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I'm thinking about using plasti dip on my rims and I was wonder what you guys experiences if any using it.

I'd like to have it a charcoals gun metal color

>>my car

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http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/5619477354.html

This looks a bit sketch, but it's gone down in price enough that I could reasonably buy it for a project, that I will end up dailying.

Before I proceed, I thought to consult the automotive experts. Here are my questions/concerns.

How shitty will a welded diff be?
How easy is it to take care of that rocker and floor rust?
What the fuck is up with that front bumper?
Why is it carbed when 4A-GE's were EFI, and how does it affect driving?

My plans are to daily it. Of course I would have to patch up the rust properly (is that even possible those are kind of big holes). Next up would be getting a proper LSD and setting up EFI. After I take care of the important stuff, then I will go full dagumi.
>already has 11k taco

Any input is appreciated.

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/o/,

I'm going to be traveling and I found a Dodge Dynasty in my price range. Heard they're reliable and relatively safe and spacious. I love it's front bench seat as well.

Would traveling be fine? Has anyone on here travelled with one?

Thanks

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Hey guys, could really use some of you wisdom here...

Sit rep... Just drove almost 1200 miles to visit family in another country. Barely had the money for this trip and car has gone into ITS TOTALLY FUCKING FUCKED MATE mode.

The car... 2005 Altima 2.5
The problem... She seems too be not getting gas or struggling to get gas.

It started at a pit stop when the wife stepped on the gas while starting it. Assumed she flooded it, let it sit and it started.

Got to motel that night and checked in. Went to move car and it wouldn't start, starter was doing its thing but the engine sounded like it was starting to turn over but wouldn't actually start. After a few minutes it started.

Next day we were at another pit stop. Was hot out so turned on AC. Backed out of parking spot, put it in drive and it stalled. Took a minute to restart. We had not used AC up to this point, so decided too keep it off. Maybe a electrical problem? Car had no issue blasting tunes or using car chargers for our phones so I don't think that's likely.

Got to our destination and entered city driving. Noticed the engine idle was unusually low at red lights. It was barely above the second larger marking above 0, so about 500rpm or less. (pic semi related)

Got to family's house. Park car and greet everybody. Go to move car to unpack. Won't start. Same as before, starter sounds fine, engine just not firing up. Almost sounding like I ran out of gas.

Taking the car to a shop up here in maple syrup land is not an option. I have zero funds for it. Any insight would be severely appreciated as I need to head back 1200 miles home in a week.

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Tesla reverses course and brings back lower-priced Model S 60. Last year, Tesla replaced the entry-level Model S 60 with the higher-spec Model S 70, upping the cost of Model S ownership.but now it's decided to backtrack ... kind of. The new Model S 60s are actually outfitted with a 75-kWh battery, and the full 75 kWh can be activated via a software update, either at the time of purchase for $8,500 or later down the road for $9,000. The 75-kWh 60D has a 259-mile (417-km) range and 140-mph (225-km/h) top speed, and the 75-kWh 60 offers 249 miles (401-km/h) and 140 mph. The Model S 60 is officially back, creating a lower price of entry. For those willing to spend extra, the Model S 60 can become the Model S 75.

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What does /o/ think of this fine automobile?

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can someone explain to me some heater core meme i heard about.

i was with my friend riding in his car and he had is heater on even tho it was the day was hot as fuck. he said he heard how if he doesnt have coolant flowing constantly through the heater core it can clog and it wont work for the winter and he would either have to flush or replace it. i dont understand how can a heater core clog?

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that is this fucking thing?
from a 93 gs300
not a power steering module

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Ask an 80s Ferrari owner anything

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>just finished mechanics school
>start looking for jobs at dealerships
>its been 3 months already and have not heard one word from anybody

WTF do dealers only hire experienced people? how am i suppose to get that experience of nobody wants to give me a chance? the career services at my school was shit and busy always trying to help others. waiting on them i better help myself. everybody i know tells me just to specialize in one brand and to work for a dealer cause there are benefits unlike a small shop. my dads mechanic told me this. at the small shop he works in he does about 12hour shifts 6 days a week with a fucked up boss. how he wishes he could work for a dealership but can't because he isnt a US citizen. i'm getting desperate /o/. so far i have a tool box sitting in my living room and its not pretty.

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I'm looking for a cheap, reliable and fuel efficient commuter car. Is the prius a good option?

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Seriously considering buying a used NA 300zx with a ton of work done to it. This pic is the exact car that i'm considering getting off of craigslist.

Any personal experience working on or driving one of these /o/? What do you think?
Are they reliable? Hard to work on? maintain? How easy could you find parts?
Guy if asking 3000, has a few minor cosmetic problems.

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Hey /o/, me and my gf of 3 years just broke up and I wanna shoot the shit about cars to help get my mind off of it. Also since my gf can't tell me not to get one anymore, can I get some advice on a first motorcycle? I'm looking for something under $2,000 (before negotiation), pretty cheap to insure, and one that parts and information on fixing it will be really easy to find. I've been thinking about a Honda Rebel 250, or maybe even a Ninja 250-500, but I imagine insurance is much more expensive than the latter (I'm 19 for reference). And even if you can't help me with the bike, just hit me up about cars.

Pic related: it's my car

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What's that one song that sounds like it goes
lyrics : oh wuh oh oh oh wuh oh oh oh wuh oh oh
instrumental: BAH duh de dah DAH DAH DAH DE DAH DAH BAH duh de dah DAH DAH DAH de DAH DAH BAH duh de dah DAH DAH DAH

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Retard here. Question.

I have an 08 equinox. Decoding the vin from GM's vin info, it should be AWD. But physically it looks FWD. Had a buddy look at it and he claims there is no way its AWD. Using vin decoder sites, 90% say AWD, a couple say FWD.

How likely is it that my car has had the vin swapped? I'm just curious as when I bought it from the dealer (a ford dealer), it was advertised/priced as AWD.