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Why do shops suck so bad?
>get flat fixed at les schwab
>one tpms sensor not working
>they take it upon themselves to try to reprogram them all for Allah knows why....
>now they all don't work.
>finally buy replacement for $13 on ebay
>fights tooth and nail to not simply relearn them all with new sensor
>I don't even want the 4th installed, just put the 3 working like I had it before your shop touched it
>finally realized I just want them programmed so I can take the sensor back or sell it.
>doesn't actually do anything with the vehicle to relearn the sensors....
>ask how much to install it
>looks for a bit...says free.
>watch the whole time
>notice he does something with the car this time where it honks each sensor
>oh no wonder it didn't do anything
>probably realized I was going to notice that and decided I wouldn't be very happy getting lied to.
Well, at least I have all my sensors working now, and it only cost me $13.
General chain shop horror stories?
>he pays other people to work on his car
Are you a woman or just retarded?
>>14705328
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>>14705328
To fix a flat properly you need to dismount the tire and buff out the inside. Unless you have a tire dismount machine at home, you're probably going to need to go to a tire shop.
To the thread starter for those GM rigs, if one of the sensors is not working you cannot complete the relearn procedure. However, the nice things is that for GM vehicles you can relearn the system without a relearn tool.
ITT: bad ideas from good companies
>>14704598
>implying VW was ever good
>>14704608
2nd best Celica tbqh
What will be the new trend for 2016?
stance is still on the rice babycakes
more stance, and even wider wheels
I dont see it changing from stance in general
it looks like the over the top builds are gaining in popularity over the clean ones now tho
ofc Rocket Bunny style crazy flares are going to be more popular this year too
I fucking want a Challenger Hellcat. I want one and I want it now goddammit.
I want to roll around Florence in some fuckhuge American muscle car. I'd drive it around showing off all goddamn day long and I know my Italian bro's would be jealous as fuck. I don't care if it weighs more than the moon or the fact that it is the size of a small yacht. I want a giant land barge that goes over 300kmh. Fuck European cars (not really we are still far superior in every way), give me that giant car and I am a happy man.
>>14704435
>buy 392 challenger
>bolt on a supercharger
there, basically the same
>>14704448
Never.
>>14704435
>Lives in country that builds the finest cars on the planet besides maybe the Germans
>wants an American car
Post your neighbor Chip's midlife crisis-mobile.
>Fuck you Neighbor Chip
The most expensive thing around here (that I know of. Who really knows...) is a mid-range A7.
Don't know if I'd rate my own M5 higher or not. More interesting, sure, but not to Joe Schmoe.
neighbor chip is just getting in touch with himself
>>14704354
I bet that's a v6 too
>neighbor has been a great husband
>supported his wife all through her cancer
>airplane mechanic, makes good dosh
>finally gets to buy a dodge muscle car
>she forced him to get the charger instead of a challenger
>she forced him to get a v6 for mpgs
Why do people buy the wrong midlife crisis mobiles?
What's the worst car Subaru makes and why is it the Pontiac Aztek?
>it's a shitpost thread
>>14704049
I wanna know more about these things, Seems like the perfect car for the girl who wants to feel like shes in a truck but with the awd feature I want that thing in puke green or orange. Going to go read about this thing now that you've sparked my curiosity.
What's a good used Lexus to buy for under $15,000?
is300 them 2jz
>>14703954
IS300, LS400/LS430, GS400/GS430, first-gen IS350 if you can find one for that price
>>14703954
White GS400 + stance
Weather's getting warmer here in PA, want to give my car a proper wash and wax. What is /o/'s procedure for a good bi-annual waxing? And while we're on the topic, what's the "best" method for the washing itself? What products should I purchase for this?
Picture related (Car isn't this clean now, pic is from November)
Once a year, usually in spring, I'll
Wash several times with warm water and small amount of mild dish soap. Thoroughly rinse each time.
Clay bar vehicle.
Sealant and let dry/cure as per directions.
Clean interior while that's going on.
Wax.
Maybe wax again.
Remove wheels (winter tires), clean them once off the car, and put the cleaned inside and out wheels with summer tires onto the car. You really can get into the inside of the wheel once it's off the car for all the brake dust and dirt.
Everything except the washing takes place inside the garage, it's a long process.
Rest of the year is just wash with decent carwash soap or spray and wipe with quick detailer.
>>14703729
NEVER EVER EVER USE DISHSOAP
It literally cuts right through your factory paint coatings, how retarded are you?
>>14703729
>clay bar
my nigga
i feel like this is usually a forgotten step
gotta get that dirt out of your wax/sealant coat before you just seal it in
using a clay bar really calms my autism
Do you engine brake?
Yes.
No.
Maybe.
Post your 400+ wheel torque dyno sheets.
>>14703429
>More torque than hp
My nigga
>>14703448
This is why my Scion tC is faster than pickups.
nice truck engine
my 170whp car could smoke the fuck out of it
What are /o/'s thoughts on the Buick brand of cars? I know, I know
>GM
But some older LeSabres (91+) look so freaking comfy inside. The seats look so comfy. Anyone here own a Buick (91-2006)?
Bail out.
Friend of mine owns a 98 le sabre and he has let me drive it around at night when they are drunk and it is very comfy. It is actually extreme comfort mobile. It's pretty quick too. Just make sure you get one that's been taken care of. His has 190,000 miles on it.
>pic related imagine this comfy dash at night
>>14703232
Is it bad that looking at that photo makes me sleepy?
Hey guys. Bout to head out on a 11 hr drive.
Any suggestions for road trip games to play or random fun things to stay occupied? It's like the 5th time I've done this drive and it's super boring.
Listen to music all the time.
>>14703160
Case of beer and a shit ton of joints. That's how I do it and my father before me. Don't forget a piss jug. Way of the road.
>>14703180
>Case of beer and a shit ton of joints
Well since I'm going to California this will likely happen when I arrive. But I'm not a smoker. So lots of beer will be nice.
My car is infested with roaches,its disgusting.
I wasted 3 raids on this fuckers,but they dobt care any more.. Can someone suggest a way on how to get rid of them?
Sell it, nothing of value will be lost.
>>14702783
Remove everything you can from the can and use a powerful vacuum cleaner on everything that is left.
Any one near my level??
>>14702648
Is that a 4runner?
What engine/trans/transfer case/axles you running?
>>14702680
2.4l toyota engine.
Allison 5 speed
Stock rear open diff
>>14702688
Well i bought it used and i believe im running a dana 27? Is that stock?
Why is this brand such a joke?
>>14702593
I doubt they're a joke because any Manufacturer that can get away with selling something like this (pic related) for top dollar
>$400,000
>in 1987
Is pretty much taken as seriously as any Auto Manufacturer can be taken because we all know almost no one could get away with selling anything like the F40 especially at that price with that interior and build-quality.
The Ferrari badge can mean the difference between "poorly hacked together russian time-bomb" and "soul" we may think they are a joke at times but unfortunately they are the Royal Family of the auto-world.
>>14702593
Cause Ferrari himself never even gave a shit anyway.
He just did it to fund his racing.
