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>at empty church parking lot
>front wheel drive sh*t box yota
>practicing handbrake turns in rain with friend
>neighbor comes out in pjs about 29yr old
>yells at us to leave cause we will kill ourselves and get out license taken away
>we are in us and in nj
How much trouble can I get in for doing this in an empty parking lot with nobody around, and I still got my probationary for another month?
>>15346629
You could be trespassing
>>15346634
would it make a difference if I know the pastor and go to the church?
I don't think I've ever heard of anyone getting in trouble for practicing driving in a parking lot as long as you aren't being reckless or likely to cause damage.
Like >>15346634 points out though if the owner of the lot wants you to leave you gotta leave.
You neighbor is just being a crotchety old twat before his time.
>>15346640
i did spin out a few times and its like a hill that leads into a hair pin so its a little reckless
Ok /o/, so I pulled an 8.8 rear diff from a Mazda B4000 to put on my B2300. Thing is, when I try to search the model number, which is 333, all I get is shit about Ford tractors. I just want to see some info about it, particularly the spline
count, but I can't find anything non-tractor related
>>15346649
ford 8.8's should have info in the door tag, you can google it to find out what you got
for instance D4 is a common code in Explorers, for 3,73's with LSD
>>15346629
>comes out in pjs
So you were making a bunch of noise either late at night or early in the morning while being in a residential area. Great job ricer.
>>15346786
Is there any way to determine the specs of it without the door tag? I know from the diff tag that it's a 4.10 Lsd. If there isn't another way then I'll probably just take it apart and count the spline myself
I found a Dodge 2500 I like, but aside from the Neon there are 0 Dodges in the sticky. Should I be concerned about this and is there a good reason I should avoid a dodge pickups?
The truck I like is here, if you give a shit: https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/ctd/5614095349.html
Is it worth putting the car in 1st as well as applying the handbrake?
Also as an Ausfag manchild who got his license late... Does anyone else get drivers who deliberately go slow in front of you because they see you're still somewhat new behind the wheel?
Shit's been happening more recently as of late
>>15347291
If you have a good hand brake, being neutral is fine. However, some cars have a "preferred parking gear". For example, the C6 Corvette needs to be in reverse or it will drain its battery.
Looking to get a vehicle for under 20k been looking at the fiesta ST but im wary about the FF and how well the memes will handle in the snow(snows alot)... Any ideas?
>>15347368
It's a small FF car. It will handle snow fine as long as it's not deep enough to get it stuck.
>>15346873
From that year range...
31 spline.
>>15346629
You'll be fine, I'm also an NJ fag and rip handbrake skids in public with no ill effects
>>15347368
It will handle just like any fwd car but Fiesta ST's have shit tons of torque and if you tune it it has even more. The only problem you'll have in the snow is your ability to control the throttle and if you decide to hoon it up on ice you'll like just not go anywhere instead of going into a tree like a Subaru would, cuz they can actually get moving and totally forget that awd doesn't really translate into all wheel stop.
miggt have something to do with the empty lot being a church parking lot huh friend? That and many churchs also have houses around them maybe whole neighborhoods centered around them (because murrica) they probably perceive it as disdain for the church when youre ripping on the parking lot and youre probably beingg seen as a satanist to those people
>>15347622
welcome to 4chan, friend
if you'd like to reply to a post just click the post number
How do I test drive cars at a dealer? Can I just show up and say "I'm thinking of a new car and want to see if I like the <insert model>? Mind if I drive it?"
>>15347701
Basically just tell them your shoppig for cars and would like to take it for a drive
Anyone have any problems with the '15 or '16 VW GTI?
I'm looking at getting one, and want to know if there's any known troubles with it.
>>15346639
Only if they gave you permission to be there.
>>15346629
So I DD a manual car and i just fucking rip through my floor mat with the heal of my clutch foot. Dose anyone else have this problem? Is there a mat i can buy that would stand up to the abuse?
>>15347795
I'm at 44500 miles in my car and have work through the mat where my right foot bounces between the gas and brake.
The place where my clutch foot rests has almost worn through.
>>15347818
There's gata be a better way
>>15347622
>not putting the sulfur in tires to use
>not laying down rubber pentagrams in church parking lots
mediocre
>>15347795
>>15347818
Start getting used to using your whole leg and not just resting your the heel of your clutch foot on the floor. It might be comfortable in your car, but impractical in others. Adopt a technique that can be used in any manual car.
Or just get rubber floor mats.
>>15347862
>but impractical in others
Perhaps, but i have driven in 4 different manual cars using my heal in each one without issue.
>>15347874
Then look into rubber or weather tech mats.
>>15347882
I guess that's my only option
>>15347862
>>15347862
I don't mind the wear. I use my whole leg for actually using the clutch, but sometimes rest it like pic related.
>>15347862
>>15347795
Also here is the wear.
>>15346639
If the church says you can then it's private property and there is nothing the police can do about it.
>>15347930
>what are noise ordinances
If he's doing hektik skidz early morning/late night and waking people up, then yes, the police can actually get involved.
>>15348027
But midday hektik skids are fine.
>>15346629
Remember, only go sideways when the sun is directly overhead.
>>15347916
How is the manual in a corolla? E120?
>>15347117
46RE they put behind the 5.9 isn't a great transmission.
The rest of the drivetrain is pretty solid. Dana 44/60 front and 9.25/60 rear. 5.9 is a good engine, though its outclassed by more modern ones.
>>15348066
Mine's a 2012, so E150 I think.
It's meh. It is jerky most of the time going into 2nd, grinds going into reverse. I have to get into the top of 3rd to hit 60.
>>15346629
If somebody else heard you or otherwise knew what you were doing, you were doing it wrong.
>>15346640
Lots of people have been pwned by cops for doing reckless shit in parking lots. It comes down to whether the officer views something as unsafe.
ok boys 2007 Skoda Fabia 1,2
sometimes after my shift at work when i start the car and start driving 1-2 gear it coughs for like 5-10 seconds and wont accelerate properly
what could be the cause
>>15347408
I didn't even say the year. But it's an 03
What the >FUCK< is happening with 4x4 prices on CL? I swear theres nothing under $7k with less than 200k miles.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
my temp gauge was high after getting off the freeway on the way home
when i stopped my car, the overflow tank was nearly full, which explains the overheating, but I don't know why it would be full in the first place.
what things should I look at that might cause that?
>>15349970
just tested it out again, overflow tank is no longer full and car isn't overheating anymore
maybe it was just the heat + ac being on
Are these larger wheel wells and front fender a body kit or something? I kinda wanna make my new '82 Civic into this look.
My new Silverado I picked up yesterday from the dealership has a little speck of rust on the front right hook. Should I be contact the dealership or is something minor? The hooks don't appear to be attached to any other metal or the body. An example of the area is shown here.
My friend told me that I'll need an adapter for the antenna on my car when I replace the radio because gm used to need special adapters. Is this true for a Saturn ion?
Can someone please for the love of christ clarify what "tip in knock" is?
When I google it all i get are uninformative car forum threads.
Model: 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix
Curb weight: 3,396 to 3,414 lbs
Horsepower: 240 hp
Engine: 3.8 L V6
MPG: Up to 19 city / 30 highway
Torque: 280 lb-ft
Dimensions: 197″ L x 73″ W x 55″ H
Found one near me with "no issues" and 145k miles for $2k.
I'll bring along my mechanic buddy to take a look at it but if it's not a shitheap inside is there any reason not to pull the trigger?
Supercharged v6 sounds lovely.
>>15350790
Other than googling or removing your radio to see for yourself, you can try going on Amazon and looking for "[car model][model year] antenna adapter"
If something relevant pops up, then you need an adapter
>>15351090
See if the intake manifold gasket was done, that's the only really major thing to look for... Otherwise, look for small coolant elbows going into the tensioner, one in front one in back. If they're plastic they'll need to be replaced with metal ones eventually. I own a 99 buick regal gs, got it for 1460 @ 117k needing a little work. Pretty fun for what it is
>>15346640
>Practice drifting
>not likely to cause damage
Choose one
>>15346629
You /could/ get exhibition driving as well as tresspassing
>>15350600
If you're really concerned, get the frame checked at a mechanic. New shit shouldn't rust, but then again I've also seen tow hooks rust a very long time before the rest of the vehicle.
>>15349026
Its written on the bed of the truck m8...
So I park at home on a moderate slope, probably no more than 15% downhill towards the front bumper. I tend to put the car in pro and slowly let off the breaks until the car rolls forward and rests on the transmission. Should I use a prking break or is that amount of strain negligible on the tranny? It's a 2008 TJ so Chrysler may have gifted the vehicle their oh so renown glass drivetrain.
I need a coupe that has awesome fuel economy and and is really comfortable on long journeys. Preferable something new.
What suggestions do you have?
>>15351425
Put it in park* and it's actually a WK my bad
I've been texting a guy about his 92 nissan nx1600. He wants 1800 but it has a rebuilt title. Should I just go check it out by myself or what should I do? I'm a little worried about the r-title part. He says he doesnt know what its from. Although it runs and has heat/ac which is better than my current shitbox.
>>15351427
Subaru BRZ my friend
How easy/difficult is it to own an NSX?Is the maintenance expensive?
>>15351427
Most BMW coupes
Bikes in CA are ridiculously overpriced. Does anyone have any places they look for bikes on craigslist that are relatively near to southern ca where things are cheaper?
Maybe a full day or so to get there and back?
Thanks
>>15351415
That's the yards identification, imports row 9
>>15347685
Its a reply to the op
>>15350419
yes but I doubt you'd find anythings not horrible rice and of a shred of quality nowadays
those old school ricers often pretty much fabbed their own kits from moulding fiberglass right to the body,
they also had the advantage of the car's not being very old and unpopular
To do that to your car would cost way more then its worth it, if you really want I'd just do some ebay bolt on flares and call it a day
>>15350600
tow hooks generally (canuckistan) rust long before their time but they usually stay solid as its just surface, if you really want light sand it and spray it
>>15351425
if you have it use it, its always better to wear down your parking brake then the trans, that being said the strain is likely negligible
>>15351439
Maintenance is relative, it'll be nothing compared to a real supercar of the time but it's much more than a prelude
>>15351550
......Mexico?
Which is more economical lowest possible RPM or peak torque RPM?
>>15351687
The only evidence I have is anecdotal, but I'll toss it in. CVT transmissions used to run peak torque. Now they're mostly programmed to have "shift points" at the lowest possible rpm. Especially in fuel efficient cars. My guess would be that the change was made because it's more economical at low rpm.
Take that as you will.
>>15351713
I've always been taught lowest possible RPM is best.
But my "new" car (made in 2008) has a real time fuel economy meter and it seems low RPM+higher gear isn't more efficient than higher RPM and one gear lower, especially if there's any gradient.
>>15351550
Arizona isn't that bad. People become big pussies when it gets to be 110F out and sell
>>15351713
Cvt units where programmed with shift points recently so that the driver felt like it was a normal car. They got complaints for the feel of the car not shifting it felt wrong to most people.
Anyone here DD a car with a heavy aftermarket clutch?
How bad is it?
Is it doable if u just put it in neutral more often instead of holding the clutch in?
Does ur left leg get mad gains?
>>15351756
Holy shit I was trying to make a new thread
I'm retarded
>>15351763
Actually this happened to be a good thread to fuck up with kek
>>15351745
Correct. Design and build the tech for efficiency and then program it for the opposite because people are fucking stupid.
>>15351745
I'm fully aware of that. But with fuel consumption regulations getting more strict every other day, they would let driving experience suffer in order to make ends meet. Because lets be honest, driving a normal CVT is absolute fucking ass. Not that the fake shift points are any better though.
>>15351630
I'm straight up not allowed to leave the country, I should have specified that.
>>15351735
The ride between az and san diego is a blast btw.
I've relatives in Tucson that can look at things in person if I find anything. I'll keep that in mind thanks
>>15351756
Don't put a heavy clutch in your stock FWD 4banger, it isn't going to make any difference in performance, and will decrease driving comfort.
If you're going to do it anyway, it's not a problem if you're not a pussy. I drove a mustang every day for 6 years with a heavy clutch, never really noticed unless I was drunk and couldn't push it hard enough.
>>15351809
I kinda have to when Im making 480ft-lbs of torque
Stock clutch keeps slipping
Also
>4 banger
>>15351436
>>15351456
The RC by Lexus, good?
>>15347685
Who are you speaking to, my firend? That guy has been in 4chan for years.
>>15347368
put some winter snow/ice tires on it if it's REALLY bad snow where you are and you'll be fine. Added bonus: studded tires with tall sidewalls look hilariously mad-maxish on a little hatchback.
I would definitely recommend you get the base model wheels though, because they can fit cheap 185 winters and all seasons, and 205 summers.
On a 2012 Golf GTI in manual transmission, how does one activate the sport mode? Or is there no mode changing because its a manual
>>15351899
Probably no sport mode
Most sport buttons just make the auto shift later
Some may open an exhaust valve or something but yeah I'm going to guess it doesn't have one
a thing by my gas gauge says my car takes premium fuel only. the engine is an L26 v8 from the mid 90s with a 9.5:1 compression ratio; do I actually need to use premium or can I get by on lesser?
>>15351959
Why wouldn't you use the recommended fuel? Are you poor?
>>15351999
yes
>>15352105
Ymmv but whenever I see "premium fuel only", to me that means only use premium fuel. If you see "premium fuel recommended", then that means the car will run without it, just at reduced performance.
>>15346629
Depends on you're allowed to be there
As for hand brake turns, just tell the cop you're practicing emergency maneuvers in a safe environment away from traffic
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/5653937265.html
Should I buy this?
>>15353392
>https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/5653937265.html
The upholstery's fucked, and the owner doesn't seem to be very good at English, so be careful. You might be getting nigged.
>police car driving nearby
>everyone is doing 5 below the speed limit
Why are drivers so scared of being pulled over? I'm stuck behind these idiots because all the cars are side by side doing the same slow speed because their afraid.
Also, why is it whenever I see a car doing some stupid reckless shit I always see that it's a woman behind the wheel?
>>15346640
Remember a lot of lots are private property and if you're asked to leave and don't that's tresspassing.
Is there some taboo against daily driving a classic?
>>15353850
No, but depending on the condition and what it is you may be perceived as poor or stupid.
>>15353818
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/5644133858.html
This one's farther but in better condition
>>15353867
If the guy's not lying about the work it'll take to get it in running condition, $100+ dollars for a the same car in way better condition is a decent deal. It's still a "project car" though so be wary, also I'm catching a bad vibe from the AC vents.
Alright, so all the advances we've seen in cars so far - e.g. EFI, drive-by-wire, etc. are they really that much better than there predecessors? Obviously safety has improved, but what was sacrificed for them?
>>15353850
>driving a 74 ford pinto
you look like a pleb
>driving a pos chrysler newport
you look like a pleb
>driving a restored cadillac coupe deville
you will not stop getting compliments
>driving any classic
you get shit gas mileage
Is it normal to experience noticeable power loss on the street in 4x4? I engaged it today on my toyota pickup just to learn how to do it and when driving up a hill I noticed it just wasnt as strong feeling as usual. It feel fine in 2wd
>>15351439
Not too bad, friend had one, it's gonna be more than a civic but parts not too expensive and easy to work on.
>>15351687
There are so many factors that play into fuel economy, but generally it's better to have something torquier for DD use
>>15355064
Im kinda aroused by that. Would be so practical
>>15351756
It's not hard, you get used to it. And no you don't get gains.
>>15347910
these fuckin shoes are GOAT
I miss my sambas
>>15351959
As long as it doesn't ping you good.
So I found pic related on craigslist for $3000.
I don't really know anything about Saabs, would this possibly be a good car to pick up?
I accept that probably nobody can answer this, and that it is a huge longshot butt fuck it here we go.
>FR
>manuel
>at low speed
After acceleration when I press the clutch, I hear a single clunk from what sounds like the rear axle. Also when starting from stop before the car has warmed up.
My current plan is to just crawl under the rear of my car and tighten everything I see. I feel like if it were my diff, it would be a bunch of clunks all day. Maybe it's a driveshaft yolk.
I was looking into buying a crx for a commuter car and even a car I can take out to the national parks on weekends which is a bit far. My brother says they're pretty gutless and dont make it up hills well, anyone have a crx how does it run? should I get a dx or an si?
>>15356329
Yeah, check your u-joints. I had the same sound on my car before I replaced them.
>>15347622
oh shit i never considered that
gotta go hoon at the local church now
hail satan
>Car isn't quite warm enough, despite oil temp gauge
>Surges at high-ish RPMs, vrrm-rrrm-rrm-rrm noise, it's like it's bouncing off the rev limiter, but slower
>car is properly warmed up
>everything is fine
Is something fucked or does it have some sort of crazy variable redline?
>>15356329
A clunk sound when going from acceleration to deceleration may be slip yoke problems. The splines may be worn.
A uni joint would make a grinding noise or squeaking noise.
A PING! Noise is usually too much movement around the output flange for the driveshaft. There are usually a few shims in there that fail with age.
Just take it to a reputable mechanic breh
Discount Tires has a sale on for Barum Brillantis 2 tires. $35 a pop.
How shit are they to warrant that kind of price?
At what condition should I stop looking at used wheels?
Ive found a nice set at a good price, they could use a clean and arent bent but the bolt holes look rusty
I have a 2009 VW Passat with 16" wheels standard. I've put on 17s now.
Now when I drive the speedy reads 100kmh but GPS and Torque Pro read around 93kmh.
Now I'm thinking that the change is because of the increase wheel diameter.
But my question is, does the Passat still use the old gear and wire style speeds cable? I'd imagined it would be electric. But I find it odd that toque shows a lower speed. 186kmh when speeds says 200kmh.
>>15356329
Without an intimate knowledge of how your propshaft is assembled, I could almost bet it's got a uni joint flex coupling, and as this anon >>15356387 mentioned, check your uni-joints.
>>15356843
What was the speed difference before changing wheels?
Most cars (including yours) use the ABS sensors on each wheel to measure wheel speed and to calculate vehicle speed, but the calculation assumes the stock wheel diameter, if you increase the diameter of the wheel as a whole (not the rim only) you should be going faster than the indicated speed.
a bit of difference between actual speed and speed shown on the cluster is normal and even required in some euro countries IIRC, a sub-10% difference like yours seems normal unless you had perfect readings before changing wheels. The numbers don't match tho, your actual speed should be higher than the indicated speed if you have bigger wheels, so IMO this is just normal instrument behaviour and your wheels aren't that bigger than stock.
>>15356881
From emory the stock were 215 16s and the new are 235 17s. I never checked the speed with torque before so I'm not sure.
And yes, am in Europoorland.
Yeah it's showing faster on the speedy than in Torque. I thought this would be read from the OBD/ECu and sent to an electric dash. So I thought it would be the same as the ECu readout.
>>15356918
If I'm not mistaken Torque calculates speed in a different way, you should use GPS speed to be sure.
Anyway, what matters is the second number on the tire, with a bit of math you can calculate wheel circumference and see how different it is between the two.
If the new wheels are bigger, what should happen is that your speedy reads a number, but your car is actually going faster, which is not the case, so the two wheels are probably very similar and the difference you see is pretty normal because of the way instrument clusters are set up
>>15354257
>you get shit gas mileage
What if an engine swap is done?
>>15355064
Don't use 4wd on the street. You'll get drive line wind up, and you'll break shit.
>>15351809
>drunk and couldn't push it hard enough
Mustang's hidden safety feature to prevent drunk driving
>>15353392
>https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/5653937265.html
Destroyed interior, poorly fit subs
If you are the niggest, buy it
Otherwise, steer clear
>>15350600
2016 silverado? Brand new car?
Shouldnt have rust on it m80
