QTDDTOT

>>16298440
Looks like paint flaking off. Wire brush it.

>>16298440
i have a full set of 99 s10 4x4 wheels, no pitting or staining, all yours for 20 bucks

gotta come to canada to get em tho

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Paint is flaking off, uncovering the primer beneath

Damned impressive that they dont seem to have any rust yet, and as such it'll be way easier to clean and repaint them

>>16298480
I'm a good distance from Canada so that's a no go
>>16298492
What do I repaint them with?

>>16298616
>What do I repaint them with?
Paint.

>>16298616
Wheel paint on a can

Clean them with a wire brush attached to a drill, get them sandblasted or similar. Then put some good steel primer on the clean metal before rattlecanning it with the color you wanted

Its a fucking shitty process to clean them with a wire brush, and rattlecan paint never really looks good unless you are very skilled with it and use high-quality ones

>>16298616
>>16298492

most likely alloy wheels, not rust but corrosion

>>16298643
I've had good luck with Rustoleum, but then again I live in Arizona where road salt doesn't exist

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So found the cause of my exhaust leak. Can this be repaired or should I replace the muffler. It's an 02 Malibu so I don't want to be spending too much money.

>>16299041
Just buy a glasspack for like $30

>>16298440
How to do a door alignment at home besides bending the frame of the vehicle down and try to make a better seal

>>16299057
Buy the appropriate spacer shims

>>16299060
Can these reduce windnoise in regular doors?

>>16299101
if its already fit right, no

maybe you should replace the seals ( if it used to be quieter )

if not then that's just the way they are.

>>16299113
How to reduce wind noise in regular doors?

>>16298440
looks like corrosion, you need to grind it back with drill attachments then primer and paint

>>16299101
Like

>>16299113
Said, fucked weather stripping

>>16299053

Thanks for the advice.

>>16299115
I had that problem in my truck, if the door moves up and down when it's open, check the door pin and bushings,they may need to be refit/ replaced

>>16299245
door alignment?
my driver's side door closes all the way but the passenger has a 2mm creak between the back door and the front door when i close it. that's definitely the cause of the issue.

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>>16299041
>should I replace the muffler
cut the rusty bitch off and put str8 pipe
>+5HP

>>16298440
Those are "wheels", friend.

>>16299705
They're called "tyres" friendo

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>>16299717
Do you europoors really call these "tyres"?
A tire is the rubber part you put around the wheel, pal.

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>>16299732
THIS is a wheel, Amerikek. The tyre and rim put together

>>16299057
Adjust the door striker.

>>16299774
>Lectures someone on terminology
>calls a wheel a rim
okay nigger

>>16299774
We had a thread about this not even a week ago.
Google is your friend, Tyrone

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>>16299818
* ate my image

Would it be possible to put a manual transmission into an SUV or are there just some things you can't put a manual transmission in?

>>16299914
buy a 2nd or 3rd gen 4runner and save yourself the hassle

>>16299914
Anything is possible. You can adapt any transmission to any engine with enough fabrication.
If your engine came with a manual transmission in another vehicle, it may be a bit easier for you than if it hadn't. You will likely need a new trans crossmember, new wiring for safety switches and whatnot, lengthened / shortened driveshaft(s), a hole in the floor for the shifter, unless your SUV has a suitable column shifter (which it most likely does not).
You may need to mess with the firewall and floorpan for clearance as well.

>>16299973
I just want a manual Durango.

>>16299976
It all does sound like a fun project though.

>>16299995
Do some research first.
Have other people done the swap?
Does the engine that's in the durango have a manual that can bolt up? Say, does the pentastar have a manual that's been behind it?
After you find all of that, then figure out how the shifter will line up; wiring, or adapting the wiring for the manual switches / sensors / ecu; then driveshafts, etc.

>>16300123
I'm guessing no to all but like you said, it can be done with enough fabrication. Also doesn't most almost all RWD transmissions run through the middle of the car?

Actually from the light research I've just done you can get some good parts from old dakotas that'll work pretty well.

>>16300194
yes, most if not all Front engined, rear drive cars have transmissions more or less centered.

>>16300207
So how hard can it be to line up the shifter?

>>16300227
Depends on where it is on the trans compared to the floorpan of the vehicle.
In some vehicles, you may need to pull the dash and massively fuck shit up, or some, if just comes up near where a floor shifter usually would.

>>16300239
Oh so just far far in the transmission would be from the flywheel?

>>16298480
Where in canada senpai. I got an s10 in vancouver

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>passenger side wheel slammed into curb sideways at 20 mph
>wheel still appears straight
>loud knocking and squeaking sound when driving straight or making a right turn
>frequency of noise increases as speed increases
>no noise when turning left
>steering pulls strongly to the right

how fucked am I?

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>>16300317
>>passenger side wheel slammed into curb sideways at 20 mph
>>wheel still appears straight

Nope

>>loud knocking and squeaking sound when driving straight or making a right turn

probably jacked up a ball joint. Worst case the control arm is bent too.

Unless we are talking about a solid-axle RWD, then the axle is probably bent as well.

>>16300350

It's a FWD shitbox.


>probably jacked up a ball joint. Worst case the control arm is bent too.

Is this something that should be taken to a repair shop? Or can it be done DIY with a procedure and basic tools?

>>16300268
comox valley

Ive wanted to sell my s10 for six years, but I just drove it today and its a absolute beast in the snow. I passed a stuck full size chev by driving through the ditch around him

>>16298440
I'd hit them with some proper wheel degreaser, scrub the fuck out of them with a bristle brush and see how they turn out. If they're covered in paint, either have them media blasted and paint them or wire wheel/sand and paint, don't forget to clear coat.
They look like a bare metal wheel though so if that's the case and oxidize cleaner would be in order and probably need to sand them down by hand to remove scaling and any pitting. Probably start around 200-300 grit and work your way up to 2000 if you want a mirror finish, or start low and get the shit off them back to all metal then go over with something like brillo pads for that brushed metal look, you'll want to clear them to prevent it again and keep them nice.
Tldr the cheap fix is clean and paint. The correct way is time and effort and hand work.

>>16300245
In a way. The shifter doesn't come up fron the transmission in the same place for every trans. in some, it may come up only a few inches from the end of the tailhousing, other times, it may be a foot forward.

That's another thing, you'll have to swap your flexplate for a flywheel.

>>16300475
Ah, i see. A bit of a drive then
My s10 has been an absolute champ.
9000 km in 3 months, other than an oil change and topping up coolant after a road trip i havent had to do a single thing to it.

I've pulled out 3 people in this last bout of snow, havent been stuck once. I love my little truck

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>>16298440
I fucked up

how to fix without paying 500+?

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>>16302697
1 hour with some clay should buff right out, wax and youre done

I got snow tires and have started putting some extra weight in the trunk for more traction but what other things can i do to improve snow traction in my RWD car?

>>16302789
Not much else really, unless you want to invest in a LSD (if your car doesn't have one alread)

Now; you train

can someone recommend me wheels that are light and cheap?

Alright /o/ is gas any different from the companies like chevron or am i being jewed out and gas is all the same?

>>16303265
You're being jewed, to an extent.

The difference is the quality of their holding tanks. A Chevron or QT or Circle K will have clean fuel but Cletus's Pump 'n Scoot might not.

>>16303286
I see thanks so the fuel might be contaminated what about chevrons claim about adding cleaning additives?

>>16303344
All fuel in the U.S. has detergents and whatnot in it. Chevron just puts more in so they can charge more.
If you're really worried about deposits go get a bottle of injector cleaner from a parts house.

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>>16302727
>with some clay
You mean art clay/regular clay or is there some special clay or any links to any kits?

>>16298440
Can i trust amacco to replace my clutch , master and slave with out fucking shit up.

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>>16303406

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Does this oil look contaminated by coolant? Its full synthetic. Scared i got a cracked head.

>>16304297
thats some shitty toilet paper

>>16304305
Its paper towel brah

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Fucking shitty american build quality bullshit.
I have a 97 blazer, the hatch actuator seems to not be getting any signal/power to open the hatch via the dashboard button.
I've already gotten the hatch apart, and the dash for that matter.
I have tested the actuator with an external power source, and it does it's job.
I have disassembled the dash switch, and that seems to be intact as well.
I have replaced the dome light and #2 fuse (Horn, dome light, and cig lighter(maybe idk about the last one for sure)), it should be the fuse that handles that.
All I can think is that the actuator isnt getting any power to it. I suspect a damaged wire, but it's 30F out and I don't care that much to fix it right now.
I was just hoping you guys could give me any ideas of what I could do that I haven't already.
Again, the actuator IS FULLY FUNCTIONAL, and the switch is presumed functional as well.

>>16304345
use the key?

>>16304359
Dog. How do you think I came to finding out shit was fucked? I tried putting groceries in the back, and whatdoyaknow, using the key only un/locked the other 4 doors. Except driver side front, but that's because good ol american build quality, it's falling off and only locks unlocks manually.

I bought a new car and in the owners manual it says it's recommend to use there engine and transmission Or is that just a gimmick for people with autism to get them to buy there shit? Should I just buy the other car oil brands?

>Lease Rav4
>Supposedly gets 24-32MPG
>Only getting 21 highway and 16 town

Can I break the lease and slap the shit out of someone?

>>16302697
I don't bother fixing shit like this, if it doesn't go down to metal it won't rust

>>16304345
No idea about the electrics in a 97 blazer, but if the switch is beefy and controls the actuator directly, you could just run a temporary cable under the rugs (fire hazard though!), and deal with faulty wiring when it gets warmer. If the actuator is controlled through a relay, check if the relay inputs and the relay itself are ok. If the actuator is controlled by the ECU and there's no signal on the relay input when you press the button, you're most likely in trouble.

>>16298627
kek

Ok /o/, I'm looking at a new car for 2017. Right now I've only really looked at and test driven the Fiesta st and fusion se, which I liked. Awd on the fusion felt pretty good.

My question is, wtf else is out there? It seems like everything is fwd and automatic nowadays, is that everything?

>>16304695
Get a smart car

>>16304716
But why

>>16304729
Best gas mileage, none of that "Oh it's good gas mileage only when you don't floor it" bullshit.

The gas mileage is as fucking printed.

It can go over 100 surprisingly which is fucking surprising in all honesty.

Everytime you get on the high way it's a thrill because you could die at any second

Women love to get rides in them, not so much be seen but, 11pm at the bar they are in fucking love

Get the Smart Car DO IT

>>16304634
The button is pretty dead fucking simple, the button pushed the copper bit down and completes a circuit. I'm not smart in electronics, I know basics. I don't know exactly what relays do.
But at least I know how an engine works mechanically lol.

There are BOSCH (think) relays under the hood. I'll look tomorrow. The suns down and I need to research what relay I need to be looking at. Thanks. Searching through forums is a pain in the ass, and none of what I found had my problem It was all about the actuator arm breaking or the fuses going.

>>16304741
Not that dude, but I have seen kits that literally double the power of Smart cars

>>16304766
Yeah but they lose the gas mileage

I recently changed my front brake pads cause they were squealing and the squealing hasn't stopped. It's at low speeds when I'm already breaking and ease off the brake pedal.

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>>16304758
Forgot the image damn. Like I said, dead simple.

>>16304741
>>16304766
Smart car is the actual modern version of Takumi's 86. A rwd, manual, 80 hp hatchback that anyone could call a hunk of shit at first glance.

We need someone from /o/ to do some hp upgrades and use the SC 42 to dominate togue races.

>>16304825
Except the 86 is actually fun to drive

>>16304776
Give them at least 1,000 miles before you get antsy

>>16304836
I've actually driven both of those vehicles; an old corolla (granted it wasn't the gts) I owned, and a smart car last year that belonged to a date. They are very comparable rides. Test drive one. I might get one as a 20k$ toy some day.

And yes, you CAN drift the smart car.

https://youtu.be/xzg0BCmZbDU

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>>16299115

Dynamat, perhaps?

>>16304576
Sometimes it's hard to tell whether or not it got down to metal; if you have the time/patience, it's always best to keep your paintjob in decent condition.

>>16303550
Generally yes. Check reviews for your local shop tho.

Fun fact: I worked at Aamco for a few years, the owner swears the name stands for All Automatics Must Come Out. Because we never fix an automatic unless we rebuild it first.

>>16304501
I think it's a good idea to keep the factory engine and transmission in a new car.

>>16298440
Is the Land Cruiser better at off-roading than the Wrangler?

>>16305132
No

>>16305132
Yes.

>>16305132
I actually don't know that

Any noteworthy upgrades to a 2014 mustang? Can be anything. I'm thinking I'll be upgrading the stereo and then after that idk

>>16305197
V6 or V8?

If its V6 don't bother asking, just hang your head in shame.

>>16305132

depends which land cruiser and which wrangler.

>>16304297
No

>>16304546
No. You deserve it for driving a vehicle as cancerous as a Rav4.

>>16300372
other anon is wrong, worst case is you fucked up the CV joint and need a new half shaft
>DIY with a procedure and tools
are you just stringing words together?
if it was the front, you should probably replace the CV axle (probably source of the noise) as well as the control arm/ball joint and have the wheel rebalanced.
the wheel may be too fucked and you have to replace it
>you should replace CV axles as a set
you could probably replace the control arm and CV axles by yourself, however you'll need a shop to balance the wheel and it shouldn't be too expensive

>>16304546
take the lead out of your foot and see if mileage improves

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>>16298440
So I bought a trooper doesnt have a grille and I was looking at finding a replacement and found this: https://www.worldoemparts.com/worldsuzukisubaruparts/isuzu/trooper/8970906050/1995-year/s-trim/3-2l-v6-gas-engine/body-cat/grille-and-components-scat/?part_name=grille
if I order something like that replacement grille
do they usually come with only the bare grille itself or do they usually include any small parts it needs to clip/screw on? Ive never had to replace a body part before and im sure its simple enough but I dont want to waste my money.

I just bought a car and the clutch seems pretty stiff. I've driven manual before, but only on trucks and motorcycles.

Supposedly it was a "race" clutch. Would a "race" clutch make it stiffer/harder than a regular clutch? The engagement point also seems smaller compared to my dad's ranger.

Also, not sure if I'm going crazy, but it seems like it wants to crawl forward in neutral. In my motorcycle, usually that means the clutch isn't adjusted correctly. Probably a stupid question, just want to confirm since I'm used to doing maintenance on motorcycles, not cars.

>>16305560
>would a race clutch be stiff?
yes
>would it make the car crawl forward?
no, your instincts are correct and it's not adjusted correctly
try adjusting the clutch and then check the linkage for signs of leakage especially from the slave and master cylinders

>>16305521
clips are usually sold separately as well as any badging
Protip: just go to a junkyard and get all your hardware from a donor car

>>16305627
thanks for the advice, I was planning on checking the salvage yards in my area first. getting raped online is my final option if I can avoid it

>>16299053
Not a glasspack that works on an 02 malibu muffler. It sits sideways with the inlet and outlet next to each other on one end. There might be enough room to run it straight out the back though.

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>>16304758
a relay / solenoid is simply a (mechanical or solid state)switch, which is operated by another (usually smaller, hand actuated) switch.

Look at pic related, if this were hooked up you'd see a battery (+) wire hooked onto that left post, which was always live, and a wire hooked to that far right post as well, which would lead to the starter. Normally these two posts will be 'open'(or disconnected).

One of those two smaller posts in the center will be the 'activate' post. When 12v is applied to that post it activates the solenoid, closing the circuit and bridging the gap between the far left and far right larger posts.

so all a relay does is 'relay' the signal(the signal being ON/OFF) from one circuit to a completely seperate circuit, usually because the seperate circuit is high current and would need a huge, beefy switch to safely handle the load, so instead a solenoid / relay is used.

I feel like a god damn retard now because i can't even explain what a solenoid does without writing a wall of text.

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>>16298440
Are Lexus cars worth manual swapping? Are they meant to be cruising slushboxes or would it be worth doing a swap? I want to get an LS400 but it seems not worth supercharging or any sort of performance modding if I can't completely control it

Why is it that on all the cars I tried since the 10 years I had a licence always have a different throttle response if the car is moving or not?

To clarify: if you are standing still and try to rev the engine, it will go up relatively quick, but if the car is moving and you press the clutch or put it in neutral and then try to rev, it will go up (and down) much, much slower.

It happened on all cars I tried (and I get to use rentals for work, so I drove a lot of different cars), none of which had carbs.

I never understood the point of this, the only supposition I can do is that it somehow gives a smoother ride when moving while allowing to pick up revs quickly when you need to pull off from a standstill..but I am really trying to guess here.

Anyone knows something about it?

>>16307527
Stupid electronic throttle control man.

The focus RS is a popular example that won't even give you full power in 1st/2nd gear.

>>16304873
An old corolla that isn't even the gts is not comparable to the 86

>>16306667
>Are Lexus cars worth manual swapping?
if you can afford it, do it
slap a t56 on it and a big turbo

>>16307698
An SR5 is literally an 86 though

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>>16307716
Far less power and lighter duty suspension parts
I'm unconvinced

>>16307586
Nah, it happens also with cable throttles.

Anyone with a panther have any advice on good brands to replace the air springs?

been looking at this

https://www.arnottindustries.com/part_MERCURY_yid3_pid20_gid1142.html

but is "heavy duty" really what I want? seems like "heavy duty" would involve making the ride heavy duty as well

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So I took put my parents 2010 subaru legacy yesterday and I think I damaged something doing e-brake slides
>snowstorm
>rents ask to go fetch something from store
>"ight"
>spend some time in a empty parking lot drifting
>today there is a noticeable problem with shifting
It's an automatic. I would get to speed,turn slightly then yank the e-brake for a second to get it sliding then release it and floored it to drift. Sometimes I'd do 180. What went wrong?

>>16300475
Ah, i see.


My s10 has been an absolute champ.
9000 km in 3 months, other than an oil change and topping up coolant after a road trip i havent had to do a single thing to it.

I've pulled out 3 people in this last bout of snow, havent been stuck once. I love my little truck

>>16308331
>doing that shit in your parents car

the fuck is wrong with you

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>>16308331
viscous coupling
1420-2016
RIP of pizza

>>16307527
Placebo

>>16308667
What do you mean? That i'm imagining things?

Anyone ever bought from a dealer before? I'm expecting them to jew me immensely. But with these criteria, how bad is bad?
>23k car
>military discount (markup)
>6k down
>2k rebate
>39 month lease

I could go talk to the dealer but I don't want to go into the high pressure sales pitch atmosphere with 0 knowledge.

>>16308688
Yes.

>>16308719
I'm not, it's pretty noticeable

>>16299053
>>16299610

Does replacing it require any welding?

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Do cars depreciate after the new year?

I am waiting for the CTS to take its yearly depreciation hit. I've seen them as low as 19, some with a KBB value of 16k.

>>16308706

If new car, go to multiple dealers and get multiple prices. Pit them all against each other. Learn everything you can about the car. Try to find out the wholesale price of the car, the MSRP of the car and aim for a price in between those two.

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>>16307527
at a complete stop you're creating levels of vacuum in the throttle body that the ECU can easily compensate for as well as using the IAC which allows more air into your intake

>at a stop, IAC opens to control idle
>rev engine
>car sucks in all the air it needs and closes IAC
>let off gas
>car stop sucking in air
>IAC opens so car doesn't stall from sudden vacuum
VS
>car is moving, IAC will not open
>take foot off gas, vacuum is created in TB
>put in neutral, rev engine
>vehicle has to overcome greater vacuum than at stop and without help of IACs extra air
>Pic somewhat related

>>16308819
Cars depreciate faster than a jack rabbit performing cunnilingus on an Antartic seal

unless it's from dealership they don't actually care about anything

>>16299310
That's not too bad, my drivers door jumps up 1/4" to close and drops 1/4" when it opens

>>16308849
I know but when will I be able to find them in masse for 15-16k?

>>16308861
Look at Used Car lots

>>16308865
I know, a but most are hovering around the 20k range on cargurus

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>>16308861
>>16308878
>in masse
>i knowwwwwwwwwww
>but doesn't know that prices vary by geography
find a phone to call some places and do some fucking legwork and/or KYS

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With the first gen Toyota Highlanders (00-07) on the 4x4 models when the 4x4 system isn't engaged what drivetrain is the SUV using FWD or RWD???

>>16308762
K.

>>16309066
prolly rear

>>16309066
Is it true 4x4 with high/low or awd? Could always put it up on jacks and see which wheels are turning.

I'm about to change the door speakers on my 2016 Hyundai Elantra and I can't find any instructions online on how to do it. I've found some manuals on fifth generations which is what mine is but I didn't know if anything would be different. I've changed speakers on cars before but I also did not know if it would be more difficult on a Hyundai.

>>16309251
I'm not sure I'm looking to buy one and this is the question I'm facing. I know the AWD models are always in AWD but I'm not sure about the 4WD ones? All I want to know is if it's FWD or RWD when 4WD isn't engaged

>>16309547
From Wikipedia:
The Highlander came standard with front wheel drive and offered all wheel drive (50:50 front:rear fixed torque split)

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Thoughts on the Del Sol? Car noob here, didn't see this one on the sticky. It seems to me like a different-looking miata with a less convenient removable roof but better gas mileage. What's the cost to own like?

>>16310215
They don't call them del slow for nothing.
It's a FF car with MR proportions, just get a miata.

>>16310228
Good to know.

>>16298440
its called brake dust it comes off when you wash wheels and tyres. and you do whhels and tyres last because it will make soap the dirtyiest

>>16309612
So I guess its FWD when not in 4WD


sadness

>>16310476
Makes sense, it's built on the Camry platform.

I know this isn't car related by my fucking router makes an intermittent buzzing, what the fuck, how do I stop this?

>>16310811
DC-DC converter in there is either on the way out or something came unglued.

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>>16309320
>i've done it before
then do it again they're just speakers

just got a new car from the lot and when i got off work the car didnt want to start. when i started it again it worked. what does this mean?bad battery? the lights on the dashboard came up so idk. also they put a new right headlight in and the right blinker only seems to work when it wants to. on the way home from the lot the right blinker didnt work but when i drove home from work it did.

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I'm planning to move across the country to California soon, and will be driving it, nearly 2,000 miles. The problem is I have an exhaust system that my car won't pass Cali's smog test with.

How realistic would it be to just sell my car to someone once I'm there, and be upfront about the exhaust system? I'd rather not lie to someone and get bit in the ass for selling a car that's not street legal.

Or should I just sell it beforehand and buy another car for the journey? I'd really rather not do this, because I KNOW my car can make the journey, and would be paranoid with another one. Replacing the exhaust with stock isn't an economical option by the way.

What am I getting myself into buying a '01 330Ci with 118k miles?

I've read everything from warnings that I'll surely go bankrupt maintaining it to people saying that it's no more expensive to maintain than any other car

>>16305132
A properly optioned Wrangler might be able to go places the land cruiser can't

>>16311796
Just junked mine and I'm the happiest man alive.
Got it w/ 80,000 miles, junked it at 120,000. I replaced:
>lower control arm, lca bushings, bearings, sway bar bushings, sway bar endlinks, alternator, battery, rear trailing arm bushings (bearings?), fuel pump, 1 wheel bearing, giubo coupler + other small shit.
Would not recommend. But, have fun m8. I think what finally broke mine was a bad idle control valve or something, but I was on my last nerve and said fuck it.

>>16311825
Did the last owner neglect the one you had or did everything just start to fail at that time?

>>16311838
Wish I knew. It was a clean title, but no idea if the guy kept up with it. Dad bought the car for me and it was a real white elephant. Certainly fun to drive...until shit started to fall apart all the time. Feels like everything just started to fail at the same time, and it sucks. I'm sure some people have great times with theirs, though.

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>>16311670
you have 30 days to notify CA that you moved there and to register your vehicle
you are required to have a current smog test or you must sell your vehicle as-is (no implied warranty)
my advice: drive there in your car and see if it will pass smog, if it doesn't it will probably be a cheap repair or you have a month or so to sell it
>if it's OBDII i bet it will pass smog
>not having a CEL is half the test
>the other half is it not visibly smoking
protips:
>always get an appointment
>smog tests in the morning always look better b/c of water vapor
>try to avoid idling your vehicle before the test, tell smog guy you drove there in over 30 min and your car is already at operating temp.

>>16311852
Yeah, I've read that E46s generally have everything fail in them around the 100k mark. I'll definitely be taking the one I'm looking at to a mechanic.

I'm worried that the one I found is being sold because the previous owner got fed up with all the failures, but it does have a new clutch so maybe he did maintain it.

It'll be a real bummer if this turns out to be a lemon, it's the only manual 330Ci I could find within 50 miles of me

>>16311881
good luck, mang.

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>>16305493

Took it into a shop to get an estimate - everything is fucked - got quoted for $4,000

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is n/o/rcal ded?

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>>16311946
>$4k
WEW LAD FKN HIGH SCORE
>everything is fucked
does this mean transmission? what about struts?
we need details, feed us an/o/n

>>16311960

Strut is bent, CV joint is fucked, sway bar is fucked - they said the noise was from the sway bar hitting the axle. lower control arm fucked as well, wheel fucked, knuckle joint fucked, wheel bearing fucked. Half the shit they have to replace on both sides.

car is older with high mileage. Knowing my luck I'd spend all the money and the something else with break.

just kill me pls

>>16311997
>trans is not kill
i don't understand why it's $4k
you could do all of this yourself for under $1k including tool purchases
>$3k of labor
did u take it to the dealership?

>>16312022

>did u take it to the dealership?

yes

>you could do all of this yourself for under $1k including tool purchases

I hope you're right

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>>16312043
>took it to the stealership
well there's your problem, their hourly rates are ridiculous and they hate working on old cars
>was probably a setup for you to trade in your car
also i know you can do the work yourself, the hardest things will be replacing the knuckle joint and installing the CVs and the wheel bearing races
those are like 3/5 difficulty
>I belieb in (You)
also look upon this as a chance to upgrade your sway bar and struts and maybe get a good used set of wheels off CL
if the vehicle was high mileage then changing the CV halfshafts would have to be done soon anyway so cheer up br/o/
>remember that some chain part stores rent tools for free

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Should I get a third gen Camaro as my second car ever?

If so, how much do they usually go for?

>>16311997
What's the vehicle?

>>16311856
Thanks for the info, but yeah I know for a fact it won't pass with what it is. I'm from a state without smog tests so you can get away with whatever on it or not you know?

Forgot I made this post by the way, should've checked back earlier.

>>16312270
Yeah they're pretty fucking decent, expect to pay anywhere from 2 to 5k

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>>16312446
>won't pass with what it is
cagey/10 bruh just say you have a straightpipe
>whatever on it or not ya know?
no i don't know you didn't tell me but if you had i'd say junkyard cats and o2 sensors are pretty cheap

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>I'm desperate
I need a workshop manual for the 2.0L Mazda KF-DE engine
Halp everything is in Russian

>>16311949

Do you mind if I save this image? It's a real laugh m8

>>16312205

I'm think I'm going to do it myself. I wouldn't have if it wasn't for your encouragement. Thank you anon

>>16312329

2002 civic si

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So I bought a shitbox the other day, and everything fine and dandy, but while practicing how to learn stick in a parking lot I noticed there was a terrible noise while turning full lock. I looked and the problem seems to be the wheels being too big and hitting the inside of the wheel well. What should I do here? I'm assuming I'll need new tires that are smaller. I'd like to get new wheels because these are kind of ugly but thats probably too expensive

>>16313896
Buy smaller wheels.

>>16313896
You answered that yourself, go back to the original tires or get new wheels with a smaller offset so they stick out a little more, or get some spacers
Other than cutting the plastic inside the wheel wells there is not much else you can do

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Someone tried stealing my blazer but just ended up mashing the tumbler. I replaced it but now I can't get it to turn to start and the shifter is stuck in park.

Is this a computer/security issue? Where did I go wrong??

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>>16314132
Assuming nothing else beside the barrel was broken or tampered with, it could be that the transponder receiver on your barrel broke of fell off, they are usually sold separately.

A lot of times they look like pic related, it's a plastic ring around the barrel that could easily be mistaken for a cosmetic trim piece, they may be shaped differently though.

Try to see if your receiver is still where it is supposed to be and that it is connected properly.

Other than that, check if the fuckers broke something else or cut some wires down there.

When I start my car up it shows the engine over heating signal on the dashboard but then after a couple minutes it goes away. Scarin the shit out of me right. Is this a dashboard problem or a coolant problem?

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What is it that i'm looking at here. Someone smashed this bolt or whatever. What part is it so I can buy a replacement. I need to replace the calipers and rotors but I found this. I had just bought the car so I don't know what i'm looking at.

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>>16314353
that's called "Staking" a nut. its a type of fastener retention for CV shafts.

pic related

>>16314383
So this means i'd have to replace the axle?

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>>16314395
axle is fine and nut is fine. fastener retention is what it sounds like, a fail-safe is shit decides to loosen off.

another style of retention is castle nut and cotter pin. if the nut isn't on tight enough, the pin would have to shear before the nut would back off. pic related

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Hello friends

When I get a garage sorted I'll be using it to park a modified Lada Niva 4x4

I'm wondering if it'll be worth buying some low power fans and having a small window/vent open for when I wash the car after offroading or bring it home after being out in the rain.
The theory behind this being that it would dry the car considerably faster and minimize the possibility of rust that the Niva is prone to.

Any opinions?

>>16314353
>I need to replace the calipers and rotors
Don't worry about the staked nut. That's attached to the hub, which is separate from the rotors. And the calipers.

The rotor is usually held on to the hub by either the wheel or a single bolt.

>>16314431
to dry out the interior type deal? if your carpets regularly get wet when you go offroading, it would be a good idea personally I'd just leave the car out in the sun, but that's not always a viable option.

Might be a good idea to get the car oil sprayed to prevent rust aswell. Do it after cleaning off mud and other shit from your undercarriage, I don't know how through the guys work at the oil spray places are.

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>>16314434
Oh ok, I skimmed over some videos and diagrams of how to replace brakes. It's all new to me. I'm fairly confident that if I look at some videos I can do this. There's just still things I don't understand. Also I saw that I would need a torque wrench but i'm not sure what size I need. It looks the the bolt says one half.

>>16298440
hey guys, i'm new here and i see alot of pictures of anon's car with a WAT sticker.
Why's that? Are they 'merely' /our guys/? Are they /o/ffspring? (so to speak)

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I pulled these God knows how old rear brake pads from my car and replaced them with brembo even though they're hardly worn.
My car used to screech like mad when braking, now it doesn't.

Do brakes go "bad" over time?

How to start car if starter is kill? Can you jump it off using another vehicle?

>>16298643
What if it has rust? Is it possible to remove?

Let's say you live in Maryland, hypothetically. If you wanted to buy a car in Vermont, how the fuck would you do that? I don't necessarily mean title/tag/inspection, but do I have to physically GO to Vermont?

Is there some safe way to buy the title and they have a car shipped to me? Or is the easiest way to just cut the crap, take a plane there, and drive the car in question back?

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What's the best V6 sedan thats either RWD/AWD for under 15k?

My 2009 g37x keeps pulling to the left, it is driving me nuts.

The tires are fine, changing over from summer -> winter and the issue persists
Air pressure in the tires is fine
alignment was performed
pads and rotors were changed (it was time anyways)
front calipers were inspected, cleaned and put back on

after all of that, the pulling is still there, what the fuck mang

any ideas ?

>>16314498
desu you don't need a torque wrench. Tighten the bracket-to-knuckle bolts to Euro spec (gutentight) and the slide pin bolts just tight enough that they won't vibrate loose, hand tight with a 3/8" ratchet is fine

>>16315088
Bump-start it down a hill

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So I need to replace my classic car's wiring harness and the best value one is designed for "modified" vehicles only. (Pic Related is it's pre-purchase warning).

My car is currently running:
60 amp two-wire alternator
single point distributor
standard sized battery
carb
no aftermarket mods/changes short of a new stereo, everything is essentially stock

This harness is advertised as the go-to choice for handling 100+ amp alternators with wiring support for various electrical modifications (electric fan, air suspension, high voltage headlights, etc.).

I don't understand why they specify so heavily that the harness is for a high current alternators/modified vehicles only. As long as I don't add any extra draw on the system, it shouldn't matter should it?

So if I just install an electronic ignition as well as continue using a 60 amp alternator (in a 1-wire setup), will any other components be negatively affected?

And even if I do switch to a 130amp alternator, that change alone wouldn't require me to upgrade anything else (igntion coil, battery, etc.) would it?

Im terrible with electrical stuff and really don't want to re-fry my whole harness...

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What is this /o/?
My trunk won't open on my 1994 Firebird and I think this might be the latch (though I can't even turn the key to open it). I know it's not the electric release failing.

>>16316323
Post alignment specs

>>16316505
Where did the latch come from if you can't get the trunk open?

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>>16312710
More specifically, where's the thermostat?
Everything is so cramped I can't see shit. I assume it's at some point where the hose meets the engine block, or radiator?

I think it's under the distributor, pic related. If I remove the distributor how do I have to calibrate it again when I put it back on? How do I do that?

>>16316528
Are you working on a 4 or 6 cylinder?
Either way, I'm pretty sure it's where the radiator hose meets the engine, on the left

>>16316523
Not sure. Bought the car and this was in the backseat.

>>16316552
V6, Where it connects on the left side of the picture looks completely molded into the block. I'll get some more photos in a second.

>>16316575
If it is a KF-DE I'm 90% certain that's where it is. Pull the hose off and peek inside, you should be able to see it.

>>16316505
>>16316569

found it 4 u

http://www.ebay.com/itm/350617246351?rmvSB=true

93 Chevy Camaro RH Rear Seat Back Rest Backrest Latch Release Lever - Handle

It appears it's a release for the backrest

>>16316661
Thanks so much anon, I guess I have to climb into the trunk and start disassembling things to find out why it won't open.

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>>16316514

>>16316811
Do you live in a RHD country?

>>16316830
no

>>16311856
Or just don't change your license and always remain a visitor.

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>>16314343
Probably a faulty coolant temp sensor.
Don't be scared, there is no way the engine is overheating for the first few minutes after you start it

>>16316528
http://japancars.ru/index.php?route=catalog/mazda

There you go, the site is in russian, but the catalog itself is in English. Either get your VIN in there or click the other tab next to the VIN one to sort through the models.
Once you have the models, you need to choose something from the second drop down menu, by the looks of it it seems it makes you choose the model year of your car. Once that's done, click the blue button on the right and the english part catalogue will appear.

Pic related is from a random mazda3, the thermostat is number 15-172, you can find yours just as easily.

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Problem: Squeaking & burning smell from engine bay around idler pulley and pulley tensioner

Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1L V6 (110 thousand miles)

Initial (Home) Diagnostic: As seen in the attached photo, the Red circle shows where I'm getting the squeaking sound from. Looking at the Yellow circle (pulley tensioner) I noticed the wheel wasn't turning at all with the engine on and in Park. This leads me to believe that the tensioner needs to be replaced, as well as the idler pulley too.

I want to know a few different things: Is this diagnostic correct? Is the pulley tensioner wheel supposed to freely spin or stay locked? What else should I replace with both pulleys? Belt too?

Anything else I need to know?

If you need any additional information or photos, I'll do my best to provide.

Thank you so much for the help

>Pic Related

>>16318341

i actually just changed mine on my malibu where the idler pulley locked up and popped my belt off

the tensioner pulley is supposed to move and put pressure on the belt so it doesnt slip

Just make sure the teeth line up for the tensioner and you dont first put it in backwards like i did and also a 3/8th mini breaker bar is godlike to remove tensioner

.>>16318341
Yes, the idler is supposed to spin freely, just like the tensioner. The bearing in the idler probably broke and jammed the pulley.

The burning smell is coming from your belt getting very hot because of the friction with the pulley.

For a definitive diagnosis you can remove the belt and try to hand-turn both the idler and the tensioner while applying some lateral force to the pulleys to somewhat simulate the belt load. They should spin freely when you turn and load them, you shouldn't feel roughness or grinding or any free play in any direction. Since you already saw the idler is jammed, this is mostly a test for the tensioner so you know if it needs to be replaced too.

If you feel the pulley being "bumpy" or that there is something grinding inside it, then it means the bearing is bad and you should replace the whole thing before it jams like the idler and burns another belt.

Once you know what needs to be done, go get a new idler, belt (it's probably ruined) and possibly the tensioner too. See if they can also give you new bolts, sometimes they are included in the packaging.

What are the advantage of 4-2-1-headers as opposed to 4-1-headers?

>>16318358
>>16318421

Thank you both so much for the help! I'll go ahead and do what you recommend later today (as I am busy right now). I'll keep you updated on how things go.

Again, thanks so much!

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What is the cable in red called? And where can I get a bushing for the part in green?

>>16318723
Looks like that's the cruise control linkage.
Or throttle linkage.

As for the bushing, what engine is it?

>>16318763
'85 m20b25

>>16318763
>>16318770

Actually nvm, it actually is just the cruise control, which I don't really care for. Thanks for the help!

>>16318770
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-OE-Bearing-Accelerator-Cruise-Cable-Guide-Clip-for-3-5-7-8-Series-E30-/351192120205?hash=item51c4ae7b8d:g:IYIAAOSwLVZVv0Dc&vxp=mtr

>>16318853
thanks!

>>16318433
Torque, you can gain a bit from a 4-1 header whereas the 4-2-1 is a bit more restrictive

What are good bassy car door speakers, not looking to spend more than 250$

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Anyone know which Recaro seats these are?

should I buy an exhaust or can I just buy the muffler? I mean, the rest of it is just a pipe, right?

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>>16319457
better pics incoming

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>>16319457
>>16319470

>>16319467
You can buy just a muffler. But if you're rebuilding the entire exhaust system you might as well buy it as a unit, unless you're confident in your welding skills.

>>16319055
thanks lad!

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>>16317274
>implying this isn't a felony
neat

>>16315184
>wanting to buy a car sight unseen
no. don't you east coast assholes have trains?

>>16315088
>if you hear a click
bendix is engaging, but otor is going out
hit that shit really hard with a hammer or equivalent
>if you hear no click
bendix could be stuck or unit could be toast
just to be safe hit that shit really hard with a hammer or equivalent

>>16316470
>implying anyone here knows anything about electricals
it should be okay since you are only going to update ignition system, but they have a phone number; call them and ask and remember to include how many watts you stereo is
>would i have to upgrade if i got a better alternator?
no.

what could cause a knocking/cracking sound from my front wheel?
FWD, doesn't happen below 15mph, knocking is consistent but cracking isn't
never heard something like this before, completely baffling

There is an 015 renegade for sale in the corner lot. Should I?

>>16319770
does it happen when you hit bumps?
>could be ball joint or control arm bushings
does it happen when you're turning?
>cv joints are going out
it sounds like both but don't rule out motor mounts or bad struts

>>16319814
no.

>>16319867
neither, it's when I'm going in a straight line over smooth pavement
usually I'm not going fast enough when turning, so I haven't noticed if it makes a difference
I noticed a bulge on the front driverside tire (which is where the noise seems to be coming from) and I'm going to replace that tomorrow but I've never head of a tire making a noise like that, there must be something else going on as well
it's like I'm running over a branch repeatedly

Alright /o/ I'm sure you can help me out here.
My car is a Saab 9000, it has electronic ignition/injection and a pretty modern engine management system. However, I'm 99% sure it doesn't have cam sensors, only a CPS. I can't figure out how the ECU can tell when which cylinder is in a compression stroke as opposed to an exhaust stroke - after all, if cylinder 1 (for example) is at TDC - which is what the CPS indicates - we don't know whether it's about to start an intake stroke or a power stroke.

What am I missing here?

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after doing my 120k mile service I'm having a bit of trouble setting timing- I replaced my crank pulley during the service with a lightened one and although it does have the timing marking that you have to light up with a timing gun on it the way it's positioned relative to where the stock pulley had its mark makes it impossible to see. Can I dab some paint on the new aluminum crank pulley to make the mark visible? What kind of paint is best to use? pic related

not the best artist but I hope the pic explains what I mean- basically the stock pulley mark is long enough where it sticks out from the timing cover degree marks, but the aftermarket one is short and doesn't so you can't see it when you flash the timing gun and look at the marks. What I'm wondering is if I can grab some paint and "draw" out the timing mark and make it a bit longer so I can see it. Will a small dab of paint hurt my belts?

>>16320099
Nevermind, wikipedia of all places answered my question.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trionic_T5.5
T5 uses the spark plugs/DI cassette to detect combustion.

What does QTDDTOT mean?

My guess is

>cutie demon dicks terminal ovaries timeout

>>16320110
>Can I dab some paint on the new aluminum crank pulley to make the mark visible? What kind of paint is best to use?

Yes.
Whatever paint in a paint marker is good enough.

>Will a small dab of paint hurt my belts?
Not in any meaningful way, though it's best to not get any on the belts in the first place.

>>16308794
If you use a band clamp you wont need to weld anything in

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pye-hvc10?seid=srese1&cm_mmc=pla-google-_-shopping-_-srese1-_-pypes-performance-exhaust&gclid=CNz-gdPk9NACFVM9gQodhjcIvw

>>16299115
You need to isolate where the noise is coming from. I know when I had a mirror replaced on my truck the gasket was not mounted properly and that caused the noise problem.

>>16304695
Look for an older used shitbox, i just picked up a 98 buick for 400$. One starter, 3 cans of freon, and 3 relays later the car runs like a champ.

>>16314866
Dust and oxidation will settle on the various components of the breaks. The shimmiying of the components sliding over the dust is the source of the noise.

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>>16320099
A camshaft position sensor on it's own is enough to tell whether or not it's on an intake or power stroke because, well, the position of the camshaft determines that.
And whether or not the cylinder is on power stroke doesn't matter all that much. Wasted spark is a thing. Pic related: 4 cylinders, 2 coils.

>>16320136
Questions That Don't Deserve Their Own Thread.
AKA Stupid Questions, Stupid Answers: The Thread.

>>16316470
With electrical stuff you need to make sure that there are appropriate grounds to the chassis and engine block at the various components of the system. Another component you need to worry about is if this wiring harness is for an alternator with a built in rectifier or not. You also need to consider the ratings of the fuses on the stock car to what the aftermarket harness is, if the aftermarket harness has a higher amp fuse than the car, use the car's rated fuse for that circuit to avoid problems. Furthermore, if your wiring system can handle higher amperage than the stock it is fine, it is only when the stock system is designed for higher current on a given rail then what you replace with that problems will occour.

Also, looking at this system I can see that you need to find many places on the chassis to mount the ground wires. You will want to coat everything in some kind of grease to prevent oxidation of the terminals.

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Can someone tell me what this thing is.
It's screwed on under my dash.
Definitely not OEM

>>16320233
Yeah but my car doesn't have that. See >>16320114

>>16320257
Car bomb activator? That's kind of spooky what's it wired into?

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Hey /o/, I need ideas on how to fix the issue of a tire rubbing the spring perch in a McPherson strut type suspension

The situation is this: the tire is just too tall (too much sidewall) by about an eight of an inch, and there's a full inch of contact between the tire and the spring perch, so spacers are a no-go unless something else is done to help the situation, but I can't really think of something to that effect, is there anything else I can do to move the damper relative to the wheel?

So far the only options I have in my mind (besides wheel spacers+something else) are getting OE dampers that have a higher spring perch, relative to the wheel spindle (unlikely), or OE dampers that have spring perches oriented in a different way from the current ones (possibly hard to find out/ensure if it would work), OR going for coil-overs that have small enough springs to clear the tires (that should be no problem), which I wouldn't mind all that much, since the suspension is in need of some attention, although it's a costly patch-up work...

Anybody have an idea on how to help the situation? I've been looking around for info & help, but so far I got nothing

>>16320298
I never actually followed the wire.
I was replacing cluster bulbs
>po had removed check engine bulb (luckily still not lit)
And I saw this, I'm lazy so I just took a pic and hoped /o/ could identify it.

>>16320257
Truck? Looks like wiring for a brake controller or maybe a plow.control?

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Hey again, what would be a good way to troubleshoot my trunk not opening. The electric release clicks on the passenger side, but does not work, and I can't turn the key at all to open it either.

>>16320352
Yeah, it's a ranger.
And the plow control makes sense, just moved to colorado and bought it from a construction company.

>>16320312
loosen the strut bolts and camber the wheel out lol

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>>16320584
Anon pls

how out of date is the sticky?
is it still valid advice?

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Car is a 2004 Chevy Impala. Base model with the 3400. What the fuck does this mean? Pulling the ebrake doesn't affect it at all. It shows up every time I accelerate hard or corner hard. Sometimes it turns off a few seconds after, sometimes it stays on for minutes.

>>16322235
>>16322235
Low brake fluid. Sensor gets uncovered when sloshed around. Check for leaks or pads that are about worn out.

>>16319723
>>16320237

I know im a bit late, but thanks for the input. I ended up calling them today and they said it shouldn't be a problem as long as I have a 1 wire alt. and electronic ignition.

>>16320312
Is this happening after a modification you did on the car, like getting the wrong tires or wheels with a too big offset; or is it "stock"?
Because in the first case you need to get back to the previous set up if you don't want to get coil overs.

I am also assuming the contact patch is too big to just grind a little bit of excess material from the perch.

>>16320233
Thanks famalam

>>16322988
Car is stock. Tires are indeed too big, about an inch too wide, although the real issue is they're approx. 1/8 of an inch too tall. Can't really go back to the old setup, got 4 tires for cheaper than the price of a single one, and I'm 160 miles away from the store I bought them from...and with 13 year old tires on the car, I needed to do something (holy fuck, people can't take care of their cars for shit). The kicker is, we swapped and tested one tire on the front and rear passenger sides, and it didn't have an issue, but the driver's side perch is oriented differently and it causes rubbing, whereas the passenger side clears it no problem

Grinding the perch seems plausible, but then the spring itself might rub the tire. The perch indexes the spring into a fixed position, so I can't rotate it to make the coil clear that exact spot

All I could come up with besides dampers/coil-overs, is adding a camber plate and then adjusting the camber at the upper strut hole/spindle bolt, which along with a large enough spacer might clear the perch, but it seems like a bit of a hassle to fix such a silly issue

>>16323727
A spacer could be a temporary solution, but it might look bad depending on how far out you need to push the wheel.

If you expose the spring by grinding the perch, then obviously don't grind at all, I was referring to grinding excess material (if any), not the functional part.

Have you tried playing with tire pressure? Maybe you can "fix" it by going a bit higher or lower without going too far out of the optimal pressure range.

I don't think a camber plate will fix the issue because the wheel will just follow the whole strut as if they were one piece and nothing would change regardless of how much caber you give it. A spacer should be enough unless you risk rubbing the fender with the tire

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>>16324023
Like I said, the spacer would probably have to be about an inch wide to fully clear it, and at that point, the tire would easily rub the fender when going over bumps, and I'm not talking about the tiny "lip" around the wheel arch...but I'm not counting on the spacer alone solving the issue anyways

I'll see if I can deflate the tire enough to do anything. Maybe that+grinding off that itty bit of spring perch could do, all I need is about 1,5 mm of clearance, it seems. What I'm worried about is if it'll be stronk enough to hold up

I mentioned camber plates, but not alone. They would add camber to the strut+spring, but I'd negate the effect at the wheel by "pulling out" the top-most spindle bolt, which holds onto the strut. That would increase the negative camber on the strut while the spindle/tire would remain constant (if things are done correctly). I don't like the idea though, because the strut is obviously designed for a fixed camber...

The more I see it, the more it seems a different damper/spring will have to happen

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Would I be able to bend this piece of the panel to accept a new parking light housing? I need this fixed by the 20th and all the local places are slammed due to the winter weather wrecking cars, but the bulb housing and wiring and the plastic hood attachment are all intact. What do you think?

Sorry for shitty pic.

>>16324604
Yeah i get your point, if you plan on upgrading to coilovers anyway, then try your fix until you buy them, otherwise you should get the right tires.
I think the money would be spent better toward good tires than coilovers that you may not be interested into.

It sucks to waste good tires that you just bought, but it's better than risking a blown tire or playing with the camber like that.

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>>16325119
Close-up of the problem area. On this generation of Camry's the brake light housing is attached only by an indent it fits into on the left, a plastic snap on the inside right, and the plastic attachment that connects to the hood. The car took a hit and the fender is indented by the single large dent you can see that is bending it inwards concavely.

Theoretically I only need to straighten it out enough to allow the parking light housing to be mounted on the hood attachment; so I might not need it to be perfect as much as just allow the housing a snug fit even if that means having to jam it in.

>>16325144
Seems like a damage that can be fixed "close enough" with a pair of pliers, a small hammer and a bunch of big flat screwdrivers

>>16325169
That's what I'm thinking. I just called a local pick-a-part and they've got the housing I need, so I think I'll pick one up and give it a go.

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Ok, question. I drive an auto tragic 2016 Mazda 3. Pic related is the shifter. Is it possible to replace the shift knob? I just think that would be a delightful mod to do. I'm not even sure if the button in the knob does anything.

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Today i got “new“ hankook summer tires for my old 94 fiesta shitbox for just 150 eurobucks. Did i do good? Tires with rims.

>>16325423
No you suck at taking pictures, and no those don't look like proper summer tires.

>>16325274
The button is supposed to lock the lever in place so as to keep it from getting knocked out of whatever position its in while driving.

Yes you theoretically could change the shift knob but it probably won't be straightforward "take knob off, replace with aftermarket knob" as you could do with a manual shifter.

>>16325425
Why tho? They're not bald, the rims aren't scratched to hell and back and they're not chinese shit tires

>>16298440
how hard is it to shorten rear axles?

>>16325481
They look like all seasons, they certainly aren't low profile. but there again its a shit picture so go figure.

>>16325487
Depends on the vehicle and what differential it has, and whether its SRA or IRS.

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>>16325131
Yeah, I'll have to pony up for a set of coilovers soon, and from what I've been researching, a Bilstein-based entry-level set isn't much more than a set of 4 tires, so it only makes sense to go for it

For now, it seems I'll have to use a 10-12mm spacer, to make use of the tire's inner camber, which should already give enough room according to my ever trusty Chinese caliper and shoddy measurements. If not, I'll see wat do...

Thanks for the time and advice, it's very appreciated, Anon

>>16325494
it's got irs in the rear. how much harder will it be, if possible to shorten them?

Is it safe to use 91% isopropyl alcohol on tinted windows? I'm trying to clean and demoisturize them so that they fog a little less

>>16325532
I assume you want to shorten the half shafts?

Its not something you'll be able to do on your own, youll have to call a drive line shop, and odds are they won't do it either.

Why do you need to shorten them?

>>16325489
Nope, not all-seasons. Just normal summer tires. Must be my shitty picture.

I found a 2011 Impreza Hatchback for $14000 cdn. 90k kms mint condition. Is this a terrible deal and what should I offer? Are these reliable and durable cars? I drive up to 1k kms a week and on shifty roads in shifty weather. Any better choice's?

>>16325650
thankfully it turns out that the axles aren't irs so i don't need them custom made

i need to shorten the axles because i'm working on a diesel drift project and the only cars with enough power are rusty 4x4 pajeros. fitting everything in my tiny jap car will be a bitch but i'll find a way

xj cherokee w/ 3 inch lift

30.00 x 9.50
or
31.00x 10.50

on stock 15x7 steelies?
its my daily so be gentle

>>16325878
30x9.5 or smaller.

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>raining like hell
>driving ten under
>cantseeshitcaptain.jpg
>fucking SLIGHT curve in road
seriously the city planning division can suck a bag of dicks
>don't notice and slam brakes as left turn lane thing comes up
>BAM
>cross oncoming lane and limp into parking lot
>pop hood, engine compartment looks fine
>check front right wheel, rim is fine and tire is not popped

could've been a lot worse but I was still pissed

the red line was my path of travel right up until I noticed the curve and panicked, then blue was my uncontrolled skid as I lost traction and hit the curb

tomorrow I'm planning on taking a better look at the right side, obviously an alignment is in order, but any other things I should be looking for while I'm under there?

>>16326743
Check out your tie rods and control arms.

Lol I hope I get a quick answer. Car won't start, I'm currently in a parking lot waiting for my ride.

Anyways I turn the key and hear a whirring, followed by some staccato noise from the engine. Rapid fire, you know. I figured it was the cold but it went turn over AT ALL.

My cel has been on, I figured it was the o2 sensor but I guess not. Oh well, it's an old car, but can she be fixed?

>>16327729
How old is your battery? Sounds like it took a shit.

The thing to do is jiggle your battery connections. They get corrosion built up on the posts sometimes and moving them around breaks through the corrosion.

>>16327741
That might be it. Can cold do that easily? It's 10f here now.

>>16327743
Cold doesn't cause corrosion, humidity plus acid does.

What cold does do, is cause the chemical reaction in the battery to slow down, meaning you have less current available to turn the engine over. And a cold engine takes more current to crank than a warm one.

So, both those effects means any corrosion will have a more pronounced effect.

>>16327743
tl;dr jiggle your connections if you can. If that doesn't work buy a new battery.

>>16327751
>>16327759
Actually had a wrench and wire brush in my car, took it apart and cleaned it, to no avail. I could have sworn this battery is only 6 months old, damn. Oh well. Time to sit out the cold I guess.

>>16327768
Only 6 months old? You should make sure your alternator is up to snuff before you get a new battery. A 6 month old battery should not be shitting itself.

Hey guys, real new to this stuff but if I got this https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/5918481826.html got a new a engine for it is it like having a brand new car?

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>>16325878
31s. If you go any smaller you'll regret it almost immediately. Trust me.

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So i cleaned my “new“ wheels and labeled the tires with a white tire-pen. What do you think /o/?

>>16328636
Looks stupid, and you still suck at taking pictures of your shitty all season tires.

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>>16328518
A thirteen year old, used car is never like having a brand new car. Like it says, it already needs wheel bearings and a steering rack (might be expensive). Who knows how it was taken care of/maintained, and given the modifications it has+the type of car it is, I'd bet it was beaten on. Never mind the new engine, because the transmission/clutch, brakes, suspension, chassis, electrics/electronics, and other bits could have issues of their own

Remember that cars are complex, and have many systems, and without knowledge on how they were treated and maintained during their life, or without knowing their current condition (which is pretty much impossible most of the time) it's risky to jump into things

Unless you are willing to take risks, you need information, and quite a lot of it

>>16328655
Jesus Christ anon... i'm literaly crying right now desu senpai

>>16328636
>He bought a tire pen, marketed as a tire pen

>>16329124
Yeah, so? It was only 5 euros, so why should i give a shit? Did the same with my winter tires... some kind of 90s vibe... what else should i have used?

>>16329159
For the last time those are clearly all seasons

>>16328919
Lol. I am not even the same guy that started on you. Was just joking, weenie. The lettering actually looks really good. But you need a better camera for sure.

>>16329159
Normal paint markers that are half of that price.
It's not that they are expensive, it's that you were sold something that doesn't really exist, like "high end" HDMI cables

How does an engine with variable displacement work with a supercharger?
If the supercharger is pumping in X amount of air for 8 cylinders in operation, wouldn't that be way too much air to pump in to only 4 cylinders?
I feel like I'm missing something...
I'm also guessing that wouldn't be a problem for a turbo because the excess air would just get dumped at the waste gate.

Should I fork the money for a good quality impact wrench Or just keep using a cheater bar ?

>>16329452

It'll work fine. Last I knew, "variable displacement" motors just cut off fuel injectors when cruising, they didn't shut down the valve train for those cylinders or anything, so the supercharger will still be supplying air to all 8 cylinders, but only 4 of them will be getting fuel, so only 4 will fire.

To be a real variable displacement motor, they'd have to use something like Koenigseggs free valve or something and just leave all the valves open when there was no fuel going to the cylinders. If they actually did that, there would be problems with running boost on a variable displacement motor. In that case, if the OEM wanted to retain boost while in variable displacement mode (unlikely), they'd have to use something like a dual plenum intake, with one that closes off when the cylinders drop out. But, since variable displacement is normally used for fuel savings, chances are they wouldn't bother, as having boost while trying to get better fuel economy would be a bit pointless.

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What car is this?

Chrysler 300C 2007 any good my mangs? I dont like it feels to luxurious just want to know more about it. Its 7000 euro feels like too low for it. Whats the catch. Is it faulty and requires high maintenence?

>>16329487
That makes sense. Appreciate the input. I guess in that case, you wouldn't bother to dump excess air through the waste gate on a turbo either.

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So i've been thinking of building a destroker (for the revs) volvo b230 with pic related, what should i have in mind or should i just scratch that idea?

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>>16319770
>>16319884
turned out to be a loose mudguard
fucking hell

>>16329500
Amx? the fenders don't look right though

>>16330719
Nevermind its a javelin. Duh.

>>16320378
you might hve to crawl in from inside but check the latch, its probably fucked.

>>16328629
that looks like a very midwestern backyard/garage

New thread, folks. This one's about done.
>>16329364

Will 04 Mustang rims fit on an 03 Grand Marquis with a spacer? There's a good deal nearby.

>>16331384
http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/Wheel-Bolt-Pattern-Cross-Reference-Database.asp