[underscore]

Tore into the FC with a buddy looking for coolant leaks, found one obvious culprit and one possible one so we cleaned those up, hopefully it stops throwing away coolant now.

[jasonc]

jesus fucking christ how many sick cars do you have and how can you afford a GT3/E46 M3/Viper and all the associated costs

not to sound butt hurt but i would be happy even with 1 of your cars even the M3. some people have all the luck in the world, what job do you have to afford all the cars? just curious...

Hey Shark Tank. Wrong person. I doubt anyone here actually knows me as i am not that active (lurker). I only own a viper and a toyota matrix for my daily. Other cars i owned are a 68 mustang and 70 camaro. My parents do have a old 348 and sold their quattroporte a while ago for a X5. Parents cut me off after i showed up with a 68 mustang so i started detailing for cash. Sales manager now at a car dealership.


Did you buy the foil locally? If so mind sharing where you got it from?

i bought it from summit racing. It is called DEI reflect a gold. It can withstand continues 800 fahrenheit. If you dont need that kind of heat protection, i would try reflect a cool which is almost half price but withstands only 400 fahrenheit.

Anyways, i did have some time to kill yesterday and wanted to see what my rims would like in black. Picked up some plasti dip and sprayed the wheels black with a red stripe along with the fuel cap. Not too bad. Now i just need another day off to do the front. The great thing is i can drive around for the next month or so and if i like it, i will most likely have them sprayed gloss black at the shop.

https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1279x959q90/540/b3e818.jpg
https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1279x959q90/540/3316ea.jpg


I have a whole wack of stuff i still have to do and hopefully, one day have time to sit down and write up a journal.

[xpl0sive]

The coupe rear looks good. I wanted to do that to mine as well but haven't had a chance to source all the parts.

[Lomac]

https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1279x959q90/540/b3e818.jpg
https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1279x959q90/540/3316ea.jpg


What happened to that rear quarter panel? :okay:

[jasonc]

What happened to that rear quarter panel? :okay:

guessing you are not a fan of the coupe rear?
if you are talking about fitment, i will be taking most of the panels off for sanding and polishing before final fitment.

the only person i know that sells the rear is steve from vipair. Stay away from him and read the reviews.

Jeff Lemke is also another guy that does the rear conversion (street serpent) but i dont know if he is still making them.

[Lomac]

Yeah, was referring more to the fitment. If it was just test fitting, that makes sense. Was just worried it was a poor repair job that some body shop had done. Would have been a shame since it otherwise looks good. I actually love that shade of white on it.

[LP700-4]

My parents do have a old 348 and sold their quattroporte a while ago for a X5. Parents cut me off after i showed up with a 68 mustang so i started detailing for cash. Sales manager now at a car dealership.



Whats wrong with a 68 mustang :suspicious:

[jasonc]

Whats wrong with a 68 mustang :suspicious:

parents did not agree with me showing up with a rust bucket that needed a engine rebuild, new floor and quarters along with a interior. especially when it arrived on a flatbed.

[boibuddha]

Decided to refinish some beat up Integra wheels I picked up last year.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/boibuddha/Mobile%20Uploads/20140723_201944_zpswmbfb0y4.jpg

[kunoman1]

parents did not agree with me showing up with a rust bucket that needed a engine rebuild, new floor and quarters along with a interior. especially when it arrived on a flatbed.

I know the feel (good on ya though!)

[xpl0sive]

for reference, this is what my stock convertible rear looks like

http://i59.tinypic.com/2a4xo3o.jpg

[duy-]

installed my powdercoated valve cover

http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q375/duy-/GTSR5/024_zps3d434f77.jpg (http://s349.photobucket.com/user/duy-/media/GTSR5/024_zps3d434f77.jpg.html)
http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q375/duy-/GTSR5/006_zps38c8fa32.jpg (http://s349.photobucket.com/user/duy-/media/GTSR5/006_zps38c8fa32.jpg.html)

[dinfung]

Detail by Luxury Garage and tires came in, got the te's mounted by drivehard. Perfect fitment, not just have to wait for time off to drive it
http://www.revscene.net/forums/members/dinfung-14712/albums/94-nsx/5085-te37sl.jpg
http://www.revscene.net/forums/members/dinfung-14712/albums/94-nsx/5084-te37sl.jpg

[dared3vil0]

Holy fuck that's sexy.

[white rocket]

that's just down right awesome. Perfect wheel fitment.

[Groot]

Detail by Luxury Garage and tires came in, got the te's mounted by drivehard. Perfect fitment, not just have to wait for time off to drive it
http://www.revscene.net/forums/members/dinfung-14712/albums/94-nsx/5085-te37sl.jpg
http://www.revscene.net/forums/members/dinfung-14712/albums/94-nsx/5084-te37sl.jpg

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/488/485/485488.jpg

[BBMme]

Trading in my last import for a domestic =)

[hud 91gt]

An island rev scene member use to (Maybe still has) the same NSX wheel combo. Colour an all. Looks good.

[Ronin]

Sold my old Mazda 3 wheels. Inc APR Stage 1 ECU tune for the GTI next week while the sale's still on!

[cantona]

Not the best picture; the wait was worth it for these boys. Need to apply some wheel armor to them now.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5575/14766561203_4dc334f818_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ouSubP)20140725_204835 (https://flic.kr/p/ouSubP) by cantona68 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

[inv4zn]

Got my power steering pump changed...

And now the car (exhaust) is QUIET as fuck compared to before.

Any ideas why??
It's an '07 Accord V6

[!Aznboi128]

Got my power steering pump changed...

And now the car (exhaust) is QUIET as fuck compared to before.

Any ideas why??
It's an '07 Accord V6
less load on the engine?

[inv4zn]

Hmm..I guess.

But the difference is so drastic lol - almost sounds stock - contemplating taking out the resonator now

[Everymans]

I kicked the shit out of my car today because it wouldn't start. Can't seem to figure out what is causing the problem because it's intermittent. Anyone have an obd1 reader so i can narrow down the issues? I think it's a fuel injector but i don't know if this is the cause of the issue or not.

[inv4zn]

Be more specific?

What car?
Does it crank, but not turn over?
Does it turn over and die?
Does it not crank at all?

Also I hope you didn't really kick your car lol

[Everymans]

Be more specific?

What car?
Does it crank, but not turn over?
Does it turn over and die?
Does it not crank at all?

Also I hope you didn't really kick your car lol

1992 honda civic sedan 1.5l
It cranks and turns over, doesn't ignite. It turns over and dies sometimes or runs for awhile and then dies. Sometimes it takes a long time for it to finally ignite and then it will still die minutes after it's started. It dies while idling and while driving. It dies when it's warm out and when it's cold out. It went 2 days without a problem then the engine wouldn't start for a good 20 minutes. Did an obd test and it came up as a ignition output signal. Distributor is fairly new and I just replaced the coil. After reading up on the code it might be a wiring issue somewhere between the dizzy and the engine.

And I did kick it. This car has caused me more headaches then I could count. I just want it to run so I can sell the pos. I've decided to part it out then sell the rest for scrap. Unfortunately civics are all too common in the scrap yard so the parts won't make me any money to recoup the amount I've put into it over the years. Shoulda went with that subaru..

[fliptuner]

Distributor is fairly new and I just replaced the coil

Why would you replace the coil on a new distributor?
Have you checked the fuel pressure?

[NSXRboy]

have you tried changing the main relay?

[dared3vil0]

Did you try adding more blinker fluid? :troll::troll:

[inv4zn]

That sounds like a shitty deal - good luck.

If the distributor is fairly new, I'd also look into fuel pressure, as well as the main relay.

Also, perhaps not applicable, but my old Accord used to sputter out after ignition, and that was due to a horrendously dirty IACV.

[mx555]

ICM?

[Yodamaster]

Do you have a vacuum leak? My Jetta had a pretty bad leak, and it would barely run, sometimes died while idling.

Check up on the cleanliness of your intake system, if it's full of shit, your car will be shit.

Fuel filter might be clogged, I'd look into that too, not enough pressure + EFI = no start.


Due to the fact that you admitted to it actually running for a limited amount of time, I'd place my bet on a fuel issue.

[Energy]

Bought the aluminum performance dead pedal to complete my set. Also got brighter LED license plate lights but no pics of that.

http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr153/randomstuffaccount/e92/2ea63938-5891-48b1-ae43-2388e271cfa5_zpsc0c7be3a.jpg

[Ronin]

APR Stage 1. Car now makes something like 250HP/290TQ.

[MarkyMark]

APR Stage 1. Car now makes something like 250HP/290TQ.

Which shop did you go to?

[Ronin]

RPI

[jasonturbo]

Put my E46 M3 up for sale :s not overly interested in selling it but have to face the reality of limited parking sooner or later!

2004 BMW M3 Coupe (2 door) CSL Replica | cars & trucks | Edmonton | Kijiji (http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/edmonton/2004-bmw-m3-coupe-2-door-csl-replica/1007337596?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true)

[Ronin]

LOL of all the reasons, "limited parking" isn't the one I expected for selling a M3.

[jasonturbo]

LOL of all the reasons, "limited parking" isn't the one I expected for selling a M3.

Well it's also making room for something else ;)

When we move back to Van next year I will be stuck to a two-vehicle max as I will be a condo dweller in yuppie town.

[jpark]

will you interested in parting out those brembos? ill throw in a set of oem brake setup from my m3 so you can just slap these on.

[Tr1ll]

Next owner is gonna be a lucky guy..or girl

[hud 91gt]

Stripped more brake line fittings. I hate 40 year old brake lines!

Tomorrow is a mixture of fire, ATF and acetone. Also need to purchase the largest vice grips known to man.

[mb_]

Well it's also making room for something else ;)

When we move back to Van next year I will be stuck to a two-vehicle max as I will be a condo dweller in yuppie town.
I'll gladly store one of your cars :ilied: :troll:

[see.lai]

oh man.. tempting ...

[westopher]

Fucking Christ I want that m3.

[JordanLawrence]

http://s30.postimg.org/ijpf3pgyp/IMG_9038.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/ko9s4sil9/full/)

Currently getting white RPF1, Pilot Super Sports, and Coilovers installed at Dales

More pics to follow

[JordanLawrence]

Still have to wait for the coilovers to settle/lower but ya get the point

http://s17.postimg.org/isyfsjxkf/photo_3_10.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/tfs8xz5pn/full/)

http://s23.postimg.org/mttp7xluj/10563213_10154477967560637_6268448992625173612_n.j pg (http://postimage.org/)

[MADEINJAPAN]

http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff495/shyun1250/photo1_zpsa30630bd.jpg

350z Iron man headlights built by Zleds in Texas.

[TjAlmeida]

Still have to wait for the coilovers to settle/lower but ya get the point

Nice colour combo! What are your tire specs?

[Noran]

ahhh fuck. I should get my PSS installed this weekend

[hud 91gt]

Replaced 1 1/2 struts over a 5 hour period today. Really starting to dislike working on old cars right now.

[Zedbra]

Replaced my Conti ExtremeContact DWS with PureContact tires. We'll see if how these handle my abuse, I really liked the DWS prior.

[MindBomber]

Replaced 1 1/2 struts over a 5 hour period today. Really starting to dislike working on old cars right now.

wow, what was wrong that it took that long to replace? do you have an impact and oxy/act? i would think that they're almost essential for working on an old car.

[hud 91gt]

2" Glannd nut on top of the strut insert was giving most of the issues. Air tools wouldn't help for most of my issues today. Some of it was pretty tight. Wrench only. Propane torch and no impact gun.

It's now soaking in an ATF/Acetone concoction for the night.

[dared3vil0]

^ I remember a HotRod Magazine article a few years back that said they use a heavy duty engine degreaser on bolts that are insanely super uber stuck/immovable due to rust/crap in the threads. I forget their reasoning exactly but i believe they more or less swear by it.

[hud 91gt]

I found the ATF/ Acetone mix from a magazine article that compared all the best penetrating oils. PB Blaster, Liquid wrench etc. The home made combo blew them all out of the water. At this point, i'd dip the things in acid. haha

[JordanLawrence]

Nice colour combo! What are your tire specs?

Wheels are 18x9.5+38
Tires are 255/35/18 rear and 245/35/18 front

[trollguy]

is that a typo? 245 rear? did you mean 255 rear, 245 front?

[Energy]

Installed intake with a buddy yesterday. This was really easy, took 30 mins. Its nice to hear more intake noise and the turbos spooling. Saves some weight too since the stock airbox is a bit heavy. Please excuse the dirty engine bay.

After:
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr153/randomstuffaccount/e92/249B8AC3-3DD6-432D-85A0-922CE5A7A24E_zpswr1focq5.jpg

[JordanLawrence]

is that a typo? 245 rear? did you mean 255 rear, 245 front?

ahah sure is. 255 rear 245 front :spin:

[trollguy]

:)

Saw pics of your car on the Dales page. Looks great

[JordanLawrence]

:)

Saw pics of your car on the Dales page. Looks great

You mind posting the link to that page? would love to see the pics

[trollguy]

oh wait- no the FB page. but here's the link

Red BRZ lowered on ST coilovers and add a set of white Enkei wheels looks awesome!!! | Dale's Auto Ltd. (Langley, B.C.) Est'd 1975. (http://dalesauto.ca/red-brz-lowered-on-st-coilovers-and-add-a-set-of-white-enkei-wheels-looks-awesome/)

[Z3guy]

Fucking Christ I want that m3.

its only $10K difference in price from your e36 m3 hehehehe! go for it, you don't have to do anything to it.

[320icar]

Went to RG to dyno a friends car. Decided to also dyno my focus ST while it's still stock for some baseline numbers. It was 33° out and car was sitting in the sun for 2 hours before. We figure it was already quite heat soaked. Car pulled timing and went super rich, thus making crappy power.

Pretty disappointed.

[westopher]

its only $10K difference in price from your e36 m3 hehehehe! go for it, you don't have to do anything to it.
As far as e46s go, its as good as it gets, however, although I may sound retarded for saying this, I actually prefer the e36 looks, and analog-ness (I know thats not a word)
My next car will likely be older rather than newer.:woot2:

[dared3vil0]

Went to RG to dyno a friends car. Decided to also dyno my focus ST while it's still stock for some baseline numbers. It was 33° out and car was sitting in the sun for 2 hours before. We figure it was already quite heat soaked. Car pulled timing and went super rich, thus making crappy power.

Pretty disappointed.

What did it put down?

As far as e46s go, its as good as it gets, however, although I may sound retarded for saying this, I actually prefer the e36 looks, and analog-ness (I know thats not a word)
My next car will likely be older rather than newer.:woot2:

When you say next car, are you keeping your current one and buying a second one, or selling your e36 and buying a second car?

[Noran]

Went to RG to dyno a friends car. Decided to also dyno my focus ST while it's still stock for some baseline numbers. It was 33° out and car was sitting in the sun for 2 hours before. We figure it was already quite heat soaked. Car pulled timing and went super rich, thus making crappy power.

Pretty disappointed.

RG's Dyno give low numbers to start with, nothing to be disappointed about. Stock FRS/BRZ put down somewhere between 125-130whp.

[320icar]

Peak was 187whp/225tq which is very low. Stock ST's in the states put down 230/265 very commonly so it's quite a drop. Granted it was very hot out. We did a 4th gear pull which is the closest to 1:1 but it made less power due to the CPU taking the tuning out of optimal specs. So we did the power pull in 3rd.

I usually am a chevron 94 guy (for instances like a dyno) but to a friends suggestion I went with shell 91. Possibly bad gas? It would be a reason for the car to pull timing. But that's okay. Once I put some mods on it the gainz will seem more cray

[westopher]

What did it put down?



When you say next car, are you keeping your current one and buying a second one, or selling your e36 and buying a second car?
I plan on accumulating cars. The e36 isn't worth shit on paper, and its basically a brand new car at this point so I'd keep it.
On another note I cant believe a stock FR-s only put down 130whp on that dyno. I'd actually cry.

[Noran]

Replaced my caliper to caliper bolt :fuckthatshit:

http://i.imgur.com/wzSK6Iq.jpg

[godwin]

I started with my e36.. then M5, 3 then the clown shoes etc etc. I accumulated all of the BMW I have owned.

Advantage of that... surprisingly a lot of common parts and procedures.
Downside of that... you need more than a few parking spaces, battery tenders and most importantly a well stock cache of parts.

I don't think the BRZ/FRS is that horrible in city traffic.. how once you have passed abbotsford you are better off with a 6 cylinder.

I plan on accumulating cars. The e36 isn't worth shit on paper, and its basically a brand new car at this point so I'd keep it.
On another note I cant believe a stock FR-s only put down 130whp on that dyno. I'd actually cry.

[godwin]

Torque to yield bot? Doesn't seem to be that uncommon.

Replaced my caliper to caliper bolt :fuckthatshit:

[Lomac]

Window regulator failed on me. :okay:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/q86/s720x720/10431711_10154441328300080_1316496489969833348_n.j pg?oh=d8cc8e1df146bbb15abb1848eef29e72&oe=54576A8A&__gda__=1413193865_7cafdfc870206dc96dbcf1f7457bd40 5

First real problem on the Saab I've come across. Normally this isn't a big deal but, well... finding spare parts are a bit of a problem... :lol

[fliptuner]

Took off noran's exhaust......


Then put it right back on. :okay:

I was supposed to install header and test pipe but test pipe and catback flanges were different.

[fliptuner]

Torque to yield bot? Doesn't seem to be that uncommon.

Nah, I think the spec is only around 20ft/lbs. Some gorilla probably cranked it on and it stretched when I pulled it out.

:ifyouknow:

[kakucaekz]

Took off noran's exhaust......


Then put it right back on. :okay:

I was supposed to install header and test pipe but test pipe and catback flanges were different.

Did you guys start the car with no exhaust? :O

[Noran]

Naw.

[Noran]

White neighborhood. They don't like loud noises.

[fliptuner]

Nah. I already know what it sounds like and didn't want him to get a CEL cause the o2's weren't plugged in.

Plus his mum already thinks I'm too loud. :ifyouknow:

[cunninglinguist]

A little OT. I helped my cousin part out an Accord. I made a more comfortable creeper out of a spare seat.

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa61/livingdead_Ed/20140802_161243_zpsmniyp3yq.jpg (http://s203.photobucket.com/user/livingdead_Ed/media/20140802_161243_zpsmniyp3yq.jpg.html)

[BBMme]

After buying the fiat for my GF, just one month and someone hits it...... passenger door and front panel damage. called ICBC and other stuff..... not happy.

[IMASA]

Picked up some E85 from Arcade station and started on my E85 tune.
That stuff is rocket fuel. Picked up ~20hp and ~40ft lbs on my first map revision and then my clutch started to slip :okay:

[importfruit79]

Picked up some E85 from Arcade station and started on my E85 tune.
That stuff is rocket fuel. Picked up ~20hp and ~40ft lbs on my first map revision and then my clutch started to slip :okay:

Shit that's pretty impressive, I was reading up on it a bit and seems like gas mileage gets worse. What about power increase on a stock tune? Make a difference?

[IMASA]

E85 is oxygenated fuel and has less energy, so you need to spray more of it compared to regular gas. This will mean you get shitty fuel economy but more power because you can run more timing/boost without knock. For my car, I have to scale my MAF curve +~9% to compensate in order to maintain my AFR's.

On a stock tune, if you are not having knock issues with 94, then E85 won't necessary help you. If you can't modify your tune to compensate for the increased fuel requirements, you probably can't run much E85 anyways. My speed3 can run up to a 50/50 mix of E85 without having problems with the CDFP with E85. I'm running a 25% mix just to get my feet wet with E85 tuning.

[TjAlmeida]

Curious as well how it is effecting your fuel mileage. Moar power is great, but fuel mileage is a large concern with e85. buying in the WA is a pain, but only $1.10/L so it balances out the fuel consumption.

[tofu1413]

E85 burns less efficiently than conventional fuel?

[dared3vil0]

Yes. Less energy in it than normal gasoline.

[Energy]

I'm changing my Dinan tune to the JB4 now that we have E85 locally. Can't wait to take advantage of this. Easy power.

[IMASA]

Here's a poor comparison of 94 vs E85 mix with 94 using my old data logs and Vdyno. The logs were taken years apart at different temps, but the point to illustrate is that you can make pretty awesome power with an E85 mix vs straight up 94, but at the expense of fuel economy.

On the 94 I was targeting ~18psi and ~6 degrees of timing at redline. This was a safe tune on 94 with no knock. My car was knock limited on 94.

On 25% E85 + 94 + methanol, I was targeting ~ 20psi and ~14 degrees of timing at redline. This is my methanol injection tune. I didn't get any knock.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3881/14819237294_b52e34b82c_b.jpg

Methanol injection can work just as well as E85, but the factory fuel system is far more robust than aftermarket meth kits.
Being my first time dealing with E85, I guess I'll find out if it's worth the hassle of driving out to West Vancouver to get it and having to mix the fuel.

[importfruit79]

Hmm good to know, I know my cars running like shit right now anyway and needs a tune. Was more so wondering if there would still be an increase in power. I'm not so worried about gas mileage, more thinking about the benefits of using it at the track.

[Noran]

Got my Michelins mounted today

http://i.imgur.com/OQ3pIgI.jpg

Old tires are for sale btw. 225/45/17 Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs ;)

http://i.imgur.com/f5NchIi.jpg

[dared3vil0]

Initial impressions of PSS vs. Z2's?

[Noran]

Z1s.

I've only driven on them for 5kms so I don't have much to say about the PSS other than they're much quieter than Z1s.

[westopher]

It will take a bit of driving before you break em in. When you do......

[Noran]

I'll be sure to give a review. I hope they live up to the hype.

[westopher]

A driving instructor with 30 years of racing experience was commenting on how "set up" my car felt on the track when he drove it at pacific raceways with me in the passenger seat. Coils, and PSS were the only drivability mods on my car at the time. I also couldn't get fast enough to get my ABS to kick in in the hard braking turn in test. Partly due to the fact my car is slow as fuck and didn't have a huge run in to it, and partly due to the fact the tires just wouldn't lose grip. You wont be dissatisfied. Keep in mind you are coming from a great set of tires before though. The wet is where you will really notice the difference.

[dared3vil0]

Keep us updated on how they wear!

[pb.kidz]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t35.0-12/10588383_10152209233707466_111528358_o.jpg?oh=541a c0c76043f74df8045d0c2ebd121e&oe=53E1680A&__gda__=1407261822_8dce72924f76a7045c5b82541c7195c f
oil change
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recharged my intake filters

[Araaadi]

Noran, were you at white pine today with a black tsx se, and blue tl?

[Noran]

I drove to White Pine after I put my tires on but I wasn't with a TSX and TL. They must have just been behind me.

[jtrinh]

Changed rear pads and rotors.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/jtrinh/27546F6D-B216-4F09-BC59-F1E055EAEAD3_zpsiszbt0r3.jpg

Zip tied front under body panel.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/jtrinh/C68A7ECC-F6DF-4879-8A94-C11B77468B9E_zps91ojweef.jpg

[Zedbra]

Yesterday - replaced calipers, rotors, and pads on my VW. Was bleeding the brakes afterwards and discovered that one of the new calipers was leaking from behind the piston seal. No parts stores were delivering yesterday. Borrow a car, to the store, pick up new caliper and voila - I can stop again.

[Ronin]

Too sunny to wash the car today so I did a little interior cleaning instead.

Coming off the lot, despite being CPO, the car was still a little dirty on the inside. Much of the interior trim looked like the the sun visors up top. Cleaned the entire interior and wiped down the dash and trim with 303 Aerospace Protectant.

Will vacuum and stuff later.

[fliptuner]

http://i.imgur.com/76jDolV.jpg

With your commute, that would put me to sleep.

[Ronin]

I'm not one of those people that can't enjoy driving a car if it isn't a manual. Why don't we all go back to clubbing our women and wearing mammoth pelts? I don't think I'd want this car if it had the automatic transmission that's in the Golf but DSG is superior in every way to the manual in a GTI.

Plus double clutch shifts faster...and makes a sweet car farting noise on the upshift that you don't get with the manual gearbox. I can yell "MISSSSSFIRRRINGGGG SYSTEMUUUU!" every time. (Yes, I know it isn't the same thing.)

Vw Golf GTI mk6 DSG Farts - YouTube

Same setup as me. Stage 1 + Carbonio intake + stock exhaust. It's even white.

[yray]

vw clutch pedal is too close to the brake pedal

Gotta skin off my thighs :okay:

[ApePee2]

Opti-coated the wheels: face, spokes and inner barrels.

Going to have the tires mounted, wheels mounted and alignment tomorrow. :woot2:

[SpeedStars]

installed ITR red stitched shift boot on ma lude :cool:

[SpuGen]

Autoglym SRP + HD Wax Beading. MR2. - YouTube

Autoglym SRP followed by HD wax.
Hands down the most hydrophobic wax I've used since Zaino, but cheaper and more user friendly.

Pre Polish, I washed with Meguiars Gold Class, followed by claybar.

Polish/Wax was done by hand, as the paint was already in great condition, apart from a few rock chips.
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[Lowered_Klass]

Looks good!

I find the AG hd wax doesn't last very long, at least in comparison to the Extra Gloss Protection.

Just did the wife's car with SRP, then topped with the Extra Gloss Protection. Turned out awesome, and the beading is unreal.

The HD wax is worth it though, especially if you can grab it on sale at Can Tire.

[Ronin]

Is this Meguiar's wax any good?

Spoilered for unnecessarily large picture of a box of car wax...

http://image.moparmusclemagazine.com/f/miscellaneous/meguiars-gold-class-carnauba-plus-wax-delivers-unmatched-paint-protection/27932828/meguiars-r-gold-class-tm-carnauba-plus-wax.jpg

[importfruit79]

Meguairs is shit, either use automagic, Adams or zaino

[MaaaadMan]

Is this Meguiar's wax any good?

Spoilered for unnecessarily large picture of a box of car wax...

http://image.moparmusclemagazine.com/f/miscellaneous/meguiars-gold-class-carnauba-plus-wax-delivers-unmatched-paint-protection/27932828/meguiars-r-gold-class-tm-carnauba-plus-wax.jpg

I think it's pretty good, I have the paste version of this though. Not as glossy as some of the other waxes but it brings out the colour more.

[immorality]

Looks good David. I've been using the extra gloss protection as well, but after I had my car painted I had it Opti-coated, and now it stays like that without any extra wax/sealant.

New paint on the MR2GR - YouTube

[Zedbra]

I simply drove mine for 300km. I wanted to clear my thoughts, so I turned up the radio, rolled down the windows and went for a nice long drive. Cars can be therapy.

[westopher]

Its the same as how I felt about my bike when I was a kid. As soon as you were allowed to head out on your own, how far you wanted to go and what you wanted to see was only limited by how long you could pedal. Now we can go farther, and faster, just limited by time instead of our own energy now.

[dared3vil0]

^ There was nothing like hopping on pedal bikes with a few buddies and riding until it was dark and you were lost. Good times.

[SpuGen]

Looks good!

I find the AG hd wax doesn't last very long, at least in comparison to the Extra Gloss Protection.

Just did the wife's car with SRP, then topped with the Extra Gloss Protection. Turned out awesome, and the beading is unreal.

The HD wax is worth it though, especially if you can grab it on sale at Can Tire.

HD wax is supposed to just edge out egp in durability since egp is supposed to be a sealant.

Wonder if I can egp over the wax... Apparently the wax can be layered for more gloss.

[snowball]

HD wax is supposed to just edge out egp in durability since egp is supposed to be a sealant.

Wonder if I can egp over the wax... Apparently the wax can be layered for more gloss.

You want to use a sealant under wax, otherwise the wax will break down first and take the sealant with it.

edit: just read up on HD wax and it's not a true carnauba, egp and HD wax appear to be similar products so there's no point of using them both.

[KO7]

Got a front tint ticket today, the cop pulled me over for my 89% light transmission tint.... C'Mon seriously? Waiting to have it removed now

[Ronin]

Don't like the completely black badges available for GTI...ordered these black with a chrome outline ones to see how they'd look.

:notbad:

[tofu1413]

:notbad:

[fliptuner]

Looks better than all black or all chrome (as in the vid you posted). My OCD-ness would probably remove it altogether for symmetry and cleanliness.


I changed my oil the other day and noticed bearing grease inside one of my wheels, so today I changed one of the axles and the MTF, then cleaned all the gooey crap out of the barrel.

[Ronin]

If you take the badge off altogether, there are ugly mounting points behind it on the grille so I thought this was a good way to black it out a little without the $150 badgeless grille.

[fliptuner]

In that case, yeah, that's the best of the 3, IMO.

[JoshuaWong]

Just put on some spacers
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[Ronin]

In that case, yeah, that's the best of the 3, IMO.

Yeah, easy choice between $10 stickers and a $150 grille.

[lilaznviper]

figured out why my alarm wasn't beeping...

http://i.imgur.com/tnsufGT.jpg

[tastic]

Installed a Knight Sports bumper. JDM fitment FTW!
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/ksallsmallver.jpg

[JinxerJack]

Looked at, and keep wishing I could get it back on the road so I can do more of this.
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x840q90/901/lvHSgl.jpg (http://imageshack.com/f/p1lvHSglj)

[dared3vil0]

Switched tires to other side of car to help offset the shoulder damage due to autocross.



http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx27/dared3vil0/Mobile%20Uploads/photo_zps00ef72e9.png?t=1407545663

[Ronin]

Washed and clayed. Apparently I don't have enough microfiber towels so I'm washing before I do polish and wax.

[Expresso]

^^^Your Mazda3 never got this much love.

[richardmozis]

For the first time (in my ownership) I had someone other than myself work on my car. That being said it was an ICBC windshield claim repair done through the Mercedes dealer at Vision auto glass in Burnaby. Turns out they charged ICBC for rubber seals and then just used the old ones. There is also a lot more top end engine noise coming into the cabin. :suspicious:
http://g2.img-dpreview.com/6663E802B6B34865BB231D3028A5304D.jpg
http://g2.img-dpreview.com/CA5AF4D2BCDC4294830D7EAF6FE97545.jpg

[Ronin]

^^^Your Mazda3 never got this much love.

I was young, poor and noob 10 years ago. Now I'm just noob. :)

Another two hours polish and wax. Who says you can't get a mirror finish on white? :D

...no, that's the garage door's wood texture.

[SpeedStars]

Installed a Knight Sports bumper. JDM fitment FTW!
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/ksallsmallver.jpg
OOOH so that was you! Saw it get done at Otto :thumbs:

[68style]

I'm not one of those people that can't enjoy driving a car if it isn't a manual. Why don't we all go back to clubbing our women and wearing mammoth pelts? I don't think I'd want this car if it had the automatic transmission that's in the Golf but DSG is superior in every way to the manual in a GTI.


Uh yah... if you're a girl and love huge repair bills. Or maybe if you're a pirate and your peg leg keeps slipping off the clutch pedal.

Seriously though, it's cool if people want the DSG for their own reasons, but don't say it's better than the manual in every single way. Unless you live in LA.

[bcrdukes]

I was young, poor and noob 10 years ago. Now I'm just noob. :)

Are you Hyde 3.0? :suspicious:

[Ronin]

I just want my ricer farts. :)

[underscore]

Uh yah... if you're a girl and love huge repair bills. Or maybe if you're a pirate and your peg leg keeps slipping off the clutch pedal.

Seriously though, it's cool if people want the DSG for their own reasons, but don't say it's better than the manual in every single way. Unless you live in LA.

It's impossible to be better than a manual in every single way, since one way that the manual is superior is letting you properly row your own gears.

[Energy]

The only time I'd want a DSG type gearbox is if I were actually on a track, racing competitively, and every millisecond counts.

On the street, give me a manual.

[hud 91gt]

Did the front struts

[LP700-4]

Can't say i agree with manual being best on a GTI.

For some reason VW manual gearboxes always felt weird to me. I test drove both the DSG and manual GTI while ago and the manual felt like other VW manuals ive driven. Maybe its to do with different clutch engagement points or something but the only way i'd get a gti would be in DSG also.

[Zedbra]

Washed it twice with dish soap, then a good polish with AG, then a good hand wax with AG High Def - she's nice and shiny now. At this point it is more for rust protection rather than looks, as my paint is toast up front after 280k

[immorality]

Installed longer studs up front and added a 5mm spacer.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/immorality/94%20MR2/DSC_00302_zpsgevurial.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/immorality/94%20MR2/DSC_00372_zpscosxrpzc.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/immorality/94%20MR2/DSC_0033_zpspnt6pyaf.jpg

[KO7]

Uh yah... if you're a girl and love huge repair bills. Or maybe if you're a pirate and your peg leg keeps slipping off the clutch pedal.

Seriously though, it's cool if people want the DSG for their own reasons, but don't say it's better than the manual in every single way. Unless you live in LA.

We're not in LA, but Vancouver is ranked second worst for traffic congestion in North America after LA....

I went from a manual car to a DSG GTI as well cause of my commute. You try going through Steveston and No.5 road, and then Knight street bridge to Vancouver every weekday afternoon rush hour with a manual car... gets old fast.

[c4@urdoor]

A manual commuter car........

Never again. :QQ:

[westopher]

Actually, its really not that hard to use a clutch.

[bcrdukes]

Actually, its really not that hard to use a clutch.

The outstanding and dignified citizens of Revscene say otherwise. :whistle:

[multicartual]

Actually, its really not that hard to use a clutch.


I love driving a manual!!!


Something about shifting gears helps keep you present and connected. Right now my ABS isn't working on my car either and, ho-lee-fuk, you have to be on your game when driving with 0 driver assists!


How long until the next trendy thing in cars is the driverless option? People will be sitting in the backseat of their own car on their phone and drunk/high while the car drives itself.

[hud 91gt]

I think I passed a black matted out A6 yesterday with that option. Guy was toking up a little Mary J out of a fancy bong while the car was going up Abbot. He was sitting in the drivers seat though.

[ilvtofu]

I love driving a manual!!!


Something about shifting gears helps keep you present and connected. Right now my ABS isn't working on my car either and, ho-lee-fuk, you have to be on your game when driving with 0 driver assists!


How long until the next trendy thing in cars is the driverless option? People will be sitting in the backseat of their own car on their phone and drunk/high while the car drives itself.

how are you driving on the street that you are noticing you don't have ABS or TCS, etc....? Maybe you should get some better tires.

[mb_]

A manual commuter car........

Never again. :QQ:

I commute from Surrey to North Van and I don't think it's bad at all driving a manual in stop and go traffic. If anything, it's the heat that annoys me lol

Anyways, back on topic...

Found my 3rd coolant leak this summer...

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Fixed it at 12:30AM so that counts as today :troll:

http://i.imgur.com/JiCLxBP.jpg

[tofu1413]

get an aircooled 911. never leak coolant again :troll:

[multicartual]

how are you driving on the street that you are noticing you don't have ABS or TCS, etc....? Maybe you should get some better tires.

ABS light is on... and the 302 with the T5 in my E36 BMW puts down power through 225 tires and a 3.91 rear gear.... BURNOUT MACHINE!!!

[underscore]

mb_ I feel your pain, I hate those stupid gaskets.

I love driving a manual!!!


Something about shifting gears helps keep you present and connected. Right now my ABS isn't working on my car either and, ho-lee-fuk, you have to be on your game when driving with 0 driver assists!


How long until the next trendy thing in cars is the driverless option? People will be sitting in the backseat of their own car on their phone and drunk/high while the car drives itself.

What the fuck is ABS?

[richardmozis]

Pressed in some new lower control arm bushings (sorry for the phone pics)
http://g1.img-dpreview.com/9F3A00460CB1468BA9B831BF3208191D.jpg

[PandaDog]

Restored my plastic headlights... car look brand new again :fullofwin:

Also did some fender liner trimming earlier so I don't rub

[MaaaadMan]

What the fuck is ABS?

:suspicious:

[richardmozis]

:suspicious:
http://www.gfps.com/appgate/ecat/common_flow/100005/data/pool/1849/web560x400.jpg

[sdubfid]

Found out why I am down on power, one of the hamsters escaped from my engine

http://i.imgur.com/5UKX1ED.jpg

Warnign to peta fans

http://i.imgur.com/rA0QNLY.jpg

[underscore]

:suspicious:

I know what it is, but none of my vehicles have it, even the 2000 Cherokee oddly enough.

[Ronin]

Rinsed off the million bugs that I murdered driving to Seattle and back yesterday.

[MindBomber]

this obviously isn't what i did to my car today but this is an interesting mechanical gif that's suited to the thread overall.

how an impact wrench works.

http://gfycat.com/OpenFatherlyGopher

[belaud]

Drove it home...

http://photos-c.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-xpf1/10547237_704975492902778_355259061_n.jpg

Then swapped the Nardi to a very rare Prodrive wheel!

http://photos-c.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-xap1/925350_1461459284140738_594244396_n.jpg

[you!]

^^ is the block all sleeved now and tuning all done?

how much did it put down this time?

[c4@urdoor]

Restored my plastic headlights... car look brand new again :fullofwin:

Also did some fender liner trimming earlier so I don't rub

Pics bro. Restored headlights give me a boner. Yucky, evil haze.

[westopher]

Installed bmw motorsport international glove box trim and replaced my haggard non fitting floor mats with some decent condition fitting floor mats.
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5568/14905977546_66184805c3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oHc2NS)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/oHc2NS) by westophervan (https://www.flickr.com/people/84557746@N05/), on Flickr

[dared3vil0]

So minty. :megusta:

[tastic]

16 years old...certainly doesn't look it...not even close. Well done!

[tofu1413]

dat steering wheel :megusta:

[PandaDog]

Updated the look of the taillights

[RevYouUp]

wow the interior of your e36 has aged really well

[belaud]

^^ is the block all sleeved now and tuning all done?

how much did it put down this time?

Engine is currently,

Benson sleeved
Bore'd out to 99.75mm
CP Pistons
CP Rods
ACL Race Bearings
ARP Head Studs
Cosworth HP Oil Pump

Currently on a break in tune, got another 800 miles to go before I can make big power...

[westopher]

wow the interior of your e36 has aged really well

16 years old...certainly doesn't look it...not even close. Well done!

So minty. :megusta:
Thanks guys. Really trying to keep the interior nice, and modernize it a bit at the same time.

[jasonturbo]

Sold it, M3 went for asking price to a very nice young med student, I have first right of refusal when he goes to sell it :)

#wenttoagoodhome

[westopher]

Congrats man. It was a gorgeous car, replaced by something even better.

[GS8]

First undercarriage scrape leaving a parking lot. I heard one pedestrian:

'OHHHHHHHHH'

datlowlyfestyle

[multicartual]

http://i.imgur.com/OCd2iC3.jpg

Washed it for the first time, ever!

[dared3vil0]

Oh it's a sedan. Kinda cool!

[Noran]

Aligned at The Speed Syndicate and had my Private Label MFG header put on at RG.

More details in the link in my sig if you're interested in that stuff.

RG did an awesome job fabricating a new end piece and flange on the test pipe.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JwTP2Knsmps/U_B7rFcWVtI/AAAAAAAAAI4/tfoNVpH0fEI/s1600/20140816_134124.jpg

[BABU]

Home made turbo fan style wheel cover
http://i.imgur.com/IjCUGcZ.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/oUhT3d0.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/o78eVoV.jpg

[Lomac]

Resealed the trim around the windshield.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/p180x540/10524678_10154497957840080_2462726793001711729_n.j pg?oh=610bf020838176de541450c49243c7de&oe=547A728B&__gda__=1416215197_bddbd3d33b7b03fa3f4c98cf16a2310 5

Had to drive the car 200km only a couple hours after resealing the trim, hence the painters tape.

Also cleaned the IAC and air intake sensor, as well as fixed a leak in the coolant overflow hose. Oh, and reseated the headlights. The previous owner fucked it up some how... :rolleyes:

[Ronin]

Home made turbo fan style wheel cover

What? Is there a reason for this?

[fliptuner]

I thought the green tape was the seal. :troll:

[BABU]

^no just bored, took it off after fitting. Was tying for this look
http://i.imgur.com/siRHQOQ.png

[Ronin]

I don't know what look you're going for but the three quarters rear shot...totally thought it was a Mustang. But hey, if you like it, then don't let me rain on your parade.

LOL maybe it's just me but I think all four wheels should...match.

[fliptuner]

Go to start my car at 4:30 Sunday morning and the clutch pedal is on the floor.

Check the fluid and:
http://i.imgur.com/64pMbRo.jpg

Look under the dash:
http://i.imgur.com/HGD9tae.jpg

Replaced and bled:
http://i.imgur.com/ZbLMbK5.jpg

While I was at it, cleaned the TB and intake, changed fuel filter, adj. rear brakes, seafoamed and went for a rip before changing the oil then washed it up.

South Surrey to Coquitlam is a fun ride w/o a clutch pedal.

[Gerbs]

http://i.imgur.com/WSEE1Ig.jpg
Got a wald spoiler replica, diffuser, and f sport exhuast :toot:

Wow picture quality looks ugly lol

[underscore]

Go to start my car at 4:30 Sunday morning and the clutch pedal is on the floor.

Check the fluid and:
http://i.imgur.com/64pMbRo.jpg

Look under the dash:
http://i.imgur.com/HGD9tae.jpg

Replaced and bled:
http://i.imgur.com/ZbLMbK5.jpg

While I was at it, cleaned the TB and intake, changed fuel filter, adj. rear brakes, seafoamed and went for a rip before changing the oil then washed it up.

South Surrey to Coquitlam is a fun ride w/o a clutch pedal.

Find out where the fluid went and clean it up before it eats the paint and causes rust.

[SpartanAir]

Installed Tein Type CS coilovers on the Stag...doesn't look like a Dakar rally car anymore :fuckyea:

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb10/SpartanAir/Stagea/IMG_20140816_181928.jpg

[tastic]

Replaced the faux CF vinyl from my interior pieces with a real gel-coated CF kit.

http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/235e2fed-15c6-44d0-86d5-349ff6872741.jpg
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/cfinteriorkit2-1.jpg

[underscore]

Every time I sign my car up for an event it breaks, this is now the third time it has broken after being signed up for an event (this time less than 24 hours later). So today I fiddled with a few things, no luck yet though.

FUCK YOU CAR. I saved it's sorry ass from the junkyard and this is the thanks I get.

[Qmx323]

New tires and oil change.

:concentrate:

anyone using one of those fumoto drain valves? seems like it would make oil change jobs so easy lol

[tastic]

New tires and oil change.

:concentrate:

anyone using one of those fumoto drain valves? seems like it would make oil change jobs so easy lol

Fumoto valves are awesome. I have it on my car now and it makes oil changes a breeze. No need for new crush washers or making a mess. I have the one with the short nipple so draining is as easy as attaching a hose to the end, flipping the switch and draining directly into the jug. No pan, no mess.

[Energy]

New tires and oil change.

:concentrate:

anyone using one of those fumoto drain valves? seems like it would make oil change jobs so easy lol

Had it on my old s2k. It made oil changes a breeze.

[Grim]

Go to start my car at 4:30 Sunday morning and the clutch pedal is on the floor.

Check the fluid and:
http://i.imgur.com/64pMbRo.jpg

Look under the dash:
http://i.imgur.com/HGD9tae.jpg

Replaced and bled:
http://i.imgur.com/ZbLMbK5.jpg

While I was at it, cleaned the TB and intake, changed fuel filter, adj. rear brakes, seafoamed and went for a rip before changing the oil then washed it up.

South Surrey to Coquitlam is a fun ride w/o a clutch pedal.

clean the fluid out of the carpet real good if it soaked through.
that crap will make your cock pit rust

[Nvasion]

Any local places have the fumoto valve?

[Shark Tank]

http://i.imgur.com/OCd2iC3.jpg

Washed it for the first time, ever!

You know what to do...

Plastic Black or Powder coat Black http://i.imgur.com/BoiwtO5.jpg

[dared3vil0]

I think the wheels that are on it look fantastic haha

[fliptuner]

clean the fluid out of the carpet real good if it soaked through.
that crap will make your cock pit rust

Nah, it just started seeping onto the adjustment rod and I left the res attached when I removed it. S'all good.

No one likes a rusty cock. :troll:

[GS8]

Decided today would be the day I pushed the fuck out of my G8's suspension.

Found some roads less traveled by and did my thing.

There's something about pushing a 3800lb car to its near limit and not feeling any resistance. This thing is near slot like and feels like a much smaller vehicle with how well it responds.

Funny thing is I started getting shitless but the car could keep going.

Track day?

:considered::drunk:

[The_AK]

bought new angel eye leds since the current ghetto fab isnt working

[dared3vil0]

Decided today would be the day I pushed the fuck out of my G8's suspension.

Found some roads less traveled by and did my thing.

There's something about pushing a 3800lb car to its near limit and not feeling any resistance. This thing is near slot like and feels like a much smaller vehicle with how well it responds.

Funny thing is I started getting shitless but the car could keep going.

Track day?

:considered::drunk:

ORP Sep 21. Cost is 320 but that includes 2 entries. 162.50 each. I'll buy the extra one. GO GO GO!

Edit: Found another entry, never mind on that.

Edit 2: Still come! Will be insanely fun!

[trollguy]

You know what to do...



actually, to make it look even more surrey, i'd suggest he get some E46 M3 replicas

[tastic]

Any local places have the fumoto valve?

Cheapest is still online...either from their site directly:

Fumoto Valve | Qwik Valve™ (http://www.qwikvalve.com/)

or via their ebay storefront:

seller: qwikvalve2005

When I was shopping for mine, I only found one locally and it was 2.5X the price of buying directly from the site.

[brrrz]

http://s1.postimg.org/6sd334znz/10599629_10154546494980637_1507105597650434061_n.j pg (http://postimage.org/)

Installed on the Buuurrrzzzz

[threezero]

Change the oil myself today. First time doing an oil change and the frs makes it sooo easy.

Engine feel so smooth now except the fa20 is still a freakin loud engine making all kind of noises...

[Ikkaku]

Changed one of the bulbs on our c300's eyelid (2 bulbs each side)

Damn thing has minimal space, and the wires are so short.

Oh, and mercedes gives you blue tinted bulbs so the random GE bulb I bought from Canadian tire doesn't colour match with the rest *shakes fist*

[belaud]

Did this for anime revolution, too bad my own car was not ready :okay:

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[J.C]

ooooooo
do my car next!!

[MaaaadMan]

Mounted the new dashcam with the help of XxSupa and just finished tucking in the wires.

http://s18.postimg.org/3v7cz5nk9/10620650_10152240099751244_6227578037942998482_n.j pg

[radioman]

Decided I want to start pissing off neighbors.

http://i.imgur.com/xUhw6vy.jpg


http://i.imgur.com/plmlk0K.jpg

Def bought the car for trunk space.

http://i.imgur.com/UBx40YC.jpg

[T4RAWR]

well...

been a while since i've done anything.

mounted a new toy on the roof rack today:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t1.0-9/10565035_10100327533817563_6340275712303933320_n.j pg

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found a suitable place to do a quick test at night:

no lights

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headlights

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/10600585_10100327642220323_5212842066326509081_n.j pg?oh=594939fdcbab1a945a4d5b87de3bf3c2&oe=545D523D&__gda__=1416627152_4549174e2834ee6e9d58d259c875a60 6

led light bar


https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10352324_10100327642240283_8355612408810494276_n.j pg?oh=71a6a7ccf9e0340fa09f307433ff994f&oe=54781A2A&__gda__=1416129919_41b9da9a6ea4370f090ad830cf56387 1

:lawl:


need to wire up my blue sea systems fuse block and 100amp breaker on another weekend so i can clean up the wiring in the engine bay


:fullofwin:

[dared3vil0]

T4RAWR's cell number>Snow tires.


:troll:

[underscore]

well...

been a while since i've done anything.

mounted a new toy on the roof rack today:

need to wire up my blue sea systems fuse block and 100amp breaker on another weekend so i can clean up the wiring in the engine bay


:fullofwin:

Where'd you get the light bar?

[meme405]

Make sure you either turn that bar around when driving along, or have a plastic cover for it.

I got a warning last week in my work truck when driving down from the interior, cause mine was just bare.

[boibuddha]

I decided to remove some black trim above each of my wheel arches.

I felt like they created an illusion of my car being higher than it truly is.

BEFORE
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/boibuddha/Mobile%20Uploads/20140824_084222_zpsnkocwzyb.jpg

AFTER
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/boibuddha/Mobile%20Uploads/20140824_084138_zps2eugmms9.jpg

[radioman]

Heres a video of the exhaust. Obviously different in person but a lot louder than stock exhaust lol

ISIS downpipe and test pipe - YouTube

ISIS Exhaust 2.0T Genesis coupe - YouTube

[Lomac]

Ordered 25 different parts for my car late last night off of Rock Auto. So while I wait for those parts to come in, I figured I'd tackle another project I've been meaning to do.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/11290_10154523679255080_695522832575568096_n.jpg

Also got an Autometer tri-gauge dash mount on order to hold my Boost/Vac, Oil Pressure and A/F gauges.

And, yes... I'm aware my car is dirty as hell. It's going to be parked in a week for a month while I do some work on it, so I'm not overly concerned about how clean it is. :p




Thinking quite hard about either chipping the current ECU or simply running a stand alone management system in the near future. Would certainly make upgrading the turbo and adding a sprayer a lot simpler.

[T4RAWR]

Where'd you get the light bar?

group buy on bc toyota 4wd facebook page.

Make sure you either turn that bar around when driving along, or have a plastic cover for it.

I got a warning last week in my work truck when driving down from the interior, cause mine was just bare.

thats odd, never been hassled for my other lights when i ran them without covers.

thanks for the heads up i'll look for some covers.

[dvst8]

Looked at the scratches some focker left on my driver side rear bumper! FU hit n runners!

[Noran]

Heres a video of the exhaust. Obviously different in person but a lot louder than stock exhaust lol

ISIS downpipe and test pipe - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd2vEZhtWE0&list=UUS_e2C8GhHyGsAgnnEthiwA)

ISIS Exhaust 2.0T Genesis coupe - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37qib58wajc&list=UUS_e2C8GhHyGsAgnnEthiwA)

Needs a flyby video :troll:

[underscore]

Got tired of the Cherokee and GTFour not running right so I built a boost leak tester to check for intake leaks, turns out the Cherokee had a popped O2 sensor fuse (wish I knew that before I bought new relays) but no leaks and the GTFour had a couple boost leaks from clamps that had loosened off and a shitty BOV.

Tightened the clamps, replaced the "SSQV-style" BOV with a legit HKS SSQV and it's running nearly perfectly now.

[R. Mutt]

Finally installed my Toxicfab v3 ceramic coated manifold, cam sensor shield and ETS stainless steel upper radiator hose. Manifold has been sitting in the storage room for almost a year. She looks like she means business now:

http://i.imgur.com/ks5Mttp.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/s4gX2O8.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/jdwn12t.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/JVlB6Kd.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/2HMT7lT.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/FP8uAqU.jpg

[Traverse]

thats odd, never been hassled for my other lights when i ran them without covers.

thanks for the heads up i'll look for some covers.

I've known a few people that have been told to cover them up. Anything above your grill/hood needs a cover.

[underscore]

I've known a few people that have been told to cover them up. Anything above your grill/hood needs a cover.

Anything considered an "off road light" need to be covered as well IIRC, since you're only allowed to have a certain number of "exposed" forward facing lights.

[GS8]

Rewired DRLs from the Low beams to the new parking lights

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r25/Crimson_Jackal/Cars/IMG_20140826_1503032_zps96005d5d.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r25/Crimson_Jackal/Cars/IMG_20140826_150359_zpsf3a4c220.jpg

Which are actually bitch swacks

[Traverse]

Anything considered an "off road light" need to be covered as well IIRC, since you're only allowed to have a certain number of "exposed" forward facing lights.

hmm you may be right, i was only told above the grill when i asked. my jeep buddies run them off there bumpers and have never been told to cover them. even one of the guys who was told to cover his roof mounted lights didn't need to cover his kc's on the bumper.

im sure its one of those thing that depends on how the cops day is going.

[underscore]

Well there's a few laws at play, you've got the max/min height of lights law and then you have the total number of lights law. If you've only got a couple lights and they're near the height of your headlights you're probably fine, if you have a lot of lights or they're high/low you might need to cover them.

[C-unit]

Car is finally painted!!!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/10644982_10154510386740500_6980027472495719782_n.j pg

[yelnats8]

Got my wheels dipped over the weekend.

Before
http://i59.tinypic.com/o6g2oj.jpg

After
http://i57.tinypic.com/28s8qcm.jpg

[kunoman1]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/p526x296/10600460_10203498783083359_1562480651883666298_n.j pg?oh=fcfa8807ceecdb9232a72742c4588d4a&oe=5470CA86&__gda__=1416156793_4ba536206e260f4f9948e0f1892cc01 4

Prepped the car for Calgary, fresh oil change and topped up all the fluids

[The_AK]

Finished installing angel eyes about an hour ago. Stupid! Spent like an hour or so trying to figure out why one side would light up but not the other. Wasn't the CCFL tubes, wasn't the ignitors, turned out to be a loose wire on the relay! :failed: Oh well, those are done. Next tasks is to deactivate drls and then swap out the corner bulbs to orange with smoked lenses.

[DontFrontOnMe]

Well it wasnt today, but i traded it in on a new one, and then proceeded to install a tuner and break it, then had to send off my pcm and the tuner back to diablosport. Win!

[91cord]

replaced waterpump,tensioner and all chain guides on the FX

http://i59.tinypic.com/5x4wev.jpg

[meme405]

replaced waterpump,tensioner and all chain guides on the FX

http://i59.tinypic.com/5x4wev.jpg

Nice! I didn't know you had polished the timing cover and stuff as well.

Looks awesome.

[Energy]

Changed my battery. That is it.

[GS8]

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r25/Crimson_Jackal/Cars/10653524_10154510407775321_7883428036638007274_n_z psdfadf904.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r25/Crimson_Jackal/Cars/10653876_10154510407875321_9193466323332652414_n_z ps7843ce38.jpg

Samsung LEDs for your feets

Also, that stack of papers in that pouch is for almost all the work I've done to this car in 18 months :heckno:

[hud 91gt]

22181Apartment car restoration. Polished valve cover.
Before and after. It's no show winning polish job so I doubt I'll protect it just yet.

[hud 91gt]

After

[C-unit]

:heckno:

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[Ronin]

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r25/Crimson_Jackal/Cars/10653524_10154510407775321_7883428036638007274_n_z psdfadf904.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r25/Crimson_Jackal/Cars/10653876_10154510407875321_9193466323332652414_n_z ps7843ce38.jpg

Samsung LEDs for your feets

Also, that stack of papers in that pouch is for almost all the work I've done to this car in 18 months :heckno:

I'm tempted to do this with dimmed red LEDs.

[The_AK]

From yesterday's installation

https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t1.0-9/10408762_10153057481598362_1289505696933550961_n.j pg

[hud 91gt]

Good progress today. Cut, bent and flared my rear lines today and installed the stainless hoses. Installed one side of some sway bar end links I pieced together. Started on the front lines but realized I was making bubble flares instead of double flares so I'm going to have to redo that process.

[hud 91gt]

Oh yeah and put this back on

[meme405]

I'm tempted to do this with dimmed red LEDs.

Just use one of those LED kits with a controller. That way you can dim them as you like, change the colours, make them strobe, and best of all, they can be turned off when you don't want them.

[Akinari]

Spent 3 hours total washing polishing and restoring the plastic panels with Meguiar's Back to Black (stuff is magic in a bottle).

Then later in the evening, popped the hood open and attempted to re-aim the headlights, the driver's side HID ballast burnt out as soon as I flicked on the lights and started smoking like mad. Pulled out both HID bulbs and electrical taped up all the unplugged connectors, stuck my old halogens back in as a temporary measure until the new ballast arrives.

:fuuuuu:

I hate when shit breaks.

[DontFrontOnMe]

Re-installed the PCM in my 2014 Ram that has 2600kms on it, so I could drive the thing again. Thanks Diablosport, it was nice having a 50k paperweight in my driveway for 7 days.