could I fix that?
How realistic would it be to swap a 90s 4.3 v6 into my old wagon? I have a carburated 5.0 v8 in it now, but the 4.3 makes more torque and horsepower while getting better mpgs. Would converting the v6 to a carburetor lower the specs at all? Would the swap be possible without any major modifications?
>>14942733
The gas pedal is on the right side of the picture.
What would be the estimated cost to make this 1992 mr2 look OEM? Thinking about buying but not really liking the body kit.
>>14916952
No you aren't
Does /o/ still have racing vidya generals? Cant find them in the catalog.
>>14943078
Search for /ovg/
How big of a difference is 20k miles on a low mileage car?
I'm looking at a mazda 3 iTouring for 11.5k but it has 20k more miles than the sport for the same price.
>>14943988
Nothing, pay more attention to the overall condition
>>14943997
Thanks. First time buying and I can't seem to get straight answers from anyone I know.
How the fuck does a rear engine, rear wheel drive articulated bus works?
Like how does the trailer wheels provide power to the thing, and how does it stay stable? is it because its all dually?
>>14942733
>>14942741
Is it drive by cable?
Remove the throttle cable, and lube it up.
If it has cruise control, make sure its all lubed up as well.
a sticky cable can give you bad peddle feel.
also make sure there is grease at all articulating points on the actual pedal itself.
>>14944061
> how does it stay stable?
It doesn't...google OC Transpo articulated buses in winter...it's good for a few laughs...
How do you pronounce "kei"? As in kei car.
Is it 'key' or 'kay' or something else?
>>14944061
it doesn't need to provide power to the thing.
but if it did it could with a universal joint.
it stays stable as the articulation point kind of reacts against the inertial forces. a bit like an atriculated mini dump truck
>>14941529
>>14941529
fuck if i know, i don't have my life together enough to know why i have p.o.s.
>>14919955
Ruf, like Singer make a TON of custom, home made parts.
They essentially strip the original Porsche down to the bare frame, and work on it from the ground up. That makes it a new car.
Just like Tesla made cars from Lotus frame, and called them their own.
And yes, if you tear something down, and rebuilt it, you can call it something else.
>>14944092
Kay
what wheels are these?
i'm currently in the process of getting rid of my bullet proof dodge charger and going to a 1999 lancer because i want to learn how to fix up and mod cars before i get anything serious again.
alert drivers should be able to get off the road if they see a drunk driver coming towards them in their lane, right?
I want to get an automatic Volvo 240 Wagon for road tripping and exploring. What are some things to look out for when getting one? I've never owned a Volvo
>>14945705
>>14945929
almost nothing really. Indestructible car
>>14945929
Bad wiring and abuse, mainly
>after '82 autos were AW70s
>good enough for the 900 series a decade later
>we look for things
>things to make 240s go
>the odometer will or already has broken
>check for rust on body at seams (like the grill)
>also check undercarriage for rust
>http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=268490
Is it bad (mechanically harmful) to coast in neutral?
>putzing around on Craigslist
>see this
http://sd.craigslist.org/cto/5524096200.html
I want it, but it seems kind of sketch to me. How bad are early supras in terms of shit being broke? I also can't tell what engine that is.
>>14946151
Not particularly but you will burn more fuel.
Going down a hill, most modern cars cut fuel when in gear. Sticking it in neutral, you will make the car idle which will in turn use fuel.
There is also the minor stresses (See: unnesesary use) on the clutch in the case of a manual, and slipping it from N to D in an auto constantly isn't really that good for the transmission
>>14946162
>http://sd.craigslist.org/cto/5524096200.html
7M-GE/7M-GTE
They love to blow head gaskets
>>14946197
Well, I was HOPING it was the 1jz. Was wondering why it was cheap.
>>14946207
You can sort of see the lettering on the front of the engine.
Looks to be the GTE
Japland and OICUNTM8 Dingoland got the 1JZ in the MK3
>>14946238
Huh. Well, I guess 230 bhp isn't terrible. Exhaust note doesn't sound near as nice as the 1jz. Still be neat to have, I suppose.
Can the Tesla turbine be used as a turbo?
https://youtu.be/mrnul6ixX90
>>14946173
What about a manual?
>>14940955
How would one flash their ecu? by just reuploading the original tune
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/5548424815.html
I'm looking to buy this 1977 celica gt liftback
I'm wanting it bad /o/ and i need you to talk me out of it
>wants 6k but i would give him 4.8k or walk if he won't go under 5 which i'm doubting he will
>belonged to wife's father who died
>70k on newer engine
>is good and healthy except that it "only needs a clutch pump"
>i like the paint but would only buy it if it's in at least decent condition
I might be going to look at it soon and these are pretty rare it seems, even in socal. Please talk me out of this mistake for the love of god.
Or at least tell me what's the max i should offer.
japanese style front and rear BUMPING for my celica
Give me reasons NOT to buy a 2015 ford focus st.
>>14946997
you don't have the money
>>14946997
>be me
>I know someone who just bought one
>first new car
>37 years old
>still has his first job
>chuckles in between his sentences
>talked it up so hard before it was released
>mfw it's a real driving enthusiasts vehicle, you know
>I know he will never wrench on it once
>his wife has a 2 year old Chevy truck
>trans just shit the bed, didn't see it coming
>despite GM product
IDK focus-kun, they seem like really good hot hatches on paper and in real life while hard parked, but it's like the 2000-2005 focus; I don't want to be associated with that kind of driver.
>what kind of driver? casual enthusiast drivers
>>14946277
this is illegal.
>mfw i still do it all the time
it won't hurt it if
>>14946251
7mgte is pretty good if you put new headbolts and head gasket on it
>>14947114
funny enough, I just looked up this engine
>twin cam
>timing belt
>under-torqued head bolts from factory
>turbo that's probably never been serviced
>stick shift
this thing is either pristine or a deathtrap. assuming I do go look at it, anything I should watch for in general? despite wanting one, I'm not too familiar with imports, admittedly.
I recently bought a 2014 charger sxt. 3.6L v6. Did I make a mistake?
>>14947108
>it won't hurt it if
If?
IF?
IF???
Is buying a '16 Accord Sport with a manual transmission a good investment? It'd be the first car I'd buy, and I plan on using it a lot
Maybe sell it in 5-6 years
>>14947501
>Accord
>manual transmission
why even bother
>>14947501
Depends, are you 18 years old making min. wage? Then its a fucking dumb idea.
>>14947375
just make sure there isn't oil in the coolant and vice versa
maybe ask for service history especially timing belt. don't quote me on this though but I think they're non interference
>>14947471
not that anon, he ded, but
>IF?!
you don't hold the clutch in, just make it a part of your shift
>going down big ass hill, shift from 5th into neutral and let go of clutch
so illegal
>>14916952
Ha. Wow, yes you are.
Can police check CARB stickers? I'm considering on putting on a fake carb sticker on a intake, and wonder if police are able to check the numbers on a carb sticker.
>>14948226
just put your stock box on. intakes don't do anything anyways
>>14948226
>CARB
>can police check the numbers?
idk but i'd doubt they'd care.
>police least of your worries
no, your main problem is getting it smogged, since part of the test is a visual inspection of your engine bay and exhaust system. Most smog test workers are dumb as rocks/DGAF tho, so you should be fine as long as it doesn't actually throw your emissions out of the specified range for your vehicle.
>sources: i'm a commiefornian
>also
>http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermkt/devices/amquery.php
What's the best N/A Subaru engine to replace an N/A EJ251?
I was thinking of an H6, but I'm not sure what their aftermarket is like in comparison to an Impreza engine, I want to put on a nice exhaust, cams and maybe look at adding a turbo later on. Nothing too insane though.
Does anyone have any information on the VW diesel scandal? The deadline has passed but all I can find is speculation. Thank you /o/
>>14947789
Why would you even want to? You'll use more gas and wear your brakes faster
is it even worth it to try to start digging through my dash, interior to fix rattling/vibrations? like have any of you actually done it?
Is the Toyota SFR going to be produced or was it cancelled?
That little Nissan concept was cancelled wasn't it?
>>14949159
>uses more gas
this is only for newer vehicles, and being in gear downhill actually makes you go slower
>no gas to engine
>engine is now a friction brake
>wear your brakes faster
>implying you should use your brakes while vehicle is in neutral
who says I'm using brakes? The optimum use of this is when you're coming down a big hill and have to go up another one immediately.
ex.
>shift into neutral from top gear on downhill
>speed boost achieved for no extra fuel use
>reach bottom of valley or whatever
>use speed boost to climb, bleed off extra speed
>on uphill climb synchro match into lower gear gear when revs fall to proper level
vs.
>keep it in high gear for downhill
>start giving it gas before bottom of hill reached
>even new vehicles that "don't use gas while coasting" do this automatically
>have to downshift for uphill climb
>>14949585
yes it's worth it, and while your back there see if there's anything you should get on top of replacing early
>for me it's the heater core and lubricating the blower fan so it doesn't squeal
I need a new timing belt, so I went to my mechanic, and he quoted one for $560, he gives me the print out.
I looked it up at home and the price from the same place he's getting it from (NAPA) is only $450.
Is this another way to earn money? Why don't they just add more in labor?
also $840 total for a timing belt + tensioner + water pump, does that sound average for a mechanic? '96 volvo.
It doesn't matter much anyway, I can't afford it anytime soon.
>>14950991
FUCK I shouldn't have overextended.
>>14950991
>not buying a timing belt kit made by continential from rockauto.com for like $165
the rating on those timing belts i think is 7 years or 80k miles before replacement so don't wait too long.
>if you can't afford it or do the work yourself you should really sell it
>it's not going to get any cheaper as it gets older
I think the quote for the front struts on my '96 Volvo 850 was like $1500, still saving up the $150 to get some Monroes I think
>mfw p/o bought bilsteins
>>14951154
I just bought it though. That's all it needs. Everything else is fine, for now.
>>14951154
>not buying a Gates belt for like $27 bucks
>>14951154
The continental belt kit is $350 at rockauto.
And I can't do it myself, I don't have any tools or experience (yet). My dad's friend knows this guy who used to work on volvos around this time and is open for some extra work, but that seems a tad risky to me if he does it wrong.
>>14951294
Actually like $200
>>14951307
Nigga wat. Is it made of rubber?
The belt for my Subaru was 27 bucks off amazon. Even the racing belts were like $120
>>14951354
http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/volvo,1996,960,2.9l+l6,1433994,engine,timing+belt+&+component+kit,5759
Timing belt, not serpentine belt.
>>14951307
>I6
>not getting a T5
wow parts are more expensive for a 960
The arm that connects to the door handle on my Subaru popped out, so it no longer opens from the outside.
When I pop it back in, I can't unlock the door unless I pull the inside door handle. Pulling on the lock won't even unlock it.
When I pull the arm to the outside handle back out, the lock functions fine.
How do I sync it up so that the lock works fine when the arm is in?
Thanks
Anyone have any experience with Carvana? The whole thing just seems weird to me, despite being young enough to not remember a time before the internet. Are they good about their returns? What about the whole 'haggling' aspect of car buying?
>>14952607
haggling works if you have the amount you want to spend + a little extra. Been to dealership where they marked down a chevy volt down to 7k, 2013 with 40k miles. then they came for time tp sign papers and the bill was 13k. the same price they were asking originaly for a p.o.s. that said daewoo/chevy made in korea. fuck dealerships. cl and ads in the paper are the best way.
>>14929827
>>14943078
>>14943118
/ovg/ >>14945295
>>14942532
If you get caught using it you're probably fucked. If you don't get caught it's 'legal'.
>>14942639
No, you're fine.
>>14942737
Somewhat, you may not get the better mpgs due to older trans/axleratio, probably, possibly.
>>14945356
Hayashi Street?
>>14951886
Is one of the arms bent? If you can't tell, then at least check all the plastic joints for slop - those are like $5 for a box of 10 random/universal bits at any parts place.
There's a guy selling an MR2 near me for $500, but he says it needs a new head gasket. How much does that cost to replace? I've looked on forums, but there's no consensus; its either $1,500 or $100, a wrench and an afternoon.
>>14952937
Head gaskets for my chevy small blocks and big blocks run about 80 bucks for a whole rebuild kit, so expect to pay like 100 for a head gasket for that thing.
>>14952949
>>14952937
Here's this for plug and play,
http://www.summitracing.com/search/part-type/head-gaskets/make/toyota/engine-size/1-6l-1587cc/engine-family/toyota-4-cylinder
>>14952949
I've seen the kits go around for that much, but how much will labor cost?
>>14952964
Not sure, I only buy older chevy and that's all I work on as a hobbyist, I work on Diesel trucks for a living, you should be able to do it all yourself if you have the mindset, if not expect to pay around 300 or so for labor.
>>14952937
Longer than an afternoon. Not really the sort of job for a newb, although you could probably find a tutorial to guide you through it. You need a decent socket set, breaker bar, tension wrench, basically a decent tool set to do the job.
The bigger concern with a car that age is that the alloy head might have gone soft, and then it won't matter how many times you mill the head or replace the gasket, it'll pop again in a few months. Sometimes you can cryogen the head to get it hard again, but usually you'd just source another head... which, because the car is that old, might be just as bad.
If you factor in the price of a changeover head, new timing belt, and VRS (gasket) set (see ebay) then you're getting pretty close to the price, IF you can do the work yourself.
Needless to say that number will be a lot higher than $500
>>14952949
>>14952962
>>14952989
>>14952993
Thank you!
How old does a car have to be considered a shitbox? Would be 99 Corolla be considered a shibox?
>>14953993
1: The condition of the car determines shitbox status
2: see 1
>>14954029
not necessarily. you could have the most immaculate Geo Metro in existence and it would still be a shitbox
>>14915430
What are some general guidelines for getting into local auto groups? I saw a gathering of vehicles today in a local parking lot. It looked like a meetup of some sorts, not a formal car show. It looked like an interesting scene, but how do these people usually act? Almost all of them had sporty looking cars, some riceburners, some muscle, but would I be laughed out of there if all I've got is a metro? They weren't racing or even driving, hell the hoods weren't even open.
>>14954427
Facebook is where I find out about meets.
>>14954399
I might have to add a sub-clause to my rule
I used to work with a guy that concluded "any car I have to work on is a fucking piece of shit"
I liked that rule. Most mechanics do
>>14954427
Find a meet online go to it, talk with the groups find the one you're most chill with.
Where abouts are you at?
>>14954496
North Dakota
I'll probably have to get a facebook account then.
>>14915430
I saw a car on craigslist i really like and will probably buy. Problem is i am in another country and wont be back stateside until mid-June. So should i send an email expressing my interest or just wait till im back in the US?
>>14956213
Do you want to make contact with this owner or the next one?
>>14954427
fix your metro, you have the ultimate gokart! rwd the p.o.s. and drop something slightly beefier in.
>>14954453
as a guy who yurns wrenches, i agree. Any time it requires work it is a shitbox.
>>14956267
Wait what?
https://diigo.com/08jp39
What do you guys think about this? Has a seemingly bad damage report and the engine was swapped with an LS3 with 40k miles on it.
How bad did i fuck up..
>>14958612
Before.
>>14958612
>>14958637
Any remaining "grave rust", aka super hardened black spots of rust?
>>14958643
Nope grinded it all. Wasnt too bad just didnt want it getting worse. But this is my first try at rust repair and i feel like i fucked up hard. Just waiting for the primer to set..
>>14958612
Body filler
>>14958672
Its gonna be visible, but fuck me if it won't look way better than rust no matter what
Talk me through how you did it, step by step, and what tools/equipment you used
I'm gonna do mine again in a few weeks, this time with the correct color and the goal of making it look OK before selling
>>14958693
Yesterday, I took a grinder and grinded around the well, exposed more rust and some liquid water under the paint. Then sanded around bare metal put some bondo on, sanded that. Put 3 coats of primer on and now im waiting for it to set good then im going to sand it down a tad and then spray paint it. I dont think i taped properly or sanded the body filler enough though seems a bit thick.
>>14958700
Hm... what did you use to grind? As in what type of disc or whatever
>>14958722
Cant remember. Its at work. Wasnt too rough. Looked like this after i grinded it
![19424[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/MH1K35e.jpg "19424[1].jpg")
>>14958737
Oh wow, that looks rough as fuck
I use flap discs attached to a grinder. First rough, then fine. Leaves the metal very smooth and will remove nearly everything... sadly, my metal was too damaged to get it 100% clean, and as such I've had to do it a couple of times
>>14958612
You need to sand the filler more and taping it like that when you paint is going to make it a pain to wet sand.
do american cars still suck
>>14958748
Ah. Yeah i probably ruined it lol.
Why do gasoline powered cars need a transmission while electric cars just have a linear acceleration?
I have a 1983 BMW 528e, and last week or so the transmission was acting strange. Basically, neutral acted like it was in drive and reverse acted like it was in park. Everything else was normal, later that day, the car seemed to have fixed itself, despite being a bit weak when in first gear.
The next day however, only reverse would work, if I REALLY pounded the gas, the car would move very slightly in all other gears (except park of course)
Any ideas? I've been told it's a selector cable or something, I'd be happy to give more details.
