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>>17691756

http://forums.vwvortex.com/forumdisplay.php?14-A6-S6-amp-RS6-(C5)

They will find an answer to your question.

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Just stripped half of my 94's EG hatch and thats what was underneath, what in the living fuck is that, I've had the car for about 50 days now and just now did I get myself to do this.

It's going for a thresholds (próg in poolish, no idea if its right) swap cause the old ones have holes the sides of fists in them

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What are these called? What are they for?

Is e46 320d a good first car?
Im in Albania btw so its not that expensive to maintain it. I still dont want it to break every other week. How reliable are they?
how does this one look from the images(ofc ill have to go check it in person or send someone to)? http://imgur.com/a/M3cpF
it has got 185k km for 3300 euro first price which means i can prob lower it to 3000

>>17692018
Turbo whistles. Makes it sound like you have a turbo. They are for faggots.

>>17689565
blease respond, gonna drop 80 bucks on a timing light today

I'm 18 currently but want to buy a scirocco for my first car by the time I'm 19

Will I be able to get insurance for this?

I really like sciroccos

UK btw

>>17692018
>>17692068
I want to buy a bunch of these and just start putting them in peoples tailpipes

>>17692406
Do it. I honestly never seen one in use so idk if they're loud. But they're super cheap so buy a pack.

>>17691756
whats the best way to clean my oil dipstick?
this shit is impossible to read

>>17692482
Try some wd40. Worked for me to degrease my bike around the front sprocket.

Are all BHPH lots scams? Planning on buying a new car in the nearish future, but I'll be paying in cash and not getting a loan. My only experience with them was from Longpost's stories

>>17692494
It kinda worked.
After spending about 5 minutes jacking off my dip stick it's slightly cleaner, but not a whole lot cleaner
I'm thinking I might need an acid of some kinda to do this effectively.
So if anyone knows of any acids that dissolve oil I'd love to know.

>>17692482
a paper towel

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Im buying a 2017 kia forte s tomorrow.
Im getting it for 17,800 usd (based incentives). 0% APR and kia damn good warranty.
Ive driven every other small car under 20k, and i liked it the most.
>am i going to regret buying a kia?

>>17692515
If youre paying cash, and have a mechanic do an inspection its fine.

>>17692630
Acetone, make sure you let it dry before you put it back in.

>>17692183
Sounds like incomplete detonation, could be caused by lots of things. Check timing, spark plugs, cap and rotor if you have them. Also check out the throttle position sensor, had one on a Nissan that got a bunch of corrosion at the pigtail and messed up the timing.

>>17693043
In 5-7 years you will

>>17693043
If you want to get a small Korean car, get an Elantra GT or a Veloster Turbo.

>>17693438
nah its a 7AF, only has throttle angle sensor
i asked my dad for advice and he suggested blowing a can of intake cleaner through the engine to remove carbon on the piston crown

For a commuter for work/winter car, would I have more fun driving a 3rd gen prelude, or a 5th gen celica? Which would have better steering/handling for fudd wheel in michigan?

>>17693539
That should help
BG also sells a good FI service kit

>>17692630
Use acetone

>>17693612
i dont know what bg nor fi is

Is it necessary to switch to a higher weight oil when a car goes over 100k miles? My cousin told me to start using 10w40, he's a mechanic otherwise I wouldn't even ask. Been using 5w30 for every oil change but thinking of switching to 5w40

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>>17691756
Where is my transmission fluid leading from? It's about an inch above the pan + gasket, so I don't think it's there

>>17692630
To be fair it didn't work as well on that because the oil is baked on the stick pretty much. My grease/oil around sprocket was just flung there.

How do you make the renesis engine reliable. Is it possible? Is it really so bad, budget irrelevant?

>>17693698
If you're burning oil it will help a little. Don't expect a miracle though.

>>17693771
You'll probably need to wash all that off and let it dry and then see where its trickling down from.

>>17693775
buy a 13b and do a swap or just learn how to do rebuilds on them.

>>17693803
well i don't really know if the amount of power it has stock is "enough" for the car. is the 13b any more reliable than a rensis? or would a piston engine be more reliable still? i;m not averse to going that way

>>17693796
This is after washing it off

>>17692049
Looks sexy to me man, just take good care of it

>>17693841
Then you didn't wash it that well.

It looks like that gasket has taken a shit. Just order a gasket & seal and drop the transmission and redo all the seals.

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>>17693642
BG is the company
FI is fuel injection kit.

>>17693867
I won't!

You can help me big time.

I have the VW rims "Avus 2" and need new center caps. The genuine ones cost a jewish fortune. Can you recommend me cheap chink-shit that will fit?

broke german-guy here

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Is it dead, or is this fixable?

Could I just order a front passenger fender online, and an aftermarket set of side skirts and call it fixed?

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hey /o/. I was driving my aw11 mr2 after finally getting it it's own battery instead of borrowing from my dd and after 15 minutes or so I got 3 lights on the dash (cooling fan, charge, brake). This is supposed to mean that the alternator is not charging. Now as I immediately went home I noticed that these lights would come on momentarily before disappearing and then appearing again. Also as I looked at the battery voltage gauge it actually seemed close to as high as it would go (18V) which was odd. Today I turned it on again and the warning lights are gone but I notice that the place where a connector bolts onto the alternator gets quite hot pretty quickly as soon as I turn the car on. I don't think it's normal so I cleaned off the connecting surfaces but the heat there persists. Any idea what the issue could have been?

>>17694191
Voltage regulator in the alternator has gone out.
Heat is caused by the massive voltage.
Get it replaced or you can blow up a battery.

>>17693783
Not burning oil yet fortunately, I get a few seconds of lifter tick now and then though. Would that necessitate 10w40 or can I go ahead and use 5w40? Planning to use pennzoil ultra in the next change which is pretty much the best you can get this side of the atlantic.

>>17694157
Hard to say, where was the impact and does your door close fine, or are there any problems in the door frame?

>>17694367
Thanks for the help. I'll look into that ASAP.

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What driving game has realistic handling?

>>17693872
is that the stuff you run through the fuel tank or is it a proper job where you gotta take the injectors out

Are there any small, cheap offroaders available in Murica? I want one.

can i check obd2 codes even with no check engine light?

brand new or used newer models? since everything is old as fuck in the recommendation list i still dont know what do in current year.

>>17692049
Dont
Look up swirl flaps
I was looking for a 320d too but then I drove my brothers w203 and I gave up on e46 entirely
Look for a c220 cdi
Has way more reliable engine and burns less but is a bit weaker depending on the year
The auto is indestructible manual is a 6 speed as standard so is the multi functioning steering wheel and you get lovely attention to detail I mean look at the key fob or how you dont have to hold the ignition to start the car just flip it once and car starts automatically cant burn the starter

Go for the bmw if you want to be a racer if you want an amazing car get an w203

>>17695234
Yes you can check them any time

>>17694602
Assetto corsa is the best atm
What are you looking for and for what platform

>>17695116
>Are there any small, cheap offroaders available in Murica? I want one.
suzuki x90

>>17695269
Im so tired of mercs dude I see them on every fucking corner I cant really stand older mercs at this point

>>17695541
There is a reason you see so many of them

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>>17691756
Has anyone ever made a FWD rotary?

Either from a manufacturer or as a conversion done to a normal FWD car, I'm just curious if it's something people really consider.

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If I got a CAI for my car should I get the long version(pic related) that gets air fed from the fender or the shorter one that terminates right in front of the coolant reservoir? Seems to me the long version would have colder air coming in.

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>>17695643
Get something like this instead.

>>17692328
Why don't you simply check confused.com etc?

>>17695650

b-but muh mopar genuine parts

and I don't think such a setup would be possible in my car, the bonnet latch is closer to the engine than the radiator

>>17695675
Do you still have your OEM air intake setup?

Use that until you've first done something with the rest of the engine, like a better exhaust, an ECU reflash, cam, that sort of work.

Stock intakes are, on 99% of cars made after the 90s, cold air intakes. Most flow well enough to supply the engine with all the air they need, and putting an aftermarket intake on an otherwise stock engine is a waste of money.

i just fixed my low beams not working by swapping with the horn relay, but my horn still works, so i swapped them back and now both are working fine?

do i have the magic touch???

>>17693043
Thatsa new FiST money.

twingo is for fug?

>>17695781
ok guys here's an update;

the low beams stopped working again, previously neither the low or fogs worked which is how i figured out it was the relay, swapping with the horn relay returned the lights to normal and still let the horn work. i swapped them back, it's now stopped letting me use the low beams again, but the fogs still work. i swapped them once again and now have lights back to normal plus a working horn

so i'm leaving it like this for now, but should i worry about that relay fucking something up, or maybe making my horn sound randomly or permanently until removing it?

tl;dr light & horn relays are retarded, but functional, should i worry about retardation getting more severe?

>>17691756
Can octane booster be used in a carbureted car? What about other fuel additives?

So I found me a Lexus IS300. Love the way it drives but the previous owner has it straight-piped (cat-back). While I love the #nofilter 2JZ sound, this is a daily driver and I want to be able to listen to music and hear myself thinking (it has a loud as shit droning at all RPMs). I also don't want to get noise complaints from the neighbors or tickets.

Recommend me a muffler for a '01 Lexus IS300 that gives a subtle growl but isn't obnoxious. I can always install an exhaust valve if I want to switch it to go loud.

>>17696381
Thrush welded. Deep but not obnoxious

Should I buy an 07 Ford fusion with 150,000 miles on it?

>>17696484
Price?

I have the option to buy a 2017 Ecoboost, 2017 BRZ, and an ND MX-5 each for 23k all Manual.

Which one?

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>>17691756
Is this car actually decent? or is it just a meme?

>>17696548
This. Been seeing em cheap, I need to be redpilled on them

How do I get a job as a pit mechanic?

Preferably in Le Mans. But anything will do.
Where do I start?

>>17696581
Being a mechanic is a good start

Are you?

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>>17691756
Umm why is there a bigass gap between my axle and my rim? It's like 5mm all the way around

>>17696512
$3800

>>17697080
Google "hub centric rings"

>>17696959
I don't have any formal mechanic training.
But I've been wrenching on cars with my dad since I was a kid, and I still do all the work on my own cars

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>>17691756
My spark plugs are covered in gas and black and my car is misfiring and stalling. It's carbureted. What's causing this bullshit?

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>>17691756
Is this a gud deal or knot boiz
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/d/2001-civic-ex-sedan/6258395468.html

>>17697610
Can be a mix of things.

Wrong timing setting on the distributor, and/or fuel mixture issues in the carburettor.
Get a timing light and check timing first, then adjust mixture

>>17694392
From what I can tell, i don't think it was impact. I had one of these before, and the door will catch the fender and tug it inwards. I'd assume I just need to replace the fender and make sure it has clearance for the door to shut, right?

Haven't bought it yet, but 1k for a vr4 with an engine tick doesnt seem too bad.

Why do American car brands change the name of their cheap economy cars every couple of years, but most jap car names like the civic, corola, etc. Have been around for decades?

Are opel astras any good?
What are some good cars I could get in eastern europe? What about seat ibiza?

>>17698031
Those jap cars have been pretty quality since they were introduced, while the american companies want you to forget about their older economy cars because they were mediocre.

Is it normal for cars to sit in a dealer lot for 1 and a half years? I looked up a vin for a 95 sc400 with 200k miles and it was there for that long. I could probably get it for under 2 grand, but how big of a red flag is that?

Does anyone have the full 3k civic pasta? I never got around to copying it and the ones I see are shorter

>>17692049
e46's are tanks in my experience have 148k on mine with no expenses but oil changes and a fuel gauge sensor going out

Does a WRX make a decent DD?

>>17698295
If you like paying out the ass for insurance and premium gas, sure

Speaking of Subarus, is $5500 too much for this '02 Impreza? It's automatic and has 129k miles.

Just looking for a decent daily driver.

>>17698354
I just want something fun and not ridiculously expensive to DD. With a manual transmission.

>>17698396
Have you looked at the sticky?

>>17698432
Sure, but it's horribly out of date and I have more than $5k to spend. $20-$25k is what I'd be comfortable with.

>>17696548
>>17696576
I drove a 2003 SER Spec V sentra. Mine was dyno'd out around 300 when I had it, and I loved the hell out of that car.

Very fun and comfy, a lot of pep, and I liked the interior if you get the red and black themed one.

>>17698396
Mazda 3, Mazda 6, last gen MazdaSpeed 6, Golf Gti, A used Focus St, or Civic Si and if you can afford the maintenence: 135i, 335i

>>17698690
I don't know anything about Mazda besides Miata memes. How do they hold up? I drive about 25k/yr, so I need something sturdy.

>>17698721
If you drive that amount of miles, I wouldn't get anything sporty, youll get tired of the stiff suspension. Stick to a civic or a corolla, Mazda's are ok but they're not as abuse resistant as a Honda or Toyota.

I was always told that new cars need to be broken in for the first 1,000 miles. If I buy a new car would it be a bad idea to just jump on the interstate and put like 1,000 easy highway miles on it? Or is the whole idea bogus and I could start driving it around town right away?

>>17698780
The 1,000 miles is to not redline it at every stoplight. As long as youre easy with it youre fine.

Going to University next year, right before that I'll need to get a car that I want to use for both daily driving there and some fun on the side
If I want something faster, how bad idea is it to get EK4 or Leon cupra as someone without stable income ? Or generally cars from late 90' and early 00'

>>17698767
Ok, how is the Civic Si, then?
I want something just a little sporty, even if it's just slow-car fast.

>>17698831
Actually I was just playing with the build options and realized I can get the same engine and transmission in a non-Si hatchback variant for cheaper, and I kind of love it.

>>17698780
Just putting highway wear on it won't be very good. The engine needs to put through wear at every speed, since thats what it will (hopefully) experience throughout its life.

unless its driven by a granny that never gives it more than 20% throttle

>>17691756
what is /o/'s opinion on passing when its a double yellow?

>>17699024
It's illegal.

But if it's a 55mph zone and Grandma is fucking along at 25mph her ass is getting passed.

Sooooo, semi-serious question.

Is there anything wrong with modifying an automatic or does it have to be manual?

>>17695336
>What are you looking for and for what platform
Anything in general.

I like the idea of something that comes with a cockpit and or wheels and pedals, but something I can play on my computer without having to buy that is also fine.

Is it too much to ask to be able to drive a variety of cars on a variety of tracks with a variety of driving styles?

>>17699055
Modifying in what way?

If you're planning to track it or drifting sans manual transmission swap, you're starting down the wrong path.

My Audi TT has a coolant leak.
I'm trying to track down the leak but haven't been able to find it yet.
I've been trying to find out what kind of coolant I will need to fill it up with once I fix the leak.
I have a bottle of coolant that I bought for my old car but never got to use as I sold it before needing to even open the bottle.
I was wondering if that would work, or at least work temporally so I could fill the car and find the leak.

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>>17699384
Pic related is th coolant that I already have

>>17699384
Just use purified water in the meantime but don't do it for any more than a month or two.

Xerex G-05 is what I use in my BMW's

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>>17699415

>>17691756
anybody happen to have shipped sedans from leafland to burgerland?
I'm looking into saving for a car in leafland but no ones posted estimates or quotes online to USA

>>17699415
>>17699422
Personally would not use that shit, german cars are finicky as fuck as to what you put in them.

Purified water should be enough and will be cheaper in the short term until you get your leak sorted out.

>>17699442
I guess so.
Due for a proper service in 3 months wonder if it will be enough till then.

This leak is doing my head in though. I can see where it's been collecting because it's bright fucking pink but I can't find where the leak is coming from.

>>17699156
Performance wise, I don't plan on ever taking it to a track, drifting or anything like that. I want to get into upgrading a car I'm looking at but some of the options are automatics.

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>>17699384
What the Audi TT owner's manual says.

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The fuck is going on in this picture?

>>17699888
nice trips.
>>17699415
don't know if this is the same stuff though.

most people say coolant doesn't matter
just put in the same color but most people are idiots

>>17699971
use g12. its $10 a quart at most auto-parts stores. if you dont give a fuck put the orange dextron? shit in. i have seen green coolant eat a 2.8 from the inside out. mostly the water mump...

>>17699981
>>17699415
I don't think this is the right stuff

Is a 1987 300zx a good car? Currently drive a compact truck and want an extra car, pretty cheap on ad.

I'm the anon who was asking about the Civic Si upthread.

I just read that Honda recommends premium gasoline for the Civic Hatchback Sport and Civic Si. It says recommends, not requires. So what happens if I put normal 87 octane in those cars? I'm not sure I want a car that needs premium, since it's almost exactly 25% more expensive than regular where I am.

>>17700320
i had 93 300zx. from my understanding and experience these cars are a pain to work on and some mechanic shops wont even take it in. unless you get it in running condition for like under a $900 sure. if not it's a waste. especially the pre 91 models. there isnt anything really special about em.

How much power did the turbocharger in the Ford Cosworth XFE Champcar engine produce? (The engine's total power was 750hp)

>>17699956
16 y/o mexican kids lowering kit.

>>17700430
Ahh, is this bad to do? Why or why not?

Whats cars/brands do not use limiters or governors?

Which cars/brands that use them, allow for higher speeds?

>>17700442
you are using 3 4 inch studs resting on some lugnuts for a job a reinforced piece of car body structure was designed for

If those studs shift, you're whole front suspension and steering angle is fucked and you run the risk of losing control of the vehicle

>>17700447
Ah well what about just 1 or 2 bolts instead of 4? Or maybe just 1 larger bolt...

>>17691987
Anon, is that an LPG tank instead of the spare?

>>17700451
Just dont fucking do it retard

>>17700693
I agree.
But what if you were to machine a spacer out of solid metal?

>>17700452
yup

>>17700762
RIP

My lights aren't very bright. I can't see much at all on low beam. High beam gives me just enough light to see and feel comfortable driving at night.
How can I upgrade my lights?

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I need a new voltage regulator for my mr2. Is the regulator really as expensive as a new alternator? I'm on rockauto and it's showing that both a new voltage regulator and a reman alternator from denso run for about 70 bucks. As I understand it the regulator is inside the alternator so it would be included in a replacement for the entire alternator plus the whole thing would be relatively fresh. Do those prices sound correct and should I go ahead and just order the alternator? Trying to not spend money I don't have to. Thanks /o/.

My neighbor has a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sport for sale. Can't remember if it's the 3.2 or 2.2L. Only wants $300 because the cat needs to be replaced. Called a highly rated muffler shop and they'll do it for around a thousand. Engine has been replaced, has 80K on it now. Has brand new tires that to me justify $300. What do you guys think? Assuming it's a good deal, can anyone chime in on the cars pros and cons?

How do I post with a tripcode? I forgot how to do it

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>>17700952
Put something starting with # in the name field?

>>17691756
Hi, /o/. I'm thinking about buying my first car, but I don't have much money (<600€) and live in Eastern Europe.
I'd like to buy a Golf Mk 2 (not that long ago the streets were full of them so shouldn't be hard to find), however I barely know anything about cars.

Is it a decent idea or am I a hipster faggot for even thinking about buying it?

>>17699024
can i get more responses pls

>>17700946
>$1k for a catalytic converter
What the fuck. Buy one for like $80 tops and throw it on yourself. It's easy as fuck

>>17691756
How the hell do I get these damn spark plug wires off? It's like there glued on our something

>>17700763
why

>>17699024
>>17699042
This.

>>17701362
Have tried pulling with a pair of pliers? I've used 45° needle nose before wiggled it around and they popped off. Use dielectric for new install to help with this in the future.

>looking at nice 2002 Subaru Impreza wagon
>its excellent inside and out, only has a few small dings and a small rust bubble on the rear fender
>take it for a test drive, its a nice and comfortable drive
>get back and start talking to the seller about it
>they've had it for a few years and they're the second owner
>tells me it has a lien
>this wasn't mentioned ANYWHERE on the ad for it
>didn't say how much was left on it, only that is "a little bit"

I should pass on it right? She was asking quite a bit more than the market value anyways. She wouldn't go any lower

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>>17701672
360 degrees and nope the fuck away

she was asking that much because thats at minimum what she fucking owes

>>17701682
That's what I'm thinking.

Really fucking pisses me off that there was literally NO MENTION of the Lien ANYWHERE on the ad. She just casually said it after I got back from the test drive like its no big fucking deal.

I don't know why my luck with cars is so bad. Every single one I find that I'm interested has one glaring fucking problem that keeps me from buying. Even better is all the other cars that have looked promising are hours away, and I'm getting sick and tired of driving all the way out to look at a car that is a piece of shit.

Maybe I'll just walk the 40 minute drive to work, since I'll never find a decent daily driver.

>>17701682
>>17701709
I asked the seller how much was left on the lien and she said it "doesn't concern me".

Because the car I just bought having double its value in payments left doesn't concern me

Riiiiiiight

I'm about to do rotors/pads on my car. Rotors are warped, pads are just due for replacement.

I don't know what caused the warping on the rotors, and I really dont want to ruin new parts by doing the job half way.

So, before i go do the job, Id like to know what usually causes rotor warpage? Ive checked the calipers, and the slide pins dont seem to be biting anywhere, but thats about all I know to check for.

Dad has a work truck nearing 200k. Company might sell it and I'm entertaining the thought of buying it. It's in literally pristine shape and I'm not exaggerating when I say 70% of those miles are highway. It's a 15 f250 6.2 gasser 4x4. Of course it's automatic, and I fucking hate automatic. What easy to find manuals will mate up with the 6.2? Assume I have the tools and know how to successfully do the swap (I do).

>>17701915

Uneven tire pressure
Uneven alignment and balancing
Worn shocks or springs
Too many hard brakings
Too weak rotors

Try look on google if your car model has issues with warping rotors, sometimes even OEM rotors are not good enough and it is adviced to buy Brembo or some other quality brand

>>17700801

Just buy new ones

And clean the glass while you are at it, if it is very opague, less light will get emitted

It could also be about adjusting the light properly

But most cars have bad visibility at night with only primary lights, which is why in my country it is mandated by law to have the high beams on unless you are passing traffic in the opposite lane

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>>17694602
>>17695336
>Assetto Corsa
Oh you mean the game with the nonsense brush-type tire model that only occasionally feels exactly like a real car and kerbs with invisible helpers? That game with the slowest UI of any racing game where it might take you a good 5 minutes just to start loading the track?
That Italian-programmed pile of trash that can't properly visually represent a car leaving pavement vertically in an online race so the body just flies up comically while the wheels stay on the ground? That european kusoge where the tuning menu just gives you arbitrary numbers to adjust by that have absolutely no relation to the measurements on the car itself? That fucking game? Don't waste your time.

>>17699148

fuck AC, buy/pirate rFactor 2 or Live For Speed. If you have a really shit computer, rFactor 1 has 10 times the user-generated content of AC.

>>17700855
Voltage regulators are usually half as much a reman. Not sure why mr2s are o High.

If the prices aren't any different just get the reman alternator.

>>17700446
It varies from car to car, as some cars are aerodynamically limited in speed as opposed to governor limited, I do know for a fact BMWs limit most of their vehicles to 155

What are some possible reasons for a low, stumbling idle on startup? Goes away after a few seconds, and doesnt happen every time. The engine has yet to actually stall, but it seems to want to. I usually give the fuel pump a second or two do so its thing before ignition.

Plugs look good, plug wires look good, and outside temp is above 70F when the issues happens.

Should I get rid of the LPG instalation in my B16A2?

>>17692328
You should be fine getting insurance in the U.K, won't be cheap though.

I went to buy one from a VW dealer (JCT600) when I was 21 and they turned me down for a test drive as I was under 25.

Ended up going down the road and buying a Focus ST.

>>17698802
a-anyone?

>>17698802
its a bad idea
why a hatchback

>>17702903
well, im a eurofag so they're cheap here, also I prefer 2 over 4 doors (with some exceptions)
also why not?
other than hatchbacks, I also considered things like astra bertone, is200 or c70

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>>17691756
I was about to make a useless thread before I saw this post. Wondering if you guys can answer me a simple enough question. - I brought my car (pic related / 2004 Audi A4 B6 1.9 tdi) for its first non-dealer service. The Dude did all the usual and I was happy - he went so far as to remove fluid from my turbo without being prompted and included the work in the cost agreed, prior to this service I had no trouble with the turbo and everything was working well. So... two months on now and the turbo is quite noticeably whirring as it gets to just below 2000 rpm before returning to normal as the rpm's increase. Exactly what fuckery is this I wonder. Checking oil today before a long drive tomorrow and notice that /pic related/ plastic housing on the left hand side is unattached and loose. Anybody know what this is, could it be related to said whirring?

>>17701833
>doesnt concern me

yea it sure doesnt when you hand them cash (they dont pay the loan off) and a week later a tow truck comes to your house and takes your "new" car that you paid for


this is why i wont fuck with a car that has "lien" on the title

>>17702168
Check your iac possibly could be the problem.

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Wtf are these called? Do i need to replace them before a paint job?

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>>17703329

>>17703329
A pillar trim Maybe? You could weld in the holes and paint over probably.

My VW Passat is nearly 15yrs old and still has its original battery. Is that odd or are 'modern' batteries just good to go?

>>17691756
What cheap dipshit bought an A6 and skimped out on cruise control lol

>>17703351
>Paint over
Ummm thats missing piece is supposed to keep water put from under the window seal


Sure paint over it, you dont need it, youve come to /o/ afterall

>>17696484
For 3800 no. I sold my 2006 fusion for 2350 to my friend 3weeks ago. 145k mi, new clutch, system, new motor mounts, good tires no issues, just some door dents. So maybe 3k max if it's perfect. Also the evap temp sensor goes out on them and makes the ac stop working. And the auto trannys aren't that good. And the door handles break.

I just need confirmation I'm not retarded
My dad has a twin engine inboard boat. We opened up the bilge to check them out before we took it on the water and there was an obvious oil leak, not catastrophic but probably a pint of oil between the two engines. I checked the oil (mind you engines are dead cold) and both were overfilled about Twice the length of the dipstick. This leads me to believe the leak is from over pressure pushing out an oil seal.
I don't know a lot about marine stuff, but these are just some 5.0 v8 murkurs (or mercurys I forget) so basically a regular engine tuned for marine use. My dad's boat guy way overfilled these engines and probably caused them to leak didn't he? (My dad doesn't do any mechanical maintenance himself and has never added any engine oil or anything of that nature)

What do I need to know about buying a car from a dealership? I will be buying the car, not financing or anything. I know it will be different for all dealerships, but is there likely to be wiggle room for the price? If I buy it and get the title and everything, will I have to bring the car back ever or can I just take it to any shop I want?

Do you think they'll get mad if I take off their decal?

does it make a big difference whether my spark plug gap is 0.9mm or 0.8
new plugs came gapped to 0.9 and my car requires 0.8

>>17703722
That big of a difference you'll notice performance changes. I'd see if you could bend and then regap to recommended.

>>17703677
Go scout for pricing at the car you're looking at, dress pretty well. Then go a few weeks later, dressed like shit in stained sweatpants, etc. You'll then know the price you get otherwise, and they'll send out their shittiest, newest sales guy because they think you're broke, allowing you to negotiate for a better price.

>>17703736
that stinks, i cant regap them because the manual says dont regap used iridium plugs
plus i cant find a wire gap tool that has a 0.8mm measurement

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How predictable is the depreciation curve for cars?
If a car is 1 or 2 years old, could you at least semi-accurately calculate what it'll cost to buy same time next year based off how much it's already dropped?

How big of a red flag is uneven brake pad wear on an awd car? Back driver was nearly down to the metal, back passenger was slightly less awful, both the fronts were over half.

>>17703814
sounds like someone replaced the front without replacing the rear. Side to side wear could indicate that rust buildup is stopping a piston from moving in and out. might be time for a caliper rebuild

>>17703481
>youve come to /o/ afterall
I'm sure you're right about it keeping water out. Hard to tell from pics though. And ya he should be getting some professional help on that.

>>17703613
drain the oil to the full mark then clean up all the spilled oil, let it run or take it out for a spin if you can and see if you can see any leaks. If not and oil pressure and level stays the same, you're all good, if it leaks out again, you'll know you have a leak to find and since you cleaned everything off, it should be easy to find.

>>17703775
In my experience not very, I've been waiting on 135i prices to drop, and by all reasoning most of them should be under 20k given they're BMW's but most of them are still above that.

What if Mad Max drove an LS1 swapped ND Miata? How does the movie change?

>>17704127
He gets sodomized by war boy, and enjoys it.

>>17704140
>drives fastest car in Wasteland
>gets caught
How though?

>>17704204
>Just an ls swap.
>no off road suspension tires. larger fuel tank,etc.

>Supposed to out run anything the desert.

>>17704239
Well, you got me there. I figured it was implied from the scenario that Max picks up the miata in favor of his interceptor and does his mods on the miata. Scenario withdrawn

>>17703138
is200 is the droid you are looking for bud.

>>17703141
Are you saying that your air filter is completely disconnected? If so, you got shit in your turbo and that's what is causing the whirring, it's the turbo telling you she's just about to shit the bed. Get a new one before your engine has to eat the turbo.

whats more reliable an e46 or e90
both 320d and both 190k km

>>17703141
After reattaching it, did the noise stop?

What you've got circled is your air filter box and cold air intake piping; having this left open could possibly make additional noise if it was the intake piping, and would definitely give louder induction noise if the air filter box was open and the filter unseated. Either way, it's highly likely the mechanic forgot to put it back together after checking the air filter condition during the service.

If it's still making that noise, then I sure hope you have pictures from before you touched it, or have left it as you found it - take your car back to your mechanic and let them know the situation, it should still be well within your rights to make them look into it, especially if something has been damaged because of their service.

I am in need of a new car and don't have a lot of cash. I'm looking at an '06 Infiniti G35 6Spd for $1600. My biggest reservation is that it has 270k miles on it, however I don't know anything about Inifnitis, and some cars will just run forever. I mostly drive back and forth to work, which is maybe 12-15mi one way that's mostly 45 with a few lights. Should I just move along?

Hey niggers, looking into getting a new pick up. Ive had my eye on some 92 Ford F350s with the International Turbo 7.3 IDI. I was talking to a friend who said these motors are bad but all my life I've heard nothing but good things about them(and the 7.3 Power stroke as well) Really trying to avoid a Powerstroke because I dont want a computer. Anyone have any experiences with the IH 7.3L IDI?

>>17695063
Three phase.
Drop a can in the tank.
Use the spray to clean the throttle body.
Use another can with a hose line and let it be pulled into a vacuum line, like the brake booster.

>>17703814
Fronts and rears wear at different rates. Some times you can change the fronts twice before changing the rears depending on driving habits.
But side to side differences mean some thing is going on. Change the pads, lathe or replace the rotors, then do a good brake flush.

>>17704965
That is one of those cars that will just run forever, more specifically the engine (vq35) is known for just that. On the other hand 270k is a lot even for a bulletproof car. I would buy for $1600 IF it looked perfect on a ppi. Then resell it for the same price at ~300k.

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>>17703917
>professional help

I recently replaced the door lock actuators in a 2003 GS430 and the front passenger actuator came from a Toyota Echo, though it's the same part. Now, the remote lock/unlock won't work, even after putting the car through programming mode. I have no idea what's going on. Could the transplant actuator be at fault?

>>17705649
not versed in the specific model but it could have some kind of digital signature for security, don't know how programming mode works, but may help to reset ecu then after that go through programming mode stuff then see if it will integrate. If it's the same part there should be a way to get it to work even if there are some computer hurdles
>anon who has experience with this car pls resond i'm curious

how fucked am I if I try to tow an empty 16" flatbed with a class 2 hitch
easy back highway 2hr trip

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Are electric turbos parasitic? I mean, the energy to move the air is now coming off the alternator, which is parasitic, but what's the point then? At that point wouldn't a traditional supercharger be more efficient, seeing as the Kinetic->Electric->Kinetic energy transformations don't exist? I'm just kind of overall confused by the system's benefits, I guess.

getting ready to purchase my first car, budget is around 5k. was wondering if a 91-93 celica is a good choice. i really like pop-up headlights so i'm looking for a good car that has them. i also found an 88 supra in amazing condition and 120k miles but i've heard they are money pits.

>>17696089
You'll be fine m8

How do I view Japanese Car Auctions?

I want to buy a JDM Car and ship it to Europoorland, but all the Auction Sites are shit.

What site should I use?

Car newfag here

When you talk about engines and their capacity, e.g. a 5.0L V8 - what is the capacity referring to? Is that the sum of volume that's in each bore? e.g. 625ml/bore x 8 pistons = 5L?

>>17705511

So, let me ask you this then. If I was planning to just drive it until it died, would it be worth getting? How long could I reasonably expect to drive that car? What sort of Maintinence am I looking at?

>>17704272
could you explain why, a bit?
i know its kinda just pleasing to be spoonfed but generally is200 was the least recommended thing as a first car from what i've seen

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>>17691756
My parking brake doesn't engage. Wat do?

>>17706192
The amount of displacement the pistons produce

So say you think youre going to stop at traffic and youre in 3rd gear so you put it to neutral and brake, however at this point you see you dont need to stop because the cars are moving again, which gear would you put it into? You didnt come to full stop so it's not 1. And you lost some speed from braking a bit so it's not the one you have before. What do in these situations?

>>17706335
Adjust it.

So supercharger should give you more power that is usable from much lower rpms than turbochargers but a worse mpg, right? On average how big hit does the fuel economy take with a supercharger?

>>17706335
I agree with this
>>17706386

You should be able to adjust the cable.

My mustang also has a not quite working parking brake, so if I'm on anything greater than like a 5% incline I have to leave it in gear as well.

I wouldn't recommend it but you could also try gunning it in reverse and then pulling the handbrake. Its how I "fixed" mine to be slightly more useable

>>17706389
Depends on the tune and engine, in some cases it's negligible, and in some cases it may improve mpgs

>>17706381
You should know what range of speed your gears are best in, but odds are I would rev match in to second.

>>17706192
It's cylinders not bore, bore is the actual diameter of the Pistons themselves.

So yes it's the total sum of the capacity of all the cylinders from top dead center to bottom dead center.

>>17705812
Should be fine, don't put any thing on it though.

I've owned a new edge mustang gt for about 6 years now and at the time I thought I'd own the car forever but I feel like I'm starting to outgrow it. The power is nice but it's an autotragic, and the fact that I can't even use a fraction of the HP without doing speeds that'd cause me to lose my license makes it pretty boring now. The storage space isn't too bad, it's been pretty manageable while i've owned it.

Now I'm thinking of getting an NC miata as a replacement as a DD. I want a sportier car that doesn't have an autotragic. I don't have a question, just wanted to blogpost about my car plans

>>17691987
progi translates to sills roughly

looks like someone wanted to insulate the cabin so he added quite a lot of soundproofing

What is the best way to get a bit more power out of a M103 engine on W124 Mercedes?

>>17707213
Why the NC? Its purely subjective but I personally think the NC is the ugliest Miata, and I think a lot of other people do too. What draws you specifcally to the NC?

>>17707295
Well I actually want an RX8 because I like how RX8 looks and the NC miata is same platform and very similar and none of the rotary draw backs

>>17707300
Ah, I see. Are you going to get a hardtop or soft top NC? I think the hardtops look a little better.

desu NCs kind of piss me off because except for the rare NA, all I ever see is old men or women in NCs.

I almost bought myself an NB but I ended up being too fat to fit comfortably

>>17707303
I like how all the miatas look, they're all good in their own way.

Honestly I'm pretty lost at what car I should move on to. If my stang wasnt an autotragic I think I'd keep it longer. But I also wish it was a cobra. I kinda want an s2k but they're starting to get rare taxed by the I KNOW WHAT I GOT types, I want an rx8 but I'd want to swap the engine in it, miatas have always looked cool and I almost bought an NA over my mr2. It just sucks because there are so few cars that just look approachable for me as both a DD as well as a nice sporty car

QUESTION:

How can I get the back end out on my FWD hot hatch without engaging the handbrake?

>>17707353
Scandinavian flick

>>17698391
Better be immaculate for that price

>>17707371
Yeah, I already knew it was a stupid high price. It had a few dings and the interior was spotless.

Turned out it had a lien on the title though. The seller said nothing about it in the ad.
Even better is when she told me "it didn't concern me" when I asked how much was left.

Instantly dropped.

Now I'm going to look at an 04 Toyota Matrix XRS for $4k at a dealer. I really hope it turns out good because I'm getting sick of looking for another car.

>>17692018
i love these. mine only makes a sound at idle or at full throttle high rpms.

>>17707353
Gas full throttle, and then completely lift off of it as you corner.
You can also combine with some breaking.

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Hello /o/ I found a 1992 Lexus LS400 for sale, it was my mechanic's aunt until her recent death. Only 80,000 miles and garage kept, completely pristine condition inside and out. I know its in the sticky as a good choice but its very old. People have been telling me that once I actually start using it is will need repairs quickly and they will be expensive because its a luxury car. I don't know how to do any serious repairs myself. What is your opinion on it?


pic is from google

>>17708036
I should add that I would be taking to my last year of college and it would no longer be garage kept, and exposed to a fair amount of cold and snow.

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Anyone else agree there is a leak here in my a/c system?

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>>17708634
Fluid leaking from the nut.

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>>17691756
Looking at an excursion. Is this leak too big?

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>>17708792
And is this too much rust?

Ok so if someone does a power steering delete on an old car such as miata, e30, mr2 etc
do they just block off the power steering rack and remove the pump+reservoir while leaving the rack dry?

Or do you close off the power steering rack with fluid still inside so whatever is inside is lubricated?

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Do police pull greezy ass shit like this a lot?

>be me on a Saturday
>driving down a quarter mile of road
>I accelerated kind of fast turning into that road
>some slow ass Honda in front of me
>might just be slow because there's a little traffic at a light up ahead
>might've heard me downshift
>I get into the left turn lane early
>this left turn lane leads to a popular drag strip
>the Honda turns into that lane in front of me
>Honda turns into the closest lane
>I turn into the far lane
>the Honda doesn't use turn signal
>turns into the lane I was in in front of me
>accelerates slow
>goes exactly the speed limit
>I follow behind for a while
>chilling in the drive way having plenty of opportunity to drive out, but is just chilling there, is a police vehicle
>pic not related

Did that police vehicle team up with that civic to try to pull a sneaky one on me?
Would that be something that police would do?

>>17708792
That's a big one and it's not coming from the pan. If you can fix it yourself, it might not be too bad. If not, it'll cost you

>>17708799
That's just minor surface rust, but it's on the frame, so you'll want to check both frames real good for serious rust

>>17709508
Ths story got a little confusing towards the end. Did the Honda just stay in front of you the whole time, then you guys passed the cop? If that's the case I'd say they more than likely weren't working together, just a normie driving the speed limit.

>>17709538
Ty m8. I can just keep an eye on the fluid levels and top it off until I fix it right?

>>17709604
Yeah, but you better check that shit every day. If your transmission fluid is gone so is your transmission

>go to look at car at dealership
>say I can look at it but can't drive it because it is getting serviced
>poke around a bit
>looks almost immaculate
>look at the shocks
>the rubber/plastic boots are ripped up on both of the front wheels

Is that a big problem? I told the salesman to have the techs look at it and he said it would. The car has just north of 177k miles on it.

As far as I know they were servicing the engine, I was told a they were replacing a gasket somewhere because it was leaking.

>>17709683
The boots themselves aren't all that important for function, but they keep dirt out. Too much dirt will stop the shocks from moving smoothly

>>17709704
So if they don't fix the boots (I know they won't), I'll be alright to drive it around? I'm mostly worried about when winter comes.

Would just taking the wheels off and cleaning it up every now and then help?

>>17709712
I would clean the area around them, but don't mess up the lube on the shocks. You can spray wd 40 in them to open them up some. Probably wouldn't be too hard to make something from scratch to cover them up,

how do I get people in the left lane that aren't passing to move over? usually I just pull up real close behind them and tailgate and flash my lights a couple times, but it doesn't work that often. neither does honking

what works well?

considering putting fake police lights on my car

>>17709736
At that point if they really aren't budging I'll pass them aggressively on the right.

>>17709736
Usually not much you can do with those fuckers. Just wait for a good window and pass them on the right. Getting on their ass will only make them go slower

>>17709736
i found success with keeping as left as physically possible while staying in the lane behind them.

|.o.|
|o..|

like this. i notice they either tend to also move over as far left as they can or get out of the way

when looking to buy used cars do you go to the dealers place or ask them to come to yours ;3

>>17710022
I'm actually having a dealership 30 minutes away have one of the salesman man bring a car to me to test drive.

the context is a bit different. I made an appointment to see it and they didn't tell me it was in for service so I couldn't actually test drive it

I checked out a 99 camry today and when I took off the oil cap there was a sponge shoved in the hole. I ended up walking away from it for countless other reasons but why was that sponge there?

Where do you buy breaks and tires?

>>17710272
A sponge? What the fuck? Owner was probably retarded
>>17710275
Online for brakes, costco for tires

>>17710275
>>17710292
Where online, though?

>>17710298
rockauto brakes

is this a good cheap car
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-Datsun-Other-2-door-/322648211416

>>17710298
Amazon

Did I fuck up lads?

My car had 10 litres of petrol left in it and like the stupid, sleep deprived shit I was I filled 8 litres of diesel on it and when I realized my mistake I filed 10 litres of petrol in it to hopefully thin the diesel out.

Did it help or is it fucked?

>>17692018
WHISTLES GO WHOOOOOOOOO
who can forget bub rub and lil sis

>>17693453
new elantra GT comes out in NOV, wait for that model.

Or just get a civic.

>>17710357
lol what? the diesel pumps have a bigger spout on them because of that.

>>17710357
drain you tank and start over bitch

>>17710357
Do not run your car.

>>17710367
It just... went in like "a normal petrol pump"

>>17710370
Can't.

>>17710373
Too late.

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Is it really a feasible endeavor to DIY a closed-door respray and clearcoat?

I have the time and resources, and I'm not terribly picky about a perfect finish.

>>17710377
yes you can you fucktard

>>17710390
How can the fucktard do it when it isn't his own car?

>>17710394
>my car
>it isn't his own (my) car
??? give it back jamal

>>17710401
Yeah, sorry, I wrote it as "My car" because I am a fucktard as you said.

>>17710386
Sure you can do it yourself. Won't come out perfect but it's a hell of a lot cheaper. Just prep everything as best you can and take your time. Do a panel a day if you have to

What's a good resource for learning how a car actually works? Like how all the parts interact with eachother and exactly what the fuck all the parts are? After having my car die on me too many times I want to know about them.

>>17710515
How things work is a pretty good start, then youtube videos. But nothing really can beat getting the manual to the car and running through the maintenance recommendations.

How do you race a FWD manual down a touge, fast? What do you do differently when launching, taking different kinds of corners, and racing against your opponent?

Do strut bars really cause any extra wear on cars? I've seen some people say you can run into problems in a few years, but tons of other people say there are no real negatives to them.

Would a 91 or 92 Honda Prelude be a bad choice for a first car, assuming I get it in decent condition? It would be the only car I own and drive.

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What's the benefit of having two rotors on the front wheel of a motorcycle? Saw five others like this at my local stealership.

>>17712225
It's so the bike actually stops in the same distance as an econobox instead of rear ending everything within a ten second following distance.

Also make sure the calipers are 3 pistons per, minimum.

Bike brakes either suck or are sufficient for accidental stoppies.

>>17712225
so it stops in a straight line instead of pulling to the side

How hard it is to swap manual transmission to car that comes autotragic only?

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>>17712428
the tranny is easy. the clutch pedal and electronics is hard. autos have a LOT of wires and stuff to remove. usually its easier if you have a donor car, but if it was only auto, then you might need to go aftermarket, such as wilwood?

>>17712261
Nah. I've ridden plenty of bikes with single rotor front brakes. Good guess though. It's for more responsive, harder brakes that cool off fast. Kind of a sport option.

Also
>not riding a bike with cable operated drum brakes
What, do you value your life? Gay.

>>17712428
>only comes in autotragic
This means that there are no OEM parts to swap in. This means that you will be doing some fabricating. If it's a modern car where the ECU/OBC is the thing controlling the trans, it might also end up being a clusterfuck. You might need to run standalone engine management systems.

New hydraulics for the clutch, meaning you'll be learning how to make flared hard lines and crimp flex lines. Need a drive shaft that fits if it's RWD.

It's theoretically possible, but it's going to get expensive really fucking fast.

>be driving my fwd automatic shitbox honda
>front tires are worn to shit
>what is tread lol.png
>understeer so easy
>decide to have some fun on a corner
>turn hard
>understeer
>pull e-break
>kick the ass end out
>no need for countersteer

Did I 4 wheel powerslide my fwd automatic shitbox?

>>17712450
>>17712499
Fuck. I guess there is no such thing as manual Subaru SVX or Mercedes Benz 500E then at least on reasonable budget then.

>>17712530
i think you can just use legacy parts in the svx
the svx is a lot less complex than the 500e

>>17712524
Powerslide/Drifting means you're under power when kicking the rear out.

So no, that's just sliding.

>>17712225
moar power = the need for moar braking. Although honestly if you're riding balls out, you'll be using the rear more to trailbrake.


>>17712499
Honestly the thought of drum brakes on a bike scares me more than a turboe'd bike.

>>17693775
It is. But the problem is its hard to buy one from someone who hasnt neglected it. Itld be cheaper to buy a car with a blown motor and swap in a rebuilt one. Then install one of those continuous 2stroke oil systems so you dont have to do math for premixing everytine you fill up.

>>17712524
>>17712604
What do you call such a move?

Can you add input from the throttle and the handbreak to maintain and control the slide?
Would it then be powersliding?

>>17712855
If you're understeering, and on still the throttle or worse adding more throttle then you're just being retarded.

What you're looking for is the Scandinavian flick which is a planned move. Its still not power sliding in a FWD car.

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Any ideas on >>17707288?

I'm not even looking for absurd amount of power I'd be perfectly happy to get bit over 200hp or at least having a bit more oomph at lower rpms.

Hey guys, i'm not /o/ at all so help would be much appreciated.

What is the little u shaped clip that holds the muffler to the frame on a 2016 Ram?

>>17713180
The fuckers at u-haul took it off and then lost it.

>>17710357
how old is it? chances are if its not too new it will run like shit or a while, but it will live. best bet is to fll tot he top with petrol though, to thin it out as much as possible, or get some tubing and siphon it all out.

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Is the NC Miata actually terrible?
I found some for 9-14k

>>17713180
Without a picture its going to be hard to know what the fuck you're talking about.

Go here:
dodgepartsdept.com

punch in your Vin and start digging around in the exhaust section.

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>>17713338
Thanks mate, took longer to crop the pic than find the part

Tundra or f150? Or gmc ?

>>17712921
But what if you add hand break, but the back end kicks out too much, so you add throttle to counter act that?

Hoping this thread is still alive.

If I have a non interference engine and the timing belt snaps how hard is it to put it back in time?

I understand there are timing marks but how would you know if they're timed to the right strokes and such?

I was watching old SCCA races and realized the Lancia Stratos is pretty much the coolest car up to the 90s. I obviously don't have 450k usd for one, but, I do have a v6 camry and a friend with a clean aw11 shell he might part with.

The first few pages of Google tell me that a v6 WILL fit (snugly) in the aw11. Anyone ever do something so stupid before? A poor man's Lancia would be amazing if I could find a pipe shop that would bend the exhaust for me.

>>17713265
It's a perfectly good car. Just not what the Miata purists expected as a successor. IRL it doesn't even look that bad.

>>17713806
the cam rotates once for every 2 rotations of the engine, so just set it to the timing mark, then set the engine to tdc on cylinder 1 (should be mark on crank). everything is timed of the cam in most cases to as long as you get that right it wont matter how many times the engine has turned over since last used, just as long as it is at TDC on cylinder 1. Just make sure that you check the timing marks still line up after you fit the belt, otherwise valve/ignition timings can be a bit off

Guys how the fuck do you drain a modern cars gas tank without dismantling the tank itself

I'm using a ball siphon but can't get a reliable drain

when do i need to replace the transmission fluids, or do you not need to replace them?

>>17714899

I should add this is a 2015 Toyota sienna with a 6k mile drive ahead of it that's been midfield with e15 fuel instead regarding unleaded (American) incase anyone is wondering

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2003 Volkswagen Passat epc and traction control lights come on, any ideas?

https://youtu.be/JA-jURlbKeo

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Getting a honda ridgeline in two weeks anyone have expierience with their comfyness?

Is there more on R33 Skyline being the worst Skyline than fictional character in Chinese cartoon saying it's the worst one?