[mmmmmic]

yeah. it fogs up.

I cleaned the windows and it was a bit better.

I plan on just rain X- ing the insides :lawl:


turn heat all the way up.
fresh air (recirculate off)
leave a window gap open.

i never had a problem with windows fogging up without a/c.

[Fafine]

turn heat all the way up.
fresh air (recirculate off)
leave a window gap open.

i never had a problem with windows fogging up without a/c.

then its gets too hot
the shaving cream on windows works
smear it on then wipe it off lol

[boibuddha]

I use this stuff from the dollar store (found in the air freshener/cleaner section)
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lXgxJsKFud4/S-YeTAb5KBI/AAAAAAAAGpo/TWG3FGxBPJo/s1600/damptrap1.jpg
I find that it helps reduce the amount of condensation build up. One in the spare wheel and one in the rear right pocket of my civic hatch.

The best way I have dealt with the moisture was to fix all the leaks in these old Hondas though.
Official EF CRX/Civic water leak thread - Honda-Tech (http://honda-tech.com/honda-crx-ef-civic-1988-1991-3/official-ef-crx-civic-water-leak-thread-2832053/)

Ten minutes of driving and the windows are clear (like any other car without leaks).

[pingu81]

^ not a bad price. Get the Dri-Z-Air refill that come in the jug (Lordco or Canadian Tire). When it all turns to water, dump it out and re-use the container.

[westopher]

Started removing my leather interior for the swap.:whistle:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3952/15732657421_297470abe8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pYeYWa)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/pYeYWa) by westophervan (https://www.flickr.com/people/84557746@N05/), on Flickr

[white rocket]

^^Did you get Euro spec interior or something?

[westopher]

Maybbeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee:toot:

[tofu1413]

Cloth interior? :megusta:

[BABU]

Westopher going lightweight, and rollcage !

[jmanhas]

Started removing my leather interior for the swap.:whistle:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3952/15732657421_297470abe8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pYeYWa)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/pYeYWa) by westophervan (https://www.flickr.com/people/84557746@N05/), on Flickr

your interior is so mint!

[joquio]

Started removing my leather interior for the swap.:whistle:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3952/15732657421_297470abe8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pYeYWa)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/pYeYWa) by westophervan (https://www.flickr.com/people/84557746@N05/), on Flickr

Sell me your front seats damn it!

[hud 91gt]

I'm a little sad. Those seats looked mint.

[asian_XL]

If u dont give fat chicks and chubby dudes a ride, any passenger seat will look mint, my old e36 rear seat was mint and smell like new.

[tastic]

Started removing my leather interior for the swap.:whistle:


I like those seats! Are they being swapped out too? Just curious...not vulturin' lol!

[westopher]

Lol yeah they are coming out. They aren't perfect though, but pretty good shape, never mind the fact that I think leather seats are the worst things to happen to cars. Too cold, too hot, sticky, sweaty and slippery all at the same time. Might just keep them, might sell them if someone wants to pay me the right price.

[underscore]

^ Agreed completely, I hate leather in cars. That said, I'd use them as chairs in my house.

[Energy]

Lol yeah they are coming out. They aren't perfect though, but pretty good shape, never mind the fact that I think leather seats are the worst things to happen to cars. Too cold, too hot, sticky, sweaty and slippery all at the same time. Might just keep them, might sell them if someone wants to pay me the right price.

Are you getting the hurricane alcantara interior?

[dared3vil0]

Nothing finer than Alcantara seats. :megusta:

[Volvo-brickster]

swapped a CV joint...took 3 hours :failed:

FSM says drop the lower control arm....one bolt kept spinning but wouldn't come out.

Tried to drop the lower ball joint, cotter pin rusted and was a PITA. Couldn't get the ball joint to break free even when smashing what it goes through with a 3 lb mini sledge.

Tried to separate wheel assembly from strut tower, one bolt was seized and wouldn't budge.

Ended up unbolting the strut from the upper mounts, used spring compressors to create some wiggle room and wrestled the damn thing out.

PITA

http://i62.tinypic.com/2gxpx1u.jpg

http://i62.tinypic.com/2804o6e.jpg

http://i60.tinypic.com/ua2ah.jpg

http://i60.tinypic.com/16gdbes.jpg

http://i57.tinypic.com/15i85zq.jpg

[Klondike]

I use this stuff from the dollar store (found in the air freshener/cleaner section)
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lXgxJsKFud4/S-YeTAb5KBI/AAAAAAAAGpo/TWG3FGxBPJo/s1600/damptrap1.jpg
I find that it helps reduce the amount of condensation build up. One in the spare wheel and one in the rear right pocket of my civic hatch.

The best way I have dealt with the moisture was to fix all the leaks in these old Hondas though.
Official EF CRX/Civic water leak thread - Honda-Tech (http://honda-tech.com/honda-crx-ef-civic-1988-1991-3/official-ef-crx-civic-water-leak-thread-2832053/)

Ten minutes of driving and the windows are clear (like any other car without leaks).

I bought a similar thing at Daiso but it had a charcoal filter in it too. It really helps the condensation.

[E.D.C.5]

replaced primary o2 sensor and switched to winters... :(

[kkthind]

Replaced wiper blades today. Replaced it with rainX latitude. Pretty good wiper blades and noticeably more quiet :notbad:

[jinxcrusader]

I'm tempted to try PIAA wiper blades. Will need to swap them out soon.

[Tr1ll]

I'm tempted to try PIAA wiper blades. Will need to swap them out soon.

Do it. Got mine last winter and they're awesome.

[jinxcrusader]

Excellent, just bought some from tirerack now. Can't wait for it to arrive.

[PandaDog]

Heads up, Amazon.com is having 2for1 RainX Latitude wiper blades, and there's a $10 mail in rebate

[J.C]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t31.0-8/1291782_10152806068790734_5957213447161858465_o.jp g

lowered the rear, got rear upper control arms, rear spaced further out, aligned, and installed dual catch cans

[threezero]

Heads up, Amazon.com is having 2for1 RainX Latitude wiper blades, and there's a $10 mail in rebate

Link to the deal?

[PandaDog]

Link to the deal?

Amazon.com: Rain-X 5079282-1 Latitude Wiper Blade - 28" (Pack of 1): Automotive (http://www.amazon.com/Rain-X-5079282-1-Latitude-Wiper-Blade/dp/B00DGVX3YK/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1415606896&sr=8-7&keywords=rainx)

[threezero]

^added 2 to cart and its $26 doesn't see any discount for buy 1 get 1 free?

[PandaDog]

^You have to checkout for the discount to apply

[OGCStrike]

changed front brake rotors for some oem brembo ones :fuckyea:

[vexor]

Took the bumpsticks out & ordered new valve shims

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3945/15575569538_af6053d882_b.jpg

[threezero]

went to the junkyard in hope of getting a new blower motor. did not realize they no longer provide tools :(

the cigarette lighter on the ef also crapped out. seems like everything is dying, engine still feels like its got another 100k+ km to go though lol hondas.

[fliptuner]

You went to the wreckers without tools? :fuckthatshit:

[H.Specter]

ready for the cold and a berk track pipe
http://i.imgur.com/waW82mZ.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/CwGdjz4.jpg

[underscore]

Replaced the completely toasted rear shocks in the Cherokee with some shiny new Bilstien ones (damn things been getting more love than anything else). I had been putting it off since I knew attempting to remove the shocks is all but guaranteed to snap the upper bolts off in the captive nuts. Sure enough 3/4 snapped but a few minutes with a sledge and a punch busted the nuts out to be replaced with bolts. I'll have to redo the bolts though as I forgot to put washers on the bolts before feeding them though the chassis.

https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t31.0-8/10368807_10154878021295193_2586604315665249899_o.j pg

[ButterFingers]

fixed a gasket leak with some new gasket rubber. Checking out a set of used koni yellows tomorrow, hopefully that will work out. :concentrate:

[Lowered_Klass]

Removed the HID lighting the previous owner installed in both the headlights AND foglights.

I refuse to drive a vehicle with HID's, when no projector lens is used.

At least the previous owner installed (or had them installed) correctly, as I ended up having to remove the front bumper to get at the ballasts, etc. Friggin' pain in the ass lol

[i-vtecyo]

from a coolant leak on a thermostat housing to rebuilding the head..

FML..

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t35.0-12/10813643_10154834030240525_913388676_o.jpg?oh=83c2 7bc8bd24617ca58cb33dc1500899&oe=5466510F&__gda__=1415998779_6419c93d65856542864fcc7045ba966 9

[!Aznboi128]

ooooo vr6

[Liquid_o2]

Removed the HID lighting the previous owner installed in both the headlights AND foglights.

I refuse to drive a vehicle with HID's, when no projector lens is used.

At least the previous owner installed (or had them installed) correctly, as I ended up having to remove the front bumper to get at the ballasts, etc. Friggin' pain in the ass lol

Could you clarify the cons to having HID's when no projector lens is used? I was thinking of possibly going down that route, but haven't fully researched it out yet.

[inv4zn]

Imagine you want to water your lawn, and you want to upgrade your water pressure so there's more water coming out. The water here is analogous to light output.

So you go and purchase a system that outputs more water - this is the HID kit.

Now, you're supposed to also buy a new hose that is meant to spray the larger volume of water in a nice, defined spray - this is the projectors.

...but you don't. Because the hose (projectors) are expensive, hard to install, and you think to yourself fuckit.

So instead of using the proper hose, you get a garbage bin and just spray the shit out of everything. You're soaking your neighbour's lawn, their pets and children, and everyone around you, and ironically, the water that was meant to water your lawn is ending up everywhere else.

Projectors align the brighter light into useable light in front of you. Reflectors just scatter the light everywhere, you blind everyone in front of you, and you're actually getting less usable light.

Edit: Added picture - Reflectors on left, projectors on right.
http://www.focusst.org/forum/attachments/focus-st-appearance/22673d1382055670-plug-play-hid-kit-st-halogens-comparehid.jpg

[KarPop]

Using HID in a halogen projector can be just as bad. Halogen projectors are not designed to displace the beam like Hid so in the end you receive scattered, intensified beams and potentially poor cut off shield.

[jjson]

^^Hmm... so you're saying a hose is more expensive than a booster pump/pressure tank?
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[Lowered_Klass]

Could you clarify the cons to having HID's when no projector lens is used? I was thinking of possibly going down that route, but haven't fully researched it out yet.

Thanks to inv4zn for saving me the explanation lol

Save yourself the money, time, and potential ticket for running HID's in reflector style headlights.

What you should do, and your best bet, is to go and buy some good halogen bulbs. Like Silverstars, etc etc. You'll be amazed at the difference they'll make compared to standard halogens. Not to mention they'll be much better than those shitty HID kits you're thinking of getting.

[threezero]

brought a blower motor, new key and lock from a honda wizard in abborsford. spent the night taking the old blower motor out. fuck that was a pain in the ass. strip one of the stupid plastic screw/rivet on the dash so that will need to be replace in the future…. got the old blower out though! plug the new one in and verify that it runs. now all i need is to buy some silicone to seal the up the new one when i put it in. quite proud of myself :fuckyea:

http://i.imgur.com/kpcEi9Q.jpg

[LP700-4]

How do some manufacturers get HID's that dont glare in reflectors? For example some G35's have them, old S classes, older volvos, they all have HID's in reflectors but they dont glare

[Akinari]

How do some manufacturers get HID's that dont glare in reflectors? For example some G35's have them, old S classes, older volvos, they all have HID's in reflectors but they dont glare
Don't forget a ton of older Lexus cars and pretty much every car in Japan for the last 5-10 years including really basic econoboxes like the Jazz/Fit and Yaris/Vitz.

Even the JDM Element had factory halogen HIDs back in '03 and '04, however the reflector inside the headlight unit was visually designed differently from the non-HID USDM model.

[asian_XL]

Take my S320 for example. It has reflector Xenon, no glare at any point above the headlights, but can see the road clearly. Inside the car you can see the cutout and all the lights go downward. The halogen and Xenon version have different reflector design, can't really describe the difference in words.

[!Aznboi128]

How do some manufacturers get HID's that dont glare in reflectors? For example some G35's have them, old S classes, older volvos, they all have HID's in reflectors but they dont glare
The reflector was designed for hid in mind it uses D2R bulbs

http://www.ipdusa.com/uploads/images_products_slideshow/fullsize_9929.jpg

d2r bulb has that blacked out spot near the base to reduce glare. Projectors weren't favoured before because it was harder to produce and get a even light output and it looked weird when the base car had reflectors its just easier to redesign the reflector bowl.

hid in a halogen projectors generally produces something like this
http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h343/packardbell2nhand/1999%20civic%20hid%20projector%20install/DSCN3965.jpg (http://s1105.photobucket.com/user/packardbell2nhand/media/1999%20civic%20hid%20projector%20install/DSCN3965.jpg.html)

Simply because the halogen projector has a slit above the cut off known as "squirrel finders" its meant to let some light go further ahead but since hid bulbs are a lot brighter it generally produces a hot spot.

[tastic]

^^ This...definitely better to block/bend the squirrel finder if you are putting HID in a halogen projector. But at that point your lights are open and you might as well retrofit and bolt on a real HID projector!

Retrofit is the only way to go IMO.

[underscore]

Bear in mind that even with the right hardware, you need to align the lights properly or people will still think you're an asshole.

Back on topic spent the morning fixing the oil cooler o ring on my brothers 97 Jetta, whoever decided the oil filter location on that car was an asshole. I spent forever fiddling around since I didn't have a 1 1/16"/27mm socket, then gave up and bought one from Lordco for a stupid price. Once I had that it was a 5 minute job though.

[fliptuner]

In the midst of swapping out friend's/family winter tires. I think I'm up to 6 or 7 sets now and another 7 to go.

Went winter mode on the Jeep and replaced the crappy tailgate hinges.

http://i.imgur.com/1GabTUL.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/W8Qni1J.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/VfhRMYf.jpg?1

Then finally got around to cleaning up the FC a bit.
Got rid of this:

http://i.imgur.com/4gbjlJD.jpg?1

and replaced it with this:

http://i.imgur.com/vcDZyAi.jpg?2

[dared3vil0]

^ Great looking TJ!

[R. Mutt]

Boost and EGT gauges went in

http://i.imgur.com/qFzzveX.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/HYRPRuK.jpg

[i-vtecyo]

got a head job ;)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t31.0-8/10520663_10154837489175525_2295203297056318365_o.j pg

[TjAlmeida]

Boost and EGT gauges went in

http://i.imgur.com/qFzzveX.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/HYRPRuK.jpg

Seen you the other day on the highway, boosting with a camaro chasing you..

Shiny.

[R. Mutt]

You're the BRZ?

That guy started weaving through traffic and ended up on my bumper. Usually I just ignore these kind of drivers but this guy was annoying me so I gave it some. Half way through I told myself it really isn't worth it and the let off for the inevitable fly by. Stupid of me to egg him on in the first place - should have just changed lanes as I usually do.

[TjAlmeida]

You're the BRZ?

That guy started weaving through traffic and ended up on my bumper. Usually I just ignore these kind of drivers but this guy was annoying me so I gave it some. Half way through I told myself it really isn't worth it and the let off for the inevitable fly by. Stupid of me to egg him on in the first place - should have just changed lanes as I usually do.

Frs Ya. Regardless don't think camaro had much chance.

[R. Mutt]

Nice ride man. Very very clean car. Love the diffuser and contrast of wheels vs the vehicle colour. You looking to upgrade? (Saw the sale thread)

[hud 91gt]

22954Good bye Auto, hello 4 speed. Spent the weekend doing the conversion. A hell of a job, but the car is a ton of fun now.

Upside down picture (I dislike iPhones) shows the load I took to the island to complete the job. Didn't have the balls to do it here incase I effed up. Did 90% of the job myself, just had a little help aligning the clutch, and lining up the input shaft when putting in the tranny from dad.

[fliptuner]

Congrats man.

It's 1 thing to do an auto->manual swap on a newer car but sourcing parts for an older one and making sure they're 100% is a whole other project.

Everything go smoothly?

[hud 91gt]

I did enough research to avoid most of the issues, but I did come across a couple small issues. Had to fab up some bolts for the tranny, as the flange was thicker then the auto tranny. Being a long weekend in a small town means fasteners aren't always easy to get. Also had to fab up a "piston" for the master slave as the one purchased wasn't compatible with the transmission.

The pedal set I purchased had 40 years of wear and as you can see as pictured the slot use to be a circular hole for a pin. I had it welded up, and redrilled it. Forming the clutch line was no problem as I've gotten pretty good at it after making the brake lines.

Happy so far, I was a little worried about highway RPM as the manual cars came with a higher geared rear end, but it sits about 200rpm lower at 100/h and better acceleration to boot!

[bcrdukes]

Changed to winter tires! :woot2:

[tastic]

http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/IMG_20141115_133115.jpg

[tastic]

Put the winters on today.
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/IMG_00002065.jpg

[TjAlmeida]

Don't think I have ever been more pleased/excited about an addition to one of my vehicles. Instagram pic does not do them justice.

20x12 -44
35x12.5 Toyo open country C/T's

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii107/Ridge_Raiders/IMG_20141115_174323_zpsf3f5pqlz.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/Ridge_Raiders/media/IMG_20141115_174323_zpsf3f5pqlz.jpg.html)

[Stealthy]

Washed + Winter Mode (Thanks to Speed Syndicate!)

http://i.imgur.com/BM6nK50.jpg

and installed anniversary present from the gf. I'm surprised at how nice it feels rowing through the gears compared to the stock knob.

http://i.imgur.com/BL2Qn9G.jpg

:fuckyea:

[Bender Unit]

That's a freaking awesome shift knob

[radioman]

Finally changed the oil on this myself with some help from revscene member ts14's and his new shop. Big shout out to him for his help. Hit him up for those ICBC claims! A lot of cars around the shop as well as a battered genesis coupe getting a new rear end.

The good stuff;
http://imgur.com/cCvNCJ8.jpg

http://imgur.com/1CMzDwv.jpg

[dared3vil0]

Pics don't work.

[underscore]

Insured and drove the FC today...turns out we didn't tighten down a coolant hose so I arrived home in a cloud of steam. Should be an easy fix for tomorrow though.

[hud 91gt]

Tried to start the 325, and starter isn't engaging. This doesn't look fun. Sigh. Atleast the Orange car is running. ha.

[SpuGen]

Went driving in the MR2. Then this happened.
http://i.imgur.com/c30VPld.jpg


Was going pretty quickly over the GM tunnel. Random muffler was sitting on the road. Cracked my Berk exhaust right at the flex section. Worst. Pretty sure it hit my tranny too, cause now it's leaking.

[hud 91gt]

Anyone want a 1992 325i? I'm serious, come take it for $1000 including the $400 starter (you'll get $100 core charge back when done). I can't bloody get the intake manifold off to get at the starter. So frustrated.

Dropped on Bilstein PSS coilovers, I do believe the rear struts need replacement. Other then that the car drives like a dream. A bunch of little electrical things don't work like finicky windows etc but it is a great car.

Edit: I take it back. Going to a shop to be fixed. I think I'll still be selling it as I've been thinking of doing so for a while, but the price will be going up for a good driveable car. Sorry to those who PM'ed me.

[underscore]

I've heard it can be done without removing the manifold if you have a bunch of wobble extensions and a buddy, not fun either way though.

[hud 91gt]

I think that's only possible with a manual. I've got a lonely automatic. Getting towed to a shop sigh

[Traverse]

had to much fun and cooked the trans in the new winter beater :fuuuuu:

[threezero]

Finally put the new blower motor in. Drove to the carwash in heat, feel so good!

Discover a leak on driver side though at the carwash. The driver seat ended up all wet, drove home with a wet bum. Hey at least I got heat!

[fliptuner]

New rad in the Jeep might be overcooling in this weather. Interior heat isn't great and since it's heading up the Coq tonight, rigged up a rad cover with an old floormat.

http://i.imgur.com/xciSJoM.jpg?1

[hud 91gt]

^I use to have to do that in Manitoba with my old YJ. The thing wouldn't ever heat up despite a good thermostat.

[fliptuner]

Good to know.

I left the two outside slats open just in case but I probably could've covered the whole thing and it'd be fine.

My Cummins runs super cool over 80km/h, with the grill uncovered, when it's under 5*.

[underscore]

Check your thermostat, my Cherokee was running ice cold all winter unless I packed the grill with snow, turns out the thermostat had exploded so it was wide open all the time. It's nice and cozy at the proper temp all the time now.

[jtrinh]

Put the winter rims/tires on
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/jtrinh/6189B75C-9358-4B4F-8FED-EC414B3CAFF0_zps8jipdps1.jpg

[Energy]

Hit a raccoon and it tore through my lower grille so now there's a hole :(

http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr153/randomstuffaccount/e92/6A3EB909-722E-40E0-A197-E35D9375134F_zpsl5xr4rtr.jpg~original

[duy-]

was the racoon okay?

[MaaaadMan]

Put the winter rims/tires on
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/jtrinh/6189B75C-9358-4B4F-8FED-EC414B3CAFF0_zps8jipdps1.jpg

Thanks for letting me wash your car today :toot:

Oh and I put on extra tire shine just for you :troll:

[dboy]

The raccoon is coming back for revenge.

http://www.vixenvarsity.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/rocket-crotch2.gif

[hud 91gt]

Change Oil Filter housing gasket. No more leaks!

[threezero]

Install an intake for the 86 :)

http://i.imgur.com/GcoRt4tl.jpg

[i-vtecyo]

Almost done

https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/10679847_10154860066465525_3090113059521936552_o.j pg

[threezero]

Went to see the Honda wizard in Abby today. He adjusted my clutch and door and diagnosis my suspension problem. Awesome guy learn something Everytime I go to see him. Highly recommend the guy for any old Honda problems, lives really far but worth the time and money.

[c4@urdoor]

Went to see the Honda wizard in Abby today. He adjusted my clutch and door and diagnosis my suspension problem. Awesome guy learn something Everytime I go to see him. Highly recommend the guy for any old Honda problems, lives really far but worth the time and money.

Who's this?

[chin3se604]

sold my 2003 Acura RSX and got myself a 2011 BMW 328i :D

[threezero]

Who's this?


Anybody interested in his contacts can pm me. He is a semi retired master Honda mechanic specializing in engine and transaxle. Does work out of his own place in abborsford. Has a stockpile of Honda part from the 80s to early 00s. He also does work on older bmw.

[Energy]

sold my 2003 Acura RSX and got myself a 2011 BMW 328i :D

Pics!

[westopher]

Refinished my DS2s with the help of my wife.
First time trying it, so its not even close to perfect, but its good for a set of winters.
I don't have any before pics, but they were literally this fucked.
http://www.eadperformance.com/1029BMW/msystem02.jpg
in between:
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7566/15677861127_3cfb2ce6cc_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pTp8Ut)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/pTp8Ut) by westophervan (https://www.flickr.com/people/84557746@N05/), on Flickr
A finished wheel. Still going to wetsand it a bit.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7468/15241341874_228687714d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pdPRWs)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/pdPRWs) by westophervan (https://www.flickr.com/people/84557746@N05/), on Flickr

[snails]

why is it in the air you may ask... well i got a new exhaust, and finally put the k tuned shifter in! i got a little carried away when changing the speedo cable... no ragrets


http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p531/langleychrysler/Mobile%20Uploads/20141123_122316_zps9ki5zjih.jpg

ps, dont worry about the scissor jack there.. thats how i got it up... thats what she said

anyways im incredibly happy with the sound of the exhaust. i wouldnt exchange it for a setup that cost 5x this just because the sound it makes!

:megusta:

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p531/langleychrysler/Mobile%20Uploads/55a90608-5c8d-47ee-9bf5-9d908428f0a8_zps2412de4c.jpg?t=1416787071

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p531/langleychrysler/Mobile%20Uploads/20141115_165449_zpsx3ryphxx.jpg

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p531/langleychrysler/Mobile%20Uploads/20141116_092512_zpsaa38l5nq.jpg

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p531/langleychrysler/Mobile%20Uploads/a2f6305c-7774-4c8f-bccb-b04a66cdcdb7_zps8330ea61.jpg?t=1416788102

and made the gf a wreath out of my old wheel...

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p531/langleychrysler/Mobile%20Uploads/20141121_212705-1_zpsge1iv56u.jpg

[tofu1413]

Refinished my DS2s with the help of my wife.
First time trying it, so its not even close to perfect, but its good for a set of winters.
I don't have any before pics, but they were literally this fucked.
http://www.eadperformance.com/1029BMW/msystem02.jpg
in between:
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7566/15677861127_3cfb2ce6cc_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pTp8Ut)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/pTp8Ut) by westophervan (https://www.flickr.com/people/84557746@N05/), on Flickr
A finished wheel. Still going to wetsand it a bit.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7468/15241341874_228687714d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pdPRWs)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/pdPRWs) by westophervan (https://www.flickr.com/people/84557746@N05/), on Flickr

M system II???

@ snails: I have yet to install my shifter yet :okay:

[westopher]

The first wheel is just a random photo I found to use as an example of how curbed to shit they were. I couldn't find any DSII that looked as shitty as mine did to start.

[fliptuner]

I made a hole....



Stupid cherry picker legs wouldn't clear the LCA's, had to jack it up.
http://i.imgur.com/nrnNboA.jpg?3
Thanks for making removable rad supports, Toyota.
http://i.imgur.com/kwt8PwA.jpg?2
Me hole is ready for a scrubbin'
http://i.imgur.com/2bhCFdF.jpg?2

[underscore]

anyways im incredibly happy with the sound of the exhaust. i wouldnt exchange it for a setup that cost 5x this just because the sound it makes!

- Brags about exhaust sound
- Doesn't provide a video of it

Fuck sakes Snails...

[snails]

- Brags about exhaust sound
- Doesn't provide a video of it

Fuck sakes Snails...

you can take solace in knowing that rather than going out and making a video.. i made this for you


http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p531/langleychrysler/snail_zpsb5d430a7.png



DEAL WITH IT



jk i will post something soon

:hotbaby:

[tastic]

put the vmr and winters on
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/IMG_00002178.jpg

[LC21]

Got a new canadian tire battery!!! Love their warranty

[snails]

Got a new canadian tire battery!!! Love their warranty

had too buy a new one because i couldnt find the receipt..

:(

[JoshuaWong]

Friend just done his oem wheels in gunmetal so I decided to revisit one of his earlier shots for fun
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/1393617_10152862198739153_5387112208164252236_n.jp g?oh=9b05f0f77f44c3282048c55923a1db4b&oe=54DBDF2A&__gda__=1423031360_e4d93a643fe55a8a50efe3c1074c373 2
Here is the old original
https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10432466_10152862200109153_1933319887670738264_n.j pg?oh=e5cd1d3797d66e5747c7e7d443fc4da3&oe=550EF2E7

[underscore]

had too buy a new one because i couldnt find the receipt..

:(

Costco doesn't need a receipt for warranty on batteries, just the battery and cardholder number.

[R. Mutt]

Ethanol ready! Pump, sensor and analyzer are in :)

wAyKniPOvt

[fliptuner]

Despite the cold, at least it's been dry and I was able to put a dent in my project.

Finished scrubbing down me hole:
http://i.imgur.com/0HFx6A7.jpg?1

Pulled the suspension, brakes and crossmember and sold them with the motor/tranny (yay, precious space back!):
http://i.imgur.com/pKjQarJ.jpg?1

Removed the suspension, brakes, steering arm, crossmember, pedal box and firewall reinforcement plate off the donor car:
AE86 brakes and suspension (just sleeves and KYB 4way inserts)
http://i.imgur.com/UQHd7up.jpg?1

Had to use different steering arms to fit AE suspension/brakes to KE LCA's:
http://i.imgur.com/BT7emb7.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/DMtrfJ0.jpg?1

Reinforcement plate for the clutch and brake master are needed since I'm doing an auto to manual conversion and my car doesn't have a provision for a clutch master:
http://i.imgur.com/K8ObJYl.jpg?1

There were a lot of spot welds:
http://i.imgur.com/ZwDPJzI.jpg?1

Blasted a bunch of parts in prep for fab, paint and PC:
http://i.imgur.com/S27bwi6.jpg?3

I'm juggling between prep, dismantling and reassembly and the garage is packed, trying to keep everything organized. Unfortunately, I might have to push the car out for a bit so I can paint parts in a warm garage so they can adhere and cure properly.

[white rocket]

^^great attention to detail :thumbsup:

[BMWDeep]

Re-aligned exhaust and put grounding kit in.

[!Aznboi128]

Got some winter tires for the wife's car, now wondering if I should stay on summers on my car :accepted:

[J.C]

im running summers with -4.5 camber and stretch
still drives like normal
that is until the snow hits :okay:

[Lomac]

Replaced the power steering pump pulley. Fucking pain in the ass with it still in the engine bay.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10629627_10154904237665080_4386067735526981434_n.j pg?oh=ed5e8213d1b318b7d95db10a137611fe&oe=55005218&__gda__=1427320078_14b50afa9f17f91dafb2bbd140c480e f

https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10845961_10154906338275080_4475848207604522544_n.j pg?oh=572b826aa4538e0fee64a83db4bfadb3&oe=550CB26C

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10394792_10154906338380080_533367719036154047_n.jp g?oh=174fdad50e99e0542c20d861b1eeb00f&oe=550F9631&__gda__=1427417953_4e622a8db76d22e6545129b6fe746a1 a

https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10849813_10154906338570080_5609510996789673705_n.j pg?oh=d6d67b902b4bca97f9b54f9e29ef1776&oe=550AFCA4

Dont' mind the shitty pictures. Think the camera on my phone has finally bit the bucket.

:okay:

[tastic]

There was finally a little sunshine today so I washed and clayed both cars.
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/IMG_0043.jpg

[trollguy]

BOTH ? holy.. you have patience. i hate claying. unless you got one of thoe fancy clay pads

[underscore]

Replaced the power steering pump pulley. Fucking pain in the ass with it still in the engine bay.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10629627_10154904237665080_4386067735526981434_n.j pg?oh=ed5e8213d1b318b7d95db10a137611fe&oe=55005218&__gda__=1427320078_14b50afa9f17f91dafb2bbd140c480e f

https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10845961_10154906338275080_4475848207604522544_n.j pg?oh=572b826aa4538e0fee64a83db4bfadb3&oe=550CB26C

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10394792_10154906338380080_533367719036154047_n.jp g?oh=174fdad50e99e0542c20d861b1eeb00f&oe=550F9631&__gda__=1427417953_4e622a8db76d22e6545129b6fe746a1 a

https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10849813_10154906338570080_5609510996789673705_n.j pg?oh=d6d67b902b4bca97f9b54f9e29ef1776&oe=550AFCA4

Dont' mind the shitty pictures. Think the camera on my phone has finally bit the bucket.

:okay:

I think I can speak for most of us here when I say that I in no way shape or form envy you, that looks like a pretty shitty job.

[fliptuner]

Waiting for paint to cure and parts to show up so I decided to get rid of the old sound deadening. At first glance it was in great shape but some areas were no longer stuck to the floor and I wanted to see what was hiding beneath.


Who needs carpet?
http://i.imgur.com/yTEgNSw.jpg?1

What is this underlay, burlap? lol
http://i.imgur.com/GAJy083.jpg?1

Some areas had lost their adhesion after 43 years and peeled off easily.
http://i.imgur.com/q37CmFs.jpg?2

I couldn't wait for dry ice so went ahead and chipped away at the 40% that didn't come off easily. The rust on the drivers footwell is purely on the surface and won't need anything more than a wire wheel to clean up nicely. After cleaning up the residue, I'll hit it with POR15.
http://i.imgur.com/M1X7cNG.jpg?1

Pulled out over 22lbs. I haven't decided if I'm going to install new sound deadener or not. If I do, it'll be more to keep the floor from getting to hot than anything else.
http://i.imgur.com/1ERRzrS.jpg?1

[hud 91gt]

Sold it. Soon to be all Japanese.. Sigh

[fliptuner]

For a second there, I thought you sold the 240, then I remembered you had the 325 up for sale. What are you going to daily?

Got the car up on wheel dollies so I could get the driver's door open and get the auto pedal-box, master cylinder and brake lines out.
http://i.imgur.com/7wM1l0l.jpg?1

Instead if drilling the brake/clutch reinforcement plate out, I took a burr and ground the spot welds out so there's something to weld the new plate to. I still have to drill holes for the new brake/clutch master cylinders - there's only 1 hole that's the same between this and the donor car.
As it sits:
http://i.imgur.com/Iwb4aJ0.jpg?1

How it should look when done:
http://i.imgur.com/txkf42a.jpg?1

Finished painting the stuff I blasted last week. Once the brake/clutch master, lines and pedals are in place, I can get it back on 4 wheels.
http://i.imgur.com/JxaKoTZ.jpg?1

[hud 91gt]

Nice work! Should look great when it's all done. Yup, 240 is safe, BMW is gone. Boring Acura to come.

That swap looks a little more intense then mine was. Pre Drilled holes FTW! Atlas you have the engine out to run the lines etc, thats always a PITA. Are you powder coating those parts? Looks awesome.

[tastic]

Did part 2 of the detail on the TT today, which was some light correction with optimum polish II, some white diamond show glaze, and then some opti-seal. Also aquapel-treated all the glass/side mirrors. The opti-seal needs a day to cure and then I'll finish with some carnauba overtop tomorrow.

http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/DSC_9980.jpg

[trollguy]

i love me my optimum products

[fliptuner]

That swap looks a little more intense then mine was. Pre Drilled holes FTW! Atlas you have the engine out to run the lines etc, thats always a PITA. Are you powder coating those parts? Looks awesome.

Yeah, for some reason they used different engine/tranny crossmembers, brakes, rear diff, firewall (hell, even the bolt pattern is different) between 2 trim levels. It's like the difference between a Civic DX and an SI, except I'm installing a TypeR drivetrain. It really should be a lot more straight forward.

Only the swaybar and crossmembers are PC'd for cost reasons.

[Noran]

Finished painting the stuff I blasted last week. Once the brake/clutch master, lines and pedals are in place, I can get it back on 4 wheels.
http://i.imgur.com/JxaKoTZ.jpg?1

Very sneaky Hoosier photobomb.

[white rocket]

Looks great tastic! Much respect to those who have the patience for high level detailing.

[duy-]

whats expensive to you? i had all this done for around 300$, for how durable the powder coat is, i feel like it was worth every dime

http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q375/duy-/020_zpse8980893.jpg (http://s349.photobucket.com/user/duy-/media/020_zpse8980893.jpg.html)
http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q375/duy-/019_zps8a5ff317.jpg (http://s349.photobucket.com/user/duy-/media/019_zps8a5ff317.jpg.html)

[Bender Unit]

May I ask Where did you get the powder coating done ?

[dared3vil0]

+1

[white rocket]

+2.

I used Quality Powder Coating in Richmond recently and was very impressed with them. Curious about other options though.

[duy-]

i usually just go there and dump parts off, their name kinda escapes me. back in the day i use to use rainbow powdercoating in coquitlam by the icbc off brunette but they're a bit fair for me now. just call airstripe off bridgeport and shell in richmond, ask them for a list of recommendations. airstripe is a sandblasting / media / bead blasting shop that knows a bunch of decent powdercoaters, both of which i use. if you bring a decent amount, you actually save a bit more money just because they can run a batch, never hurts to ask for a quote. personally ive found that for the amount i pay, its much more worth while to just have it powdercoated professionally than to sit there sand, primer, paint, wait... but that depends what your times worth to you.

[white rocket]

Good info. I've used Air Strip on Bridgeport as well when parts need to be stripped. They tend to use Dynapro for PC'ing, and they are OK, but now that I've found Quality Powder Coating I'm sticking with them.

[duy-]

yes thank you! both companies I use, they're both good in their own way. that batch I posted is from quality, personally I prefer to go to them because the road there is fun... you know what I'm talking about

[tastic]

Another good experience with Air Strip too...they blasted my mazdaspeed3 calipers and brackets. Very good job and very nice price.

[white rocket]

yes, nice little S curve. drifto around Auto Liquidation ;)

[KDMofo]

Bought and installed a Dod ls330w, replaced my Thinkware dashcam which sucked ass in quality.

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

[thumper]

vorshlag. mgw. hopefully no description required.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/t31.0-8/10604487_10152927410818134_6992392372589639846_o.j pghttps://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/s600x600/10690159_10152927422793134_2319651922918115935_n.j pg?oh=231a1fef63ba6aa8defb559a757b47d4&oe=5516762F

need hoist :(

[GDChoi]

Every year, around this time this corner begins to collect itself.
anxious to get some more seat time on the track with FFD & speed
23218

[Akinari]

Took off my engine torque damper. Little shit has been installed barely a year and already needs a rebuild, completely slack.

http://i.imgur.com/uXLjgk0.jpg

[fliptuner]

i had all this done for around 300$, for how durable the powder coat is, i feel like it was worth every dime

Holy crap that's a good deal. Is that for blasting and PC or just the latter? Was it done recently (current pricing)?

I've done all my blasting at a buddy's shop, so essentially free. I chose paint>PC for a lot of the parts cause they either still have good bushings/bl's/bearings in them, not worth it cause small brackets and colour match.

I also generally try to do things myself unless I'm limited by time, equipment or expertise. Spending a few extra days prep/painting parts isn't too bad. Right now there's about 20 things hanging off the garage door tracks - place looks like a creepy windchime store.

[trollguy]

Every year, around this time this corner begins to collect itself.
anxious to get some more seat time on the track with FFD & speed
23218

boxes are strategically placed. that box which says turbo, is that a fan for the room?

[GDChoi]

boxes are strategically placed. that box which says turbo, is that a fan for the room?

Yes ?:badpokerface:

It gets too cold in the winter that I need a fan to make it colder haha

[belaud]

Suspension upgrade bits are the best upgrades :awwyeah:

[trollguy]

no wai. wheels are

[GDChoi]

no wai. wheels are

Suspension upgrade bits are the best upgrades :awwyeah:

why nawt wheels and suspension at the same time? :concentrate: huehue

[kchan]

Suspension upgrade bits are the best upgrades :awwyeah:

not the ones you've been doing so far :suspicious:

:gayfight:

[belaud]

not the ones you've been doing so far :suspicious:

:gayfight:

Next on the list are all season tires :concentrate:

[dared3vil0]

EDIT: Meant to post in latest purchases thread;

[mb_]

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

Cleaned my transmission :lawl:

[Noran]

Wow. That's a lot cleaner than most of the trannies I've seen.


'nomesayn'?

[dared3vil0]

^ :ohgodwhy:

[Noran]

Had some bad experiences in Thailand. I'd rather not talk about it.

[tastic]

Finished the last stage of the detail (had to wait for sealant to cure before applying wax). All done now and I'm happy with the correction and reflectiveness, especially for white.

http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/wax.jpg

[Yodamaster]

Painted it again, the last time was a flop due to materials. Black Granite Pearl (Subaru) is an amazing color.

[skylinergtr]

1990 500SL:

replaced distributor caps & rotors, coolant flush, brake flush, repaired fog light wiring, cleaned the intake, and replaced the CIS injection EHA Valve.

Recently had the whole car repainted too (work not done by me).

https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10606236_10152816617736063_7543108329038295758_n.j pg?oh=8a551bfbef738f866c83a0e3d1ce80ca&oe=550DA4DC

[i-vtecyo]

Cleaned my transmission :lawl:

I should have gotten u to clean my tranny too. I just lubed her output shaft and slapped it in there.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h213/69xchange/DSC_0466_zpsd37994e3.jpg

[Lomac]

My Saab got a new facelift...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/1483227_10154936350760080_378819593843741218_n.jpg ?oh=a607426a3f932b2b14f427e7c7d1f438&oe=55086299&__gda__=1430605299_313916f9c40747ff5f6e346113d49bb 7

:troll:

[asian_XL]

Why no red Honda emblem?

[Lomac]

Why no red Honda emblem?

Because I'm not a ricer.

[SpeedStars]

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view5/4588555/shots-fired-o.gif I have a red badge...:okay:

[fliptuner]

Over the last couple of days swapped auto to manual pedal box, blast/rebuilt/paint/install brake and clutch master cylinders and brake booster, installed engine crossmember, steering, suspension and brakes.

http://i.imgur.com/keY11aF.jpg?1

As it was when I pulled it:
http://i.imgur.com/Px28hAS.jpg?1

Just need to sort out a different throttle pedal/cable setup and get a new clutch/machine flywheel before installing the engine/tranny.

[coconutjelly]

Put in a premium sound system in a friends 2002 civic

[coconutjelly]

some of the mechanical stuff people do here is amazing

[mb_]

Finally did an oil change on my beater :lawl:

[SpuGen]

^
Not officially full beater spec.

I don't even change the oil. It burns itself off FOR ME.
Constant pour of fresh oil.
#halfthework

[Funnel]

23271

changed spark plugs to Honda OEM NGK plugs

[richardmozis]

Started working on the E55

Valve cover gaskets & sealant among other things
http://g4.img-dpreview.com/E2FFF7AF02E543378034861213F6F96E.jpg

[hud 91gt]

Over the last couple of days swapped auto to manual pedal box, blast/rebuilt/paint/install brake and clutch master cylinders and brake booster, installed engine crossmember, steering, suspension and brakes.

http://i.imgur.com/keY11aF.jpg?1

As it was when I pulled it:
http://i.imgur.com/Px28hAS.jpg?1

Just need to sort out a different throttle pedal/cable setup and get a new clutch/machine flywheel before installing the engine/tranny.
I admire your patience and attention to detail. Also admire your access to a sand blaster. Ha

[liukb]

changed wheels

[fliptuner]

I admire your patience and attention to detail. Also admire your access to a sand blaster. Ha

Lol, thanks man. If I had my way I'd break everything right down and freshen them up but it just isn't feasible with the time and space I'm working with. Luckily, a buddy has a blasting cabinet I can use that I can exchange for doing some maintenance on his car.

[Akinari]

The rice chronicles continue...:troll:

TSX intake mani cover swap, silver paint +5hp red lettering another +10hp

Matches my TSX RBB intake mani now :alonehappy:

http://i.imgur.com/bgKn0Qp.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ui7emKz.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/R6Jn8hd.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/dDm30NA.jpg

[allangt4]

Finally replace my broken lip

[asian_XL]

you need to replace those headlights as well

[jshen]

assuming their plastic headlights, some plastic polish would bring those back to life.

[tastic]

Painted the rings emblem and fog covers to match the gloss black RS grill

http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/FullSizeRender.jpg

[Fafine]

The rice chronicles continue...:troll:

spotted- looking at coffee beans?

[Akinari]

spotted- looking at coffee beans?
I looked at a lot of coffee beans at a lot of different places today :lawl:

[BABU]

Put on jack stands, bleed brake fluid and replaced front lip. Will change gearbox and engine oil tomorrow.
http://i.imgur.com/HrwGYxC.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/JkyYgsh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/OhkcshN.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/NrWmFhD.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/xR0ipEQ.jpg

[underscore]

The Prelude threw a CEL while pulling up a hill (WOT/high revs/VTEC) on the Coq, dropped it into neutral right away and it stalled. Long story short code is P0303 - Misfire on cylinder 3 detected. Should I start digging into it or should I clear the code and see if it comes back before I start doing a bunch of work?

[richardmozis]

Changed the engine oil, transmission fluid, and air filters.
http://g3.img-dpreview.com/A861148623D84EA4A078ADDF57465407.jpg

[Lowered_Klass]

Put on jack stands, bleed brake fluid and replaced front lip. Will change gearbox and engine oil tomorrow.
http://i.imgur.com/HrwGYxC.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/JkyYgsh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/OhkcshN.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/NrWmFhD.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/xR0ipEQ.jpg

Man, you're lucky your building lets you work on your car(s).

With my building it's a big hell no... though I've found as long as I don't do anything fluid related or take the wheels off, I don't get narc'd on.
I usually get a "what are you doing now?" from my neighbours lol

[tastic]

It was a no go in the underground garage in our old place too so I had to do most things late at night lol! Luckily I was in an end space with a service gap between me and the adjacent one so I never disrupted anyone and was never narc'd on.

[asian_XL]

werd, last time I took my bumper off to fix the under panel, the property manager yelled at me that I should do it in a garage. Then I told him I am not going to something stupid like oil change, he walked away and said if he sees one screw on the floor, he won't let me do it again.

[zilley]

I didnt know you cant work on your cars in your own parking spots.. new to me.

[underscore]

I'm guessing it's due to how tight the spaces usually are, they don't want you dinging the cars next to your since there's not much room.

[fliptuner]

I think it's more a liability thing, if someone starts a fire or some other dumbshit and oil spills.

[68style]

I saw someone take the carb off a 68 Mustang once in their parkade to rebuild it and get a complaint because the parkade smelled a bit gassy in that area and someone thought the whole place was going to go up in flames.

Oh wait, that person was me.

[The_AK]

Add a little oil because m54b30

[meme405]

I've been lucky in my building, although most of my stuff has been on the down low, late at night, or pulling pieces off the car and working on them in my apartment.

Luckily the apartment garage of our other place is like empty, so nobody is really ever in there, so if I ever need to do something like putting the car on jack stands I just go there. Mind you I still never really do fluids or anything.

[Lomac]

I think it's more a liability thing, if someone starts a fire or some other dumbshit and oil spills.

An entire apartment complex burnt down in Langley when I was younger after someone was working on their car. Idiot was trying to spray fuel into the carb to get it running while smoking a cigarette. Needless to say, it ended extremely poorly for him, not to mention displacing an entire apartment's worth of residents.

[CCA-Dave]

Worked on the final exhaust bracket for the Coupe quattro project, of course I checked it all with tack welds, right up until the final piece. Welded it all up, and realized I popped the last bit on backwards. Sigh. I'll be making a new one today.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B54yIsUCUAAn7Pi.jpg

Also cleaned up parts of the cage to prep for welding on the MK1 Escort.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5j4kFFCQAAlJ2R.jpg

I have a list for the beetle, but having three cars on axle stands is a real pain...

-Dave

[fliptuner]

I built up a set of wheel dollies with 2x4's and 2x6's so I could roll it around the garage while the suspension/axle are out.

[imp_squared]

An entire apartment complex burnt down in Langley when I was younger after someone was working on their car. Idiot was trying to spray fuel into the carb to get it running while smoking a cigarette. Needless to say, it ended extremely poorly for him, not to mention displacing an entire apartment's worth of residents.

:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm: :facepalm::facepalm:

[capt_slo]

Cleaned & oiled air filter, cleaned MAF, loaded 91 octane tune.

[thumper]

I've been lucky in my building, although most of my stuff has been on the down low, late at night, or pulling pieces off the car and working on them in my apartment.

Luckily the apartment garage of our other place is like empty, so nobody is really ever in there, so if I ever need to do something like putting the car on jack stands I just go there. Mind you I still never really do fluids or anything.

i'm surprised there are any places that let you do work in an underground. is it a city bylaw or ordanance thing? one place i was at wouldn't even let me store motor oil... hell, a fluid leak of anything that stains the concrete in your parking stall was considered a violation.

[meme405]

i'm surprised there are any places that let you do work in an underground. is it a city bylaw or ordanance thing? one place i was at wouldn't even let me store motor oil... hell, a fluid leak of anything that stains the concrete in your parking stall was considered a violation.

No city bylaws or anything, its just something that is standard for building strata rules.

I was charged for the pressure washing of a stall in a building where one of my tenants had a vehicle with an oil leak. So that's another common one.

At my own place I had an extra stall and no place to park my sled for a couple months, didn't really think it was a big deal, but I got in trouble for parking my sled in the stall next to my truck. That pissed me off a bit since it wasn't hurting anyone the thing was summer-ized and clear of all fluids. I ended up dragging it into an enclosed trailer then parking the entire enclosed trailer inside my stall. So I really don't understand what difference it made.

[fliptuner]

Yeah, depends on the building's rules. I've seen places with a shitload of parts in front of their stall, cars on jackstands, trickle chargers going, etc. Then my buddy's place where the stall is for car parking only (no MC, no spare tires, nothing).

Funny you mention your sled, meme. My friend got a warning for parking his quad on his extra spot, so we put it on my dually and it's been there for the last 3 months lol. There's literally 1" between the rear wheels and the lines.

[meme405]

Funny you mention your sled, meme. My friend got a warning for parking his quad on his extra spot, so we put it on my dually and it's been there for the last 3 months lol. There's literally 1" between the rear wheels and the lines.

Lol. My trailer is just beside my own parking stall, so no big deal, it only affects me.

My work truck on the other hand is in a rented stall which is separate from my other three stalls, and they gave me this piece of shit stall which is really only fit for something the size of a yaris or a mini cooper, and I fucking have to cram my 1 ton diesel in there. I end up on the line on each side, both of my parking neighbors have complained and strata still does nothing about it, cause two of the council members don't want to give up their nice rented stalls to let me park my big ass truck in. So I continue to cram my truck into that tiny little stall, and piss everyone else off.

On another note, brand new building built by Bosa:

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s52/meme405/IMAG0760_zps117c2755.jpg (http://s149.photobucket.com/user/meme405/media/IMAG0760_zps117c2755.jpg.html)

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s52/meme405/IMAG0761_zpseafcca81.jpg (http://s149.photobucket.com/user/meme405/media/IMAG0761_zpseafcca81.jpg.html)

Now granted the FX is a rather wide vehicle, but seriously this can't even be considered a regular stall, and no it's not labeled as a small car space.

If they tried to give me that stall I would have lost my mind.

-----

To keep this relatively on point, against my better judgement I decided to wash my engine bay today. I did it right, pulled off my front bumper, took off the belly pan, covered my alternator, air filter, all the electrical connections, etc.

Sprayed it down with degreaser, and scrubbed away.

I guess the degreaser I used was too powerful despite it saying that it was okay to use on chrome, cause all the polished bits in my engine bay are now fucked up. Gonna have to re-polish everything again. So choked, knew I should have just wiped it down.

[Bimmette]

Cleaned and polished my exhaust tips!

[!e.lo_]

Put two car covers on. Because why not.

[asian_XL]

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s52/meme405/IMAG0761_zpseafcca81.jpg (http://s149.photobucket.com/user/meme405/media/IMAG0761_zpseafcca81.jpg.html)

If they tried to give me that stall I would have lost my mind.



^ that one is as tiny as mine

* there is always a minivan parked beside mine, and no way I can get out from the left side.
http://www.pixentral.com/pics/1BQ9RbjEs1M5vqRv0Qm1bLChhBGb1.jpg

[imp_squared]

what the heck guys, those spots have no room to open the door!
time to install lambo doors!!

edited: not today, but the last couple weeks I've done the following...
-distributor rebuild, new gaskets, seals, and bearing.
-HID install on two cars.
-Stereo install.
-Dashcam install.

[TjAlmeida]

what the heck guys, those spots have no room to open the door!
time to install lambo doors!!

edited: not today, but the last couple weeks I've done the following...
-distributor rebuild, new gaskets, seals, and bearing.
-HID install on two cars.
-Stereo install.
-Dashcam install.

Dang 86 getting some hefty love!

[Lowered_Klass]

Yeah, my strata sent me a warning about staining/fluid marks in my parking stall. I was pissed, because neither of my cars leak oil, same with my wifes car. Plus, I never did any fluid changes... turns out it was from the tire shine I was using on my tires. When they went to power wash the parking garage, they assumed it was oil lol.

A little degreaser and a scrub brush and I had strata off my ass.

[asian_XL]

Life without a garage. *cringe*
Test fitting the mirrors in COLD

Check out my parking stall, 1.9m wide car in a 2m wide spot, that is right next to a concrete wall

http://www.filetolink.com/bdc400572f

[imp_squared]

^ working in the cold freezes my toes, only complain I have.

[thumper]

Life without a garage. *cringe*
Test fitting the mirrors in COLD

Check out my parking stall, 1.9m wide car in a 2m wide spot, that is right next to a concrete wall



where is this? hong kong? what is considered cold in hk?

[MindBomber]

I'm changing my transmission with mac25 today, after losing all but first gear last night.

http://s8.postimg.org/m0ltxivg5/3e1.jpg

[Qmx323]

Cleaned IACV, cleared codes, car no longer stalls coming to a stop.

time to enjoy a MT while I can T.T

[tastic]

MSS springs and H&R rsb installed.
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/IMG_00002389.jpg
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/IMG_00002391-3.gif
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/IMG_000023761.jpg
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/IMG_00002382.jpg

[meme405]

MSS springs and H&R rsb installed.

Seriously having trouble believing this is still the wifes car...:lol

[thumper]

i do not know tastic personally so i have to ask: does the wife really exist? :D

[Lomac]

One of my winter tires on the Acura was slashed a few nights ago. Since they don't make Nokian Hakka R's anymore, and the Hakka R2's were out of stock, I had to bite the bullet and replace it with a single Nordman 5. It was close to closing time on a Saturday evening and I had to bomb out of town that night. Not ideal, but oh well.

Also, swapped in a new MotoMaster Eliminator Ultra flat plate battery. Less CCA's than I was wanting, but it certainly doesn't seem to be affected by the -20*+ weather we've been having as of late.

[tastic]

Lol...does no one else have a significant other that isn't mechanically inclined but still enjoys spirited driving and appreciates a nice ride? say it ain't so!

Did the last of the mods I wanted to get done during this holiday today: hella horns and a gloss black rs grill.

http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/FullSizeRender2.jpg

[underscore]

Tastic did you really use woodworking clamps to compress springs?

[hud 91gt]

I was going to say the same thing last night. haha

[tastic]

Just a trick to help with height adjustment. They are obviously not strong enough to compress the springs, but a pair of wood clamps relieves just enough pressure on the upper collar that I can just reach up with my bare hands to turn the adjuster. The included tool is hard to seat up there so this way is much easier.

[Lowered_Klass]

Lol...does no one else have a significant other that isn't mechanically inclined but still enjoys spirited driving and appreciates a nice ride? say it ain't so!


You're not alone! lol

When we bought my wife's Mazada 3, she told me she was fine leaving it stock.

I explained to her, that the word 'stock' is a forbidden word in our house, and that no car of ours will ever be stock. She promptly rolled her eyes lol

But within a month, I had the 3 lowered with new spings/shocks, and a new wheel set up. After which, she requested I paint the emblems balck. *sniff* I was so proud lol

[fliptuner]

Same boat, same car.

"Why can't I adjust my springs like on your car?"

YUSSSS!!!!!

[hchang]

Lol...does no one else have a significant other that isn't mechanically inclined but still enjoys spirited driving and appreciates a nice ride? say it ain't so!




No it's usually more like this


http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j152/texasbanks/Mobile%20Uploads/image-11.jpg (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/texasbanks/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image-11.jpg.html)

[R. Mutt]

Reflashed the car to my e85 base map. Car had a 1/4 tank of 91 octane left in the tank so the most I could get up to was e60 for now. Winter blend goes up to 80 but the difference should be negligible given my small turbo. I did some cold startup testing and no issues so far. She starts up and drives just as well as before. Really looking forward to open loop tuning when I get some time.

xaPQIgPOma

[KDMofo]

EDid a much needed oil change with Rotella t6
Installed LED switch back turn signals.
Test fit/laid out hotside pipes for AEM intercooler.
Got new driver side window installed.

[R. Mutt]

Nice. That about 3 or 3.5" core?

[Akinari]

What was supposed to be a normal car wash turned into more of a light detailing :badpokerface:

I could feel tons of crap on the doors when the sponge slid over, had to whip out the clay and start claying the entire car sans the hood which for some reason was completely fine.

Didn't take any photos of the clay bar, but it looked real brown and otherwise gnarly afterwards :heckno:

Oh winter.

[bcrdukes]

Corolla oil change.

http://bcrdukes.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/IMG_20150102_1634451.jpg

[jackp0t]

I went backwards and Un-mod the car lol
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150105_185516.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150105_185516.jpg.html)

[fliptuner]

Changed clutch master on the Miata and even though I bench bled it first, I couldn't get any fluid down to the slave nor any pedal pressure. So I drilled a hole in the cap of the old master and pressure bled it with an air nozzle. Seems to have worked out. I really need to get a vacuum bleeder.

[hchang]

Yo ice boy

[fliptuner]

:hay:

[brrrz]

From what I just bought for my car thread to what did i do to my car today...
Well check it out

http://s29.postimg.org/pd0awfvw7/photo_1.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/ruc23pfsj/full/)

http://s29.postimg.org/p2ssd3h9z/photo_2.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/rk4jkd16b/full/)

http://s29.postimg.org/ptliivjnb/photo_3.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/deyqijs4z/full/)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjpVxX7adlY

[KDMofo]

Nice. That about 3 or 3.5" core?

Not sure, the main thing I like about the AEM one is that the pipes are short so there's less lag and faster throttle response.

[Jaffray]

Cleaned out tails w/ replacing the gaskets and swapped to an 98+ rear bumper :P

http://i59.tinypic.com/2ica9h3.jpg

[Stealthy]

Interior cleaning and detailing + almost a month of waiting but finally got the weathertech mats on.

[CCA-Dave]

Swapped battery on the bug and sorted out it's 'winter upgrades' list. Started buttoning up the turbo swap on project Audi, finding more problems (as these things go). Dropped the doors on the MK1 escort, sorted out the seating position and prepped it for roll cage updates.

[fliptuner]

Replacing rear brake line on my truck. Thanks, GM, for putting the union in the frame rail, right beside the saddle tank, so it's completely inaccessible. Only options were to drop the tank (w/ 100L of fuel in it) or disconnect the line and all 7 retainers from the front of the frame and push it back so I could get to the union - I chose the latter.

Yay. :rukidding:

[kakucaekz]

Polished mah tail lights :D

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/Toyota%20MR2/20150108_2137530_zpshyu5xup6.jpg (http://s282.photobucket.com/user/RDazr/media/Toyota%20MR2/20150108_2137530_zpshyu5xup6.jpg.html)

[Lomac]

Worked on my girlfriend's Blazer today. She was complaining that the brakes were making noise...

:pokerface:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/q88/p180x540/10922446_10155081326210080_6884171834281577126_n.j pg?oh=01c631b596bb7bc051b44d2456ec1cab&oe=553E7E80&__gda__=1428550531_e4179fd52a751d8798e65fcd6b78195 0

https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/10933824_10155081326130080_7143724722927879271_n.j pg?oh=b74fcb9eb689b4ce00df8b365f54f39f&oe=552BFE5A

Had to buy a new caliper. Both pistons had score marks, plus one of the pistons actually popped out of the housing.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/10905993_10155081326055080_3384627001833489390_n.j pg?oh=268be6620b306107eb894d7933c09df7&oe=5523C3C3&__gda__=1433154424_3a786e80bfe40237dfc7fdbd1599516 1

Also, broke a brand new c-clamp somehow. Shitty Princess Auto tool. Looks like pot metal was used to form the brace.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/q82/p180x540/10920922_10155081326560080_1844899228283314866_n.j pg?oh=9c8dd76cb3e0c47daab3f9a61b5f7961&oe=552D919A&__gda__=1429249308_155d31f04c82f882328df22bfb2aabd 1

[hud 91gt]

Haha Scary.

[underscore]

That clamp looks like it was designed for wood work, probably why it broke.

[Lomac]

That clamp looks like it was designed for wood work, probably why it broke.

Pretty sure it still would have broken even if I was using it to press balsa wood together :lol But you're probably right.

[aloobrar]

Finally cleaned up the garage then attempted to lower the car. Since the coilover nuts were jammed pretty good i decided to let the PB Blaster sit over night. Mean while replaced the spark plug tube seals on the vc and while putting it back on decided to snap one of the vc bolts.....noticed something interesting on the back of the spark plug cover though.
http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag335/aloobrar/Mobile%20Uploads/20150110_235106_zpsmuvpnvq_edit_1420978004470_zps9 xyejvuh.jpg
http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag335/aloobrar/IMG-20150111-WA0001_zpsyoachoot.jpg
http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag335/aloobrar/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG-20150111-WA0019_zpsofl1l19_edit_1420977897261_zps512ncpi7.j peg
http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag335/aloobrar/Mobile%20Uploads/20150111_013703_zps904uyngl.jpg
http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag335/aloobrar/Mobile%20Uploads/20150111_014015_zpsztnfkuqq.jpg

[asian_XL]

Bwahaha

[dared3vil0]

Worked on my girlfriend's Blazer today. She was complaining that the brakes were making noise...

:pokerface:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/q88/p180x540/10922446_10155081326210080_6884171834281577126_n.j pg?oh=01c631b596bb7bc051b44d2456ec1cab&oe=553E7E80&__gda__=1428550531_e4179fd52a751d8798e65fcd6b78195 0

https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/10933824_10155081326130080_7143724722927879271_n.j pg?oh=b74fcb9eb689b4ce00df8b365f54f39f&oe=552BFE5A

Had to buy a new caliper. Both pistons had score marks, plus one of the pistons actually popped out of the housing.




Post these!

http://www.reddit.com/r/Justrolledintotheshop/

[bcuzracecarz]

painted my tail lights, took a couple days but I think they turned out pretty solid

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b606/Sincereal/Mobile%20Uploads/20150111_155645_zpsep5rcpm_edit_1421021107836_zpsh d34ipgx.jpg

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b606/Sincereal/Mobile%20Uploads/20150111_155714_zpsxgpzswx_edit_1421021242381_zpsk kfhxppx.jpg

[mekaw]

Installed new headunit
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a71/dirtmerchant/IMAG1703.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a71/dirtmerchant/IMAG1699.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a71/dirtmerchant/IMG-20150111-WA0004.jpeg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a71/dirtmerchant/IMAG1702.jpg

[LP700-4]

After more than a month of headache of dealing with VLEDs, finally got to install my V3 Tritons. Its definately brighter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN7TpFZX-EM

[jackp0t]

I went backwards and Un-mod the car lol
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150105_185516.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150105_185516.jpg.html)

Continuation
Had to wait for a sunny day to be able to pull the motor
Thanks to Airtools pulling the motor is not as time consuming and tiring anymore! :fullofwin:

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/20150114_161310.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/20150114_161310.jpg.html)
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/20150114_161727.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/20150114_161727.jpg.html)

[Lowered_Klass]

Did I miss something?

I remember this car being for sale a while back... Did it just not sell and you're parting it out? Or the as the new owner you're parting everything out?

Seemed like a really nice and complete car, odd it's gettin the tear down...