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I have a 2013 Mazda 3 with 65k miles still under extended warranty.
Just last week the dashboard display became unglued from the actual dashboard.
How do I get these fucking thieves to pay for this? There's no way a car interior should be falling apart at 65k miles, but I know they'll try to say it's not covered by the warranty
>>15411061
Pic of issue?
>>15411061
>How do I get these fucking thieves to pay for this? There's no way a car interior should be falling apart at 65k miles, but I know they'll try to say it's not covered by the warranty
Have you tried actually bringing the issue up with them before resorting to this shit?
>>15411061
This is a known issue with Mazda3's. Mine did the same thing when I had it.
As someone who drives a blacked out 5 speed civic, what things can I do to make sure other people know I drive a 5 speed?
>>15411026
put big stupid stickers on it like "REAL MEN DRIVE WITH THREE PEDALS" and roll backwards like a yard every time you take off from a hill
>>15411026
WHat I will do is ride the clutch at a stop light to roll back a little bit. SHould be enough of a warning for those who aren't braindead. Occasionally you still get the soccer-mom who shouldn't have a license up your ass though.
how to be alpha on the road 101:
>underglow
>fake bov
>always be going more than 60, especially in school zones
>str8 pipe it and always downshift
follow these steps and you'll be golden
>2016
>not using secret nazi technology
>Still letting your engine cuck your driving experience
Rotary:
1.) Extremely reliable (just add oil)
2.) Can rev to 10300rpm with ease
3.)Extremely lightweight
4.)Easy to rebuild (3 moving parts)
5.)That engine sound
[BONUS]: so overpowered and good it was literally banned from Lemans cause it started cleaning up the competition.
Piston:
1.)Throw rods
2.)Blow gaskets
3.)bend pushrods
4.)dry up vaginas
5.)heavier...
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>premium gas
>rebuild required around 100k
nah
>>15411027
People who think this have never put 100k miles on a car.
Even if it were true... oh no, i have to rebuild my high hp sports car every 10 years
>>15411027
>rebuild required around 100k
nice meme
Is it any good?
nah
Mk3s are shit
>>15410647
For a cruiser
Dont expect anything more
>>15410663
>>15410656
You're right he should get a civic instead
Morons
Hello, /o/, I normally lurk, but comment occasionally. I am currently saving about 3k for a first car, and had a few picked out that I wanted second opinions on.
1. Lexus sc300/400 I like the looks and potential of these cars but the gas mileage and age concern me.
2. Jeep XJ, I like the Jeep, and would off road if I had one, but age, mileage and reliability concern me.
3. Mazda NA miata I like the looks, I want a sporty car, but are they too small for a 5'10 165lbs dude?
So /o/ what should I buy?Recommendations encouraged
>>15410380
The Miata isnt a fucking kei car but you're sacrificing all practicality which I dont care what the fuck /o/ tell you , you're going to feel that hit especially on a first car especially if you're young.
The SC300/400 "potential" is a meme, its a luxobarge and drives like one too, its just a JDM tyte one
>MUH SUPRA DUDE
No.
>>15410380
instead of the lexus pick up an old cressida, same luxury feel but rwd. if you feel like upgrading do a 2j swap
>>15410424
>but RWD
Anon what
>comparing cressida to sc300/400
>cressida is better
>JUST ENGINE SWAP IT MAN
Anon what the fuck
Why BMW doesn't have a supercar like Mercedes Benz and Audi, not even mentioning the Japanese or American competitors?
>>15410234
Because they're shit
inb4 i8
It's just Prius with a bodykit and a few gimmicks.
Mercedes doesnt have a super car
BMW doesnt really need one but I see them making an electric supercar eventually
Doubles decides the (Under $1000) vehicle i buy to rally through Victoria, SA, and WA
Doesn't necessarily have to be designed to offroad
>>15409984
rollan for miata
Boi get a cheap volvo 240
Hello, /o/
My car has an empty void where the radio should be. I've never had to buy a car stereo and would appreciate some advice.
I'd like something cheap but reliable, modern enough to have an aux input. Any recommendations on brands or websites i should have a look at?
thanks
Get something with bluetooth. It's real nice if you have a smartphone, well worth the price. I have a pioneer but it looks a bit chintzy in my opinion. There are some nice looking heavy duty head units (look for truck stereoswith all the functionality you could want, they're just pretty expensive. Jensen is a brand I remember.
If you're going to own the car over a year or plan on DD'ing it, just get a 150$ Pioneer DEH-X5*** series with BlueTooth audio+handsfree, AUX, USB or enjoy fucking with the AUX-cable all the time.
Seriously, don't cheap out on something like this, a 30$ HU is going to drive you nuts when you can just get something nice for a little extra.
![977553d1443583488-installing-the-continental-tr7412ub-or-radio-cont-radio2-medium-[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/V9wMfGo.jpg "977553d1443583488-installing-the-continental-tr7412ub-or-radio-cont-radio2-medium-[1].jpg")
>>15409786
Did I fuck up? I just traded my 98 S10 Blazer for this 89 Mustang . It has the 4 banger and it's auto. Am I absolutely retarded?
>>15409264
No, it's the perfect candidate for the eventual V8 swap.
>>15409264
put a esslinger in that bad boy and laugh at stock 5.0's
>>15409264
On the surface, yeah. It kinda looks like it.
What was the mileage on the S-10, what's the mileage on the Mustand, and what problems do both have? And what the fuck made you decide to make this swap in the first place?
Today a deer decided it wanted to fuck up my lesbian-hauler. Think it's totaled?
>>15408617
Yeah nah
i had a tree do something similar to my skiddore
I was going to do this but insurance covered it so heres my suggestion
>Get a donor car or go to wreckers
>replace bonnet
>lights
>grille
>???
Rest doesnt look too bad
>>15408617
if the radiator is intact, it's probably fine. just needs some new body panels. couple hundred bucks for some used panels and a rattlecan paintjob to make everything match ought to do it
>>15408630
I'm on mobile right now and I can't post the picture of the radiator bent into a V and pushed all the way into the belts
Why has nobody stanced a Veyron yet?
no one likes boogati
>>15408595
I WOKE UP IN A NEW BOOOGATI
>>15408593
It's probably not possible without fully custom suspension, I can't imagine a stancefag somehow having enough money for a million dollar car and tens of thousands of dollars in custom parts for it.
Best suspension setups
1. Horizontal pushrod
2. Double wishbone
3. Multi-link
If you disagree you're an idiot
>>15408315
>Horizontal pushrod
>double wishbone
>implying ypu know what you are talking about
>implying you can't have pushrod and pullrod double wishbones
come on OP
>>15408315
>tfw my car has #2 in the front and #3 in the back
feels good man
How do I find karting or autox in my area?
I'm a poorfag American college kid who wants to learn how to drive properly and faster and don't want to take my JDM tyte 20 year DOHC rally inspired shitbox out on the street and spin my wheels until I turn into a tofu delivery expert.
search car related facebook groups in your area
>poorfag
>does racing
pick one
>>15408107
You're right. He should sit around on 4chan bench racing using his money to buy "performance parts" so he can go 10 mph over the speed limit on the way to starbucks
Just wondering what /o/s opinion is on plugging tires?
I know a patch is obviously better, but I've heard stories of plugs outlasting some tires. Thoughts?
>>15408039
Had one last a year. Then lost air.
Have one in currently because i was in the middle of the woods and had a rock puncture muh tire. Its only been in a week.
if you're broke they're fine. i prefer them on the back in case they explode. otherwise just patch it, maybe you have a warranty on your tires you forgot about?
>>15408050
Nah I already called the dealership. I have the extended bumper to bumper warranty, but it doesn't cover punctured tires.
>huge rainstorm in my area
>went through like 500 feet of two feet high water in my dinky sedan
>car now sounds like a spaceship no joke
This can't be good. The noise is coming from underneath the carriage by the right wheel. Just what exactly do you think got fucked? It's too dark to take a proper look at it plus its still a downpour
>>15408003
What the fuck does a spaceship sound like?
>>15408012
woooooosh
>>15408012
Bsssheeeeewwwwwww
POW POW POW
Vrrrrrrrommmmmm
