[!Aznboi128]

^ that looks amazing, really nice work.

[Noran]

That's fucking nuts for a rattle can job.

[hud 91gt]

Looks good from far! Nice job, although I fear for your sundeck.

[prudz]

Thanks guys, haha don't worry I laid down some plastic sheets during spray. Nothing got on the deck, any of the furniture, glass, doors, building etc. I'm pretty good with rattle cans. It was definitely tight though.

[yray]

^watch out for your neighbours haha

nice job

[snowfarmer]

CEL from one of my cats :( US$1841 for 1 new Porsche 996 OE cat or US$550 for an aftermarket one :heckno: X-pipe from Maxspeed for US$599. In she went yesterday. Total PITA, 3 hour job! Put in O2 sensor spacers so no CEL

The PSE sounded pretty good before but NOW.......:fullofwin:

Next up is a tune

[prudz]

Finished :) The lip kit is finally complete! Now time to get my buddy club p1 wheels finished up and finally toss them on along with some lowering springs.

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a528/prudzzzz/20160812_201527%201_zpsexnm6cdj.jpg (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/prudzzzz/media/20160812_201527%201_zpsexnm6cdj.jpg.html)

[Acura604]

LED reverse bulbs. pure white. looks amazing.

http://i.imgur.com/w41po0R.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/P29P418.jpg

[Kev-o]

yeah def failed.

[hud 91gt]

Pretty sure chevron used my L24 for their commercials in the 1990's. Clearly u haven't been using Techron.

Pretty nasty and holy shit was this tar like substance ever hard to get off. Lapped the valves as I'm getting ready to slap this head on my motor.

[The_AK]

Driver side tail light bulb out light came on today, stopped at Canadian tire on the way home to swap out the bulb

[EndLeSS8]

It was last month, but Speed Syndicate installed my Tanabe lowering springs for my IS350

Handles 100x better, looks better.
Would like to dump more $$ for sway bars, but can't for now

[The_AK]

got an early birthday present from gf, now i need to find a shop that can do this

https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/14072806_313731092312233_104463029_n.jpg?ig_cache_ key=MTMxOTk3MDcyMjg2MTI0MzU3NA%3D%3D.2

Also ended up swapping my hid bulbs in fogs from 3000k to 6000k however it looks like I'm going to need to retrofit some projectors. 3000k wasn't blinding at night but 6000k is absolutely atrocious.

https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/13734299_844822665617645_1905350833_n.jpg?ig_cache _key=MTMyMDAzMTI5ODc0NDM4Mzg4Nw%3D%3D.2

[Kure GS]

Good to have a spare motor in reserve....off to Force Fed!

[Acura604]

I still still still miss my TL-S with the dipped emblems...So i dipped the RDX emblems:

http://i.imgur.com/yDXN9ld.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/KsdBH6a.jpg

[hud 91gt]

Found old header online...
http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/hud_91gt/Mobile%20Uploads/image_6.jpg

Attempted to make a y pipe connector for the 2" secondary pipes into my 2.5" exhaust. I used a zip wheel and bench grinder. Time consuming.

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/hud_91gt/Mobile%20Uploads/image_7.jpg

First time using a mig. Tip of the day, make sure you have no gaps! Ugly, but a grinder took off most of the really ugly stuff.

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/hud_91gt/Mobile%20Uploads/image_8.jpg

Looks good on there! Now to be covered up by the intake.

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/hud_91gt/Mobile%20Uploads/image_9.jpg

Was fun, literally took me an entire day for what a professional could do in a couple hours. Ah well.

[Limitless]

Installed my birthday present hella late, but love it. Passwordjdm carbon fiber cooling plate, wrapped my strut bar gloss black, carbon wrap on my engine cover (which is peeling qq). Fitment on the pwjdm piece sucks, but it's surprisingly flexible and strong for a piece thats like 4mm thick

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/11412163_10157337014115582_7395243690020448293_o.j pg

[Acura604]

a bit early...but getting the winter wheels dipped black with glossifier.

I'll be going with a black and white theme for the winter.

dipped emblems, dipped acura beak and dipped wheels - on white diamond pearl

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

dipped plenum beak
http://i.imgur.com/BDcO3ep.jpg

[Reeyal]

Those dipped wheels look good!

[Lomac]

First thing was to get rid of my yellowing headlights on my DD Acura. No before or after shots, mainly because I didn't think about it. I probably could have gone a little deeper in my driver's side headlight and it's not perfectly clear, but it's still miles better than what it was before. No more diffused light output, which is nice.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b389/lomac20/20160821_124518_zpshmvgwkrh.jpg

Next up, the Saab. In keeping with the theme of seeing how cheaply I can repair it, I spent the better part of a year looking for parts and avoiding buying new. Finally found a throttle cable (considering new ones were backordered for many months anyway, I didn't have much of a choice to search for a used one) and red top DIC.

Yes, I was using zipties to hold the cable in place. Don't judge me. :p
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b389/lomac20/20160822_195610_zps8w7rwtqp.jpg

There's the reason for needing a new cable.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b389/lomac20/20160822_204113_zpsy17e5qgl.jpg

All better!
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b389/lomac20/20160822_203256_zpsfqqx1jp6.jpg

Next up, the Cassette. Got it shipped from one of the Southern States off of Ebay. Figured for $100 shipped, I couldn't go wrong. New ones run for $500 plus shipping and aftermarket ones are well known for dying very quickly. This one looked a little rough on the surface, but the boots checked out and I didn't see any visual damage to anything.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b389/lomac20/20160903_123351_zps8y0m8rcb.jpg

The car was running a black top T7 DIC. Even though they're technically compatible, it's not recommended for more than diagnosing certain things or driving down the block and back. This one, however, seemed to be causing issues with the car.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b389/lomac20/20160903_125819_zps2bisksux.jpg

Speaking of issues, this may have been part of the problem... Obviously there was some heat soak happening here.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b389/lomac20/20160903_130508_zpszstu1dlw.jpg

A quick trip to Lordco to grab some dielectric grease for the plugs and new bolts and washers to replace the old, rusted ones...
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b389/lomac20/20160903_151343_zpsyaekewy8.jpg

And in she goes. Kinda nice to see a splash of colour in the engine bay, especially when it actually belongs there from the factory.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b389/lomac20/20160903_161624_zpsoai6i89e.jpg

After giving her a bath, I discovered some sort of electrical problem. Haven't had the time to figure out if it's battery or alternator related.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b389/lomac20/20160904_170927_zpsamabrtzt.jpg

Next up, replacing the central lock module and putting in new fog lights. All used, of course. :p

[StanleyR]

blew one of my stock speakers :(

oh well, just an excuse to upgrade :)

[snowfarmer]

Pulled off the 20" wheels from the 335i today, put it back to stock with a set of staggered style 162's. Gonna need some spacers to sort out the stance and maybe some lowering springs to drop it a bit.

Went from this:

http://i.imgur.com/Y0GzLNv.jpg

To this:

http://i.imgur.com/Wl1QLOV.jpg

[nsx042003]

tinted the fogs on my LS, now waiting for my tires and spacers to come in so i can finally put some VIP wheels on, I keep seeing my clone at MTU by the airport lol, gotta do something different

https://scontent.fsnc1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14102680_10154046426293822_1518221929578720630_n.j pg?oh=e0779febb4f0e1c610ee4b20052cf633&oe=58516634

[lowda9]

Today I dropped the fuel tank just to replace the fuel pump. Stupid g2 integra design; it was easy to drop but I had a terrible time lifting it back up. Also I did timing belt, water pump, oil pan gasket, and valve cover gasket.

[Indy]

Installed Factory Brembos over the weekend.

http://www.revscene.net/forums/members/indy-16823/albums/g35/5445-brembos4.jpg

http://www.revscene.net/forums/members/indy-16823/albums/g35/5442-brembo1.jpg

http://www.revscene.net/forums/members/indy-16823/albums/g35/5443-brembo2.jpg

http://www.revscene.net/forums/members/indy-16823/albums/g35/5444-brembo3.jpg

[ijaz_97]

Noticed a musty smell inside the car after it rained. Pulled back the passenger side carpet and noticed about 2 inches of water in the floorboard. The sunroof drain started leaking again. I just got it fixed from the dealer 6 months ago, do you think they will repair it again under no cost since it has been less than a year? Sat there for an hour with a blow dryer making sure all the moisture evaporated.

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah60/ijaz_97/14199490_1404701389558335_1740518515427658581_n_zp sc2ldfuuf.jpg (http://s1377.photobucket.com/user/ijaz_97/media/14199490_1404701389558335_1740518515427658581_n_zp sc2ldfuuf.jpg.html)

[tofu1413]

Noticed a musty smell inside the car after it rained. Pulled back the passenger side carpet and noticed about 2 inches of water in the floorboard. The sunroof drain started leaking again. I just got it fixed from the dealer 6 months ago, do you think they will repair it again under no cost since it has been less than a year? Sat there for an hour with a blow dryer making sure all the moisture evaporated.

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah60/ijaz_97/14199490_1404701389558335_1740518515427658581_n_zp sc2ldfuuf.jpg (http://s1377.photobucket.com/user/ijaz_97/media/14199490_1404701389558335_1740518515427658581_n_zp sc2ldfuuf.jpg.html)



Yep. be nice about it and im pretty sure they would warranty their own work.

[ijaz_97]

Yep. be nice about it and im pretty sure they would warranty their own work.

They did not warranty it. They made some B.S. excuse about how it is my fault for parking my car outside allowing the drains to get clogged. I've had different cars over the years with sunroofs and none of them have leaked. Never going back to Auto West Infiniti, they do not stand behind their work.

[Noran]

They did not warranty it. They made some B.S. excuse about how it is my fault for parking my car outside allowing the drains to get clogged. I've had different cars over the years with sunroofs and none of them have leaked. Never going back to Auto West Infiniti, they do not stand behind their work.

:joy::fuckthatshit:

[meme405]

How is that a BS excuse?

You're sunroof drain got clogged, they explained it to you, unclogged it, and then you proceeded to park under trees letting pine needles, leaves and other debris clog it again. Why should they warranty an issue caused by user error?

It's a documented issue with Infiniti's, the drain system for G35's, my FX, and G37's are all kinda prone to clogging. It's not brilliant, but a little bit of diligence on your part would avoid the issue. Try not to park under trees (this avoids sap marks on your paint as well as issues like the sunroof getting clogged). When you are cleaning the car pour a little water in the area and it should clear out the debris. You can take this a step farther and lift the roof rails in your car up and clean all the debris under those out.

Autowest Infiniti is actually a very good dealership. In fact Morrey Infiniti (newly opened in burnaby) and Regency Infiniti (now named North Shore Infiniti - After it was purchased by Dilwari) are all fantastic.

Also: http://www.revscene.net/forums/709626-ijaz_97-0-0-1-a.html

[Lomac]

Finally got around to hardwiring my dashcam and Sirius radio into the car, now that I picked up a new antenna for it. Old one kept saying it was disconnected. Upon inspection it looked like something had impacted and damaged it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/lomac/Mobile%20Uploads/20160910_132639_zpsxezl9qch.jpg

Also finally wired in my sub and amps. It involved taking out the majority of the interior of the car in order to run the cables and tie them down properly. Since it was the first time I had taken the Acura apart, it took a little longer than I expected. But it's nice to finally have some oomph to my music again. Oh, and I discovered during this process that the deck I've owned for many years actually has an aux-in. Didn't realize I could actually be playing music off my phone instead of listening to USB or Sirius... :lol

Under the rear seats was actually a little cleaner than I had expected...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/lomac/Mobile%20Uploads/20160910_132708_zpskh0rugva.jpg

...but it yielded lunch money!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/lomac/Mobile%20Uploads/20160910_174823_zpsc7torpti.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/lomac/Mobile%20Uploads/20160910_163117_zpsjtefnber.jpg

Unfortunately while taking the trunk liner out, I discovered a large puddle of water sitting in the spare wheel well. I think I managed to trace it to the source, which was the passenger side taillight. Sealed it with some quality sealant to temporarily fix it while I wait for a new gasket to arrive. Hopefully that will fix the issue.

[slicrick]

Working on refinishing the wheels I am going to use for Fall and Winter, they were pretty faded and had lots of chips in them. My first time trying to refinish a set myself but they turned out alright, I probably should of done a little more prep work and wet-sanding in between coats. They will be good enough for a set of winters though.

http://i.imgur.com/7evCiLzh.jpg

I started last weekend, in spirit for the Italian GP.

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


http://i.imgur.com/Qp6dW38h.jpg

[Reeyal]

^ LOL, love the tape job...

[thumper]

^ LOL, love the tape job...

yeah i think it looks so good the OP should have left it on... what's the speed rating for painter's tape? :lol

[CorneringArtist]

Fuck whitewalls, greenwalls are the new trend.

[nsx042003]

goddamn... just my luck...i put on the wrong wheel face on the barrel and i just got tires mounted on them today by TSS. now i gotta pay to have it removed and mounted again after i swap them out i guess.

Jesus. I am horrible with these details

[riasat.abir]

I don't know what I did to my car today, but suddenly it's making loud noise while braking even driving, noise is coming from the brake/wheel, sounds like trawler engine :/
Any idea what could happen?

[Reeyal]

I don't know what I did to my car today, but suddenly it's making loud noise while braking even driving, noise is coming from the brake/wheel, sounds like trawler engine :/
Any idea what could happen?

Try posting your question in this thread instead:
http://www.revscene.net/forums/695671-mechanical-advice-thread.html

[Acura604]

I replaced the halogen brake light bulbs with LED on a 2016 civic. The ones on the side worked out quite well with a set of the Philips 7443. But the high mount was fail. I slapped in a 50W mega LED and it still wasn't as good as regular halogen in the daytime. Night time seemed good though.

It's definitely difficult for an LED to light up the entire housing in a wide dispersal of light. Sigh... Back to the drawing board.

Regular halogen high mount brake bulb :
http://a66.tinypic.com/1zxl9is.jpg
http://a64.tinypic.com/rk68o5.jpg


LED 50W for high mount brake :
http://a64.tinypic.com/abtvt5.jpg
http://a63.tinypic.com/t03vc7.jpg

Here is the LED bulb used : ( 4 sides of bright firing LEDs )
http://a64.tinypic.com/30rsc1s.jpg

Here is a video during night time with all LED
https://youtu.be/pEkvi3V_Q3g[

[FN-2199]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/lomac/Mobile%20Uploads/20160910_163117_zpsjtefnber.jpg


Pizza in the engine bay too?!

:lol

[Flatsix]

Installed a new spoiler on the boxster, subtle enough I think

[Flatsix]

And when deployed

http://i.imgur.com/xQAt68U.jpg

[prudz]

Finally tossed on my new tires and wheels.

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a528/prudzzzz/Mobile%20Uploads/20161006_200302_zpshkplqpab.jpg (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/prudzzzz/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20161006_200302_zpshkplqpab.jpg.html)

[Zexxy]

Reupholstered my Supra's seats with diamond-stitched leather and restored the seat foams' plushness with steam.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af260/aznexus/5fd201c7-7de4-439b-a291-7965215445f3_zpsalbjpkz3.jpg

[extracrunchie]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161008/6b52b1dbfc84b0e01ee10af6416efc84.jpg

Painted my RL caliper with G2 caliper paint. Really good product, I used a brush and the paint is self leveling resin based paint. Looks powder coated.

Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk

[KDMofo]

Was getting annoyed by the scratch on my rocker from sliding into a rock up at Squamish Valley Rd a couple months ago so I repainted it along with my lip and grill.

http://i.imgur.com/uptCpKB.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/gdZCTLR.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/U2ofPXj.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/xNo283S.jpg

[hud 91gt]

I have a bunch of time off work so my goal was to install my megasquirt, and sell my condo.

Condo is gone, but Megasquirt to go.

Today I made a bracket to fit up under the dash. Went back to the days of shop class and bent up some ABS.

Bare $3 scrap sheet from Industrial Paints and Plastics
http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/hud_91gt/Mobile%20Uploads/image_11.jpg

As the British dude dubbed, some CAD (Cardboard aided design)
http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/hud_91gt/Mobile%20Uploads/image_10.jpg

Bent up with a $12 heat gun and some 2x4's and test fitting in place with the MS.
http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/hud_91gt/Mobile%20Uploads/image_12.jpg

Almost finished, wiring to go
http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/hud_91gt/Mobile%20Uploads/image_13.jpg

Then when I was done that, I started on a bracket for my LS2 coils. I'll mount all 6 of them on this piece of aluminum angle I cut up with my angle grinder. Certainly not perfection, but will look good from far and most importantly... it'll work.

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/hud_91gt/Mobile%20Uploads/image_14.jpg

That's it for today... and tomorrow is furniture selling time. Till the weekend!

[SkunkWorks]

Little arts and crafts project for a wet weekend.

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/14560162_10154145171489353_4591047473382584602_o.j pg?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9

[Timewav3zer0]

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14570331_10207534289612426_8899335434657127951_n.j pg?oh=55abc50f1e4cb55ee6c32c8bbb11ba88&oe=58A0E645

put in a front mount and some other goodies a couple weeks ago

[KDMofo]

Was bored on the weekend so decided to give my Genesis a new colour. Thought I might as well take a stab at body work to cover up door dings :heckno:
Took roughly 10hr's to do the fenders, hood, doors, 1/4, trunk, rocker and by the time it was finish baking at 4am, we decided to call it quits for the day. Plan on painting the rest another day and the hood black too. Until then, probably wont release the colour yet, but took me a couple days to find. Hint: It's from a 90's porsch

Removing a couple door dings and first time really doing body work. Scuffed down to the base, filled with filler > sand > more filler > sand > check from even surface > putty > finish with 180 grit
http://i.imgur.com/zrngUcd.jpg

Then came all the R&I's... roof moulding, belt moulding, weather strip, front bumper, grill, side mirrors, door handles, rear bumper, headlamp, tail lamp emblem came off.
http://i.imgur.com/XqixbQ2.jpg

Pulled it into the paint shop and started with sanding the spots where I did body work starting from 320 to 600, made sure there was no deep scratches so I could avoid primer and use sealer instead. After, I ran the DA over the entire car with 800 grit.
http://i.imgur.com/AmQMupR.jpg

After sanding, gave it a quick wipe down and blew the dust off. Rolled it into the paint booth and started masking. After masking, I wiped down the car with paint degreaser and tack cloth.
http://i.imgur.com/kmn4nqh.jpg

Ready for paint! started off with 2 coats of sealant around the area where there was body work. While the seal was drying, I mixed 3 bottles(1.8L) of basecoat for spray. Sprayed the first coat lightly - emphasizing on the wheels wells, left it to dry for 15mins, second layer of base coat on - 20mins, turn on downdraft fans and left for 30mins to dry completely.
http://i.imgur.com/Yxgxq0O.jpg

Once the basecoat was dry to the touch, it was time for clear. I mixed 3 bottles of fast drying clear and sprayed 2 coats 5-8mins apart. One the last coat went on, I baked it for 30mins and 15 mins of cool down time.
http://i.imgur.com/bQ7BGNJ.jpg

By this time, it was 3:30 and we were ready to go home, quickly threw it back together (took about 30mins) and taped "IN PROGRESS" so people didn't ask so many questions.
http://i.imgur.com/hOkHy4X.jpg

Plan on doing the rest next week, hopefully if I have time.

[tofu1413]

please tell me Riviera blue. or even.......... 964 mint green!


:megusta:


http://www.motorward.com/wp-content/images/2016/02/Riviera-Blue-Porsche-991-GT3-4.jpg

http://www.germansportscars.net/_contentImages/content_687dt.jpg

[KDMofo]

OKAYYYYY Fineeee, you got it out from me... Mint Green

The shade of green varies a lot based on lighting.
http://i.imgur.com/rDcQ936.jpg

This is was my goal I photoshopped, I can't wait to put my summers back on, but repainted in gloss white.
http://i.imgur.com/hZaySvJ.png

[acrophobia]

Installed a remote start into our f150. My first attempt at wiring, kind of stressful but successful. Will be nice to have a warm truck on winter mornings.

[The_AK]

Sold some of my old e46 parts and started swapping for e90 parts. So far:

6 Speed ZHP Knob - Absolutely love the feel of it

https://scontent-yyz1-1.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/14722967_700751416747863_2642314664192507904_n.jpg ?ig_cache_key=MTM2ODk5MDE4ODg1MjcxNjk2Mg%3D%3D.2

BMW Performance Exhaust - muffler only so I'll still need to get someone to do a cat delete for me. After hearing enough sound clips I can't wait to get this on my car!
https://scontent-yyz1-1.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/14624418_1270842796302006_3197711836019425280_n.jp g?ig_cache_key=MTM2OTE2NjkxMzUyODExMzY0NQ%3D%3D.2

[hud 91gt]

Installed a high amp alternator in the Z.

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/hud_91gt/Mobile%20Uploads/image_26.jpg

[dinfung]

Got the stock wheel painted black and installed 255/50/20 Bridgestone Blizzard. Have the suspension set to normal height. Ready for the winter.

http://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbworld.org-vbulletin/2000x1124/80-20161027_204506_06546fa0025455dd7fb5d82bf2a0de9c22 93566a.jpg
http://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbworld.org-vbulletin/2000x1124/80-20161027_204513_9ba99c69bb6f00555db2b4f9ee4356bc07 acef7c.jpg
http://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbworld.org-vbulletin/2000x1124/80-20161027_204522_c2d93b8b0d15c07dfab042dc62539ede18 171e1a.jpg

[Ducdesmo]

Can someone tell me where to purchase Varrstoen wheels locally?

[Kure GS]

Dyno day for Zelda (7 minutes raw footage):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4PczecjXqI

[Nvasion]

Can someone tell me where to purchase Varrstoen wheels locally?

Locally you can go to any tuner shop and they can order for you. I got mine from their site. They always have sales

[asma123]

Picked up my wheels I just got them refinished
http://imageshack.com/a/img922/3796/VmwMqN.jpg

[asma123]

Also I test fitted my carbon fibre lip. Fits good just gotta wait for nicer weather to install it
http://imageshack.com/a/img924/2865/p5FOSR.jpg

[hud 91gt]

Fired her up for the very first time with the megasquirt. It'a been a goal of mine to build up one of these since they first came out. That was probably 12-13 years ago.

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/hud_91gt/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_6921.jpg

[The_AK]

Picked up a Y Pipe and 2 foot pipe. Need someone to weld these two together for me.

https://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/15034918_1098680523587021_7534620767565119488_n.jp g

[cunninglinguist]

Installed a high amp alternator in the Z.

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/hud_91gt/Mobile%20Uploads/image_26.jpg

Me too!
35 amps to 140 amps

Shitty 50 year technology GM 10dn
http://i.imgur.com/uxVxEfG.jpg

CS144 FTW
http://i.imgur.com/MfdyRbE.jpg

Cut and weld bracket
http://i.imgur.com/Ls3IANa.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Co1BcRT.jpg

[maneetkaran]

The cancer is gone!
http://i.imgur.com/iqdJs1B.jpg

[duy-]

what an interesting jackstand placement

[hud 91gt]

Me too!
35 amps to 140 amps



You beat me, mine was 50amp to 140! What kind of vehicle?

[yray]

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

finally change to winters

[coneZONE]

http://i.imgur.com/ai8FlET.jpg?1

Changed the window regulator w/ motor yesterday... Like always, I forget to take the "during" photo FeelsBadMan

Also re-soldered the clock, and changed the tires and oil

[The_AK]

Picked these up today, they're gonna get refinished.

https://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/15034930_1428237997206487_4975752928477315072_n.jp g?ig_cache_key=MTM4ODEyMzkyNDQ5MTkyNjA3MA%3D%3D.2

https://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/14499112_218107968625906_3704324072058912768_n.jpg ?ig_cache_key=MTM4ODEyNDQ5NDAxMTE2MzUzNg%3D%3D.2

https://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/15056632_665569410285616_8518558149710446592_n.jpg ?ig_cache_key=MTM4ODE1MTIxMDQyNzQ4NzYzMw%3D%3D.2

Style 231 (off of 7 series) 19x9 front and 19x10 rear. Gonna install these after work and take some pictures followed by photoshop to see what colour I want them refinished in.

[Corbeau]

I sold my car..waiting for new one to arrive.

[The_AK]

Had some LEDs and my German plate lying around, decided to install these while I wait for my exhaust clamps from ECS. Apparently the clamps were back ordered for like a month and only getting shipped out on the 28th... :|

https://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/15099404_1156272654442012_1080144039690371072_n.jp g?ig_cache_key=MTM5MDM5NTI3MTk5MzYxMTQyNQ%3D%3D.2

Also had my y-pipe welded to 2.5 inch pipe thanks to guys at MDA fab. The job they did puts to shame who ever originally built my y-pipe lol

https://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/15034642_138090710003593_741894598963494912_n.jpg? ig_cache_key=MTM4OTM3NDAzMTY0MDExNTg5Mw%3D%3D.2

[MPTness]

Got flared

http://i.imgur.com/644PTvw.jpg

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

[dinfung]

So coupe a weeks ago me and my wife have to say good bye to the 323i
http://www.revscene.net/forums/members/dinfung-14712/albums/2009-bmw-323i/5465-20160822-192040.jpg

Next week we will have to say good bye to the Mini GP
http://www.revscene.net/forums/members/dinfung-14712/albums/2013-mini-jcw-gp/5464-20150521-220548.jpg

In return this is home with us now. 2011 C4S
http://www.revscene.net/forums/members/dinfung-14712/albums/2011-porsche-c4s/5466-dsc-0278.jpg
1st mod, white side marker.

[pintoBC_3sgte]

I like that deal...:)

[Port Man]

Perfect stable :joy:

[underscore]

I deleted the CD changer from my stereo, weight reduction yo!

Actually it was fried and kept trying to read all the discs every couple minutes, even with the vehicle off. Hopefully nobody tries to put a disc in the slot.

[asian_XL]

I washed, waxed and had sex with my car...it's just so clean now!SwiftRage

Need to click to enlarge the image.
https://picoolio.net/images/2016/12/17/0001e5219.jpg
https://picoolio.net/images/2016/12/17/0002c8b0c.jpg
https://picoolio.net/images/2016/12/17/0003352ea.jpg
https://picoolio.net/images/2016/12/17/000407c10.jpg

[Akinari]

I washed, waxed and had sex with my car...it's just so clean now!SwiftRage
So uhh...which exhaust tip did you choose? Or maybe the shift knob if you were feeling adventurous?

[fliptuner]

12V socket :troll:

[Z3guy]

I washed, waxed and had sex with my car...it's just so clean now!SwiftRage

Need to click to enlarge the image.
https://picoolio.net/images/2016/12/17/0001e5219.jpg
https://picoolio.net/images/2016/12/17/0002c8b0c.jpg
https://picoolio.net/images/2016/12/17/0003352ea.jpg
https://picoolio.net/images/2016/12/17/000407c10.jpg

your car looks great, especially with the CHs. In the last pic it looks like someone photoshopped your car to look shorter and stubbier....

[underscore]

I finished the install of the remote starter, for some reason the ebrake wire was causing it to not work, once I disconnected that it worked perfectly. Now I just need to get the stupid thing into programming mode so I can switch it to diesel mode (delay for the glow plugs). I must be doing something wrong because I've tried probably 20 times and I still can't get it.

[dared3vil0]

Well that was a busy day on the 30th... Hit a stump in the side by side the other day, it was buried under about two feet of powder and couldn't even see it. Bent a tie rod and ruined a tire, luckily that was it... Had a new tire mounted and balanced, but replaced the tie rod, and aligned the thing myself. Here's to it all being done correct? :badpokerface:

[extracrunchie]

Well that was a busy day on the 30th... Hit a stump in the side by side the other day, it was buried under about two feet of powder and couldn't even see it. Bent a tie rod and ruined a tire, luckily that was it... Had a new tire mounted and balanced, but replaced the tie rod, and aligned the thing myself. Here's to it all being done correct? :badpokerface:

Man that sucks, didnt bend a rim?

[dared3vil0]

Man that sucks, didnt bend a rim?

It put a small bend in the lip of the rim, but it doesn't appear to have damaged the structure of the rim luckily!

[inv4zn]

Installed clear sidemarkers!
Took way longer than it should have...but car looks much cleaner now :)
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9197927/IMG_20170110_225052.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9197927/IMG_20170109_224715.jpg

[Acura604]

Wife's civic got a wheel upgrade. Ditched the 16s for the 17s.

https://i.imgur.com/6GXdFjq.jpg

[68style]

I gotta say, Honda's current crop of wheel designs are pretty terrible looking.

[TopsyCrett]

Got Hella 500's installed on the ML today at Unictec Car Audio & Lighting in PoCo this morning. He also wet sanded/polished the headlights for pretty much free. Very awesome guy, and does honest work.

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16195667_10158053200465099_5712100059953659279_n.j pg?oh=1d113c6bd3bbf103b792bd2d2c6957ea&oe=591DF0C3

[asr]

Spoon throttle body installed and clean the ride before the Spring Festival.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/455/32368259222_f545297554_o.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/437/32398317861_67092cdf8b_o.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/304/32398308921_cd24367a97_o.jpg

[jackp0t]

Went ahead with the headlight mod

Opening the headlight is very hard and painful :mad0259: lol

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/for%20sale/20170122_225320.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/for%20sale/20170122_225320.jpg.html)


Taking it apart


http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/for%20sale/20170128_102906.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/for%20sale/20170128_102906.jpg.html)

For paint
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/for%20sale/20170128_113243.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/for%20sale/20170128_113243.jpg.html)

Paintin
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/for%20sale/20170129_153800.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/for%20sale/20170129_153800.jpg.html)

And the result

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/for%20sale/20170129_202510_2.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/for%20sale/20170129_202510_2.jpg.html)

[asian_XL]

what's more painful is you need to put it back together and later in this year it gets all moist up.

[jackp0t]

Haha i hope not!

[Reeyal]

I find it easier to open the headlight housing if I bake the headlights in an oven first. I then use a heat gun to loosen the adhesive. For sealing them back together, I use Butyl Rubber Glue. It works great.

[Gh0stRider]

started my pos car for the 1st time in 2yrs. im suprised it started.

some lights dont work, damn rats chewing on the wires.

[E.D.C.5]

what's more painful is you need to put it back together and later in this year it gets all moist up.

I'm having that problem rn. Slight condensation build up when i'm running night lights and it's super cold outside.

[hud 91gt]

Too many projects going on at once to even list. Today made brackets for fuel lines, then searched for flaring tool but couldn't find it. So I worked on the new diff.

[320icar]

Installed my bilstein coils on the focus. Now time to pointlessly drive around to get them to settle before adjustments

[hud 91gt]

Beautiful afternoon, so I took the afternoon and spent it on my patio porting/smoothing out my future intake manifold. The inside use to look worse then the outside...

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/hud_91gt/Mobile%20Uploads/20170131_163606_HDR.jpg

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/hud_91gt/Mobile%20Uploads/20170131_163628.jpg


Still lots of work to be done.

[gilly]

Changed out my disgusting cabin air filter.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/gilbertgilly/IMG_2228_zpstfmcpka5.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/gilbertgilly/media/IMG_2228_zpstfmcpka5.jpg.html)

[Gh0stRider]

rinsed off the car, vacuumed the engine bay and interior, went for a quite drive around the block. White smoking coming from the engine..fuuuu

[The_AK]

Fresh spark plugs and coils went in today into the 330i. Engine runs significantly smoother and not as noisy (which I believe is due to my temporary used coil I used while waiting for my new parts to arrive).

[hal0g0dv2]

cleaned the shit out of my truck after these guys where filthy...... But they are so damm cute so its OK !
https://s28.postimg.org/oax7w8mgd/16523877_10154845152475821_1637651642_o.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/cykmegdrd/)image ru (https://postimage.org/)

[jackp0t]

It was easier than I thought!


So i sourced this full$ on red interior and i pounced on that with the quickness.lol

My only complain was that its electric sports seats and mine is the manual sports seats.

With past exp i was able to retrofit the s2000 seats unto my prelude by switching the seat pan and using the rails for the prelude. So i thought forsure being as its the same car i could just easily switch the rails and i retain the manual controls. WRONG!

$http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/for%20sale/20170201_180702.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/for%20sale/20170201_180702.jpg.html)

$http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/for%20sale/20170201_182517.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/for%20sale/20170201_182517.jpg.html)

So many parts$ and extra component$ like the lumbar support$ on it that i had to abort the mission.lol!

So for awhile$ i was contemplating if i should just sell the seats$ since the thought of wiring an electric seats unto a manual made my head hurt until a saw some peeps in the e92 community retrofiting it. So that boost my confidence$ and also its CORAL RED!

Here we go

$http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/for%20sale/20170212_150203.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/for%20sale/20170212_150203.jpg.html)


Removing the connector took longer than removing the actual$ seat lol

$http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/for%20sale/20170212_152418.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/for%20sale/20170212_152418.jpg.html)

It also helped that i yanked the connector from$ electric seats so i was able to compare the wires with the manual seat wires

$http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/for%20sale/20170212_153002.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/for%20sale/20170212_153002.jpg.html)

Moving the wires around to accomodate the new electric seats

$http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/for%20sale/20170212_154639.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/for%20sale/20170212_154639.jpg.html)

And ofcourse adding new wires
$http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/for%20sale/20170212_175116.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/for%20sale/20170212_175116.jpg.html)

$http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/for%20sale/20170212_200149.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/for%20sale/20170212_200149.jpg.html)

The rear seats for my first time i couldnt figure out how to remove the lower seat haha.
$http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/for%20sale/20170212_230709.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/for%20sale/20170212_230709.jpg.html)

$http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/for%20sale/20170212_234700.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/for%20sale/20170212_234700.jpg.html)

Voila!

$http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/for%20sale/20170213_004703.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/for%20sale/20170213_004703.jpg.html)

Door panels
$http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/for%20sale/20170212_223802.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/for%20sale/20170212_223802.jpg.html)

Swithcing seat belts
$http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/for%20sale/20170213_182052.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/for%20sale/20170213_182052.jpg.html)


$http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/for%20sale/20170213_191910.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/for%20sale/20170213_191910.jpg.html)

And moment of truth!
$https://www.instagram.com/p/BQeXI3nAJCn/

Man it felt so good!


Heres to the first cashmere silver coupe in coral red combo!

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/for%20sale/20170213_201610.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/for%20sale/20170213_201610.jpg.html)

$http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/for%20sale/20170213_201733.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/for%20sale/20170213_201733.jpg.html)

$http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/for%20sale/20170213_201812.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/for%20sale/20170213_201812.jpg.html)

[hud 91gt]

Nice job. ^^^



Spent about 10-14 hours bending fuel lines. Fitting 3/8" lines where 5/16" and 3/16" lines use to be can be challenging. I had to drill out the crumbling old rubber mounts and hope for the best. New mounts would have been nice, but I would have had to drill them out too. I really should have done this when the engine and transmission were out. I ended up pulling the whole rear drivetrain, and suspension except the struts themselves to get better access. Parking brake cables disconnected too. Under the car is complete, and about 50% done the engine bay. Slow process. I should wash the undercoating to see if it actually burns black??

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/hud_91gt/Mobile%20Uploads/20170217_120547_Burst05.jpg

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/hud_91gt/Mobile%20Uploads/20170217_120634.jpg

[Acura604]

Replaced my blackvue DR3500-FHD with DR650GW. hid the wiring from the rear cam along the top headliner and through the A-pillar. pretty clean install...for a DIY. the 3500 was already hardwired via the PMP so I just used the same power source to the 650. works great.

http://i.imgur.com/zKXVont.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/YKmuOXA.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Ke0xUbO.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/94ytwmX.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/GXiPdOZ.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/YCWzyRh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/YikE25O.jpg

sample footage: may need more tweaking for video settings (switch youtube to HD for better quality )
https://youtu.be/CuKsCkEl2qg

rear:
https://youtu.be/uC09nwUTeHU

[Acura604]

was bored on sunday and decided to figure out a use for my old 'almost dead' DR380G dashcam and so it is now a in-cabin dashcam. mic is dead so it doesn't record sound. looks pretty grainy on dark days but its meant for in-cabin only.

https://youtu.be/4fWEvNmYkDI

[invader]

Does RS have a vinyl wrap sponsor?

Or can someone recommend a vinyl wrap shop or person? I want to get my roof wrapped on my STI.

Yes I have searched the forum, not much comes up.

[snails]

Does RS have a vinyl wrap sponsor?

Or can someone recommend a vinyl wrap shop or person? I want to get my roof wrapped on my STI.

Yes I have searched the forum, not much comes up.


Send this guy a message, you can mention me sending you it may help

https://www.facebook.com/WrapTactics/

[snowfarmer]

Doing a bit of pre-spring cleaning on the 996. Got rid of the console ashtray and installed a cubby. Clean, easy quick little job. Awesome.
http://i.imgur.com/9om5Z4z.jpg

Pulled off the front bumper and air scoops to pull the condensers off the radiators and clean out all the crap that's gotten lodged in there over the years. Wheel well liners broke apart on disassembly, bolts frozen that needed to be ground off. Nasty, messy, PITA job. Awesome. The picture does NOT do justice to the grossness.
http://i.imgur.com/pKAPK9J.jpg

[Badhobz]

I classed up the Rolla today. Removed the hideous Jim Pat front plate holder and installed these awesome metal MCL ones.

I apologise to MCL for defamation of their brand but it does add a touch of class to this plebian appliance of excellence.

http://imgpost.me/img/XDm70oX/sketch-1487788195881.png
http://imgpost.me/img/zSUBIw9/sketch-1487788126061.png

All I need now are those faux gold plated emblems they had in the 90s

[white rocket]

I classed up the Rolla today. Removed the hideous Jim Pat front plate holder and installed these awesome metal MCL ones.

I apologise to MCL for defamation of their brand but it does add a touch of class to this plebian appliance of excellence.

That is a fantastic description :thumbsup:

[Acura604]

black looks better.... was alot of prep....

original:
https://i.imgur.com/txq7dit.jpg

prep:
https://i.imgur.com/VEGWVHM.jpg

black plastidip with gloss
https://i.imgur.com/VT7i1qp.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/6FFILFj.jpg

[88SupraT]

after a little over a month driving my aristo that I bought at the end of december I went over my usual maintenance items whenever I buy a car.

changed: synthetic engine oil, transmission fluid, diff fluid, power steering fluid, serp belt, plug wires

To my surprise despite running so well I got a bit of a surprise when I decided it was time to do the plugs and some of the gaskets. I was expecting some usual wear and tear given it's a turbo motor and over 100K but this was a little bit more than that. pulled the plug cover off to find a bunch of the hoses crumbling but rtv'd together, coil pack connectors broken, absolutely shitty plugs and valve covers literally loose and leaking oil. Going through it all I lucky I did it when I did, also found I should be doing the t belt soon too looks to have a bit of oil on it. Took a couple pics but now too many given I wanted the car done:

take apart:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g180/turbo_1234/2jz_zpsdnrbqeq5.jpg

shitty plugs... shitty picture:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g180/turbo_1234/plugs_zpscybi1eg4.jpg

one of the rtv'd hoses:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g180/turbo_1234/crappyhose_zps5n88m2uo.jpg

bit of a mess:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g180/turbo_1234/parts2j_zps0xamgu5u.jpg

back together:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g180/turbo_1234/backtogether_zpskrmd27yo.jpg

[Akinari]

Changed out the IACV which kept giving me horrendous surging idle issues, won't idle at 1500rpm anymore :badpokerface:

Also ran a comp test, 175psi on all 4 cylinders, pretty impressed considering the motor has nearly 340k of non-granny-like driving. K motors are tanks.

[1BADMR2]

Got the k20 back from Garage5 on the weekend and started to install several MR2 friendly parts for the swap. Creating a build thread in the next couple of days.

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

http://i.imgur.com/UVZ5rCBl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/0NP5bLfl.jpg

[forcedot]

Let the Evo sit for 6 months, now I get to find out if I killed the battery or I can still save it.

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

[Badhobz]

I love the CTEK charger , I have the exact one. Works wonders

[hud 91gt]

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/hud_91gt/Mobile%20Uploads/20170301_123654.jpg

Headed out to Langley U blast and blasted my rear suspension and a bunch of mounts.

Proceeded to bend 3 hours worth of fuel lines.... Straight into the garbage. Can that ever be frustrating argh. Zero advancement today on those. I've realized I need to have eaten within 2 hours of doing that kind of work and then need to stop. As soon as I get slightly hungry patience goes out the window. lol

[Zedbra]

Swapped out my old ST coils for a Billstein Sport kit. With 385k on this TDI, these Bills will get me to my goal of 500k on this car before I replace it.

[hud 91gt]

Spent 2 hours trying to get a single bushing out of my freshly blasted control arms. Said screw it after I had three more to go. Buying new adjustable ones online (TechnoToyTuning). Was contemplating this from the get go... Ah well. I tried to be stubborn lol.

https://technotoytuning.com/sites/default/files/styles/product_slide/public/Product%20Images/P1010077_1.jpg?itok=9X0PhxZ3

After that frustration, set up the old paint booth in the apartment again to paint the rest of the stuff. #tenantfromhell but #mylandlordlovesme (Don't worry, I was brushing on POR15. No plastic booth required)

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/hud_91gt/Mobile%20Uploads/20170305_155554.jpg

[lowda9]

Got new tires. Decided to cheap out and get really cheap chinese tires. Total mounted and balanced was $380 out the door. Will be testing them out this week in this weather but so far they do really well in the wet but a little bit of slush and it feels sketchy.

[320icar]

If you feel the sidewalls, they are paper thin compared to Bridgestone or Michelin. LITERALLY 25% as thick

- a tire tech

[lowda9]

Honestly, i dont believe what the media has to say. I see a lot of negativity towards chinese tires from the media but that is towards anything chinese. For the price for brand new tires, I'm willing to try. Came with 60,000km warranty as well.

[!Kodamu]

Finally got around to swapping to 4 wheel disc and have my NSX calipers back on.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/K72ykujIXnon5vMOh_wbRRtBXqTXxwlplSQVnVtADKqcVeQPhq wdrxuVpWHwlmVa1t2OYl2yY0morfpi8atIPHf1fky49wxDU9UX vlSBD4NenP3jRFosjXkxVEA7S_ihvbVJlY-OQCnFjP9HsZcexSeq-yTgw2SWyL8msD3TNIEr7VPPaaGU8N7WIwFbM7AUSV9Ggx2bvUo Jy8fpH-JGI0_5cYwcba2JTno48gjl30GccjFdSy0vDMRHvOnTO91tX_ba oUh8M5IhXQ_LEPKd8z9W-Qz1YTuIoDO-9nDaiAM1gTXcl-4m7OCAAlPLi0aXE3By7H0xuaZBKcyhiPvOJHQ8PkUwwAx1pXkL 6hK5PGzXxKc5YJ9fwMS_d0qFzUmv1TfunbyL6YYxwA9tKRw8TM 1clOhoQiBgprvAwBqVtc9Vm3vGgg5bGagzNyzg_KEc1qkPy5do T-H3LUICIkZmltI9isHImD1GyWU3H5ErRSbnSUTV-yilDpj5Y1MblUl1AT2-IDVtkACEUC6IGaZqAvcAdOVsn07JwZktA9q-3q9RZh8PmtR6XXTADnHUgXXmZCtOMi1prgiwEL9vXakncZWL4y KmqocPk5-cVnWdmQRDJzzSyCzsYzndSuOjxgY1GnDxU7HfkYcZyB4Exas_e 9yg-AmLCDKO4Jsvdydyjw=w1689-h950-no


That clearance LOL


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[Badhobz]

Got new tires. Decided to cheap out and get really cheap chinese tires. Total mounted and balanced was $380 out the door. Will be testing them out this week in this weather but so far they do really well in the wet but a little bit of slush and it feels sketchy.
Where and what brand ? That's dirt cheap !

[underscore]

Got new tires. Decided to cheap out and get really cheap chinese tires. Total mounted and balanced was $380 out the door. Will be testing them out this week in this weather but so far they do really well in the wet but a little bit of slush and it feels sketchy.

Tires are literally the more important thing on your car. Are they at least DOT stamped? Although it could be fake, who knows.

[320icar]

Honestly, i dont believe what the media has to say. I see a lot of negativity towards chinese tires from the media but that is towards anything chinese. For the price for brand new tires, I'm willing to try. Came with 60,000km warranty as well.



Although I agree (and am also thinking about experimenting with off shore tires for hooning), from someone who handles all makes if tires... The difference is mental. All those no name brands feel like shit and are paper thin. Do they even have valid North American DOT? Lol.

It's like Safeway select cola beverage vs an ice cold can of Coke classic

[Acura604]

*sigh* i put the blizzaks back on. 😐

[SkunkWorks]

Wow... People actually took their winters off already??? :lol

[lowda9]

Where and what brand ? That's dirt cheap !

They're Constancy tires. It is made by a company called Weifang Yuelong Rubber Co. ltd.
Weifang Yuelong Rubber Co.,Ltd. - Weifang China - Heavy Truck Tyre Industrial Tyre Manufacturer (http://yuelonggroup.gmc.globalmarket.com/)

Tires are literally the more important thing on your car. Are they at least DOT stamped? Although it could be fake, who knows.

Although I agree (and am also thinking about experimenting with off shore tires for hooning), from someone who handles all makes if tires... The difference is mental. All those no name brands feel like shit and are paper thin. Do they even have valid North American DOT? Lol.

It's like Safeway select cola beverage vs an ice cold can of Coke classic

Ya its DOT stamped lol. As long as my car stops, moves, and provides traction for most of the year, I'm ok with that. I don't track my car. I'm more concerned with longevity of the tires. I would like to get a few years out of these.

[The_AK]

Curious, what car are said tires going on?

[Acura604]

Wife's civic EX got upgraded from halogen to HID c/o AUTOLISMO $60 4300k h11 kit.

installation pretty straight forward... mounted ballasts on metal along sides.
waiting for darkness for better pix and possible beam aiming.

http://i.imgur.com/lbX07IW.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/30usB8j.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/tcne4kn.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/l3PStmj.jpg

[-lincolnboi-]

Someone decided to add some colour to my bumper. Anyway, gave her a quick wash. So many regrets getting a white car :QQ: lol

[Suprarz666]

that looks like it may buff out. give it a try

[SSM_DC5]

If claybar doesn't get that out, then try polish

[Gh0stRider]

or mr clean magic eraser

[dark0821]

^ THIS

You will be amazed what it can accomplish...

[R. Mutt]

First oil change for the golf R (2600km) and I installed some wind deflectors/rain guards. Also installed a Braille g20 lithium ion battery in the evo.

[-lincolnboi-]

that looks like it may buff out. give it a try

If claybar doesn't get that out, then try polish

or mr clean magic eraser

^ THIS

You will be amazed what it can accomplish...

Thanks for all the suggestions! I was going to pick up some stuff to try out today, but I had some magic erasers laying around. Just tried it and it worked :awwyeah:

[snowfarmer]

Bolted seat sliders into the new to me Miata. The drivers seat sidemounts were bolted onto steel bar then to the floor, no ability to adjust fore and aft. That wasn't going to go over well with Mrs. Snowfarmer. Gotta make sure all this car stuff works for her so she keeps saying yes when I come to her with more of my hare-brained ideas that we need more cars.

[The_AK]

I guess this is applicable, first time doing a DIY video. Swapped out boring red stock tails for oem blackline tail lights. Planning on doing brakes + stud conversion too, feedback appreciated
:thumbsup:

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

[Badhobz]

I added sticky foamy strips to the ratrolla for additional comfort. Not sure why the hell toyota decided to use such garbage rock hard plastics but these foamy strips make a big difference.

http://imgpost.me/img/kK8OGSR/IMG_20170321_125602.jpg
http://imgpost.me/img/KKpLoiE/IMG_20170321_125631.jpg

[The_AK]

https://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/17494607_822659524558879_3190653061563416576_n.jpg
Stud conversion came in, gotta get rear tires mounted (they're sitting in the garage) and wheels painted before i can mount these back on. Looking forward to seeing outcome.

[fliptuner]

Starter on my Taco was hanging up for a second after it was already running, so I figured the solenoid contacts needed replacing cause it wasn't pulling back right away. Went to get some tools and a jack and after I was all loaded up, the truck wouldn't start. The motor would spin but the Bendix wasn't engaging. Perfect timing, in the pouring rain, no less and I was just about to do it in the warmth of my garage.

http://i.imgur.com/osxgMUh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/BKvzksJ.jpg

Awesome. Bearing that holds the Bendix drive blew apart and separated from the starter motor. Good thing I had a starter ready to go. Since it's sunny today, I'll take the torque converter access cover off to retrieve the balls.

[Vulgate]

Fixed the very common BMW oil filter housing gasket leak

Wasn't as bad as I thought if you take care in not dropping any nuts and bots from removing the intake manifold.

Used lots of rags and towels to keep it relatively clean

[hud 91gt]

Good for you. I attempted that one years back when I had my E36. It ended up getting towed to a shop. I've got a little more confidence now, I'd like to try again. Ha

[320icar]

Took my car back to RG yesterday for another dyno day. Stock was 187whp/225wtq. Yesterday did 265whp/330wtq. Super smooth graph which I was very impressed with. Each pull it lost a little power though. It's still on the OEM intercooler so it's no suprise. Proper FMIC/charge pipes and a custom dyno tune (not off the shelf) and 300whp is doable. Easy if I add meth/water injection.

Very happy with the results, no hiccups what so ever

[bcrdukes]

That's a pretty good gain from stock.

What did you do to the car to get those numbers? I think the gains become extremely marginal after the second or third pull due to heat soak, but otherwise, impressive numbers.

And stock intercoolers on any car almost always suck. :p

[The_AK]

New rotors + pads + stud conversion

https://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/17495228_492936487762946_6619897431934894080_n.jpg

https://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/17494544_1847170342223753_8746954666446684160_n.jp g

Not feeling the blue lug nuts with these wheels but they'll look great with my style 231 once I paint them

[!Aznboi128]

I added sticky foamy strips to the ratrolla for additional comfort. Not sure why the hell toyota decided to use such garbage rock hard plastics but these foamy strips make a big difference.

http://imgpost.me/img/kK8OGSR/IMG_20170321_125602.jpg
http://imgpost.me/img/KKpLoiE/IMG_20170321_125631.jpg
This is a tall person's problem lol.

I was driving a Cobalt a long time ago and I had the same problem, while my wife was fine.

[320icar]

That's a pretty good gain from stock.

What did you do to the car to get those numbers? I think the gains become extremely marginal after the second or third pull due to heat soak, but otherwise, impressive numbers.

And stock intercoolers on any car almost always suck. :p


Well, I will preface by saying my rule for buying a new car was that if I mod it, I cannot buy new parts. All must be used (or Craigslist bnib but not retail price). Everything I've gotten was at a significant saving from list price. I'll just say power mods

2014 focus ST. 32,500km
- Cobb accessport v3 running ots stage 3 93 octane @22psi
- fswerks CAI
- fswerks 3" catless DP
- mbrp 3" stainless catback
- turbosmart 50/50 BOV

The two limiting factors in the system are the stock intercooler and the stock turbo. I don't track my car, just daily drive. As such I've always watched the iat's and it is shockingly low and still cools quickly after pulls. Our climate is way milder than most guys in the states that have run into issues with overheating. But now I see the choke point. The turbo is crazy, full boost at about 2400rpm. Biggest issue is they run out of breathe over 5200rpm (as clearly shown on the dyno) so you pretty much have 1500rpm before redline that has no use.
Torque also significantly drops off after 4500rpm which is completely solved by swapping to a gt2876r, but then that's entering a whole new level of modifications I'm not ready for.

Still waiting for a used intercooler kit....

[CCA-Dave]

It's been a long hiatus off RevScene for me. Moved to the island, bought a house, renovated a shop and finally got down to car business again this winter.

Rally Bug now has a hydraulic clutch system which utilizes a hidden master cylinder in the transmission tunnel, and a concentric hydraulic throwout bearing in the transmission. The swap wasn't easy, and ended up well over budget...but it's done, and works awesome.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/644/32326355603_b4a0f417fb_c.jpg

While I had the engine out, I stripped it down for a check/refresh. Definitely needed bearings after 92 thousand miles, and worked out my valvetrain noise (cracked timing gear). Being ahead of my usual spring schedule, I decided to swap the car over to fuel injection. Cue another 25ft of Russell Braided lines, and more fittings than I care to count. Surge tank up front, filters in the rear just before the firewall and separate fuel injection and ignition computer systems. Inside of the car is starting to feel like an Apollo mission.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3844/33233617900_d4846b287a_c.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/570/32250313633_ea32c730bb_c.jpg

The cold start settings on my map are still crap, worse than trying to start the engine on cold weber carbs (notoriously difficult). But once warm it idles perfectly and is coming together on the road tuning.

-Dave

[hud 91gt]

A little birdie told me you moved to the island... Is it a little strange when someone you don't know, knows things about you? ha

Looks good. I've been slaving away on my fuel injection all winter. Seems like it was a "I had a little extra time" project for you. haha

[The_AK]

@CCA-Dave, are you planning on taking that beast to Knox hillclimb? Seems like it would be perfect for that event

[CCA-Dave]

A little birdie told me you moved to the island... Is it a little strange when someone you don't know, knows things about you? ha

Looks good. I've been slaving away on my fuel injection all winter. Seems like it was a "I had a little extra time" project for you. haha

I'm now at the point where I'm sorta used it. It's only awkward when meeting someone in person for the first time, and one of us knows way more about the other because of online forums. I met a guy at a RallyX last year who knew all about my car from some magazine features. The weird part, though, is there should have been zero way for him to connect me to the work I do with SRTUSA...that freaked me out a little.

But yeah, island move = house of my own and a big shop! I even have room to buy another Volkswagen project...

Fuel injection project totally started as a "meh, I probably have time" side project...but it ended up a little more involved then I thought. Between the need to have a custom starter built in California for the clutch project, and the injection install taking longer then I estimated...I figure I'm about two weeks behind where I'd "like" to be, and about four weeks ahead of where I usually am for my Spring events :P

@CCA-Dave, are you planning on taking that beast to Knox hillclimb? Seems like it would be perfect for that event

Negative. While it is an event I would love to do, it conflicts with the Hagerty Silver Summit CCA event in Denver each year. I'll be doing 11,000 foot passes in Colorado all weekend on some of the best roads I've ever driven.

[hud 91gt]

Cooked up my intake for dinner!

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/hud_91gt/Mobile%20Uploads/20170327_190909_zpslu0lixgs_edit_1490667247538_zps keqcanug_edit_1490667344457_zpsphryewml.jpg

If you've been following my build thread you will know I ported my soon to be intake manifold, by doing this i cut it in half, then had it welded back together. I shaved a ton of extra nubs off of it for a slightly cleaner look but still wanted a factory look.

I decided to try the ever so popular in the 2000's wrinkle paint. That is what I'm baking in the oven.

I used some epoxy filler which contain aluminum to fill in some oopsies with the grinder. No holes, just ugly slashes. Unfortunetly I think the epoxy is off gassing still and made a few bubbles in the wrinkly. Ill have to fix those up tomorrow.

I tried the BBQ first but my bbq wasnt big enough to close the lid. Into the oven they went... And I went for some fresh air on the patio with a half bottle of wine. Despite the rain.

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/hud_91gt/Mobile%20Uploads/20170327_191129_zpsfylayqp6.jpg

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/hud_91gt/Mobile%20Uploads/20170327_190837_zpsxha3ap03.jpg

When I successfully fix the bubbling ill spray it with some aluma blast and hopefully it all finishes off looking like a plain old cast aluminum manifold.


DO NOT DO THIS IF YOU LIVE WITH SOMEONE. Omg it stinks and my wine is getting low. Should have started with a full bottle.

[Port Man]

@CCA-Dave is the cummins project still alive?!

[CCA-Dave]

@CCA-Dave is the cummins project still alive?!

hahaha, it is indeed. I need to find the battery drain that developed mid-winter...and on cold starts it basically fills my yard with smoke...but hey, cummins.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/631/32614391925_4523b8b326_c.jpg

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13920600_10157201556325468_4345239593995791054_n.j pg?oh=4773df33e7e36722c4b35d349178339e&oe=5953C8EA

-Dave

[Vulgate]

Good for you. I attempted that one years back when I had my E36. It ended up getting towed to a shop. I've got a little more confidence now, I'd like to try again. Ha

I nearly gave up because I wanted to take out the radiator fan first; I failed at that and was about to throw in the towel when I said screw the fan...


The_AK, have you checked your oil filter housing if its good? If you don't have an oil cooler, it may be just slightly easier to change, but still PITA to get 3rd bolt out

[CCA-Dave]

Sigh. Well, not today but yesterday...

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17554358_10158352833270468_8500008987937865228_n.j pg?oh=0e6dca4ff7a80b3b89754772e94e2a0f&oe=595C2C6D

Was over on the mainland, doing the route book for this year's Hagerty Spring Thaw. Partway through 'day two' the clutch started acting fun, like there was air in the hydraulics. Bleeding the Dodge clutch system is ridiculous (there is no bleed screw), so I opted to not worry about it. Wasn't losing any fluid, bottom of trans was dry, I can drive sans clutch if the master or slave goes...so carry on I did. Finished the route, was doing about 120kph just past Agassiz when I heard a very light bearing whine. I lifted partway, the whine got worse, tried a bit more throttle, still worse.

Hit my signals to move over to the right lane, and the transmission grenaded internally. Made it to the shoulder, before the drivetrain locked solid.

First time I've ever towed a vehicle to a shop...geesh, I must be getting old.

-Dave

[CCA-Dave]

I ended up blowing the truck up 30km from a buddy's house in Greendale, upon hearing of my plight he offered me dinner...and then the keys to his Porsche 914 2.0L. "I need it back at the end of April, have fun!"

So now that I'm back home on the island, I'm digging into a job I offered to do for a buddy of mine. The blower motor on this 2006 Range Rover has bad bearings. 5.5 Hours into digging, still nowhere near the blower motor. Possibly regretting getting into this :P

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17523448_10158362753550468_8805704575839931457_n.j pg?oh=4a27680f46032be39f09ec4ff2655a9c&oe=596366C6

[european]

Had to fix the rear bump stops on a Mazda3.

Here's a video...... kind of long:

https://youtu.be/kw9tXwN8ofk


Cheers,
Mike
:thumbs:

[CCA-Dave]

8.5 hours total to get to the blower motor on the range rover:
https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p526x296/17760132_10158365758195468_8756293281528865804_n.j pg?oh=8eca8a82838767226b3466cb60aca422&oe=59615B5B

Another 4 hours to make it all look like a car again:
https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17630081_10158366846530468_6472175725368052446_n.j pg?oh=5cbd16bbe19159f717a2d8d3cd2f31f6&oe=599189FD

So, before the rain came, I took a break on the Range Rover and washed 'the collection'...
https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17799401_10158371353025468_6505728015159610076_n.j pg?oh=6f4720575581e36a82cd5885afb21418&oe=594C686D

Unfortunately the Porsche 914 isn't mine, a buddy loaned it to me when my truck exploded so I could get back home to the island. Tonight I finally got the Range Rover *almost* finished. New brake pad wear sensors, repair the leaking taillight, fix the burnt out bulbs. Just gotta clear an airbag light, road test it to see if the dash rattles, and put the summer tires on...

-Dave

[JoshuaWong]

Now my FRS is a BRZ! JK, testing out the newly arrived gauge face.

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17800165_10155183577139153_3585377803060588173_n.j pg?oh=7d0815e22fe25c62a83c09841a8a21c1&oe=59503418

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

[european]

Did the trailing arm thing.

http://youtu.be/RQE2h3EKAtY

[underscore]

I'm a couple days late, but Saturday was a busy day. I hardwired my dashcam, ran power to my auxiliary fuse box, swapped my remote start over to the new fuse box, wired in my sub (stock headunit), wired in diff lock indicator LEDs, trimmed my damaged front bumper and vacuumed out a ton of crap from the previous owner. Then I took pictures of the auxiliary reverse light I added without needing to cut into the stock wiring at all so I can do a writeup.

[CCA-Dave]

I've got a friend's 356C Coupe in my shop right now. You haven't tasted fear until you take a saw to someone else's 356! Haha. Can I go back to working on vehicles that I can afford to replace if I screw up? :P

[CCA-Dave]

I'm a couple days late, but Saturday was a busy day. I hardwired my dashcam, ran power to my auxiliary fuse box, swapped my remote start over to the new fuse box, wired in my sub (stock headunit), wired in diff lock indicator LEDs, trimmed my damaged front bumper and vacuumed out a ton of crap from the previous owner. Then I took pictures of the auxiliary reverse light I added without needing to cut into the stock wiring at all so I can do a writeup.

The power unit I was using to run my dashcam setup no longer shuts down if the battery gets below a certain level. What are you using on your setup...since I have to buy a new one?

[underscore]

Right now it's ignition switched so I don't have one, I've got a Lukas Powerbox I got from Limitless at TS Auto Design a few years back that I'll be putting in when I add the rear camera (since people seem to insist on continuing to bash into my rear bumper).

[Badhobz]

It's ruined now.... One too many tickets from ze cops for no front plate. The guy said if I get one more they'll impound my ass.
http://imgpost.me/img/IcRTYll/sketch-1492027842019.png

Friggin eye sore now... Ruined my clean look

[hud 91gt]

Don't worry. The look is still there, along with all the Maserati stereotypes what go along with it.

Haha, Nice car though ;)

[Badhobz]

Ugh tell me about it. It's probably a sign from God that there isn't a maserati owners club in Vancouver. It would be the biggest collection of fobs and dicks around. It might even rival the douchyness of the BMWs owners club.

[CCA-Dave]

ROFL

[mdnx]

It's ruined now.... One too many tickets from ze cops for no front plate. The guy said if I get one more they'll impound my ass.
http://imgpost.me/img/IcRTYll/sketch-1492027842019.png

Friggin eye sore now... Ruined my clean look

Might want to try this
https://www.amazon.ca/Electric-Powered-License-Plate-Frame/dp/B001TLLZ4E

[thumper]

Might want to try this
https://www.amazon.ca/Electric-Powered-License-Plate-Frame/dp/B001TLLZ4E

https://youtu.be/DZBujBQvGvQ

[underscore]

After over 2 years at the shop I finally brought my GTFour home. I just need to clean a few things up and then it's engine break in time.

[threezero]

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

pick up my RPF1 for the 86 today. Put a few coat of opti seal on it while watching top gear lol. Just waiting for my re71r now to arrive.

I dont know how i feel about the silver centercap and the yellow enkei stickers =\

[extracrunchie]

Finally installed my carbon hoodhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170417/85cfd3e803a0e915a96e11722589fa2d.jpg

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[1BADMR2]

Welcome to the dark side. K20 swap installed and my part is finally done.
Getting the MR2 towed to the tuning shop today to have the final items completed. It has been quite a journey but it never ends so more mods coming soon.

http://i.imgur.com/1VBdvayh.jpg

[hud 91gt]

Oh hell yes!

[The_AK]

k20 MR2

https://img.memesuper.com/5a849d2844df2a74e1ddd4c4cca634a8_owen-wilson-wow-meme-memesuper-owen-wilson-wow-meme_800-620.jpeg

[Lowered_Klass]

https://i.imgflip.com/1ngw4r.jpg (https://imgflip.com/i/1ngw4r)


Hnnng Can't wait for more updates :megusta:

[88SupraT]

Not so much just today but over the past week and half I have been replacing old ratty pieces in my aristo again. Was hopefully going to go smoothly but as with anything when these things not so the case what so ever. Biggest problem with the car was my radiator literally falling apart, I had the upper water neck literally fall apart in my hands as I was installing my new upper rad hose. The hunt for a new rad was super shitty struck out in so many places and ended up just screwing with things and making a usdm gs300 rad work for it(kind of sucks it's a single core rad vs the aristo 2 core).

Well aside from gripping about the crappy rad I managed to replace my radiator hoses with whifbitiz silicone ones, mishimoto low temp thermostat, custom intake I mad and custom intercooler pipes for the stock side mount I made. Not too many pics during the process but did manage to take a completed engine bay pic:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g180/turbo_1234/2j_zpsk12l69ec.jpg

[tastic]

Tried my hand at CQuartz UK at home. First time applying a ceramic coating...turned out well, especially for a white car. [emoji106]

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[CCA-Dave]

Forgot to shut the security cams off before I started working tonight. So I got an interesting shot of my pre-event vehicle inspection.
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Rally bug needed a new steering damper, which I had suspected due to age/miles, so I had one in stock. What I wasn't prepared for was the blown bushing seen on the left of the photo. Had a set of random sway bar bushings in a bin, an untouched one is is in the middle of the photo. A few minutes with a drill and angle grinder, used in a manner not found in the manual, and I have a new set of steering damper bushings which should last the duration of the Hagerty Spring Thaw without issues. If you're going to leave stuff to the last minute, you better be creative!
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Topped up the trans fluid (leaks about 250ml a year), fixed the speed sensor wiring and gave the car a bumper-to-bumper check. Should be good to go!

[bcuzracecarz]

Brother took his gfs car in to get it's tires swapped for some newer used ones at a shop lol


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[ssjGoku69]

where the jackstands at?

[dnakamora]

Today I was forced to sell my vehicle.

[CorneringArtist]

Continued to make more adjustments to my coilovers since I found the jack and stands I bought three years ago. Went from having funky rear rake two weeks ago, to looking even and not having to worry about rubbing. Still contemplating going a bit lower in the front, but I don't think I should chance it.

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[Badhobz]

Tried my hand at CQuartz UK at home. First time applying a ceramic coating...turned out well, especially for a white car. [emoji106]

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That looks amazing. You got any more pictures ?

[Mr.Money]

:cool: ebay under-lights for 75 dollars shipped
http://i.imgur.com/tUyq9UM.jpg

[bcuzracecarz]

:facepalm:

[tastic]

That looks amazing. You got any more pictures ?



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[dark0821]

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will take some proper photos when the car i insured on the road...

lol... thank you to all my friends who pitched in with tools, sound advice... and answering my calls at like 1AM .....

[LP700-4]

Installed these pretty cool two-coloured LED fogs. Never knew such a thing existed before. No longer have to keep switching systems/tints to get yellow/white lighting :fullofwin:

http://i.imgur.com/qDfapIPl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/A03zII5l.jpg

[Badhobz]

Installed these pretty cool two-coloured LED fogs. Never knew such a thing existed before. No longer have to keep switching systems/tints to get yellow/white lighting :fullofwin:

http://i.imgur.com/qDfapIPl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/A03zII5l.jpg

sayyyy whhhaaaaatttt!!!!??!?!! thats wicked! where did you get'em? :fuckyea:

[Badhobz]

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looking good man, its hard to get white to sparkle and reflect like that. looks like this coating works eh?

[threezero]

http://i.imgur.com/BRWtR9w.jpg

Got the EF some new plates thanks to a fellow RS member :)

Finally took it out for a ran after its long slumber.
Hit vtech the whole way through lol.
Came back home and i physically feel sick from the fume lol.

Possible fuel leak or running way too rich? Also notice grease seepage from a cv axle that was replace not long ago.

ohhh it just never stop lol.

[tastic]

looking good man, its hard to get white to sparkle and reflect like that. looks like this coating works eh?


I'm impressed with it. I also coated the wheels and the difference in accumulated brake dust in front is night and day. And what's there is easily sprayed off with the pressure washer without needing the extra brush and mitt work.




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[LP700-4]

sayyyy whhhaaaaatttt!!!!??!?!! thats wicked! where did you get'em?

Surprisingly, Amazon.ca :fuckyea: Prime free same day ship too

[Reeyal]

Installed these pretty cool two-coloured LED fogs. Never knew such a thing existed before. No longer have to keep switching systems/tints to get yellow/white lighting :fullofwin:



Got a link?

[knockoff]

Got a link?

https://www.amazon.ca/Multi-Color-Headlights-Lights-Conversion-Yellow/dp/B01N7KH1HV/ref=pd_sbs_263_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=BHWQE6MPZQDQR0FWNQPN

just a guess as i am not the original poster, but they look like what you want

[Reeyal]

Oh... while the bulbs are powered on, switch them off and then turn them back on to change the color to yellow. Interesting design...

[konopj]

washed my car myself. really big deal :D

[i-vtecyo]

I travel to and from remote/rural area's in BC for work quite frequently and because my stock halogen lights weren't bright enough, I decided it was time for an upgrade. With a budget of $140 ($20 for express shipping due to my tight schedule) and 10 hours of labor, I finally completed my headlight conversion at 3 in the morning. I don't think I will ever do a retrofit conversion again although the end results were orgasmic..

P.S. I apologize in advance for the vertical rotation of the last photo with the cut offline..
P.S.S I am selling a pair of Sylviana's Silverstar Ultra's 9006 for $30 w/ the original receipt. I bought them in October 2016 so it still has 5 more month's of warranty left. (they are a significant upgrade from the original bulbs but not as bright as HID's + projectors ;))

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[ssjGoku69]

That's sick! HID Projectors?

[Vulgate]

Updated DME and EGS(DCT) modules to latest revisions, re-calibrated the DCT. Got PPK coded, and mirrors and sunroof to close/open with remote.

[underscore]

I put it all back together after fixing the one lingering error and took it for its first real drive. Getting to change my own gears again felt amazing :megusta:

[88SupraT]

Not quite today but got rid of the old sagging suspension in the aristo and installed some coilovers:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g180/turbo_1234/IMG_2323_zpspjbgksaf.jpg

[CCA-Dave]

I've been so slammed since the Hagerty Spring Thaw Started, I didn't update on my fuel injection woes. The month before the event the Rally Bug was running and tuning fantastic, so I left on the Spring Thaw expecting things to be smooth sailing. The weekend, however, had other plans.

First off, the day before the event my trusty facet fuel pump I've been using for four years bit the biscuit. The car was no longer keeping the surge tank full, so the high-pressure pump was starving for fuel. Then, the Duffey Lake road had an Avalanche the night before the event...and then again the morning of. I madly typed out new route instructions while everyone registered, delivering the new route at the morning driver's meeting. We hit the Sea to Sky, and eventually the #1 towards Hope in pouring rain. After crossing the Port Mann, the Rally Bug started to exhibit signs I was losing a fuel pump yet again. Then, right before 200st, the Rally Beetle died with fuel starvation.

Hmmm. Fuel in the tank, both pumps working. Hmmm. We limped down to Mopac, I swapped out the fuel filters, tried a few other tricks, and then pulled the plug. I rented a car at the Abbotsford Airport, as the organizer needs to get to the dinner on time!

Ironically, after 30min in the rental car I realized I could have just swapped out the fuel pickup to the gas-heater fuel pickup located higher up in the tank. On the way home from the Spring Thaw we stopped at the car, swapped the lines, and drove the Rally Bug home. With the Hagerty Silver Summit in Colorado now complete, I finally got a chance to take a look at what was going on with the Rally Bug.

The post-surge-tank filter confirmed what I was thinking - it's gotta be dirt causing the issue. Despite the tank being quite clean to the eye, with the constant circulation of the fuel now that I'm running injection, I suspect I'm unsettling any and all the dirt that was in the crevices of the tank.
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Pulled the fuel tank, and then the fuel outlet fitting and discovered it was completely plugged. Hmmm. Started to push the dirt out and was blown away by what I found. What are the chances that a piece of rubber, the exact size needed to plug the outlet would be loose in my tank? One of my vw buddies identified the rubber bit as the bumper off the fuel-level sender. Never seen one fall off...never imagined it would fit the fuel tank outlet perfectly!
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So tonight I machined the outlet to accept a pre-screen. Yeah, yeah, in hindsight it seems like a painfully obvious item that I would have needed on the first go. Filter screen is press-fit, but I still used a bit of fuel-safe sealant to ensure it stays on the outlet.
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On the topside, the Rally Bug now has two low-pressure pumps ready to feed the surge tank. The backup pump isn't completely hooked up, as I still want to be able to use the gas-heater. Should the fuel system have an issue, however, it will only take me about 5min on the side of the road to flip the system over to the other pickup and pump.
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Ready to go...if I actually had any fuel in the shop. Need to head out in the morning to fill some cans at the Chevron.
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Good thing it will be moveable tomorrow, I need to adjust the brake and clutch on the '58 Beetle.

-Dave

[ZordosZZ]

Installed coilovers today. Took me 5hrs with my kid wanting to help but good learning experience for both of us since this was my first time installing coils. Set it to the lowest setting, will probably raise it later.
http://tinypic.com/r/jue0ba/9

[hud 91gt]

Injector rail came and and finally did a full fuel system test with no leaks! Omg I want to turn the key but I have to wait until Thursday! Thing is ready to rock!

[SkunkWorks]

Swapped the dash on the E30 and upon removal of the centre console, found this:

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:lol

[dustyco]

It's a gift of appreciation from the little bimmer. I think you have to smoke it or it's disrespectful.

[nicanor76]

I bought some wheels from Japan a month ago and finally came in. Had them installed on my 1992 Autozam AZ-1. Wheels are Yokohama Aspec Mosler Type I (1982-1984). I thought they were aero hubs but are 1-piece rims.

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[CCA-Dave]

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The '58 Volkswagen desperately needed the headlights aimed, partially a factor of never really driving it at night. When I built it, I had to use 'new replacement' headlight assemblies, and they're never as good as original German. Something in the adjustment had broken in the right side headlight, so I had to pull the buckets...

Might as well upgrade while you're in there! First thing to go was the sealed-beam headlights. Now, my '58 is converted to 12v (originals were 6 volt), so putting in a Euro-code H4 headlight assembly makes sense. While I was at it, I figured why not try out some LED headlights. The photo above shows the Bright Source (http://www.brightsource.ca) H4 Headlight on right, and the 12v sealed beam on the left.

Also worked out the source of the transmission fluid on the floor. One of my new swing axle boots is leaking. Sigh. Replacement parts for classic cars are so hit and miss. Ah well, topped up the fluid and I'll order boots for the next time.

-Dave

[Spectre_Cdn]

I bought some wheels from Japan a month ago and finally came in. Had them installed on my 1992 Autozam AZ-1. Wheels are Yokohama Aspec Mosler Type I (1982-1984). I thought they were aero hubs but are 1-piece rims.

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So cool! Those remind me of old school Hot Wheels wheels:

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[!LittleDragon]

Bored on the weekend, decided to try a ricer exhaust mod... Not gonna lie, sounded great until I hit that dreaded 2000rpm V8 drone... back to stock

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRt9fDrFkTM

[underscore]

Started work on installing the lift into my Jeep. I wasn't planning on it, but I picked up a screw and the new tires won't fit without the lift installed, and there's no way I'm buying stock sized tires just because of that.

[mos_skeeto]

https://i.imgur.com/bF4bwrM.jpg

Picked up this little guy. 500 Turbo!

[CCA-Dave]

Okay, so one thing I never learned to enjoy, and thus do well, is detailing a car. I can wash and turn the Rally Bug from dust bomb to like-new-clean...but waxing and polishing just isn't my thing. I burned the paint on one of my beloved cars back when I was 18, and haven't really risked it since. Spray wax in a bottle is about as far as I go :P

Now, mind you, I own drivers and have rarely owned a vehicle where the paint is so good you'd notice the lack of detailing. I mean, the Rally Bug is awesome...but gravel rash is sort of it's character.

After having most of the '58 repainted, however, it was in desperate need for a wax. First off, all the new paint has just been hanging out unprotected since September of last year. Secondly, I didn't repaint the doors, rear side panels or rear fenders. It was an ICBC insurance job, and I put extra money into things like the interior and headliner. The sides of the car had really bad swirl marks in the paint from the previous owner. When the car was clean, you could 100% tell he washed it in an up and down motion.

I must be getting older and wiser...I have never paid anyone to wash my car before...
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Rick has done a friend of mine's 2002, his 3.0CS and his 944...so I knew Rick wasn't going to ruin the car...but black is so hard to keep swirl free. Friday was a rather nervous day. Rick was going to wash the car, paint correct the sides, and wax the whole thing.

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Super stoked on the final result. The paint matches on the whole car, the swirl marks are gone and I can actually see myself in the side of it. Caught myself debating on whether or not I should take the car out on Saturday evening, as it was going to be parked under trees for a few hours.

Don't worry, slapped myself and took the car. I don't own garage queens, even if they look good :P

[dustyco]

Hey Dave, the first post of this thread says not to post up what you paid someone else to do... :nono:

But in all seriousness, that is a beauty. It deserves to be driven.

[Bender Unit]

https://i.imgur.com/bF4bwrM.jpg

Picked up this little guy. 500 Turbo!

Congrate
Unleash the little guy with a tune or piggy back right a way.
Abarth OEM straight pipe exhaust to get its Exotic engine note

[CCA-Dave]

Hey Dave, the first post of this thread says not to post up what you paid someone else to do... :nono:

But in all seriousness, that is a beauty. It deserves to be driven.

Lol, like I've gone back to read the first post out of 289 pages! :D

I guess I should have added that last night I put it up on axle stands and adjusted the valves and the points. Today I'll get the timing dialed in and change the oil...but I had no photos. And everyone likes photos :P

[hud 91gt]

You still run points? I thought that thing was a driver? :p

[CCA-Dave]

Hahaha, yeah I do. Points have never left a man stranded on the side of the road. Pertronix though? Many times. Rally Beetle runs electronic ignition, and I've been meaning to move the pertronix over now that the Rally Beetle doesn't use it anymore (fully electronic and programable)...but the points work, and I try to do as little as possible on the '58 :P

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I was telling Rob at AVR Parts about how I've almost been rear ended in the '58 a couple of times. He's got a shelf at the shop with my name on it, but now that I've moved to the island I often get care packages. Three days after we chatted, Vintage Speed LED tail-lamps showed up on my door. Upgraded light on left, the 12-volt I was running on the right. The brake light brightness is nutty in comparison to the old.

To give you a better idea of how dim the old setup was: backing up to my garage door at night, I could never tell if my tail lights were working. Even hitting the brake pedal, you couldn't see a red-glow against the garage unless you got within inches of the door.

[CCA-Dave]

Pulled the Land Cruiser out of long-term storage, and finally decided to get cracking on it. Condition wise, it's in pretty fantastic shape for it's age...but the rust underneath is at that pivotal point where its not quite bad enough to blow the truck apart for a restoration, but if you leave it as is, it will deteriorate quickly. No time or budget for a restoration, so lets see if I can't seal it up and buy some time.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4282/35330468360_3e746b1064_c.jpg

See, it's not _bad_, but it's definitely starting. Obviously in the seams it's worse, and behind the protective flaps the previous owner added is pretty soft, but there is still lots of good strong metal left. While I'm not an LC afficianado, I suspect this particular example has had some previous owner additions to accommodate the seats in the back (among other things)
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Once it was up on jack stands, I gave the entire underside a full degreasing with engine degreaser and brake clean, before crawling under the thing with the pressure washer for a full wash. Once dry, I hit up the underside with various wire wheels, wire brushes and flap discs to get down to bare metal wherever possible. The underside got another round with pressure washer (because, you know, bury the water as deep into the vehicle as you possibly can :P) and then gave it a full 24hrs of heat to dry it out. A final blast with air from the compressor told me that all the cracks and such were dry, and it was into the shop on axle stands.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4095/35586643411_06486c2a8c_c.jpg

Obviously, based on these next photos, I'm not really concerned with "factory look". The truck has been undercoated twice in it's life, *possibly* once at the factory and then again at some point when it must have had some body-off work done on the frame. Most of the body rust was from where the undercoating had dried, cracked and thus failed. Let this be a lesson to you young kiddies - NEVER undercoat a vehicle after paint. Only use undercoat that goes on before the vehicle is painted. #oldmanadvice

Anyways, 5.5 hours of POR15 painting later...

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https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4016/35678062366_c86b610859_c.jpg
(the visible rust is a bolt-on panel I haven't removed yet, will do that one off the truck)

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Of course my coveralls allowed the POR15 drips to soak through, so it's either long-sleeves and pants for the next week or I'll be explaining to everyone I talk to why I look like a homeless person. "No really, it's paint...it doesn't wash off."

[mb_]

Not today but a few days ago, replaced the spark plugs on my FRS a few days ago. Took just over an hour, definitely time consuming for a spark plug replacement but not as bad as I thought it would be

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[dared3vil0]

How Many km?

[mb_]

70k

[imp_squared]

Not today but a few days ago, replaced the spark plugs on my FRS a few days ago. Took just over an hour, definitely time consuming for a spark plug replacement but not as bad as I thought it would be

why did it take over an hour?

[fliptuner]

Cause mb_ has arms like a T-Rex.

[mb_]

http://comicsandmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/unstoppable-t-rex-meme.jpg

I was missing an essential tool

[meme405]

Installed a new steering wheel:

http://i.imgur.com/2IhEmLm.jpg

It's honestly too nice for the car. lol

[acrophobia]

2 inch front level with 2.5 inch rear blocks and new rear shocks.

[88SupraT]

Ended up moving wheels around on my cars:

http://i.imgur.com/VHblM2w.jpg

[Funnel]

Installed a single Euro GT3 bucket seat only because Wife hates the idea of bucket seat..:pokerface:
saved 30 lbs only instead of 60 lbs
29210
29211
29212

[threezero]

70k

why so early? don't the spark plug last a good 100k?

[underscore]

Installed a single Euro GT3 bucket seat only because Wife hates the idea of bucket seat..:pokerface:
saved 30 lbs only instead of 60 lbs

Leave the wife at home and save another 100+ lbs

[JoshuaWong]

Just put this in..
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[slicrick]

Wet sanded and clearcoated the oxidized headlight that nearly every one of these cars seems to have. There's damage to the interior of the lens that's much more obvious now, but it still looks much better than before

Before, sometime around last December:

http://i.imgur.com/Fl8CoYZh.jpg

After:

http://i.imgur.com/K6e8RWIh.jpg

[TopsyCrett]

Installed an Italvolanti Formel in the ML.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4339/36715464612_433106eb1f_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/XWqmtW)

[Lomac]

Been a long time since I've posted on here. Figured I'll throw up a couple photos of what I've had to do these past couple months.


Acura EL

First up, I had to replace the climate control switch unit in the car.

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Next up, had a small leak somewhere from the oil pan gasket. Decided to drop the pan, clean it up, and reseal it.

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Last up, the wiring loom in the driver side front fender needed attention. My temporary crimp job was beginning to fail so I decided to pull all the butt connectors and do a proper solder/heat shrink job.

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Next up, the Mazda 3. Was driving it one night and lost all my coolant as I pulled into a McDicks. This was my first time actually pulling anything apart under the hood so the job took a bit longer than I had anticipated. That said, I found the culprit in the form of a dead gasket, along with a bonus problem.

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[BIC_BAWS]

First time doing any wrenching myself, idk what I was thinking when I decided to do ps replacement myself. Did the teardown today while I was waiting for parts. Finally learned the differences between a 1/4 and 1/2 drive and that I NEED socket/wrench extensions among many other things.

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Parts JUST came in, so I'm pretty stoked to start putting my car back together and then I can drive again! I kinda got shafted by CT tho. I still gotta wait for them to restock spark plug sockets so I can exchange my defective one. That and, they decided to cancel my order for socket/wrench extensions :/

We'll see how excited I am, when I actually start removing and replacing my PS assembly. But for now, I'm pretty happy about wrenching. Which is good, considering I need to do upper control arms next. Anyone ever DIY RTABs ?

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[!SG]

installed a tiny voltmeter in my center console

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[CCA-Dave]

Do you have a factory manual, or the factory steps for rebleeding the power steering system? It _can_ be a unique method, depending on the car...

[BIC_BAWS]

Do you have a factory manual, or the factory steps for rebleeding the power steering system? It _can_ be a unique method, depending on the car...My factory manual was stolen from the PO. But I did get access to ProDemand's steps and Chilton Library which seem to be the same:

1. Turn off engine and fill ps tank until level reaches MAX mark on the dipstick
2. Start engine. Turn steering wheel twice as far as left and right lock.
3. Turn off engine and top off again to MAX

I'm actually looking to do a full flush as my current fluid is black. So I want everything bad out of the system.



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[mb_]

why so early? don't the spark plug last a good 100k?

Oops just saw this post now lol

I changed it as a preventative maintenance cause my car sees a lot of track time

[BIC_BAWS]

Bought a tq wrench and extensions at CT, as well as spark plug gapper and heater hose (for full ps flush). I started doing spark plugs today, but one bad thing after another, I'm now stuck.

The rubber grommet in the spark plug socket would get stuck on the spark plug when I install the new one. Then I figured out I could use the ignition coil to suction the other grommet out.

But everything is still fucked.

The old sparkplug in cylinder 2 is stuck and wont come out, i snapped a bolt for the ignition coil on cylinder 1, and now i dropped my 1/4 ratchet with the 10mm on it on my engine splash tray

FUCK ME SOS anyone in Richmond/South Van wanna give a noob a hand tmr/weekend? Will buy you a 6pack (none of that shitty PBR crap)

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