QTDDTOT Thread

Roughly how many dollars a month does insurance go up if you get in a fender bender? Say damages are under 1000$.

>>13899046
They'll raise it pretty considerably.

I got a 15 miles an hour over the limit and they raised prices ~$30 a month. No other violations and I'm a 22 year old guy with 4 cars.

>my penis makes me a terrible driver and I'll hit everything on the road because testosterone.

>>13899046
you best fix it yourself then. or just pay the shop out of your pocket.

Would an extra pair of wheels (for example, between the front and rear ones) provide any benefits if they are not neither driven nor steering?

>>13899981
>*not neither
Meant neither alone, sorry for bad Engrish

>>13899981
if anything it'd be worse since now you're spreading the weight out even more so driving in rain/snow/ice would be considerably worse

I've seen a lot of motorcycle and scooter stands that lift the back wheel off the ground. Any special reasons?

what is 'pigfat'

Would it be good or bad to buy a 5-speed 2.3L Mercedes-Benz 1984 190E (8V NOT the 16v Cosworth) with ~117,000 miles on it for $4,000? Four owners and quite a bit of paperwork and receipts. Interior is roughly 8/10 and exterior is also about 8/10. No rust. Price too high or is it reasonable?

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What are some good places to look for black friday sales on tools and other assorted car stuff. Preferably from the comfort of my own home.

>>13900336
i personally wouldnt because i think i could find a better car for that amount, however if you like it i dont see any reason not to do it if its been taken care of and has all the reciepts

>>13901104
Sears, and Harbir freight, any place that concentrates a lot on tools
(Bad example would be walmart since their main/one of their main focuses aren't tools.)

>>13899981
If you're a dump truck then yes. You're distributing weight evenly over more tires. Otherwise no. I'm too tired to get into why but the other anon touched on some of it.

>>13900033
It's for chain maintenance and maintenance in general.
It's so, so much easier to clean your chain with your wheel off the ground.
I don't have a center stand so I use a rear wheel lift.
>>13900134
Heavy car

How do you determine if an engine will be swappable into a car? Does the bolt pattern matter or is that even a thing? I have a mazda cx5 and want to sleep it

>>13902509
If you can mate it with the drivetrain you have the easy stuff done, then it's all the electronics that needs to be worked out.

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Should I buy a 2012 VW GTI with 37,000 miles on it?

>>13902561
>VAG
no

>>13902578
What hot hatch for sub $16,000 would you recommend

>>13902588
EG6

my truck wont pass emissions, can i register it to my dads house in another town? pls halp

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>>13902612
How bad did it fail?
Have you tried the fuel emissions additives?

My alternator makes this sound while idling:
http://webmshare.com/V6j1B

Is that something I can get fixed, or should I start looking for a new alternator?

>>13902699
I bought the truck for 800, replaced the cat, spark plugs, plug wires, egr valve and solenoid, o2 sensor...basically everything. Took it to a shop and they said there's a hole in the gas tank and the timing needs to be set to passs emissions.

Why are automatics the best?

>>13902732
so get a new tank and do the timing..

doing timing is a $0 job.

>>13898651
I've always heard that if you're parked level or downhill, leave it in 1st. If you're facing uphill, use reverse.

My 1st is higher than reverse (as is normal, some exceptions I'm sure), so why use reverse? Does the engine somehow turn easier in the opposite direction to normal?

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Just popped the hood on this corolla for the first time, what the fuck is this part? It's the only thing in there that's not beat to shit.

Also, if the windshield fluid resevoir is full, and I couldn't see any immediate problems with the tubes or wiring coming from it, but the fluid has never worked, what might be the problem? Wiring elsewhere?

>>13903348

If I'm not completely retarded thats your alternator

Either the pump, blocked tube or the relay activated when you try to engage the fluid from inside the car

>>13903355
Yeah, that has to be it. I completely forgot it got a new one awhile ago.

Gotcha. Thanks

>>13902588
A 2012 gti

I want to do a auto to manual swap on my 03 ranger but I'm scared of fucking it up

How do I overcome my fear and save $1000 in labor cost?

>>13902725
It's hard to tell, that audio a shit.
Take a long screwdriver and put the tip on the case of the alternator and put your ear on the plastic handle. You're listening to the bearing. If it's a smooth quiet hum it's ok. If it sounds loud, harsh etc then the bearing is shot and you need to replace it.

>>13903348
A turbo

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>>13903097
Pic related
>>13903330
Direction of turning won't change. Remember your engine turns the same direction no matter if you're in a forward or reverse gear. Now, what I've noticed in my car is that for some reason first gear holds while reverse the car creeps forward. I don't know why but the clutch slowly slips and the car rolled. Do a test and see if anything works better than the other. Make sure to do it on a steep hill with your e brake off and wheels strait. When you do park for real turn your wheels so that if your car does roll it rolls into the curb instead of out into the street.
>>13904201
If you need the truck as a DD then don't, find a another truck with stick.

Otherwise get a Haynes manual and find forums that are related. I'm sure someone else has done the swap and has a step by step.

>>13904460
Inb4 that "turbo" tattoo

how much work would it be to switch an old GM junker from drums to disc brakes.

What are the best brands for learning car maintenance and modification on? I was thinking of buying a car in the summer to hopefully fix up and sell with my main purpose being too just get familiar with cars. A 2000 Mitsubishi eclipse would be my first choice but what brands would suit my needs?

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Your shitbox is experiencing poor acceleration.

What is the first thing you investiage?

>>13904475
>engine turns the same direction

Well, yes, but since the direction you're "moving" is the opposite of what it should be, it would try to move in reverse (IE if you're in first on a downhill, engine turns the right way. On an uphill, it would try to turn the backwards way, but in reverse gear it would turn the right way).

I can see how it might be a clutch thing though, too. Makes sense that it works better in one direction than the other with wear and such.

But is there anything specifically in the engine that restricts "correct direction" motion more than "incorrect direction" motion?

>>13904927
scan for ecu codes.
check spark plugs & leads
check air intake path / change filter
check timing & distributor
change fuel filter

in order of tasks.

Other than the ECU freaking out is there any real way I could fuck up my inline 4 by driving with 2 injectors cut off just for the fuck of it for a few minutes up and down the road?

>>13905311
Why would you do that

>>13904920
A jeep with the 4.0 is pretty simple as far as efi engines goes. An old beatle with a carbureted engine is about as simple as carbureted and engines in general get.

>>13898651
how do i learn how to change oil and drive stick and recognize car parts

how do i make money....

how do i get gf....

how do i move out of parents house....

;_;

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>>13905525
Get a manual car. Fix it.

Get a job.

Get /fit/. Get fashionable.

Get science education. Get job. Get apartment.

Git gud.

I finally figured out my stereo's no-sound problem when I opened the door panels and saw there were no speakers. I measured the diameter of the speaker hole and it was 4inches. Does that mean only "4 inch speakers" will fit? Only asking because when I type in my car on ebay it says speakers bigger than 6 inches can fit just fine.

Is there a way to program power steering to make it weaker / less involved? Need that feel in my hands family.

95 F150, Brake pedal changes travel distance, and increases (3-4 in to engagement point) when engine is below 1500 rpm, but is less (~1in) when in higher revs.

It also has a shorter travel when I'm pressing the pedal rapidly, or after a few pumps and will hold pressure.

Pressing the pedal Brakes and slows down the truck the same regardless of how long of travel the pedal makes, and its been doing this for a week or so, so I don't think its a leak.

Brake Booster, Master cylinder with an internal leak or both?

>>13906528
Ebay guides to what actually fits are not typically accurate.

A 6in may fit but what they're not telling is that you'll have cut a bigger hole.

Find a forum specfic to your car and ask there.

>>13904368
Thanks, I'll try that tomorrow.

Does anybody have the mega link for that huge Super Eurobeat collection?

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How much will insurance fuck me if I was in two no-damage fender benders where I was at fault?

>>13901524
NAPA has also started having good deals on their Carlyle(sp) series.

If I'm getting a suspected timing chain death rattle what should I expect to be fucked (18RC)? Iirc the guides are prime suspect. What should I expect once the valve cover comes off?

>>13907937
Replied to you before but the thread was purged before you saw it. https://mega.nz/#F!aAAEXSYZ!ne3u_72IuLuo8kjsN9XjoA

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Can anyone identify these wheels?
Factory or aftermarket?

>>13908726
Thanks man.

>>13909399
They are just called smoothies, bunch of people make them
https://www.cokertire.com/smoothie-wheel-chrome.html
Don't know what the center caps are from originally but they are stock from some car in that era

>>13902561
Yes. All this "lol VAG" bullshit aside the GTI is a nice car. If you like it, go for it.

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How much could I get him down to? Obviously the fender is a big point, but I really want this vehicle, and I don't see them that much on craigslist.

http://limaohio.craigslist.org/cto/5320553748.html

>>13909951
>really want
LEL

i bet he knows what hes got. Don't lowball him. Be a serious buyer. offer $2500 but he probably won't take less than $2800, he's done a decent amount to it.

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I bought a 1998 Accord EX for $1500 a few months ago. I've been slowly repairing and changing stuff on it. New lock actuators, power window motors, speakers, head unit and hood struts. However, there is one thing I can't fix simply because I don't have any idea how to look for this part.

There is a pop up cover on my cup holder and the latch is broken so it stays open all the time. A very minor problem, but I'd like to replace it if I can. What is this part called and where can I get on.

>>13910432
>dat low-res pic...

what is a junkyard for $100, alex?

if u want a new one try rockauto, i bet it's called a "cup holder cover"

>>13910432
>Call a Honda dealer
>Get the part number
>Buy on eBay/Amazon

OR

>Go to http://estore.honda.com/honda/parts/select-your-honda.asp
>Put in your VIN
>Find your part number
>Buy on eBay/Amazon

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>>13910437
It's not the cup holder cover, it's the female clip that the cover attaches to fuck wad. And it took a screenshot of the picture to remove the EXIF data from the picture. I just took a better picture for you

>>13910470
clean your fucking car jesus christ ew

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>>13910470
>.png

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>>13910479
My car is actually really clean
>>13910506
yeah yeah, I know

>>13910470
>never heard of a latch
sorry, i didn't think you were that retarded.

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Took my car in after power steering went out. It also had a small radiator leak.I got it back a week later, and on the bill the major things they replaced were the power steering pump, water pump, and some hoses connecting to the radiator.

A day later my steering is making awful creeking sounds, and after sitting overnight in the driveway the powersteering is working sometimes, but is now making even more horrid noises and mostly feels like it's out. There is the sound of a straw in a near empty drink being sucked through coming from the PS pump, and it intensifies when the wheel is turned.

I check the power steering fluid, and it's an awful reddish-pink melted ice cream look. It also seems to be leaking out from under the vehicle along with with a yellowish fluid that might be radiator coolant but was spread out in a square on the ground under the firewall.

My questions are: Should I expect to pay a large amount more to the shop on top of the $1100 I already payed after I take it in again on Monday? This isn't the first time something like this has happened with this shop.

What in the name of God seems to be wrong with this car?

>>13910603
I know watch a fucking latch is, I just didn't know how to get the part number for it but I just found it on honda's e-store thanks to this guy>>13910467

Just ordered it from here
http://www.hondapartscheap.com/oe-honda/77235s84a01

Thanks /o/, you're a dick as always but still helped.

>>13910606
what type of car is it?

>>13910646
96 Bronco. 5.8L

>>13910686
You're taking a damn bronco to the shop?

Those are EASY to work on

>>13910686
The power steering pump is notorious for going bad in those. On top of that the front ends experience an accelerated wear cycle where the tie rods and bushings have to be replaced. Fluid leaks accelerate the degradation of the bushings. Parts are cheap but the labor will be expensive.

>>13910696
I was going to work on it myself, but the shop owner is friends with my family, and I wanted to see if I could bring my car in without it coming back with more problems like the last two times. Only reason I'm bringing it back now instead of doing it myself is because I don't know if the shop fucked it up.

>>13910714
That was the case here. $300 in parts, $800 in labor. I was alarmed though when they charged me $40 for an oil change that I already performed myself a few weeks prior. I feel disgusted having to take it back in, and my main concern is if there is a possibility of the shop giving me some form of discount if they caused this.

>>13910769
well I'd say they never fixed the problem to begin with. Find a reputable mechanic and have him look at it to get a second opinion. Take it back to the shop and tell them they didn't fix the problem. If they don't want to give you a massive discount or do it for free take it back to the other mechanic and pay him to do it. The only explanation I can comeup with is that there is a rusty connection somewhere in fluid lines. That "sipping" sound could be from a bad seal on the hose going immediately into the power steering pump. It could be sucking either oil or rust into the power steering system.

If that is the case you're pretty fucked and all the power steering lines and related parts need to be replaced.

>>13910845
It did seem to be leaking from that hose.

This happened before when I brought it in to fix the radiator. They told me they couldn't find any leak, but when I brought it home, idling it in the driveway showed where the leak was immediately, and it came back with the check-engine light on permanently, and the over-drive light flashing.

Also noticed the cap on the PS pump is the same cap from the original pump.

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Any suggestions on sunglasses that are good for driving under $150??

>>13911379
Dollar store sunglasses protect against UV just as well as brand name sunglasses, so just get whatever the fuck you want.

>>13911379
sunglasses/shades tend to break for me so i'll say just go with the helmet or hat

I need pointers on how negotiate a car price down with salesman.

>>13911379
http://www.griproyal.com/shop/product/shades_custom-build/

>>13911379
clearance section.

When I bought my XJ a little while back, it came with a roof basket. It mounts onto the stock roof racks by 4 studs coming off of the 4 corners of the basket itself. They go around the stock racks, then you use a metal plate that slides over the studs, sandwiching over the stock racks, and bolts over the studs to hold it all in place. The basket probably weighs a good 70-80 pounds. How bad of an idea is it to put this thing on my Jeep that I actually take offroading? I'd like to use it to keep a spare in so I don't lose any cargo space inside the Jeep, but I feel like this thing isn't going to be too secure on the roof, and even if it is, I feel like it might rip the stock racks off once it starts bouncing around.

>>13911686
it absolutely must not bounce around on your roof.
that thing needs to be really rigid

>>13907789

I'd start at the break booster. If it doesn't have a leak i wouldn't suspect the master cylinder.

>>13908701

Taking the valve covers off might not get you enough access to the chains. IIRC there should be very little to no play at all in any position of the chain except for the side with the tensioner.

>>13911704
The basket itself is solid, I'm just worried about how it mounts to the stock racks. Most baskets I see on XJs are mounted to the rain gutters, which seem to be pretty solid.

>>13900000
HOLY SHIT CHECKED

on a rotary engine either running premix or a twin oiling system what oil is best for the E-shaft?
i'm thinking a mineral oil like used on classic cars would be. amirite?

>>13898651
Looking for a project car that I could turn into a drag or a drift car, dunno which yet.

What should I start with that's under 3,500?

>>13912261
there's a foxbody thread up now m8

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>>13898651
Fucker stole my OC.....

im running rich, and have an undersize exhaust behind the header. should getting a large exhaust help correct this? should i run only header and see if my plugs are better looking?

>>13912867
More info needed.

what car, fi or carb, etc.

Why is it running rich?

>>13912893
88 integra engine, fi, dont know why. my guess is that restrictive exhaust/airflow is the cause, does/would that make sense?

>>13912915
No. I'm willing to bet its not rich, you're just seeing spark plug deposits from the engine burning oil, Being an old tired honda and all.

Would someone please post the Initial D "hey kid, wanna /ss/" picture?

>>13912867
how do you know youre running rich?
if smell: its probably injector seals. those are a common point of failure that cause a gas smell in the cabin.

>>13912915
restrictive exhaust will not cause a running rich condition unless by 'restrictive' you mean youre triggering stall enrichment all the time (which would require something stupid like a <0.25inch diameter exhaust or something equally incomprehensibly retarded)

>>13912931
incorrect, its been rebuilt, ~15k on it

>>13912962
getting slight smell, but mostly experiencing lower economy than is expected, im getting 20-25 instead of 30's regardless of driving economy, in a lighter-than-original chassis no less

>>13912976
tried a dyno session?

>>13912976
Wideband 02 sensor or stock?
cleaned your MAF sensor lately?
Damaged injector seals can cause a drop in MPG my Mazda had similar problems i initially thought it was running rich but it was just a bad injector seal.

(fuel smell in cabin when in slow speed traffic, lower MPG's)

>>13912991
no but thats a thought. im obd0, would they just plug in a wideband? im slowly getting parts to convert to obd1 and get into tuning, probably learning myself with turbo edit. but thats not going to happen until at least summer, and id like proper fuel economy in the meantime

>>13913007
hmm, stockboy right now

ok sounds like injector seals would be prudent.

cheers anons!

>>13912976
Who did the rebuild?
bored oversize?
injectors cleaned?


You mention lighter than original chassis, what car is it in or do you just mean "weight reduction"...

original ecu?

>>13913018
they would add a few sensors for data logging however the wideband 02 is what we would be looking at for lean/rich running.

if you have money to burn i would highly recommend the purchase of a wideband 02 sensor, (and gauge)

do integras have cold-start enrichment? sometimes this is a secondary injector in the intake manifold that jams open on older cars (4AGE im looking at you) causing a rich running condition.

does the integra ECU have a diagnostic mode? does it return any faults? you can reset the ECU to see if that helps.

>>13913058
a friend rebuilt the motor several years ago, i bought it when his chassis rusted out and put it in a crx so it is significantly lighter. ecu is original, also new map sensor.

a cold start mode exists but i didnt bother wiring it into the swap. i do plan on getting a wideband and getting into properly tuning this thing in but thats at least 6 months in the future.

ecu only shows an electronic load detector fault which should be inconsequential.

i did clean the injectors myself and didnt replace the seals so that is where ill start

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>>13913108
>didnt replace the seals

you removed the injectors
and didnt replace the seals?
rubber perishable compressed seals that conform to the injector?
seals that are like $20 and should come in any rebuild kit worth shit?

are you functionally disabled?

jesus fuck, now i worry for the job you did 'cleaning' the injectors.

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What does a "tune up" consist of?

>>13913190
new spark plugs, points, condenser, etc

>>13913190
idk for me its changing the spark plugs, oil and filter, cleaning the intake, maybe sea foaming it if i feel like it

im curious myself

>>13913190
Depends on the context really

Some people will sell it as fresh fluids, filters and brake pads, as well as checking all the service items (belt tensions, balljoints, all the wear and tear crap)

At a 'higher' level its generally getting a car with a tuneable (not all stock ECU's are tuneable, all aftermarket ECU's are) ECU and running it on a dyno.
The dyno tech will then recommend some changes to the cars ignition and fuel map to improve the efficiency / power (which are made) and then the car is run again to see how the changes have worked.

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Is pic related any good? First time driving in winter condition and the stock wiper blades were frequently leaving streaks so I need to change it.

>>13913214
Dyno tune is not a tune up.

>>13913226
I use hybrid blades because curved ones don't form to my windshield

>>13913226
Can be. Don't necc. need Bosch, but if you continue to have streaks try lubing the joint at the base of the wiper assemble by the engine bay. People often forget about it and it only takes a little stiffness to have streaking problems.

>>13913256
>>13913214
yes
do you also argue there is no such thing as an exhaust manifold its a header?

>>13913270
Also, WD40 is not a lubricant. Get a can of Silicone or White Lithium Grease and research when to use what lubricant.

>>13907949
>didn't pay fucking attention and had two close calls
insurance will pay attention to your shitty driving, don't worry;
doesn't matter if there was no damage, if you reported them your rates will go up.

>>13913258

The stock ones were hybrid so hopefully beam blades work better for me

>>13913270

Thanks I'll do that if I still get problems with the Bosch blades. We're supposed to get quite a bit of snow tomorrow so we'll see.

>>13903330
Someone gave you a response, but also have you ever heard the term hill starting? If you roll in first gear, Your engine can actually start. It's easiest on diesels. But It can happen to pretty much anything. It's great to be near a hill if your battery dies.

>>13904927
MAF sensor is a likely suspect. Should throw a code.

>>13905311
Yes, why the fuck would you do that?

>>13905311
since the 02 sensor will be reading WILDLY off target the engine will run the injectors rich as fuck.

Since only 2 injectors are actually running this will mean despite dumping fuel into the 'active' cylinders the O2 readings will still be wildly lean.

lots of exhaust popping and back firing, carbon buildup in cylinders, exhaust temps through the roof (goodbye turbo if you have one)
Potentially dead catalytic converter and some muffler damage.

>>13913204
>>13913208
>>13913214


So there's pretty much no consensus on this?

Is it just a meme?

Hey guys, I have a 3.0l v6 99 ford ranger, I want to get a better sound from it, what exhaust set up should I get?

>>13913431
Its kind of ascended into a meme i guess.

The original term was used in reference to carburettors where a "tune up" would involve adjusting the needle set depth or changing the needle all together in order to improve the cars running (either to remedy a problem, or to improve performance)

Recently (last 5-10 years) though i see it as advertising from mom'n'pop garages who seem to just offer a service and a safety/wear check.

(an example would be when i bought my off-roader the previous owner recommended getting a tune as she was running a bit lean, by this he meant fiddling with the carb)

>>13905099
>But is there anything specifically in the engine that restricts "correct direction" motion more than "incorrect direction" motion?

No because the compression in the motor is what is stopping you.

Or maybe it's the transmission? Hmm, I don't really know now.

>>13913634
Wait, I take that back. You can roll in either direction of the transmission is disengaged from the engine. The compression is what locks the wheels.

>>13910606
They fucked it up and didn't fix it right. You should pay nothing.
They probably didn't tighten something. Don't let that pump suck suck air, you might damage it.
Or is it electric pumps? I know they can overheat if no fluid is running through them.
>>13910769
>they charged me $40 for an oil change that I already performed myself a few weeks prior
So you certainly didn't authorize it. You're getting nickel and dimed and most likely price gouged.
Make them get your shit right for free then never go back.

>>13911520
The most powerful tool you have is to walk away. If you're uncomfortable with the deal just fucking leave. Most of the time they can magically do better than " the best deal" you were offered in the first place.

>>13900000
>>13911788
Well I'll be. I didn't even notice I got them. Sweet.
>>13912342
You should be flattered faggot.
>>13913190
Check your owner's manual and match up your millage.
>>13913226
They should be good. However, you must get the snow and ice off the blade itself when cleaning off your car or you will get streaking at the least, a dangerous blurry mess at the worst.
Check out purpose built winter blades with the protective winter rubber boot.

>>13913677
I in no way authorized it. They didn't even bother to tell me what was wrong until handing me the bill at end.

>>13913325
But that requires momentum to do. At a standstill you're fine.
>>13913431
There is no meme, etc are you on about? Just because there is no agreement doesn't mean shit.
Mileage and car dependant fuck stick
RTFM meaning READ THE FUCKING MANUAL

>>13913719
Fuck those faggots. Threaten small claims court possibly. Look into it.

>>13913739

chill the fuck out nigga

>>13902509
To make things easier, and this depends heavily on the car in question, you want the engine to mate with the transmission. Motor mounts can be fabbed out of plate steel.

If the engine does not mate to the current transmission, you need to pick an engine+trans combo and see if that will fit in the current engine bay and trans tunnel (if rwd).

This is partially the reason that old american cars and trucks are so popular for hotrodding and engine swaps - the body-on-frame architecture uses very simple geometry for all of the important parts. Two frame rails and the crossmembers in between. Need the tranmission to sit further back? Bang the trans tunnel out a bit and weld a trans crossmember where you need it.

Looking at the cx5 on wikipedia, it seems that your engine swap choices are lacking.

Are there universal dash and interior kits? I want to show my shitbox some love but don't want to search and find every little part I need from junkyards, ebay, etc.

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What's a reasonable price to pay a shop to install all 4 lowering springs on a car? If it matters it's a 2013 Dodge Dart, I heard they're a little harder then most to install

>>13913436
I'd be shocked if you're even here still, but can't go wrong with just a bolt on cherrybomb muffler. Personally I have a Cherrybomb Pro on my car and it sounds awesome, plus you can't go wrong for the price.

>>13913768
It was for emphasis.
People are stupid baka
>>13914651
Call around a few shops and get prices.
Also, try to find out how many hours the book says when replacing springs. The labor hours charged should be similar. By book I mean a guide that shops use for determining labor times.

I'm about to go buy some Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 tires for my Fiesta ST. Sound good?

How much would some wide ass offset steelies cost me? Thinking 16x8 or 15x8, maybe even wider. What price range would I be looking at?

>>13914973
Where did you live, what is your temp/weather like, what is your driving style and what do you plan on doing?
Then I can be of more help.
>>13914998
Go to summit or jegs and find out. Pretty sure they carry that shit.

>>13915068
Arkansas, spirited traffic and highway driving. I just want some tires that last more than a year. The high performance stocks were trash.

>>13915068
>Go to summit or jegs and find out. Pretty sure they carry that shit.
Yeah, I'm not from the US. Rims like that are near impossible to find in my country. I would probably be buying online.

>>13915093
What came stock?
Also if you get 4 you get $70 visa gift card possibly

http://m.tirerack.com/tires/TireDetailsServlet?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Pilot+Sport+A%2FS+3+(W-+or+Y-Speed+Rated)

At least down there you don't have to worry too much about cold and snow.
Read the reviews and watch the tire rack test vid.

>>13915103
Where are you from? Maybe someone else from your area will see this and be able to help.

>>13915358
Doubt it, I'm from Lithuania.

>>13915369
Maybe another Europoor can help you then.

>>13914658
Okay cool thanks anon!

>>13915303
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A were the stock tires on the car. They are summer only tires and I went through last winter without too much issue, but they are wearing down pretty fast.

I also picked up a screw in one of my tires and was figuring I'd need new ones, but after they patched it, they said they'd be good until my next oil change.

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How much would it cost to redo an interior front and back including head liner and dash on a Mazda mx6 '93? Pic related, took our back seats and put down carpeted plywood, should I finish it myself or pay someone to do it. Before anyone asks im not very car inclined and have almost no idea what I'm doing.

>>13915568
>how much it cost?
a lot
>DIY?
i say yes, doing headliners isn't hard. Dealing with the dash will be difficult tho; the cheapest option usually will be to restore it to factory spec. with OE parts. go comb some junkyards and call your local salvage yards to see if they have any parts you need already pulled.

How reliable are early 2000 vws

>>13915894
Don't bother. Parts are expensive and labor hours are always more working on this fucking pieces of shit.
I hated working on those

Question to anybody who has ordered a torque wrench online before. Did you need to get it recalibrated after it arrived because it was off from getting bumped around in the back of a truck or was it fine?

http://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/5322626439.html

is it worth it? would it reliably get me to and from school for the next two years?

>>13899981
They would from a performance standpoint, you are putting less load on the tire. This is a good thing because, although putting more load on a tire generates more lateral force, there are diminishing returns.

>>13916482
Probably should do it anyway. I just don't know how. You're also supposed to calibrate it every so often.

>>13916571
Reminds me of that F1 car with 4 front wheels that steered.
Tyrell iirc was the team

>>13913190
Depends on the car.

Newer Car with Fuel Injection and Coil On Plug?
Just spark plugs (if even)

Newer with Coil Packs?
Spark Plugs (if needed) and Ignition wires

With an electronic Distributor?
Cap, Rotor, Wires, and Plugs

With a mechanical Distributor?
Cap, Rotor, Wires, Plugs, Condenser, Points

Fuel and Air Filtres on all as needed.

i have a voltage leak

checking continuity from neg to pos battery cables, with all fuses out, a still have a closed circuit

bets on where the leak is?

>>13916482
A new one? So long as it was factory calibrated and stored with no load you won't have a problem,it's use and loading the spring/load cell that wears them out over time.

That's why you're instructed to 0 mechanical torque wrenches whenever you store them.

>>13916714
The march 2-4-0 was similar but had 4 rear wheels (all powered)

Also despite being theoretically better the Tyrell did absolutely shit. Plagued by mechanical troubles and understeer

>>13916842
same anon, the plot thickens:

when starting the car i get arcing from the starter housing. my alterbator is confirmed operational. i am reading that failing starter motors can cause parasitic draw, but cant find a proper explainatiin of it.

tldr how can a bad starter drain a battery

>>13917444
Trips of truth
I was actually going to suggest the starter.
It is possible iirc
Maybe it shorts out?

Should I buy new tires before the winter?

My Jeep currently has 31s on it which are pretty worn. Should I buy a new set before the winter? The only reason I don't want to is because I plan on doing a bigger lift next year and running 33s. I don't really want to buy a new set of tires just to sell them in a few months.

>>13918044
Better safe than sorry. You could just get a good pair of snows and then keep them until next winter and swap them back on. It's what I do.

How much does getting an alignment cost on average? Trying to work up an estimated cost for fixing my car so I can start budgeting.

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I'm trying to install new u joints with pic related and I cant seem to get the fuckers in.
Tried the hammer and socket method with no luck. Forcing them in with the clamp results in deforming the shaft and yokes to the point that if i manage to get the outside snap rings in, the joint itself is pressed so tight by the end caps that it wont move at all.
wat do? Seems like using a dremel on the holes or end caps might work but I'm sure that's not the correct way to go about it.

>>13919277
costs me and my mates $10

>>13919689

It's a common problem. Tolerances are hyper-super fine in a uni assembly, so I would pull it all apart, and clean everything. Again. Go to the extent of running fine sandpaper around all contact surfaces on the yoke and shaft, to ensure a perfect fit. Lightly lubricate all surfaces with engine oil, and attempt assembly again.

Remember - for the uni caps to slide into the rings smoothly, it is more important for them to be dead straight than forced in hard.

>>13919728

Me again - consider a test-fit of caps into rings *without* throwing the whole assembly together. Make sure you know, for certain, at the the caps actually *fit*. I've been supplied incorrect unis before - and sometimes they're so close to right that you can't eyeball the difference.

Why do americans buy big stronk cars when they can't normal´ly travel at speeds of 150 - 180 kph on highways?

as a german that never made sense to me, why waste so much money so you can drive your car out in the shade somewhere.

fuck that

>>13899111
Doesn't help you're under 26.

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>>13919728
>>13919734
The shaft has a double cardan on one side and a single on the other so I have to press them in in six places. Ive got one in that fits like a glove and two more that are in a bit snug but seem fine so i think its the right parts.
I used sandpaper to clean the rust off and put a bit of grease on the yokes before i even tried putting them in.
The end caps fit in the holes buts its extremely tight and I believe that pushing them in and pulling the old ones out with so much friction is warping the yokes.

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>>13911379
lots of safety glasses have good peripheral vision and uv filtering

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How to fix this without welding?

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>>13919955

>>13919955
buy a new one
slap shitloads of JB weld onto it
JB weld a patch in
use high temperature adhesive
braze a patch on it.

>>13919780
why does Germany have unrestricted autobahns when it's citizens can only afford 1L diesels?

>>13919978
because they can also afford 1l motorcycles which kick the shit out of any american production vehicle =))

I have an Opel Astra convertible and need to top up the hydraulic fluid but don't know what kind of oil to buy. I've only been able to find one person selling some that MIGHT be for my car and it's $120 for a lite which is super expensive.
Can anyone help me out?

>>13920113
Hydraulic fluid for what?
Brakes?

>>13920116
Hydraulic fluid for the roof.

>>13920119
http://www.cabriolet-roof-hoses.com/hydraulic-oil/

>>13920122
Thanks.
bit concerned about this though
>It is a thinner grade than standard hydraulic oil and is suited to the lower temperature that cars are often exposed to over night and in winter months.

I'm an auscunt so it's summer for me 30+ days for a few months will it be alright using this?

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>>13920113
Do you have an owner's manual?

>>13920134
I do but it does not say what kind of fluid to use.

>>13920132
go to a hydraulic specialist and ask them about oil, they will give you the straight information.

>>13920146
I wouldn't really know where to go but thanks for the tip, I guess I'll have to start tracking one down then.

What car has the highest number of airbags?

Does anyone know if any version of the Lancia Y (840) (1.2L 16v) displays it's fuel economy (Average and instant) on the dash?

Am I at a disadvantage if I go to a dealership with a private lender? I feel like they don't take me serious and have less wiggle room .

What is the process of an insurance claim? The one who is hit calls their insurance to make a claim, then their insurance calls the driver who is at fault and then the driver at fault's insurance calls him?

>>13903348
>>13903355

Is this tag team trolling?

How do you start from stopping in an uphill street with an automatic without rolling backwards? I've only driven manuals and with them I hold the break and lift the clutch

>>13920788
>let off brake
>push on accelerator
It's not hard. Just do it fast.

How does one look for vacuum leaks without any special equipment?

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High revving car engines; EU market - where in?

Many of you hate Civics while I'd actually love to drive one with VTEC onboard just for that fucking sound. It's easier to assume there are no running VTEC Hondas in here, so what else can I choose from? Anything up to new, $25K now. I'm not buying, I'm curious.

>>13920788

Heres a tip for new drivers who can't do the clutch on hills.

Hold your ebrake it should stop you from rolling and rev the engine and slowly let the clutch go as normal, when you feel it lurch forward let the ebrake go.

When i say hold the ebrake make sure you hold the button in as well.

>>13920887
Pretty sure you can rent or loan the equipment from one of the big auto parts stores.

Asked this a few days ago, but the solution didnt help. My battety gague always stays right about 8v when i turn my key. The moment i turn the car on it jumps to 12 or 13 and stays there. I was told my battery was fucked and to get a new one, so i did. Still having this issue though. Pretty sure the alt was replaced before i got it. Im thinking it might be the starter, but how would that explain the battery gague? Dont think the gague is messed up. Im pretty sure its somehow related to my radiator fan. The sensor died so i have it wirrd so its always on if the car is on. Seems like that pulls a decent bit of power as i never had this issue when the fan didnt run

>>13920887
A vacuum pump is only like $20 m8

Trying to find a transmission leak on my autotragic 97 outback legacy 2.5l.

It appears to be coming from somewhere on the front driver's side.

I noticed there was a line connected to the radiator under the coolant reservoir that appeared to have leaked some kind of fluid, so I removed the top two bolts of it and rubbed a piece of paper on the line and didn't pickup anything red on it, so I'm unsure if that's where the leak is coming from.

Anyone have any ideas where it might be coming from? Thanks.

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Can someone explain to me how braided steel works? I know of it being used for brake and oil lines, and I believe it's used in larger diameter in exhaust systems to make a flexible joint.

Is there a silicone line inside of it to contain the liquid, or does the steel somehow work alone without leaking fluid or gasses? I can't imagine some kind of rubber inside of a bend in the exhaust system not melting from the heat. What advantages do steel brake lines and the like have over regular silicone ones?

so my bro is getting a driving lessons soon, wouldn't it be too edgy to jokingly encourage him to drive over ppl?

Bumping for this again
>>13920113
I've spent hours trying to find an answer to this damn question. I've found so many people asking HOW to fill it but only a hand full of people asking what kind of oil to use and like me none of them got an answer.

>>13922369
just buy him GTA and make him play that before his lesson.

>>13922470
>buy him GTA
>buy him anything
nope, not a solution

I'm looking to buy a jetta
A 1.8t to be more specific
According to the guy, he was driving it and his coolant light came on and then all his hoses melted..
He's replaced pretty much everything cooling related aside from 2 hoses and it needs a new head gasket
Since he hasn't started it since the incident is there any more problems I should look for? Anything the lack of cooling could've caused? What's the chance I'm gonna fix it up, turn the key, and find out something warped because of it overheating or something?

>>13922369
That joke is about on par with making fart noises with your mouth as far as humor goes.

>>13920485
You don't tell them that until after you get a price you like. And always be prepared to walk away. Best tool you have.

>>13921868
Do you have a multi meter?

>>13922456
Not really sure what im looking for, but does this help?
http://www.astraownersnetwork.co.uk/archive/index.php/t-59240.html bottom of the page says how to fill it (basically, tip your car)

http://www.astraownersclub.com/vb/showthread.php/650555-Which-Hydraulic-oil-is-needed-for-soft-top bottom of the page says he got ova oil to work.
Again, not sure what im looking for but hope this helps

>>13922955
I used a continuity checker and its saying 12v DC. I can get a mult if i need to though

>>13922982
Thanks for those anon.
I have found so many different ways of filling it during my hours of searching.

For now my mechanic and I have decided on using a synthetic hydraulic oil that's used in many different things. It's far cheaper than the others I've found which works for me and hopefully works for the car!

>>13903348
Thats actually your headlight fluid pump man

Why do passenger 5-6 speed vehicles have such a short 1st gear but in my racing sims race car 5-6 speed 1st gear ratio puts its max MPH somewhere around 40? How do I get that in my car?

I ask because I'm stupid but I also am buying a second car for use for track daying and conefagging

>>13920151
yellow pages? google? just phone some cunts up.

anyway, you need LHM like they use in citroen suspensions

>>13923189
depends on the car but often gearboxes come in "families" with a number of gear combos.
you need to then do a mix and match.
and the reason why is to allow easier fully laden hill starts

>>13923235
So just buy a new family of gears with the kind of ratio I'm looking for and swap em in? Sounds simple enough.

Is the nickname for Mercedes-Benz, merc, pronounced

1) murk (because that's how the shortened word itself would be pronounced)

Or

2) murse (like the beginning of the word mercedes ie murse-ey-deez)

I'm dead serious.

>>13923732
Merk/Murk because thats now "merc" would be pronounced in english.

its similar in how Peugeot is shortened to Pug (partially because peugeot has an odd pronunciation to begin with)

then again im speaking for the English/Oceanic, america pronounces stuff weirdly (jaguar, renault, peugeot and porsche)

>>13902612
Yes, I was living in Canada and had shit registered in the states through my mom to get around emissions and safety

>>13903348
Turbo bruh

I have a 2005 Pontiac Sunfire that I want to connect a new stereo system into but I cannot for whatever reason find a wiring harness that is compatible with 05s. Plz help.

I'm 18 years old and plan on getting my license soon. I have a permit. I've already taken my multiple choice test and need to take my physical driving test. Should I take one of those driving classes or would it be more practical and cost effective to take my mom on joyrides. I wouldn't call myself a good driver.

>>13924122
Take a driving lesson and ask the teacher to treat it like a driving test. At the end, they'll point out all your problems, and what won't work for you on the actual test.

For example, you might get points deducted for not following recommended speeds (Like 20km over a speed bump sign at 30km even though the road limit is 50km), fail reversing while staying a meter from your starting angle, palm the wheel and have not have two hands on it at all times unless changing gears, indicate too late, indicate incorrectly coming out of a round about, stop inches over a stop sign line, etc.

Ask your parent questions about rare edge cases and see if they can answer you. Can you cross over a painted island? When entering a round about how do you give way? If they're uming and ahing about it you might like to take a couple of lessons to refine your understanding of the rules.

>>13921868
Are you saying that the battery gauge stays at 8v as the engine is cranking or just when you turn the key to accessory power.

>>13920435
Probably some Volvo I guess.

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What's this part called?

Would a car handle weird/different if only the rear of the car had proper handling modifications? For example If i purchased a tubular control arm set+sway bar and reinforcements in the rear, but only purchased bushings in the front suspension, how would the car react? Would it still handle considerably better than stock?

>>13924713
Said car is an A-body. Everything is stock ATM and there is no rear sway bar. Just to clarify

>>13924227
Window Crank splines/spindle?

is there something wrong with yours?

>>13924713
Largely depends on the layout of the car. are we talking FF, FR, MR or RR?

>>13924756
FR. 1970 Skylark specifically

>>13924748
>>13924756
Nevermind.

>>13924764
Thanks anyways.

>>13924750
Shit dawg, thanks. That's just what I needed, I think.

There's no cog on the end of it.

>>13924861
Those are splines.

In most cars that part is attached to the whole crank so if that's missing or broken you'll probably have to buy the whole assembly

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>>13904920
I own a 93 Ford ranger and I've been spoiled every minute I've worked on it
Almost everything is incredibly accessible on it outside if 1 spark plug
Every car I've worked on since has made me appreciate my car more and more

Of related is my car without a shit ton of rust

So I've heard of kind of "shock" changing your oil?
Where you change it, then like a week later change it again to try to pull out a bunch of built up gunk in older cars
It makes logical sense but is it advisable? U have 500,000 on my car and the oil pressure is crazy high and I'm running 5w30 so it's pretty light weight oil

>>13924940
I can't make heads or tails of this post.

>>13924940
I doubt this will do anything. No harm in trying it though. Just wasting money.

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Why do birds like to shit all over black cars?

What happened to the class ph/o/to thing?

>>13923189
Because gearing for the street is different than the track.
Racecars have a longer first gear because they don't need to pull away from a stop sign.
It would be a waste of a gear.
When cars leave pit stops spinning their tires like that it's so they don't stall out not because they're fucking around.

>>13924170
I think he's relying on a faulty gauge when everything is working.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

hi fagg/o/ts, yuropoor here, what engine oil do you recommend for an 89' ford orion 1.6 cvh (carb) car with 193.000 km?

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>>13898651
Why does power loss actually occur in power transmission? Does it have something to do with the length of the driveshaft? What are the physics behind it?

>>13902561
Depends on the price. GTIs are nice to drive and perfect daily drivers. If you're A) A student B) Family man and need a second car, the GTI is to go for.

>>13924170
Just when i turn the accessory power on. As soon as the engine starts it goes up to 12/13v. I doubt my gague is fucked as the continuty checker i used said 12v as well, without my key in.

>>13921143
With a clutch I have no issue with it. I just hold the brake pedal with my right foot and lift the clutch until I can take my feet off the brake without rolling backwards. Maybe it's harder if you drive an old car with a weak engine or something.

>>13926109
Kinetic friction creates heat and that heat is your power loss.


It's even worse in auto as fluid couplings are as efficient as physical ones like clutches

>>13926109
Second law of thermodynamics.

>>13924940
It will help but only a little, gummed up oil doesn't dissolve with fresh oil at best youre just washing it out.

The only real way to fully clean an engine is taking it apart.

Using the diesel method will clean out gummed up oil but that's more advanced.

TLDR: not really but you won't do any harm

If I want to put on my winter tires (already mounted on rims) myself, how badly do I need a torque wrench? I can pick one up for $50 on sale right now, which is roughly what it costs for the garage to change the tires for me.

Or should I just use the lug wrench and estimate the torque?

>>13926703
I've honestly never used a torque wrench for changing tires. I've never seen anyone use a torque wrench for changing tires. The shops use big pneumatic wrenchs and I just use a lug wrench and twist like a motherfucker.

Where can I find non-ricer aftermarket radios?

>>13926703
Lug wrench and tight is okay. However you can't go wrong with a torque wrench, it offers peace of mind and is a valuable tool for if you do more work on your car.

>>13926703
Yes, I hated working on cars that faggots over tightened.
I used a torque limiting stick on my impact gun and I have used a torque wrench when I did a job manually.

Any idea what could be causing a ford ranger to temporarily lose power while parked on a downgrade?

http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/5323342279.html

should i go for it?

>>13927654
>http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/5323342279.html
no

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How much premix should I put on my RX-8?

Bluetooth odb2 reader that connects to torque or a laptop connector? Im only going the below 30$ mark.

>>13927642
What like parked nose down?

Fuel pump or Filter would be my guess.

>>13927654
never understood why people pay that much for rusty ass subarus
i understand every subaru fanboy thinks it will hit 300k miles but thats way overpaying for a car

>>13927654
>http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/5323342279.html
tfw thats still 6k cheaper than where i fucking live

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Hi not sure if I'm in the right place but ill give it a shot. I'm looking for an atv to go around my farm on. It will need to pull a small trailer filled with posts/wire/feed bags. I have a few questions.
1. What is the minimum engine size I should look at for fairly heavy duty work
2.what manufacturers are the best/most reliable
3. how much am i looking at spending for a second hand one

I need to rotate my tyres but only have two jack stands and a trolley jack.

How do?

If my insurance dropped me a week or so ago, and i havent gotten around to going to the office to get my plan back. If i got in an accident today, would i be able to go pay my insurance in a few days when theyre open and have coverage for it? If not, is there any way to go about not getting fucked for someone else hitting me?

>>13927548
>>13927550
I guess I'll go out and get one. I've started doing a little bit more work on my car, but still not much. 1/2 inch would be better than 3/8 inch, right?

>>13929182
what car?

>>13929315
If you hit someone you're shit out of luck.
if someone hits you, you can go through an uninsured claim against the other drivers insurance or you can sue for damages.
If your country requires insurance and you are pulled over and your insurance status is checked you're shit out of luck.

approximately how long should I lurk here until I understand cars better? also whats a good youtube channel to check out to learn more about cars?

>>13927642
>If older and carbureted
Likely the float is not adjusted correctly (too low would lean it out causing lack of power/hesitation, too high may make it flood simulating a stuck closed choke). If memory serves right, the v6 cologne engine came with the Carter YF or YFA carb. Google search how to adjust a carb float.

>Newer/non carburated
No idea. However, I would look at the the entire fuel system, from dry rotted lines, fuel filter, fuel pump, and in-tank pickup/strainer

>>13916714
>>13916991
Just so you know, the wheel arrangement was for aerodynamics, while keeping same contact area as a traditional wheel

>>13929324
I dont really want to sue or anything, i just dont want to have to pay for them or get screwed because i dodnt have insurance. Im mad about my car, but i dont want to deal with all that extra BS. I just want to sell it and move on. Im fairly certain they hit me. I made a legal u turn into the far left lane (the closest one to me when i made the turn) and they turned from the other side of the road, hit my back passenger side, spun me, and then i hit them with my front passenger side. I had pretty much finished the turn when they hit me

I'm paranoid about KE-Jetronic fuel injection on my W124 going bad even if my currently car runs fine.

What are the symptoms of KE-Jetronic going bad? If it goes bad is it better just replace the system with something like MegaSquirt instead of trying to fix it which supposedly is near impossible?

>>13929323
the larger the drive, the larger the ratcheting mechanism and generally the more reliable.

I dont have as much experience but a colleague assures me he's never broken a half inch drive, even using our 2 meter extension bar on it.

>>13929329
whats your current level of knowledge?
Channels like Jafromobile offer good knowledge (though specific to 2g and 4g mitsubishi engines alot of the theory is transferable, his channel mostly deals in engine building rather than suspension)

other things like wheeler dealers are a good introduction, in the (only good bit) engineering segments you get a good brief discussion about what makes cars go.

>>13929342
When you buy insurance you are paying someone to deal with collision lawsuits.
if you dont have insurance you have to deal with the lawsuits yourself.

Now if they sue you for damages you will have to make a defense. if they dont you can just ignore it and continue on.

If they declare the collision to their insurance company the insurance company will sue you.

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>>13929324
Pic related, '04 Focus CL, up on ramps while I chase an oil leak. I spent about 30 minutes staring at my ramps, jack and stands and couldn't work out a way to tetris it together. Best I could figure was stand up the front and sit the rear on the jack, with the ramps set up under the frame so if the jack goes they catch the car, but ramps aren't built to take sudden force like that (plus the welds on these fuckers look sketchy as fuck); it all smacks of a trap to my logic.

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>>13929512
Well i was going to search for some good underside or jack point pics but you should be able to jack it up from just infront of the rear wheel under the side of the car. then slide an axle stand underneath, then repeat just behind the front wheel. remove both wheels, swap around and repeat on the other side.

>>13929616
That's not quite how a 5 wheel rotate works, you need all four up so you can swap FL to RR etc. I know where the jack points are, I just need all four wheels off the ground at the same time. Might just go buy a second set of jack stands, my theory on tools is if I need it once i'll prolly need it again, so may as well get it.

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>>13929659
ffff...

>>13929659
ahh i run directionals, didn't think about that.

well then you do it the hard way, jack up each corner, take the wheel off, replace with spare wheel, jack other wheel up, swap wheels over.

repeat.

>>13929663
>jack rear left
>put on spare
>jack front left
>put on free wheel
>jack rear right
>put on free wheel
>jack front right
>put on free wheel
>put new spare back in the boot.

EZPZ friend

>>13929693
Yeah I was trying to avoid that, its about 450 degrees here today in ausfalia, i'll need to work outdoors, and I'm off for a very long drive at 5am tomorrow.

>>13929701
I kind of realised this as I was posting that image, but again, the less time I spend getting my nuts broiled on the cement, the better. I'll go buy a set of stands, do the job, then return them later this arvo kek.

ok, sorry for this being so very left field, but, what would be the best way to provide constant boost for an engine? as in max boost (21+psi) availible from idle to redline? i have a thought of having a diesel engine running at peak boost at all rpm ranges.

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>>13929019
420bongistan reporting in. Only a user and not an owner, but i know lots a shit.

>1) Engine
a good muddin' 4-wheeler that needs to carry a 500 lb load plus trailer will need to be at least 800cc; without the load 500 or 600cc would be okay for a hilly/boggy area.
>2) What brand?
Polaris, my nigga.
>3) $5-7,000.

but consider this: if you're using it to haul loads why not get a UTV?
http://www.polaris.com/en-us/general-utv/general-1000-eps-indy-red

>>13929788
google "manic beattie" its a turbo 4 cylinder that uses a helicopter APU (small jet turbine engine) to provide constant 42psi of boost from idle to redline.

Startup (jump to 38 seconds)
https://youtu.be/11687nVdzdk?t=38

a run
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFNnXOAAhWI

>>13929788
oh and other options include more mundane things like an electric motor to spin the turbine.

>>13929821
ignore that startup video here's a better one
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EMleegZQLw

>>13929788
sequential compound turbos, supercharger+turbo, nitrous.. idk

>>13929821
>>13929835
that is metal as fuck.

thats exactly what i had in mind.

i know what i must do.

got a 1996 impala ss that sucks down gas. How to make more efficient?

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>>13924987
>implying my silver car isn't covered in shit

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>>13929821
There is something about the sound of a turbine firing up that gets me every fucking time. Glorious.

>>13927642
>>13929331
>newer rangers/fuel injected

It's totally the fuel pump. My mom bought a 2001 2.3L base model new and the only things it's needed are two fuel pumps and a new thermostat.

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>>13924987
>left my convertible at the mechanics to have some work done
>he leaves it parked under a tree
>once perfectly dark black roof is now 100% bird shit

>>13929876
>what is hypermiling?
remove lead from foot. From a stop, just give it a little gas to get it rolling, then gradually increase. brake as little as possible; if this means going slower that is better. If your car gets 2 mpg when you accelerate from a stop if you can increase that to 4 mpg then you've just doubled your fuel economy.

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>>13926914
>good impact wrenches have torque limiters built into them
>tfw your tire shop uses a torque wrench anyway

>>13925947
So what you're saying is... don't change my 1st gear ratio and leave it as it? It seems like 1st as is would be awfully short for tracking

Just got an oil change and was told my front diff has a leak. How fucked is my car?

>>13930343
not very. wheres it leaking from?

also what vehicle?

>>13930353
Not sure where it's leaking from. I drive a 4WD Explorer. I'll have it looked at when I go get new brakes next month.

So I just got my clutch packs replaced at a BMW shop for my E32 BMW. She has the 4HP22 transmission and I got the clutch packs from an older 4HP22 that was lifted from a 318 E30 BMW. Thing is, the original clutch pack was apparently 5 piece or something like that and the "new one" from the E30 is 4 piece. I'm extremely skeptical if that thing will hold for long and not slip all the way to hell when I turn over the thing.

>>13930343
>Just got an oil change

>>13930394
>when I go get new brakes next month.

Do you pay someone to clean it as well? Why the fuck are you on this board?

>>13902732
Well timing is free if you know how to do it, and new gas tanks can be had for cheap from scrapyards.

Also unless your timing is right fucked it shouldn't really be an issue for emissions tests, at least where I live.

>>13930423
Because I live in an apartment and can't do oil changes, let alone major maintenance, in the parking lot.

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>>13930444

i can use premium for a few tanks to see if it fixes my ping, right?

>>13911053
This shop is fucking you around man, go in there red in the face, guns a blazing and get your shit fixed for free now.

Not only did they not solve the initial problem, you now have more problems.

If they don't fix everything for free/ at an extremely reduced price then take your business elsewhere now and forever.

>>13912261
4th gen F-body Camaro/Firebird.


Throw in a new cam with some heads and an exhaust and you can push ~400-450 horse.

Next mod you're gunna want is a 12bolt diff because the 10's like to grenade at anything higher than 400-ish.

Some 305 slicks on the back with new shocks, and bushings and you're pushing some pretty damn fast 1/4's.

>>13929810
M8 im a fuckin bonger too. Thanks a lot though, i dont know shit about them. I thought id be able to get away with 400cc but im glad i asked here first. A utv seems like itd be a decent investement.

>>13919277
$160 where I work, unless you have loose parts then you're fucked.

>>13919955
You clearly need a fucking new muffler, and probably new exhaust entirely.

>>13920887
Brake clean

>>13922331
PRESSURE

>>13922604
Do not buy that

>>13924013
Get one for a cavalier instead.

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>>13929876
>1996 impala ss
nize mane

I want to be able to answer phone calls and send text messages hands free while the phone is in a dashboard mount, what android app will allow me to do that?

>>13931389
There is one that come from google that is called "car home" or something like that.
Changes your screen so you only have like 6 or 8 big buttons with the apps you need the most (like navi, phone, messages and whatnot) or with rapid functions (like directly open map of navi, go to a certain chat for whatsapp, answer incoming call, etc).
Makes your phone way more car friendly, especially if you have it on a stand. You just need to tap the bigass button and be done with it.
Not totally hands free, it requires a lot less attention to be used.
There are a bunch of clones on the store if the original car home is not available in your country.

The stock speech-to-text of my phone works good enough if there is not too much background noise, so I don't really know about third party apps for that.

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How bad of an idea is it to turbo on stock internals?
Alternatively.
How do make engine faster/perform better?

Engine in question.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_HR_engine#HR16DE

>>13931502

Android Auto? Read up on it and it seems I need an aftermarket stereo or a car compatible with it. If not that, I'll look into it. Also, OK Google seems to be another way for me to have a hands free way to text/call.

>>13931511
Yes, Android auto requires a compatible unit on your car.
I just looked into car home, seems like Google didn't bother updating it for years, but the clones are still being updated.

Have this, it might be useful
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-best-dashboard-car-mode-apps-android-compared/

>>13931527
Thanks

Just realized my FWD car has no ABS.
How fucked am I?
What precautions should I take?

>>13931693
Since you are apparently still alive, keep doing what you have been doing so far.

Increase your safe distance a lot when the road is wet, locking wheels on water is like going on ice.
If you lock wheels and need to avoid an obstacle, brake less or don't brake at all so your car can follow the direction of your wheels and hopefully miss the crash.
If the impact is unavoidable, keep your wheels straight

>>13931725
Thanks mang.
Never noticed, realized because I was reading up on it.
If there´s something I feel above average, is controlling my braking, a skill born of how I hated moving around when father was driving, sudden stops and shit that would make me movement sick.
I rather start braking long before what most people would do, and coming to a stop smoothly, no whipping involved.
Guess thats why Ive done good so far.
Maybe I should cancel my Bad Luck Club sticker order.

How effective is a limited slip differential off-road?
My bronco has one stock on the rear axle and lockers are expensive. Will an LSD with swamper tires be good enough to keep from getting stuck?

>>13931280
Can you give me some reasons?
Things that WILL need to be replaced?
What's the probability he killed it?

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2006 vs 2009 lancer wagon or are both decent
I like the look of 2006 pic related but the next gen has AWD. Also no chance of EVO trim unless I import

97 Expedition here

So yesterday I took my truck in to brakes plus to get an alignment done. they told me it couldn't be done without $1500 worth of parts and labor for repairs.

Said I needed to replace front L & R upper ball joints, which are part of the upper control arms, front L & R lower ball joints,front sway bar bushings.

I don't think they even really checked out the rear.

fuck. OK so after the sticker shock I thanked him and came home to internet and my haynes manual, this shit doesn't look that bad. youtube vid also mentioned new sway bar end links so i priced a couple of them.

Parts:

The guy spoke highly of MOOG, so that's what I have been pricing out so far

front L & R upper control arms $47 ea

front L & R lower ball joints $24 ea

front sway bar bushings $11 set

stabilizer bar link $6 ea

Tools:

ball joint service kit $105

front end puller kit $60

What grease do I put in the lower ball joints?

Am I missing any other parts i should check out or just change out during this job or specialty tools for this job?