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Are factory performance accessories worth it?
In my case in particular, I have a Yaris and I'm wondering if a TRD sway bar would help.

how do i clean fart stench out of my seat?

>>16864653
You mean a cold air intake? You'd probably notice no power increase.

>>16864652
Depends on the part, a thicker sway bar would improve cornering but won't do much if you still have the base stock shocks and springs.

>>16864653
What material is the seat?

>>16864643
>How much difference would I feel from adding
The answer to this question 99.99% of the time is nothing

https://strawpoll.com/6f95e1g

How much would it cost to get an exhaust shop to make a shotgun catback exhaust for my car? In australia

>>16865435
If shotgun catback means straight pipe it should be under 200

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>>16865501
its literally exactly the same as this, for an r32 skyline. Im debating whether to buy a welder and do it myself, also since it will probably be loud as fuck I might need to get a welder anyway so I can stick a muffler in the middle. What should i do

>>16865580
If it's a premade part jsut do it yourself. Will take 1 hour.

>>16865605
No its not a premade part, that pic is of the japspeed shotgun exhaust but you cant buy it in australia without spending $500+ shipping. So im thinking Ill just buy a welder and buy some 3" stainless and make one? Is this a good idea? Idk what type of welder to get

Reading my owners manual to figure out how much and what type of oil I should use.
>4 - 1/8 qt
> Oil with API Certification mark
>Viscosity SAE 5W-30

What's the 4-1 deal? How much oil should I be buying and putting in? Also since it doesn't seem brand specific, or specify if it should be synthetic or conventional, can you guys give a recommendation?

>>16864827
You replied to the wrong person, but yeah, a cold air intake.
>>16864836
I just want to know what the cheapest way to increase the performance of my car is besides reducing weight, which I'm already planning on doing.

>>16865743
buy 5 quarts
keep extra 7/8ths in car
save for next time so u only need to buy 4 quarts
>can U recommend?
anything with the API certification rating at or higher than what your vehicle states
it's probably SN

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Will your back sweat badly on non perforated leather in the summer?

I'm looking to buy an older diesel that I can use as a commuter, since my Jeep gets shit mileage.

Just how good/bad of an idea is this, and will I regret buying an 80's mercedes or BMW turbo diesel?

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Posted this before but I didn't receive much help.

Its a 91 240sx, I left the car sitting in the cold too long and the battery died, after jumping it, the dash almost continuously flashes, and even flashes for a bit after shutting the car off.

It is independent from my turn signals and hazards. No check engine light either.

>>16864643
Why are American cars so bad?
>srs question

Do you people that buy > $5000 cars do maintenance on it yourself, or do you go to the auto shop and get a guy to do it for you? Where do you guys draw the line between doing/fixing something yourself and getting a mechanic to do it? I understand changing tires and oil yourself, but everything beyond that is completely foreign to me.

>>16866522
well, you have 4chan, but if you spend your money correctly you wont have to spend much money on repairs for quite a while.

My friend got an incredibly tiny dent on his door, about the size of a dime and there's hardly even an impression to it, not deep or anything. Is there a way for me to pop it out for him? It took me a long time of staring at the door and specifically looking for it before I even noticed it but it bugs the shit out of him.

This is gonna sound dumb, but how do you improve the sound quality in your car?

I have a 2014 Optima LX and the stock stereo has like no bass, and sounds kind of tinny and flat.

Do I upgrade the head unit, the speakers, buy a sub??? I literally know nothing about this type of stuff.

Is there any benefit to keeping a car in first while parked? My only car has been a 97 Camry and my dad taught me to do this without ever explaining why.

>>16866342
>will i regret?
probably not, worst comes to worst you flip it for the same price you get it for
rockauto.com newsletter has some cool info this month about putting a dodge turbocharger in turbo mercs so they even seem kinda fun

>>16866498
sounds like a short
check the wiring for proper resistance, identify problem wires, and rectify

>>16866670
I'm not too sure. I was told its incase your parking brake breaks or you forget to set it fully.

I leave it in reverse if I'm facing uphill. It take like a second to leave it in gear so it just a habit now.

>>16866741
Whoops I had that backwards. I leave it in reverse if I'm facing downhill

>>16866522
>Can I do it myself cheaper than a mechanic?
>Can I do it myself in a reasonable amount of time?
>Can I do it myself without the possibility of fucking something up beyond my budget?
If yes, I do it myself.

what vehicles came with big oil/ATF coolers stock that i would commonly find in an urban junkyard?
>inb4 big trucks, dingus

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>>16864643
Why are there no Nissan General threads?

Which engine type/configuration has the smoothest/most progressive acceleration throughout the revs, yet not lacking very seriously on either end?

>>16867292
Because nissans are shit

Exactly HOW MUCH rust is repairable? There are two small holes in my door, I was thinking of taking it to a body shop, or should I just keep looking for a new door?

It's an older car

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So my truck was totaled by my parents when they needed to use it. We called the insurance, they are going to come and check it and stuff. Pic related is the damage that was caused.

Anyways, Im 18 and I am possibly not going to have a car for a few weeks depending on whats the time estimate for the repairs.

Anyone have a clue on renting cars at 18? Any idea if its possible? I have done extensive research on the subject and I keep getting mixed answers and anecdotal stuff. Any true answer here or something I can fall on?

Also enjoy the picture of the damage I guess.

>>16867292
A few of us have tried. /NG/ and /DDT/ threads die a natural death.

Interesting ideas for a transmission knob boot?

I know about the crown royal bag ones

Any other ideas? Gotta get one anyway so might as well have a fun one if I can

>>16867292
all the maximas, xterras and sentras kept clogging it up

also see
>>16867889

>>16867950
make your parents deal with renting it for you, it's thee least they can do for totaling your truck. unless they were paying everything for you, then you suck it up and walk or something

>>16867987
go to walmart fabric section
grab the first spiderman or ninja turtles fabric

>>16866670
Nope, either gear, handbrake or both works just as well.

Some people are afraid that their handbrake could snap for no reason so they leave it in gear as an added safety.

I only use my handbrake when parking and leave the box in neutral

>have vw golf mk3 with the 2.0l 8v
>revs normally up until 3k where it starts slowing way the fuck down and has trouble building up rpm
what are some of the potential causes?
dirty fuel injector?

>>16866506
Protectionism means very little market pressure to create anything good

>>16867950
In some states you can't rent a car if you're too young.

>>16864643
Some countries use left hand drive cars but also drive on the left hand side of the road. Why is this so bad?

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Can I use blue loctite to fix cracked leather or plastic interior? If not, how to you fix that stuff?

>>16869388
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI04exWUkKI

>>16868360
You have to go all the way into the opposing lane to see oncoming traffic when you want to pass on country roads.
Same problem when you want to make a left turn, you don't see as far ahead.
Your passenger has to step out into the street when you bring him somewhere and park on the curb.

I had my right front CV boot replaced today, and now my brake pedal shutters when I'm going very slow, as in about to stop moving slow. Still stops perfectly fine, what could this be?

>>16867929
>rust
>repairable
choose one

you must remove the rust COMPLETELY
or it will continue to rust
if you can find a replacement door, do that

>>16869524
caliper and slide pins need grease

>>16869530
Well, I mean, how much rust is so much that you can't take it out and put new metal in. I'm always on the lookout for a new door but it's tough, man. In the short term if I (or more experienced body shop) can take the rust out and paint over it, so be it

>>16869426
Mighty fine, that'll work on plastic center console like in the pic though? Even with the "cratered" look?

>>16869551
if you get creative, you can patch giant holes
https://youtu.be/KWyVvUklGM4

>put new metal in
welding in new material is very expensive because it is time consuming and highly skilled work
using fiberglass filler (like bondo) is faster and much cheaper, but it takes some practice to apply well

I want to sell an aftermarket exhaust that I just took off my car. The gaskets have a bit of rust on them and the inside of the pipes are obviously dirty with carbon buildup and other stuff. What products can I use to get these cleaned up for resale?

>>16869643
>for carbon
oven cleaners
degreasers
dish soap
>for rust
liquid wrench or similar
wd-40
ATF (used or new)
coca-cola

>>16866556
Suction cups or "dent pullers" might work

>>16869671

Thanks

Is this all I need to do to fit my new universal air filter to my car? It's a Ford, not a Peugeot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFHxdV2neuU

>>16870024
Also, should I even fit it? Since I only have the new filter and would have to remove the box, it would get more hot air. Would I be making my car perform worse with a new filter?

>>16869426
Can you go from blue to black like this?

>>16866082
No.

>>16866522
I do everything myself because I like to.

If the job is too hard for me to do, it's different car time.

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>>16864643
What's the best way to learn how to fix up cars?

>>16870499
Break one and fix it

>>16870499

buy a shitty (but functioning ideally) cheap car to wrench on

If you bust it it's not a big deal cause it's a turd

>>16867292
Because Nissan faggots are too busy trolling corvette threads.

>>16870504
Okay.
>>16870513
Where would I find one? Craigslist only yields old boomers with garbage cars going for $1000 with "Yer gain muh loss fixes" which usually means they revved their RPM's so high they caused a Hiroshima tier gasket blow or there is something they aren't telling you about that costs way too much to fix and can't be done by a beginner. Also what are the most neccessary tools needed to fix cars?

If I can buy a used car with cash in full, should I do it?

There are some used luxury sedans in the $15k-20k range that I'm looking to buy. I'm not sure if I should go to a bank and get a loan or just pay for the whole car in cash.

>>16870579
Do one better. Keep that money in the bank and make payments. Don't touch that money no matter what. Account for interest and watch your credit score skyrocket.

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>>16870551
screwdriver set (flat tip, phillips, hex, torx)*1
combo wrench set sae/metric*2
pliers/cutters/adjustable/vise grip set(s)
3/8" socket set sae/metric (3/8-1", 8-20mm)*3
3/8" extension set (ie 3" 6" 9")
3/8" ratchet and breaker bar*3
1/2" socket set sae/metric (3/8-1", 8-20mm)*3
1/2" extension set (ie 3" 6" 9")
1/2" ratchet and breaker bar*3
1/2" torque wrench
prybar(s)
spark plug socket set
corded/cordless drivers and impacts*4

*1 ratcheting driver with a bit set is a good alternative
*2 ratcheting and flex head are very helpful but optional
*3 you can get only 3/8" or 1/2" drive and use an adapter if you want
*4 a cheap cordless drill and corded impact, even sub $100 cheapos, can make life so much easier taking on and off lugs or other stuck bolts or just running on or off long or lots of fasteners quickly

>>16870749
forgot to mention for screwdrivers get long shaft, regular shaft, and stubbies for versatility or if you get a driver and bit set make sure it has an extension or two

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>>16870749
Your the best anon. Have a pepe as thanks. Where should I look for fixer uppers? that's my final question and be on my way.

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How much grip would I gain going from a Pilot Sport A/S 3 to a Firehawk Indy 500?

>>16870878
About 16 grips

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my car gets a wicked steering wobble when braking at speeds higher than say 40-45mph. it doesnt make the car shake but the steering wheel goes nuts wobbling about 5* back and forth. i was thinking its warped rotors but it occurred to me it only happens at higher speeds (absolutely nothing happens at say 25 or 35) and there is no lump in the brake pedal at any speed either under heavy or light braking. what else could cause a brake wobble like this? the steering wheel has virtually no play either and when driving the car doesnt drift or randomly jerk or anything.

>>16864643
Is the car infographic in the sticky still reliable?

I want to buy an SUV with a good engine and I like the older boxy styles, but the sticky seems to be the one I saved years ago with some cars approaching 26.

Buying my first car on Craigslist. For the most part I'll be following the advice on the pinned thread. Would it be stupid to show up with no money and end up "test driving" the car to the bank to withdraw money if everything seemed good? I'm just not that comfortable walking around with ~$2000 in my pocket. Ofc I'll drive the guy back to his place when I'm done.

I would've met the guy in the parking lot of the bank, but the pinned thread suggests investigating the car before it's moving on the road.

>>16870878
Unless you're on the track regularly, you won't notice any difference.

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Trying to get a Bluetooth alternative in my ancient 2003 Honda accord.

I know these things aren't anywhere near as good as having a car that has Bluetooth already but which one has the best microphone.

I don't want to hear myself echoing over the calls and I also don't want to have people complaining that they can't hear me clearly.

>>16867950
Your parents will have to rent it for you most places won't rent to anyone under 21 and some are hesitant to rent to males under 25.

And that shit is totaled, prepare for the insurance company writing you a check.

>>16871240
Just get a new headunit that supports that shit.

>>16870789
Craigslist obviously.

>>16871275
you mean like another radio?

I would but installation would be a pain, also I thought this would be a good solution. All I need is good microphone quality. The audio playback for music is irrelevant to me.

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>>16871287
>I want to drop $1000 on a car with blown headgaskets the website.
>>16870789
Anon, just look around your community and ask around. I'm sure you'll find something.

>>16867871
I6.

>>16871197
Can't you just wire him the money?

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I parked my car for about 5 minutes to unload some bags before moving it to find pic related. I swiped my finger through it and it's just water, or so it seems and smells.

Is this anything I should worry about?

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>>16871805
Here's where it seems to be coming from

So I got $3k to buy a car, what's my Dankest option for either:
>Safety and reliability
Or
>sweetness and aesthetics

>>16871805
Taste it.

If its extremely bitter then its coolant, If its near tasteless, then its probably condensation.

>>16871815
Doesn't tell us a whole fucking lot.

>>16871197
First rule about buying a used car - if you already have the mind set where you are planning on buying it without having seen it, it's too late. Never bring cash to a craigslist ad for anything. View it, decide of you want it, barter, agree to purchase it, then bring cash, and then you're done.

>>16864643
Should I get the 2018 Mustang 5.0 or wait for their release and get the 2017 in fall.

>>16871314
Well you can either shell out money for crap that's probably going to work poorly and end up getting a headunit, or don't and get a headunit.

But make sure to do your research first, and if you attempt it yourself, make sure you know how to solder, and use heatshrink tube.

>>16871842
Well the 2018 just a body refresh right?

>>16871834
>Doesn't tell us a whole fucking lot.
At least you know now it's not coming from the muffler or front bumper. Besides, I took that pic because it seems to be dripping under from where it says "WARNING LIFETIME OIL USE BMW OIL" and also that it seems to be a bit much for condensation.

>>16866621
Most likely your stock headunit will not put out too many watts, so unless your speakers are blown, then getting new speakers wound improve the sound substantially. There are like "bass amplifiers" and other inline things you can put in there, but I've seen little success from these. To get better quality speakers, with more wattage, you will most likely need an amplifier, and to control that amplifier probably a new headunit. Say you got a $100 headunit (nice kenwood or pioneer) expect $25 for the installation harness (if you want to do it right and not just splice directly into your factory harness) then you need an amplifier and speakers, maybe 250watt and the installation kit.

That would give you a nice sound quality that will be plenty loud. The subwoofers are optional. There are small compact options, or huge monstrosities that will blow out your struts they are so heavy. Its mainly preference, but if you want just better sound quality then you can go for a new head unit, new door speakers, amplifier, amp installation kit, also can use the headunits power to go to 4 extra tweeters for super cheap too.

hope this helps some way.

>>16871858
>>16871858
Why would fluids be coming from the muffler or front bumper?

And FYI AC condensers can and do put out that much Condensation, or your other option would be that there collected water in your sunroof drains.

As well you, yourself said 'it doesn't seem like oil' so that would rule that out, making your photo useless.

Have you tasted it yet? Or are you just going to bloviate more and show how much you fucked up by being both cartarded and having bought a BMW.

what's the verdict on the Honda Fit (2007 if it matters)

>>16871891
>Why would fluids be coming from the muffler or front bumper?
This is called sarcasm.

>>16872049
And you don't know what Poe's law is.

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Is this a scam and is there something fucked with this jeep or should I cop

>>16872142
obvious scam

Can I drift with an automatic?

Where and how do I learn drifting?

>>16872164
Its very difficult, you either blow your transmission up dropping it from neutral, or you have gobs of power.

Depending where you live there maybe novice drifting events, there's a monthly one near where I live.

>>16867292

Japan kept all the fun Nissans for themselves and were punished by Ghosn

>>16872142
>sarasota
ayyyy 941 represent

>>16864643
taking my driving test friday - other than not forgetting blinkers and checking mirrors, what other things do they usually gauge? they don't do parallel parking anymore where I'm at so I'm wondering what to worry about.

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Approximately how fucked in the ass would I be with maintenance if I bought an R31 Skyline in Burgerland? I would love to daily one, but part of me says that isn't realistic. Do I need a reality check, /o/?

>>16872325
3 second full stop at stop sign

if you roll through it, you're going to fail.

>>16872437
>>16872325
I nearly drove through one during my test
we just laughed it off

of course I live in Florida, so

>>16867292
All the niggers that buy the older ones are in jail.

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>>16867292
We did have Nissan Generals. It started with /scg/ then after an unsuccessful /ng/ we had to resort to calling it /nsg/ because people kept shitting it up with trucks and stuff.

I was in the process of making a banner, but after much trial and dead threads I gave up. This is the old SCG banner. I have the newer stuff on my google drive if anyone cares to pick up where I gave up.

What, other than warped rotors and bad tie rods can cause a repetitive and loud "Thudthudthud" sound when braking at high speed? There's a bit of steering wheel shake when this happens. I checked my tie rods and there is no play and they seem to be in decent condition. Rotors were replaced fairly recently, problem existed before the replacement.

Has anyone had a bad experience buying a very low mileage car? Eg. 17 year old car with like 70k miles

Why is there no Caddy General?

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Planning on getting a Peugeot 205 as a first car

Insurance is gonna fuck me in the ass for the first year
£1800 for a 1.1 or £2390 for a 1.4

Is it worth settling for the 1.1 and waiting a year or more or should I just bite the bullet and get a 1.4 I can modify and keep?

>>16872593
>pay 2k for insurance
Jesus. Move to burgerville USA and make shittons of money just saving.

>>16872744
I can't, it's shit here but it's the only way I'm gonna get to be on the road

When coming to a stop in a manual, am I better off slowing down in gear or in neutral?

>>16872759
Why can't you move? I swear. I have a swedish friend who admits he's being attacked via prejudice for being a native Swedish person. But he refuses to fucking move. Just get on with a work permit if you do something worthwhile and get your license then. If a south african I knew could do it you can too. Fuck all with EU laws.

>>16872791
University and courses I need to finish, I'm planning on moving out of the country but as of now I'm stuck here and desperate to be driving

>>16872832
What do you have to finish? You could use that to literally finish college free here AND get your citizenship.

>>16872855
A diploma course and some other projects before I was planning on university, I have some industry ties that I'm on the fence about

Also, holy shit! Where do you live?
I'd seriously consider it if it was a considerable amount better

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Is there suppose to be oil in the valve cover of my Impreza? There wasn't a whole bunch, but still feel like none should be there.

Is my Impreza suppose to jerk a bit when letting off the gas in lower gears? Only seems to do it in first or second.

>>16872791
>gets shit for being Swedish in Sweden
I'd say only in Sweden, but this shit is coming up in a lot of places.

>>16872930
Congrats faggot, that is the gayest uploaded image on /o/ tonight you fucking cum guzzler.

>>16872892
Look at Scholarships and student visas for students travelling abroad. Extending your visit to years via a work permit and doing the work you studied in college will go a long way. After that the process of getting your green card should have already been started and your just on watch to make sure you don't do anything stupid (touch kids, rape, and murder for example) and be brought into court for said things.

Also if your studying certain things you may be able to get something like a h-1b which is basically a green card but you need to move to a place that is underserved and looking for workers in that field.

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>>16872945
I got it from /o/. I find it funny.

>>16872942
It's really bad for him. I would let the guy get an apartment with me but i'm already moving in with my girlfriend. They actually opress the native population over there. They aren't allowed to gather to protest, ISIS flags are A okay to plant (for religious reasons :^). ) and a ton of small children are being raped by "dark skinned neo-natives" and the rapists are getting 1-5 years at worse case scenario. Most of them are simply being let off with useless rehabilitation programs.

>>16872960
Shame. That's what happens when you let minorities take over.
>hurr durr we just want equality
>will turn over and do the same shit like they have the high ground
>oh wait they do because society lets them
Oh well, this isn't /pol/. Sorry to hear about your Swede friend. Hopefully the good internet helps him cope.

>>16868073
Could be a bad distributor, I had the same thing happen with my 8v mk2 GTI when I swapped the old one for a Bosch replacement. Put the old one back on and it ran fine.
If not, it might have something to do the thermostat. Just a suggestion though, I'm no mechanic.

Might be worth asking around for a VW specialist, they're much cheaper and more helpful than a dealership most of the time but a lot of mechanics don't know the little things that cause shit like this in vee dub engines.

>>16871178
Sticky is pretty obsolete in a lot of cases now, get advice elsewhere.

any /o/pinions on based window repair chains?

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>>16872930
That image truly is something only a Subaru fan could create...

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>>16873073
It's really not that interesting of a picture to comment on.

I'm thinking of picking up an sc aw11 but it has an issue I'd like to get cleared up on. Under heavy acceleration apparently there's some sort of clunk from the rear and the back left wheel sort of jolts/shimmys. I can't explain it too well right now but after the car is ready for a test drive I'll try to make more sense out of it. I think it's differential, but I'm not sure. Help?

Would it be worthwhile to do a snorkal delete + aftermarket air filter in my little Focus SE? Hoping to a) make it sound more fun and peppy, and b) maybe help mileage.

>>16871393
>I want a car that's broken so I can fix it
>but I don't want it too broken
>but I also want it as cheap as something that's super fucked because i want to fix what's broken
Again, just get something from Craigslist and don't be retarded.

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How do you buy tires with the brand name painted on them?

>>16874085
If you refer to racing tires, those are stickers.

>>16870159
bump

>>16874118
sorry I mean on street tires?

do people paint them on themselves or what?

>>16874127
Yeah most of the times they are painted with paint markers

>>16874134
hmmm ty

what about the red Y?

>>16874136
The ones in your pictures are racing tires, so the whole logo is a sticker, along with the barcode next to it.

You can buy paint markers of whatever colour you want if you want to replicate the logo in your picture, or you can go to a race with a tire supplier of your choice and ask them for stickers

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My glove box door is stuck, the lever to open it moves freely but it doesn't unlatch anything. The fuel door release button is in the glove box and I'm almost on empty. What should I do?

>>16874599
See if you can reach the hinges of the glove box to open it from there.
Is it one of those gloveboxes with the key lock? If yes, try to use the key to open it.
You can also try to open the dashboard from the side panel that is usually hidden by the door (pic related, it's usually just a plastic panel that you pull) and see if you can access the glovebox from there somehow.

Otherwise, I'm afraid you'll have to break the thing.

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>>16874642
Forgot pic

>>16874136
You can get any old tyres and use different coloured sharpies or pain pen things to colour in the writing
that's what a lot of people at car shows do, anyway

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>>16864653
>how do i clean fart stench out of my seat?
Farts dissipate fast. What you smell days later is fecal matter from people who stain their underwear. The sweat and buttcrack juice soak thru the thin clothing and go into your seat. You could also be smelling cross-contamination. If you sit in the public library seat that some homeless person was using, you could pick up fecal matter from there and transfer it to your car.

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>>16873774
>will a mod that does nothing do something?
>snorkal

>>16872534
hail damage totaled mine, lol.

>>16872534
I bought an 8 year old car with 30k on it, one owner. Only problem I had was half a year later when the fuel line leaked.

>>16873524
plzhelp

dumb question, but I live in the northeast US and have only ever driven on all season tires. I now have a better job, therefore more disposable income for more things. If I get a set of winter tires and summer tires, when I switch them out do I have to get my car re-aligned/balanced/set?

>>16876142
also for reference the vehicle is FWD

>>16876142
>>16876146
You need to have the tires balanced once for each set, then you can just switch them at home.

>>16876155
thanks anon. also, can you recommend good tire brands? >>16876155

I am a beginner driver so i try to learn from my mistakes. This time i was coming out of a roundabout with a BMW X5 right behind me. I know i have to turn right in 50 meters so i turn my indicator. I turn safely. Suddenly i start hearing him honk briefly 2 times.
Did i do anything wrong ?
Why did he honk his horn ?

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How the fuck do I heel toe in this

>>16876176
not that anon but wanna tack on a question. What's the difference between grand touring, standard touring, and passenger all season tires?

>>16870749
Anything 3/8 is pointless
If it's too heavy for a 1/4 just use 1/2

>>16876289
Because BMW drivers can't drive

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>>16876289
BMW drivers = Drive fast or prepare for honks

>>16876422
That seems weird but maybe i'm just naive. Thanks

>>16872449
i live in fla too. sounds good. thanks

>>16866506
>SRS question
My ass get your bait outta here

>>16872184
>Its very difficult, you either blow your transmission up dropping it from neutral, or you have gobs of power.
Guess it's time to start saving up for a manual shitbox to learn on then.

>Depending where you live there maybe novice drifting events, there's a monthly one near where I live.
Bay Area, from quick research looks like I'm pretty boned if I want to do it the safe and legal way.

>>16873774
lol I just did this in my corolla cause the battery was pissing in the snorkel. It doesn't make it faster but I was actually surprised how much it changed the sound. A lot deeper now

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>>16872593
lol fuck look at that car parking space jesus new cars are fat

pic related it were my old 205 gti of mine 2 yr ago

best suv/crossovers from 2007ish? my kia sportage is fuked lads

>>16872593
mfw I got a Ford Focus 1.6 52 reg for £1300 insurance as my first car

wew lad

How old are you, and do you have anyone with plenty of years no claims bonus to have as a named driver?

So when a car doesn't start, it's either fuel or spark, right?

My car doesn't start, but has a good battery. So has to be fuel, right?

I think it's the fuel pump, but how can I be sure?

whats a good car to start drifting with?
Are there any good cheap models out there in America?
I don't know if I want to commit to the scene, so cheap is definitely better.

>>16877074
It's like a 3k bar to entry dude

>>16876912
Good battery =/= spark. Check all the spark plugs and replace them as needed. Swap fuel filters, disconnect fuel line and prime the pump to see if it squirts any out, this will tell you if it's functioning. There are guides for this but I am retarded so please google thanks

>>16877168
My EFI Fuse was bad. Let this be a lesson : not only should you consult the fucking manual, just check your fuses, man. Thank you though, that's valuable knowledge for the vault

>>16877074
Anything with RWD, manual and over 200hp,

Should I buy a 1000 $ salvage title Nissan 200sx if I want a dd/drift car?

>>16865750
>cheapest way to increase the performance of my car

The answer almost always tires.

>>16877259
Depends on why it was deemed salvage.

>>16877285
Driver's door and quarter panel were shrekt and replaced, I'm guessing insurance company said "dude fuck you no way we're paying for the 30 year old shit box."

>>16864643
Ayo guys, I recently turned 18 and have enough money (~$6500) saved up from work/savings to buy myself a first car. For a while I was looking at a Nissan 350z, but my parents eventually got concerned with the 3.5L/300hp engine and are now pressuring me to consider other options.
Are there any cheaper and less riskier cars that are somewhat like it? I don't really feel like buying a Honda Civic.

>>16872142
>liberty
>CEL "turned on over weekend"

>>16872786
In gear. In case of emergency and you need to accelerate you can right away. Plus I think it's better for your gas mileage

>>16877316
By somewhat like it you mean rwd and sporty? In all honesty just pick a manufacturer you like, and pick a car they make that you like.

If you like Nissan and think the 350z kicks ass, then the 350z is the only car that will scratch your itch.

If you want a straightforward answer, then you want a 3rd gen celica convertible. In red.

>>16866506
>Why are American cars so bad?
They're not. They're just in a middle ground between complete unsafe shitboxes from 3rd world countries and nationally-subsidized german and jap manufacturers.

>>16866920
This. but I'm pretty new to /o/ and I come here for useful advice, looking at cars, and because I've wanted to better myself as a car owner.

My personal opinion is you should do the jobs you have adequate tools and time for. I don't have a garage, experience, or a lot of tools so I'm limited to what I can reach by hand. But I've already saved a couple hundred bucks in repairs by learning my car's electrical system and fixing a few things, and it's kept my 2004 car running.

>>16877297
then snatch that shit up.

Most 200sx's have drift tax on them.

what are trusted brands for brake rotor and pads?

>>16877316
buy what you want but at least get an insurance quote first.

>>16877461
What ever your OEM was.

>>16872786
In gear. Better resistance when stopping, easier on breaks, helps gas mileage a little, and can help if you suddenly need to speed up assuming you're in the right gear.

>>16877461
Hawk, Stoptech, and EBC are some of the popular quality brake aftermarket companies.

>>16872786
Depends, if you're coming up on a red light and you're in 4th, leave it there until your rpms hit around 1000 then slip it into neutral and use your brakes to finish. Going from 4th to 3rd to 2nd and so on wastes gas if you keep rev matching, idling in neutral uses less gas. As my father told me "Brakes are cheaper than engines."

>>16877576
overpriced for most applications imo

Should I buy an automatic car because I cannot drive well with a manual car?

Is buying an old BMW as a daily driver a bad idea?

Are the mechanic costs just a meme or is it really unsustainable?

>>16877610
The costs are.....surprising. Randomly you're window motor will burn out and instead of a 70$ duralast motor, its a 300-400$ german brand. Many people cant justify 300$ for a window motor. The car is covered in overengineered hardware that work great until it breaks. Scotty, may he rest in peace, was right about Mercedes being money pits, but you could always get lucky and get the perfect working one that continues to run great for the next 5 years.

>>16877609
If you sit in traffic to get to work everyday, go automatic, if you live and work in the suburbs, man up, learn how to drive stick. Get more power and gas mileage for learning a simple skill that takes no longer than an hour to master.

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When filling a tire does one use the PSI according to the sticker in the door frame or the PSI on the tire wall? I'm using the former and everything is fine, but I was looking up some stuff on online and both sides were basically just calling the other retarded in regards to which PSI should be used

>>16877082
Not that guy, but name some please.

>>16877689
You "should" be using a rim and tire to the sizes of your manufacturer in which case, follow the doorframe PSI. If you're comfortable enough picking your own tire sizes and going off the manufacturer choices, you'd probably know enough to choose your correct PSI.

>>16877702
Thank you, I thought that's what the answer would be.

How assholeish are the HOA people when it comes to cars parked in the street?

>>16874642
The lock thing is out of the question because the lock cylinder is broken out by the previous owner. I'll see if there's any panels I can pull off to get it open.

How much is the going rate for a 1990-2000 miata?

Is it worth fixing up a car I possibly plan on selling? It needs new rear shocks and the CEL is on but I've never checked it. I would like to, because I feel like it will be worth a bit more with less problems, but I also don't want to dump money into something I'd be getting rid of

>can't get a second car because my parents are afraid of the evil HOA
>current car has too much it needs done, and worth more than it's value, to where I'd just put myself in more debt to do so
>probably can't even get a used car that will be any better
>moving out too much while going to college
What am I suppose to do?

91 ranger, lower radiator hose burst and needs replaced. Easy job for someone with barely any history of fixing cars? Do I need to bleed the cooling system after? Still had some in reservoir and didn't overheat.

>>16878877
I would assume its easy, I can see the rad hoses easy on my old Protege. The old hose may be stubborn to move, may have to cut the rest off.

Don't ever measure coolant level by the reservoir if you have a rad cap, you check the rad first. Yes, you will have to bleed the system. Replace the upper hose as well if it looks old and shitty.

What's a shitbox I can own where I can actually do all the work without needing to own an engine hoist or having to take half the car apart before I get to one small thing and still barely having room?

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Doing a relatively small track for time attack coming up pic related is layout. Is it worth it upgrading my brake fluid to something like motul 600?

Or should I just use fresh dot 4 ?

>>16878650
My HOA tows cars parked without a pass between 23:00-05:00 It also claims the garages are for one car only.

>>16878944
Daihatsu Feroza

>>16879159
pls respond famm

>>16878650
my neighborhood doesn't have a hoa but we do have code enforcement

their rules
>reg can't be out of date
>no obvious junkers in street
>visible plates
usually they don't ticket for parking but they'll wait until you drive with expired reg then follow you out of the neighborhood and ticket. annoying neighbors will report other people because once a report is done the code enforcer has to at least say something.

>>16878944
older cars. fwd 4 cyl jap cars in particular

>>16878877
pretty easy job >>16878927
agree with going ahead and replacing other old hoses. better to spend the money and do it while the coolant is out than the next hose bursting and you have to redo everything.

>>16878860
sell car and buy a motorcycle

>>16878747
did you forget something?

>>16878739
1-5k depends on car conditions and other factors. check miata forums for listings usually they'll be more accurate

>>16878860
tell the hoa to go fuck themselves

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>>16876142
alignments are recommended from most manufacturer's every 40 000 km or 2 years. this is to account for subtle wear in the suspension. Now some brands like BMW also recommend getting your tires balanced every tire rotation or 10 000 km. This is to account for the overall decrease in weight as the tread wears down. realistically, only get the balanced if you feel a vibration. If a tire is out of balance by 0.25 oz or 10 grams most people won't be able to feel it. The max I will put on a 17' rim is 3 oz and if rim and tire requires that much weight the rim usually is slightly out of round or "wobbles" or "hops" when spinning. Only solution is replacing or straightening the rim which is costly.
>>16876176
longevity: Continental, Uniroyal
performance:Pirelli, Michelin(but will have severe cracks in as little as 5 years)
All around: Goodyear, General (get extended warranty if you hit curbs a lot as the sidewalls develop bulges easily

>>16879285

Would Miata forums be the worst case since they all know the cars are great? I would think older people giving up their Miatas because too fat now to fit in would be the best bargains.

Saw a couple of the early 90s at sub 2k with 150k miles on it.

>>16877610
Luxury cars get the shit beat out of them and not maintained. You'll buy it because it looks good then 2 weeks later realize that its falling the fuck apart.

>>16878944

90's camry is pretty easy to work with. EGR valve will have issues on the early model due to bad design. You might be able to just yank an egr valve at the junkyard from the newer models before 02. My brother worked on one and had no issues with getting to anything on the car except for the Rotary button. Rotary button needs a specialized tool due to awkward angle.

>>16874120
Don't go full autozone. The only difference you'll notice is the induction sound.

What is wrong with my 1990 Volvo 244 DL?

It starts like this, and hesitates when you accelerate. It is to the point where if you jab gas pedal the engine will stall!

Starter is not bad, I even replaced it thinking it was bad. Engine cranks normally with fuel disabled.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ysjagc51ju0dwso/2017-03-16%2022.49.17.mp4?dl=0

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>>16864643
I got a couple cars I'm debating getting, a 98' Subaru Outback sport, Mazda Miata NA, or possibly a Subaru WRX. Maybe I'll just get a simple Honda Civic...

>friend gets a vw golf, financing it at 14k
>totals it in six months
>insurance are selling it for parts, whatever that comes to goes towards the finance, and the rest he still has to pay

he said he was hoping for 6-7k, i know nothing about cars and thought that was pretty high, how much is he realistically gonna get for it?

>>16878860
>worth more than it's value
What did he mean by this?

>>16879240
literally communism

>>16879599
Depends on the year, options, mileage, and whatever isn't fucked up. Insurance will sell it to a junkyard for about what the motor and trans are worth. I've swapped a few 4cyl TFSI motors and my shop usually gets them for around 2.5k. The 6cyls go for 4-6k though.

>>>16878747 (You)
>did you forget something?
what do you mean?

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Please help me br/o/s

What part number is this? This is the old belt for my Ford Focus 2003 2.0L engine. I can't seem to find the right part, I've gone to autozone twice and the belts they give me are too small.

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>>16879702
You don't need the part number, that 6PK2103 code is what describes the belt, it means it has 6 grooves and it's 2103mm long so any belt with the same code should work. All belts are described by a variation of that number (example in pic related: 6PK2115 is a belt with 6 grooves and is 2115mm long)
I'm surprised the guy at the part store didn't ask you to check that number if the Ford part number wasn't available.

>>16879762
So I just need to ask for a belt with the same 6PK2103 code? I read online that a belt with 6PK2100 would also fit my car. So which one should I get anon?

>>16879792
Get the one you had, a 5mm difference is not a big deal if only the 2100 is available, it will just be a little bit harder to put on if your car doesn't have a tensioner (which most fords in Europe don't)

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>>16879804
I tried installing this one and it wasn't big enough. I seriously don't know what I'm doing wrong.

>>16879827
It's just that they are really hard to put on because you have to stretch them.
They sell cheap installing kits for Ford belts, they are two metal.pieces that you put on two pulleys and they greatly help you install the belt without it slipping out

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>>16879845
>>16879827

Pic related is the official ford part. It's basically a metal guide that snaps on the pulley and eases the belt in as you turn the crank, there are two of them.

Sometimes they sell it as an aftermarket kit, I saw them come in the same box the belt was in a few times

>>16879845
Whats the best way to stretch them without the kit?

>>16879869
Jam a screwdriver between the belt and the pulley, hold it tight while you turn the crank.
They are supposed to be stretched while installed so don't be afraid to pull hard

>>16879872
Thanks anon

>>16878650
They can be very lax, or very dickish. It really really depends. The neighborhood I live in has "no street parking signs" posted, but the only time cars get towed is on trash day and frankly I don't blame them for that since the streets are narrow and the trash truck has to get through. Yes, I've been towed. It sucked.

is ford ka a complete piece of shit

I'm planning on importing an early 90's Nissan GT-R R32, what should I expect in terms of extra cost and inspections and whatnot? Does it need to be crash tested and be tested by the EPA and all that nonsense or is it exempt from that because of the 25 year rule?

I live in Florida if that helps any.

>>16864643
Unless you have a good catback exhaust, low flow cat convertor, and a new exhaust header, you really aren't going to get much power out of a CAI.

Riddle Me this :
>start car, go to work
>8 hours later, doesn't start
>get jump won't start
>go home, come back tomorrow
>oops, left it in run, battery is ded
>pull a few fuses just to check, all good
>jump again, starts right up

The fuck is wrong with my car?

>>16879240
>>16880011
Thanks my family. Moving up in the world but not sure if I wanted to move into an hoa neighborhood or not.

>>16879285
Man fuck that too. Don't need complainers who are afraid of confrontation have their cake and eat it too. That's not any better than hoa.

why are C33 Laurels not eligible for import under SEVS

>1990 S10 2.8l V6 5-speed 2wd
>starter stops working
>replace starter
>drive for a few months
>go to start it again
>starter makes a clunk
>turn key again, clunk
>clunk
>clunk
>clunk
>finally spins and starts right up

Do I need to replace the starter again? It was kind of a pain in the ass.

>>16880433
how old is the battery
what amps does your alternator run at
probably some obscure interior light draining it

>>16880788
It's the engine ground.

>>16880807
Know where the ground is located on these? Won't have a chance to look at it again until after work this evening.

>dealership wants to charge 1650 on my Subaru for a timing belt replacement job
Holy shit. I know dealers charge more but damn. If they want to charge that much, how much is a third party going to cost?
I'd do it myself but it looks like a pain in the ass without taking out the engine.

is buying an rx8 with 95k miles on it a huge mistake?

my dad's 1993 toyota camry recently blew a headgasket. he has 5k to spend on a car, he wants another toyota because he loves toyota but toyotas are super expensive even used but mazdas seem to be really cheap

https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/6025183795.html

>>16880888
>has 5k to spend
>could fix his car for less than 1k

Why doesn't he just fix his own car?

>>16880900
the motor is fucked, the headgasket blew when the waterpump failed and it overheated and doesnt even crank now

its been a workhorse, has 350k miles on body, been in 6 wrecks. struts/shocks so bad that it visible bounces, exhaust leaks at literally every weld, body is rusting and sun damaged like crazy. hood latch failed so theres a bungie cord keeping it shut. the SRS module was removed after the fist accident along with the airbags so that doesnt seem safe

its just a piece of shit that i cant tell him to dump more money into

>>16873851
I got a supercharged Buick for $1500 that needed minor fixes with 117k miles... Just don't be picky about what kind of car and you'll be fine

>>16880930
Well, if he can't maintain a car, a used RX-8 is not going to be a good option for him.

>>16880805
It's a refurbished battery and it stays at 12.5, alt is okay. How can I text for parasitic lights?

And if it's parasitic loss, why would one turn of jumping not work, but then once it died completely, then it worked?

>>16880873
>I'd do it myself but it looks like a pain in the ass without taking out the engine.

You got your answer right there, it's a pain in the ass so it costs more because it takes a long time

>>16871178
Ignore >>16873038 - sticky isn't obsolete. What you want is an XJ Cherokee 4.0 I6 with a manual tranny and 4WD.

how hard is it to get into the nook/crany of a car and change the serpentine belt of an older dodge minivan late 90s?

I looked at it a bit when I opened the hood and I dont like the way how everythings cramped up

Doing it myself would save me about $50-100 bucks, letting others do it would be too expensive for me.

Have any of you installed sparco pedals? What size bit did you use to drill the holes? Thanks!

>>16881154
What bs. Guess I need a different car.

>06 Miata
>limited edition
>whatever the fuck that means
>24k miles
>dealer wants 12k for it
I've seen 90s Miatas with 150k miles or more go for around 5000 on CL. So this seems like it should be a good deal, but it's a dealership and that's ever hardly a thing. What's the catch here?

>>16881531
>automatic

>>16881549
It's a manual.

>>16881554
I still don't think I'd spend over 6k for it, desu. Like, maybe if I test drove it, and it was truly immaculate 10/10 inside and out, I'd go closer to 9.

But, I deal in cash, not bank loans and financing.

>>16881560
Fair enough, but I'm just wondering why they aren't trying to charge more. Everything looks good. Feel like either there's a reason people want 90s Miatas more or something is wrong with this.

I'm close to considering just going to take a look at it.

>>16881572
>no traction control
>no ABS
>no EFI
You're stupid to not want a 90's when it comes to the ultimate roadster.

Enjoy your manual hill assist, electronic windows, 1000lb convertible motor, traction control, in a bogged down emissions government regulated fuel consumption mid life crisis mobile.

>>16881589
Ah, that makes sense but somehow I doubt most the people I see who are selling know that. Though I guess they looked up how much they can sell it for and don't care why. Still, the 3rd gen Miatas can't be that bad. I'll ask the miata general next time I see one.

Rip my dreams.

>>16866670
My handbrake cable snapped, so it's all I can do. It works, my owners manual said it was a-OK.

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Need clutch job soon, start getting quotes.

One place offers 700 for labor and 400 for the clutch, so I ask them if they'll do the job with the clutch I already have ordered.

How much of a fucking retard is this asshole and how does he expect this to convince me to use his OEM parts over the $130 dollar clutch I ordered on rockauto?

>>16881749
>uses commas as periods for an elpsis
>uses too many anyways
I wouldn't deal with someone who can't write properly.

I don't even know what's up his ass. Pretty sure they get money based on labor, not parts. Though they probably so mark up the parts too somewhat. So I'm not sure what this asshole is on about but I've never been a mechanic so I could be wrong.

Look for someone else.

>>16881779
There's a parts markup, that they get a cut of, from parts shops that they work with.

Although, they're basically right about the other things. You gotta make sure you get the right part, and their warranty won't apply, although the "bringing your own burger to mcdonalds and asking them to cook it" bit is fucking bullshit, and I'd avoid that shop just for that.

A mechanic's shop is paid to fix shit. Not bitch about the customers not using their preferred price gouging markup distributor.

>>16881986
also $400 is one hell of a markup from $85 on rockauto.com for a basic oem clutch. I dont know how they can justify a 400% markup on any part that isnt scarce or hard to find.

>>16882013
Sounds like a standard markup to me. There's a markup from the manufacturer to the distributor, the distributor to retail, and retail to the shop, and the shop to you.

I'm pretty sure rockauto just gets the parts from the distributor, or directly from the manufacturer when they can. Also, the cost of the part from the shop includes the warranty, just so that if something does go wrong, they're not losing as much money.

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How does importing japanese cars to US work? I've always wanted pic related but I'm not sure how to do it

>>16864643
how would i go about upgrading my 2.4 mustang lima engine while still staying naturally aspirated? i'm looking for 200 hp and tq on the dyno.

Is the Mitsubishi Galant a decent car? They're fucking everywhere, look decent and are cheap as fuck where I live.

>>16880512
>Don't need complainers who are afraid of confrontation
If you become intimidating, the HOA board members will refuse to talk to you. Instead, they will have their legal representative (a lawyer) talk to you. Of course, the lawyer bill appears as a bill to you which if you don't pay, it converts to a lien against your property. Liens wreck your credit rating so don't let it get that far.

Want to avoid talking to lawyers? Don't be intimidating to people. Once you become scary, it is their right to not want to talk to the scary person, but have the lawyer do the talking instead.

>>16882135
It can't be any younger than 25 years old for one, but there are dealerships that strictly specialize in importing cars, your best bet would be to contact one of them and see what they can do for you.


>>16882265
Or he can be intimidating but grow a brain and move somewhere that doesn't have an HOA

>>16881749
>ov vey goy! We make a lot of money charging a flat 20% markup on parts! We can't have you bringing in your own parts.

Find a non-shit shop.

>>16882135
I've seen that on https://www.japaneseclassics.com/

Don't know if they have one right now, but I've seen a couple there.

How much does it generally cost to get a new color paint job on a sedan?

>>16882414
Properly done? 3+ grand.

>>16882265
I didn't mean the HOA members, just neighbors. Neighbors complain about the stupidest shit, and half the time it's just an opinion.
>they didn't paint the house a color I like!
And I assume, not good I know, that most people either don't have the money or don't want to spend the money on a lawyer. HOA lets people have a legally binded middle man with no cost to them. They could maybe call the police, but that's iffy.

>>16881779
>>16882293
Yes you dumb leeches, mechanics (all of them) get a cut on the parts they are SELLING you. It's not charity work, it's a business, they sell parts that you pay and they profit from it.
The parts store gives them a discount on parts (and they pay even more discounted parts as well or they wouldn't profit) so the final customer pays the sticker price.

I don't know why you idiots expect them to sell your parts and not profit from them.

On top of paying for labor, you pay for the fact that the parts are delivered to the shop in a timely fashion and installed right away instead of having to bring your fatasses to the parts store yourself, pay for them the full price and then bring them to the mechanic, not to mention that you have a warranty on those parts if bought via the mechanic itself.

Profit from parts can be a good chunk of a mechanic's income, so it's normal that they get pissed when people bring their own parts.

Expecting them to welcome you with open arms when you bring the parts yourself is retarded and idiotic.

Holy fuck i'm not even a mechanic but you guys are such massive fucking idiots
Yes I'm mad

>>16874085
DIY with Tyreart paint-pens

>>16882480
i'm not expecting them to sell me parts for free, but i'm not here to suck the mechanics dick. if the part costs 85 dollars i'm not going to pay him 400 for it, he can fuck right off.

the warranty on the part is not worth over 300% the cost of the part.

>>16882565
Rockauto is not a good reference for prices.
It can get you a very good deal of course, but if you want to know if the mechanic is jewing you hard you have to call a bunch of parts store around the area and see what prices they make. Chances are the prices they make will be slightly lower if not equal to the ones the mechanic asked you, because none of them get parts from rockauto and there is a long chain of markups that lead to the prices they ask.

Depending on the parts, mechanics get between 10 and 50% discount most of the times on the parts they buy and usually they simply apply sticker price to the customer. So 400% is high for rockauto standard, but it's probably much lower if you use conventional part stores as a reference

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Do any of you guys get anxious while driving? How did you shake it?

>>16882668
You shake it by driving

>>16882480
Stay mad then, faggot.

Recommend me some 16x8 wheels with 0 offset?

For a MKII supra

>>16882705
Pay 3x the labour so the mechanic can Jew you out of the parts you didn't buy from him then
Either way you are fucked.

If only you could change things yourself

>>16882768
Not the guy who's needs the job done. Seems like he already knows what they would charge which is good so he can know if they try to Jew him or not.

If I'm looking for used car, and we assume the previous owner got all the maintenance done on time so it's still in a good condition, what kind of mileage on a car would I want to look for that would assumingly have had all the major things taken care of. I was thinking it would usually be in intervals of 50,000 miles.
Basically, I don't want to buy a car that needs stuff like time belts, water pump, etc right after I buy it. Yes, yes, I know I can "save money" by doing it myself but the parts still cost and the goal would be actually have time to save up when the job is needed.

Hard to find a vehicle kept in such a condition, but I can believe. As well as hope the person didn't dump the car before it needed that maintenance.

>Bonus question
What's the upkeep costs on an RX8? I always hear the apex seals for the engine are pretty needy.

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What does /o/ think?

https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/ctd/6055589807.html

are infiniti sedans good as a first car?

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Got dented in a parking lot fucking twice within the same week. Both dents are about 1", kinda like pic related except there's paint scraped off too (car is black so it's very visible).

I never had to deal with that shit so I'm kinda not sure where to start. The dealer referred me to their preferred estimator/body shop, but I want to know what to expect.

1. Will it be covered by Comprehensive or Collision? Or not at all? I don't know who did this, I parked in an empty lot, X hour later I come back with empty spaces beside me and there's dents in my fucking doors.
2. If not covered, how much is it gonna bleed my wallet? It's two very similar dents, unfortunately on two separate doors.
3. Should I go with the shop recommended by the dealer, or find my own place? Mind you I have no idea how to tell a good place from bad and if I'm being bullshitted.
4. Will this fuck my future premiums over if I get it under insurance? I mean, I'm not at fault here, but I've only heard horror stories about insurers fucking you over.

Sorry, I'm new to this. Vehicle is 2016 Golf with 2 years lease remaining on it.

>>16883088

>1. Will it be covered by Comprehensive or Collision? Or not at all?
Ask your insurance company, you pay them to consult you about this stuff, among other things. They won't fuck you over for asking.

>2. If not covered, how much is it gonna bleed my wallet? It's two very similar dents, unfortunately on two separate doors.
Nobody here will give you a reasonable answer, especially since you didn't say where you live. Search a few body shop close to you and ask them how much it would cost to repair a dent that went deep to the metal.
Get a few quotes so you can see what's the average price.

>3. Should I go with the shop recommended by the dealer, or find my own place?
If it's covered by insurance yes, otherwise refer to point 2 and choose the one you like the most.

>4. Will this fuck my future premiums over if I get it under insurance?
Same as point 1. If you are afraid to ask them, the insurance contract you signed tells you how much premium will raise depending on what kind of coverage you are using.

>>16883088
>Will this fuck my future premiums over if I get it under insurance?
Your insurance has a deductible. So you are out of pocket for deductibles which is typical for insurance.

Was there a round rock nearby on the ground? If there was a homeless person that you didn't donate to, maybe he got mad and got revenge on you for stiffing him.

Toolfags, assemble!

So some scoundrel made off with my 17mm combination wrench...

What's a good non-shit tier replacement? I don't need fancy, just a solid non-ratcheting piece. I went to grab a Craftsman replacement, but they're made in China now and they wanted $10 for one wrench. If I wanted China shit I could go to HF and get one for a third of that. Snap on wants to fuck you raw to the tune of like $40 for one.

Most places want to sell you sets, too, which sucks.

>>16883088

>1
That's gonna be under comp. Comp is anything that does not occur from a collision while you are operating. Hence the name "comprehensive."
>2
That looks like it could be pulled out reasonably easily but paint is gonna be killer. It's gonna be covered under your comp though, you just need to know your deductible
>3
Do a little bit of research, dealer recommended shops might be good, might be trash as well. THE #1 clue to look for: look for boomers with classics and richfags with exotics. If a shop does brisk business with restorations and lambos and shit, you bet your ass they do at least a passable job.
>4
Shouldn't effect premiums at all for the first one. Talk to them about it though. Comp claims are not "I fucked up and stuffed it" claims, they're just the occasional "shit happens" type thing that will only raise a red flag if you start making claims over and over.

The 95 (automatic) Accord I was driving got absolutely vandalized by upstanding brown gentlemen because I live in a shithole.

Should I look out for another (manual) Accord or be a degenerate and get a CRX someone is selling locally?

>>16883822
I'd look for another accord. CRX's are mostly trashed by now.

How would a person that knows absolutely nothing about cars get into learning about them? Like dismantling engines or fixing issues. Asking for my roommate.

>>16883894
I know but hnnng. Something about them makes me turn into a hormone addled 16 year old with something to prove again.

Can anyone do a quick vin check for me? I am literally buying this tomorrow, I just want to make sure it wasn't flooded before I commit.

3GTU2UEC9EG431543

>>16882799
Not entirely sure what your asking but a certified pre owned car from dealership would be your best bet.

If you buy a car from a private party and expect that, you'll never find it. Almost private used cars over 3 or 4 years old have issues that the PO neglected, or its due for a change on it.


insofar as rx8's go, If you care for a rotary properly the upkeep costs aren't that much more than a normal car but youll have shitty MPG.

The goal would be to buy a post 06 model that negated most of the issues on the early ones.

>>16883914
Then get a Subaru, or a motorcycle.

>>16883905
You and your homeboy need to buy a piece of shit junker and slowly start doing minor shit like oil changes. and work your way up, buying tools as you need them.

There are no books out there that will teach you the necessary methods, and ways of not fucking up, or fixing your fuck ups, only hands on will teach you that.

>>16882962
>V6
>automatic
>Car a fine outstanding man of color would drive.

You have shitty taste.

>>16880831
IIRC when I had mine, it was on the lower drivers side of the block.

Also thank god I don't have that POS anymore, more of a fucking headache than my BMW's ever were.

>>16883939
Basically the general rule of thumb when most car manufacturers call for replacement of major maintenance. Not just an oil change, but timing belts, pulleys, etc. Anything that's going to cost you in the hundreds or more that needs to be done. I was thinking most do them within 50k mile intervals. I'm aware that most owners will neglected such things, but I was still wondering.

I probably wouldn't get an RX8 anyways, as nice as they seem. Thanks though.

Is there a suitable guide/pastebin for anyone interested in getting a better understand of their car + mechanical car knowledge in general?

Saw the suggestion for repair guides in the sticky but was after something broader I guess, so that I can get a grip on terminology and actually be able to troubleshoot any problems I have by myself.

Any website I can get tires for cheap? Looking for Dunlop Sport Maxx 235/45 r18 94y

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Hello /o/

I have been making arrangements to buy a really nice IS300. I am about to go pick it up, but have to finance part of it through my credit union. The current owner of the car just now disclosed that his name is NOT on the title, but that it is a clean, notarized open title.

I had no idea you could even do this. Will this pose a problem with the bank? Pls help.


Pic related.

>>16884132
Who's name is on it? I think you go to your dmv, tag agency, etc to get a new title in your name as long as it's not been reported stolen.

>>16884212
The current seller never changed the title to his name because he bought it with the intention of selling it. He says it is a " clean open title ready for a New owner".

>>16883776
>>16883226
>>16883230
Thanks, this helps a lot. I'm driving to that shop tomorrow and I'll see what they say. I know I can't help about the deductible, but $250 is better than whatever the fuck a proper paint job on two doors cost.

One more question, how long will I normally be without a car with this kind of jon?

>>16884358
That seems kind of fishy. You might talk to your dmv about that to see the legal matters about that first. Might ask him to meet you at a police station to seal the deal too.

>>16884564
Thinking the same thing, very upset about it. I was really excited about the car

>>16884631
Hey, it could be all good in the end. The DMV could give the a-okay. Though if he was looking to flip it, the price might not be too good. or something is wrong with it.

More reliable, 90s accord or camry

>>16884358
Look up "curbstoning"

Basically, what he's describing is sketchy behavior to avoid registering as a dealer.

What these people do is they buy cars, but don't transfer the title, and when you buy the car, have you sign as the buyer of the vehicle.

What this does is keeps the middleman entirely clean of the vehicle. IE, legally, he was not involved at all. If there is any problem, legally, with the vehicle, you have no recourse.

I'd avoid it. If possible, force him to get it titled in his name, and buy it from him only once His name is on the title you're signing to buy it.

>>16884026
Depending on your level of knowledge, this may be a good starting point: https://animagraffs.com/how-a-car-engine-works/

You could also consider buying/downloading the factory service manual for your car. You might have some luck looking for it online, but you can also usually buy them from RockAuto. Mine was about $20 and has been a huge help in figuring some shit out. You could also just browse forums specific to your car in your downtime, and you'll usually pick up a lot more application-specific knowledge that way. My advice would be to take everything you read with a grain of salt, though. Google is your friend.

>>16883742
Honestly, just hit up your nearest local parts store. A combination wrench is pretty hard to fuck up. I've purchased loads of single wrenches and haven't had an issue yet, but I'm also not using them to apply 200 ft-lbs of torque, so your mileage may vary.