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>>13762251
My tires on my car are 10 years old now. Is that ok. The tires on my bicycle are 15 years old are ok.
>>13794707
>My tires on my car are 10 years old now. Is that ok
Hell no. Even if the mileage on them is low those things are probably fucked.
Why would you cheap on on the only things that keep your car connected to the road?
>>13794740
There is still tread left.
I look at it like they are racing slicks now and when warm provide MORE grip now then.
>>13794767
Shit wears out over time regardless. And bald tires are nothing like racing slicks
Stop being poor
>>13794777
Piss of i do what I want with money.
>>13794795
Have fun dying
>>13794767
bald tires are not racing slicks. the composition of the rubber is very, very different.
>>13794808
Haha my tires don't look anything like that. I wouldn't drive on that and it looks like that was driven like that.
>>13794867
Yet*
>>13794869
What
>>13794886
>>13794867
Look I don't care if you kill yourself, problem is that your stupidity will end up killing someone else in the process.
>>13794896
That cracking is the outside. Not the majors structures lol.
>>13794692
My cigarette fuse blew and it'll apparently take 10 days to get a replacement within a reasonable cost for shipping, how ill advised is it to solder the connection together for the interim?
It's works okay but I only left it for a couple seconds to check if it actually worked.
>>13794914
Quit smoking and buy tires.
>>13794909
You really are a retard
>>13794926
I bought all new ones last summer and I have to drive from place to unfamiliar place for work and GPS spoiled me so finding my way around would be annoying.
Unrelated but holy shit new tires save a ton on gas, didn't think it would affect that much because I bought mine used and they were 80% but damn.
How thick of piping should I get if I straight pipe an MX6 93 and is it easy enough for someone with moderate knowledge to do with a lift?
I'm thinkin about what car to get when my current one dies terms of reliability would I be better off with a 2010-2012 civic or Mazda 3? Also would the difference in longevity between the two even be big enough to be a concern?
>>13795956
That's a V6 right? twin 1.75" would be fine
Britbon here, thinking of paying to get my AW11 restored. Only need the body doing as it's got patches of rust in some places and full blow rot on the wheel arches. Essentially what I want done is then to strip the pain and filler, find rust, fix that shit and make it look like new.
Anyone have any idea how much this could cost?
>>13796327
several thousand.
get a workshop and do as much as you can yourself.
pay a pro for paint
>>13796025
civic is more reliable
>>13794692
I'm looking for a sleeper car, used, budget of 20k?
Can I get options? Preferably over a variety of manufacturers/models
Basics I've considered
>Impala SS (fuck me but I like the 2004 era bodystyle, too bad lolslow)
Is the V8 worth a shit?
>Mazdaspeed6
There just aren't many in my area
>Volvo S60 R
I actually like it
>Saab 9-3 Aero
Would prefer turbo X but seems alright
>2006 Audi A8
I actually really like this one
any other options/opinions?
i have already checked a car's vin by the vinbro but should i do a carfax like thing for it now that want to buy it?
>>13796421
how much more reliable? is it enough that buying a mazda would be stupid?
im just lovin the hatchback mazda 3 right now
>>13796724
What about a jeep srt8 or trail blazer SS?
>>13796724
S60r
I just changed the plugs and wires on my Suburban (TBI 454 K2500), and now it runs worse. It idles like shit and accelerates poorly up to about 25 mph. What the fuck?
I'm a 20 y/o white male in U.S. Is this seriously what I should expect for a financed car? It's a 2012 Mazda6. Is it this outrageously high just because I got my license yesterday? (literally) Or will it be about the same rate in 1 year?
>>13794692
Can someone please explain double clutching/granny shifting to me? I don't understand how pushing in the clutch, switching gear, then letting out is different than putting it into neutral and then selecting.
I have been looking for this fucking wing/rear fascia/trunklid/whatever for my S197 for fucking ever.
Top pic is the GT500 ducktail, bottom is the wing I am looking for. I don't want it to look like a separate piece if that makes any sense. The bottom seems like one streamlined piece from the wing to the rear fascia. Would anyone happen to know what this is?
>>13794692
What are the options for small offroaders?
The Suzuki Samurai seems like the only option.
60 inches in width, everything else is wide as fuck.
Ford Bronco II: 68"
FJ: 75"
XJ: 68 - 70"
YJ: 66"
TJ: 67 - 68"
JK: 73"
>>13798398
vitara, daihatsu fourtrak, BJ73 Cruiser
all biger than the sammy
>>13797666
Did you gap the spark plugs properly?
Also, check to make sure you didn't knock off any vacuum lines or wires while you were messing about in there.
>>13798224
Street Scene Gen. 1 spoiler.
http://www.brothersperformance.com/2005-2009-gt-v6-street-scene-generation-1-3-piece-rear-duck-tail-spoiler.html?year=2005&gclid=CjwKEAiA9uaxBRDYr4_hrtC3tW8SJAD6UU8GIfxlkD0YN3RkhU-p-HGCjnNBzlyF5CyT55W2NF7R0hoCZI_w_wcB
>>13798224
>>13798431
Could also be a Cervini's C-Series wing.
http://www.stage3motorsports.com/2227-2005-2009-Mustang-Cervinis-C-Series-Rear-Wing.html
>>13797666
Did you fuck with the distributor/coil pack or not?
Spark plugs all snugged?
Maf clean/dirty?
Anything in the air filter?
>>13798398
Also, opinions on this.
Suzuki Samurai converted to a 4.3L V6 Vortec.
The Sammy will probably cost about $5,000.
Website sells the conversion kit for $7k.
So $12k invested (if I do all the work myself), not including an exocage, winch, etc.
Versus a side by side. $8k for a Honda Pioneer 500.
>>13798483
Apparently this a questions that don't deserve for the asker to fucking respond thread.
>>13798490
LS1
S
1
first time storing car over winter.
i premix 2 stroke into gas 250ml for 25L.
is it safe to use sta-bil and octane booster with oil mixed in over the winter?
>>13798534
just run it empty bro.
>>13798490
>7k conversion
My sides! Hold me!
>>13798431
>>13798468
>>13798224
Both wrong.
CDC ducktail. Not very many places are selling them anymore, so prices have risen quite a bit.
http://www.northamericantuning.com/shop/item.aspx/2005-2006-2007-2008-2009-mustang-cdc-ducktail-spoiler/5441/?gclid=CjwKEAiA9uaxBRDYr4_hrtC3tW8SJAD6UU8G9iAtCEffrW6YnfJJ-24Y-8tG_4J5C24mkqDcI_eeXxoCf4Lw_wcB
>>13798567
Rebuilt 4.3L Vortec.
Rebuilt 200R4 transmission.
3 - 6" Lift Kit.
what papers do i need to take care of so I can legally drive a car in california?
- smog?
- title?
- registration?
i have no idea what these things are and i'm probably gonna buy a car registered in south corolina.
>>13798924
Gonna need your insurance along with what you listed. You're also going to need ur drivers license and that should be it. Once you go to the DMV they should take care of everything for you.
>>13798924
Also the fact that its registered in south carolina doesn't matter. They will re-register it as a california car.
What year does the Mk7 GTI Start? I'm looking at superstreet and searching around for articles on it. And a few of them say 2012 Mk6 GTI.
But wiki says the Mk7 Golf started 2012.
Anyone know how to route wires through a steering column? I own a 1970 A body and the bastard who owned the car before me ripped out the horn wires. How do I feed my own wires through the column?
What is the best car for a 30-40k budget?
I'm looking at a cheap Bronco II for sale. The guy says the clutch is going out and you can hear the throwout bearing. I have a 130 mile drive back home, should I chance it?
>>13799508
I'd take the risk but get it fixed ASAP. Shouldn't be too bad.
>>13799530
When I test drive it, are there any good indicators that it is too far gone?
>>13799561
If you can't feel the biting point of the clutch don't take the risk. If it still has some bite in it and you can freely shift between the gears you shouldn't have a problem getting it home. Just make sure you take it slow.
>>13799561
http://www.ehow.com/list_6162422_signs-going-bad-manual-car.html
Might help you out during the test drive.
>>13799608
>>13799615
Thanks for the advice.
>>13799683
yup
how come when the coolant temperature needle reaches the middle mark, it never moves? is the cooling so efficient that it can keep the temperature that regulated or?
>>13799707
It depends on the car. Usually if it's staying the same the thermostats kicked on and allows the coolant to flow through. Unless if the cooling systems fucked or if it's really shitty compared to what you need.
>>13799707
There is a mechanical termostat that meters the amount of coolant that gets to the radiator.
>>13799759
even when im on a roadtrip and im ascending a big hill or mountain the needle stays dead center. this has been on the past 3 cars ive owned too
>>13799822
Once again it depends on the car. Have they all been new-ish vehicles? If you're sure it always stays the same maybe it's an issue with the gauges and/or the wiring.
>>13799915
though if you're saying it's been the same for all 3 past vehicles you shouldn't worry about it. Cooling systems nowadays are extremely efficient stock.
How much tire is too much tire? Assume you can go as wide as possible, how wide do you go? What about overall diameter?
>>13799938
Depends on how much power you got really. Although if you've got a muscle car typically you want to give it a decent stance. I for example have a hard on for early 70's American muscle with giant rear tires and skinny front tires. Only worry about wider tires if you have either what I mentioned earlier or if your car seriously lacks grip and you drive it hard often.
>>13799822
most modern stock temp gauges don't directly correlate to coolant temps.
>>13799456
Still looking for an answer if anyone can help out. I even looked at the shop manual for my car and it's simply not as detailed as I need it to be. I'm hoping I can accomplish this without pulling the whole column apart.
>>13799938
50 is a good track tire sidewall height
width is as big as you can fit IF you need more grip.
for diameter of wheel, ideally just big enough to fit around your brakes, but people usually go bigger just because it tends to look better and they usually have better availability depending on the size. like.. 13's on my car would be ideal, but because my brakes are too big for 13's and because 14's are hard to find I run 15's. I'd run wider tires if I could, but they won't fit and they dont fit the budgie anyway.
>>13794707
>>13794795
>asks for advice
>gets mad when they don't get the answer they wanted to hear
Why did you even post?
Recently upgraded the sound system in my car (Astra Convertible) and while upgrading the tweeters I accidentally broke the mounting clips.
Does anyone know where I can find some that will fit my car.
>pic and link related but are about 5mm too small
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221682444419?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
I've asked my mechanic and asked at a couple of auto shops but haven't been able to find any that will work.
I've looked online but the only ones I have found are either too small or too big.
Can anyone help me out?
Is MAF sensor spray a gimmick or do you really need to use it, and not something else, to clean your MAF sensor?
What movie should I re-watch?
Need for Speed for the lols or Rush for based Niki?
>>13799987
he doesnt want to be told to buy new tires, just to know whether its safe or not.
>>13800875
>Rush
because NfS sucked ass.
My car doesn't have ABS and I've never locked brakes in any cars. What does it feel like when they are going to lock? Because I can't really describe the feeling I got when driving few days ago, when I had to brake very strongly to avoid crashing into reindeer. >Speed was something like 110 km/h
>I kicked clutch and brake pedal in
>soon it felt like instinct was telling me to ease off the brake and apply it again
Didn't crash or lock brakes. It just felt like the brake pedal stuttered ever so slightly. Was that just survival instinct or something?
So I'm looking at the MR2 AW11. I keep coming back to it, maybe it's the look, or the size, or the interior, but I inevitably come back to considering it when I'm looking at a new car. I want something RWD, light, sporty, 80's angled in design and the MR2 has all of those things.
Sure, it's small, and there's very little room inside the car, the boot is tiny, and it wouldn't be a car for drifto with an MR layout and other things. What I want to know is what MR2 owners think of their car.
Why do you like the MR2? What's your favorite thing about driving it? Would you ever consider a different car over the MR2? Really, I'm indecisive and just want some opinions by owners.
I'm learning to drive, and I'm doing very good so far.
But they don't explain a lot about how the engine works, so far it's just "press pedal, magic happens".
So I want to know, in layman's terms, why does the car move even when I'm not pressing the throttle pedal? I shift into the first gear and slowly release the clutch, and the car is moving. The way I understand it, an active engine is producing a sort of 'minimal' RPM, and accelerating only increases from that number. Is this, in essence, correct?
>>13801182
trust me anon it's more fun believing in the magic
>>13801182
If the engine is on, the cylinders are firing, if the cylinders are firing, the crankshaft is moving.
If the crankshaft is moving and the car is in neutral (gears disengaged) then the car is not moving.
If the car is in gear, then the car is moving, albeit slowly. Pressing the gas increases RPM, which makes the crankshaft spin faster, and car move more.
Automatics are close to the same thing except the way a torque converter works means you can be "in gear" and stop the car from moving by just applying the brakes.
>>13801189
>>13801191
Got it, thanks.
>>13801182
Its called idling. Your fuel spitters are farting a tiny amount of go go juice into the movement tubes which keeps the power swiffers moving even while you are stopped. This means you dont have to turn the key every time you stop and go. However, the gizmo shaft is always turning a bit meaning if you dump the clutch it will cause enough slow down force to stall the engine from a standstill.
>>13801204
Does that work with all engines, or just, say, diesel ones? I'm learning on a diesel car.
1. Can you tell an aftermarket supercharger how much boost to produce via an ECU?
2. Is there a way to have a tune switch in a car? e.g UP=street tune DOWN=track tune
3. if 2. is possible, would it be legal?
>>13801136
I think any driver's first reaction to locking wheels should be to release the brake (unless a collision is unavoidable or you're going in a straight line).
My car actually has anti-lock brakes, but they had been faulty back then when the following happened:
>approached a corner at 20-ish mph (about 30 km/h)
>the turn went slightly downhill and was tighter than I expected (apparently the ground was wet as well)
>applied the brakes (business as usual)
>suddenly my wheels lock and my car slides onto a traffic island
If I hadn't released the brake in time, I would have mowed down a traffic sign as well.
Luckily when I checked the car with the mechanic shortly after I found out that I only had indented my rim which I could easily replace with my spare tire.
So yeah... I think lifting off is the first natural reaction to any self-aware driver. It's never bad to know how your car reacts in extreme situations though.
>>13801219
The principle is more or less the same. They're both combustion engines after all.
Going through all the differences between diesel and petrol engines is a bit tedious though.
Just bear in mind that diesel engines don't have sparkplugs. I'll spare you the technical details, but it has to do with the fact that diesel is less flammable than petrol and the achieved compression within the cylindre.
In very simple terms: Petrol needs to be told by the sparkplug when to combust, and diesel just combusts when a certain compression is achieved.
>>13797796
>20 year old
>financing a relatively new car
Can you not see why this is a bad idea?
>>13801292
I knew a guy who went and got a loan to buy a new car (he already had 3 others) he went and bought the car and by the end of the next year he owed an extra $5,000 on the car.
Whats this piece beside my headlights and why does it scream if I plug it in? I think it got wet.
It only screeches when the lights are on,thank goodness its not my alternator
>>13801292
>>13801299
And this is why poor people stay poor
How should I mod out my truck? I bought a chevy c65 dump truck because they told me it was about the biggest thing I could drive without a cdl, now I just need to make it swag. Was thinking about fabricating a frame in the bed and putting a mattress back there so I can host some "guests" if you know what I mean
>>13801307
Please? I'm worried about what I just unplugged, My lights seem to be working perfectly
So. I've watched a few manual vidyas/read a few manual guides.
Just tell me if the following conclusions are wrong:
Your foot has to always be on the clutch just at varying amounts.
The handbrake is very useful for hills and stuff.
Stalling at least once is a part of learning, and can easily be fixed by restarting the vehicle as long as you don't PANIC.
what is a live axle? I don't get the explanations on google
>>13802490
No that's wrong.
Yes handbrakes can be used by newbies uphill to make it easier to get the car moving. Stalling is a given for beginners, if you stall it's usually letting go of the clutch too fast.
Anyone know if you can swap the trim for the PP S550 Mustang GT into a non-PP?
I want the 2 gauges instead of that 3rd center air pod.
Looked at some parts stores online and all i can find are the gauges themselves, not the trim/pods.
Pic related with gauges
Also found a forum post describing what I'm looking for with no response:
>So I have a non PP 2015 GT and soon I'll be upgrading to a supercharger, either whipple or the Roush. Anyways, it does not have the center gauges, which I'd like to see the boost and oil pressure per the CJ pony gauge cluster they offer.
>Anyone ever done a conversion on this? Looks like it would be pretty straight forward as long as the wiring is in the back. The rest would seem to be just some ducting for the HVAC lines.
>or
>Are there any other options that I might overlooking that replaces one of the air outlets (pods).
>>13802522
Without gauges.
And here's a video of the GT gauges being swapped with Ecoboost gauges (for the boost gauge) that shows that panel being pulled off.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pf5427RiRmU
Seems like it should be a pretty straightforward swap by just buying the different trim, but I can't find it for sale and I'm unsure if that middle air pod needs to be sealed off or re-routed and what the wiring situation would be like.
>>13801257
I see, thank you anon.
>>13802219
Sorry man, no idea.
>>13802515
The short of it is a beam axle (what you're probably referring to as a live axle*) has both has both wheels connected together, so if one wheel goes up (on a speed bump for instance) the opposite wheel goes down. This is otherwise known as a dependent suspension.
As opposed to an independent suspension (e.g. IRS) which lets each wheel move freely, so if one goes in a hole, the opposite wheel is unaffected.
*live axles and dead axles are both types of beam axles. Both are connected and a form of dependent suspension but dead axles are a single piece and don't transfer any power to the wheels (hence, dead) while live axles aren't a single piece and transfer power to the wheels (hence live).
Why do I never see any pictures/comments about the Seat Ibiza? I think it is a very nice car, especially the 6L. Do American people know it?
>>13801307
What is written on it? Something something 12V?
Should I rust proof a 13 year old car for winter? Any do it yourself sprays that are good?
>>13802592
SEATs aren't a thing here. We get VWs because there's no point in VW trying to introduce another of their brands in the US and also SEAT produces like 300k vehicles per year.
Outside of Spain/Europe they're not big at all. They have a decent presence in Mexico, but that's about it.
>>13802518
So there are times when you can release the clutch?
>>13802490
Always be ready to press the clutch if the speed of the car is below 10km/h and decelerating. If you're coming to a stop, press in the clutch.
>>13802601 made in France, i've found it on the service manual but all it states is, disconnect it ti replace headlights
>>13802601
>>13802672
Here's a picture of the manual, it states absolutley nothing, the screeching comes from this part and stops when it's disconnected. It sounds like a motor spinning wildly but why would there be a motor or a servo in there? I can't even pry it open
>>13802641
While we're on topic, I brake most of the time by inmediate clutch and slowly braking, then if I need to get going before I come to a stop I revmatch the gear I want and carry on, I've been critizised for not braking with a gear engaged, how does one break?
>>13802701
I found a reference in a spanish manual and it's called "reglaje in situ" no fucking idea what that means.
The piece looks like this.
>>13802701
>>13802736
Headlight angle control, perhaps?
>>13802762
Sounds like it would translate to that,also since it's got an adjisting wheel on top it makes sense. it's not exactly necessary right?
>>13796025
If reliability and mpg's aren't the only thing your concerned about, there is no reason to buy anything over a mazda3. Fun to drive, cheap, economical (not civic economic, but it's 30 city 40 highway) and not cheaply built. Just avoid the manual 2010 models, they have clutch issues. They are also one of the most reliable small cars around.
>>13802785
Ignore the 30/40 mpg in my first response. Read it as 2014 for some reason. It's closer to 28/34-36
>>13798033
it was a thing back when gearboxes weren't synchronized, now it's completely useless, and the only ones who do it are faggots trying to find a reason to think they are superior.
>>13802771
Well no, if you aren't constantly switching lights up and down for shits and giggles.
>>13794692
About to pull the engine/trans out of my car. What is the purpose of marking the driveshaft? Say I replace some components in the transmission. Will that throw off the alignment with the driveshaft/diff?
Its a SBC 350 with 4 speed manual
>>13802578
Hey, thank you so much anon
Can you really base the quality of a cae by the noise it makes?
most shitboxes with modified exhausts sound good so I don't get it when people say a car sounds good.
What is a toyobaru?
I'm drafting an engine swap for a small vehicle and I'm looking at around 200 hp goal power in a compact and lightweight package. The obvious choice would of course be the K-series, but I like the sound of six cylinder engines also. Are there any spunky small V6s worth taking a look at, or are all of them boat anchors compared to straight fours?
how high off the ground do you need to able to lift a car to work somewhat comfortably under it?
the floor jack i'm looking at buying has a 460 mm lifting height, which seems like it might be enough, but i'm wondering if i should go for the slightly more expensive model which adds another 100 mm
>>13803017
Look into Toyota's GR Series V6s or Honda J series or even a 1uz.
>>13803017
AUDI INLINE 5
dirt is cheaper than them
makes shitloads of power with boost
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBEq4Zm7YV8
>>13803016
Scion Frs/subaru brz/toyota 86
>>13803105
>dirt is cheaper
kek
meant to say more expensive
>>13803105
>boost
But muh throttle response. I don't just want to smoke tires.
>>13803127
boosted engines can have good throttle response is the turbo is sized correctly
Twice now my car has tried to die when i push the accelerator to about halfway. Im not flooring it, just slowly accelerating. I can feel and hear the engine sputtering as it tries to die. If i let off the gas a little and slowly press again, it seems to fix itself. Im not sure, but i was thinking a possible compression issue? Also, it feels like it doesnt accelerate right sometimes when going from stopped or almost stopped. Ill almost floor the pedal and i barely feel any change, i cant even tell in going faster if i dont check my gagues. After a few seconds this stops and it seems to accelerate better. Is this related to my other issue, or am i just hitting the gear's max rpm and having to wait for it to shift up?
>>13803320
Carbed?
why doesn't my mate's car start
i put the key in, turn it but it doesn't start. no chuh-chuh-chuh noise either. just a gentle quiet low hum.
we then tried to roll it out of the drive but couldn't get it over a little ramp. went back in the car and put the key in again, turned and it worked like normal
but now it's fucked again
>>13803447
I'm pretty sure it's the starter. I'm assuming by turning the key the motor of the starter is turning the gear but it's not engaging with the flywheel.
>>13803447
Also does the car sometimes make a grinding sound when you try to start it? This is a sign of a failing starter too.
>>13803491
nope, no grinding sound. just that low hum which would be pretty hard to hear anywhere that isn't quiet
someone else also mentioned it could be a problem with the starter motor or the solenoid
I recently purchased a car and gave 5,000 to the dealership and told them I would get the rest of the money the following week (5,000).
After test driving the car and all of its gadgets and putting the 5k down and taking the car home, I realized that the AC wasn't blowing cold because I forgot to even see if it worked during the test.
When I go in to pay off the rest of the cash, is there a way I can get a few bucks shaved off the price because the AC doesn't work, or am I screwed because I already agreed to pay x amount of dollars on an as-is vehicle?
>>13802852
No one?
>>13794914
No. The fuse blew for a reason. To prevent a fire.
>>13800798
Maybe a junkyard?
>>13797666 Is me
I regapped the spark plugs and it solved the acceleration issues. However, it still idles roughly, but only in drive. I checked for vacuum leaks and found none. What else could be at fault?
>>13800798
I don't know where you are, but in America most auto parts stores will have thousands of these
>>13802798
Well, it can help you drive a transmission with shot syncros. But in normal driving, damn near useless.
>>13803320
If its a honda, could be a problem in the distributer cap, dying coil/sensor.
>>13802852
Yes. Marking is always important so you know how it sits with the tranny. Gotta have muh perfect alignment of driveshaft to tranny else you're fucked.
>>13803447
Whack the starter with something heavy
>>13803566
Tough luck. If it's an as is vehicle you can't do shit to the price after already paying/signing whatever papers.
>>13803770
Yeah don't do this...Top jej. Try mating the solenoids + and - with a screwdriver. If you start the car while the solenoid is mated and everything engages properly, then you know it's the solenoid and not the starter.
>>13803731
I'm in Australia.
The auto store had similar ones but none that fit.
They made me buy some and when I tried to use them they broke the mount.
Thankfully I was able to get a replacement from eBay but the seller didn't include the clips...
>>13803670
They have to be knew, pulling them out of a car damages them.
It's a stupid one time use thing...
>>13804265
If you use the right tool you won't damage them. Get yourself an interior tool kit.
>>13804285
I used an interior tool kit.
It bends the thin plastic and renders them unusable.
>>13804487
They're that thin? Try measuring the dimensions of it and finding it online.
I've always wanted a 944 because it's pretty as fuck, but I understand why it's not a good choice as a daily driver.
Is the AUDI - COUPE 2. 8 V6 any good? Can I make it LOOK sporty?
>>13794692
I don't know anything about cars and I'm studying electrical engineering. Would studying motorcycles be a good place to start getting a handle on the basics? If so, what's a good resource to teach myself?
>>13804780
What's similar to a 944 and will make me happy? An old rx-7?
So, I drove a Subaru Forester today, and it was sexy.
>>13804562
The only ones I've found online that resemble the ones I need were in my first posts link
they are too small by 5mm
I haven't been able to find anything better.
I may end up getting them just to see if they work, but only if I can't find the right ones.
since I don't want to waste my money on plastic if it wont work.
>>13804965
XT or nah?
>>13802522
I don't think that they will fit anon.
>>13805040
Regular X.
On a scale of 1 to 10 (10 worst), how bad is it to be full wot in first gear then immediately let off the gas? Wondering if I'm killing my turbo or something else
>>13805981
0
Turbos have bypass valves to release the back pressure when you do shit like that.
>>13803325
Yeah, its got a carb. Didnt even think of checking and cleaning it until now, thanks for that.
>>13803760
Nah, its not a honda POS its a pontiac POS
Why doesn't Ford do HUDs like Chevy does? Mustang would be sick with a HUD.
>tfw can't have Camaro interior with Mustang exterior
Are there any good aftermarket HUDs that don't look like shit? I'm guessing the windshield needs a special coating or something in the HUD area for it to project which is why all the aftermarket HUDs I've seen have some glass that comes up and looks dumb.
Is there a dash cam that can simultaneously record inside and outside the vehicle? Or is my best bet to mount it behind the front seats or use one with a swivel when I want to record something other than out the front?
If I have multiple things that use the ODBII port, would getting like a y-splitter work, or would the devices conflict with each other?
If I have 3 things using the 12v outlet (lets say radar detector, dash cam, and a tablet) with one of those 3 way splitters, would I be at any risk of overloading the outlet? Guessing the only option then would be to hard wire some stuff.
>>13804897
You don't want either of those as a daily. As much as people like to brag saying it's not a big deal, shit gets expensive as fuck. I've been dailying a 1970 Skylark for the past 6-7 months and this shit gets expensive. Every little thing that goes wrong costs a fuckton and this is me doing all the work. I'd imagine a 944 is no different seeing as it's a Porsche. That's not to say you can't do it if you don't love the car to death, and as much as I love my Skylark sometimes it's easy to have problems at the wrong time. Like lately my starters been going bad. I need to find the time away from my business to work on it, let alone having it shit out completely and not being able to do work or go somewhere.
I was given the shell of a 1968 beetle by my grandfather. It does not seem to have any structural rust (checked floor pans, heater channels, trunk, engine compartment, etc). I already have a daily driver so I was thinking of using the shell as a project car. I'm considering swapping in a ej205 or is that a stupid idea and should I just find a type 4 engine?
is it legal to buy a car from a private seller (craiglist) with cash and not register iit nor take it to pass emissions. I'd like to know so that I may purchase a manual transmission car for cheap to practice on during the weekends. I could leave it at my friend's house. The streets by his house do not have any signs saying "only X drivers allowed here"
What kind of trouble, if any , would i get into if i do this?
>>13807113
Buy a car yes. Drive a car no.
>>13807113
If you do this you'll get several fines for not having insurance, and everything else that you mentioned not having. Quite costly if you ask me. Registration and smog isn't all that expensive. Not worth the ticket.
Does this seem like a solid buy?
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/5302475276.html
Been scanning sites and shit for awhile looking cause I need a car quick for new job commute.
Also, how would I go about getting a small loan for something like this? I have about $750 to put down right now but need the car much sooner than I could come up with $4000+
Can I just store my summer tires under a tarp on my deck for the winter or does the possibly freezing weather adversely affect the rubber that much?
my driver side window is sticking a bit. it goes all the way up but the rubber seals are gripping it just a bit too much. whats a good way to make it move up smoother?
i was considering just spraying on some silicone lubricant but i'm not sure if that'll fuck with something inside the door.
>>13807796
Deflate the tires (10 PSI or in the vicinity), and keep them stored in a cellar or similar. They really, really don't like the minus degrees
I can afford either a factory new 2016 land cruiser or a factory new 2015 jeep Cherokee,both fully loaded and I need some guidance because I can't decide which one to get
>>13808956
Get the jeep
But really
>Buying new
>Buying because able to "afford"
>>13794692
From what I know, torque steer is caused by the length difference in halfshafts in FWD cars. Saab for example used longitudinal FWD, with equal length halfshafts, and they don't have that issue.
Now, would unequal length halfshafts, in, say a solid rear end like a Ford 9'', result in rear torque steer?
>>13809005
the biggest issue is that the front wheels are what steer, so you're introducing all that power to wheel's that are moving in more than one direction.
Power to the rear wheels could jerk it one way or another depending on how the torque is delivered, but it's not going to be such an issue as putting it to wheels that aren't fixed in a straight line.
>>13809067
What about rear steer cars?
I'm currently looking for a used 4x4 that can handle a properly snowy road. I'm planning to use it quite a bit so I need it to be as economical as possible for its class, however due to tax regulation in my country diesel engines are out of the question.
Any recommendations?
what's that auto book that /o/ suggests to learn how cars work?
>>13809090
then yes, the torque steer would be awful.
What's the best website to check out car stats such as kerb weight?
>>13809178
Mostly wikipedia.
>>13808146
Your solution is good, spray that inside the "rails" too and move the window up and down a lot while you do it so it has a chance to spread.
No damage can occur, you are not going to affect any vital organs of the window mechanism (which could only benefit from additional lubrication anyway).
If it doesn't work, then you might want to change the rubber seal, which might have warped with time and gets in the way of the rising window.
Craftsman or Stanley for socket sets?
So I scratched the side of my car up against a concrete pillar while backing out of a parking spot. No serious damage, although the painjob is torn off in multiple places, and bare metal is exposed to the air. The side blinklight was also a casualty, and it got a bump in the metal.
Now my question is, would it be okay to just spray som dinitrol/tectyl over it? That brown sluggish mess that is usually used on the underside of the vehicle to protect it. Of course the end result will be ugly as fuck, but it's a 1000 buck Audi A4 stationwagon from 97', so I'm not exactly picky about the looks.
Are you voting for Trump?
Maybe we can convince him to abolish the 25 year rule
>>13810252
I personally have a full craftsman set. Never tried Stanleys so can't comment on it. As much as people say it's shit cuz it's not made in USA anymore, this shit lasts a while. Been using them for years and still don't have 1 fucked up socket.
>>13810356
>he has claimed he will impose import taxes on foreign made shit like cars
>"he'd totally get rid of the 25 year rule to make imports easier"
read a bok about politics
>>13810320
Don't do it Johnny! It'll prevent rust but holy fuck you'll ruin it.
>>13810369
It's already ruined. I don't know what the procedure is called in English, but when you sand down rust and put that gypsum plaster shit over it, sand it down to be flush, and then spray over it. That job has been done really awfully at all four wheel arcs.
Looks absolutely dreadful. So I figured some dinitrol might actually make it prettier. It'll work, right?
If a car ad looks good on CL is it worth it if it's in Spanish?
What's the auto culture background of these apparently so called chevron stripes? Or is it just a styling element that happened to catch on?
>>13799508
>>13799530
>>13799561
>>13799608
>>13799615
I went to look at the Bronco, I haven't driven it back yet. You can hear the throwout bearing squeaking a bit when engaged and it shakes when you first put it in gear. Does that still sound like it will be okay to drive 130 miles?
>>13810252
Craftsman, they have a lifetime guarantee. Stanley is okay, but they have better contractors tools vs mechanics tools
>>13807145
>>13807113
Driving it on a road is incredibly likely to backfire.
I noticed a switch fell off a small port under where my legs go in my 01 corolla, it's just a black on/off switch, what the hell is it used for? I just got my car inspected, did they leave it there or something?
>>13794692
Can i press in the gas when i get at thw biting point of clutch?
>>13811655
Yes that's when you're supposed to start pressing gas as you let go of the clutch.
>>13796921
If $40 dollars is okay by you, and you're serious about buying it, I say yes. Carfax typically has plenty of service records which can tell more of the bigger story.
This is even better advice if you have reason to doubt that imperative work has been done (timing belt, for example).
>>13802611
I spray mine, and it's 23 years old, and I'm the 4th owner. It's in tiptop shape, but I think I'm the first one to use it during winter.
>>13811853
I should really do mine. I just got a 1st gen Tacoma, which are notorious for bad frames. The last owner said he would redo undercoating before each Winter, and he owned it for about 4 years. The first owner also seems to have taken care of it, since the frame is pretty good. I have full service records. I will have to see what's been done for the frame.
I don't want to have it during 1 Winter and start to fuck shit up.
>>13811853
what do you recommend?
Trying to figure out where my bcv vacuum hose goes to on a '96 volvo 850 turbo- here's the main diagram...
>>13812652
and here's a pic of the turbo. the bcv is the one with the red hose coming off it. in the other diagram it looks like it's going to some ports beneath the throttle body, but i can't see anything there.
>>13810535
Yeah it's a good idea until Pedro and Jorge hop out of an oldsmobile yelling "yo quiero taco bell!" and get you in the back of the skull with a tire iron. Seen it happen too many times before.
An someone red pill me on a used vehicle under 15k. I have been looking at a 2012 or 13 Kia Optima. Can get one with u Der 40k miles and still have the awesome factory kia warranty 100 miles
Alright /o/, a relative asked me what he should get for a first car
He wants either
>2010 Taurus SHO
or
>1988 Firebird
Are they even comparable?
bumping for >>13806563
>>13812844
>seen it happen too many times before
>>13810543
BMW M Power
>>13809709
am i able to do that without taking off the interior door trim?
also should i spray on the bottom of the window then put it down or put the window down and then spray the sides of the rubber that keep gripping it?
Is this a good deal?
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ram/cto/5296119880.html
I have what is probably a truly stupid question. Is it fine to use a 4 ton jack on a 1.2 ton car? I'm just paranoid it'll punch a hole through the bottom of my car or something since it is designed to lift something so much heavier.
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>>13814835
> I'm just paranoid it'll punch a hole through the bottom of my car or something since it is designed to lift something so much heavier.
What oil to put in E30 for upcoming winter in texas?
currently has 5w40 rotella
How come you never see a Honda car dealership that is also a Honda Motorcycle dealership?
>>13814835
Have you ever used a fucking jack? It doesn't extend like your cock that time you accidentally walked in on your daddies having sex. You're not going to fuck everything up as long as you're not jacking your car up like a retard.
>>13814980
There's one in my city
Honda of Houston / John Eagle honda
>>13814984
No I've never actually used a jack before which is why I asked such a retarded question. Thanks for answering my question even though it was retarded.
>>13815008
Well fucking watch a YouTube video or something first so you don't fuck your car up. Chock your tires and use jackstands. Why are you jacking it up?
>>13815008
use the correct jacking point on your car and nothing will punch through
use an under strength jack and there's a risk it could fail and collapse
>>13815018
I was just given a 23 year old shitbox in pretty rough shape for my first car and I wanted to get a look underneath the car to make sure there is nothing I'm missing before I decide to dump money into this car to fix it up.
>>13815021
I'll be sure to do that. I'm picking up a repair manual for my car tomorrow which I'm assuming tell me where the jack points on my car are.
>>13815061
>I'm picking up a repair manual for my car tomorrow which I'm assuming tell me where the jack points on my car are.
Yes, it'll tell you all of that.
>>13794692
When I have my throttle open the gas gauge goes dramatically down, then goes back up once it's closed. What's causing this?
I'm going to replace my oil pan gasket with a new cork gasket, what should I use to glue the gasket to the oil pan for installation?
>>13794692
europeasant here
So I'm in the market for a W210
2.2 diesel 150 bhp OR the 2.7 diesel 170 bhp ? The 2.7 diesel is gonna be taxed as hell, so I'm asking if an extra 2-3k euros are worth the 20 bhp. I don't really care for performance, I'm a pretty slow, and civilised driver. Grandma driver if you will
Also, manual or auto ? Some say that manuals in big engines are meh, and that a Merc should have an auto. Others say that the autos of old are total crap.
Thank you so much !
>>13815768
Just chip the 2.2. Diesels are easy to get power (more so torque, obviously) out of.
But then again...
>I'm a pretty slow, and civilised driver. Grandma driver if you will
Just leave it as is. There's no need to waste any money then.
What driving do you do? Your post makes it sound like an autobox is all you need.
>>13815790
I do ALOT of driving, both city and outside of city, I care mostly for comfort, reliability, and fuel efficiency.
I'm a bussines person, so I need something with abit of presence also. My philosophy is : "Hurry BEFORE you get in the car"
My cars are all in exceptional condition, and I get exceptional mgps out of any car I drive
>>13813670
Just spray inside the window gasket, where the glass slides, and make the window go up and down to spread everything evenly.
Only the exposed part should be enough, no need to tear the door open
How come there's no revolution meter (no, not a tachometer) as a more accurate way of denoting use?
Sure you can get an idea of use when you see a car has 100k miles, but 100k miles averaging 5k RPM is a much different level of use than 100k miles averaging 3k RPM. Also, miles don't account for time spent idling (especially useful when you're looking at usage o a car like a cop car that spends a ton of time running but not moving).
I'm not saying get rid of a mileage counter, but adding in a counter to see the total number of revolutions a car's engine has done would be very useful I think. Not like it'd be some major development with how computerized cars are now.
>>13814994
I've been listening to John Eagle commercials on the radio for years and I still can't fucking figure out what accent that guy has.
Are the custom replacement for carpets a good idea? I want to rebuild my interior, are the ones from auto parts warehouse worth the 200$ for the custom kit made for your car?
Also what does /o/ think of g2 paint for calipors? Do you guys reccomend any other brands for calipor painting?
Also how does anyone feel about the michelen pilot super sport tires? They're expensive 260$ per tire? Is it worth the price?
Also I have to check out my gfs car today(C-rV) and the speedometer doesn't work, I went through the fuses with a multimeter and replaced a few but still hasn't worked any ideas?
If a car makes a heavy sort of 'thunk' sound after shifting (auto) is it unlikely to last much longer?
It still shifts 'smoothly', at least, but...well.
>>13800798
Bumping in hopes there is someone who would know where I could find these.
The kid who owned my 1987 Trans Am before me gutted the airbox and MAF assembly. Should I replace all that with a CAI? Right now there is no filter, and the airbox is damaged and won't stay shut or seal to the MAF properly. I was only able to find one on ebay but it was $200 and I'm thinking maybe something more modern could be better.
I need help man when i get in the car i get nervous And only do shit . I have to get out and Park in a Hill. today i stalled 2 times trying to get out , there was a car in front And behind And i was scared to let it roll over . my car is a 1.1 shitbox . i just dont know i see other people driving so confidently
>>13816090
how many miles are on it and who makes the trans.
could be a mount or something.
>>13816696
use your handbrake when starting on hills. lightly, just enough to keep it from rolling backwards. try practicing that.
>>13815989
Because you would get retarded numbers that range in the tens/hundreds of millions, which have absolutely no use to you while driving and give you a false sense of knowledge about the health state of the car.
Using that sort of number to make an average is pointless, because you still don't know if and how long the car has been revved like crazy.
Once you get a rev counter you will start questioning why there is not a way to measure how many revs have been done while the engine was cold or why the rev count is not differentiated between acceleration and coasting.
It's just pointless. It doesn't give you any useful info while driving, it can't be used for scheduling maintenance, it goes to crazy high values and it will just sit there, racking up the count, just for the sake of being remotely useful if the car is ever sold to someone else.
Counting hours would be more useful, but it will still be imprecise for a vehicle like a car that sees all kinds of different driving styles and situations.
Mileage is still probably the best way to monitor the age of a car and can have some sort of use while driving instead of just occupying dash space.
>>13816709
Yeah i had to use it the third time , the first two tries i was trying without it because my friends told me using the HandBrake is for retards who dont know how to drive lel
I recently purchased pic related to replace the CDC40 Opera in my 57 plate Vauxhall Vectra with an aftermarket stereo to have access to my subwoofer and aux input (which I'd previously used in a Corsa) but have found that the connector adapters simply don't fit even though this was advertised as 2002-2008 Vectra's.. Anyone know why I'm such a retard or know where I can get the right adapter? Preferably in Anthracite for the fascia too; thanks
>>13814701
pls respond
pls
>>13794692
Cheapo car for 2k to 2.5k or lower that isn't Japanese and isn't a complete money pit.
I was thinking something like a Ford Explorer or some such.
>>13798924
Your biggest issue with an out of state car is always going to be the smog check. I don't know if it applies to used car but it has to be 50 state approved as well
>>13816108
bump
>>13816090
Transmission mounts.
>>13802522
jesus how the fuck do you see out of that thing
>>13817972
>needing to see to drive
It's all about feeling bruh.
And also, that camera angle is taken from the roof line to show more of the lower located things rather than to show how visibility would be.
If I have, say a $9000 (USD) budget for a new car, which subaru do I get?
>>13817810
/o/ is full of assholes.
No one ever helps out in these threads, then they bitch when someone starts their own thread
I bought a truck and the previous owner removed the heater core. Why would they do that?
>>13809109
seconding this
Any tips at all on what people consider the basics you need to know to drive well and take care of a car.
My car's front tires have really low tread, I'm definitely buying new ones soon but out of safety would it be best to avoid driving long distances?
By long distance I mean something like a 50-minute drive on the highway.
>>13818114
Base Impreza with a manual
>>13818378
Maybe lived in hot climate
>>13818762
Your main concernis low traction conditions and dry rotting. If you see cracks on your sidewall/threads avoid long drives. If it's raining/snowing or less than 32 degrees, avoid long drives. Otherwise you should be okay.
>>13816706
It's a 2003 Subaru Forester X
>>13817947
Sounds scary and expensive.
