[MindBomber]

Like many people on RS, I'm getting the impression that the majority of members here don't even do the most basic mechanical jobs themselves anymore and have zero mechanical ability. I want to see who among us has grease covered hands, cut up knuckles and as much invested in tools as most people do on mods. Post what you did to your own or a friends vehicle today. Do not post what you paid someone to do to your vehicle.

[bloodmack]

does it have to be my vehicle? :troll:

[Spartacus]

WASHED MY CAR BITCHESS!!!!

[MindBomber]

does it have to be my vehicle? :troll:

Mechanics are welcome to post what they did to any vehicle.

If you did something interesting, post pictures too!

[1990TSI]

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/295069_10150781620745225_529405224_11988776_323548 409_n.jpg

rebuilt this last week

today put together a torn down GM 4 speed automatic transmission

[Bonka]

My most recent work on my DD:

Thorough ATF service on my slushbox..

http://i43.tinypic.com/34dh2fo.jpg

http://i44.tinypic.com/xvvxy.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/4izngn.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/5km0t3.jpg

[LenovoTurbo]

Cv axle, honda captive rotors :fuuuuu:

[mmmk]

I drove my vehicle today :fuckyea:

[JSS]

not exactly TODAY but a couple weeks ago.

rolling the rear fenders/changing oil on the red one & installing a new turbo back exhaust on the black one. both original LHD canadian cars :fuckyea:
i wish i had a dyno so i could do my own tuning lol.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/jshokar19/dawgZ.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/jshokar19/backofdawgs.jpg

[AVS_Racing]

sold my car today :tears: Il never forget all that I've learn + all the adventures we've been on

[fd3]

not exactly TODAY but a couple weeks ago.

rolling the rear fenders/changing oil on the red one & installing a new turbo back exhaust on the black one. both original LHD canadian cars :fuckyea:
i wish i had a dyno so i could do my own tuning lol.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/jshokar19/dawgZ.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/jshokar19/backofdawgs.jpg



U sir, have a sick garage.
I hate u:(

[chris walter]

I do everything on my car that I can. i am replacing the rears brakes after I let my dad borrow my car and he drive around with the ebrake on.

[firebird79_00]

been over the course of the past month or so getting it down to this point, Also repaired and primered my trunk today
http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss336/firebird79_00/012-46.jpg

[surreyjack604]

i kissed her...right on the steering wheel. all tounge

[doma]

Axle half shaft, oil cooler o ring, oil change, fuel filter, clutch master cylinder, dizzy o ring, vtec gasket

all done yest and today

[skyxx]

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/295069_10150781620745225_529405224_11988776_323548 409_n.jpg

rebuilt this last week

today put together a torn down GM 4 speed automatic transmission

LOL BCIT eh.

[!e.lo_]

Nothing, except dream about her.

[Peturbo]

Replaced Master and slave clutch cylinder on the skyline 3 days ago.

[yot065]

Not exactly today either :troll: but all the work that has been done lulzz: Brake pads, brake rotors, oil change, tranny oil changes, wheel rotations & swaps, partial power door installation lulzzz, remote start/alarm installation, oxygen sensor, spark plugs, air filter :fullofwin: new deck :alone:, soon to be repainting my bumpers from scratches and bondo-ing it lolol

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[RecklessNS]

gave it a dirty look...

[Jgresch]

Quick wash, topped off oil, starting sanding new wheels to prep for paint :)

[tofu1413]

adjusting carbs, leaning them a wee bit. playing with ignition timing...

went to look at another car.. :troll:

[Gh0stRider]

picked it up from the bodyshop and drove it home lol

[HondaGuy]

Case of motor oil just arrived!

[Iron Chef]

measure piston to wall clearance, measure ring gaps, mic out crank journals, send block to machine shop for one car.

pull motor out of my other car and prepare it for a swap.

try to diagnose rough idle for my other other car.

[SpuGen]

Swapped out the Bumpers back to OEM. Ripped out the Compustar 2way, Double Din Deck, Sub, components, and all speaker wires.
Also Swapped the Coilovers out, until my Lawyer called and told me to put them back on. All in about 5 hours before Drakes came to finally tow it away to ICBC. (1 Year, 362 days after my accident)

http://i42.tinypic.com/24m56kk.jpg

I learned one thing from this:
Fuck Wiring.

[!Tigger]

riveted some side moulding into the car, compression test, adjust timing, and test vacuum on some diaphragms, and inspect for vacuum leaks.

[suprat88h]

not exactly TODAY but a couple weeks ago.

rolling the rear fenders/changing oil on the red one & installing a new turbo back exhaust on the black one. both original LHD canadian cars :fuckyea:
i wish i had a dyno so i could do my own tuning lol.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/jshokar19/dawgZ.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/jshokar19/backofdawgs.jpg


Just plain sick!!! Verry nice :fuckyea:

[jdc430]

quick interior clean/vacuum and drove the piss out of it!

[Volvo-brickster]

disabled my DRL module and swapped out a melted 9003 headlight plug

[PJ]

Changed wipers! :fullofwin:

[Energy]

Checked engine oil because Honda. But still good for now.

[Ikkaku]

crashed it.

[godwin]

For someone who claim to be fighting for disability benefits, is it wise to post what you did auto-mechanically on a public message board?



I'll start.

Just basic maintenance today, oil and filter change.

[MindBomber]

Looks like people on Revscene are wrenching after all!

[Phil@rise]

Welded a new inner and outter rocker on my 77' civic installed a stereo and recaro seats in it as well. Tuned her up and keepin her goin (she's my daily). Thats been in the spare time this past month. Yesterday I rolled all four fenders on a MK3 jetta and built custom projector conversions for a toyota tacoma. Today I'l be doing a stereo in an old chev work truck and setting up said projectors I built yesterday.

[mbrodie]

Listed one For Sale!

If anyone "does" or likes " lowrider " mini trucks, this pickup For Sale is for you!

..all original, never modded, very clean, all stock, even has 4x4 with a 4 cylinder SWEET RIDE

[bensta]

last night put in new alpine double din nav unit.

soon, new heart :D

[blee123]

nothing :alone:

[anti-vip]

cleaned throttle body and thats about it

[lowda9]

Yesterday installed nardi steering wheel :fuckyea:

[Paradise240]

Took my rotors off and had them machined (@ school, I didn't pay for it) and then replaced my brake fluid :)

[belaud]

put more...stock parts on :badpokerface: :ilied:

[Marcosf]

payed to have my rotors machined cuz i dont have the tools to do it, but then took off my stock wheels put my new wheels back on and rotated them, and then painted my calipers black, also put in a BMR shock tower brace;
http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x325/marcolotr/IMG_1535.jpg

[buddy]

I pumped my own gas in FULL SERVE station

[Glove]

Spent all night getting the stock sound deadening out of my car,

what a fuckin hassle

[suprat88h]

Just picked up some new shoes for the supra!! Summer is a coming :)

http://i545.photobucket.com/albums/hh382/renabasile/eef1027d.jpg

[originalhypa]

I went to the dyno.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v253/hypasteve/1a879ea5.jpg

Aftermath?
Much better throttle response, and +18whp/+37wtq.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v253/hypasteve/0a049a9b.jpg

The next project is to drive this car while building the shit out of my "other" 67' hiding way in the back there.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v253/hypasteve/ded156b7.jpg

[SpuGen]

I want your garage..:sweetjesus:

[Gh0stRider]

tires rubbing with fender lining...fuuuuu

[91civicZC]

Pulled off the front wheel of my 99 CRV to see what the hell was making the squealing noise.

The glue on the delco shims had failed and the shims shifted over enough to rub against the mounting of the rotor.

So I removed the parts that are supposed to help stop noise because they were making noise.

Only takes a couple of minutes, but I hate working in the rain, sucksors.

[1990TSI]

Pulled off the front wheel of my 99 CRV to see what the hell was making the squealing noise.

The glue on the delco shims had failed and the shims shifted over enough to rub against the mounting of the rotor.


I always remove those shims and just put red "stop squeal" product

I average probaby 5-10 brake jobs a week going on 4 years now and havn't had an issue yet :)

[91civicZC]

Yeah, I've put in brakes without shims, and no anti sqeal with no issues. If I do get any noise, ill put some in, but for now Ill just leave it. I've never seen the glue on shims fail like that before, so I was suprised.

[1990TSI]

That's why I rip the shim off, seen more problems with the shims than without them.(no problems without them)

you may never have noise issues, but if you do, the red gunk should help you out.

[Altoids94]

New rotors and Hawk HPS pads. Heading to the paint booth tomorrow:D

[PiuYi]

let it sit all day in the garage

[JSALES]

took off my winter tires and put on my summer tires, it was about time..

[belaud]

Picture corrupted, re-edit post tomorrow >>

[Peturbo]

Took out my rear right brakes today because of some grinding noise coming from it.
Rear inner brake pads are down to metal while outter ones look like new.
Sliders are moving perfectly fine, anybody with more experience possibly have an idea whats going on? This is on my s14 silvia btw.

[Paradise240]

^ Seized caliper ?

[Peturbo]

I don't think a seized caliper would wear only the inner pad though. Although I could be wrong.

[jpark]

not today, but couple days ago: installed coilovers, took them out again because it was too low, installed them back after adjusting, took them out again because it was too high, installed them back and now its good height.. for fuck sakes

oh, and bought a almost new used driver side rear axle which i threw in as well today

[lexluthor09]

I don't think a seized caliper would wear only the inner pad though. Although I could be wrong.

if your sliders are seized then your inner would wear more than the outer.

[Peturbo]

^ I checked the sliders and they are moving perfectly fine.

[SpuGen]

I don't think a seized caliper would wear only the inner pad though. Although I could be wrong.

You need to grease the Sliders if they don't have any grease on them.
The inner pad wear could be caused by improperly installing the inside pad. The inside pad has pins to stop the piston from turning when you apply your ebrake. Check the pins for any wear, if it does, there's your problem.

It's a floating rear Caliper. So the piston should NOT be hitting the pins AT ALL. The Notches on the piston should clear it completely. The sliding pins should be kept greased to keep it from seizing.

When you install the new pads, again, make sure the notches on the Piston clear the Pins on the Pad. Pump the brakes and pull the e-brake a couple times after it is all back together and it should line itself up, as long as your calipers are functioning correctly.

That, or it's a sticky ebrake cable, and it's keeping them engaged at the caliper.

Edited for Clarification. I fobbed and got Notches and Pins mixed up. + Pictures
Piston has Notches to clear the Pins on the Pad.

Caliper. note the notches.
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w230/drftns14/brake-1.jpg

Pin on the Pad. It's on the bottom Middle.
http://i2.frsimg.com/images/detailed_images/PBR_D341R_3.jpg

Problem solved.

[fliptuner]

Refilled the washer fluid and topped up coolant in my truck. :troll:

Oh, wait, I did actually do something. Modified a starter solenoid for another bike to work on mine.

[Bhachu]

Just an oil change by my self and replaced the motomaster oil filter my brother put in with a Honda OEM oil filter from WorldPac

[hk20000]

Sprayed ample amount of lysol into the cabin air intake vent in hope to clear the VIP mobile of all mustiness.

as per instruction from this video
http://youtu.be/VrVc_FXrbHY

[xPhuong]

Installed AUX, and iPod Adapter into a 2003 Honda Accord Yay me

[tofu1413]

traded another car..... :okay:

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/385725_10150718837946559_513036558_9709657_1256113 163_n.jpg

now cruising around like a sir in comfort.

http://i3.kym-cdn.com/profiles/icons/big/000/067/713/feel%20like%20a%20sir.jpg

[!e.lo_]

Still dreaming...
She's been gone for three weeks :okay:

[SumAznGuy]

Installed my old deck from my S2000 into my ITR.
Yes, now I can watch dvd's while I autoX.

I also installed a cabin filter into my car since it didn't come with one from the factory.

[jtrinh]

Threw in a JoeZ intake tube. Rain-x all windows.

[FRStan]

Installed dashcam + hid the power cable

[fliptuner]

Pulled the fender liners off my car in preparation for rolling.

With Raiden's help, got my bike going (somewhat) after it had been sitting for a long time.

[CP.AR]

tried to change the oil.... but the drain bolt seized so :fuckthatshit:

[MindBomber]

The drain bolt seized, that's different. Hopefully someone didn't overtighten it and cross thread it on.

I washed her today.

[spoon.ek9]

finally took the time to install some slotted rotors that used to be on my EK onto my EF. I also wire-wheeled the rusted calipers, cleaned them off, then painted them flat black :D

[Recon604]

washed my car, next week is gonna all be sunny!!

[CP.AR]

The drain bolt seized, that's different. Hopefully someone didn't overtighten it and cross thread it on.

I washed her today.

I changed it myself last time... torqued to spec
so I guess it's not really seized but just stuck?

[PJ]

Reset ECU :concentrate:

[Phil@rise]

Last night I tuned up the old girl 73' International scout did some bakers down the alleyway with her (not bad for a near 40 year old machine) proptly pulled her into the shop put her on stands and pulled all the front suspension and axle out.
Tonight I put the new front axle in (for thos in the know a 1 ton d60 with goodies) with new links coils and steering components. All to prep for 40" boggers to follow later this week.

[OTG-ZR2]

What kinda goodies?

[Phil@rise]

High steer and crossover with a custom shortened drop pitman arm. 35 spline chromoly shafts both inner and outter. 4:11 gears and a detriot locker (original was 3:55's). Progressive rate Iron horse coils (original was leafs). 1410 double cardon cv shaft and custom radius arms. Shes got a fancy front end now :D.

[DJ Milk]

The pixels on my gauges have been disappearing since I bought the car 9 years ago and dealership wants $1500 to replace the gauges. I can't tell how many km I have, what light bulb is out, or coolant level, etc. Last week I discovered I can buy the ribbon on Ebay 5 for $15 and try to fix it myself :fullofwin:. So I spent 6 hours taking the gauges apart to replace the ribbon and I got almost all the pixels back except for 2 lines on the trip odometer.

Old ribbon and 4 new ones
http://i48.tinypic.com/swe9mr.jpg
http://i49.tinypic.com/156s4n6.jpg
http://i50.tinypic.com/21o0e1l.jpg

UPDATE
The 2 missing lines on the trip odometer was bugging me so I did it again and found out why those 2 lines was missing. There was a rip on 2 lines on the ribbon so I install a new ribbon in the gauges again.
http://i49.tinypic.com/novc69.jpg
:accepted:
http://i50.tinypic.com/30mwqht.jpg

[bcrdukes]

Dreaded 5 series pixel death.

I sent my OBC to a guy on eBay in Long Beach, CA for repair. It cost me $1xx with lifetime warranty. I tried to fix it with one of the strips but I failed hard.

[dlo]

Changed all my interior lights :) woo rice

[DJ Milk]

Dreaded 5 series pixel death.

I sent my OBC to a guy on eBay in Long Beach, CA for repair. It cost me $1xx with lifetime warranty. I tried to fix it with one of the strips but I failed hard.

Did you shake it and punched it after you hooked it back up to the car? Cause I thought I failed too until I did that and it worked :joy:

[bcrdukes]

Did you shake it and punched it after you hooked it back up to the car? Cause I thought I failed too until I did that and it worked :joy:

LOL no! The instructions simply weren't clear with the kit I ordered (mind you, E36, not E39 I'm assuming is what you have.) After an hour or two of wasted time, effort, and no more good ribbons, I threw in the towel and sent it off to Long Beach for repair.

[Glove]

almost finished shaving my engine bay, and picked up a trailer!

[suprat88h]

Took my custom Weld RT-S wheels out of their boxes, mounted and balanced them. Next step is getting them on the supra :)

http://i545.photobucket.com/albums/hh382/renabasile/682bf721.jpg

http://i545.photobucket.com/albums/hh382/renabasile/3017e95c.jpg

[MindBomber]

I changed it myself last time... torqued to spec
so I guess it's not really seized but just stuck?

Possibly. The torque required to remove a bolt is higher than that which was initially applied to it, but assuming the drain bolt was torqued to 30ft/lb even that should not be significant. It's very easy to cross thread a bolt into an aluminium oil pan, especially as the car gets older and the threads have sustained a bit of damage through routine oil changes.

I hope it works out and it's just a matter of getting a little more leverage on the bolt!

[belaud]

Installed Rails for Recaros :troll:

[Volvo-brickster]

changed my fuel filter and now my basement smells like fuel

next time i need to pinch off the damn line leading from the tank

de-pressurized it still spewed out a good liter of gas all over the floor

[Volvo-brickster]

tried to change the oil.... but the drain bolt seized so :fuckthatshit:

ive done this before, but you are twisting the correct way right?

depending on the angle of the bolt and you being underneath and at odd angles, you aren't tightening it are you ?

[vexor]

Cleaned up all 4 Brembo calipers and pads

changed over to the summer wheels and tires

fixed and reinstalled my gauges and a-pillar pod

[maxxxboost]

Installed a Jardine Rt-one carbon exhaust on my bike.... Sounds awesome, just got to get insurance on the bike. :D

[Energy]

tried to change the oil.... but the drain bolt seized so :fuckthatshit:

Can you get an oil drain valve for your car? It makes changing oil so much easier.

[Phil@rise]

Did the brakes, oil flush/change and alternator on a JDM Subie Legacy and then back on my Scout built custom tie rod, drag link and fitted the 40's.

[CP.AR]

ive done this before, but you are twisting the correct way right?

depending on the angle of the bolt and you being underneath and at odd angles, you aren't tightening it are you ?

yup it's the proper way... same way I've twisted it every time...

Possibly. The torque required to remove a bolt is higher than that which was initially applied to it, but assuming the drain bolt was torqued to 30ft/lb even that should not be significant. It's very easy to cross thread a bolt into an aluminium oil pan, especially as the car gets older and the threads have sustained a bit of damage through routine oil changes.

I hope it works out and it's just a matter of getting a little more leverage on the bolt!

I really hope it's just the bolthead getting worn out... so I can't apply as much power onto it anymore... it's kinda stripped so yeah I don't think I should try further unless I have a hex-bolt wrench rather than a ring spanner

Can you get an oil drain valve for your car? It makes changing oil so much easier.

did not know such things existed...:ahwow:
Thanks - that will be my next investment

[belaud]

Put together this mysterious box of shenanigans

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/472328_10150868675985449_505180448_12078001_464540 662_o.jpg

Didn't even realize I forgot 2nd pic

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/415045_10150881949180449_505180448_12086043_626725 523_o.jpg

my dog being a wishful helper!

[fliptuner]

-swapped out my GF's winter tires

DA Teg
-resealed taillights
-cleaned and reattached rear sunroof drains
-cleaned and resealed heaterbox/cowl cover
-vacuumed and washed

EG Civic
-modded/reattached fender liner after rolling
-installed axleback

[belaud]

Last few teaser pics :fullofwin:


http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/p480x480/405347_10150916154925449_505180448_12114346_474121 717_n.jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/545739_10150916123650449_505180448_12114252_158767 6240_n.jpg

Doin work all day with the friends!

[jpark]

^looks good man

[Chooched]

Tore out drive shaft, y pipe, tranny inspection cover and some other BS to try and find and fix the oil leak on my S10. Thought it was the rear main but the flywheel is bone dry so I am thinking its the OPSU

[Gh0stRider]

i removed the window tint

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/TRD604/Civic/20120507_153306.jpg

[Nvasion]

not much of a wrench guy but i wanted to learn so i read up on DIY tranny fluid change and 3rd and 4th gear pressure switch for my 06 tl.

did it and i am very proud of my self:)

[k2_alpha]

Changed my headlights! :)

[88SupraT]

Picked up new/used seats for my supra :woot2:

[tofu1413]

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/550189_10150790577406559_513036558_9796344_9502766 46_n.jpg

since i had some clear, thick yellow vinyl sheets left over... might as well use them to protect the one piece wrap around lights... 450+ new at dealer plus tax, per a corner. fml. rock chips ftl

the glass units are actually the 8 series' DRL's and flash to pass high beams when the headlights are retracted. very few 8's were made.. so very few part cars lying around..

[Kaolinite]

. double post

[Kaolinite]

http://i.imgur.com/OAD1Q.jpg

red overlays =D ..forgot to do the top light =[

[belaud]

Ooooh pretty

[!Tigger]

that is really nice,


i bought new well used bumpers for my car

[Peturbo]

Finally got around to replacing my rear brake pads and rotor.

[Phil@rise]

Custom braided brake lines flushed the system and custom rollover proof battery mounts. Tonight I'll be converting the old points sytem to electronic.

[spoon.ek9]

1. rolled a fender using a heat gun and a hammer (ghetto i know heh)
2. finished installing custom brackets for my wink mirrors. these allow you to retain your sun visors.
3. installed a small rubber grommet on my short shifter to get rid of some rattling noises between the shift boot and shifter.



edit: post #9900 :alonehappy:

[swfk]

Started it up and went around the block after half a year!

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/149363_10150795567862939_512902938_9838908_6687147 4_n.jpg

[SumAznGuy]

Ordered new tires. Arriving in Blaine today but I don't have time to pick them up till next week. =(
Started my wheel cleaning project. Gonna make my gunmetal ITR wheels gunmetal again and Champwhite wheels champwhite again.

[jmanhas]

just bought a short shift kit and new weighted ZHP shift knob!

[TjAlmeida]

One of the welds on my exhaust, right after the mid pipe broke so i'm running no muffler and holy shit its loud. So didn't really do anything to it, just took the muffler off the hangars.

[JSALES]

changed the front and rear brakes on my car, just finished actually lol

[Great68]

Started it up and went around the block after half a year!



Hooray for spring!

I fired the Mustang after it's winter hibernation, then drove it across the street and did some burnouts on the neighbor's farmyard.

[Phil@rise]

Shes all electronic! Added some coolant brushed the leaves and moss off the front seats (no joke) and drove it round the block! After a drive to Triangle beach she'll be commin home with daddy tonight hope I make it lol.
Just wish my dogs were here to enjoy the maiden drive with her they sat all curled up on the bench seats all afternnon waiting for the drive but the ex came and grabbed em for the week :(

[spoon.ek9]

today was an oil change and a wash for the EF :awesom:

[JSALES]

replaced both the wheel cylinders in the rear brake drums since it was leaking brake fluid.

[CP.AR]

Washed, polished, waxed.

[Paradise240]

^ Did you read my mind ? Cause I did EXACTLY the same thing you did today. :suspicious:

With really good results I may add :D

[extracrunchie]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7242/7185271566_73703b85dc_c.jpg

The front took so much work, installing the rear and skirts tomorrow

[Slow63]

His voice just hit puberty haha :)

My C63 Resonator Delete - YouTube

[q0192837465]

Did an oil change for my mom's car today. Haha. Mothers day gift. I'm such a cheap ass

[Leopold Stotch]

washed my car on friday, scratched it with the clay bar.

couldn't find the orbital.


fml.

[jpark]

^ Did you read my mind ? Cause I did EXACTLY the same thing you did today. :suspicious:

With really good results I may add :D

needs a front lip asap!

[spoon.ek9]

washed the EK earlier today, waxing as i type this :D

[1exotic]

His voice just hit puberty haha :)

My C63 Resonator Delete - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmKiQsz-MKk)

fully straight pipe that bitch!!
sounds beast

[froz_v]

wash and waxed the car =D

[belaud]

His voice just hit puberty haha :)

My C63 Resonator Delete - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmKiQsz-MKk)

Can't take the title of "laud" from me just yet! :fullofwin:

[CP.AR]

washed my car on friday, scratched it with the clay bar.

couldn't find the orbital.


fml.

1st world problems :fullofwin:

[Slow63]

Can't take the title of "laud" from me just yet! :fullofwin:

lets hear it :D you got a very clean ride man just saw it on the other thread :fullofwin:

[Phil@rise]

drove drove drove and drove it some more!

[fsy82]

washed my car yesterday..bird crapped on it..washed it again today..bird crapped on it again!!!! FML..i give up..birds you win!

[JSALES]

changed the oil and washed the car

[belaud]

lets hear it :D you got a very clean ride man just saw it on the other thread :fullofwin:

I tried haha, the video is just crackles from it being too loud :okay:

[hk20000]

I went and fixed the A/C fan relay so the A/C works even when the car is at a stand still.

and as we speak it's getting LIMO TINT!!!:fullofwin:

[CharlieH]

belaud's car is retardedly loud. not as loud as my bike though :fullofwin:

[Gh0stRider]

belaud's car is retardedly loud. not as loud as my bike though :fullofwin:

i need to make my bike louder

[belaud]

belaud's car is retardedly loud. not as loud as my bike though :fullofwin:

You know what small hands mean... :fullofwin:

[tofu1413]

His voice just hit puberty haha :)

My C63 Resonator Delete - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmKiQsz-MKk)

dat noise :sweetjesus:

[PJ]

Hosed off bird poo :fuckthatshit:

[spoon.ek9]

full wax job on the EF :D

body, door jambs, basically everything that has paint on it!

[Everymans]

Hit a garbage can like a boss. Shouldn't have been on the street after 2p.m. Pushed it out of my spot and tipped the bitch over. Then politely put it on the curb and investigated the neighborhood to make sure no one seen what I did. Got away with this one.

[Phil@rise]

Just finished building and installing my front driveshaft with monster 1410 ujoints dropping my transfer case a bit and rebuilding my carb so its time to drive it some more.
Long weekend is fast approaching and I still got more to do to make it easy enough and plenty safe for my daughter to drive it.

[CharlieH]

i need to make my bike louder


k6/7 gix has the cat attached to the muffler, so just pull the whole assembly off and it'll be loud as shit LOL.

[Gh0stRider]

k6/7 gix has the cat attached to the muffler, so just pull the whole assembly off and it'll be loud as shit LOL.

i got a akropovic exhaust on, not the full.

[skylinergtr]

changed all the old bosch type fuses out of the mercedes.

the old ones didnt seem that bad when they in the fuse box but when I had them all out, they looked horrible. Some of the electronics were acting funny, like the dash flashing. the power windows were cutting in and out. cleaned the terminals and new fuses all around and now everything works as they should. The small fixes like this are the best ones!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b173/skylinergtr/IMG_1893.jpg

[CharlieH]

i got a akropovic exhaust on, not the full.

just remove the cat and it'll basically be a full exhaust. will probably need a power commander though

[Taxmonkey]

Picked up my car today :)

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/554305_10150888677004250_513094249_9580911_1712798 807_n.jpg

Domo Family!
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/181389_10150888682004250_513094249_9580919_7537773 07_n.jpg

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[belaud]

Yes, another one joins the family! :awwyeah:

[satek]

Removed spoiler and cut the cancer out

before
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/539952_10150926941100210_529350209_11797289_171635 899_n.jpg

after
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/540317_10150926941610210_529350209_11797296_203909 5710_n.jpg

welding on sunday

[extracrunchie]

Lots ppl here with subaru STi's

Fully installed my Aspec lip :fullofwin: Can't wash the car for 24 hours

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7229/7213032312_b927a77dbf_c.jpg
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5456/7213010038_9d084a1937_c.jpg

[TurboFC3S]

wiring... alot of damn wiring. Mostly re-wiring actually. And looking for vac leaks / getting car ready to hit the dyno on the weekend

[firebird79_00]

Gave the Mustang a decent cut/polish, looks a hell of a lot better.

[Taxmonkey]

License plate LEDs in!

Question: Should I be blurring out or hiding my license plate no.? Because I'm taking this off mobile uploads and if so I'll do it the long way.
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/398350_10150892166499250_513094249_9586242_2117635 015_n.jpg

[belaud]

Thats hella bright, hurry up and debadge your car already!

[XplicitLuder]

drove it after 3 weeks

[dlo]

Ignoring her as I play diablo...

[Taxmonkey]

Haha I'm contemplating whether or not I should debadge it :(

Next up! Retrofitting headlights!

[swfk]

Haha I'm contemplating whether or not I should debadge it :(

Next up! Retrofitting headlights!

Aren't they already projectors?

[Taxmonkey]

Noo I got the base model, so no hid projectors, just halogen projectors.

[extracrunchie]

thought you get everything but navi with STI model..........man dealerships try to get all the money they can.

[Taxmonkey]

No... With the Sport Tech package you get HIDs, Navi, 2 speakers, mirror blinkers and a sunroof. But it comes with a price tag of $4000!

They were however willing to bring down the package to $1600 though, but still I don't want a sunroof.

[belaud]

No... With the Sport Tech package you get HIDs, Navi, 2 speakers, mirror blinkers and a sunroof. But it comes with a price tag of $4000!

They were however willing to bring down the package to $1600 though, but still I don't want a sunroof.

The mirrors, HID's, 2 speakers, and head unit are worth already around 2k itself. The ST package was well worth the money.

[Taxmonkey]

Yeah that's true, but I just can't afford to pay that much :P

At least it comes stock looking already better than the base :okay:

[extracrunchie]

Just received a mugen grill

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7098/7218492938_b23d88d03f_c.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7235/7218494930_d7c313539c_c.jpg

kinda thinking if i should keep the matte black, or go with glossy black or pwp


Thoughts?

Edit:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7214/7224180894_675d1e0810_b.jpg

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5324/7224174626_01910501c6_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8167/7224191184_b1cec1d730_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8006/7224186432_b680a13a6d_b.jpg

I took pics with my iphone4 and i thought it didnt really do it justice, so i retook some pics with my dslr

[AVS_Racing]

Replaced a lot of bulbs with leds + washed

[TjAlmeida]

bought a 240, needs work. Someone from G5 helped me with it but I forgot to ask for his name :(. Cleaned the maf, checked for leaks, checked timing, put in new gas because the car had been sitting for 8 months to no avail. need to go back tmrw and tip him or something because I went in last minute and they told me they didn't have time for me and he helped me till closing to get the sr running right but we couldn't fix the issue.

So grateful for them to share some knowledge and to lend a hand to a stranded guy in Richmond.

[spoon.ek9]

extracrunchie: i'd say give it some pwp, would look a little less awkward imo. love the mugen grills on tsx's :thumbsup:

[extracrunchie]

extracrunchie: i'd say give it some pwp, would look a little less awkward imo. love the mugen grills on tsx's :thumbsup:

Ya alot of ppl hate it, but its growing on me..........I thought it matches the foglight garnish

[TopsyCrett]

Removed the front valance, gonna send it to a body shop for a respray.
Removed the rear seats and trim to figure out what is wrong with the window regulator...
https://p.twimg.com/AtUNk0MCQAAL0SX.png:large

and... ordered my suspension setup from Bavarian Autosport and Tire Rack :)

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa296/lgarciacb7/newparts.png

[Everymans]

tried to fix my door lock but i realized that I could lock it if I pulled the door handle while pushing the lock. Saved me the hastle of taking apart the door lock and replacing it. such a pain in the ass spot. Also tried to replace the dashboard light but realized I'd need to take apart a lot more of the console then I thought. Would be easier just to find a new cluster with a working light.

[TurboFC3S]

a odd day to work on the car , but after work had sudden motivation lol

-changed spark plugs to cold range NGK Iridium 10's
-tested resistance on water temp sensor and all of my coilpacks
-Found 1 coilpack is dieing and the water temp sensor could use replacing so i replaced the sensor, and a few other small things
-did re-wiring
-Put teflon tape on the oil feed line going to the turbo.. the engine bay was quite bare at 1 point, here are 2 pics lol.

during fixing:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/547802_385024624867933_100000811972617_1005849_195 6695673_n.jpg

after :) :

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/535714_385043571532705_100000811972617_1005893_138 8746050_n.jpg

& started first try :alonehappy: ! Runs perfect now (maybe my problem was the water temp sensor) but going to replace the weak coilpack before i go in for dyno tuning :D

[Muskys SS]

Fired my baby up yesterday!!
Muskys 2JZ Powered S14, AKA: Resurrection - YouTube

[SpuGen]

-Put teflon tape on the oil feed line going to the turbo.. the engine bay was quite bare at 1 point, here are 2 pics lol.

Sure hope you didn't teflon tape a flare fitting.

[Paradise240]

needs a front lip asap!

Did you mean one like this ? :fullofwin:
Just debating if I should paint it or not. Thoughts ?

[k20a]

I removed my front wilwoods from CRX and installed EG Si brakes onto CRX. I found out I had 11" front disc and rear disc on the CRX. Still need to get find rear adapters to make it work on EG, other than that, I'll need ARP studs before I can install Wilwoods onto EG.

nyaa, just a honda.

[Phil@rise]

Sure hope you didn't teflon tape a flare fitting.

This and also you should be using thread sealant not tape as the fibers from the tape can plug the #3 line if they get loose in there.

[Phil@rise]

Diagnosed a Nissan Cima not runnin on all 8 cylinders today and sent injector #1 ouot for rebuild. It'll be goin back together tomorow morning.
Also started turbo charging a Mazda b2200. Customer brought me a "bolt on kit" that dont fit so I'll be modding the stainless manifold for top mount style and building a new down pipe and external wastgate.

[dinfung]

bought an old mk2 golf with VR6 swap.

installed a new cat,
fixed the oil pan leak,
oil change,
zip tired the front grill so it won't fall off.
installed a roof rack with fairing
cleaned and reoil the k&n
changed some blow light bulbs,
more to come

[!e.lo_]

Drove her. Then I just gave her a bath.

[SumAznGuy]

Topped up the oil and drove her work today. Will wash her tonight when I get home.

Ordered a bunch of new bushings from Honda for the front and RTA and a 32mm ASR rear swaybar.

[TurboFC3S]

Sure hope you didn't teflon tape a flare fitting.

This and also you should be using thread sealant not tape as the fibers from the tape can plug the #3 line if they get loose in there.


thank you for that important information gentleman! will get sealant , was first time doing a oil line totally did not think of that.. it had NONE before and was pissing out oil, but will fix this today :)

[Peturbo]

Swapped to my spare wheels today, then dropped by work to dismount tires from the Work Meisters.
After I loaded it all back into the car, I dropped off the wheels at greens to get the lips sanded down and polished to remove the corrosion and getting it nice and shiny again.

[AVS_Racing]

replaced intake filter + cabin filter with some jdm blitz goodness :fuckyea:

[Engotski]

Called my friend who is working on my car at a body shop to see how its going. Was broken into exactly a week ago

[Slow63]

Polished and Waxed car today for the first time! Much more tiring and longer than I expected.. but fkk it was worth it afterwards :fullofwin:



http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w393/kjai63/Wax1.png


http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w393/kjai63/Wax2.png

[CP.AR]

changed the oil on my mom's CR-V!

man the filter was a bitch to get to

[TRD Rs200]

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/35509_10151756442370274_597975273_24395714_8499376 07_n.jpg

put a hoist in it...

[belaud]

Are you helping my friend with his engine replacement?

Putting in the stock rear fog light :fullofwin:

[FerrariEnzo]

Washed and claybar my car today... its silky smoooooth...
next week, i might go buy a polish/wax kit and do that... but still deciding, i dont want to spend 6+ hours on it.. haha

[Slow63]

Washed and claybar my car today... its silky smoooooth...
next week, i might go buy a polish/wax kit and do that... but still deciding, i dont want to spend 6+ hours on it.. haha

do it !! u wont regret it :D i got the liquid wax its good, it took me around 4 hours to polish and wax, but the results are awesome :)

[JDMTrueLove]

Washed it at washworld. Haha.

[kakucaekz]

Buffed out most of the scuffs from when some guy backed into me and rode my car like the wedge it is. Just a small chip left from where his exhaust tip hit, obligatory ricer band-aid coming in the mail soon lol.

[The_AK]

checked all fluids and topped brake fluid in mom's car

[FerrariEnzo]

do it !! u wont regret it :D i got the liquid wax its good, it took me around 4 hours to polish and wax, but the results are awesome :)

did you use a buffer or Elbow Grease!! haha

[i-VTEC]

Was going to do a car wash since its a nice day out, but I checked the weather, apparently its going to rain =( I'll let the rain wash my car tomorrow

[lowda9]

Went to look at a 1996 Integra LS with 190k km, the guy wanted 2k for it. So I went and popped open the hood, it had a b18c1 and in the back it had a DOHC VTEC emblem. Turned out it was a gsr and the guy didnt even know, so I ended up buying a gsr for 2k. =D

[The_AK]

Went to look at a 1996 Integra LS with 190k km, the guy wanted 2k for it. So I went and popped open the hood, it had a b18c1 and in the back it had a DOHC VTEC emblem. Turned out it was a gsr and the guy didnt even know, so I ended up buying a gsr for 2k. =D

was it the red one for sale on clist?

[lowda9]

was it the red one for sale on clist?

This 1. 1996 Acura Integra (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/cto/3020385589.html).

=D I still can't beleive it! lol

[firebird79_00]

Went for a nice drive out to chilliwack on a mustang cruise, perfect day for it. And to top it off i filled up for a $1.30

[RecklessNS]

Took of my winters, threw on some tires I had laying around. Put in a temp starter and I guess you can say I went for a walk in the woods. :ilied:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7105/7283175096_912626f09c_z.jpg

[TurboFC3S]

went on mustang cruise, went home took teflon tape out of turbo feed line lol, oil change, changed plug wires to high energy iridium wires, and installed 2 BRAND new bosch coilpacks, also changed coolant , water temp sensor and a bunch of other stuff finally fixed the FC now for tuning.. :)

[Leopold Stotch]

bought some LED reverse lights. lol

[belaud]

Put that delicious fog light in

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/414804_10150992163880449_505180448_12287513_181104 9855_o.jpg

[Fafine]

Went to look at a 1996 Integra LS with 190k km, the guy wanted 2k for it. So I went and popped open the hood, it had a b18c1 and in the back it had a DOHC VTEC emblem. Turned out it was a gsr and the guy didnt even know, so I ended up buying a gsr for 2k. =D

daaaamn lucky

[Gh0stRider]

backup camera

[maxxxboost]

Oil change on bike :D

[iam_dan]

cleaned the inside of the front windshield, using newspapers
beat the floor mats a bit, and killed a spider that was inside the car lol

[exhil]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/536544_10151762575705531_599750530_24373929_148293 2036_n.jpg

birthday gifts from kelv.
my flamesuit is on

[belaud]

:denied:

[AW607]

Had to drive to the Superstore on Marine to rescue my mom after her car was a no-start. Turns out her battery had died and when she jumped it, the old keyless entry that was on the car (the remote she had was broken so she just decided to leave the remote at home and lock the car manually) came back to life and promptly immobilized the car.

Replaced my stock steering wheel today, and proceeded to stare at it

[k3lv]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/536544_10151762575705531_599750530_24373929_148293 2036_n.jpg

birthday gifts from kelv.
my flamesuit is on

Quoted for awesomeness.

[TRD Rs200]

Are you helping my friend with his engine replacement?

Putting in the stock rear fog light :fullofwin:

Spec D? Yes

[Shugoy]

put in sparco seat, new front bumper, and cf hood =D

[Glove]

After a week straight, FINALLY almost done shaving


http://s16.postimage.org/o1jze3gyr/IMG_0710.jpg

http://s16.postimage.org/4xqnxr44j/IMG_0730.jpg

[Mochiko]

installed a short ram intake :)

[jpark]

drove to work because i missed the train, again

[tofu1413]

took it for a wash... nice and clean now!

[jing]

Filled it with $90 worth of gas :okay:

[Nvasion]

debadged!

[belaud]

put more stock parts on...as usual

[Glove]

Got some primer on,

http://s16.postimage.org/75heyto6r/IMG_0738.jpg

http://s18.postimage.org/e5sjpeu2v/IMG_0740.jpg

[Akinari]

Finally got around to removing the ridiculously restrictive stock intake resonator box. Now the intake setup is essentially a short ram system, though I still need to find a way to route more cold air to the air inlet. Pics to come.

Also installed an exhaust tip lol. Can't stand how the stock pea shooter looks.

EDIT: That is, until I can get myself to dish out $450+ on a proper cat back :troll:

[!e.lo_]

Steering wheel became loose. I assume from hasport motor mounts causing so much vibration lol.
Fixed that, sort of. Still need to get a proper nylock nut.

Took Takata harness out and put in a different Takata harness. Nobody would notice.

[dinfung]

took off the front spacer and tighten the rear castellated nut, back end felt a bit more solid now

[Akinari]

Here we go.

tl;dr - removed giant intake resonator and made a DIY short ram intake from existing intake parts.

Essentially just took off the huge stock intake resonator and used the original snorkel and directly stuck that into the rubber hose. Works like an SRI, though the intake location is still not as close as I want it to be for really cold air. I'll need to route a tube either through that hole at the side or route it from the front bumper grille. This is a common DIY upgrade for Element owners who do not wish to spend a fortune on a CAI/SRI, as the stock intake/resonator setup is extremely restrictive.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8167/7304831368_7c0383c739_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7078/7304830914_6e072d4394_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7243/7304830418_43d92c627f_b.jpg

Bolted on an exhaust tip as a spur of the moment decision. Decided I didn't want to see that sorry peashooter excuse of a stock exhaust pipe anymore. Will do for now until I can afford a proper cat-back. Made sure to mount it as far back on the stock pipe as possible so it doesn't stick out from under the bumper, to avoid having my E posted in the hall of shame :badpokerface: This picture makes it seem like it's sticking out, it's not. It's flush with the bumper.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8015/7304829910_79891fdd85_b.jpg

And last but not least...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7211/7304829606_29e0e29a4e_b.jpg

:fullofwin:

[Fafine]

did you put a cone filter to the end of the snorkel?

[Akinari]

The stock airbox is untouched and left in place, the original filter is inside that plastic cylindrical(ish) compartment where the rubber hose is connected to on the other end.

[LP700-4]

^Nice to see a SUV on the forums for a change

[Akinari]

Going to change the plate frames next. Trying to find a "I <3 my Honda" frame that ships to Canada. The one on eBay says "tuner gear" on the top LOL.

[SumAznGuy]

Ordered new brake pads and rotors which are stocked in town.
Hoping to hear from 1Hondaparts soon about my bushings and my ASR rear swaybar.

With any luck, the car will have many new parts for Packwood NT. =(

[LP700-4]

Going to change the plate frames next. Trying to find a "I <3 my Honda" frame that ships to Canada. The one on eBay says "tuner gear" on the top LOL.

Amazon.com: I Love My Honda License Plate Frame Black: Automotive@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31PETVhap3L.@@AMEPARAM@@31PETVhap3L

[Akinari]

Da fuq, Amazon doesn't accept PayPal?

[Fafine]

The stock airbox is untouched and left in place, the original filter is inside that plastic cylindrical(ish) compartment where the rubber hose is connected to on the other end.

Ooh thought you took out the airbox and have the snorkel coming out from the throttle body.
Exhaust tip looks pretty

[FatalCloud]

installed dodson transmission filter

[Spectre_Cdn]

Ordered new brake pads and rotors which are stocked in town.
Hoping to hear from 1Hondaparts soon about my bushings and my ASR rear swaybar.

With any luck, the car will have many new parts for Packwood NT. =(

1Hondaparts sells ASR products?

[Leopold Stotch]

backup camera

doing it on friday,

love installing new parts

[SumAznGuy]

1Hondaparts sells ASR products?

Sorry, should have written it better. I ordered an ASR bar from another place.

[PDKGD3]

Got my lip back from painting, slapped it on for a few minutes to admire :fullofwin:
Shades a little off, but oh well!

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/539888_10150922770549264_784009086_n.jpg

[tofu1413]

^ very apparent in the picture... wonder if itll blend more IRL

[PDKGD3]

^ very apparent in the picture... wonder if itll blend more IRL

In the sunlight it looks fine, when it's dark and under street lighting it's OBVIOUS. just like a few other panels on my car... :okay: