>questions that don't deserve their own thread/general auto questions.
Anyways to my question.. i'm fixing some surface rust on car. i've sanded down to bare metal, should i put primer on and then body filler over (with a bit of sanding ontop of primer before putting on body filler), or just put body filler ontop without primer?
will it hold good with primer and then body filler?
>>15261355
I have mud all over the carpet in the boot of my car. Said carpet is mounted on fibreboard.
I know, I should have used a plastic sheet to shield it, but nothing stops that much fucking mud. It was like the fucking somme out there.
How do I wash it without fucking up what it's glued to?
What's a sporty enough shitbox I could DD for less than 10k?
What's a good reliable and preferably fun and reasonably safe wagon for maximum $4k?
>>15262157
Ibiza cupra
>>15262567
Never heard of the manufacturer. Seeing all the UK stuff in the results I fear it's unattainable because of Burger law. But I'll look into it.
>>15262157
Altima SE-R, Sentra SE-R, G35 6mt (coupe or sedan, sport package preferred), 350Z, Cobalt SS, Saab 9-5 Aero, and many more.
Thoughts on Mazdaspeed6? Need a new car soon, seems like fun and not stupidly impractical.
How the fuck can i get a brake disc off? According to the manual its tightened to 23Nm and uses loctite. 3 6mm allen key bolts hold in place.
So far i tried banging it with a hammer and wd40
>1992 Chevy S10
>2.8l 5-speed
>Air conditioning issue?
>air condition works, blows, and cool the cab just fine
>severe lack of power when driving with AC
>usually turn it off if I'm about to do a hill start
>when accelerating sometimes hear a slow, hard rattle
>only happens when AC is on
>doesn't happen all the time, but usually it'll happen either near the start of a gear, or near the end before I switch to next.
>rarely happens twice when rowing through 1-5
>>15261422
sauce pls
On m RX-8, I need to hold down the DSC button for 7 seconds to turn off the traction control. Is there a way to modify it so I can turn it off with one click?
>>15262654
i owned an ms6 for years, what do you wan to know
What are the first few things I should know when I'm going to drive a car for the first time?
A driving license is needed for my new job to get a higher salary.
>>15263423
watch the wheels/tires of cars rather than the actual bodies of the cars
your mind is better at comprehending small spaces and moving objects rather than larger ones
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gabriel-43048-Rear-Load-Carrier-Shocks-for-Pickup-New-/151973675510?fits=Year%3A1991%7CMake%3AToyota%7CModel%3APickup&hash=item23625641f6:g:OT4AAOSw5dNWs8ao&vxp=mtr
are these at all legit? they look similar to whats on my pickup now (pic), but I'm not too sure.
Is turbo diesel just a diesel with a conventional turbo for forced induction or some other system entirely?
>>15263461
It says stupid questions, not retarded questions.
>>15263461
im pretty sure its just a regular turbo
should I get a crz? what's a car like this but less gay? (no miata)
you guys have any thoughts on straight pipe exhaust systems?
i want to replace my muffler and resonator with straight pipes rather than buy an expensive exhaust system
i know i'll need to replace the cat to get significant performance gains but this seems like a good start and i'd like to improve my exhaust noise over stock
i cant really see why people would drop a few grand on exhausts when its just some piping
>>15263523
>sport hybird
>less gay
glwt
>>15261355
How do I jack up my car and ensure my body doesn't go splat on the concrete?
>>15263523
ya dont buy that car
is fuel economy/reasonably priced car your main concern because there are many cars in that category
or are you looking for cars that size, like coupes?
>>15263531
use jack stands
then take off your wheels and slide them under your car just in case
also make sure its level ground
>>15263461
Regular turbo.
99℅ of modern diesel vehicles are turbo because diesel alone does not produce much power at all.
>>15263529
>significant performance gains
Unless your car is well known to have a horribly restrictive exhaust you won't see much gain from stock
If you do have a horribly restrictive stock exhaust you will need to retune the ECU to get good gains
>improve exhaust noise
It will be louder yes. Not always an improvement though.
>expensive exhausts
Because many after market exhausts in the price range you are thinking of come with new performance manifolds and are made from stainless steel that's harder to bend and weld. Also bends in exhausts have to be mandril bent to retail their circular cross section.
What the hell is this?
>>15263534
just looking for a nice mid budget coupe that won't get laughed at
>>15263584
Idk read your owners manual
>>15263584
Make/model/year?
>>15263076
Check ac system is not over pressurised
Apart from that may be ac compressor bearing fault but typically that's accompanied by other noises
>>15263584
thats the thangamuwhatsit
RTFM
>>15263584
cruise control?
I need some help finding out the appropriate tire inflation pressure for my tires. The sticker in the car says the tire size dimensions should be P175/70R13 82S and the front tires should be at 32 PSI, while the rear ones should be 29 PSI. The problem is the car has 185/70R13 86T tires in the front.
>>15263076
The problem is your truck doesn't have much power in the first place and your AC compressor is old and from the R12 days. Given that you probably have a huge power draw that your compressor takes to even spin the thing.
It's just old and tired but if it still works don't fix it.
https://victoria.craigslist.ca/ctd/5605685240.html
How this?
>>15263593
>>15263668
It's a company truck so there's no manual and the cruise is on the steering wheel.
>>15264053
probably some sort of differential lock
>>15261355
Should I set the idle first, then the timing?
Or should I set the timing first, then the idle?
>>15263360
Without altering the ECU? Probably not.
>>15263813
Its probably the same, I would go with 32, itll stiffen them up and give a bit better gas mileage.
Also sorry about your tire sizes.
What do you guys think about this? Should i get one? Not a richfag.
Anyone familiar with Lancer Sportbacks? I found one at a dealer for $11,XXX with 100,000~ miles on it. Are they reliable to DD? Would it be a good idea to buy this or will it cost more than it's worth in repairs should it break down?
>>15264284
It's in an armored truck if that helps any. A Chevrolet cab with the duramax engine.
>>15261355
What primer are you using?
Epoxy filler can go ontop of primer, while just about any other type of filler should go on the bare metal
>>15262673
If you've removed all the bolts and you're sure nothing is holding it back; sledgehammer. The fuckers can sit fucking HARD
If you're planning on reusing the rotor; put a block of wood into the brake disc so that you dont hit the metal directly with the sledge. If you still need more power then you can try "balancing" the piece of wood ontop of another piece of wood on one end, while the other rests on the cap that covers the wheel bearing, as then you'll be free to use your tard strength
Also make sure that, if its on the rear, that the parking brake shoes aren't slightly engaged and is holding it
>>15263584
Google the vehicle + year, and find the user manual¨
>>15264688
Did you even grind and neutralize the rust before you did that?
>>15264715
I did, but didn't grab a photo. Its the third time I did it on this car so its not longer really an option, as the steel is now so thin that in a few spots I've gone through to the cork-like material inside of the steel
Its just to make it look "acceptable" before selling it, the fenders, doors and so on will have to be replaced if one wants it rust-free
Was detailing a car to sell it, noticed some bits were missing. Anyone know what bolt I need to secure the gas pedal in place, and what nut do I need for the seats, since 1/6 was missing on the driver's seat. Car is a 98 LeSabre. Do you think Vatozone would have them?
>>15261856
Let it dry, then vacuum up the loose bits. Use a dry nylon brush meant for household cleaning and scrub the rest off. It should get it clean enough.
>>15264284
Timing, then idle, then recheck timing. Repeat if necessary, but never let timing stray. It is more important than idle.
>>15263523
CRX is better.
>>15263423
Take lessons. You could have a friend or family member teach you, but chances are you'll pick up their bad habits.
>>15263432
What the fuck are you smoking? I want some.
>>15263529
Stop using words wrong. Straight pipe means there's no cat. Also you'll probably sound like a faggot if you remove the mufflers.
>>15263584
What truck is it, dingus?
I'm looking to buy a 1985 MK2 Toyota Supra in the UK. Unfourtantly all the ones that I can find online are in automatic or are absolute ship heaps. Does anybody have any tips and tricks on finding these cars and getting the owner to sell it?
I was thinking about just importing instead but you just cant trust somebody you have not met face to face.
>>15265482
Why are you insisting that it be an '85? http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201605254293108
Finding a postcode to use on that site took longer than finding that car.
>>15265523
I thought about getting a MK3 but I just much prefer the look of the MK2. However the MK3 is much more common in the UK so they are a lot easier to find.
Bought synthetic blend high milage oil by mistake (I just buy the cheapest stuff I can find for this truck it leaks and burns oil) how much of a problem should I expect.
Hey /o/. How's $4900 for a BMW 740 (pic related)? 80,000 miles.
I have a 2002 subaru outback LLbean edition. Bought it used in mostly excellent condition (few dents, electronic magic rear view mirror didn't work, and a few cracks on the plastic in the center console). I recently ticked it over 180,000 miles, and I'm starting to smell a bit of what I believe to be antifreeze burning. I've heard about this, and subaru's problems with headgaskets in the past.
My question is, assuming it's not just a leaky hose (haven't diagnosed that yet), and is actually a gasket, how balls deep do I want to go with this? Just replace the gasket, or take it to a specialist and get the engine fully rebuilt, cleaned and pretty?
I honestly know nothing about how the other parts on these engines hold up, so I figure, if it's at all likely that there is something wrong, or soon to be wrong, with the crankshaft, or anything else, I may as well bite the bullet and get it done now. This car has been great, and I'd love to keep it till 250-300,000.
Hey all
Got this deep-ass scratch on my car. Goes through the paint and serrated the panel itself a bit too. I messaged a detailer to see if he could do something, and all said and done he told me it would be $550 to fix it, detail the exterior, vacuum the interior, and apply a layer of CQuartz.
Am I getting ripped off? Should I just go to a body shop to get it fixed, or is a detailer fine?
Pic related, the scratch in question (The white in between the panels).
Anyone know the make of this truck? I can't make it out.
>>15267284
That's a Toyota with an LS-1 swap.
>Have 1990 Volvo 240.
>Manual calls for Dot 4.
>Have 1998 LS400
>Manual calls for Dot 3.
wat
Can I use Dot 4 in the Lexus, do I have to flush all old fluid if it currently has dot 3?
>>15267305
Thanks.
>>15267284
>>15267326
2nd gen Toyota Stout?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Stout
If I de-cat my 2013 car will it throw codes even if the pipe has the mounts for the sensors and they're hooked up?
I'm trying to decide between a 2008 Civic ex or a Mazda3 S sport. Which is the better car? I've driven the Honda fit, if that matters, and I hated how disconnected from the road you are when steering. Which would be more reliable? I'm looking at some around the 100k mile range.
>>15267379
Yes
>>15267314
Bump.
>>15267401
Is there any way to get rid of them without a reflash? Could I just get a code reader and clear it?
>>15264688
it's 'polyester resin' filler. the parts atm i'm just filling so they don't come back, aswell to make it look like there hasn't been any rust there (it's in the floor area of car) so it looks better for when i try get it registered. they're in the interior too
is fibreglass filler best to use for any parts? i haven't used it yet, but the polyester one i've used is easy to shape and make it 'look' better, but i've read it's not as durable
>>15261355
So my wheels aren't wide enough/don't have a low enough offset to fill the fenders.
Spacers are a deathtrap, but are extended control arms any better? Will it fuck up my car?
1996 Miata
>>15267658
People use polyester resin a lot to make shapes from moulds and so on for the reason of exactly that; being easy to shape. Not as solid as you'd want when put ontop of metal tho, especially metal that might corrode slightly more and make it lose the "grip" it has. I'd suggest going fibreglass
I've used Plastic Padding Fibreglass Filler in the past on other cars with good results, and currently using it to patch up my trailer before painting it over, and that shit is durable as all hell
What does a wooly gear change mean?
>>15267914
It means you feel sheepish after fucking it up that badly
>>15267914
it describes wool
much like how some older gear shifts were described as being like stirring a box of coals
Is it gay to paint my hood black instead of real cf?
>>15268104
Nah senpai
>>15268104
No, but it's a better idea to plastidip it, wrap it, or buy a spare black one. No need to ruin a color-matching vehicle with permanent black paint.
>>15268104
Nope, when people can't find a cf hood for a tofu mobile replica, they paint it black gloss
>>15268186 I never looked into plastidip before. I didn't know it was reversible. Thanks for the tip senpai.
I need help with rims, I found a set of five lug cragers for my project car, the guy selling them said he pulled them off of his duster, my question is are dodge/Chrysler/Plymouth car rims the same as ford 5 lug rims? Pic related. (Rims in question and my project car)
>>15269295
Looks like you got lucky. Mopar mostly uses the same size as Ford, and Chebby/GM is the odd one.
>>15269333
Thanks man
>>15269295
>>15269338
Forgot to say, you could have him measure it if you want to be sure.
http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/How_to_run_Ford_wheels_on_a_Chevy_wheel_pattern
>>15269295
careful not to dox yourself mr. wange
>>15269472
Somewhat newfag, unfamiliar with the doc term. What does it mean? Also Mr wange?
Looking for a manly looking car with good gas mileage.
Budget is 5k give or take
Can't drive stick
Going to check out a 200sx this week. Any protips? Is there anything in this particular model that I should pay more attention to, like rust under the wing or some other gimmicky stuff?
>>15261355
posted in last thread but didn't get a solid answer. soooo.....
how much life does this tire have based on its appearance? or how likely will it blow while I'm driving?
Which one guys? I have a Ford Focus 2003 173000 miles. I got the OEM filter but can't decide on the oil.
>>15269998
Lexus LS400/Toyota Celsior, gas mileage isnt superb though
>>15270707
fender, spoiler, and sunroof rust
>>15270752
dont run that shit on the highway, by those cracks on the sidewall it could blowout any time
>>15270828
Pls /o/
>>15262253
Passat, audi, subaru, volvo. Various engine options turbo and not for all listed brands
>>15270828
literally makes no difference.
>>15270828
For a 173k mi car, get whatever's cheaper.
>>15270930
What's the logic behind this? I did an oil change last week and put conventional in it. The engine almost sounds like it's dying.
Ok no trolling. What's the smallest amount of ground clearance I need to drive in the city? I'm find with light scraping. But I actually want to be able to up garage ramps and shit.
>>15270966
Depends on the car, some have lower bumpers, and bumpers that protrude out further than others.
>>15265954
Just head gaskets. Theyre a common issue on them and csn even be done in the car. I'm actually doing 2 sets of these head gaskets rn on an outback and a forester. Ej251 is bulletproof when the head gaskets are done.
>>15270989
it's an 08 impreza. Right now it's at like 4.5 in or something.
>>15267626
You could try putting on spark plug defoulers. Works well sometimes but isn't a gurentee. Search for spark plug defoulers on Google and tou should find how they do it
>>15263523
>should I get a crz?
If you want rare as fuck and overpriced, sure
>what's a car like this but less gay? (no miata)
Hyundai Veloster.
>>15263461
It's the same idea, but diesels can handle much more boost because they don't suffer from knocking. 8psi is quite a bit for gas, I've seen semies running more than 50psi. Gas turbos need elaborate computer controlled waste gates and stuff for safety, diesels just have a simple mechanical nozzle.
The EMD-645 series locomotive engines have a nifty clutch-driven hybrid turbocharger setup, but that's a totally different thing.
>>15263529
>improve my exhaust noise
could you please not?
>>15264644
Ya, sure. Why not.
>>15265732
Why would you expect any problems? The fancy synthetic stuff will not be any worse than the cheap stuff you usually get. Already paid for, toss it in!
>>15265954
If the compression is good and it's not using oil, the bottom end should be OK. On the other hand I think you have to pull the whole engine out to even do the heads on those cars, so you might as well at least have a look inside.
>>15267314
DOT5 is the only weird one, it's silicon based. Other than that a lower spec car can use higher spec oil. Just put DOT4 in both, it will not hurt the LS400 and you don't need to purge the old DOT3 if it's still clear.
>>15269998
>Manly
>Kan't stick
pic related
>>15270837
and what will happen if it does blow while on the highway? will i loose all control and die, or will it just get flat?
>>15269895
Doxxing is the action of using someone's online accounts or posts to discover their identity irl. Like say, using your picture to find you on facebook, then getting your email, phone number, address etc.
Can cam timing being off a tooth cause a system rich code?
I have a shit 4.7 ram and I threw a new head on and it runs great now.
But after a while it throws a system rich code. At idle, the o2 sensor on the replaced head lags behind of the other a bit, meaning it is definitely rich.
I'll have to confirm the o2 sensor is Good and proper still, but it may be the cam timing or just a shit injector.
It runs perfectly, pulls hard as hell proper, but the exhaust note is a tad off at idle, but only system rich, no misfire codes
am i retarded for liking lumina's/corsica's?
>>15272304
i would check your fuel system before i go looking into the motor if i were you, it could be something as simple as a worn plugs or injectors
![1996ChevroletBeretta-rear[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/siFekJV.jpg "1996ChevroletBeretta-rear[1].jpg")
>>15272493
I'm probably in the minority but I say you're fine. I'm sure they're terrible cars to own but there's a pristine Beretta that lives near me that gives me a strange sort of erection.
>>15272511
well they're not really bad, they run like sewing machines and carve corners and are overall pretty comfortable. ive always had a weird things for those 80's - 90's angular chevy cars
Can someone tell me the proper name for these "Adjustable height jacks"?
>https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/all-about-car-jacks-and-stands
I have one of these but i need the proper name for it so i can search for it. Its a jack that goes up by spinning a wheel with a pin in the middle. Ill post a pic of it tomorrow.
>>15272502
With the way I timed that bank (guessed at it, sorta) , I wouldn't put it past it.
I could give plugs a shot first thought.
>>15271749
Huh, thanks man, kinda been wondering what that meant
/o/ i'm piss some stupid asshole neighbors parallel park in front of my car and broke and crack my grille and left before I noticed now I want to fuck up their car what do
>>15272638
Pop one of his Tires.
>$100 grill
>$100 tire
seems fair to me...
>>15265871
What year? Can you work on it yourself?
>>15271005
I wouldnt go any further than a 2in drop.
How does one find and fix vacuum leaks?
>>15272922
Starting fluid. Spray it all over the fucking place. If it revs up, it's a leak.
Don't Che k the exhaust manifold for leaks though.
>>15272922
Blow a lot smoke into the manifold and hold your finger over the hose in between breaths.
Watch for leaks.
Today when I got into my car to drive home I got in the car, turned the key to the acc position and the wipers and all that came on (it was raining) but when I went to crank the car over all the electrics died immediately and wouldn't come back on even after trying a few times. I popped the hood, verified that the battery connections were good but didn't actually touch anything, and when I tried again the car started and all the electrics worked fine. Any ideas? Thought this was kind of weird, I wonder if I didn't get some water under the hood somehow. I also had a weird problem a few days ago where my head unit completely died and my seatbelt/handbrake light came on but the car kept running fine and that issue also fixed itself after a few seconds.
1998 Civic EX will cut off while driving, have to come to stop, then start up again. Does the ignition switch need to be replaced?
>>15273111
Could be that your battery is dying.
Where is the best place to move to for auto in Europe?
Parents are moving over there and offered to put me up as well until I get my shit sorted over there and I'm seriously considering it.
I'm in Australia now but have obtained a magical passport so I can live/work anywhere in the EU providing I want to learn a language.
done an oil change on my shitbox yesterday, drove it, ran fine. drove it again today, after about 10 mins of driving, the car randomly lost power, the rev meter dropped to 0 for a second but then everything came right. gave me a fright, whats wrong? 91 carb subaru justy. had to take the air filter and housing off to get the oil filter. what could i have fucked up?
>>15273411
UK or Germany. You have lots of cars in Germany but very strict laws concerning car modificationa.
>>15267791
yea, i bought some fibreglass one today instead
so far i've only used the polyester one on spots where it's been penny size surface rust
with the spots rusting again, so far with polyester i've been using rust converter (with down to bare metal around the part, just bits in the actual rust spot still have a tiny bit of rust), then priming (and sanding it coarse) then putting the polyester over, then i was going to put primer again over that and put paint ontop.
with the fibreglass, do i just do the same except no primer before the filler? is there anything i should put on over the rust converter, and could the rust converter stuff interfere with the fibreglass filler (after it's dried)?
>>15273945
>>15264688
also this primer is white kngiht rust guard all purpose which i only just used on 1 spot. the other spot before i used acrylic primer
i read to use acrylic primer online
>>15273945
Nah, just put it right ontop of the rust converter. Just make sure the converter has properly dried
Use the filler as you normally would, and let it harden properly before sanding. Always use wetsanding last to get the surface as smooth as possible
Once I have my license, should I buy an used Twingo?
Or are there better super cheap hatchbacks?
>>15272876
Okay, right now it's at a 1.3 in ish drop. Want to drop another 1 in...
>>15273986
Don't let your memes be dreams!
>>15274455
I was just wondering if there was something cheaper.
>>15274465
twingo is great value for money in terms of equipment. You'll get sunroof,power windows, power mirrors, split rear seat, remote locking for the price of bonestock [put any shitbox here]
1200cc with 4 cylinders beats all 3 cylinder and 4cyl 1000cc base engines of competition. Reliable, economical, proper sound.
Easy to fix if you're skilled, cheap to fix if you're unskilled (like any other shitbox except obvious lemons)
So practical, can serve as only car in a family, including furniture shopping and vacational camping
Has actual devoted fanbase that is not a Stockholm syndrome support group
If you're cheap/poor twingo is basically your only chance to keep based instead of beeing cucked.
meme is a meme, but rational reasons are stronger
>>15274535
Wouldn't an AX GTi be much cooler, lighter, faster, more fun to drive, just as easy to work on (if not easier) and better sounding for the same price?
>>15274607
>any limited edition of an old shitbox
>cheap
nah
>>15272544
a rachet jack?
>>15274621
There's plenty of these cars out there, at least where I live. They go for 1000-2000 euros, same as a good twingo.
Thinking about getting a Camaro 2nd gen Z28 (inb4 guido car)
What are some common problems to look out for? Heard it had transmission problems and tht it's underpowered for a V8 but nothing an engine swap can't fix.
On that, what'd make a good replacement engine if I did do a swap? LS-1 maybe?
And what's the best year? Thinking '77 for having the highest performance
>>15274607
If buying cars in real life worked the same way as buying cars in gran turismo, then... YES!
here's mission for you
chapter one:
step one:
At given location (+100km) and at given budget find all twingos for sale that you can get.
step two:
pick the ones that are in best shape, best equipped, cheapest
chapter two:
At given location (+100km) and at given budget find all AX's GTi for sale that you can get.
step two:
uhmmmm...
That's what I call BenchWheelerDealers
>>15274635
post a ad site with listing for at least 5 AX GTIs for sale under 1000€ in one area and you're free from sucking my dick
>>15274649
Swap in a 1UZ and piss off boomers while enjoying extra reliability, better sound, better power and higher revs.
>>15274673
UZ a best
>>15274684
I didn't know I wanted it until I saw it. hnnngh
Do lifted trucks actually have a purpose or are they just toys for uncanny rednecks?
>>15274664
>https://olx.pt/anuncio/ax-gt-IDzjn1t.html#dbbb872f04
>https://olx.pt/anuncio/original-citroen-ax-gti-IDz7ZGJ.html#dbbb872f04
>https://olx.pt/anuncio/citroen-ax-gti-em-excelente-estado-IDzhQlf.html#dbbb872f04
>https://olx.pt/anuncio/citroen-ax-gti-exclusive-IDyKYHt.html#dbbb872f04
One of them is a GT, and the others are GTIs. Nothing under 1k except the GT, but they are in good shape
One of the GTIs (the exclusive and rarest model for bonus points) was within 50km of me.
Twingo Time
>https://olx.pt/anuncio/renault-twingo-IDz0Agd.html#d40302a73c
>https://olx.pt/anuncio/renaul-twingo-cabrio-IDzduFw.html#d40302a73c
>https://olx.pt/anuncio/renault-twingo-1-2-bom-motor-IDzg6lb.html#d40302a73c
For the same price as the cheapest AX GTi, we have this
>https://olx.pt/anuncio/renault-twingo-1-2-16v-2003-IDzghm9.html#4b9969d40b
Pretty good shape, but it's no hot hatch.
>>15274708
Renault 5 turbo is a perfect car
>>15274673
>>15274684
Thanks, putting that on the list for sure
Anything to say about the reliability/mechanical problems? That's the big one here, don't want the tranny snapping in half or something
>>15274701
>>15274673
That's fucking brilliant
Provided you're not trying to cram a zillion cc v24 engine into a tin lizzy or something ludicrous, will any enine fit and work inside any car from around the same year?
>>15274763
No, most engine swaps require extensive electrical wiring and fabrication in the engine bay.
>ls swaps actually require welding skills on top of engine and electrical skills
>honda swaps will always be the easiest
>>15274708
>2000€
>for 15 year old twingo or 25 year old 10th owner hot hatch
WTF is wrong with Portugal? Why there are no Pollacks or Turks to bring you trucks full of 500€ twingos from Germany and sell them to you with 400% profit?
>>15273386
I hope not, I just replaced the damn thing. If that is the case, at least it's still under warranty...
What do you guys think about this Mazda3?
http://bostonautosalesusa.com/cars/Used/2008/Mazda/Mazda3/s+Sport+%2ALtd+Avail%2A/986321
Are there any known problems with this model that I should be aware of?
>>15273111
Clean your terminals, check the ground to the engine block the hot wire to the alternator, and If it still does it have both the battery and alternator tested.
>>15262157
Civic Si
>>15267284
>T O Y O T A
I don't know.
>>15267314
Yes, just drain the Dot3 that's in there
>>15267379
For sure
>>15269295
Just check the lug spacing, and whether the wheels are lug or hub-centric
>>15269998
Civic, and learn stick
>>15270752
I wouldn't go over 25-30 on those
>>15270828
Might as well use Motorcraft, it's OEM
>>15270940
It may have tighter tolerances if it was designed for synthetic. Change it out.
>>15270966
3". But for real, you don't want to be that low.
>>15271698
Lose control unless you have very quick reaction time and know exactly what to do. All power will be gone if it's one of two driven wheels
>>15272638
Don't fuck up others shit. They didn't mean to crack your grille, just let it be and calm down.
>>15273754
Check the coil wire
>>15274701
More suspension travel if done correctly
>>15274763
No. Engine bays are different sizes. Depends on if it was FF, RR, AWD, etc. It's not even close to true. Not to mention differing ECUs and exhaust setups.
https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/5637722326.html
any reasons not to buy it?
>>15275615
Rust, price, not a hatchback.
>>15275615
Rusty, paint is completely fucked. Interior is probably trashed. You've only seen half of the car. It's a junker through and through
i need a car that can haul a lot of shit.like, really much. And i just dnt want a van because they are just too uninteresting. i figure if i buy a full size wagon it should be enough. and i guess i will do some cheap mods to make it a bit more fun. budget is about 4k. can wrench. what do?
>>15261355
So there is this one guy posting fucking everywhere with pictures of girls laughing or of that retarded face and the constant
>being this assmad or
BTFO shit, or
>his car doesn't do X lololol XD XD
I'm just curious as to why. He's literally contributing nothing to this board, do you think if you report his posts whenever you see them he'll eventually get banned? That's what I've been doing because it's just really fucking annoying at this point.
Will putting a 3in catback with just a magnaflow fuck my torque on a stock miata?
>>15275706
no, he is just assmad, lonely and carless. please dont reply to him
>>15275727
No.
>>15275706
You can report him under global Rule 3
>>15275727
You will lose torque. Low end torque is directly related to backpressure. Whether or not the bottleneck of the exhaust upstream makes up for the larger size, I'm not sure. Other than for attention, there's no reason to only do catback if you're going to do exhaust at all.
I know literally nothing about anything.
I bought a SV650S. What fuel goes in? Manual says "minimum 87 octane rating". Can I put regular 95 in like I do for the car?
>>15272511
mah nigga
>>15276044
Yes, and typically it's better to get the higher grades if it has a carb.
>>15276079
It does, and it appears nothing with lower octane rating is even available here. Thanks
>>15275695
Get a truck
>>15275875
He'll lose 1or 2 ftlb at most. Back pressure is not that important.
>>15276088
thought about it and cant really do that. tax and fuel costs will kill me. Besides, those i can buy for my budget here are all pretty low on power
>>15276084
>and it appears nothing with lower octane rating is even available here
Educate yourself.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_rating#Measurement_methods
>>15276298
Hello /o/,
I was looking at trailer hitches and just wanted to know if this one I saw at lowes would work.
>http://www.lowes.com/pd/Reese-2-in-Drop-Towing-Starter-Kit/3025614
I don't know jack about trailer hitches, just wanted to make sure it wasn't some terrible ass Chinese shit that would kill me.
>>15276648
Reese is good. Do you already have the receiver installed? Do you know what size ball your trailer needs?
>>15276710
By receiver I assume you mean the slot what I linked goes in?
If so, then ya, my vehicle came with one.
I have free access to a trailer when I want to use it, but I honestly have no idea of the size...I doubt it will help but I'm fairly sure its a "normal" sized one if that means anything.
Lookinn at a 2000 VW GTI VR6 on craigslist 112k miles guy wants $3000 for it any reason i shouldnt buy it?
>>15276767
You'll need to look becuase there are several different sizes, and I would not recommend a 2in drop for most cars.
Also your receiver size varies as well, most are 2ins
On my 88 AW11 MR2 I see steam coming from that t-stat housing. Looks like its coming from the bleeder, the egr sensor and to the right of the sensor where the hose is. Is the whole housing fucked? Air is getting into the cooling system now isnt it?
I need to replace the IAC valve on my 99 cr-v. The car itself is a manual, previous owner put an engine from an automatic into it. Do I get the manual or automatic version of the IACV?
>>15277337
Are they listed as two different parts? I would go with the manual version.
>>15277367
They are. I was thinking manual also as I assume the ECU in the car wasn't changed out, but I don't know that for a fact.
>>15277246
Well my friend called me back finally and said the connector on the trailer is a latch that will fit any size ball.
And what kind of drop, if any, should I get for a 4runner?
>>15277333
Trips alright! What are the symptoms of a bad Circuit opening relay? Would that cause a no power under load?
Can you guys give a list of tips and tricks when negotiating a used car from a dealer? I am financing it with nothing down.
>>15277618
take their family hostage before negotiating.
Are manual cars still fun even when most of your normal driving is in town?
I'm looking for a new (to me) car right now and I'm considering getting a cheap miata to see if I enjoy manual cars. I have experience with manual transmissions but only on motorcycles so learning shouldn't be hard, but if it sucks too much in semi-dense traffic then I may pass. This will also be my DD for a little while for what it's worth.
>>15275332
Thanks, I'll try that. It hasn't done it again so far but this is my DD so I can't really afford to have it doing this!
>>15277713
DDing a manual isn't bad in light traffic. Heavy traffic is a bitch but I usually just take the long way anyway. It's not impossible or anything, just gets tiresome. I'd say if you encounter more than 30 minutes of stop and go traffic per day you should consider having an automatic DD.
>>15275695
Whale-gen GM B-body.
>>15277821
hmm, interesting. also thought and old brick volvo could work, but i'll look into this
I'm gonna be taking motorcycle lessons soon and I've got my gear but I really don't know shit about the mechanical workings of a bike.
Will they teach me that in the course or is there something I should read?
is it bad if the level of coolant in my engine is below the minimum line? I've never once seen the temperature gauge go over half. i have no idea when it was changed last but the manual says to do it every 30K miles or 2 years. i've had the car for 8 months/10K miles
>>15277985
in california i was taught some basics about mechanical workings i think. vast majority of time is spent learning how to ride, what to do in specific hazardous situations
How would you approach tightening down lug nuts on a wheel of a vanilla 4 door sedan?
Just a lug wrench? A torque wrench so you can set the lugs at manufacturer specs of torque?
Tightening by hand as much as possible then cranking them down in a star pattern? How far should you go if you're just winging it? Until it really starts to snap? Or just moderately tight?
How hard would it be to take a 9th gen bench seat from a f150 and put it into a 10th gen f150?
>>15278159
just fill it..
the reservoir is there so you dont have to take the cap off to check.
just put distilled water in it.
>>15278531
tighten them, incrementally, by hand (with a ratchet) tightly close to spec.
then put the car on the ground and torque them to spec with a torque wrench.
both in a star pattern.
if you know the torque spec, but dont have a torque wrench you should be able to get close to it just using your brain.
you know how long your ratchet is and you know what 60lbs or whatever it is feels like.
What's a good basic tool set? I wanna start wrenching and I might as well take advantage of father's day sales.
What brands are good and what brands are cheap shit. All I really know is snap on is best but hella expensive and craftsman is pretty gud at a gud price.
>>15278740
any big box store brand with a lifetime no question asked warranty is fine. go look at them, sears, lowes, homedepot, and hold them. craftsman is a perfectly fine choice for home use.
you can start with a basic 100-150 piece set that has all ratchets, sockets, deep sockets, and combo wrenches, screw drivers, etc dont go too big though, you only want the basics from these sets.
the rest you should buy as you need it / in small sets.
grab a cheap torque wrench, a breaker bar, plier set, and rubber mallet while you're at it.
that will be 90% of your tool base right there.
get some socket trays too, pic related. otherwise your shit will be everywhere.
>>15272304
If the timing were off, you would know. Look at other things first.
>>15272544
>spinning a wheel with a pin in the middle
Sounds like a screw jack. Uncommon and slow to lift and lower, but simple and safe.
>>15272970
Not that anon, but great idea; thanks!
>>15274701
Lift allows larger tires and greater travel. Look at the body: if it's not covered in dents and scratches it's just a toy.
>well, even it it is it's still just a toy really...
>>15275695
>Car that can haul
Pic Related.
>>15276648
Lowes says it's good for 6000lb, so it's probably good for that. Your tow vehicle and trailer being good for it is another issue. Check the specs on both and make sure they are compatible or yes, it will totally kill you.
>>15277618
Sex sells.
>>15277713
Sure, get it. If you get tired of shifting in traffic there is always a market for those things.
>shifts an 18 speed through the city all day long
>>15278159
Some temperature gauges are not linear, they stay in the middle over a fairly wide range of real temperature, then shoot up above a threshold. Makes the coolant system look better then it really is. It's not a big deal for it to be a bit low, but why not just keep it topped up?
>>15278531
The star pattern is important, as is a re-torque. No matter how tight you get them they will loosen up after a bit of bumpy driving, but after the second tightening they are good. Fancy wrench is just nice to have, I got by without for years with no problem.
why do early 1990s and Chrysler chimes sound so similar
1996 Lumina https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD0fuUIijQk&t=1m13s
1999 T&C https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQUZGhVERQM&t=55s
>want diesel car so I can leave it idling without worrying about fuel consumption
>have $4k to spend
>beat up high mileage dodge diesel trucks listed for $6k on craigslist
>>15274673
>swap a nip veeate into a murican car
you clever bastard
Let the gf take my 95 civic out of town because it's good on gass, now it back fires, burns oil, and has lost power. The engine I believe is d16y7 1.6liter, and this is the spark plug from cylinder 3. The other plugs are fine, but this one has the electrode shattered and warped, and is touching the ground.
Wtf? Over heat and cracked the head gasket? Any help is appreciated.
>>15279059
Forgot pic
Does anyone know how the space in a Saab 9-3 wagon compares to an older 9-5 wagon? Particularly in terms of space for passengers
How well would Sikaflex hold up when applied to an oil pan?
Replaced the pan on my car a month ago and it developed a small leak, not gonna bother with it again so im gonna nigger-rig it.
Its a small leak but its fucking up my asphalt, and replacing the pan on that fucker was a 12 hour job with all the ancient oil, debis, and shit that accumulated on it.
Pic related, Sikaflex
>>15279059
Does it smell like burnt coolant? did you check the coolant overflow?
>>15279153
Quite a bit less, the boot is shorter and the interior is about 4 inches narrower than the 9-5. The 9-3 sportcombi is still pretty big inside but the 9-5 estate is vast.
>>15279179
It smell like it's running really rich, and the oil is black almost immediately after adding.
>>15279202
Alright. Would the 9-3 still be ok for 3 adult (non-American :^)) passengers in the back? Or would it be a bit tight?
>>15279172
How the fuck did that take 12 hours. Its like 10 bolts on any car and maybe 1 or 2 or are in extension only land
>>15277246
OK less stupid question.
The top of my receiver is 19 inches off the ground, and the top of inner portion of the trailer hitch is about 15.5ish inches off the ground
If a 3 1/4 drop brings the top of the ball to right about the top of the receiver, 19 inches, does that mean I need a 6.5ish drop?
Or do I need to account for how much the trailer is going to lower my vehicle?
>>15279258
Depends how far you're going, it'll be cosy for the one in the middle but I think you'd be OK
>>15279411
I see I see. Planning on taking it on occasional camping/road trips. Not sure how often I'd end up with a full car then though.
Hang on
>boot
Australian? If so why can't I find a single 9-5 wagon past 2003?
>>15279272
>20 years of old oil/dirt mix forming an 1/8" layer all over
>trans housing blocks 2 blocks so had to use Dremel to grind down a sliver of housing to get smallest socket in there
>subframe blocking the oil pan from removal
>have to undo all of that
Fucking nightmare
inherited one of these with 200k miles and $700 in fees owed.
Everything is in good condition except for the (auto) transmission, which is starting to overheat when driving long distances on hot days. It is closed and has no dipstick. I don't want to flush it in case there is shit in there holding it together
would swapping the transmission be a nightmare? should I just get rid of this ASAP?
Thank you for your time, I appreciate it.
What is the sportiest car I can get that comes with a tow hitch?
>>15279632
Corvette
Looking to buy a car. Im young and my dad wasnt a big car guy so naturally I dont know much about cars either, and I need help.
I used blue books to punch in what I needed -- AWD/4WD, under 10,000$
I found a used 2007 Infinity M35 with 78k miles listing for 9k.
What would your opinion be about this situation? With the same constraints what would your decision be?
>>15279816
Early or mid 2000's Audi S4. AWD, available with a 6 speed manual and with a V8. I've seen a few with the B5 body style go for under $10k lately.
>>15279172
How much did you lower your car?
My 1988 Mercedes Benz 300E runs like shit under 2000rpm but above that it runs perfectly. What should I do in an attempt to fix this "feature"?
>>15279816
who dat ho
>>15279816
10 toyota corollas
>>15279632
you can retrofit a towbar on most shit that comes with a proper big engine, vette included
most new big sedans comes with a towbar option aswell. saw a brand new M5 with one a few days ago. but those are fucking expensive aswell
>Driving to the Supermarket
>Hear a crack
>Can still use clutch and drive the car
>but the gearstick feels like some wobbly dildo and i can't change gears at all (not even reverse)
Renault Clio II '99 here btw
>>15280388
Something in the shift linkage is fucked.
If I buy an aftermarket timing belt and water pump from a good brand, can I extend the service interval? I don't want to spend $500 every 60k.
On my '05 Envoy the cruise just stopped working. I checked the brake lights and none of them are out. Is there a cruise control fuse? I took a look but nothing stood out. No errors on the OBDII either.
It's not even an intermittent thing, it just said 'I quit' and so it did.
I'm trying to find a replacement for my whole exhaust system on my citroen BX,
It's compromised of 3 parts:
-The tubing from the manifold to a horizontal silencer
-The horizontal silencer
-The end muffler
In the pic I've rounded down my choices for the part that goes from the manifold to the first silencer, is the thicker part of tubing I marked in red an expansions chamber? Why is it not present in the walker tubing?
What brand do citroëns OEM use?
What part will affect performance/sound?
Is this better/worse than straight tube?
>>15281139
I forgot to mark the damn part in red
>>15281148
>>15281139
Also don't care about emissions or noise since my country is very permissive with old cars, just thought I'd point that out
>>15278938
Surprise surprise car makers often use many of the same suppliers as their rivals for parts
>>15279405
I depends on what your carrying and how heavy, with some items like cars on flat bed trailers its better to have the trailer slanted back anyways, and your safety chains are going to hang down a bit anyways so it may just be better to keep the drop at a minimum
>>15278676
That's a question for a f150 focused forum, but my guess is no.
>>15280251
Nothing, stock height.
I actually had it up on stands a good 2ft off the ground
>>15263584
Thats the turbo encabulator
purely financially speaking, is it ever better to lease or buy a new car instead of buying a used one?
the argument being that maintenance on a used car will end up costing you more
>>15274673
>body of a murrican
>heart of a nip
it's like if a weeb was a car
>>15281602
That's really only if it's a car that's guaranteed to have mechanical problems, it's more often than not better to get a beater toyota corolla or geo metro or something highly reliable. Leasing should never really have to be an option
What does it mean when your engine dies after starting say 1 out of every 10 starts, but you can start it back up again later? It still idles at normal RPM.
>>15279224
You do a compression test yet?
>>15279588
>dodge caliber
Nah man I'd get rid of it
>>15280388
Could be a shifter bushing, take the console off and look. Pic related is my car, seeing the previous owner's handiwork
How can I learn to drive a stick if i don't know anyone who drives stick?
>>15282866
Go to a dealer and hope they let you test drive, watch yt videos to learn the basics. Or go to a driving school
>>15282866
Watch a video on youtube, read an article. When you buy it drive it around some suburb or empty parking lot. It takes maybe a couple hours of practice to be good enough to be safe in traffic.
The hardest part is going from a stop and taking off in first gear and if you ever fuck that up in traffic the worst that happens is people behind you get mad for all of 3 seconds it takes to try again.
Going to get my first relatively new car.
Been looking at honda civics, mitsubishi lancers and Mustang GTs, i'm pretty sure I'm outting the GT from the get go because of insurance costs.
What do you guys think is a good choice?
any recommendations?
here's a lancer i'm looking at.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ctd/5619412197.html
So I was changing my timing belt, tensioner, water pump in my civic. For some reason I decided to take the tensioner off and forgot about it when I set my car to TDC. My cam gear is good, but my crank gear is off like 5 teeth. Is there anything I can do to fix this? Yeah, I know my shit is covered in oil, thats why Im changing the seals.
Are HID kits completely universal?
