What did you do to your vehicle today? [Archive] - Page 6

JoshuaWong

11-28-2012, 03:47 PM

Do you know if they offer a washing package like Goldstar and Autoking? I'd love to have Japanese girlos touch my cars :ilied:

needed a car wash so I decided to try out sensha-ya... a RS sponser. Overall, the service was good. Very fast wash.. less than 10 minutes but they did miss a spot on the bottom passenger door. They were all japanese and had difficulty understanding english. Before I told them what I wanted them to do, they started to wash the car while I was still inside the car lol. Then they told me to step out and they started to clean the interior. I told them to stop because I didn't want to pay more for interior cleaning. When I went inside to pay, I was expecting to pay $25 like advertised on the website but I was only charged just over $16. Probably there was a promotion that I wasn't aware about. I remember RS having a thread on this carwash place and how you guys praised about all the LGs washing their cars. Well, there were two cute girls working today and washing my car :fullofwin:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/gilbertgilly/IMG_3402.jpg

imp_squared

11-28-2012, 11:57 PM

needed a car wash so I decided to try out sensha-ya... a RS sponser. Overall, the service was good. Very fast wash.. less than 10 minutes but they did miss a spot on the bottom passenger door. They were all japanese and had difficulty understanding english. Before I told them what I wanted them to do, they started to wash the car while I was still inside the car lol. Then they told me to step out and they started to clean the interior. I told them to stop because I didn't want to pay more for interior cleaning. When I went inside to pay, I was expecting to pay $25 like advertised on the website but I was only charged just over $16. Probably there was a promotion that I wasn't aware about. I remember RS having a thread on this carwash place and how you guys praised about all the LGs washing their cars. Well, there were two cute girls working today and washing my car :fullofwin:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/gilbertgilly/IMG_3402.jpg

Very nice/clean looking rolla.:fullofwin:

asr

11-29-2012, 04:14 PM

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8068/8231487758_17605d8d52_n.jpg
Put the Domo decal on. Makes my car faster. lol

firebird79_00

11-29-2012, 07:11 PM

Sold the Cobra and bought a Cavalier :okay:

dared3vil0

11-29-2012, 07:18 PM

Sold the Cobra and bought a Cavalier :okay:

:heckno::rukidding::lawl:

metal

11-29-2012, 08:59 PM

Got my Weathertech Digitalfit floor liners today :D

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e211/rmetal/WRX/IMG_3404.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e211/rmetal/WRX/IMG_3405.jpg

Great68

11-29-2012, 09:25 PM

Got my Weathertech Digitalfit floor liners today :D

Those are awesome floormats, I got a set of those for my car this winter after my clutch foot wore a hole in the Mazda all-weather mats I bought a couple years ago

gilly

11-29-2012, 11:15 PM

http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/532169_10151286281892369_1564467275_n.jpg

Car stored for the winter :QQ:

imp_squared

11-29-2012, 11:21 PM

^ I wish my rolla was that clean. such a nice car.

cho

11-29-2012, 11:26 PM

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/156703_10151187477142515_1480741520_n.jpg

fixed rear lip, no more melting for you!

firebird79_00

12-01-2012, 10:36 AM

:heckno::rukidding::lawl:

I know, but its $10 a week cheaper on gas and $65 a month cheaper to insure:okay:

At least its a standard

http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss336/firebird79_00/cavalier.jpg

fliptuner

12-01-2012, 10:54 AM

I know, but its $10 a week cheaper on gas and $65 a month cheaper to insure:okay:

...and no one's gonna steal it... :troll:

F30

12-01-2012, 11:05 AM

Winter tires installed on the F30 today :fullofwin: Bring it on, winter!

Got a $100 surprise rebate at discount tire today too.

XplicitLuder

12-01-2012, 05:07 PM

new brembo OE blanks and PBR ultimates pad :D @ 271.7k

broken_arrow

12-01-2012, 05:10 PM

Improved the noise :troll:
BMW M6 Soundcheck - YouTube

Sorry for shitty Iphone video...:okay:

The_AK

12-01-2012, 05:49 PM

replaced my rotors and pads

feelsgoodman.jpg

dared3vil0

12-01-2012, 06:21 PM

Improved the noise :troll:
BMW M6 Soundcheck - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrdArw63Ag4)

Sorry for shitty Iphone video...:okay:

:ahwow:, HNNNGGHHHHH

satek

12-01-2012, 07:16 PM

installed new cap, rotor and o2 sensor on the loyale

mb_

12-01-2012, 07:48 PM

Washed it after work and thought I could get home before it pissed rain :okay:
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Lowered_Klass

12-01-2012, 08:56 PM

Improved the noise :troll:
BMW M6 Soundcheck - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrdArw63Ag4)

Sorry for shitty Iphone video...:okay:

http://blog.usaseopros.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/homer-simpson-drooling.jpg

That V10 motor is a symphony straight from heaven itself :ahwow:

kakucaekz

12-01-2012, 10:11 PM

Lol, why are you always down at Spanish Banks, broken arrow? xD

And seriously, that noise :megusta: You gotta come to the spring meet, lol. So far away :okay:

inv4zn

12-01-2012, 10:18 PM

^+1 lol

If broken_arrow wasn't a terribly nice guy I'd accuse him of living in his M6 in the Spanish Banks parking lot lol

broken_arrow

12-01-2012, 10:19 PM

Lol, why are you always down at Spanish Banks, broken arrow? xD

And seriously, that noise :megusta: You gotta come to the spring meet, lol. So far away :okay:

I'll definitely try to make it out to the spring meet. I study at Allard Hall just up the road. I actually drive down to UBC from downtown, so I take Granville bridge to W 4th street all the way down until it forks off into NW Marine drive. Its a much prettier drive then W 4th/chancellor blvrd...

broken_arrow

12-01-2012, 10:21 PM

^+1 lol

If broken_arrow wasn't a terribly nice guy I'd accuse him of living in his M6 in the Spanish Banks parking lot lol

Hey man, its not my fault that some of the most beautiful and scenic areas of the city are overrun by hippies in caravans, lol.

inv4zn

12-01-2012, 10:27 PM

Well, who knows? It's 2012, maybe hippies now drive M6's :troll:

btw, you can quote multiple people easily in one reply by clicking "Multi+" on each post you want to reply to, and on the last post you click Multi+, click quote.

Then you'll have multiple quotes in one reply :)

kakucaekz

12-01-2012, 10:33 PM

^+1 lol

If broken_arrow wasn't a terribly nice guy I'd accuse him of living in his M6 in the Spanish Banks parking lot lol

Lol, this picture came to mind after reading that post.

http://www.autobahnbound.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Porsche-997-pulling-trailer.jpg

westopher

12-01-2012, 11:03 PM

You can live in a car, but you can't drive a condo.

broken_arrow

12-01-2012, 11:19 PM

:lawl: :joy:You can live in a car, but you can't drive a condo.

MindBomber

12-01-2012, 11:30 PM

Hey man, its not my fault that some of the most beautiful and scenic areas of the city are overrun by hippies in caravans, lol.

Now, granted, I'm a bit of a hippie, but, living out of a Westfalia parked at Spanish Banks doesn't sound like a terrible idea. It would have been much more spacious than my dorm at UBC, and a lot bloody cheaper, and a better view. The lack of a shower would be a complication, jump in the ocean?

:pokerface::badpokerface::pokerface:

mk1freak

12-01-2012, 11:40 PM

I work in Jericho park, you'd be surprised to see who lives out of their vehicles. We get people coming in all the time asking for our wifi pw that camp out in the park on their vehicles.i know of one guy currently living out of his BMW x5.
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broken_arrow

12-01-2012, 11:48 PM

Now, granted, I'm a bit of a hippie, but, living out of a Westfalia parked at Spanish Banks doesn't sound like a terrible idea. It would have been much more spacious than my dorm at UBC, and a lot bloody cheaper, and a better view. The lack of a shower would be a complication, jump in the ocean?

:pokerface::badpokerface::pokerface:

:rofl: There is a VW camper that I see down there maybe 3 times per week. He stays there for the most part of the day (I drive to Allard and see it, I drive back home later on in the day and see it sitting in the same spot). However, come nightfall, I see this same camper parked in the back alleys of random condos for some odd reason. I even saw it right outside my condo a couple of nights!:badpokerface:

mk1freak

12-02-2012, 12:19 AM

:rofl: There is a VW camper that I see down there maybe 3 times per week. He stays there for the most part of the day (I drive to Allard and see it, I drive back home later on in the day and see it sitting in the same spot). However, come nightfall, I see this same camper parked in the back alleys of random condos for some odd reason. I even saw it right outside my condo a couple of nights!:badpokerface:

They are chasing unsecured wifi.

westopher

12-02-2012, 08:53 AM

Lady bought me these for an engagement gift. No more borbets, time to ball with some polished wheels.:fullofwin:
http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/558973_10151148542056845_2111123524_n.jpg

inv4zn

12-02-2012, 11:18 AM

^Congratulations for the engagement and the wheels!

Also, good luck with the engagement and the wheels :troll:

Acura604

12-02-2012, 02:45 PM

Was going to wait for spring but decided to replace the stock black splash guards with OEM body colored:

( crappy thing about acuras is that their bumper paint never matches the rest of the body )

These will look better next spring when the 18" a-specs are back on.

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/9903/1354491865141.jpg
http://img542.imageshack.us/img542/9134/1354491731026.jpg

CP.AR

12-02-2012, 03:53 PM

^ you make me miss my car so much...

BABU

12-02-2012, 08:44 PM

Got my car back from Speed Syndicate for exhaust weld. Spotted one nice Integra also.
sorry not DIY.

http://imageshack.us/a/img824/934/po4f.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img26/8294/po2mv.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img717/9103/po3n.jpg

satek

12-02-2012, 08:53 PM

^ Missing the point of the DIY thread.

Harvey Specter

12-02-2012, 10:08 PM

dovo

12-02-2012, 10:17 PM

DIY installed some blackbox camera for my car. Front and back.

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/5366/20121130153710.jpg

http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/2176/20121130181422.jpg

westopher

12-02-2012, 10:43 PM

Lowenharts!??!?! One my fav rims of all times.
Almost. Its one of the few styles that are almost exactly the same. These are rays victrix. Also SSR A-dish and an old school work wheel are almost identical. These were just fully polished, all new hardware, and are basically good as new. So stoked. 18x8s and 9s. Slightly higher offset than my borbets so I can run 40 series tires instead of 35s. That means I can take the perches and lower locking collars off the coils and still be able to drive. MORE TUCK :fullofwin:

Santofu

12-03-2012, 12:23 AM

Paradise240 ordered the lip for his Acura EL.
But then I stole it cuz it fit my civic better :lawl:

Paradise240 trimmed the front lip.
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/RevScene%20Misc/2012-12-01184536.jpg

kakucaekz spray bomb it
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/RevScene%20Misc/2012-12-02225542.jpg

then 3 of us installed the lip on my civic and turns out great :fullofwin:
THANK GUYS! :joy:
Not the best pictures, but you get the point.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/RevScene%20Misc/2012-12-02232933.jpg
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/RevScene%20Misc/DSC01653.jpg
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg490/Santofu/IMG_20121202_232755-1.jpg

kakucaekz

12-03-2012, 12:27 AM

You forgot the part where you stole it from Paradise240 :joy:

mb_

12-03-2012, 01:18 AM

Y u guys no invite me :yuno: again :okay:

jjson

12-03-2012, 01:23 AM

( crappy thing about acuras is that their bumper paint never matches the rest of the body )

I thought it's because the paint is sprayed on a different material that's why the color doesnt match? body = metal, bumper = plastic

Slapped some winter tires on! No pics cuz it looks hella sunk :okay:

mk1freak

12-03-2012, 01:33 AM

You forgot the part where you stole it from Paradise240 :joy:

Now all fufu needs to do is wait for you to buy a proper license plate relocation kit and steal that from you :troll:
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Acura604

12-03-2012, 07:01 AM

I thought it's because the paint is sprayed on a different material that's why the color doesnt match? body = metal, bumper = plastic

:okay:

yup..exactly..yet not sure if this affects other manufacturers... only had acuras lol.

kakucaekz

12-03-2012, 08:59 AM

Y u guys no invite me :yuno: again :okay:
We figured you were too far :badpokerface:

Now all fufu needs to do is wait for you to buy a proper license plate relocation kit and steal that from you :troll:
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He already did, I'm zap strapping it too :ilied:

320icar

12-03-2012, 12:56 PM

ive been spending the last while whore-ding parts for my miata. mostly upgrading parts that i cheaped out on last year.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8197/8242711288_6ecb2a8a73_c.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8060/8241644443_7d871933aa_c.jpg
http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp325/320iCar/DSC_0223.jpg
http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp325/320iCar/IMG_0399.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8197/8191776700_affbb4a41e_z.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8339/8218621329_2a0c6b5bae_c.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8062/8219700152_452ccb9f05_c.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8490/8221660301_8b842fd186_c.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8069/8221659817_4016befee1_c.jpg

GabAlmighty

12-03-2012, 01:18 PM

That should make for some fun this winter!

fliptuner

12-03-2012, 08:16 PM

It's always fun when all the parts you've been putting aside, come together.

Stiig

12-03-2012, 09:30 PM

for ppl with bmw e90/92 who do their own oil changes,

what u guys use for oil?

ALEX1988

12-03-2012, 10:16 PM

^I believe different engine use different oil, mine only use Castrol TWS 10w60.
Which model is urs?

Energy

12-03-2012, 10:27 PM

for ppl with bmw e90/92 who do their own oil changes,

what u guys use for oil?

OEM BMW oil for my 335i with n54 engine.

Stiig

12-03-2012, 11:13 PM

alex1988
is your car an m3? i believe the tws 10w-60 are for M engines only correct?

and i have e92 328i (n52). I've been using Mobil 1 0w-40 (LL-01 certified) :badpokerface:

Energy

12-03-2012, 11:25 PM

^ Yep that oil is only for M cars. I don't think that's what you're looking for.

skylinergtr

12-03-2012, 11:47 PM

alex1988
is your car an m3? i believe the tws 10w-60 are for M engines only correct?

and i have e92 328i (n52). I've been using Mobil 1 0w-40 (LL-01 certified) :badpokerface:

normally BMW recommended their own 5w-30 high performance oil. You need a 5w-30 or 5w-40 synthetic oil in that car. Your current M1 0w-40 is a fine oil for that car. On my dads N52 motor I run Lubro Moly 5w-40 engine oil. I use this on all my European cars and am pleased. I have also cut the 25,000km oil change intervals by BMW to around 8,000km.

xjc11

12-04-2012, 02:10 PM

i use 0w-40 on my e46 m54, changed every 10k kms. did 2 oil changes now since i got it. been running fine since:fullofwin:

Stiig

12-04-2012, 08:19 PM

^ used to own e46, and i ran 0w-40 for 100k kms with no problems. also 10k between oil changes

kakucaekz

12-04-2012, 08:22 PM

Swapped in my powdercoated strut bar and valve cover =D

Before:
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/Toyota%20MR2/DSC01163.jpg

After:
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/Toyota%20MR2/DSC01657.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/Toyota%20MR2/DSC01659.jpg

JaeF

12-05-2012, 06:26 PM

Changed my OEM halogen angel eyes to 7000k LED angel eyes

fliptuner

12-05-2012, 06:31 PM

Project BRB in full swing.

from:

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/fliptuner/BRBlift6.jpg

to:

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/fliptuner/BRBlift1.jpg

:awwyeah:

Coming to HOS near you........

Energy

12-05-2012, 08:02 PM

^^ Those LEDs are nice. What brand?

JaeF

12-06-2012, 08:36 AM

^^ Those LEDs are nice. What brand?

Burger motorsports, the same tuner that sells jb3-4 ecu

skylinergtr

12-06-2012, 08:49 AM

what started off only replacing a hub bearing assembly on my ford exploder ended up being a full service:

-front hub bearing assembly
-front brake rotors & pads
-transfer case flush
-power steering flush
-rear differential flush
-brake flush

next week i might service the transmission. Gotta get it ready for winter :)

snails

12-06-2012, 09:08 AM

sold my rotas :( ill miss you...
http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/223865_10151209160241282_1367266975_n.jpg

and got something new! pics when they get back from powder coat ;)

fliptuner

12-06-2012, 03:00 PM

See? CL lip is way cleaner.

snails

12-06-2012, 03:05 PM

See? CL lip is way cleaner.

i have 2 of them, always been running this lip

one is for sale ;)

Kayci

12-06-2012, 03:58 PM

:okay: Tried to put new pads in the rear, failed at rotating and compressing piston.

AW607

12-07-2012, 06:12 PM

Finally took the time to wash my car real good. I don't think I washed it since this summer :lawl:

http://oi50.tinypic.com/2qdbqsl.jpg

Harvey Specter

12-07-2012, 07:39 PM

So people who own or owned BMWs know that the instrument cluster at night is basically orange so I coded my 750i cluster to be the same cluster you see during the day, this is not my picture but this is what my cluster looks like at night instead of the god awful orange;

http://photos.liquidmotors.com/Processed/Prestige_Imports/WBAYE8C55DDE22337-20276707/WBAYE8C55DDE22337_014_LG.jpg

Akinari

12-07-2012, 08:21 PM

That's a nice feature on the new BMWs :thumbs: though apparently that orange is easy on the eyes since airplanes also use that colour.

Energy

12-07-2012, 08:31 PM

I love the amber. It's classic BMW and its the color that least affects your night vision unlike white and that's why they chose that.

That white is nice too though.

tofu1413

12-07-2012, 09:19 PM

rx8's have a switch to switch between day and night mode! wish they have that on every car..
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Harvey Specter

12-08-2012, 02:41 AM

You guys are right about been easier on the eyes but I find that daytime cluster is much more crisper especially at night, I'm going to drive around with it and see how I like it. It's basically a 5 minute job to code it back but it would be nice to have a switch to go between the day and night cluster.

jpark

12-08-2012, 03:07 AM

^ used to own e46, and i ran 0w-40 for 100k kms with no problems. also 10k between oil changes

im running castrol full synthetic 5w30 in my e46 :thumbsup:

sean_latte

12-08-2012, 06:32 AM

I disconected my batterys then put a battery maintainer on them for the winter.

AVS_Racing

12-08-2012, 07:31 PM

Washed it didn't get a chance to wax
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DiiCii

12-08-2012, 08:07 PM

getting the engine bay ready for paint, then moar mods! also got a chance to take a proper pic of the new wheels. new turbo and replacement rim ordered tonight!

http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/382116_10152353695010217_1640963548_n.jpg

Akinari

12-08-2012, 09:47 PM

Those SF-Challenges look so fresh :sweetjesus:

Yodamaster

12-08-2012, 10:06 PM

Bought another 240Z as a parts car.

DiiCii

12-08-2012, 10:21 PM

Those SF-Challenges look so fresh :sweetjesus:

thank you! got rid of the xxr's and picked these up :) these wheels are actually in rough shape and one is bent so it's getting repaired!

Matsuda

12-08-2012, 11:19 PM

scumbag david, i do a photoshoot then goes and get new wheels ;)

DiiCii

12-09-2012, 03:36 PM

scumbag david, i do a photoshoot then goes and get new wheels ;)

hahaha like you said in the feature!

The car is far from completion and David tells us that it may never be “finished” as the possibilities of modifying a car seem limitless. Winter season is coming up and the car has already been stored and new parts are on its way.

:troll:

i-vtecyo

12-09-2012, 06:18 PM

Christmas came early today! couldnt wait so i installed it today :fullofwin:
used pam oil instead of header paint to protect it from dirt and salt

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h213/69xchange/DSC_00031.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h213/69xchange/DSC_0004.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h213/69xchange/DSC_0009.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h213/69xchange/DSC_0010.jpg

dared3vil0

12-09-2012, 06:49 PM

firebird79_00

12-09-2012, 06:57 PM

Bought another 240Z as a parts car.

seriously? what happened to no room?

!Aznboi128

12-09-2012, 06:59 PM

got me some lip

http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/375433_10152316672720504_264589463_n.jpg

got to get it painted

tofu1413

12-09-2012, 11:30 PM

bought the E36 318i then did the following: oil change, spark plugs, front pads and rotors and changed all four shocks.

topped up the coolant and headed for the states!

http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/66051_10151190053621559_517569088_n.jpg

took apart the blown shocks.. and this is what i found.

short stroke shocks anyone? :troll:

ApePee2

12-10-2012, 06:51 AM

I started her up :troll:

snails

12-10-2012, 08:48 AM

as posted on the last page... i sold my rims.. but got newer WIDER rims :D this is a test fit, they still gotta go for powder coat ;) ps the car is getting dropped 2" all around im thinking today

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m1/mtb_will_03/mtb_will_03%20Album%202/DSC_9243.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m1/mtb_will_03/mtb_will_03%20Album%202/DSC_9245.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m1/mtb_will_03/mtb_will_03%20Album%202/DSC_9279.jpg

Z3guy

12-10-2012, 09:04 AM

^ love your wheels.....car looks hot and clean

mk1freak

12-10-2012, 09:33 AM

snails

12-10-2012, 09:37 AM

car looks hellafresh.....now i'm just waiting on the backseat invite :ifyouknow:

oh, no invited needed :ifyouknow:

mk1freak

12-10-2012, 10:02 AM

oh, no condom needed :ifyouknow:

fixed:accepted:

snails

12-10-2012, 11:38 AM

fixed:accepted:

it was implied :fuckyea:

Yodamaster

12-10-2012, 04:11 PM

seriously? what happened to no room?

Outside, It's more of a half cut.

Also started cutting out the quarter panels.

Kaolinite

12-11-2012, 06:56 PM

was going to change the cabin air filter in my STI but while taking the glove box out i broke one of the little clips on the bottom :( super glued it back on..hope it works!

EvoFire

12-12-2012, 02:37 PM

its not raining today, so.... 30min quick car wash.

Screw the wheels, too lazy to sit down and clean them for another 30mins

see.lai

12-12-2012, 04:51 PM

Over the past week, my friend taught me how to do a basic tune up on my car.
Ordered a few parts !!:ahwow:

Amuse

12-12-2012, 08:29 PM

its not raining today, so.... 30min quick car wash.

Screw the wheels, too lazy to sit down and clean them for another 30mins
You need a wheel brush.

EvoFire

12-12-2012, 10:14 PM

You need a wheel brush.

I actually have three, I'm just lazy right now.

rk604

12-12-2012, 10:51 PM

fixed my hid that broke...had to take off the wheels and front part of the fender liner to get to the hole...wait a pita

kakucaekz

12-12-2012, 10:53 PM

Not really done to my vehicle today, but more like, over the past few days.

Got my JDM spoiler on Monday, started to prep the car and the spoiler itself so I can fit it. Painting the entire car this winter anyway, so no shortcuts!

Took the rear wing off, found some rust and have been sanding it away. Still have a final bit to get rid of. Then started filling in the deep scratches and gouges on the wing. Also been helping a couple of people with (badly) painting their lips, so all the paint fumes, bondo and other random crap flying around can't be good for my lungs, even with a mask lol.

Pics spoilered, just cuz.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/Toyota%20MR2/DSC01672.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/Toyota%20MR2/DSC01690.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/Toyota%20MR2/2012-12-12231653.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/Toyota%20MR2/2012-12-12231701.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/Toyota%20MR2/2012-12-12200218.jpg

jpark

12-12-2012, 10:54 PM

fixed my hid that broke...had to take off the wheels and front part of the fender liner to get to the hole...wait a pita

its easier to just take the bumper off and headlight out lol

TypeRNammer

12-12-2012, 11:04 PM

its easier to just take the bumper off and headlight out lol

http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/21220_10151306575333760_682665807_n.jpg

That's what I had to do when one of the HIDs burnt out :pokerface:

Yodamaster

12-12-2012, 11:07 PM

Excuse the dump, I can't access the journals section yet.

Continued stripping the remaining parts of the quarter panel off. Then it's rust repair, and a new quarter panel goes in it's place.

http://i.imgur.com/h94nR.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/oK2ma.jpg

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

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

http://i.imgur.com/6ITrr.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/li2cV.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Lpp0M.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/8VdZT.jpg

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

rk604

12-12-2012, 11:20 PM

its easier to just take the bumper off and headlight out lol i don't like the sound when the two end clips go BAM when you pull the bumper...sounds like somethings gonna break
Excuse the dump, I can't access the journals section yet.

Continued stripping the remaining parts of the quarter panel off. Then it's rust repair, and a new quarter panel goes in it's place.

I wish I had that much space... :( someday:okay:

Akinari

12-13-2012, 06:17 PM

Drove it out to buy mum flowers for birthday, come back home with a nail in the tire :(

Put on the spare tire for now.

Ronith

12-13-2012, 07:37 PM

Drove it out to buy mum flowers for birthday, come back home with a nail in the tire :(

Put on the spare tire for now.

Aw :(

I am sure its repairable so have your original patched up.

Akinari

12-13-2012, 09:08 PM

Aw :(

I am sure its repairable so have your original patched up.
Yup, going to drive to the local tire shop to have it patched up :thumbs:

versep

12-13-2012, 10:21 PM

Wrapped my tail lights!

http://i.imgur.com/0vgeQ.jpg
Before

http://i.imgur.com/9ysWM.jpg
After

http://i.imgur.com/Qh7vJ.jpg
Lights on

The whole process took about 1.5 hours to do and I'm pretty pleased with the result! It looks like the color is mismatched by a little but you can't really tell in person, must be the camera flash.

BrRsn

12-13-2012, 10:29 PM

Finally got around to re-installing my HID's.

Damn bulbs are so expensive so I only ordered the one that was burnt out. I forgot bulbs color changes to more blue-ish as they age. So now I have one blueish bulb and one pure 4300K bulb.

:facepalm:

oh well, atleast im not blind at night now :fullofwin:

tomatogunk

12-14-2012, 05:37 PM

Got a car wash from Shine Auto Wash. Definitely worth the money

imp_squared

12-14-2012, 05:45 PM

^ my car needs one of those.

Akinari

12-14-2012, 06:02 PM

Got my front left tire patched up, can drive it again :thumbs:

asr

12-14-2012, 06:09 PM

After tons of body and suspension work, I am ready for winter.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8214/8274094508_a47ceeee38_z.jpg

Front with 15mm H&R Spacers
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8478/8274094612_de8cd3020d_c.jpg

Rear with 15mm H&R Spacers
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8060/8273027153_1a7a528d26_c.jpg

Aggressive driving=No rubbing
Go through bump=No problem.

Special thanks to Andrew @ Fastrackautobody and Jason @ Dalesalignment

E.D.C.5

12-15-2012, 12:28 AM

finally got a chance to put my winters on. :okay:

!e.lo_

12-15-2012, 01:11 PM

Sold her.

the Corolla, that is

DiiCii

12-15-2012, 02:04 PM

rattle canned the bay!

http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/154743_10152371549360217_33934191_n.jpg

oldsnail

12-15-2012, 02:44 PM

blizzaks and gopro.. ready to go up the ski hills

http://www.revscene.net/forums/members/oldsnail/albums/civics/4525-gorpo-snow-tires-going-up-ski-hills/

Harvey Specter

12-15-2012, 03:18 PM

Coded in the entertainment list and telephone into my HUD (heads up display).

Harvey Specter

12-15-2012, 08:50 PM

Forgot to mention, I'm going start removing my interior wood trim tonight so I can replace it with the "fineline" wood trim which has a matte finish.

Here's what the matte finish looks like;

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=352520&d=1355108295

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=352521&d=1355108303

12-15-2012, 09:43 PM

Never been a fan of wood trims, but that one's pretty nice.

vexor

12-15-2012, 09:43 PM

Before
http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv240/vexor47/Eclipse/CIMG2435_zps775b9c17.jpg

After
http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv240/vexor47/Eclipse/CIMG2469_zpsa3c36446.jpg

AVS_Racing

12-16-2012, 05:34 PM

replaced shitty bosch endurance wiper blades with some rain x's. worse fucking wiper blades I've ever used, streaked like no tomorrow after only 2 months. :rukidding:

Yodamaster

12-16-2012, 05:39 PM

The parts we needed arrived today, recycling is the answer!

Going to mainly salvage the inner (wheel well) and outer quarter panels, as well as the front rocker panel caps.

http://i.imgur.com/Qib90.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/D0Y3L.jpg

We are going to cut up the rest of the car into useful sections and store them for the future, the rear floors and roof in particular are really nice.

!SG

12-16-2012, 06:32 PM

installed alternator. more amps!!!

what a fucking bitch to do! the basics are there, just the space is so damn tight on the 430.
- take the p/s pulley off, cant go from up top unless you take out the tensioner as well.
- hard to take out from bottom cuz the damn hard p/s lines and tranny lines are in the way. not to mention the coolant hose and damn rad fan.

finally got the old one out, cleaned, fixed, and amped up, and back into the car. gonna feel the pain tomorrow.

gloors

12-16-2012, 06:36 PM

Got my wheel bearings replaced now cabin is all quiet again yay.
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mb_

12-16-2012, 06:43 PM

Changed my oil :thumbs: I just did it in September, I drive too much :okay:

lowda9

12-16-2012, 06:45 PM

bought a $700 integra and drove it back to van from langley while it started to snow. i was terrified lol

firebird79_00

12-16-2012, 07:51 PM

The parts we needed arrived today, recycling is the answer!

Going to mainly salvage the inner (wheel well) and outer quarter panels, as well as the front rocker panel caps.

http://i.imgur.com/D0Y3L.jpg

We are going to cut up the rest of the car into useful sections and store them for the future, the rear floors and roof in particular are really nice.

Looks a lot more solid then the others

Yodamaster

12-16-2012, 08:04 PM

Looks a lot more solid then the others

It might look like it, but there are certain parts that would require more work. Not to mention the fact that it's missing a nose. Everything that we need is there, but there are some things that are less than desirable deep down on this one, which is why it's chopped in half already.

Akinari

12-16-2012, 08:53 PM

Did the side marker turn signal mod most Element owners do. Only god knows why Honda chose to make the side marker basically useless since it doesn't blink.

Not my images but this is exactly what I did.

http://e-shen.com/element/sidemarker01.jpg
http://e-shen.com/element/sidemarker03.jpg
http://e-shen.com/element/sidemarker04.jpg
http://e-shen.com/element/sidemarker05.jpg
http://e-shen.com/element/sidemarker06.jpg
http://e-shen.com/element/sidemarker07.jpg
http://e-shen.com/element/sidemarker08.jpg

The result:

Honda Element Side Marker Signal Mod Lights OFF - YouTube
Honda Element Side Marker Signal Mod Lights ON - YouTube

kchan

12-16-2012, 11:45 PM

finally had time to work on the car

changed the fuel pump last month,

did some suspension refresh by replacing the old worn toe link and adding in a new one + brace to it

and also replacing the stock track pack bilstein coilovers with nitron double adjustable :fullofwin:

belaud

12-17-2012, 09:29 AM

Yeah! We can be external reservoir buddies!

kchan

12-17-2012, 10:15 AM

Yeah! We can be external reservoir buddies!

what coils did you get?

still trying to find a good place to mount the external reservoir that is easily accessible

thinking about the chassis bar near the engine, but kind of worried about the heat (even though most people mount it there)

asr

12-19-2012, 12:16 AM

test Winter snow tires
Finevu Cr500 works great under low visibilty on Cypress Mountain Vancouver - YouTube

westopher

12-19-2012, 08:26 AM

Raised my car an inch and a half for my drive to edmonton, after smashing my front votex lip well beyond repair.:okay:

12-19-2012, 08:38 AM

Installed oem antenna plug (was duct tape before)
Installed comm system plug (was a hole in the roof for a 2way radio system, was duct tape, luckily the oem antenna plug size just fit in there with some convincing : )

entrax

12-19-2012, 09:41 AM

put on winter tires and tried them out. big improvement. can't even compare.

Paradise240

12-19-2012, 04:23 PM

Raised my car an inch and a half for my drive to edmonton, after smashing my front votex lip well beyond repair.:okay:

:accepted:
http://i.imgur.com/tEGZw.jpg
:okay:

Hit some ice/snow while driving today, snow got wedged in and broke the mounting tab , so I gotta figure out some way to get the bumper to hold. Time to grab some duct tape and zip ties !
:concentrate:

inv4zn

12-19-2012, 08:01 PM

I remember someone with an EL having drilled holes in the fender and bumper and had zipties in XX patterns lol

ALEX1988

12-19-2012, 08:41 PM

Cutted a couple holes on my trunk liner to get easy access to my coilovers.
http://www.vanpeople.com/space/attachment/201212/20/1594_1355981712pUPp.jpg
and then bought a couple of these to cover them up,
http://www.m3post.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=683717&stc=1&d=1335753981
and here it is the result,
http://www.vanpeople.com/space/attachment/201212/20/1594_135598171300Za.jpg
as clean as OEM.:fullofwin:

Gh0stRider

12-21-2012, 06:35 PM

hid fog light bulbs went in
oil change done

dared3vil0

12-21-2012, 11:03 PM

Fog light install. Looks Snazzy :thumbsup: " ***YES I KNOW MY HEADLIGHT IS BURNT OUT, 4300k HID retro's going in next saturday so i'm not replacing***

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx27/dared3vil0/photo-34.jpg

exhil

12-22-2012, 03:47 PM

I replaced my soaking wet & dirty K&N filter to brand new Fujita filter.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/61844_10152346102470531_1265196849_n.jpg

GabAlmighty

12-22-2012, 04:25 PM

Checked USPS to see if if my TPS came in, fucks sake i'm going to big white on the 26th and need my parts!

Gh0stRider

12-22-2012, 04:29 PM

AVS_Racing

12-22-2012, 05:50 PM

^^ is that 3000k? looks like that in person?

firebird79_00

12-22-2012, 06:40 PM

Traded the Cavalier for a 92 325i
http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss336/firebird79_00/072-4_zps1c53c4b9.jpg
http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss336/firebird79_00/075-3_zpsb7c07fc7.jpg
http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss336/firebird79_00/077-3_zpsc4db5c99.jpg

dared3vil0

12-22-2012, 08:09 PM

!Aznboi128

12-22-2012, 08:21 PM

firebird79_00 you got that bmw off craigs right? i saw it a little while back it's quite beat, like even the trunk has two key holes....

CorneringArtist

12-22-2012, 08:31 PM

Cracked 10,000km on the odometer after a year and a month. I don't have to drive too far to get to work, so most of my mileage was from trips to the States :okay:.

firebird79_00

12-22-2012, 08:41 PM

Interior is rough for sure, but it runs and drives good. Doesn't have two trunk key holes one is a backup camera. I think it was a fair trade for a cavalier anyway
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!Aznboi128

12-22-2012, 09:12 PM

Interior is rough for sure, but it runs and drives good. Doesn't have two trunk key holes one is a backup camera. I think it was a fair trade for a cavalier anyway
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ah cool, looks odd lol

Yodamaster

12-22-2012, 10:38 PM

Traded the Cavalier for a 92 325i

92 BMW 325i - YouTube

dovo

12-22-2012, 10:44 PM

Fixed my Subaru shift wobble. It was annoying as faaaak.

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/7216/20121216214541.jpg

and this punch got stuck in the hole.. it was pain in the ass to pull out :(
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/5923/20121216210116.jpg

got plenty of parts for future DIY!
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/7420/20121221221459.jpg
http://i409.photobucket.com/albums/pp174/ZeroDrift_album/Sale%20items/2012-09-23_22-00-45_723_zps742d56eb.jpg

Gh0stRider

12-22-2012, 11:28 PM

yes 3000k

kakucaekz

12-23-2012, 12:40 AM

Dc2R_K20R

12-23-2012, 01:30 AM

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8074/8298995827_fcc540da84.jpg

ROUGH x HARD STYLE
Stencil been gifted to my friend from the man himself,Nakai San !

Akinari

12-23-2012, 02:19 PM

Washed and waxed my filthy car that hasn't been washed in at least 2 months.

Tire shine works great on Honda's black plastic intake mani covers :derp:

hongy

12-23-2012, 02:35 PM

Parked mine in a heated garage
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nabs

12-24-2012, 12:26 PM

PIAA Si-Tech wiper blades installed! pretty nice wipeage.

and shined my rims.

Yodamaster

12-24-2012, 03:44 PM

Driver's quarter panel is off, now we have to take care of fixing rust and getting the donor panel off the other car.

http://i.imgur.com/ruO5k.jpg

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

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

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

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

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

http://i.imgur.com/x1x22.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/iR0vR.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/f8AP3.jpg

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

jackp0t

12-25-2012, 01:24 PM

didn't wanna raise the car for winter :troll:
bought the same car(blown engine) lol
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/05539706-3521-4C02-8519-C56AAADFBFDB-9164-000001BEBBE13006.jpg

blown engine
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/BFC5B667-08F1-494F-B356-A169039E6CC3-9164-000001BEC9D8A13E.jpg
swapped
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/A2FF9E44-9C26-4A1D-94F7-062CFBF0A57F-9164-000001BEC5E6A724.jpg
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/4E4D7C60-6FAE-4BD9-A459-36CF16ACF22B-9164-000001BEC1B1A5C6.jpg

just needs exhaust system and aircare to drive:concentrate:

12-25-2012, 09:50 PM

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/Nubbyds/IMG_0406_zpsb59e1a9e.jpg

:fullofwin:

GabAlmighty

12-25-2012, 09:53 PM

I installed my CB radio, removed my mudflaps and packed up the Yota for it's trip up to Big White

kakucaekz

12-25-2012, 09:54 PM

belaud

12-26-2012, 12:17 AM

Stuff.

http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/521323_10151379477030449_2011691875_n.jpg

12-26-2012, 12:55 PM

Interior is rough for sure, but it runs and drives good. Doesn't have two trunk key holes one is a backup camera. I think it was a fair trade for a cavalier anyway
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hell yea man.. good call on the uptrade!

TRD Rs200

12-26-2012, 07:36 PM

New plugs!

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/ahfai12/IMG_0523_zps14c50d2e.jpg

OEM mud flaps on!

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/ahfai12/IMG_0539_zps6b468d9d.jpg

Maybe too low

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/ahfai12/IMG_0540_zps920556c6.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/ahfai12/IMG_0541_zps747d81d4.jpg

SumAznGuy

12-26-2012, 07:41 PM

New plugs!

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/ahfai12/IMG_0523_zps14c50d2e.jpg

Get new plugs. Bosch plugs are some of the worst plugs I've ever used.
Stick with good old NGK's

BABU

12-28-2012, 11:35 PM

Test fit the auto dolly get ready for late winter storage. Rear will not fit, need spacers to clear the brembo. Put the wheel back on and ready for bed.

http://imageshack.us/a/img811/565/frontstand.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img90/6230/stand2s.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img694/6568/voltex.jpg

Everymans

12-30-2012, 04:23 PM

took off the exhaust manifold heat shield to check for any cracks, decided to paint the heat shield. While I was at it took the valve cover gasket off to sand it and repaint it.
http://imageshack.us/a/img201/9682/cellphone123012005.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img811/6703/cellphone123012006.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img6/2315/cellphone123012002.jpg
I'll get a better shot of the finished product once I do some artsy crap to it.

dared3vil0

12-30-2012, 04:59 PM

New headlights. What's everyone think of the cutoff?

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx27/dared3vil0/photo-51.jpg

LuHua

12-30-2012, 05:13 PM

^Doesn't look to great tbh. Where's the mini h1 kit?

dared3vil0

12-30-2012, 05:16 PM

^Doesn't look to great tbh. Where's the mini h1 kit?

Different cars. Mini H1 kit is... Not installed properly. Yet.

TurboFC3S

12-30-2012, 05:59 PM

chipped off all of my sound deadening. most of it was melted on from my exhaust heat lol. Started sanding and grinding stuff as well.

Should have done a oil change on my integra since the weather was nice though dammit :okay:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/582266_466958416674553_1138265478_n.jpg

Harvey Specter

12-30-2012, 09:11 PM

Gave my car the last detail for 2012 and also made a rolling stool from an old office chair which I replaced, it comes in handy when cleaning the wheels.

http://oi45.tinypic.com/20kehvp.jpg

asr

12-31-2012, 03:18 AM

Tire paint
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8213/8297713713_3c0bbddc20.jpg

5 layers paint
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8357/8328838341_0148f7a3b4.jpg

dared3vil0

12-31-2012, 08:47 AM

Tire paint
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8213/8297713713_3c0bbddc20.jpg

5 layers paint
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8357/8328838341_0148f7a3b4.jpg

That's awesome. Where did you get those from? And, If you screw up, Is the color removable? :ahwow:

C-unit

12-31-2012, 01:06 PM

I did some fenders mod.

http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/393132_10152374622835500_1910597595_n.jpg

asr

12-31-2012, 03:02 PM

That's awesome. Where did you get those from? And, If you screw up, Is the color removable? :ahwow:
Thanks, man.
There is a black revise paint pen in the bundle set. These are from O.Z.

Calbeee

12-31-2012, 07:06 PM

anyone got suggestions for places in richmond/vancouver area that have undercarriage washes only? if not, any place that are not that expensive that include one?

jtrinh

12-31-2012, 07:21 PM

anyone got suggestions for places in richmond/vancouver area that have undercarriage washes only? if not, any place that are not that expensive that include one?

I usually hit up the touchless wash at Esso on Granville and 41st. Also one on West Broadway

Akinari

12-31-2012, 07:28 PM

anyone got suggestions for places in richmond/vancouver area that have undercarriage washes only? if not, any place that are not that expensive that include one?
sensha-ya does, but they're not very lowered car friendly

Calbeee

12-31-2012, 07:37 PM

I usually hit up the touchless wash at Esso on Granville and 41st. Also one on West Broadway

will give that a try. i am iffy about touchless though

sensha-ya does, but they're not very lowered car friendly

ahh, its fine for me. i have been going there since it opened. my car isn't low enough to scape there.

they offer a undercarriage-only wash?

imp_squared

01-01-2013, 03:32 AM

anyone got suggestions for places in richmond/vancouver area that have undercarriage washes only? if not, any place that are not that expensive that include one?

doesn't offer undercarriage wash only, but they a decent price for the full wash and undercarriage package: Shine Auto Wash - Auto Wash (http://shineautowash.ca/prices-gift-cards/)

MindBomber

01-01-2013, 06:08 AM

I just finished changing a tire on the side of highway, the severe ice, fog, and darkness made it an enjoyable way to spend the inaugural morning of 2013.

Prolowtone

01-01-2013, 06:40 AM

Shitty, Thought i had to change a tire when i hit a manhole on Fraser hwy going towards langley near 168th. I was braking when i hit it and it sounded like my tire blew up or the strut/ball joint gave out.... i pulled the car off onto a side road and inspected the car :S then went back to my house and lifted it in the garage.. pryed twisted and turned everything, thankfully it feels and looks fine.. Not a damn clue. Was out to test the alternator since I it took it apart and cleaned it up along with the rotor cap and plugs. Cars it running healthy

jackp0t

01-02-2013, 04:02 PM

brought my winter beats to aircare

methyl hydrate = pass aircare :awwyeah:
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/81DDBA13-7898-4F54-BD4F-03B63DC165A7-5536-0000018EFEDB9CF1.jpg

car has a cel too, the knock sensor so i pulled out the bulb:badpokerface:

on a sidenote aircare tech stalled when doing the dyno test.lolol

kunoman1

01-02-2013, 04:05 PM

Scratched up my plastics with the skis -.-

MindBomber

01-04-2013, 08:31 AM

Replaced my flat tire, mentioned three posts above. No visit to a shop necessary.

AVS_Racing

01-04-2013, 07:00 PM

washed, waxed, leather condition, rain xed. god damn the lower panels needs to be clay barred

nabs

01-05-2013, 03:23 PM

http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t471/nabmohammed/Album%202/photo21_zps6b15ce7d.jpg

:fullofwin:

While installing this I realized why I was getting so much road noise while driving the car, to install these visors the weather stripping had to be removed. I noticed that on the front passenger side window the weather stripping was very loose and that let in a lot of outside noise/wind. After installing I re-installed the weather stripping properly and tightly and lo and behold, no more road noise!

vexor

01-05-2013, 04:04 PM

Installed my new windscreen on the Suzuki

http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv240/vexor47/My%20Bike/IMG_0505_zpsf0d84de4.jpg

XplicitLuder

01-05-2013, 04:14 PM

headlights kept burning out so took car to the shop (does it count even tho i didnt do it :badpokerface:) they rewired the negative grounding for the battery/car as previous owner had done some weird shity (you know who you are LOL) and so now we're hoping with everything powered right the issue will be solved

BABU

01-05-2013, 09:29 PM

try out some camouflage style time attack wheel style.

http://imageshack.us/a/img252/871/wheeldecal2.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img580/2448/wheeldecal.jpg

AVS_Racing

01-06-2013, 03:13 PM

^^ where did u get them? and I had to reinsured my car today due to stupid aircare :okay::awwyeah:

Yodamaster

01-06-2013, 05:17 PM

Almost finished welding up the flanges to attach the quarter panel to when it's time.

Also inspected the hatch that we bought yesterday, rare piece of hardware.

http://i.imgur.com/Pg6vm.jpg

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

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

Here is how the vents work.

http://i.imgur.com/9IZSc.jpg

Air that is rushing over the hatch enters from the vents under the window, it's sent into ducting that exits through the holes at the bottom of the hatch. What it does is create negative air pressure to suck humid air out of the cabin (green highlighted slot), as humidity is what caused a lot of rust in these cars (240z's).

Spectre_Cdn

01-06-2013, 05:31 PM

Changed oil and replaced spark plugs.

BABU

01-06-2013, 05:53 PM

^^ where did u get them? and I had to reinsured my car today due to stupid aircare :okay::awwyeah:

Got them on UK eBay Kawasaki wheel decal

tofu1413

01-06-2013, 06:41 PM

firebird79_00

01-06-2013, 07:22 PM

should start a build thread

Yodamaster

01-06-2013, 07:25 PM

should start a build thread

Need 400 posts to have access to the journals, lol.

annoyingly, mine didnt come with it... gets so humid inside when it starts raining :badpokerface:

What year? Any 240Z after 1970 has vented quarter panels, it's what Datsun changed to when they realised that it would be cheaper than a hatch setup. The vents are under the emblems on the quarter panels, take the emblems off and reach into the hole in the quarter panel, it goes up into a chamber. That chamber is the replacement for the hatch, air rushing by the quarter panel sucks cabin air out.

i-vtecyo

01-07-2013, 11:19 PM

brother and i wrapped my grille.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h213/69xchange/DSC_0005_zps911e0fcb1_zps9e1eec6a.jpg

tofu1413

01-08-2013, 12:51 AM

Need 400 posts to have access to the journals, lol.

What year? Any 240Z after 1970 has vented quarter panels, it's what Datsun changed to when they realised that it would be cheaper than a hatch setup. The vents are under the emblems on the quarter panels, take the emblems off and reach into the hole in the quarter panel, it goes up into a chamber. That chamber is the replacement for the hatch, air rushing by the quarter panel sucks cabin air out.

mine was a 72'. yes it was under the round Z insignia.. although it was clogged with crap when i checked it... i think the method with vents on the hatch was more effective...

http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/399498_10150480117876559_438248479_n.jpg

my old car... its a different color now... new owner also swapped the motor to an L28 and a full 280 drivetrain...

Fafine

01-08-2013, 01:50 AM

installed an aluminum rad
changed mtf

CP.AR

01-08-2013, 02:31 AM

Did a free, relatively easy mod. (Spoilered for long post)

curbage :okay:

Project_240

01-08-2013, 08:57 AM

Debadged! too much stuff on the trunk imo... Only left what's important hahaha :)

http://imageshack.us/a/img163/4826/imag151211111.jpg

Yodamaster

01-08-2013, 10:05 AM

mine was a 72'. yes it was under the round Z insignia.. although it was clogged with crap when i checked it... i think the method with vents on the hatch was more effective...

http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/399498_10150480117876559_438248479_n.jpg

my old car... its a different color now... new owner also swapped the motor to an L28 and a full 280 drivetrain...

Nice, that's kind of what I'm aiming at doing with this one body wise. We might also be sticking an L28 in, you just can't bore L24's as much as the L28's, thinner walls. I'd love a 3.0 or 3.1 stroker.

BethesdaSkyrim

01-08-2013, 11:37 AM

I did some fenders mod.

http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/393132_10152374622835500_1910597595_n.jpg

do you drive with that internet sticker :lawl:

bloodmack

01-08-2013, 06:29 PM

put on a new cat, took her thru aircare only failed NOx this time. Cleaning my EGR tomorrow and I think a weld popped on the piping so going to pull her off and inspect tomorrow as well.

dared3vil0

01-08-2013, 06:41 PM

put on a new cat, took her thru aircare only failed NOx this time. Cleaning my EGR tomorrow and I think a weld popped on the piping so going to pull her off and inspect tomorrow as well.

What do you drive? ( Obviously not a Civic :troll: ) just curious.

satek

01-09-2013, 04:32 PM

put on a new cat, took her thru aircare only failed NOx this time. Cleaning my EGR tomorrow and I think a weld popped on the piping so going to pull her off and inspect tomorrow as well.

retard your timing or unplug an injector... should pass no problem
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GabAlmighty

01-09-2013, 07:14 PM

I picked my truck up from the shop after getting a new ECM, stupid domestics.

I also put some new tires on it, just a touch wider and looks awesome now.

TjAlmeida

01-09-2013, 07:23 PM

Pics of the truck stance:P
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i-vtecyo

01-09-2013, 07:52 PM

bought a new battery.. old battery died from activating the alarm system a couple of times. it served me well for 7 years atleast.

GabAlmighty

01-09-2013, 08:30 PM

Pics of the truck stance:P
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When it gets le more pretty out.

bloodmack

01-09-2013, 08:39 PM

What do you drive? ( Obviously not a Civic :troll: ) just curious.

240sx mahd drift brah :troll:

retard your timing or unplug an injector... should pass no problem
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Yeah I wasn't too sure about unplugging an injector but I'm gonna try it tommorow (I always thought that it was for idle tests only but I'm told it works for IM240 as well). Also, my timing is retarded 2 degrees from base timing already.

AVS_Racing

01-09-2013, 10:22 PM

first time stripping out a door and fat matted it, everything went better than expected :notbad:

Acura604

01-10-2013, 11:30 AM

so.... looks like a few dry days ahead of us ... who will be washing their car(s) in the freezing temps this weekend?

the only crappy thing about these wintry dry days is the frost that melts on the road during the mornings gets all spit up on the car as you drive....so whats the point?!

Vulgate

01-10-2013, 01:56 PM

I washed my car last night just before sun down. The body was washed properly but unfortunately the wheels weren't as I couldn't see the brake dust.

mb_

01-10-2013, 03:49 PM

Lifted car up at school today since we had a bit of free time and inspected clunking noise. Need new stabilizer bar end links :okay:

Kaolinite

01-10-2013, 08:04 PM

changed my oem DRL bulbs to 2500K Nokya bulbs in my STI :D wew yellow

bloodmack

01-11-2013, 08:24 PM

http://i.imgur.com/MrLFC.jpg
passed aircare with freinds o2 sensor and his air filter. So I decided to go pick up a new o2 and airfilter. :fullofwin:

Energy

01-11-2013, 08:37 PM

Oil change.

vexor

01-12-2013, 01:16 PM

Did an oil change on the Eclipse and....

.... took off the panels on the bike to clean them up

http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv240/vexor47/My%20Bike/untitled2_zpsf974fff1.jpg

PetrolHead

01-13-2013, 12:42 AM

Started cleaning up the period alloy front drums I got for Butternut, couldn't finish as my hands froze up :okay: (current on left before on right)

ApePee2

01-13-2013, 07:50 AM

haven't heard her pur in a while, so i started her up

patiently waiting for warming temps :okay:

firebird79_00

01-13-2013, 10:04 AM

Started cleaning up the period alloy front drums I got for Butternut, couldn't finish as my hands froze up :okay: (current on left before on right)

what are you cleaning it with?

PetrolHead

01-13-2013, 11:02 AM

On the outside; mostly just a dremel tool that has various attachments. On the inside I'm going to have to get some 2000 grit paper and take it slow (rust spot on the steel lining).

fliptuner

01-13-2013, 11:16 AM

haven't heard her pur in a while, so i started her up

patiently waiting for warming temps :okay:

Same here. It started so slow too cause it's been sitting out in the cold. Decided to take it for a rip to the Ikea meet. Got her nicely charged up, heated up and fluids circulated.

Thursday looks like a good day for a wash. Then chuck it into the garage to fully dry ouy.

JesseBlue

01-13-2013, 01:15 PM

got my package from rockauto and put new spark plug wires...nice...

fliptuner

01-13-2013, 02:00 PM

Jesse, just wondering how their shipping to Canada is. Did you get it shipped to your door? What carrier and how bad was brokerage? Value of item?

Thanks

Qmx323

01-13-2013, 05:53 PM

rockauto ships to canada rather economically... i've never been hit with brokerage from them and ive ordered from 10 dollars to 400 dollars worth of parts.

also... broke down and decided to buy a OBDII to USB cable... after hours of fiddling with it in Windows 7, found out it works on XP the best.

But I am happy that I read my codes and luckily none of them were current codes, all stored codes. Cleared them and the CEL is off (for now) i hope.

Also being able to see your MPG as you drive (i know most new cars have this) is a pretty sweet feature

JesseBlue

01-13-2013, 08:06 PM

the shipping was about 25 or so which should include everything...overall still cheaper than places from within canada...ie my wires were 77 bux shipped while autopartsway woukdve been 100 shipped and that would depend too if they have 'shipping specials'...

you just have to check and make sure what you get comes from the same location (it'll tell you at the check out) or you'll be billed separate shipping, that's if your planning to purchase more than one item

fliptuner

01-13-2013, 08:15 PM

USPS?

GabAlmighty

01-13-2013, 09:40 PM

Plastidipped my front bush bar in near 0c degree weather, still came out nice. Win.

cho

01-13-2013, 09:44 PM

new stickers!

Qmx323

01-13-2013, 11:13 PM

USPS?

I believe so, although I prefer to ship to Point Roberts. I do live in Richmond though so its a much closer drive.

entrax

01-13-2013, 11:25 PM

cleaned up the celica's trunk, replaced some rusty bolts for the license plate;
new spark plugs + antiseize lube on the gf's mr2 + first start up in over two months sitting in the garage, took one turn of the key! :D

Taxmonkey

01-13-2013, 11:53 PM

changed my oem DRL bulbs to 2500K Nokya bulbs in my STI :D wew yellow

pics? been thinking about doing the same ! :)

Project_240

01-14-2013, 05:51 PM

Finally put in the WeatherTech Digital Fit all weather mats today. Awesome fit and I can confidently say these are one of if not the best all weather mats I've ever purchased!

http://imageshack.us/a/img20/8075/imag1561.jpg

Installed LED Color Changing White/Amber DRL Signal Light.

http://imageshack.us/a/img35/1858/imag1570.jpg

versep

01-16-2013, 02:58 PM

Painted my trim black!

http://i.imgur.com/pSidi.jpg
Say no to over spray

http://i.imgur.com/jRx9Z.jpg
Doing work

mb_

01-16-2013, 03:52 PM

Took advantage of the nice weather and washed it. Too lazy to wax :fuckthatshit:

http://i.imgur.com/c8DuE.jpg

fliptuner

01-16-2013, 04:09 PM

Same here.

Hooked up to the laundry sink and washed the Civic and RX7.

kakucaekz

01-16-2013, 04:17 PM

I should wash mine.. but it's full of holes right now, too lazy to mask up. :fuckthatshit:

But I did continue paint prep. Took of more of the side trim, and removed almost all of the badges. The MR2 one between the reverse lights is staying, I'll just have it masked when it goes for paint. And man, the trim and lights on the front bumper were a total biatch to take off, I've never been scratched so much by a fender liner and splash guard.

The trim above the rear side vent requires me to take apart some of the interior to get at one nut holding it in from the inside, gonna wait for my dad to do that, since I have a terrible history of snapping and breaking interior trim :lawl: Also gotta remove all that adhesive later, oh joy.

Edit: Got one of the side vents off just now, man it was a pain. I'll do the other one tomorrow or something.

http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/218338_10152435984205005_1065958235_o.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/Toyota%20MR2/2013-01-16164758.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/Toyota%20MR2/2013-01-16164738.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/Toyota%20MR2/2013-01-16193210.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/Toyota%20MR2/2013-01-16222242.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/Toyota%20MR2/2013-01-16222304.jpg