>Ask /o/ related questions and wait for other anons to answer it.
>Also, look through the thread for questions that can be answered by you.
Previous thread >>14166069
>trying to crank over motorcycle
>only plugged in the engine essentials with the harness leaving most of the peripherals unplugged
>hit the starter, clicks once
>can get maybe 2 or 3 clicks before battery is done
is it time for a new battery? is there anything else im doing wrong?
>>14206302
test with a car battery and leads
see if a charger revives the battery
>>14206344
>car battery
feel retarded for not thinking this
https://santafe.craigslist.org/cto/5351055133.html
whats it worth /o/? guy said he would go as low as 2000, but im thinking its worth a little less.
>>14206395
seems expensive to me too but i'm not up to speed with bmw prices
I want a 1975 or older car to avoid smog regulations here in CA and I'm on a budget. The car will be used as a toy for racing, modifying and hooning. I already have a DD. Should I get a mini truck like a Datsun 620, Chevy LUV, Mazda B series or Ford Courier? They're much cheaper than Mustangs and lighter too. And since they're body on frame they can withstand added power without getting twisted. Plus I can use them for work when needed. Good idea?
>>14206395
seems like it's alright.
so he said 2k without you seeing it in person? or what? well I bet you could get it for 1.8
How bad is cost of ownership for an Evo? Looking at importing a 7.
>>14206587
yes
>generally more clearance and larger engine bays so easier to work on
>>14206689
Everything about owning an evo is bad.
whats a good fun auto car I can get for about 25k or less?
both my legs are broken but I can control autos with my penis
>>14206395
Meet up to check it out with 1.8k (got the number from the other reply) and say hey i have 1.8k cash im ready to buy. And he should sell it
>>14206845
For 25k anything fucking want
>>14206956
fun and auto
>>14207035
honda nsx
Is Mazda6 best Sedan right now?
>>14207040
needs to be newer (aka financed and poor life decision), these autism bucks only come monthly
Where can I get some fun car reviews on YouTube? All of them are too serious and boring for something I will not buy. They might be good for consumer advice but in this case I am not a consumer.
>>14207056
well then, any sporty car with available auto transmission from the year you prefer
I need to get a bolt off my ignition coil, but it's stripped to all hell. How do I get it off? Can I use an extractor and replace the damn thing?
Bought an Edelbrock top end kit for my ford 289. Get my choice of edelbrock carb. Torn between the 600cfm performer or the 650cfm thunder avs.
Im worried that 650 is just too much carb.
Help me decide /o/
>>14207050
>>14207056
VL commodore
>>14207148
tobehonestfam the nismo juke r looks pretty attractive (from specs), but I'd hate to be a crossover person
>>14207188
Got pic related as a gift. Thought it was gimmicky shit. Thing is a beast on rounded bolts though. Worth picking one up for that alone.
>>14207247
Will it even work on a 10mm bolt in a very tight and very little space condition?
>>14207247
It'll work OK until one of the pins snap.
I'd avoid using it on anything above 25mm as that will ruin it quick.
>>14207272
>very tight, little space
Not the one I have. It a big socket. Dont know if they make a smaller version. Sorry anon.
>>14207300
I might have described it badly. How about picture related?
>>14207352
looks like you have enough space to file the sides down to make it fit an open end wrench. either that or file a flat surface and smack it with a hammer until it breaks loose
>>14207371
I guess I could try filing it down. I don't think I have anything to do that with though. Any recommendations on what to get?
>>14207352
Not the standard gator grip. It does metric sizes 11-33.
Amazon sells a smaller version that does 7mm to 19mm but I dont have one so cant say. (Now that I know they make one I am buying one though.)
>>14207387
just go to harbor freight and pick up the cheaper files they have. I think like $10 and you get a variety. You can even pick up a hammer/mallet.
return it when you're done kek
>>14207394
Do you think the smaller one is still going to be able to fit in that space given? It's not a lot to work with. We tried vise grips and it still couldn't budge the fucker, but it wouldn't exactly grip it either.
>>14207411
I just went there yesterday to buy a 3 ton floor jack. Works like a charm. Guess it's time to go there again.
If I can get my car working anyways. Think I put the air duct on too loosely.
>>14207431
Air hammer the son bitch out
>>14207441
I feel like that will just end up breaking something.
Is saying the fuel injectors inject fuel into the manifold wrong? Whats the proper explanation?
>>14207498
Depends on system. But yes. Kind of. Not really.
>>14207510
Yes it would be completely unacceptable? or close enough? This is just for a shitty college project.
>>14207529
probably good enough for normies. maybe use a specific example like mini which I think does use something like that. not sure if that's right, check mcm
>>14207352
Also, can I replace this bitch? Or would I have to get a whole new ignition coil?
>>14207964
Coils are cheap get another
Would fitting 225s on a 6 inch rim work? I'm getting the tires for free
>>14208002
Wheel diameter? Tire size?
>>14208018
16 inces by 6 inches
225/45/16
>>14208055
It can be done. Gonna look weird with it bulging out the sides.
>>14208073
That's all I needed to know, thanks
Free R compounds are good R compounds
>>14207983
They're really that much cheaper than a bolt? Because I could use an extractor, but I guess that would break the bolt.
>>14208340
Go to auto parts store with a friend ask for the coil then have your friend distract guy and pocket the bolt
>>14208348
You sure got good plans there anon.
>>14207210
Get the 650. You can grow into it if you decide to increase displacement later. 600 seems a little small anyway.
What do I need to know if I seriously start thinking about replacing the KE-Jetronic fuel injection system with something like MegaSquirt?
I have a 2001 Saab 9-5 manual sedan with a 2.3t engine. A couple of weeks ago I was driving in a construction zone, and hit a road cone. It went under the left quarter panel, and broke the mounting brackets that held the radiator to the front of the frame(?). My insurance company won't help, and my parents will likely go into debt if they pay for much of it. The radiator itself doesn't seem to be damaged, it is just loose all along the bottom and the top left side. It also shattered the windshield wiper fluid reserve, but that isn't anything that I need fixed. It seems to have pushed everything behind the edge of the radiator back 6".
When I turn the car on, it will idle, but if I rev it anywhere above 2k rpms, when it comes back down to idle it either struggles to catch itself at around 750 rpms, or it outright dies.
The check engine light isn't on, I've got an error code reader that comes up empty, and I've only got $400 that I can spend on the car.
Anybody have any clue how much it'll cost to fix?
>>14209305
Ziptie everything and ignore it dying on you.
>>14209317
lol saab quality amirite
>>14209350
It didn't break on its own, it hit something in the road...
>>14209305
take it to autozone, cars from that era will often thorow "non-critical" error codes that won't turn on the check engine light. They might be able to find a code if you rev it and replicate the problem.
How much should I be looking to spend on a scan tool? I get that there are some expensive super advanced ones out there, but do I really need that compared to a $50 or even $20 scanner?
>>14209463
Nothing really, just the brand. All you honestly need is for it to display the trouble code that's it.
>>14209437
Autozones got a different error code reader than I do?
>>14209463
Get a $5 ELM327 clone from Amazon or eBay
What are gears 3-2-1 for
How much am I looking at for a door lock cylinder replacement? The P.O replaced it but replaced it with a cylinder that matches a different key (which I don't have). The cylinder itself is just fine, it's just that the key doesn't work. How much will an auto locksmith charge to make it match my key?
>>14210147
overtaking, engine braking, towing, steep inclines
There are a lot of 6th gen Honda Civic hatchbacks in my area all around or below 1500 eurobucks, but all of them has more than 200 000 mileage and none of them mentions anything about the engine.
Most of them seems pretty good on pictures.
Is it worth to pay attention to these and talk with owners, or they seem kinda fishy?
>>14210175
>what is a phone?
local shops charge different prices call around and get some quotes.
>call some shops or parts stores or junkyards and get some quotes
>what you always should do before you come to a Bangladeshi industrial machinery enthusiast board
>>14210273
>old ass hondas
>200,000 probably km
>about 1500 'peenbux ($1700 burgerbux)
yeah that sounds pretty globally normal, people asking too much for their old ass hondas is a trans-ethnic phenomenon.
1) they're never worth more than $1,000, but rice tax and reliability tax
2) they will do 300,000 miles if they're well cared for
3) they're never well cared for
4) mods and aftermarket parts = beat to shit
seriously just get a corolla or pic related that's been well cared for and not modded if you want a reliable vehicle. If you can find some grannies civic that she has shop records for that would almost be worth getting stuck with a 200,000 mile civic for $1250.
if you actually want a "performance honda" just buy the shittiest one you can with the best body you can find and get a better engine and transaxle from a salvage/junk yard, it will be about the same price if you do all the labor.
>source: amerifats junkyards will sell you a engine and transmission (with 30 day warranty!) for about $500-800 depending on size and block/head material
europeens have junkyards right? I know Germans do.
>>14211953
Thanks for the reply.
However Corollas and Dacias are nonexistent where I live. I forgot to mention I found a 4th gen one for 700euros with 165 000km.
It has a owner wanted to rice hard but run out of money feeling when looking at it.
>>14212212
that's not bad anon i'd do it for $800, and if they riced the right things it might not be too bad or you could revert back to stock for pretty cheap if you found a donor vehicle. Also well done exhaust mods can be all right.
what tires would you recommend for a 07 stock acura tsx. i dont live in snow
Why can't we permaban every benchracer, animeposter, poltard, and golden memeface poster on this board and get back to talking about cars?
If you had to live in a vehicle on a budget, what would be the best way to go about it? I'm thinking an SUV or van with bedding, a hotplate, minimalist kitchenware, hygiene supplies, and a laptop computer. For cold weather, use an electric radiator heater. For hot, put essentially a tent made of a tarp over the vehicle to keep rain out, put bug mesh over the open windows, and use electric fans to circulate air. This is assuming that you had either a generator or a place to plug in your appliances, and a supply of water. What could you do for a shitter, though?
>>14213154
Is there an /o/chan?
My blower motor on my 94 Civic stopped working.
I checked both the under-dash and the under-hood fuse and both are good. Is there anything else it could be besides a bad motor?
>>14213526
hot wire the motor and see if it's good
how do I haggle on new cars? msrp is like 22k before ttl, and people on the forums are saying they buy for like 18-20k.
I wouldn't mind paying extra if it comes with a nice warranty and shit
>>14214474
Bring a Jew friend along.
>>14214626
I have no jews to bring, will an asian guy work?
I have a pr/o/blem
>live in Canadaland
>older vehicle no a/c to pull moisture out in winter
>recently started frosting up really bad
>on the inside
>literally everything is frosted inside windshield/headliner/my fucking headrests
>completely dried it out in a heated shop overnight
>didn't do a fucking thing frosted up within minutes of being outside
>use outside air driving home
>blows cold but doesn't frost up while driving
>switch to recirculation to warm up
>can'tseeshit.jpeg
Have a feeling it's the heater core but I'd like another opinion.
>>14214769
What in the fuck
What's wrong with making a high revving, high displacement engine? I mean you get 4 bangers hittin 9k or a V8 that may not get past 5, why can't we have both?
Left my lights on...Battery died and I needed to get a jump start. Do I need to get my battery recharged now, or will the alternator eventually fully charge it?
>>14214847
Piston speed
>>14214847
A number of things.
>Mass of moving parts causing vibration
>Long strokes take more time to complete
>Balance
>Higher cost to manufacture components that can withstand it
>>14214859
Redline for 10-20 minutes. Should be ok
>>14214790
Yeah man shits fucked
Pic related, the truck that's driving me insane atm
>>14214859
Idling or normally driving for 10-20 minutes should do it.
>>14214880
YouTube your problem. Pretty sure you will find your answer
>>14214847
Ford's old ass 5.0 can scream to 8k. Ford's new 5.0 can scream to 8k.
>>14214905
>High displacement
It were above 6 liters I would care.
>>14214905
3.9 bore 3.7 stroke. Lol
>>14214859
alternator is not meant to charge a dead battery. get it charged
>>14214943
But it will
>>14214902
I guess I'll try doing some research
>>14213526
blower relay or switch
>>14214949
most modern alternators will burn up or seriously shorten their life charging a dead battery and 15-20 minutes of idling might not be enough to fully charge it. Having the battery properly charged eliminates any possibility of this happening
>>14215005
You sound like google
>>14215009
no, I'm the guy that tech's out in the field call when they've put three alternators in a car that didn't last for more than 2 days because they assumed the alternator would charge the battery.
>>14215078
do they die because of shit duty rating or because dead batteries get weird voltages that play hell on the regulators?
So my truck tops out at about 100mph, is there anything wrong with cruising along at that speed? I'm not actually redlining the rpms or anything like that.
>>14215094
they die because the oems are making them smaller and less powerful. it saves weight and less power to spin them for better fuel economy. They also shut the alternator off at low rpms and under acceleration for economy reasons so the battery needs to be fully charged. The alternator is there to keep it charged and thats it. On older cars the alternator just came on whenever the regulator saw a load on the system, so charging a battery was no big deal.
Is there anything in particular i need to be keeping an eye out for on older dodge pickups?
1990 or older is what im looking for so i can avoid as much of the computerized shit
maybe find one with a carb and put a standalone injection system on it.
i know the basics as far as dealing with body rust, general wear and tear, just not sure if they have any recurring issues/quirks to watch for
>>14214769
Holy shit mate, I thought I was the only one that shit happened to.
So, I've been playing with the idea of manual swapping my E32 BMW. Now then, do I need to swap out some engine control units, computers and/or other electrical shit? I reckon they might go haywire once the transmission loses the fancy sensors and shit.
So guys I have a 2000 v6 mustang that has had a stroker kit installed with comp cams in the engine(pls no bully). But the paint is chipped on my mustang and was wondering what type of roller car could I put my engine into?
so do you guys think this is a good buy?
http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/647548012/overview/
here is the VIN report
https://www.diigo.com/item/pdf/5gt7b/08sq?k=03778e2b5a858d65bc2b23619c31f0c5
i've been looking at various cars and the Hyundai accent seems like the best fit, Ive read they're reliable and have good fuel economy. I really like this one but the only problem is that i don't know how to drive stick shift. I want to go check it out but I obviously wont be able to test drive it. What do?
The fuck is k20 swap? Why does every Hondafag racer want it?
>>14217988
JDM Civic Type-R engine.
>>14214769
Water pump or heater core. That, or just flush the shit out of it.
>>14213526
In all positions? It could just be a toasted motor or a toasted switch. Run 12 volts directly to it and see what happens.
>>14206302
>>14206363
me again. well the neutral indicator works
I'm 20 years old and am trying to finance a ~$17k car. I have very little credit history, but I can put down about half that amount in cash. Most dealerships are telling me with that much down, my credit will hardly matter. I know my APR is going to be insane, but I can always refinance later on down the road. My question is, do you think I'll get a better deal or better options or just an easier experience if I try to finance through a credit union such as VyStar? Or should I just go through the dealership?
Finally got around to putting tires on my new wheels. Get home, jack up car, put 2 rear wheels on. They stick out too far. Im against being a stance fag so i took the wheels back to discount tire and got the tires takin off. Should I send the wheels back and get a narrower wheel? Or say fuck it and go eith the 245's and have them stick out like pic related?
>>14219761
How much would you pay for this?
I'm asking 1800 obo, be good with 1500.
Motor's fine, drives great, new tires. Passes smog no problems.
But, driver's side needs a new handle inside, you have to open it from outside. $5 at the junkyard.
Right headlight is loose, like it cracked where it mounts, works, just hangs out if you dont hold it. $15ish at junkyard. Or have your buddy weld it for free.
And gas cover handle has to be held for it to open, or you can shimmy cover open.
I never fixed it cause it really didn't bother me. It's small shit.
But When i tell people that they act like the car has been totaled and it's worthless and lose interest.
Why do people expect perfect condition old cars that have had multiple owners?
>>14220082
If you didn't bother with little shit, they wonder what big shit you didn't bother with.
>>14220095
Why would they, I have proof that everything but that is in great condition.
People just want brand new old shit.
I lost my first car 6 months ago, it sucks. Will I feel better if I buy another of the same model?
Ok Im checking to see if my car has LSD or not and While they don't spin in the opposite direction, they don't spin in the same direction either.
If I spin one wheel the other will stay stationary, and if I start the car, and put it in gear both wheels will turn the same direction.
>>14216920
The ECU didn't communciate with the TCU in BMWs of that era IIRC.
So its just a matter of swapping it and tossing the TCU.
Oil catch cans:
Yay or nay?
The internet makes compelling arguments about having one, but, does anyone here have experience with em?
Will any kind of car benefit from em? N/A, turbocharged, supercharged?
>>14220751
why not an air oil separator?
>>14220751
I have a morose universal on my c10. 10/10 would recommend.
>>14220837
Moroso*
>>14220799
Availability + price. Not a US of A resident.
Apparently baffling/steel wool improve catch can performance.
>>14220837
N/A engine?
>>14220285
Google it???????
>>14220871
Yes n/a
>>14220918
Domo arigato Mr. Roboto, I´ll get me one.
CAI will have to wait until next paycheck because college starts in a week´s time.
>>14220873
You think I haven't tried? Every article Ive seen says it either spins the same way with an lsd or opposite if its open.
Nothing on if other wheel doesn't spin at all.
>>14220937
You have a peg leg diff
>>14220950
Thank you.
what are the drawbacks to forced induction on a carbureted engine ?
seems like it might be more prone to knock due to inaccurate fuel delivery
that and it requires a especially prepared carburettor
I have thought about converting to fuel injection by using an fi throttle body
and have wondered if the distributor can be used to advance injection timeing
>>14220937
what car is it?
>>14220937
you serious nigga?
open diffs with the driveline locked will spin the tires opposite directions if you try to spin one.
most LSD's will do this as well but they have clutch packs that cause them to lock up after they spin a little.
>>14218134
Yeah, all positions. Previously only 3 and 4 blew air, but now it's all fugged.
I'm gonna test the relay and run a cable to the motor tomorrow. I swear to jeebus, if the switch is toast I'll make my own ghetto-ass switch instead of pulling the damn dash apart.
An unrelated question: is there any way to figure what kind of APR I could get on a car loan without having my bank pull my credit history? I understand that an institution pulling your credit negatively impacts it.
So I'm looking at the rankings at usnews so that I can see which car is best but sometimes older cars are ranked higher than newer cars of the same model so whar I'm trying to say is if all things are equal for a used car will a older model with higher ranking be better to buy than a newer one?
How do I undent this shit?
>windshield wipers not spraying
>assume it needs more fluid added
>try to pour some into the reservoir
>it doesn't go in and spills over on top
Does this mean there is a clog somewhere?
>>14221068
Only 3 and 4 working sounds like your resister block partially toasted. Maybe that popped something else.
>>14224226
Your washer motor could be toast, a hose could have popped, a fuse could be blown, or there might be a clog, hard to say. When you hit the washers, listen for the washer motor.
I went to check my oil and the cap was covered in yellow goo. Most sites say this is normal for cars to get in winter but how often should I check my car for it? I usually only do short drives because of where I live, so I'm guessing that and the weather is going to make it come back again.
>>14224320
yes going for a long drive should hopefully evaporate most of that off
>>14224320
Motor is approx. 2.2k miles for exploding. I recommend new engine and tires.
>>14224320
What does the oil on the dipstick look like? Thats what you should worried about
>>14222120
Don't use normie news for cars to base your judgment on. Read past articles from an actual car mag or ask around.
>>14221040
540i e39 msport everything I'm reading days they come with an open diff but it gives a two wheel peel when told to go.
>have 2001 honda
>notice car is shifting like shit
>check transmission fluid level
>very low
>put in nearly 2 quarts
>works like a charm
1 month later
>same problem occurs again
>car has barely been driven last month
>figure there must be a leak
>no t-fluid on driveway whatsoever though
I filled it up with transmission fluid and it's working just fine for now. It it a leak? If so, why is my driveway perfectly clean?
>>14221057
Most lsds spin the tires the same direction when one wheel is turned, a few special types with viscous couplings spin opposite. Mine doesn't spin the opposite wheel at all
This is why I was asking.
>>14224392
I think it was normal and there was no weird/burnt smell, do you have any examples of what it would be like if something was wrong?
I'm taking my car on a long drive right now to warm the engine up.
>>14224348
>Motor is approx. 2.2k miles for exploding
Seriously? I know little about cars and this is really making me worried.
>>14224419
Can be burning it.
>>14224435
Hes trolling you, if the oil looked the gunk on your cap you should be worried, if not it should be fine
>>14224534
Ok. I just finished the first half of my drive (a little over a half hour), I'll check under the hood in a bit or after I get home but I did notice the engine temperature was low. It is very cold outside though.
>>14224560
How cold? shouldn't take longer than 15 mins to warm up
Which 2hu would you group B rallycross through gensokyo with?
Which 2hu would be your copilot?
What car would you use?
>>14224625
30f
The temp was sticking around 160 usually 200 is the average.
>>14224656
>30° F
>cold
Nigga that ain't shit. It was literally 0f and my car warmed up all the way. Slowly, but all the way. Your thermostat may need to be replaced.
>>14224682
Ok. Thanks for all the advice from everyone, I'm going to talk to the guy who usually works on my car.
How large is the price difference between a 1.0L engine and a 1.4L engine in regards to fuel intake?
Are there other factors to take into account too?
I need a new car and I got 6.5k at most to waste, preferably less, what is a good car to get and is it worth it to learn to drive manual? My last car died after one year and it had a lot of problems ive read manuals have a lot less problems.
>>14225153
>>14205249
I dont think so OP.
>>14225182
im in USA
Why do offroad people scoff at independent suspensions? Is it just being stubborn and unable to accept something new or is there actually an advantage to having a live axle that I don't know about?
>>14225153
Manuals have less transmission problems, and are easier to fix when they do have problems.
If you can find a better deal on a manual than an automatic, learn manual. Just read how it works then putter around a parking lot or side street for an hour. You'll get it.
>>14225059
Depends on the design and application over actual displacement, there are v8s that are more efficient today than some i4s were in the 80s
>>14225242
Cv joints are weaker generally speaking and more difficult to repair in the middle of nowhere
>>14225336
Okay, understandable. Is there an advantage of suspension travel, as well?
>>14205249
My fuel pump relay went out. How do i find the cause of it?
Got a 93 Ford F250 with the original wiring harness for the radio. Current aftermarket radio is broken. Bought an OEM one, but it's the "premium sound" version with a different connector. Are there any cheap adapters, or should I just look for a new radio?
>>14225373
Sometimes they go bad, did the fuse blow?
>>14225354
Yes, actually, as the rediculous travel that these setups have would be very strained when fully out, and allowing it to resist sideways movement with the axle allows the suspension to be set up for even more travel reliably.
I drive an automatic transmission car, but I want to learn how to drive a manual transmission because all of the cars people work on seem to be manual transmission.
I was using the gears of my car to try to simulate driving, I only did this for a blck while driving through the city, I never came out of first gear and never went faster than 35. when I came to a redight and slow down to 15 mph, it kind of clunked and came to a stop. after that I just switched to the D gear. now my car has a slight burning smell for the past couple days.
>>14226775
If you were going 35 you should've come out of first gear. Good job.
Changed antifreeze....no water in oil, runs fine, low mile truck, did loses a quart of atf a few months ago with no signs of a leak, atf fluid still a nice red color 1994 f150 5.8
>>14226775
First you're a ducking retard as old autos aren't meant to be shifted like that and 1st should only be used up to 20 in most cars.
What color is the transmission fluid and what car is it?
>>14226816
Congrats? Not sure what the question is.
>>14226816
Old Windsors seep oil all over the fucking place, a quart or two is to be expected.
What are you asking?
Been driving for a month.
I noticed I don't really get much about whats happening behind my car. Since I fixate my view infront a lot
I rarely check on the rear mirror, only when I have to, or check when changing lane.
Am I supposed to constantly dart my view into the rear mirror and front of the car to have awareness of the body of the car when im driving or does it come with years?
I feel like I currently don't feel the car like the extension of my hand (ie. I don't have a feel for the back end of my car), not that its anything serious, but I'd like to get that feel so I can maneuver my shitbox better.
my car has a shitty plastic engine cover on it can I paint it with break caliper paint?
>>14226867
PLS BE IN LONDON
On mbile lost my long post.. so here's the tldr version.
>buddy ping pongs off guard rails after spinning out
>car is towed to shop, shop owner is not authorized for repairs/estimates etc
>just storage till his usual mechanic gets back into state.
>mechanic gets back, insurance adjustor is notified
>insurance guy shows up, shop owner does estimates on parts and time costs
>buddy and mechanic are notified about 2 hours after the car's been totaled out and insurance guy's left
>unable to negotiate about it because buddy wasn't there or some bs from insurance
>he ends up having to pay the gap, car gets sent back to carmaxx repaired and resold.
>friend doesn't have a car more or less forever as a result.
Allegedly this isn't the first time that shop owner has done this, especially with the express intent to quote oem prices and use aftermarket parts.
So, did he have a case against the shop owner?
>>14226900
Vht paint the son bitch
>>14226953
The adjustors is supposed to talk to ONLY the policy holder, if you friend arranged for the mechanic to speak on his behalf then he fucked up majorly, and has no ground to stand on.
>>14226013
just hook up the wires
>>14226867
You'll eventually git gud. I hope you're constantly scanning your surroundings so you don't get tunnel vision and that shit.
>>14226915
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>>14226900
Go for it. You might need to prime it forst.
>>14226953
Definitely worth a consultation. Try and follow up on those rumors too.
>>14225153
Did you check the sticky?
>>14210175
Just call a locksmith, say you want to re-key a car door lock. Ask what they charge.
>>14220082
If it's so cheap to fix, just fix it and you should get your asking price.
>>14227117
As I said, I am not scanning constantly anything that is not in front of me.
>>14226867
this is sad desu but it explains a lot of bad driving
yes youre supposed to look around to be aware. the only reason you should stare straight ahead and be afraid to look elsewhere is because you are incredibly unfamiliar with the vehicle and are struggling to keep it inside your own lane or find yourself too close to the car in front. if you struggle after a few weeks with it then you should probably limit your driving. the mirrors are there so you dont have to turn your head 360 degrees to look away, use them. after a while youll understand your fellow drivers better and you can kind of know where theyre going to be for the remainder of their time near you at a quick glance
>>14227146
You're a pussy driver then
>>14227154
i mean unless your car is fucked or youre driving along a vertical face, your car is not going to veer off course if you even let go of the wheel for a tenth of a second
>>14227154
I see, I just started to incorporate mirror glancing whenever I can, but it feels that the moment I take my view off the front that something may drastically change infront of me resulting in me being unable to take action.
Guess I really shouldn't do more than a 0.5 sec glance for lights.
>>14227054
>>14227117
The paint I have is VHT Caliper paint so that will work?
>>14227116
I would if i could find the right plugs.
>>14227187
well i'll tell you right now i think its pretty damn sad that people cant even glance at that stupid fuckin mirror device that tells you there's a car in your blind spot, which exists because people were already too afraid to turn their head to check it
>but it feels that the moment I take my view off the front that something may drastically change infront of me
that's fine and its a given, and i dont want to give you any false confidence but you have to get over that by getting comfortable with your vehicle and your own driving. the standard guidelines will serve you well; put 4 seconds between you and the car ahead, etc etc
go on casual drives for fun, where there's nice things to look at and you dont have to worry about keeping up with traffic or be late for anything
>>14227251
you don't have the old plugs from the previous radio?
did the new one come with its own hookemups?
>>14227269
New one is bare. Old one has the OEM harness plus an adapter for an aftermarket unit. Don't want to hack up the adapter just yet. I have a suspicion the "premium sound" one needs a (shitty) amp to work.
>>14227259
Thanks for advice especially the one for casual drives.
I will definitely improve. My driving lessons pretty much consisted of dude playing on his smartphone and just telling me when to go left or right.
Rarely did he correct my mistakes. Which is why I guess some of them became imprinted, but I will get over them with time.
>>14227284
>Don't want to hack up the adapter just yet
do it anyways its fun
>>14227307
Not my vehicle. Also i'd still be missing the female plug for this radio. Pic related, the grey plug fits and powers it up but the black one needs an adapter of some kind to get shoved into the other hole.
Has anyone with an FRS/BRZ done the clutch return spring removal mod? Is it worth it?
>>14227307
Up until your stereo thinks it's in the mode that patches in phone calls any time the engine is running and you're consulting google and the taiwanese wiring guide because it has the best diagram and are trying to figure out which wire is fucked while trying not to look sketchy as fuck to the police officer that's cruised past three times.
>>14227370
>93 ford
>doing all that smart vehicle shit
>>14227351
Google it dumb cunt
>>14227344
Go to the junkyard pussy fart
>>14227370
>trying to figure out which wire is fucked while trying not to look sketchy as fuck to the police officer that's cruised past three times
dude are you homeless? was buying a car new enough so that it's also a phone the best financial decision
>>14227395
And that's exactly why the stereo in my truck was wigging out until I grounded out 4 of the wires. After that it stopped behaving weirdly and swapping modes randomly.
>>14227407
Maybe when it warms up a bit.
>>14227450
No I was trying to get the stereo to stop randomly swapping modes whenever the engine was running.
The old stereo died.
Most anyone would have looked sketchy with a pair of pliers in one hand, a scrap of paper and a cell phone in another, the dashboard of the car in peices and two stereos in their lap while night is falling.
>>14226847
Why is the coolant black?....oil is never low the truck was garage kept untill about a year ago and only has like 62kmi on it
>>14226823
Pic is the old coolent why is it black?
>>14227635
Change it dumb fuck
>>14227100
I'd have to double check with him since this was a few years ago. As far as I recall he'd let the adjustor know where the car was and asked to be called when the insurance guy was 30 minutes out so they could meet at the shop and only got called by the shop owner after the adjustor had left with the news about the car being totalled.
Better to buy from a dealer or a guy off of craigslist? which is gonna be cheaper option?
>>14227653
I did dumo fuck why do you think it's in a bucket and I said "old coolant".....the question was why did it turn black old coolent is brown in my experience
should i buy new or pre owned. i know taking a new is lower apr and better loan amount from banks vs pre owned.
>>14227858
Cuz you own a shitbox? Fuck off cunt
>>14228028
depreciation
>>14228049
Cuz every pussy thinks like you. K
need some juicy tips for manual DD
>>14228028
buy new. you want to look so rich that you're careless, dont you?
Choose one:
2005 Cadillac Deville
automatic
78,000
1999 bmw 323i convertible
manual
112,000
>>14228478
The bmw would be more fun the just maybe more expensive to maintain because it's a vert not because it's a bmw
>>14227784
Craigslist will be cheaper. But you'll probably have to have it all up front and if its a pos then your screwed once you buy it
>>14227764
Then that's Bullshit but if it's been several years then likely he doesn't have a case either.
Honestly if had happened to me I would've sued the shit of the shop owner for fraud and insurance company for breach of contract.
>>14209305
Vacuum leak
>>14227623
Does it smell like coolant? Does it have the consistency of water? The only abnormal color I've seen coolant was when it hadn't been changed in forever and had scale and rust in it and looked muddy water. Not sure why it would be black.
>>14228088
Git gud, don't ride the clutch.
I don't know anything about anything.
2002 Honda Accord.
For convoluted reasons, I'm trying to temporarily power electronic devices with a voltage inverter. My alternator does not output high enough at idle to power. I want to increase the idle temporarily to increase the alternator's output to a sufficient level, then bring it back down when I'm done.
1. Can this be done by just turning a screw on the throttle body? Do I need to do anything else? Is the ECU going to fight me?
2. Am I being a retard about this in the first place?
>>14227623
black coolant could be down to copper corrosion
>>14230810
Fiero with a bodykit.
>>14229965
Just Get a bigger alternator, having high idle could cause problems, and depending on how new the car it might be an electronic throttle anyways which means you'd either fuck it up or won't be possible to change the idle on it easily.
>>14230819
this meme would only work if I said what car is this. I already addressed it being a ferrari. sorry friend :-/
>>14229258
Confirmed it last night with my friend, that the guy who did the estimatinng was only authorized to make sure no one fucked off into the night with it and that's all.
Mostly it's a case of too little too late at this point and serves as a lesson to the rest of us.
On a related note, anyone know where to get a ca approved cat that doesn't cost more than a full days wages? Same guy's trying to get a car running and ran into an issue that the catalytic converter will start to glowcherry red, i'e told him to just sawzall it off until he's got enough in the bank to make it legal again and reup the registration but his dad and mom were in the marine corps and would likely kick all our asses for that if caught.
>driving, minding my own business
>suddenly stereo powers off, gauges stop working
>lights start fading, engine is losing power
>fuck, no cell service too
>suddenly everything bounces back
>ohthankgawd
>make it back home, test the battery voltage
>~12.25V hooked up to the car with everything off
>~11.3V with the car running.
Something's fucky here, could it be the alternator? The battery *should* be alright, but that idle voltage is a bit low still.
>>14232905
Those are symptoms of a dying alternator.
>>14232913
Thanks anon. Do you think I should replace the battery too? Are there any other things I should test? Might buy an OBD-II scanner now that the check engine light is on.
>>14232905
Check connections around the alternator. Should see over 13, ideally about 14 volts with the engine running. Could be lucky and it's just a lose connector, if not it will be the alternator itself. If you can have the car off the road for a couple of days Google for alternator refurbishment near you.
>>14232921
Not the anon you're replying to, I'm >>14232927
but I wouldn't replace the battery without testing it first. Most garages will have a battery tester but if not don't worry about it. If it starts to turn over sluggish after standing for a short period of time then I'd look into replacement.
What are some good cars that are easy to work on/good for learning about how to work on your own car?
I mean like working on the engine and shit. The hardest thing I'm capable of doing right now is changing out my rotors; so not very experienced.
>>14232921
Not that anon but that depends on how old the battery is and how many cca and reserve capacity it tests out with.
>>14232952
Air cooled vw beetle.
>>14215170
Well, first thing, computerized isn't bad. Try working on something without an OBD2 port, you'll be in for a whole world of hurt if it's your daily driver and something goes wrong.
Either way, for Dodge products, typically keep an eye on the transmission and general electrical systems as they've been pretty notorious for being shit in Dodge cars.
>>14219761
>>14219791
Let them stick out, the additional width will provide better traction. Also speaking, the only time people really view stancing as 'retarded' is when the morons do the positive camber (tilt the wheels) bullshit. Other than that, no one will look twice at your Buick.
>>14232952
There are tons of cars honestly..
Strictly speaking, as cliche' as the answer is, a late 90s Civic or Corolla would be a great starter in this area.
However; you could really start with any car, the only reason I say those two is because there's an absolute wealth of online resources/documentation and parts available.
I did the same with my 07 F-150. There is tons of online guides/documentation (got my hands on a Ford Technician's Manual for mine) and parts galore. So your main goal is to find something like that.
>>14232960
>>14232951
Alright, I'll see about pulling the battery out and getting it tested tomorrow. I checked the voltage of the battery again and now it's a little under 12V with the car off. I'll look at the alternator once I figure out the pinout and it's not cold as fuck out. Thanks guys, appreciate it.
I finally paid off my 07 Rabbit right as it's on the way out. It's got 210k on it, needs new brakes, a new windshield, new struts, and the front bumper needs a few more zip ties since it's barely hanging on. I'd feel foolish dropping $1,500 into a 9 year old car, but as stupid as this sounds to say, I still love it. We've been through a lot together, and other than the roof fabric getting loose, I've never had a single problem since I got it at 73k. After spending high school and college in shitboxes, I couldn't believe I'd ever be able to drive something so nice.
I don't want to let go. But maybe it's time to move on. I rode it hard, put it away wet, and in spite of that, in the five years I've had it, it's the only thing I've always been able to depend on. Where do I go from here? Can I wring another 50-60k out of it? Do they make other cars that have everything it did?
Pic is from what will probably be our last road trip.
>>14233207
Drive it until it dies, then resurrect it.
Is 203k miles too much for an e46?
https://collegestation.craigslist.org/cto/5391360391.html
>>14234410
without even going to open that ad, yes it's too much miles
however if you can get a full list of all maintenance done to it and he has receipts and shit then go ahead
How is a first or second gen mitsubishi eclipse as a daily driver?
>>14233207
you could do double that mileage if you weren't some nigger that expects cars to repair themselves and thinks brakes won't eventually need doing on every car.
Found a pretty nice looking turbo kit for a 1.8L Miata on Craigslist. If I bought this, could I run it on my 1.6L with a different manifold, down pipe, and ECU? I understand I might need different parts here and there, but I was just wondering if the bulk of this kit would be usable.
http://hartford.craigslist.org/pts/5380880105.html
>>14235677
yep it's fine, snap that shit up anon.
>>14232905
Sounds like your alternators voltage regulator is fried so it is putting out less power than the engine is consuming. Sadly these days alternators are not designed to be user serviceable. Normally most cars will read at about 14v when running.
What is this car? Can't go out right now. Europe, seems to be an import.
>>14236844
99 maxima
Which car is the turquoise car?
>>14237026
Looks like it's trying to be a 240sx
