QTDDTOT / SQT

>>16378625
Is a partial kammback worth mouning to a car for increased topspeed and fuel economy?

>>16378625
I need to take the cylinder head off of my 25yo shit box, but i'm afraid of snapping the exhaust manifolds bolts. What are the chances of me fucking everything up?

>>16378665
That depends mostly on the amount of rust on these bolts.

>>16378625
What effects the sound of an engine? I've seen 2 different i4 engines, similar displacement and borexstroke numbers but one sounds like a 4banger and the other a truck. What could be doing this?

It's not anything like the exhaust as it follows the entire line, not just some vapefag putting on a 4" fartcannon. CA18 vs SR20 if anyone cares

>>16378693
Maybe the induction noise gets out of one wthout a induction muffler.

>>16378716
Good point. I'll have to look more into he specifics of each with regards to shit like that. Didn't consider the intakes as much

>>16378625
going to a pick the part place today to look for a grille, its a bring your own tool place. a screw driver is really all I should need right? it should just be clips and maybe retaining screws, the car didnt come with a grille so im not sure

>>16378741
Pretty much, maybe some long pockets as well to sneak that stuff out.

I'd recommend cargo shorts/pants, they look bad but you'd be surprised how many injectors you can smuggle out free to sell off

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>>16378654
Anything that starts looking like a wing will improve economy.
http://www.aerocivic.com/

>>16378765
But is it worth building one?

>>16378741
Take a ratchet, 8mm and 10mm socket as well as the screwdriver

>>16378753
>>16378772
thanks anons

are coolants flushes necessary if things are running correctly as far as you can tell?

Opinions on old rx7? Keep the 12a or swap to 13b?

My goal is na power, I was thinking I could buy a 13b, street port, turbo, and set up my rx7 to take it, keep the 12a and look for another shell, so that way I can get my turbo and na fix.

But for the short term, 12a or 13b?

>>16378922
I have a half bridgeported 13B in my FB. It's way too much for the street. Probably about 200whp, NA. Peak power was raised to about 9000rpm and there's nothing down low. Like an 80s turbo car but more severe. Loud as hell too. Definitely do a less aggressive port or else you'll be waking up the whole county with braps.

>>16378780
Yes because of the sediment you can't see in the engine

>>16378780
coolant flush for

>doing something in cooling system (replacing water pump, hoses, rad, etc)
>coolant looks like fucking shit (brown - rusty)

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How does a Saab 93 1.9 150cv bear daily use
unreliable, consume ?
anyone has experiences with Saab?

Why does my 91 ranger idle so terribly? Once I get up to around 40mph it's nearly silent compared to this. Notice it sounds like it was about to stall out half way through video or something. I've read about the IAC which I will check soon if it needs cleaned, the check engine light has been for the awhile but I was told that was because the temp guages are mostly dead which I am replacing in the video, engine light still on so have a scanner coming thursday.

sendvidcom/smq8zrte

>>16379217
>temp gauages

I meant almost every gauge is non-working. I have an entire cluster replacement but I can't get any slack on the speedometer cable to pull it out to unplug and put in the new one so I'm testing if I can just swap out the individual modules as some people have suggested as a resolution for no slack behind cluster.

Bought a new car.

Stereo makes a weird whining noise when it is on. I feel as if it shines higher as my RPMs increase.

Cables leading to amplifier all over the place in the rear. Driver speaker doesn't work.

Is this some interference thing from wires running parallel? How to fix?

where to get high quality beaded seat cover?

my walmart one is starting to fall apart finally.

kill engine via key
engine is gasoline
continues to sputter and try to run after it's been shut off

what do?

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The hood latch of my shitbox is half broken, instead of welding is it okay just to install hood pins? i think they have it at autozone, pic related

>>16379312
Your ignition system seems to interfere with you audio system, put a capaciator between the positive and negative power cable of you audio.

>>16379356
Are you arab

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I want to get some cheapo braided brake lines for my aw11 since the brakes are a little lacking and I really don't trust the 30 year old ones. Are braided lines a complete meme? I'm looking for something cheap like this, since I don't want to dump too much money into the thing to begin with.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FRONT-REAR-STAINLESS-STEEL-HOSE-BRAKE-LINE-85-89-TOYOTA-MR2-MR-2-AW11-W10-BLUE-/201086144517?hash=item2ed1ab1005:g:MuwAAOSw37tWDKi5&vxp=mtr

>>16379381
what vehicle? for how long? What type of fuel are you using?

>>16379411
>reducing resale for the same or more cost to fix it right
get one from a junkyard

>>16379448
>are braided brakes a meme?
they expand less but usually the cost isn't worth it
>also anecdotal evidence that braided lines fail sooner than crappy rubber lines that expand

>>16379381
Carburetted or EFI?

>>16379411
Hood pins work fine, but they won't keep your bonnet as firmly as the traditional latch.
The bonnet will probably vibrate like crazy unless you install them so they pull quite hard on it, which will bend the metal pretty noticeably over time

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>>16378625
Will a 275/35-20 tire fit on a 20x8.5 wheel without too much issue? Specifically, I'm looking at getting Mickey Thompson Street Comps on staggered AMR wheels. 305/35-20 on 20x10's in the rear and 275/35-20 on 20x8.5 in the front. The smallest wheel width recommended for the 275/35-20 is 9", so if it won't work I'd have to drop to a 255/35-20 which will be a bit narrow.

I got a used 2015 Toyota Corolla and the manual says its recommended to use Toyota brand motor oil should I buy that or it's just snek oil and it's ok for me to use any other brand?

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What would be a good beginners car to buy cheep in America for someone who doesn't know how to work on cars but really wants to? Preferably muscle or Tuner

>>16379157
>NOT wanting to wake the whole country up with braps
Why even own a rotary?

Got an old car from the 80's (87 iirc), and the service manual mentions that asbestos gaskets might have been used in the car. Am I just being a pussy, or is there a chance that there is asbestos gaskets, and where would they most likley be used?

>>16379831
Any 90's Honda Civic or prelude and if you want to be a special snowflake any 90's Toyota Corolla. For muscle any 90's Ford Mustang

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How much should this cost to fix? At a shop and DIY

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>>16379950

I need to top up some gear oil (some dropped out while rebuilding the CV axle) and the transmission calls for API GL-4, which I can't find locally and I can't wait to order. My understanding is that GL-5 is not compatible with GL-4 because it will react with the brass in the synchros.

Can I used GL-3 in a pinch? I understand the service life will be reduced, but otherwise will it be fine?

>>16379954

2005 Volvo S40 6 speed by the way, if it matters...

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Don't know much about cars, I need a car that'll take me from point A to point B reliably. I found a 2007 Ford Taurus with only 80k miles on it for under $5000, which is my limit. Looks good, drives good, but I've heard Tauruses can have transmission issues. Any advice? And recommendations for something else if you think the Taurus is a bad idea.

How hard is it to pull tires off wheels? My car has steelies and I want something that looks better but the tires are brand new.

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/k/ here, I need your help /o/

Got my first car, a beater 1998 Pontiac Grand Am, and it drove pretty well for about a month but yesterday it just gave out on me.

It won't start, it won't even turn over, I got a buddy to help my try and jump it but all it did was make a click sound when I tried to turn it on.

The dash lights turn on and headlights turned on at full power when hooked up but are dim when I turn the key once and they all shut off when I try to turn it over.

I think it may be my battery and my starter but my buddy keeps telling me its the alternator, I'm tight on money and was hoping to fix it myself.

Please help guys

>why can't cars be simple like my guns

>>16379969
The AX4 is known for having a weak parking pawl.
It's fine if you don't park on seriously steep hills. If you do, then you just have to set the parking brake.
The Taurus is a good appliance car. You're not going to win any races in one (Except maybe against a moped lel) but it's plenty roomy and comfy.

>>16380003
Bring it to a shop they need to be balanced as well. It's not impossible to do tires yourself but you need some know how and some specific tools to do it, and you can't do a dynamic balance at home once you're done

>>16380009

Get a new battery, chances are the one in it is fairly old. They normally have a date tag on the top which shows when it was installed, if it's more than a few years old, it'd be a good bet to replace it.

Next step, go to the hardware store and buy a $20 digital multimeter if you don't have one. Start car with the new battery, assuming the new battery works. Hook up your new multimeter to the battery and see what voltage it's putting out. It should be somewhere above 13 volts when the car is running.

If the voltage is low with the car running, chances are the alternator is bad. Google how to replace it.

Alternatively, you could google how to replace the alternator and just pull it off and bring it to advance auto or some other place that will test it for free. You can also bring them your battery and they'll charge it for free last I knew.

Also, when jump starting a car, have the running vehicle rev the engine a bit, like to 1500-2000 RPM or so, to make sure the alternator will put out enough volts/amps to charge the dead battery, and let it do that for 3-5 minutes. Some cars are smart enough to limit amperage output of the alternator at idle to keep the engine from stalling out, so just letting it idle may not do the trick.

>>16379705
Look in the manual, it will also say you need to buy oils of a certain specification that looks like API SN or ACEA C3

Oils are defined by two sequences, one is viscosity (like 5W30) and the other is the quality standard (like the two I just mentioned)
Viscosity alone says nothing about the quality of the oil, you can have both garbage oils and amazing oils with the same viscosity.
What defines the quality is the API/ACEA spec (first is American, the other is European).

Your engine has been designed with one oil or a small group of oils in mind, when you go shopping for oil, you need to look at the API/ACEA spec and then choose which viscosity suits you best based on ambient temperature.

So, if your manual says you need an ACEA A3/B3 or higher, for example, you can buy the cheapest oil you can find with that spec and be sure that your engine will survive it.

Unless you have different needs (like racing or towing a lot) you can just look at the recommended spec and be done with it.

Your manual says to buy Toyota oil because of commercial deals with oil suppliers, but nothing bad will happen to your engine if you buy different oils as long as you stay with the recommended spec.

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>>16380083
Thanks dude, I'll try this out

Have a smug Marine

>>16380009
Battery needs to be replaced and it wouldn't be a bad idea to have the alternator checked, but it not turning over is in no way a sign of a bad alternator.

Battery not getting charged is.

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I have a 2004 Monte Carlo 3.4 that is overheating sporadically. Long story short I have replaced the water pump, thermostat, and radiator cap. It seems that the coolant will all flow into the overflow tank and not returning to the radiator.

Any ideas? I am totally at a loss here. I can give more details if needed

I am sexually attracted to sharp edges and pop up headlights.

>>16380114
>It seems that the coolant will all flow into the overflow tank and not returning to the radiator.
If that were true, you would spill coolant everywhere as the tank can't contain all the coolant inside the radiator, it's just meant to hold the coolant that naturally expands when heating. There's gallons of coolant all around the engine, it can't all be contained in that tank.

Anyway, if you still think that's the problem, then you have a problem in the hose going out of the radiator (usually placed down low), try to remove it and see if there,s something clogging it.

I don't think you will find anything, it could be something as simple as bubbles of air that haven't been properly bled when you worked on the system or a bad temp sensor

>>16380100
Ok thanks dude

i have a 67 impala and the speedo lens is quite hazy, minor scratchy and i couldnt really find any remanufactured one. is there a way to polish it up again?

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HELP! Any anons know the reason why my car sounds like whales having sex Everytime I move an inch of the steering wheel whether it be right or left? It sounds super annoying and nasty when driving and even worse trying to park the damn barge while my sidebitches are with. Me

>>16380941
Sounds like your power steering is fucked.

>>16380941
>>16381003
If you have electric power steering, pull the fuse, if it is hydraulic, remove the belt.

>>16378665
Torch the bolts screaming hot. Let them cool. Expansion and contraction helps. If they still snap, weld a nut to the remains of the bolt. If you don't have a welder or a torch, figure something out.

a buddy o mine tried to start a junker 70 duster not too long ago (on a weak/dead battery), got a single crank then it died - I looked underneath the body and transmission fluid was on the ground. my friend would like to build the car up, but he thinks it puking tranny fluid is a sign of something much more sinister going on. can anyone comment?

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I'm looking to get my first bike (pic related) as something cheap that i can take out in the woods with my truck. How do you get the title in your name if it isn't going to be insured or registered to me? Can you just walk into the dmv and have them put the title in your name without all of that? I live in florida so I know the dmv isn't that strict here but I just have no experience with such a situation

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What does this even say? I don't speak Spanish but I can already tell this is poorly scribed

>>16381655

Have a car, doesn't run, don't have time to fix it, 1400obo.

>>16381670
Wtf could be possibly wrong with such a cool car to make it 1400

>>16381694

>RX-8

I refer you to memes. Apex seals, blown doritos, etc etc.

>>16381003
>>16381013
Just put some power steering fluid into it you mongol

>>16381455
Is it actually puking tranny fluid? You could probably replace the transmission for a few hundred bucks

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im swapping up a 2jz to my datsun whats the eaisest way to get the throttle hooked up? should i just get a mk4 supra pedal or try to nig rig the datsun pedal?? the datsun pedal has no cable its all solid and the 2jz has a cable

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Is Armorall actually junk? I've been using it on my dash and other trim for years and it's been fine.
Would it be too late to switch to Meguiar's?

I've seen so much conflicting info about it.

>>16381837
my dad's been using it on his dash since '02 and its cracked as fuck now, i dont use any on my dash in my truck and it still looks like new

>>16381985
Is it too late to switch over to something else though or is the damage done? Everything looks great but I've heard if you stop then it will go bad.

>>16379905
High heat spots probably, just don't breathe the dust if you're cleaning a gasket surfac with a wire wheel or something. You'll be fine otherwisr

>>16381997
no clue but my best guess is to just take a wet wipe or a soft moist towel to the places you've had it and wipe it off.

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>>16381794
bumping for twin turbo gods to indulge me in information

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>>16381794
>>16382087
a little double grease bumb

>>16382034
But I've been applying it fairly regularly for over a year to most of the vinyl in the car. Wouldn't wiping it off or changing to something like Meguiars shock it and make it dry out? I read something about how you have to keep applying or it will dry out and become brittle.

>>16382166
like i said idk alot about it since i dont use it im just saying what sounds logical to me

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>>16381794
third bumber

>>16381764
But what if it's still full?? Then what do I do? What's the first thing I should check or see

>>16381694
>such a cool car
Okay lil guy

>>16380009
Cars are not simple, but neither are your guns. My first gun was a baretta 92f, and when I first took it apart, it took me quite a while to get it back together, with the diagram right there. Now I can strip it and put it back together in a minute and a half, blind. The secret? Practice. I learned what I know about cars the same way, with time. Have hope my friend. With the infinite information on the Internet at your disposal, you can do anything, you just have to believe, and do it. Your car is a machine just like your gun, a series of moving parts that interact in logical ways to produce a desired effect. You have /o/, Google, your friends, and the guy at the local auto parts store who drives a camero, all ready to help you. Your immediate problem has been addressed well by others, but let this be the catalyst for a new journey into new skills. Have a great day

>>16380354
Try cheap toothpaste on a cotton rag or something, it's a minor abrasive and functions as a polishing compound, I've used it on turn signal lenses

>>16379954
No you can't. It's too different, gl4 is made for hypoid gear sets

>>16379969
On many the transmission issue is really a torque converter. Roughly same labor rate, cheaper part

Can I hire a mechanic to come look at a used car with me and give it a relatively thorough inspection at the lot?

The dealer is one of the biggest assholes I've ever met and if I didn't think he managed to grab a gem of a car then I would tell him to fuck off but I don't want to miss out on a potential steal. I'm not mechanically-inclines enough to do anything except give it a cursory inspection on items I know to look at just from a novice perspective.

>>16383139
What car? You can definitely take it to a mechanic if the dealer lets you. I don't know about having one come over there, it'd depend on the mechanic

I want to get a couple of strut bars (the ones that go under the car) but don't know how hard it'd be to install them. Do they just bolt right on?

>>16381794
I'd switch to the Supra pedal. Less likely to have issues

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>>16383159
It's a Hawkeye WRX that is one-owner and accident free that was adult-owned and not hooned around in by a high school faggot

The dealer is so big of a fucker that he's "not in the business of giving test drives unless he has money in hand". I have met him twice and he is your typical 60+ year old asshole used car dealer who hates dealing with anyone. I assume he realizes he has a decent car and doesn't need to take liberties to even fake being pleasant to his customers

>>16383166

Strut tower bars on top in the engine bay are easy, the ones you install in the trunk sometimes are, the ones that install on the bottom can be difficult depending on how the suspension geometry is

>>16383179
A mechanic alone can't do much if the car is sitting in a lot.
Of course he can take a look under the bonnet and search for something obviously wrong, but there are a lot of things to look for and you need to at least put the car on jacks.
I doubt your dealer will let you raise the car right there on his lot.

Try to insist in a test drive, show him you have the money but don't give it to him of course.
Once you have the car, bring it to a mechanic for inspection.

I am afraid you are going to waste money if you hire a mechanic to come with you.

You are just better off taking lots of pictures of the car (engine, wheels, interior and whatever you can see under the car) and post them here or show them to a mechanic

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How do I replace this coolant temperature sensor?

My deep sockets don't fit over the plastic connector. There's no space to fit a wrench.

Are there sockets where the hex part goes much deeper?

why do boomers get so butthurt about cars?

>>16383755
>Are there sockets where the hex part goes much deeper?
Yes. Buy some Harbor Freight deep impact sockets. They're actually good quality and don't have that step in there.

>>16383755
A wrench

>>16383787
>There's no space to fit a wrench.

>>16383779
Don't have Harbour Freight here in Canuckistan.

I'm pretty pissed because I just got a new socket set and then I find this...

>>16383835
Well fuck.

Maybe try looking around on Ebay? I know there's sellers on there that will sell single sockets.

>>16383848
I'm going to check if a buddy has one later today. If not, I'll check some stores near here.

I'm going down to the US for a bit this week, so I can pick them up then.

1990 Camry
Taillights keep turning off, i go and move around the wires and the lights go on and off strong and weak. was one break light then all tail lights and i moved it again and they all worked. What needs to be replaced?

>>16383896
Check the ground connection on the taillight unit

>1991 toyota mr2
>tarbo
>5 speed
>"stock"
>160,000 miles
>$5300

what do you guys think? the car looks okay, not in amazing condition, but it looks like a 26 year old car

>>16384251
The turbo MR2s are incapable of full speed for extended time, if you like driving 200+ don´t buy it.

>>16384277
Who drives 200+ for extended periods of time?

>>16384329
Someone with a car capable of 200km/h or more who likes to go fast or needs to do so.

If a potential buyer asks why you're selling your car, is it better to say that you plan on upgrading to something else or that you just need money?

>>16383755
Take a wrench and cut it in half.
It may seem like a waste of a good wrench, but one day you'll have to change something else and that half wrench will fit just right to get the job done quickly.

If nothing else fits and you have to get a special socket for it, then go for the half wrench.

>>16384526
say you're upgrading.

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If I want to launch my car, is it better to dump the clutch or to release it fast but in a controlled way?

>>16384979
In a controlled way, since you get more traction when you don´t spin your wheels.

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Car sat for 2 day under carport over my weekend.
Started it this morning and backed out of the carport. Revved it (lightly) twice, then it died.
Now, it'll crank, but won't start. What the fuck did I do? I thought I flooded it, but I don't smell any gas and it still won't start after several hours.
Fuses all look fine, I really hope my fuel filter hasn't given up...

>>16385262
>filter
I meant pump...

>>16385728
Get in your car and turn the key, if you can hear the pump it is ok.
if you don´t hear it unplug the fuel line anywhere after the pump and put a cup under it.
turn the key again , if fuel comes out it works, if not your fuel pump doesn´t work for some reason.

>>16384550
I managed to get another socket from my friend.

There was no way any wrench was fitting in there, there was maybe 1" clearance at most around the sensor and no room to turn it.

>>16384979
Controlled much better, you get to choose what takes the brunt of the force, the clutch, tires or transmission. Drop clutch launches will good for peeling out, really fuck up your trans. Burning your clutch at high rpms will lower its life quite a bit, but save your tranny. Clutches cost less than tranny's but how often do you want to replace it?

>>16381768
Hey there, when we went to go start it, this was back in September, and we haven't touched it since. Basically, we went to go start it (all fluids were checked - old but still good enough to do a test start). It didn't fire; did a single crank like I originally stated, and we gave up. A little later I went back outside and noticed some liquid residue around the front right tire. We determined it to be tranny fluid and have since put a tarp over it, waiting for winter to end.

And a new tranny on the cheap? Mhmm we might look into that.

Just got new wipers and put them on my Firebird, but now the new wipers miss the bottom of the windshield on the driver's side and the middle on the passenger. What is the best solution or fix to this? Is something broken or just not done right?

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18, looking to buy my first car.

Which of these would you choose?

are there any other wagons I should consider?

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>>16388021
Did you change the blades only or also the wiper arms?

Anyway, there is a nut holding the arm in place, probably covered by a piece of plastic, loosen that bolt, remove the arm, put it back so it stays where you want it, tighten the bolt and try to operate the wipers, they should be OK now.

Pic related is a random wiper arm from google

>>16388246
just the blades, the old ones where fucked. So I remove the bolt, move the wiper arm to the resting position I want it then tighten it?

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Anything to look out for on 850s and early V70s other than control arms and tie rods maybe? I'm probably going to look at a '95 on the weekend with only 95k miles on the clock (pic related). Looks absolutely mint apart from the faded plastic.

>>16388288
Exactly

>>16388666
Bump

My car has a issue with the gearbox, I think.

When I shift gears for example 4th to 5th. The RPM goes up fast (From 2000 to 3000), then goes down (3000 rpm to 2000) and afterwards I feel the car speeding up.

How fucked is my car ?

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>>16388115
745 turbos are faster but a little more effort to keep running
855 turbos are extreme meme machines that will chop any benz or V6 'stang

>>16388290
*Make sure the PCV system has been changed or serviced in the last three years
*Make sure the timing belt has been changed in the last 7 years, hopefully along with the water pump; pic related
*see when the motor mounts (there's 4) were last changed
*make sure rear delta link arm bushings are good
*make sure plugs, wires and dizzy cap and rotor are newish
>fading plastic
get some silicon spray and rub it in, it will rejuvenate the plastics
>2.5L 20v
170 bhp without a turbo is bretty gud, I hope the brick works out for you

>>16388673
it's better to buy new, you usually get free flat repairs and a warranty on the tires
however sometimes you only have $80 and need two tires now
>$40 per tire mount and balance charge
I would tell this shop to go fuck themselves
$20 is more realistic, call around for better a better deal
>protip: tell them you need X amount of tires for $XX and they will either accommodate you or tell you to fuck off

>>16390119
You are taking your foot off the throttle when shifting?

Sounds like your clutch is on its way out.

How long does it take to get used to left-sided traffic?

I just got my shit together and fucking got my license after putting it on ice for 3 years, got used to driving on the right side and now I'm moving my sorry ass to the UK and expect to drive over atleast a dozen of muslims because I fuck up left and right in there.

>>16390355
>UK
>driving
not bloody likely chap, britbongs have lockdown on new licenses and your ass will never afford insurance and MOT fees
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/thinking-man/11743371/Why-young-men-have-fallen-out-of-love-with-cars.html

>>16390523
>One young man is quoted in the report as complaining “I was quoted nearly £3,000 for insuring an old Toyota which I bought for £300.”
Yeah guess what, you're not insuring your own car against damage, you're insuring yourself against the potential damage you might do to others. Stupid twat.

>>16390523
I don't plan to buy myself a car anywhere in the future, but I probably get to use the one of my workplace and host family.

Bought a $250 Nissan pathfinder, besides the normal tune-up stuff there's a broken off exhaust stud, is there any special way to go about that?

Have a 2011 Ford Fiesta with about 30k miles on it. Recently the steering wheel started making a clunking noise when turning the wheel stationary or moving slowly (around 10mph and below). Any ideas of what it could be so I can prepare myself for a bumming from a garage?

>>16390355
My mum who's a self-styled terrible driver said left to right was fine

>>16390554
>leeching off the british
bad show lad, just ride the tube or whatever
>>16390714
i'd look at sway bar end links first, they're relatively cheap and easy to replace, then look at your ball joints and the control arm bushings
>any play is bad

>>16390628
weld a nut onto the end of the stud
alternative: cut a slot in the end of the stud and use a screwdriver

Will the front bench ever make a return?
They look so comfy, why did the industry stop making them in the first place?

>>16381694
the rotary engine likes to shit itself before 100k miles

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>>16390791
I'm guessing it has a lot to do with column mounted shifters going away. I assume floor shifters are superior but idk in what way. Also normies seem to have the need to pretend that their cars are sporty which necessitates bucket seats. I can confirm bench seats are comfy as fuck, especially when you are riding around with a grill
>Manualfags will never fuck a girl in the front seat
Why even live

>>16390865
everything's paddle shift these days so it's not to do with that. more a safety thing i would think

How much would a clean '06 WRX with 130k miles be worth? Currently priced at 11.5k and that seems high. Should I offer 10? Would the seller be pissed?

>>16391165
prices vary by geography, but that does seem high
2005s were going for $10k 3 years ago
ask if he's had any offers before you lowball more than 10% of the price

>>16391255
He's in the south and said he's selling so his wife can get something more practical/pay for university. I may offer 10.5, I guess..

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>>16390865
>have a bench seat
>its still a manual

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Can anyone identify the car in this image?

I've never seen it before, and based on the headlights, I first thought it was a Lexus SC300, but it isn't.

>>16391940
i believe that is a Honda Cir De Sol

Battery died, what are the chances a jump start and a long drive could save it.

>>16392072
Close to none.
Get this battery out and fill the cells

>>16392072
You'll destroy the alternator if you drive it like that.

I found out the hard way :(

>>16391940
>>16391966
Civic Del Sol

Basically Honda's answer to the Paseo

Buying a new car and as part of the "dealership care package" they put something called Resistol or Resistall? on the paint and on the seats and carpets that's supposed to protect the paint for a year and stop stains forming form spills on the interior.
Now I've never heard of that shit before, and I'm very paranoid about putting shit on my paint.
Typically I would put something like Gyeon Quartz on myself (or have it done) and tell them not to do shit to my car, but it's already been done.
Is it going to cause any problems?
One thing I'm paranoid is that it feels like cooled seats seats don't blow as cold (from the little holes) as I seem to remember on a different car I test drove a few weeks ago so I'm kind of paranoid that the coating got in the little holes and blocked them when they applied it. Could be just my imagination though.
From what I understand it's like a wax. I also don't know if it's a different compound for interior/exterior use but I would assume so.

P.S. Don't worry, I made them discount it from the price of the car, so I'm not worried about if it's worth the charge, just if it would cause damage and/or if I'm better off immediately having it buffed off and applying something like Gyeon or Kamikazi Miyabi.

>>16378625

I need suggestions for a car that will meet the following requirements. The car I own currently will not do the job so I need a change.

>Budget $6000
>Can tow a 20' boat
>Can deal with Wisconsin winters
>Decent fuel economy
>Reliable
>Preferably seats at least 4

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Would this problem just be caused by a messed up connector? If I go up and hit it, it turns on normally, but after driving it ends up like that again.

>>16394102
put viagra in your gas tank

>>16390252
>$40 per tire mount and balance charge
Not quite, but rather its like $20-30 for tire and $10 for labor/shit. Totaling $40+.

I've done one tire replacement via this method. Another person I know has done the same. They didn't see anything wrong with this cost. I was weary given that if I can do it myself, and buy new for $40-50. I figure its much better to get the new tire with warranty/replacement/repair than going the used-tire method.

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I accidentally drove my truck in 4HI, in dry pavement, for a while. Did some turns too.

No noises, no weird things, 4hi/lo still works, but what are the chances that I fucked up something? how much abuse can the system take before something gets fucky?

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God damn curb. Steel rim. How bad is this?

Do rally cars have ABS/traction control?
Does your car?

I'm in Upstate NY and we can get as low as -30F during the winter. Can I still use a 50/50 coolant water mix in these conditions? What will happen if my coolant freezes?

>>16395749
yes. the antifreeze bottle should list what the freezing point is and just make sure you get one that's below -30

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Happy holidays everyone. I am changing my fuel filter and currently I have the one pic related.
Now, I went to auto store for a fuel filter and they gave me an inline plastic filter. (link related http://www.jtoutfitters.com/images/2330015010.jpg )
Now I am confused. Where the fuck am I supposed to mount it? And if my fuel line came from bottom how the fuck do I adjust it for the plastic inline one?
EE90 Corolla (1990) is the car in question.

>>16395474
Not bad should cost you no more than 70$ not including unmounting/mounting the tire

>>16395799
>EE90
From the filter you have, it's an EFI 2E-E engine (High pressure fuel system). That plastic filter is for the carburetted engines (low pressure fuel system)
Take it back and get the proper one.

>>16393514
No cars/trucks exist that can meet that criteria. You'll need to increase your budget and be more flexible with your mpg requirements

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http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/5916854381.html

Can /o/ give me a 2nd or 3rd opinion on this? I've been emailing the lady for a few days, she has been pretty up front about the vehicle, her husband bought it from the dealership forever ago.

VIN corroborates this, as well as the leak in the accelerator pump in the carb. So, two questions: would this car be worth wrenching on? I'd love to drive it but I don't want to spend another 5k just to get it road worthy. Yes, I know the rotary meme and and prepared for it.

Second question, for the carb leak, how would I fix it? She has a mechanic (a shop I can visit) who claims that the leak is the only problem, so my thought was that I could just fix the problem and drive home, instead of trailoring. Thoughts? How would I do that, what part?

>>16395943
Price of a new steel rim then lol. Alignment appears fine and no vibration. Be OK to drive on for a bit?

>>16394102
There's corrosion in the socket or a bad ground.
Take the headlight out, unplug it, and plug it back in. Do that a couple times, then put some silicone grease on the tabs and put it back together.

>>16395960
>Take it back.
No. I have an EE90, but my engine is 2E. It is infact a carburetted engine.

Now, the image I posted was the most similiar to the current fuel filter I have as it is not an inline one, and it is metal one that can be bolted somewhere inside the engine bay. It was too dark to take a picture of mine. So I searched for a similiar one.
Now I got this plastic one and I don't know how the hell do I bolt it anywhere and if its inline how do I connect the fuel lines. Also it seems i didn't get any gaskets with the plastic one.
Do I even need them?

>>16395981
Make sure the lug nuts are tight and you should be good to drive

>>16395970
>rotary
You have no idea what you are in for.
Be prepared for hard to find parts. And yes you are going to spend double the asking price to get it road worthy, but for an SA?
I'd do it in a blink if it was near me.
If I were you I would ask her to take the car to do compression test. I'd pay her 50$ to drive the car 2 days.
It is worth it incase the car is shit you will save yourself a shitton of money and another chance to look at another SA if this one turns faulty.
Either way, ask her to fix the carb leak. If she does then give her full 2k if thats the only real problem. Otherwise, buy it for 1-1.5k.

>>16396046
Everyone has told me about the hard to find parts, but I've already found 2 online catalogs full of rx7 parts, yes they cost money, but they're not hard to find, just a Google away.

How would you word it if you were to say to the lady "fix it or take less?"

Compression test may have already been done, I'll ask if she has recent papers. The VIN said it had been serviced as recent as November 2011.

>>16396037
I'll check on loss of air and swap it for a rear tire since it was the front right tire that got dented.

>>16396046
>>16396085
November 2015, I meant

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>>16396012
>It's carb'd
Ah, OK. My mistake.

The plastic filter you posted is meant to go into a clip (You can sort of see it on the right side of this pic, on the firewall)
It doesn't need any gaskets, only the hose and hose clamps.

>And if my fuel line came from bottom how the fuck do I adjust it for the plastic inline one?

The fuel line should make a transition from steel line to rubber somewhere near the bottom of the firewall. Chances are you can just replace the hose with a longer hose and get some more radius for the curve.

>>16379233
Got some codes this morning.


51 - Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor signal is/was too high – ECT
24 - Intake Air Temperature (IAT) or Vane Air Temperature (VAT) sensor out of range – IAT VAT
79 - A/C is on or pin 10 is shorted to power
22 - MAP (vacuum) or BARO signal out of range – MAP

>>16396085
I'd try to haggle her first, make sure to set a price she would not be comfortable with 1.5k is good as it won't make her pissed. And be adamant about it.
After a while of back and forth tell her you will cut her a deal where you will pay full price if she fixes the carb leak.
Usually this kind of thing is normal in my eurotard country (Croatia).
You would have to tire her out first though for her to give in to fixing the carb, where she finds it more of a hassle to fight it for the couple hundred dollars more than to send it to mech to fix the carb leak.
On a regular carb its not even hard to do yourself provided you have the schematics and diagrams. But im not sure about rotary carb. Though I suppose the carb itself is not much different from the usual one. After all its purpose is to mix air and fuel.

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just want to bounce this question off someone else.
my truck is a mutant box truck built on a dodge 318 drivetrain with a chevy 350 alternator.
the alternator had some weird wiring going on and has lately worn through, and i need to replace it.

Which wires need to come out of the alternator and which ones need to go from the ignition to the coil?
Pic related is the alternator. I have a heavy wire connected to #1. there is a smaller yellow wire I'm assuming plugs in to #3.
I'm taking the yellow wire to a pink wire that also connects to "IGN1" and the positive terminal on the ignition coil.
Theres also another red wire coming from the ignition labeled "IGN2." Is this one important?
Should I also connect #2 and #4 from the alternator? Like it currently doesn't have a ground, but does it ground through the bolts? sketchy af.

thanks in advance. will respond with pictures of beautiful russians.

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>>16396100
Yes exactly.
Thank you so much for helping me clear this out. Does the engine bay in pic belong to you?
I'd want to do a couple more things and since I don't have a manual I am having trouble identifying some parts in the engine bay.
I also have a simple tachometer that I would like to install but I don't know where to wire the green wire (to measure the RPM signals).
If the engine bay indeed belongs to you (it is very beautiful and clean) I would ask of you if you could identify a few parts. pic related

>>16381140
Yep. alternatively just wirewheel everything before you do and soak it all in PB Blaster for a few hours and freeze them off (freeze-off or computer duster held upside down).

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So I'm having trouble after using a time-sert (fully threaded steel insert) on the aluminum caliper of my motorcycle to fix stripped threads. The threads stripped again after I installed a insert that's meant to be way stronger than the original threads (same kit is used to fix Northstar V8 head bolts and Ford spark plug threads).

Why would threads strip if you're
>not over-torquing (used torque wrench set to 22 ft-lbs)
>threading the bolts in by hand without resistance when mounting
>inserting the bolts into the completed insert before mounting without issues/resistance
>the insert itself isn't backing out or spinning in place, instead the threads are being torn out of the insert by the stainless steel hex bolt I'm using for caliper bolts

Maybe its bottoming out against the bottom of the insert?

Or I put it at enough of a slight angle that once mounted it misses the threads?

To make it trickier the other caliper bolt I did on the same caliper hits 25 ft-lbs without issues when I mount it.

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>>16396237
It's a pic I grabbed off the internet lol

1. Windshield wiper motor
2. Fuel filter
3. Charcoal canister
4. Fuel pump

I have an EL40, which is very similar except it has a 3E-E engine. I took the tachometer drive from the ignition coil, which is actually under the distributor cap. You hook it up just as you would on any other ignition coil

>>16396194
If I were you I'd just pull the alternator and replace it altogether. A used 350 alternator would go for like 20 bucks at a junkyard

>>16396346
Okay, huh clears things up for me.
Okay as for wiring it into ignition coil ( negative terminal right?) how would I go about finding an exit for the wire to go through the distributor cap and after that through the firewall Im guessing.
Also can I hook the red wire in the obd port near drivers feet?

>>16396373
that doesn't solve the issue of where the wires go, buddy.

>all I want to do is drive fast and expensive cars
>don't give a shit about the internals, just want to go fast
>only come here to find fancy cars that I can look up on YouTube

Am I the plebiest person to browse /o/?

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>>16396379
Oh hey, I just remembered something.

Instead of messing with the distributor, you can take the tachometer drive off the igniter module. Pic related. That way you only have to deal with getting the wire through the firewall and getting a schematic to figure out exactly which wire goes to the negative side of the coil.

Power. Hmm. You can use a fuse tap like in >>16390688 or splice in to the radio power wire.
Please don't use vampire taps. Solder and shrink tube are the absolute best way of splicing.

>>16396468
Chat you get your hands on wiring diagrams?
Those are surprisingly easy to find with a bit of googling.
It should tell you which wires go where

>>16396194
>>16396468
Is it internally or externally regulated?

>>16396524
Thats fucking neat, I will post pics tommorow taken in daylight, to see what I found.
But for power, if I splice it in to the radio power wire. Won't it be working only when radio is on?
I have 4 wires, I think I can easily wire the white one for the dimmer, and ground the black one. With green one for RPM signal you have drastically eased my search, but for power I wonder if I should splice into the radio power wire since Im not sure if it would be constantly on or only when radio works. (and I can turn my radio without a key or anything).

>>16394169
>$40 a tire out the door used w/mount
this isn't great but is far from the most expensive used tires i've ever seen which was $85/tire w/mount.
if they're a good brand and have more than 50% tread left it's a good deal
I'd still go with walmart goodyears if you have a choice

>>16396343
you can still misthread bolts by hand
you probbly know this, but try turning the bolt backwards until you feel the beginning edges of the threads pass over each other, then start turning
>you can feel when the threads "pass" through the bolt
>it will "fall" or "click"

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>>16396516
yes

>>16396601
Since you can turn on the radio even without ignition signal, it means the radio is getting constant power and you can use that for your power wire.
Most modern aftermarket radios (and a lot of old OEM, non-can bus ones) work with two wires, a constant +12 used primarily for channel memory and quick startup and an ignition current which is what prevents you from turning the radio on when there is no key.
You can get power from both, but the ignition wire will shut off everything connected to it when the key is in position 1 or removed.

Your instrument should work perfectly regardless of the wire, but it will not work without a key. There is no point in having a tach working with a stopped engine anyway

>>16396616
Jokes on them, I'm 13

>>16396625
Im more worried of light that will power it when it turns on. Possibly draining the battery if its constantly on.

>>16396625
It's probably best if he wires into something that turns off with the ignition because those tachs do use a little bit of power. Cigar lighter maybe?

>>16396601
The dimmer, just so you know, is a ground-out type. That means the dimmer knob is actually between the instrument lights and ground.

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>>16396547
I can find similar wiring diagrams, but remember when I said it's a mutant truck? None of them specifically look like what I've got.
>>16396555
Sorry I dont know what this means.

I've got an incredibly shoddy diagram reconstructing the scene of the crime.
The pigtails are literal degraded and disconnected wires t-spliced into the circuit. The green alternator cable had come in spliced as was shorting on the engine block when I found it.

>>16396651
Yeah then find an ignition wire.
Easiest to find is the one coming from the key barrel, but I'm sure there are plenty around the dashboard and pretty much most of the engine is ignition driven if you already have the instrument's wires on that side of the car.

You can spot ignition wires easily with a multimeter or a dumb test light

I'm trying to figure out if I need a better car or snow or not
next year I'll be driving around in Pullman, WA. it's in eastern Washington on the Idaho border. it has really harsh winters and lots of hills that get very icy. also I'll be driving through the cascade mountain pass in the winter multiple times as well. should I get something AWD or 4X4? right now I have a 97 accord, the transmission is going out and that's pretty expensive to fix. Instead of spending the money to rebuild the tranny I kinda want to put it towards getting something better but I'm not sure if it's worth it

>>16396661
You can still reconstruct the scene with a multimeter and an actual genuine wiring diagram.
You just have to know where the wire starts (could be a fuse, an ECU or whatever) and then it's just a matter of finding which one of the wires you have give you a current when touching both its ends.

Let's say a diagram tells you the wire going to pin 2 in your alternator starts on pin 60 of your ECU (just throwing random numbers here, I have no idea where your wires actually go), then you go to the ECU connector, insert one probe of the multimeter inside pin 60 and then start touching all the other wires you have with the other probe until you find the one that makes your multimeter beep.
Once that's done, with all the wires, you can easily connect them where they belong

>>16396691
To add on this: even if your wiring is all fucked and they are all shorting or badly joined all over the place, you can still cut everything out and set up new wires with the right colours and going to the right places.
You still need know where every wire goes before doing that tho

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>>16396661
ok here's what I got for internally regulated.

"terminal" 4 on your original illustration is actually a hole that you jam a screwdriver or something in to test the alternator
DO NOT jam stuff in that hole.

also yes it's normal for an alternator to ground through the bolts. it won't hurt anything if you run a ground wire from it so if it makes you feel better go ahead.

>>16396691
Yeah man, the issue is that this truck doesn't have any fuses and certainly no ecu. It's from 71 and again, is unlike any other vehicle in existence.

Good news is I just put both IGN cables to the coil and the tail from the alt is disconnected from everything. It's running now. Not sure if it will continue running when I throw it into the off position, but it should.

The battery is a little tired and am letting it charge. I'm getting 13.6 volts to the battery. Which is good right?

Is the current Mazda6 the best commuter family sedan? They're coming off lease and you can get fully loaded GTs for $16,000...

I own a Mazda3 hatch but am looking for a step up in size as a second car

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>>16396771
Turned the key to off, and the truck actually stopped. Sounds like progress.
This is the new diagram. Is it bad?

>>16396682
I drive my fwd econobox through the passes every year with all seasons (albeit very good ones) and some snow chains I bought at Walmart and have used once when some dumbass cut me off and got me stuck

>>16396682
>>16396799

Though if I lived there I would 100% own snow tires, but it's never bad enough to make me think I need awd. Getting going isn't ever a problem, is the winding roads that throw you off of them in WA that will be the problem

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>>16396797
promised russian women

>>16396657
>>16396667

Thank you both for your kind help, I hope I will be able to come here tommorow with successful results.
Happy holidays and best wishes!

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>>16396822

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>>16396835
last one for good measure

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>>16396788
they're pretty gud and if you're looking for something semi-fast it's probably your best bet
>decent aftermarket
>good resale
>mazdas are very theft proof

>>16396788

Do you really want to buy an off-lease car? People beat the shit out of those things.

im about to but a volvo 240 wagon from 1992 with 500k+ KM on it (300k+ miles)
anything special i should look for? he told me theres no engine problems and the rust is mild but it needs some fixing on the rear wheel well

>>16397157
also its my first car lol

>>16396962
I can't imagine someone beating a 40 mpg family sedan too awfully hard.

>>16397157
>>16397182
should be ok, make sure the odometer and electricals work
fix that rust pronto

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I need to cut a signal wire in my car. What is the proper way to do this so it will not short out? Its one of the wires in the 6 pin connector

>pic related

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>>16397467

16380941
Tight your alternator belt

>>16397446
how can i fix it? a peice of metal and just weld it?

>>16397493
>>16380941
ya missed some arrows there

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So when I bought my Firebird, the battery was 100% dead and had been for a while. The keyless remote is sending out a signal (checked it at the store) but it's not working. So I'm assuming the car's receiver has been reset and needs to be reprogrammed. How would I go about doing that or is it not a DIY thing?

It's OBD I GM obviously.

When torque is listed as "103 ft-lbs. @4600rpm" does that mean that 4600rpms is where the peak amount of torque is? Or does it mean that it has 103ft-lbs before 4600 rpms then the ft-lbs drop off after 4600rpms?

>Mechanical:
When i got over a bump/hole, one of my wheels makes an hollow-clonk type sound when the obstacle is run over . It doesnt rattle, but will make the initial sound. What part of the suspension is causing this? (it doesnt sound healthy)

>>16398476
just exactly as its says 103ftlbs at 4600rpm, its less before and after that point.

>>16393340
Bump. Bought the car today, so this now turns into a tl;dr

Buff this ResistAll shit off or just leave it?
I have vinyl stripes so I at least need to go over everything with a microfiber cloth because it left some white residue on the raised edges of the vinyl.

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Do these rotors look good? Where the calipers are, there isn't any rust really so I figure it's all surface rust. Anything to look for when I see them in person? Shits super cheap from a part out car.

>>16398378
Oh shit, forgot to say it's a 1994 Base model with the 3.4L V6

>>16398378
There's usually a way to resync those remotes yourself, just google or find a firebird forum as it's different for every car.

>>16397467
Do you just need to interrupt the wire or you need to connect something else to that?

If you just need to cut, then cut away all the exposed metal wire from each end of the gap, bend the last inch or so of wire so it makes an U bend on itself, take some thermal insulation (or whatever you call that thing that shrinks with heat), cover the whole U bend and heat it with a lighter. Secure the wire somewhere so it doesn't flap around and your are done.

If you need to connect something else and you don't want to solder, you can take the crimpable part of a faston connector and cut it away from the actual connector part.
Then you take the two wires that need to be joined, expose some metal, twist the exposed parts together and bend them back on the rest of one of the wires.
Don't forget to insert some thermal insulation before you twist the wires together, you'll need it later.
Take the crimpable half of a faston connector and crimp it around both the twisted part and the insulated wire on which they are resting, cover everything with the thermal sheath and heat it. Secure the wires and you are done.

If you don't use an oversized faston connector, the crimp should last forever and the wires will never come apart.

It's much quicker than soldering in some cases, but you need a bunch of faston connectors, a faston crimper and that shrinking insulation thing.

Found this for sale nearby my home city. I ran the number plate and found out the year it was made in, 1989 and that's about it. I'm curious if someone could tell what engine this should have in it just by the looks. I did some reading online and I assume it has or should have the 8v 2.0l turbocharged one. Could any of you tell me more about it just by the looks?

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>>16400660
ASS. Forgot the photo.

Learning to drive, how do I drive better more consistenly, some days I drive perfectly, other days I do dumb as fuck mistakes, same roads, same traffic

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>>16378625
Dad wants to sell his 2002 Camry and get a comfortable highway cruiser and I suggested him the Genesis G80 and he doen't want it to be very flashy. So I told him a Lexus ES and a Toyota Avalon.

Even though these both are quite literally built on the same platform, which would you guys choose?

>He can afford both.

>>16400874
It happens bruh. Just get your full concentration on driving and don't think of how good or bad it is. Also concentrate on not breaking any rules.

If I'm building a car for track only, could bald tyres work as slicks?

>>16400924
Yes, use bald tires, you will make the world a great favour

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>>16399040
they LOOK fine, but they might not be thicc enough anymore
only by measuring 3-4 points on the rotor with a micrometer can you actually tell if they're good and possible to resurface
>protip: if you're asking just to get them resurfaced just take them in, they'll measure them for you

>>16400924
>using bald tires
for burnouts: yes
for track or any other time: no

>>16396516
If you fail to understand how something works you'll fail to be able use it properly, and It will break, and break expensively

>>16400924
Bald =/= slicks

>>16400205
I've found multiple sources saying to jump the A and G ports on the OBD port, but doing this with a paperclip and an actual wire has yet to net me any results.

I've never used /o/ so sorry if this doesn't belong here.
My 09 Focus might be taking a shit and im financially stable enough to get something new and nice if it seems like a better option than dumping thousands into the Ford.
I was interested in the Toyota 86 but have read mixed things, and before that I was interested in a WRX or a Charger.
Basically my question is, is the 86 a hunk of shit or is it good for a daily driver?

>>16400881
Given they should drive the same due to the same platform, I'd probably choose a tricked out Avalon.

It's a Toyota, so it doesn't carry the flashiness of the Lexus badge.

I haven't researched it, but I'm gonna take a stab that a fully optioned Avalon is less expensive than entry/mid-tier ES.

Does he want new versus used? How about a Lexus LS460.

>>16402626

Despite the stick it gets for not being terribly fast (still, sub-7 sec 0-60), it's pretty reliable, it's fun to drive and it handles well. It's not the fastest car out there, but it definitely puts a smile on your face.

>>16402662
Thats what im thinking, most of the shit ive seen it get is because it isnt fast, but its got more horsepower than my Focus.

Speaking of the Focus, maybe you guys have an idea what's up with it. It won't consistently start, it doesn't even try to turn over when it doesn't start I will just hear a sort of buzzing noise. After stepping off the clutch and resetting the key, it will usually start.
Brand new battery, 40k miles and clutch was replaced from issues about 4 years ago.

>>16402626
The brz gets shat on for being slow, but its one of those cars that has a high fun per pony ratio. They're decent little cars with a bit of utility behind them.

>>16402680

Doesn't sound like the starter solenoid. It sounds like it might be a fault with the immobilizer/ignition circuitry.

>>16402725
Thats more in line with what the first guy i took it to said. Any approx cost on that

>>16400245
I just need to terminate. Thank you.

Is the structural damage anything to worry about?

The car is going for 17,499.

https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory/p/Report.cfx?partner=DLZ_0&vin=JTHKD5BHXE2200133#undefined

>>16403293
Depends on where how and if it was repaired.

Use common sense.

I locked my keys in my 2007 Lincoln Towncar. I bought the car from a family member, and they do not remember the door unlock code for the door. Is there anything I can do outside of calling a locksmith?

>>16403293
>Is the structural damage anything to worry about?
Probably. If seller shies away from telling you exactly what happened, definitely.

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>>16402653
Thank you. Yes, he doesn't like the car to be flashy and right now he's more interested at the Avalon.

He wants new. And no, he don't want a car that big. Just something that is sized like the ES or Avalon.

>>16405372
I'm not him but I think Avalon is the way to go if he just wants a comfortable and economical car and an okay luxury car I guess. My mom drives a 2012 Avalon and it's really really comfy on the highways.

Stupid questions that are vehicle specific, tried Googling but I'm not sure how to word it for a search that will return relevant results:

2017 Camaro 2SS

>Question 1:
Is there any way to turn the car systems on without turning over the motor? The equivalent to the ACC or ON/RUN positions in a car with a key ignition where you can power and use the accessories like radio, windows, wipers, etc. without the engine running?
Push to start if it wasn't clear.

>Question 2:
My G meters work while driving and turning/braking but for some reason if I take off from a standing start and do something like a 0-60 or 0-100 the G meters show 0.
I suspect it might be disabled on purpose so people don't try to "beat" recorded Gs, but then again there's an instrument to record a 0-60 time so it seems a bit silly to disable G tracking on a standing start but have a timer specifically for it.
Am I doing something wrong?

Why is it when I buy a sports car, I know exactly what I want, but when I'm buying a daily drive shitbox I cannot make up my mind?

>>16405549
For question 1:
Most push start cars require you to press the clutch or brake pedal to crank the engine, if you press the button without pressing the pedals it will only turn on your instruments without firing the engine.
This information can be found easily in your user manual.

Can't help you with question 2

>>16405591
because you know deep down you just want to DD the sports car.

>>16405595
Thanks lad. I literally just bought the car and haven't sat down to read the owners manual yet and I couldn't locate the relevant info by the index.

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>>16378625
WTF happened to this guy. Was it vandalism?

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/5926056083.html

Captcha:
>drive frei

>>16405680
>V6
>Smoged

The mans clearly a retard and probably was caught cheating or something.

>>16405549
Maybe the your g meter only measures side to side forces and not front to back?

>>16404444
Is it the 4 or 5 button style lock? If so there's a cheat sheet online that will give you all possible codes to unlock.

Do you 100% need to replace used connecting rod bolts when reinstalling conrods?

I'm putting a crankshaft from one engine into another and I want to know if I can get away with reusing the bolts.

>>16405783
Is the torque spec a number plus an angle like with head bolts? If yes, then you throw the bolts away and buy new ones, if no then you can use them again

>>16405887

The bently manual says 20Nm and then an additional 70*. Obviously tty

Fuck it, it's just an old shitbox engine. If I buy the replacement bolts it will take 3 weeks to get down here.

I'm going to reuse crank and main bearings too because I'm a cheap cunt.

>>16405928
Do it right or do it twice, your call

Do y'all have a recommendation for a jack to keep in my car? My jack left me stranded last night so I need a new one.

>>16405943

I won't do it twice because if the engine shits itself I will just get a second hand engine and put that in.

It's just a matter of time before I find an M20 powered E34 BMW for cheap. I'm not spending $200 on conrod bolts and bearing shells when I can find an entire running car for $300.

Anyway, my plan is to record the torque settings of the individual conrod bolts before I remove them, that way I can put them back all the same

>>16405763
I was thinking that at first, but it measures the braking G, so it seems a bit silly that it would measure lateral and and negative acceleration but not positive acceleration...
There's several different G meters on the car, on of them is specifically for lateral, then there's a traction circle, and a G value in one of the HUD views. It's at least measured on the traction circle so it's not a faulty sensor, but for whatever reason no number is recorded or shown for positive acceleration.

I'm guessing it either has to be on purpose or there has to be some combination of settings (like have G meter in HUD, traction circle on dash, and sport/track mode on) that I'm not meeting. Either way, dumb.

>>16406989
How about reading the instructions?

>>16407577
See:
>>16405601
>I literally just bought the car and haven't sat down to read the owners manual yet and I couldn't locate the relevant info by the index

I will obviously read them but that is info I would prefer to have now if someone happened to know.

>>16407581
I don't think it has a 500 page essay on the g-meter that is too long to read.
Take your manual, find the relevant page and read it, it takes far less time than posting here and waiting for someone to give you a bunch of speculations.

You had the time to fiddle with the settings, you have the time to read the instructions

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Whats all this garbage on my wheel and how do I clean it

>>16407735
oxidation, the clear coat is pealing.
get them refinished at a shop
or sand it down to around 2k grit and clear coat it

Best way to secure a subwoofer enclosure? I might just take some high-strength velcro and attach an l-bracket to the subwoofer but not drill it into the car (just to stop it from tipping). I know none of this stops a thief, but I think a thief will fuck up my car regardless if he breaks in.