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>Porsche question?
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>Nissan question?
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>Luxury vehicle related question?
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>Sticker question?
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>Auto vidya question?
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>Honda question?
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>Classic car question?
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>BMW question?
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>Hot hatch question?
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>Car wash question?
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>Snowmobile question?
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>Truck question?
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>Seriously thinking about getting a 2012-'14 Tacoma regular cab, but I hate the LCD head units that come on the '13 and '14 MY ones. Would it be possible to swap out the LCD head unit for an older 2012 head unit? The external dimensions look the same, but I'm not sure about the wiring.
>Links to any helpful resources would be great, but I haven't found anything related to this issue.
Whats wrong with genesis coupe?
>>14472220
The first generation had a lot of bugs but it was taken care of in the 2nd gen.
what are the parts that need to be swapped out when changing out the MN12 Tbird Supercoupe brakes from ABS hydroboost to non abs? replacement for hydroboost is stupid expensive for some reason and I don't need ABS.
>>14472206
Thanks for copying my post, we posted less than a minute apart. I'll go delete that thread.
>>14472206
>>14472552
no prob I also forgot that Crutchfield.com should have what you're looking for
>would i be a tool to pick a lancer over the focus?
>My cars an 84 and it's an automatic. It goes park, reverse, neutral, Automatic overdrive (D with a box around it), Drive (D), 1, 2
For normal operation should I use the Automatic Over drive or the normal drive?
>1999 K1500 4WD Pickup
Just bought mevotech tie rods, inner and outer and Monroe shocks. Looking behind the wheel hub, I can pinpoint the tie rod end, but looking at the inner, it doesn't look like it connects with the 90 degree angle into the center link like everything else. If I take the boot off of the inner tie rod, would it be there?
>Derp, going to get an alignment after replacing these parts. Friends doing labor, I'm his wrench monkey. Trying to stop being a manchild because I don't want a car payment.
>>14472888
Pretty sure I dun goof'd because my steering is probably rack/pinion instead of the other one with a center link.
How is a third gen camaro/firebird for a primary DD?
When I look up production numbers of cars, like, exact production numbers, they usually end in 9. 2999 cars instead of 3000. This is especially common on older cars. Why? What happens to that one extra car? Does it go to a museum somewhere that houses one of each kind of car or something or is it just coincidence.
>>14470324
>Japanese cars
>RDW
>something not too sporty
>RDW
Unfortunately you'll probably be stuck in the mud with that one. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but if you're looking for anything relatively new with RWD then it will have to be a sports car. Or luxury. I know BMWs are RWD. I believe some SUVs too. I'm assuming you want a sedan/coupe though.
Japan, or at least Honda, will make some pretty cool sports looking cars but then make them FWD. Not sure why. Mazda does the same with the MazdaSpeed.
You could get a roadster. Like a Miata or S2000. Except the S2000s are expensive.
>>14473125
I know a couple of 80s jap sedans are RWD, like the toyota cressida
good luck finding any though that haven't been converted to drift missiles.
>>14473144
Pretty much. I was going to say the AE86, but good luck on finding that too that is good condition, not overpriced, and close to you.
>>14473189
>AE86
>not already going around mountain passes slideways off a cliff
basically every jap RWD from that era will be impossible to find that hasn't been already thrashed. The best bet at this point is importing and even then it'll cost a lot.
>>14473205
I'd say either deal with FWD, American or Euro made, or a Miata or RX-8.
Talking to a buddy of mine about selling me his 97 Monte Carlo that he no longer drives. It has 180,000 miles on it. There's a hole in the muffler but i know it isn't too expensive to fix. That's about all I know. He's asking for $1,800 USD. Should I tell him I'm not interested?
I have a 94 volvo 940 NA, at idle the engine revs to about 3k and return to 1,5k in pretty even intervals, Is it clogged injectors or is something else
>>14475846
Check your MAF. It might not do anything, but it never hurts.
>>14475856
I have no idea about the state of the O2-sensor, or do you think it has nothing to do with the matter?
Just went for a kebab in my diesel ford fusion 2(eurofag version) and noticed what I think is blue smoke coming out of the exhaust.
There are no warning lights on the dash.
The only other problem I've had so far is that it was a little slow to start(3-5 secs of cranking)
What do?
>>14475867
I've had idle issues from a dirty MAF. Nothing that severe, buy if it's really dirty, maybe something like that could happen. My car just sounded like it had an insane cam.
>>14475890
Ok, thanks for the advice
>>14475901
If that doesn't work then I would try injector cleaner or something. I don't think a spark issue would ever cause surging, so it's either reading something incorrectly or its getting too much/not enough fuel somehow.
>>14475878
check oil level
check battery
check starter
>>14475867
I'd say Clean/Check MAF and clean the throttle body as well. Couldn't hurt, just make sure you don't touch the MAF or you will ruin it. Also use MAF cleaner on it, nothing else, you will ruin it.
How many miles /km are on it?
>>14475945
about 27k KM
>>14475976
I'd say it probably wouldn't hurt to also put injector cleaner in the gas tank as well. Seafoam works pretty good, unless you can get BG, which is even better.
>>14475992
I've bought some STP injector cleaner and i'm going to buy a new fuel-filter
>>14475976
Wait, it's a 1994 car and it only has 27,000 km on it?
>>14476028
I meant 270k, my bad
>>14476036
Yeah it might be time for a new fuel filter anyway even if it's not the issue then. Hope it all works out.
Posted this in the Nissan general but I'm getting no replies, so might as well try here.
Any opinions on how this 88 Stanza would function as a daily driver? Owner is asking for $1900, says the car runs great but the running lights went out when he installed a new stereo. Is something like that difficult to fix or easy as reconnecting one wire? Any opinions on the price of it?
>>14472166
I also go to UNLV and am now scared of running into these namefags.
>>14476472
If he managed to fuck up the lights putting in an aftermarket stereo the wiring is most likely a mess, but if it runs good, it's a $1500 or so car. How are you with reading wiring diagrams and doing wiring work?
>>14476494
This would be my first car so I wouldn't be any good at it, but I have a friend that offered to re-wire it and the owner also said he has a friend that could re-wire it if someone were to come out and buy it. I asked him for interior pics and the VIN so I can post it in the VIN check thread, definitely planning on knocking the price down to about what you said.
Guys i need some advice with this. Every single video about fork dissassembly involves forks with a nut on top instead of a plug like i have on mine. What the fuck do??
>>14476522
It isn't too hard to learn by your self and a decent soldering iron isn't too expensive and is a great tool to have anyway. It's 50/50 if it's really fucked or slightly fucked though. Good on you for VIN checking.
>>14476523
Looks like it's held in by a snap ring. All you should really have to do is pop it off with some snap-ring pliers.
If that's not it post picture of Forks because I can't see what the fuck is going on in this picture.
>>14476546
There is no way to grab them. There was a ring that i removed but that didnt do shit. I tried hitting that shit with a hammer but that wasnt such a good idea. The plug is about 7mm into the hole now.
>only pic i could find
>>14476574
Did you try prying it up?
>>14476594
english isnt my native language, so i guess that means sticking a screwdriver in? because i tried it and the plastic is quite soft
>>14476612
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjrrH0xu2RQ
>>14476647
is that just a pump?
>>14476652
Yeah, it's one of those pumps used to inflate basketballs. Just shove the needle through the top hole. It's a rubber stopper that probably got stuck in after time. The air pressure should pop it right out.
What bike?
>>14476671
Im pretty sure you wont reply after i say this, but its a yamaha aerox
>tfw when fixing something that obviously nobody cared about for 16 years
Also, is it a bad idea to put on a coolant reservoir cap from a car if it fits? Literally impossible to find a new one.
Could old, cracked hoses be the reason it sucks in air into the lc system?
>>14476701
You should be able to get a reservoir cap from other shit and it should fit on. Yamaha is fairly consistent with parts for shit like that.
>tfw when fixing something that obviously nobody cared about for 16 years
I know the feel.
Alright, since we seem to have moved to a different thread....
I've got a '78 Ford F-150 with the Ranger trim sitting in a barn. It's been there for over 10 years. The engine and frame are the only things in good condition. They just need to be cleaned up. The engine was like new when it got put in the barn. Not sure if it was a '78 engine or something newer. All I know is that it is a V8 and has a carb. Everything else is fucked. Half the gauges don't work, the interior is fucked, tires are flat and rotted, any hoses will be rotten by now, and so on.
What I'm looking for is resources on how I could get this running again or at least something I can drop the engine into as we've been planning on scrapping the truck.
Here is the best picture I can get on my own. I'll see if I can get a buddy to help me remove the engine this weekend.
How do you detect understeer and overseer?
What is the indicator?
If I'm turning on a sharp right corner and midway through I need to adjust right , would that be considered understeer?
Soooo what's bad about using a blow-off valve? Aside from "lol douche". Like reliability/longevity wise? Why don't cars come with them stock? Why do dudebros do it? Why did my dad leave?
>>14476917
You can generally feel either end of the car get loose unless you have really really numb steering.
What's the cost to own and reliability on a 2007 BMW 328 xi? Is it a car that will randomly have some issue that's common among BMWs? Should I pursue this as a DD?
>>14476917
>understeer
wow i cant turn
>oversteer
wow i cant stop turning
Does the BBC own the stig, or will the amazon show feature the steeg?
Would I be able to use a regular fender roller to roll my fender even though it's not circular? Pic related is the fender in question
Is "Built" a professionally used term for modified?
>>14482625
If someone describes their car as built, it's codeword for rice. If they say they built their car (as in past tense verb) it means you actually did work and modified your car
I need a good shitbox DD that I can use for the next few years that might have a little fun. Just want something that's not a pain in the ass to fix and not too expensive. What should I be looking for? I assume American made cars instead of European.
>>14475945
I went and bought some crc electronic cleaner i couldn't find MAF, does it make any difference?
>>14483165
MAF cleaner*
Can i put fork oil in through this end? i cant get the other one open.
How do i get fork seals in? Just hit em? Do i have to put oil on them?
>>14482806
Refer to the chart, my nigga.
Also, I had a 2001 Neon as a first car. Getting one with the manual (mine was autotragic) would probably be fun. Responsive steering, reasonably good suspension setup, but not too rough. The car never gave me any issues while I had it and everyone I've talked to with a Neon has said the same thing. The interior is absolutely atrocious, though. It's not really uncomfortable, it's just so low quality. But you should be able to find a decent one for $2k or less and they can get 40+ empeegeez.
I am thinking about buying a 2008 BMW 335xi for 11.9k history report is here. https://diigo.com/08cvxm
How stupid will this be?
>>14483480
Very. I have a friend who bought this exact car and all it has done is break since he got it.
>>14483480
>no dipstick
>>14483480
I was thinking of buying a 07 328xi. Apparently it doesn't come with a dipstick. That's not really something I can handle. I'm guessing the later models don't either.
>>14483439
Oh yeah, I keep forgetting about that chart. Thanks for telling me, pal. Though I do want some nice interior, but I'll see what I can find.
>>14483637
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>>14483660
I don't know, I kind of have a hate for Mercedes-Benz. I might still see if they have one around my state. Looking for cars is hard around here. If only I liked trucks.
What's the point of 89 octane or "midgrade" gas?
>>14483709
marketing.
some turbo/supercharged cars call for 91 instead of 93 so there is a reason for that at the very least since it's supposed to be cheaper. I don't think I've seen 89 for a boosted car.
I think 89 is actually blended at the pump from 87 and 93 anyways.
>>14483733
Well, some states like commiefornia and arizona only have 91 octane
89 just seems pointless though
>>14483748
>only have 91
wait you're shitting me right?
I was planning on road tripping in my 93 car and passing through those states.
>>14483754
Yup, 91 octane is the highest you'll get here in Arizona unless you want 100 octane race gas
I know Arizona, California, an Nevada only have 91 octane. Don't know what other states do as well
>>14483754
Looks like you'll need to buy some octane booster.
>>14483748
The fuck? Are you serious?
>>14483852
>>14483790
Well at least gas is cheap enough where it doesn't really change my plans all too much. Maybe I should see if I could get a 91 tune or something.
Why do motorcycles use a chain instead of a belt?
>>14483165
No, you can use electronic cleaner. They're not exactly the same but they do the same thing. Just be careful with it, don't drop it or be rough with it. The sensor itself is fragile. Make sure you spray the whole MAF, connector and all
Is the Chevy Volt a good hybrid vehicle? Been wanting to buy a hybrid that isn't a Prius and most articles online seem to point to yes
>>14484440
A chain is much stronger and will have no chance of slipping.
>>14472414
This question is too specific for /o/ to be answered seek out a Tbird specific forum.
>>14479036
>You can generally feel either end of the car get loose unless you have really really numb steering.
or have no sense of balance, or spatial awareness.
For most decent drivers you should be able to feel it almost before it comes on.
>>14486342
This too. I used to have the "drag strip poser" wheel and tire package with 4" skinnies up front, even sweeping corners were terrifying because you could just feel the front tires right about to let go.
>>14473238
Are you not interested?
Why are you asking if you're not?
Do you have such shitty social skills that you must ask internet trolls how to interact to real people?
I want to mount my spare tire in the roof basket on my XJ since it takes up so much space in the back. Don't want to spend around $70 to buy a premade spare tire holder, so I'm trying to come up with something on my own. Right now, I'm thinking maybe 2 big U bolts through the holes in the basket, then up through the lug holes on the wheel. I'll probably drill a hole through the threads on one of U bolts so I can put a lock through it to prevent it from being stolen. I don't really have the skills or resources to fab something up, so that kind of feels like one of my better options right now.
Would this be sturdy enough to hold a ~50lb wheel, or should I try coming up with something else? Can anyone think of something better?
How can i tell which clutch is more fucked? And which one should i put in?
FJ Cruiser, yay or nay?
I test drove one and really liked it. Good for 65/35 commuter/off roader?
>>14486830
You won't be doing any heavy duty rock crawling with it given the suspension.
New driver here looking for a first car. Excuse my ignorance but isn't this a ludicrously low price for an S class benz? https://www.carsforsale.com/vehicle/details/16475308
Is this a glitch or a scam? The vehicle image history has numerous entries and this dealership sells cars in the 1-3 thousand dollar range, well below average. Is this a known error or something? Because I would seriously consider buying some of these cars.
