QTDDTOT

thats very narrow, but thats not a bad choice

Don't even bother getting something that grips to pavement really well. That tire size is way too small for any type of actual performance. There's no point in dropping tons of money on your civic. What you should get is a high performance all season.

With that being said, I recommend continental Conti pro contacts. Continental makes some of the best tires money can buy.

>>17715112
Cheers mate, I bought some Chinese shit tyres from a friend's shop for $40 per, they work for what they are but I'm not trusting them when it rains or any other condition.

I'll grab a set of those when I get the money, really good reviews on them, thanks again.

>>17714953
that's a shit tire size. go up to bigger oem wheels from the higher trim level. get michelins. they're the best.

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>>17715166
I threw some Sumitomo HTR AS Po2's on my focus last October, it handled a Chicago winter pretty handily. Cost $67~ a tire, no complaints so far.

So I have an '04 Mustang GT right now. Like the power but coming from a Miata I hate the handling.

How bad an idea would it be to replace the Mustang with a ~'94 Corvette?

>>17715521
What would you recommend going to to find some extra grip?

>>17715583
Not bad. They handle well, cheap as fuck. But you'll need to work on it here and there for sure

>>17715591
Go up to 17" or 18" and get some hankook ventus s1 noble 2 tires, I use them and I adore them the grip is outstanding.

Does anyone have tire recommendations for 205/55/r16.

>>17715613

The Mustang has been a parade of suffering, replacing parts all the time. How much worse are C4 Vettes?

pilot sport 3 for good all round grip, or federal 595 rsr are cheap and real good in the dry, but will have a much shorter life than the ps3's.

Can you get a tesla model S without the fuckhueg ipad?

Just curious, that thing is a massive turn off.

>>17715591
what car?

>>17715880
15 civic

>>17715961
I put $30 guardsman from Sears on my civic.

Been three years and 30k miles. They're perfectly fine, grip is shit tho which is fun.

I posted this in the last thread but it died before I got to see any answer.

If my car has a non interference engine and the timing belt snaps how do you go about putting it back in time? I know there are timing marks but how would you know everything is lined up on the same stroke and such?

Alright OP:
You aren't gonna be running laps with that car. You aren't gonna be trying to out perform anyone. Just get whatever fucking tires that are safe and go have fun hooning. Christ alive, you fucking people sometimes.

>>17716010
Definitely not trying to, I just want some better tyres that feel good to drive with.

>>17716015
I suppose that's reasonable but I imagine you'll be hard pressed to find such a thing. If that's what you really want just get bigger/wider wheels and you'll have much wider rubber available

POTENZA POLE POSITION

Pilot sport cup

>>17714953
What are your wheel specs? You could probably get a 205 if your wheel is 6 in wide

AWD vs RWD. Which is better and why? Does RWD have an advantage in cornering? Is the only advantage of AWD during straight lines and drags?
What about AWD in drifting?

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>>17715991
If the timing mark on the crank pulley is pointed up, then the first cylinder is at tdc. Now rotate the cams until they're pointed straight up as well. Throw the belt on and crank the engine a few times with a ratchet via the crank pulley. confirm that the pulley marks are lined up to the markings on the engine/timing covers. Count the teeth between the two cams.

if i put high octane in a car that doesnt require it will i get any problems with the fuel not igniting properly? my plugs are also 0.1mm bigger than what is specified but according to my dad that doesnt matter

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>>17716105
>AWD vs RWD. Which is better and why?
AWD is heavier and sometimes promotes understeer on asphalt. RWD is lighter and is easier to control the rotation of the car via the throttle. Personally I prefer RWD because it's more fun to me but I also really like some AWD ones.

>Does RWD have an advantage in cornering?
yes due to less weight. Awd is faster on corner exit though. LMP1 cars are AWD and they are some of the fastest cars in the world. But F1 has them outmatched. It's hard to say which layout has a higher performance ceiling overall.

>Is the only advantage of AWD during straight lines and drags?
no, it's vastly superior on dirt and snow. Snow tires are more important than drivetrain in snow though.

>What about AWD in drifting?
it's not the same as RWD drifting. You need a ton of power to drift an AWD. Think Ken block gymkhana.

>>17716122
High octane just protects against pre-detonation and pinging. It burns more consistently and precisely than low octane, so pinging doesn't occur. It also resists preignition from the pressure, so higher compression ratios can be used.
It all burns regardless though, you won't risk a misfire.

>>17716143
>But F1 has them outmatched.
AWD was outlawed in F1 because it was seen to provide an unfair advantage. Infact, any racing series where AWD has competed against RWD, AWD wins. RWD can maintain higher mid corner speeds but AWD has higher corner exit speeds. Due to being able to get back on power sooner.
For fun, RWD wins, for outright speed, AWD.

>>17715961
>spending more than 3k on a civic
kys

>>17716157
yeah but i put 95 in the tank and started getting detonation so i put regular 91 in and it stopped

>>17716171
Took over the payment at 200 a month with around 2 years left, I love the car anyway.

>>17716189
That doesn't make any sense, it wouldn't detonate. High octane is detonation resistant

>>17716256
it is a mystery

>>17715166
If you're worried about wet weather performance, i suggest pretty much anything fgrom the Kumho Ecsta range, i ised to run 195s on the fromt end of my SW20.
They're not going to set your world alight but they a decently grippy in the dry and have good water dispersion in the wet. The price is pretty reasonable too.

What should i do to my stock 96 MX-5? I'm new to working on cars besides basic maintinence, so i just want a small starter project to improve performance or something.

I need a scanner that can do both obdi and obdii
Any recommendations? Most of what appears when I google are recs for obdii only.

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Do most FWD cars have torque steer? I have been driving my mom's RAV4 Sport and that thing jerks the wheel over when you punch the throttle. It seems almost dangerous. How do people tolerate it? This is obviously coming from a guy who has driven almost exclusively RWD in his life.

Direzza.

>>17716614
Tyres, move up from there.
Then bilstein/konis with eibach and swaybars or skip them entirely and get _decent_ coilovers. Tbh there isn't really much on the performance front other than turbo, so just focus on chassis/suspension.

>>17716708

Damn, summer /o/ sucks.

>>17716787
I'll be perfectly honest, I always thought torque steer was a meme until going out of my way to find extreme instances. I've never driven FWD in my life.

https://youtu.be/0RlktUKNJq0

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>>17716787
Thanks for (not) answering my question, moron.

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>>17691987
>>17700452
>>17700763

pls someone respond, should I get rid of the tank while its still relatively new? (around 1-2 years)

>>17714953
Hey guys, I need help. I want to start to learn about how to work on cars, but I don't know where to start. I'd love to slowly repair a car as a project, but I really have no clue where to start barring searching shit on youtube. I know you guys likely get this sort of shit question daily, so I'm happy to take a link to something and gtfo.

If anybody wants to hear a sob story:
>Be me, uni student
>Dad is a very, very talented engineer
>Has an ego the size of Jupiter
>Is an incredible elitist about a lot of things
>Really stunted my learning for a long time with his constant prattling about how I was "just in it to look cool"
>He thinks I'm studying engineering to make him proud
>I really just love working on things; started out with woodworking projects and slowly trying to move onto mechanical stuff
>A lot of cheap, shite cars in my area going for as low as a few hundred
>A lot of them seem to have a list of problems that are fixable, but the owner was upgrading and cbf'd sinking any time and money into what was basically a second, crappier car
>Have a secret fantasy of buying one and slowly getting it going
>I don't even care if I can't do it all myself, just doing some would be enough
>But I don't know where to start turning an older car with a few issues into a usable vehicle
>Pls help /o/, you're the only ones I can think of who can point me in the right direction

>>17716915
you need a lot of hand holding dontcha
how is this a sob story you sheltered little shit

>>17714953
I have a 10 Golf 2.5 it had that exact tire size stock. Got some 17s with 245/35? Something like that. A little wide for the wheel wells but the tires came with the wheels, and they're Goodyear pilots.. but dude WAY better grip lol it's a new car.

Do it

e90 320d 160k km 6k euro
y/n as a first car

>>17717179
If it has been properly maintained then yes

>>17717182
how do I find that out?
just test drive it and see if it feels weird?
ask for the service history? if he gives it what should I be looking into
or take it to a mechanic or something and let him inspect it

>>17717194
Take it to a mechanic if you can spare the money, if not then at least make sure oil changes, transmission, cooling system and possibly timing belt have been serviced.

>>17714953
What's the cutoff price for financing a car?

Hey all I have oil burn issue maybe 1 qt per 800 miles in my 2001 Echo and if it continues carbon will fuck the catalytic converter and smoke/stinky exhaust. Really want an engine rebuild, is it feasible to DIY piston rings/valve seals for someone with no real engine experience (aside from a valve cover gasket and changing my own oil/trans fluids) I love the car.. If it's not feasible what should I do? Because the only place I've called to get a quote said $5k

>>17716165
AWD shitboxes are not the same as AWD race cars though. The race cars have some very complex differentials and electronics to control exactly how much power goes to each wheel in order to control under/oversteer.

>>17717296
I'd say drive it until it dies while saving money for a new ride

>pull into parking spot
>didn't see clear glass bottle
>*POP* *SHATTER*

Is my tire going to be flat when I get off work this evening? :( I just bought new tires earlier this year.

>>17716113
Fucking faggot spoonfeeder's

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I'm looking at getting a '99 MR2 to start a project with, shit has 360,000 miles, the paint is fucked and it's been off the road for 3 years

What do I actually need to take into consideration before buying it? Since I plan on rebuilding/replacing most parts it surely doesn't matter if most of the internals are fucked. Rust is one thing I can thing of that I have to avoid since it's mostly impossible to repair, anything else?

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Should I lease the Chevy Bolt?

Right now I have a dealer offer for 149 mo with 5998 down 0 security deposit, but I qualify for 4500 dollars worth of rebates from my Electric company. The rebates count towards leases too.

So the left over 6k-4.5k = 1.5k/36 = 42 dollars a month added in cost of leasing leading to 192 a month, but I get free fast charging = 90 miles, any commute in my area, in 30mins saving me 100 dollars gas, I get 28mpg average currently in a piece of shit, so I can be leasing this car for 92~ dollars a month, obviously adding dealer fees is closer to 100.

It sounds good right or am I missing something?

Are there any places out there that give physical cash loans? Like dollar bills?
I'm trying to snag $4000 for a car on Craigslist

>>17717842
Yes they're called payday loans and I highly advise against using them.

>>17716786
The tires are pretty bald already, maybe i'll look around for a wheel / tire combo and install them. The stock wheels are kinda boring. I'll look into the other things you mentioned, coilovers was one thing recommended to me from a friend as well so that's on the list for sure. Thanks!

>>17717853
Really? Y?

>>17717614
I was drunk and felt like spoon-feeding, fuck off

Looking at buying a first car. One is having an issue where it runs and idles fine, but the engineer starts to heat up a shittonne after a short drive.


What are some common causes I should check for? The guy claims he was told it was likely a head gasket, but that smells like he's asked some random friend of his and they said the first thing that popped into their head.

>>17717463
I love this car

>>17717335
So here's a question arising: what cars/makes have good AWD, and which ones are just meme-tier? I know that, for example, a CRV is really just FWD with some rear wheels that tag along from time to time, but a WRX STi has actually decent AWD.

>>17717878
Because they will bend you over and fuck you up the ass. Interest rates and terms on them are spectacularly bad, because they are the final resort for non-creditworthy, poor and economically illiterate people. This means that they have you over a barrel, and they know it.
If you don't know why payday loans are bad, and you need to pick up $4k in cash for a car, you certainly fall into some or all of those categories. Sorry to be so harsh, but taking out a payday loan to buy a car is a monstrously stupid idea.

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I wonder how autismal you have to be to design tire tread patterns. I can just imagine some fat gook sperg slaving over his computer perfecting every ridge, bump, and groove.

>>17718475
The best tires are European though

>>17718332
If it overheats after a short drive it's probably a head gasket dude. How bout for your first car you get something without problems. There are a lot of cars out there for sale. Don't buy one with existing problems unless you're willing to dump in an unknown amount of money and time.

Also use google for causes of overheating

>>17718376
Well Subarus and Audis understeer because their engines hang over the front axle. If the weight is centralized then awd is god tier. Think Audi R8

>>17718488
Michelin is the only good euro brand imo. Pirelli and Continental aren't that great.

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>>17718504
I should specify I mean that front engine Audis understeer. Notice where the strut towers are compared to the engine. The wheels are behind the engine, that's the only way the Quattro system can work.

>>17715112
For the size he wants there's only Premium Contact 5s. And yes, they're great tyres be it in the wet or dry.

>>17718504
>Michelin is the only good euro brand imo. Pirelli and Continental aren't that great.
The only tyres Michelin makes that are good are PilotSports. Everything else is mediocre and there's better and cheaper alternatives

why do people put new head units in their cars but don't also upgrade the speakers or fit an amp & sub? all it does is make the dash look worse with no discernible change in audio quality

Whats the deal with cometic head gaskets? i see hugely varying reviews on them and am curious whether theyre any good or not

Is 750rpm too low for idle at operating temp? The vehicle is a gas 4 banger economy car that redlines at 6500.

>>17718775
Normal.

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Could you guys recommend me some winter tires for my E46, 16"?
My friend form work said go Yokohama, he drives for ~40 years now, so sounds legit.

>>17719511
also I live in Europe

I thought base Ford Focus' had no LSD, but I did a burnout the other day and left two equal length tire tracks. Is it a FWD thing? I've got a 2005 cheapest model possible, manual everything.

redpill me on the honda ridgeline. thinking 2007 model.

What should I know before buying a RX-7 from the 80s?

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>>17714953
So i just bought my first brand new car, a 2017 kia forte s.
>Is synthetic oil worth the price for a commuter?
Ill be changing my oil at 5k miles every time.
Ive always used synthetic but this car comes with conventional from the factory.. Opinions?

>>17719732
Rotary specific maintenance. And rx forum will have lots of details.
>>17719700
Its not a truck for hauling heavy shit, but if you use it like a typical american, its not bad.
>>17719560
LSD are mostly in effect with the wheels turned, while driving straight of course it left two tracks.
>>17719747
If youre changing the oil at 5k you absolutley better use syn.
Dino oil degrades before 5k miles.

>>17715583

Bump for opinions

>>17719801
An old corvette isnt going to handle that same as a miata, theres just too much weight.
Look at something smaller
>or turbo a miata

>>17716915
1k miata and a haynes manual

So i have to pass emissions, its a rush.

I own a chevy malibu 2007 inline 4 2.2

I originally had a code p0449, and i replaced the gas cap, vent solenoid, and evap canister.

That code is gone and hasnt come back, but i recently got a p0455
I decided to go back to my old gas cap just in case the new one isnt right for my car.

I erased the code yesterday and ive driven it 4 times and about 20 miles in total.

I dont want to go try to get it smogged and they end up telling me AGAIN that it didn't pass and i waste 70$.

How can i tell if its completely cleared?

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I took my wheel in 3 times last week because I kept finding it flat.
This last time when I pkcked it up they just shoved a tube inside the tyre with used to be tubeless.

How does this change my wheel? Do I need it rebalanced? Does it change how it works under stress?

Can /o/ talk to me about wheel alignments? Earlier this year I took my mother's 2010 ford focus into Mavis Discount Tire to get a wheel alignment (prior too in order to drive the car straight the wheel had to be turned more than what is acceptable). They did the alignment, and all was good until now. Basically, I'm getting a repeat of what it was like driving prior to the alignment and it's only been about 3-4 thousand miles put on the car. Is this normal? How often do wheel alignments need to be done? Should front end suspension & steering parts be replaced before getting an alignment? If so, which parts? Thanks.

>>17719873
clear code, drive for 20-30 miles (both highway & street driving), get to the shop and do not leave until they scan it.

Also, why the fuck are you paying prior to getting passed? Sounds like you are getting ripped off.

I'm looking for a good set of tires for my 2014 charger SXT. 245's R20

>>17714953
Whats the best way to sell used auto parts?

I'm parting out my car and I have a rare high quality set of headlights Id like to sell off for maximum profit. I have only sold things through Craigslist but I doubt anyone in my area would want or have the funds to buy them.

I am thinking ebay, but how does pricing work to post things? is it better to auction or sell? are there better methods?

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what is the real life equivalent to stan smith's SUV?

What's more reliable and longer-lasting, 90s - early 00s Honda or Toyota?

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Anyone here familiar with Porsche/Audi transaxles? We're talking 5 speed here.

Any idea what this bolt is? Because it's not the filler bolt and it was loose on my car.

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>>17720888
Pic related is the fill plug, it's on the other side of the transmission

>>17719700
It's a Pilot with a bed. Pretty nice actually

I've seen people throw on lift kits, skid plates, and some off road tires and easily keep up with Wranglers and such in a Fridgeline

>stop at stop sign
>its just my road that has stop sign, cross traffic doesn't stop
>start accelerating
>guy just about hits me because im fucking stupid
>its been haunting me since it happened

how do I get over my mistakes? I keep thinking of it and cringing super hard. I want to get over it already. I learned from my mistake and it wont happen again but it keeps coming back to my mind

>>17720989
Mistakes happen just never do it again

>>17721002
I know shit happens. I just can't get over it. I'm the kind of person that dwells on mistakes for a really long time.

It didn't help that it was my first day at a new "serious" job so I was super nervous already.

>>17720989
Shit happens. If you're still super nervous at intersections months later you might have anxiety problems

>>17716915
You can't be serious.
Your an adult now do what you want...

>>17721025
The only time I'm ever super nervous at intersections is when 4 people are stopped at them. I've been driving for a couple years now.

Its just my own stupid mistakes making me feel bad

>>17717639
That sounds pretty sweet desu senpai

My golf weighs 2800lb and gets 24mpg it's a disgrace

>>17718370
What car?

>>17718475
While you slave away over a hot cash register

>>17720408
Ebay is your best bet
Also just try CL

How fun are Speed3s to drive/live with?


Seems like a perfect car.

>>17721141
Maintenance is mildly annoying. I'd rather get a 500 Abarth, it's engine is ironically super reliable

I'm considering buying my first car (used) and I'm hoping someone can explain the process.
I go in and see a car for $10k, this is the sticker price
I could possibly talk them down to 8k?
and if I did does this mean that when the salesman starts talking about a payment plan it'll be for 8k? or does it not include fees or whatever else they charge, potentially making that 8k drop into 9-10k?

>>17716708
Meh, it's not that bad in a car with _decent_ power steering and suspension, and it's really only 'dangerous' if you stomp the pedal from a dead stop like a tard. I have a PT SRT-4 which is known for a rediculous amount of torque steer, but it's entirely manageable and predictable, and hasn't held me back from running a 12.1 second 1/4 mile in that car and raping much newer/more expensive cars at autocross and track days.


That being said, torque steer happens when you drive aggressively and how many people with FWD cars drive aggressively on a daily basis? Even then, if they do, they probably know how to handle their car. Your mom probably isn't punching it from every stoplight on her way to the market.

>>17721331
What car are you looking at? For your first car it's generally a good idea not to spend too much, look on craigslist for the same make as the one you're looking at the dealer.

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>>17716915
>Be me, uni student
>I'm studying engineering

You should know how to find out already as someone with enough brains to be a university engineering student. In a university, needing others to tell you the answers is a bad mindset. In a university, _You_ are training your mind to become better and sharper and faster at solving problems and understanding things and using ideas.

>>17716915
>uni student
Finish your university education instead of being a dilettante at rebuilding cars. If you have so much spare time, take on a side job or do an extracurricular activity that has some useful experience. Or work as an assistant in a research lab. I enjoyed my time in the lab and it provided good job experience conversation material with job recruiters.

>>17719747
With new cars, I've always changed the oil after the first few hundred miles. That's because I want to get rid of the oil filter which might have picked up assembly or break-in debris. I also like to switch over to full synthetic as soon as the "break in" period is over. As manufacturers say, there is no break in for modern cars. Yet they still recommend that new cars not be driven at the same speed for long periods of time. So there must be some break in but no one wants to admit to it.

As a sign that break in for oil does still exist. chevrolet requires that new corvettes get an oil change at 500 miles. So there must be some concern with metal shavings or something in those expensive cars.

Look up previous archived /o/ threads on synthetic oil and you'll see why staying with synth is best for your new car. The difference in price for conventional and synthetic is small if you buy the 5 quart jugs at walmart.

Can i test an amp to see if its working without completely setting it up? I have 2 amps that im trying to sell, but i have no idea if they work. Never set an amp up before, and i really dont want to change that now if i can help it

Is there any new car as fun as the Fiesta ST for a similar price?
>tfw it has no competition because everything is so fucking huge and bloated now

>>17720074
They probably didn't tighten down your alignment bolts enough

>>17721331
Yes, the dealership may add on "processing fee's, car prep fees, and other bullshit fees" after you've negotiated a price. Look in their showroom if they have one for a small but probably hiden poster explaining the fees. You can hard ball them, and repeatably say, i want "x price WITH fees included. And if they act confused or say they cant do that, tell them to do the math and offer a lower price that will make it come out to "x".
Now sales tax is tricky cause every state, county and town may add a tax. You can uber jew them and say I want "x " price with fees and taxes. But I personally think that's pushing it to far. Those taxes are going to uncle sam, not the dealership. If you want lower taxes then you should've voted republican.

>>17720620
Ford expedition.
Bigger than an Explorer but not massive enough to be a Excursion

>>17720408
Ebay, if you think you have a super hot item, put an auction on it with a reserve.
If it's a whatever part, just match or beat similar parts.

>>17719873
You need a couple of drive cycles to get the monitors to reset. Start from a dead cold engine to operating temperatures a few times. Highway and city driving. Aim for 50 miles and 2 days if possible.

>>17717878
Never get a payday, or cash for title loan.
Astronomical interest and payment plans. You could literally be paying back 10x the original loan you pulled out, while your credit score tanks.

>>17717629
Uhh, do you have the money, time, storage, patience, tools, and sanity for a "restoration" like that?
Otherwise you should be good if the frame, interior, and body are usable.

>>17717593
No

>>17720074
you should only need to replace front end parts if they are loose (tie rods, ball joints, wheel bearings) or if you have play in your power steering. i check my alignment twice a year. if they have a 3 year or lifetime alignment deal, id go with that if you continue to have problems.

What are the merits of a supercharger vs a turbocharger, detriments, etc

>>17721331
>when the salesman starts talking about a payment plan
A lot of places make money from the financing interest. Some places are aware that people try to hardball negotiate a lower purchase price with a financing plan. Then they stiff the dealer by paying off the financing early. So there are dealers that now have financing contracts written such that there is a fee for early termination of the financing contract by paying it off immediately.

What are some essential upgrades for when I put money into my car?

>>17719511
Nokia.

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The Air Bag warning light is on in my car. has been since the day I bought it. I did have it tested an it's a fault in the left passenger seat air bag. Which the dealershit wanted me to pay 5k to fix.
The light is starting to get a little annoying when driving at night since it doesn't dim like the rest of the clusters lights.
What would be the best way to kill the light. (inb4 reee jackass just pay $5,000 to fix it)
I was thinking about pulling the car apart to get to the cluster and either snipping the wire, disconnecting the bulb or covering it with black tape or paint.
Thoughts /o/ ?

>>17722541
Put tape over it.
As someone who worked in a shop, women do this all the time but with stickers or a photo of a loved one. You can take the PREMIUM option and buy a cheap code reader/clearer for $20-$30 and clear the codes manually.

>>17720024
>I took my wheel in 3 times last week because I kept finding it flat.
Didn't they tell you why it was going flat?

If the rims are under warranty, the leaky wheel rim should be checked for cracks letting air out. If the tire was improperly mounted, it may have a damaged bead.

>>17722562
>clear the codes
Have actually had the codes cleared twice but the thing just comes back.
Been watching videos on my cars cluster and finding out some of the common faults about it, which I also have but probably won't try to fix myself.
It just makes resale hard when you've got big warning lights in the way of things.
Should I pull it apart and tape over the bulb or just where the light comes though?

>>17720024
firstly, clean your shit.
secondly, yell at the cunts who are fucking you over
thirdly, go somewhere better and get it done correctly.

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>>17722541
>>17722562
Wew found a great detailed video for it... but... I don't speak Russian...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn1M1CTG7h4

How do I find and fix a coolant leak?

If it's the clamp I'd assume tighten or replace the clamp but what about the hose or something else??

What's the name for those muscle cars that are higher at the back, with huge rear tires? And why was it done, was it a drag racing thing?

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>>17714953
Everyone knows that a good way to get power out of any NA engine is to make it rev nice and high, but does that same rule apply to a turbocharged engine?

Is it worth building a really high revving 1.6-2L turbo engine?

>>17722570
First time it was a puncture, second and third time it was losing air from the rim but I think it was where the rubber and the alloy come in to contact.
I rode the wheel like 30m real slow till I realised it was flat AGAIN.
The rims are 25 year old Citroën bx gti wheels.

>>17722755
not really.

building a turbo engine instead of an NA engine is about cost and somewhat reliability. put a turbo or supercharger on an engine and run low boost and you can pick up a heap of power and with a good tune it will be reliable. Getting an NA engine to the same power level will cost heaps of money. revving high costs money.
Besides once you're forcing air into an engine you don't need revs

>>17716165
Strictly speaking, no racing series has ever allowed completely unlimited RWD vs. AWD competition. Even F1 has an amazingly strict ruleset. I'd predict that the weight of an AWD setup, with the corresponding tendency towards understeer will clearly be a negative. With truly unlimited aero (and ground effects!), RWD would have plenty of grip anyways. Too bad we'll never see such a racing series.

You're right, for street us. RWD is more fun, AWD has more grip and will usually be faster (as long as it's a proper RWD-biased AWD system, not FWD garbage).

>>17716614
>Wheels
>Tires
>Braces
>Brakes
>Suspension
>Boost/built engine
In that order.

>>17721442
right now i'm just looking at sedans and crossovers but i'm setting my limit at 10k max. Also from my understanding a lot is better than craigslist because lots have to make sure the car is good shape before selling
>>17722114
so using my example if i talked them down to 8k while I specifically tell them with added fees and without being reasonable about taxes I could look at, lets say, 8,750?
also when negotiating do I go by the KBB price of the car or can I try to go lower? I pretty much want to know how low could I go without seeming unreasonable.

>>17716171
Gotta drop money for a few simple mods tho

>>17716708
Torque steer happens because you add too much torque (not power per se) to a FWD setup with unequal length drive shafts. You can prevent it by not having torque, or having equal length driveshafts (Saab). Most FWD cars have it tuned out, by a less aggressive ECU tune in most cases. Some suspension adjustments can also make it happen less. An LSD might actually increase the amount of torquesteer.

If it's a RAV4 with the 3.5 V6, then it'll have about 250-260 ftlbs of torque, which is plenty to cause issues if you hammer it from a standstill. I've personally found torquesteer noticable from cars with over 200ftlbs of torque.

>>17716880
If it's properly installed, keep it. It'll save a lot on fuel.

>>17718376
>what cars/makes have good AWD
Two things: engine location, and drive bias.
Drive bias should be slightly rearwards, because that's where the weight transfers to during acceleration. ATTESSA is 100% RWD untill it detects slip for example, and the real Audi quattro systems are 40/60 in normal driving, and can send up to 80% to either wheels in case of slip. Haldex, generally considered meme-tier, is 100% FWD during driving, untill it detects slip, in which case it can usually only send up to 50% of power rearwards. This is because most Haldex systems are FWD-based, and transverse.
Engine position is also terribly important. Audi and Subaru have great AWD systems, but they force the engine to go in front of the front axle. This shoves the polar moment of inertia forward, which hurts turnin, and causes terminal understeer that even a heavily RWD-biased sytem won't fix. It also makes the car front heavy, which adds to the problem. You really want an AWD sytem that is RWD-biased, yet with the entire engine as far behind the front axle as possible (assuming a front-engined vehicle). Problem is, this means you're sacrificing a lot of the passenger compartment for dirivn gdynamics, which is a tradeoff very few manufacturers are willing to make.

>>17722605
anyone?
going to look into getting a pressure tester but I live in a remote country town so can't really run to the nearest auto store and pick one up. especially with things over heating.

>>17721977
500 Abarth.

>>17722239
Google it. tl;dr turbos need to spooler but are more efficient, PD blowers are instant but inefficient, centrifugals are a compromise.

>>17722420
Depends on the car.

>>17722605
If it's a hose, replace the hose. If it's the engine, cry, and replace the engine. Locating leaks is a simple matter of tracing the fluid.

>>17722628
Drag racing really started postwar, with the gasser movement. These guys had really shitty tires, which meant they had to rely on weight transfer to get traction off the line. The basic movement was started by the Ramchargers, a bunch of Chrysler engineers, and their ''High and Mighty'' Plymouth. They pulled every trick in the book to make that thing hella fast for it's age. In the mid 60s. tires and suspension had evolved, and instead of stock-looking cars (as opposed to dedicated ''dragster'' rails), they just started slapping fibreglass bodies onto tube chassis'. They were called Funny Cars (because they looked, well, funny), and Ford pioneered them. They were still stanced like gassers at the beginning, but again, advances in technology changed the stance of them. Eventually, they'd end up with huge rear tires, skinny fronts, and a rake that makes the entire body basically function as a wing. In the 1970's, a movement on the street started: Street Machines. They were stock-bodies cars, looking to emulate that Funny Car look, and their main visual attribute was big tires in the rear, skinnies in the front, and as much rake as you could get. They still look bitchin'.
tl;dr: Gasser, Funny Car or Street Machine, and because drag racing traction.

To get some more info on rake:
http://www.hotrod.com/articles/1204phr-the-secrets-of-stance/

>>17722541
how legal is this exactly?
thinking I'll do this is my car, it's a bit of a pain to get the thing out but once the face is off I can just tape up the back of the paper where the light comes though.

>>17722755
Same rule applies, but not as much. Just putting a turbo on a relatively stock bottom end (with corresponding redline) is a relatively easy way to get good power. If you really want to push the limits of power and throttle response though (and you've got the wallet to match), yeah, you want high RPM to go with that turbo. The more RPM you make, the more exhaust gas flow you can generate from any given displacement, which means you can spool more quickly, and throttle response isn't hurt as much. At that point, you might as well increase you turbo sizing, because you don't have to worry as much about throttle response, and bigger = more power. This can all go on untill you reach the limit of you built internals (none of this applies to stock engines). Making a high RPM turbo engine is a delicate balance between internal strength and internal weight. For more RPM, you want lighter components (because that actually decreases the load on, say, your conrods), but to withstand all that boost, you actually want more mass to add strength.

Is it worth building a high revving turbo bike engine? Hell yes. Anybody who's ridden even a midly tuned turbo bike will tell you that it's an experience. Is is worth building a screamer 2.0? Well, if you're competing in racing with your K20 or 4G63, yes, you need the RPM to get every last drop of power. For a street car, not so much. Same goes for big engines actually: if you desperately want a 3500hp street V8, you'll want big cubes, big boost, and piston speeds that makes most engineers question your sanity.

>>17722794
You are completely right about most street tuned/consumer end turbo engines. If you're after ludicrous power levels though, you need all the help you can get (and cost becomes largely irrelevant). Most people want 5-10PSI of fun and reliability, not 30 PSI of 1/4 mile insanity.

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WHAT IS THIS CAR & BODY KIT???

>>17720888
>>17720889
Pls respond

>>17722958
General shape, bodyline on the side and square hood end says NA Miata.

No idea on the bodykit though. The guys that designed it deserves to be shot though.

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>>17722995
>>17722958
Started looking for some NB Viper bodykits, ran into this:

http://www.andysautosport.com/products/extreme_dimensions__110615.html

Volvo XC70. How do I fix navigation, the map is not being displayed and google isn't exactly helpful.

>>17723079
>XC70
Shoot the console with a .44 Magnum, use your phone instead.

If passengers ask why your console looks shot, tell them you shot it.

How do I get a job cleaning/detailing cars?

>>17723094
That's my backup plan, thanks.

>>17720079
Im not paying prior to it getting passed, all the smoggers in my town are mexican and this is the only guy who speaks English. He wont let your car go until you pay

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Are Japan Racing JR14s based off a wheel design by a more reputable company? If not, does anyone have any clue about the quality of this company? Want to cop some for my E30 but I'm not going to buy them if they're going to break under hard driving or be unbalanced pieces of shit.

>>17723127
Car detailer here. You get it just like any job

Since the OP is tire-related, I'll as this here.

If I want to get larger radius tires for my car (going up from 15 to 17) what should I consider? What do I have to look for?

>>17723259
How do I get a job? 23 year old NEET here btw

>>17723274
Don't, you'll look like a ricer and spend more money on tires that won't benefit you

>>17723274
You're not getting bigger tires, you're getting bigger wheels. Make sure you've got the same overall diameter, or your speedo will be off. You're also adding a lot more unsprung weight, rotational inertia and a smaller sidewall, so expect your car to feel bumpy, less responsive, and slower.

>>17723275
I've found my last 3 jobs on Craigslist. It's actually a good place to look for them. Been hired on the spot for all 3

>>17722420
Good tires, good gas, good oil, good belts, good plugs, and get an undercarriage wash every 2 weeks.

That'll keep your car healthy and reliable for a long, long time.
If you do want SIKK MAWDZ, go with OEM performance parts, so you can be sure they'll fit and shouldn't damage the car. Just remember that aftermarket stuff will void any warranty you have and that most aftermarket bits will make your car less reliable.

>>17722897
The Abarth is more expensive here. Also it's faggy and Fiat has shit quality control.

>>17723673
You need to be 18 to post here

>>17723747
Not an argument.
>Because you don't have one

>>17723673
They're usually just as expensive in most markets. Yes, it's faggy, but so is the Fiesta. The Abarth is generally not as faggy as the regular 500 too, and the 1.4T is dead reliably. Had a 0.9T 500 as a rental in Italy, shit held up pretty damn well despite being a 110K KM rental car.

Anyways, you asked for fun, not manly and reliable. The Fiesta ST is just a damn good car, and apart from the Abarth, nothing really comes close.

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Should I avoid buying this car from a dealer, it has open recall

>>17723757
Calling something faggy is the epitome of underage

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>>17723799
>my anecdote matters

If a weeaboo were to own a car that not an AE86 or a GTR, what car would it be?

>>17723888
>consumer reports
>where an infotainment system that confuses boomers counts against reliability

What does /o/ think of Castrol Magnatec?

>>17714953
Guys I bought pic-related oil for my next change because it was on sale.
The back says it's ACEA A5/B5 while the one I currently use is just A3/B4,
how ever they both have the API SL/CF rating.

Does that mean anything useful of at the and of the day it doesn't matter.

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>>17723934 forgot pic related

>>17714953
>195/65r15
Get bigger wheels. You're not going to find good tires that fit such a high-profile size. There's just too much sidewall.

>>17723938
>>17723934
It's modern engine oil it'll be fine for anything you're driving around town

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>>17723914
Plenty of other sources, this one doesn't list Fiat but other equally shit Chrysler brands

>>17723888
>Audi near the top
>>17723973
>Audi below average

Super consistent there

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>>17723929
Edge yes. Anything else from castrol fucking nope.

>>17723888
lol fix it again tony

>>17724023
Are there any good cheap oils for my shitbox? I am looking at 10w40 and Edge is both scarce and expensive.

Car babby here, have a Chevy traverse 2016 Lt awd. Here is the tire size info I grabbed

https://tiresize.com/tires/Chevrolet/Traverse/2016/LT-AWD/

What is a good set of tires that will handle all weathers (light snow and ice) but be super comfy and quiet? I drive Uber full time and need a new set, is it worth it to go for "premium"? I have the money to spend up to 8-900 if the difference in sound and comfort is really good, but don't want to get memed on and would rather spend 500 if possible.

>>17724100
>I drive Uber full time
Are you retarded?

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>car is piece used of crap but runs like a champ for a year
>all the sudden it starts sputtering and backfiring while driving and dies in the middle of the road
>will not fire anymore
>Buddy tows me home
>Leave it for the night
>next morning check fuses, spark to the distributor, mess with fuel pump, and give it some gas (even though it's not empty)
>Get it to start and run
>pedal to the metal for 10 miles or so to and from my house
>no issues
>Later on drive to town
>2 miles from the store it's happening again
>Keep it in 3rd because it seemed to be pretty ok above 3k
>make it to a spot
>rev it a few times and notice it huffing a ton of black smoke when it misses (gas engine)
>Typing this while waiting in line
Where do I start with this one? Is it running too rich to fire or are my plugs fucked up or what? Fuel filter and air filter and plugs are all less than 6 months old.

The sticky says nothing about the W30
Is it a money trap like the AW11 and SW20 or just a rwd car reliable toyota?

I'm thinking of getting a 2004 with 90k miles.

>>17724245
They have problems where the pre-cats would disintegrate, get sucked back into the combustion chamber, and destroy the engine

Solution is to de-cat the car. 2ZZ swaps are also on the table
>easy to do
>nearly 200bhp
>8500rpm redline
>literally a Lotus engine made by Yamaha
>Exige supercharger brings power up to 240bhp
>all in a car that weighs less than an NA Miata

Refrigerant line blew out while I was swapping the condenser fan. Sprayed me and got a minor freeze burned spot. Inhaled a little when it scared me. Am I gonna die?

>>17724074
I don't know your market. SN is the latest and greatest API grade, so something with that on it that isn't some shitty mineral oil and I guess you're away laughing. Most important thing is regular changes.

>>17724337
Yeah, I hope you have life insurance

>>17724347
Seriously cock smoker. All my work is on suspension so I've no experience with refrigerant.

I've also never seen a stud tear threading and all out of a rad and blow like that.

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>>17723888
>>17723914


What confuses me about graphics like these are how Ford and Lincoln or Chevy and Buick have highly different scores. They are running the same engines with the same platform--essentially rebadged, yet the luxury brands are supposedly much more reliable. Why would this be?

>>17724455
The buyers initial opinion of the cars skew the results.

Someone buying a more expensive version of something has to justify the reasoning they bought it.

Anyone know where I can find a price for a fog lamp for a 2011 Civic? Broke when I hit a deer, want to know roughly how much I'll owe Tony in parts.

>>17724487
Why don't you look for the price online dingus

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>>17724487
http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/honda,2011,civic,1.8l+l4,1447343,body,fog+/+driving+lamp+assembly,803
Like $100, you could change it out yourself in like 10 minutes using a screw driver

>>17724455
Old guys maintain their Buicks better than some teen with their Chevy Cobalt.

>>17724508
I was getting a lot of third party results by just googling thing, I was looking for a name like rockauto. Sorry about that.
>>17724516
Thanks.

>>17724337
>Inhaled a little when it scared me. Am I gonna die?
One time exposure nah. Canned freon used to be the widespread ingredient for canned air dusters.

>>17724566

>>17724474

Seems like a really shitty study if it doesn't control for maintenance.

>>17724146
Why? I make 250-400 per day

Also tire advice plz

Buddy just got a 94 civic, only 134k miles but it was riced as shit and beat to hell. Previous owner ran a turbo but removed it, all the electronics are still in though. Lots of other little shit, definitely feels more powerful than stock still. It was sitting around a year, was able to start it but the solenoid won't go until you hit it. Anyways the exhaust smells rich and there's smoke under load, and the shifter can move left to right in gear almost as far as in neutral. What should he do other than change the fluids and add some seafoam? Should note this is MN and he got it for 300.

>>17724574
In what way? People want to know how reliable the car they're buying will be, not how theoretically reliable it'd be with the average driver.

If one of the speakers in my car doesn't work most of the time, does it mean the speaker itself is dying or that there's an electrical problem?

>>17724801
Could be a bad connection to the speaker. Hook up a 12v straight to the speaker and see if it makes noise

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>>17724762

Because I would maintain my car well regardless of whether I buy a Buick or a Chevy. I don't want a chart of vehicle reliability that is confounded with the characteristics of the types of people who usually buy the cars. If I'm looking for a new car, I want to compare the cars side by side.

Such as "Of cars that were maintained per factory recommended schedule, car X had fewer breakdowns than car Y."

You have to rule out the characteristics of the buyer demographics or else you are comparing apples and oranges.

are bmw automatics a mistake

>>17724905
SMG? Yeah

what does /o/ think of a 2007 lancer? is it good or are mitsubishi cars frowned upon? i only see honda and toyota here

>>17725038
My Lancer had so many things break on it, I hated it
Fucking temperature sensor for the rad fan died in traffic and it over heated with only 96k kms on it

Just buy a Civic, unless you can get a 2008+ Accord for like $6k-$8k

>>17722574
Pic is from the Internet.
Also they did the whole thing for free, they seem honest retailers.

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My Ford Ranger is leaking MTF right now

It has the M5OD-R1 transmission. I know what fluid to use and how to top it off when necessary but what I would like to know is what signs I need to look for to consider it low

Since it's manual I don't know what to look for besides the obvious leaking

>>17725087
Where is it leaking from?

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>sister lets her bmw go to shit
>ends up getting a settlement so she decides to sell it and get a new car
>basically lets me have the bmw
>battery's dead
>open up the trunk once i get it juiced up enough to open
>take off the battery cover
>big fucking pile of corrosion sitting on the positive terminal

How the fuck am I supposed to get this unstuck?

>>17725153
Not really able to tell but it looks like it's from the top side of the transmission

Might be from the shift rail plugs but I haven't dug that far into it yet

>>17725056
damn i thought it was ok at 6k. ill look for better options then. what about a mazda 2 at $6k?

>>17725166
>How the fuck am I supposed to get this unstuck?


Just buy some new terminals

>>17725166
Get some Corrosion cleaner, soak it, clean up the mess, and whack it with a mallet, til it comes loose.

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Right now I'm looking at a 2010 Challenger or a 2015 Volkswagon Beetle, both 12k~. I've been looking for a fun DD coupe. Thoughts?

>>17725286
What engine does the challenger have?

>>17725297
Just a 3.5L V6. Not fast but its good enough for my purposes

I'm a bigger person (6'4" and broad) in need of a cheap car. There's an '02 Saturn SC2 5Spd coupe for $1000 with 162k on it, but I'm worried about the size. I went to try out a honda accord last year and had a little trouble with the sedan, but the coupe was actually very roomy. Because this Saturn is a coupe, I'm hoping there's more room, but my friend said that's not always the case with the smaller cars. Anyone here have any input?

What the fuck is "PS" and why are engines HP being rated in whatever stupid fucking acronym this is.

>>17725250
No get a 2008 Accord at $6k. K series engine and a nice, big comfy interior

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I went to a dealership to look at a car on saturday, but it was in for service so I couldn't drive it. They let me look at it and sit in it but couldnt drive because it was still on the lift.
I talked to the salesman and his manager and they decided they would drive the car over to me on monday (30 minutes away, but the salesman lives in the same town).

So monday comes and I get a call saying its still in the shop for repairs and it would be tomorrow (today) before I could drive it.

Once again, today comes and the salesman isn't able to come today and will be here "tomorrow".

I'm getting really tired of waiting, but I really like the car and haven't found any others nearby. Should I just tell them to fuck off or continue being strung along?

Keep looking but if you're set on that car it'll be worth the wait. Don't be impatient about buying a car, something will turn up eventually.

What are you looking at?

>>17725428
>it was in for service
You can check the dealer honesty by getting the carfax or whatever your favorite database report is. The dealers often don't update carfax type records for cars they are selling in order to hide problems. That way, prospective customers getting a carfax won't see that it was up on the lift for a bunch of different problems being fixed.

>>17725831
its a toyota matrix xrs

seems like the perfect fix of fun (2zz-ge + 6 speed) and practical (its basically a wagon)

I'm mostly getting impatient because ive been looking for a good car since december and almost all of them have had something majorly wrong with them (not necessarily mechanical either) that kept me from buying them

>>17725879
From what I was told they were replacing one of the smaller gaskets and changing the timing belt or chain.

>>17715112
> this is what pigfat car owners actually believe

>>17723275
top kek me too.
>>17723289
but can't use CL as I'm not from murica
>>17725166
start with boiling water and see if that helps.

what is the best synthetic blend motor oil? cant afford 70$ a bottle for full synthetic and mineral is shit

Where would I look for aftermarket in regards to a 1993 Honda Accord?

Would I just look at aftermarket stuff for Preludes or what?

>>17725989
1.8 engine will guzzle gas like a madman

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How do I fix this a/c leak? :/

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/o/ i need some help

I got a flat tire today on my 2008 MT Impreza 2.5i. The tire looks shredded, so I'm guessing I had the flat and I was driving around on it without noticing (I felt the car pull a bit to the right, but it wasn't a strong pull and it mostly felt fine, no unusual noises)

Anyways, I'm pretty sure the tire is junk. I put on a spare (picrelated) and to me it looks like I need to add some air to the tire but I don't really know. Should I add air? There's a gas station 200m from my drive way, is it okay to drive there like this or should I remove the spare and walk over to the gas station? I've never added air using those machines, is it possible to fuck it up and damage the tire?

Also I need to buy a new tire to replace the flat. The previous set of tires have about 60k on them over 8 years (don't ask). I keep reading that I have to replace all 4, but that's expensive as fuck and I'm trying to determine whether or not I really should or if the issue with mismatching tread on an AWD (my MT is full time 50/50 split I think) is overblown. I've also read the excess tread on the new tire can be shaved off but I don't really know how to do that or if its wise.

>>17725946
What's wrong with continental tires? Do you prefer more expensive and equally as good Michelins?

>>17726038
I have the 2.2l bruv.

>>17726046
spares need 60psi, you can limp it 200m away provided you take it super easy.

at the minimum you should replace tires in pairs with awd vehicles.

>>17726046
Well you have to buy 4 matching tires with an all wheel drive or you will fuck up various components in the awd, included but not limited to the axles, differential, transfer case, or transmission. The tread depth also has to be relatively close.

You could buy 1 of the same tires you have now and get it shaved to match the tread depth of the other tires, however that wouldnt be a wise choice since you have 8 years and 60k miles. Those tires are basically at the end of your life. Pretty much you have no choice but to get new tires, you can do financing at your local tire store if you can't pay for them all up front.

In regards to the spare you can drive it to the gas station like that. Just make sure you don't hit a pothole or you'll bottom out the spare and bend the shit out of the rim. Make sure to air it up to 60 psi, and yes the air machines at the gas station will do that.

Mazda 3 Touring or Civic Hatchback Sport? Either one will have the 6-speed stick.

>>17726048
Not him but I worked with tires for 5 years. Can confirm. Continental and General tires are top tier. Very good compounds and tread designs. Kumho tires are also a very good tire.

>>17726048
I mean 195 wide tires not being large enough for real performance.
It's a perfectly fine size if you have a small car

>>17726072
Thanks anon. I have 8 years and 60k kilometers. So under 40k miles. Should I still get a new set?

Also how long can I go on the spare? If I'm going to buy a replacement set I need to figure out what to get and need some time to research. Going to and from work is about 50km/day, think I'll last until the weekend?

>>17726075
Yeah I did tires for a little while too. When that's all you deal with all day long you really get a good idea of the quality of rubber these manufacturers use. General tires always suprise me for how well they perform for their cost. They are usually pretty cheap.

I can't believe someone unironcally thinks continental is bad. The Michelin meme needs to stop. Granted they make some of the best tires but you can do better for less money.

>>17726105
195 wide tires are absolutely large enough for real performance

t. someone who runs a dedicated track car with 195s

>>17726113
Safely you can go 60 miles tops on a donut spare. If I'm doing my math right that's 100km. The spare can blow out any time after that milage. Tires have a maximum safe lifespan of 10 years, since you already had one tire blow out the other 3 aren't far behind.

Unfortunately you need to figure out something soon my friend. You need 4 tires. If you need a cheap tire look at ohtsu, falken, kumho, or nexen. Any of those brands are a safe bet, they make good tires at very reasonable prices.

>>17726116
Yea man. I ran General Grabber AT2s and they were a great tire. We carried a variety of truck tires (drive trailers steers etc) and Continental sold more than the others except for the michelin steers those are really good. Michelin tires have a really old and established customer base, but they're not as amazing as advertised thats for sure.

>>17726125
I'm sure 195's are perfectly fine for the class your car is in. But we're talking about daily drivers, not dedicated race cars. Buying performance tires in 195's on a daily driver is an obscene waste of money.

Looking at a 2000 5spd 4cyl Passat with a 2.0 turbo and 160kmi for $2k. Never had a VW before, so I'm not sure how good of a deal this is.

>>17726128
Thanks a lot for your advice bud, appreciate it. Gonna throw down for a new set.

>>17726168
Not him but try Kumho TA11s. Theyre a reasonable price for a very good tire. High wear rating as well as grip and temperature flexibility with good fuel economy.

>>17726074
Mazda 100%

>>17726174
Why?

I need help finding an obd1 scanner for a 95 lexus sc400. Ebay only had a $200 one.

>>17726315
Maybe I'm mistaken but I didn't think OBD1 could be scanned and that it was just a sensor that would throw the alarm

I know some Ford trucks have a way you can get a code and message but I thought that was only for them

How much handling/fun factor would I be sacrificing if I used high-performance all-season tires on my WRX instead of summer performance?

>>17726325
Alright thanks that might be right because I'm not finding much information on it. I'm going to check out that car at a shady dealership and I want to make sure I don't get fucked.

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How can I restore my flaky chrome wheels?

I was thinking something along the lines of
>peel off big flakes
>spread paint thinner on wheel (will this damage the wheel? I don't know thats why I'm asking)
>sand wheel and get all the surfaces smooth again
>put on a few coats of primer
>put on a few coats of color of choice
>then a few coats of clear coat

Will this work?

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>>17726046
Anon, you need to make sure that spare is in the rear, never put a spare up front, yes that means if you lose your front you need to switch the good rear to the front.
Also you need to drive that vehicle the least amount possible, and at the lowest speed, never at highway speeds.
And yes the other anons are right, you need to replace all 4 tires, go cheap, borrow money, or open up some credit but you need to get that problem fixed fast.
I repeat do not drive for long, or at high speeds or other wise more damage will occur.
Pic related, transfer case gear after a spare was left on too long.

>>17726139
195 wide tires are absolutely large enough for real performance
t. mr2 spyder daily driver

>>17726550
>>17726139

also, they're cheap enough that getting performance tires in that size isn't really a waste of money

>>17726514
Could you explain more about why I need to switch the good rear to the front? Is it because front bears more weight?

>>17726514
>>17726629
Also I should note I literally cannot do this without putting the busted tire+wheel back in since I don't have jack stands right now (in between moves... this shit couldn't have happened at a worst time)

Will I receive any added benefit from putting the stock airbox on in favor of the previous owners cold air intake?

>>17726629
The font transfer case/diff is a pretty sensitive part of the vehicle, unlike the rear which is just a diff.
It's bad because the spare tire will have a lesser circumference than they old worn tires. Which means the new tire will be rotating at a slower speed than the old. That difference of speed is what will cause excessive wear to gears in the center differential/transfer case.

i know yall focus on cars here, but i've got a question about my riding lawnmower engine. Earlier today as I was using it the engine sounded like it had a dead cylinder/misfire and was shooting a black soot like substance out the exhaust. I pulled both spark plugs and the tips were covered in carbon buildup and replaced them. It then stopped shooting black soot out the exhaust after it ran for about 5 minutes. However it still ran rough so i pulled the air cleaner off and it ran good as new.

anyone know whats up?

>>17726753
Whoops meant that spare tire will be spinning at FASTER speeds than the other tires.

>>17726755
Was the air cleaner dirty? It may have been plugged and started running super rich, meaning burning more gas than it should, resulting in black smoke

>>17726767
yeah the cleaner was dirty (i.e., held up to sunlight and could not see light thru it).

>>17726158

Anyone? I'm going to check it out tomorrow. What should I look for with this thing? Should I not even bother? Also, I'm fairly certain it's actually a 1.8 turbo based on some quick research.

Is buying used tires a bad idea? I have a set of winters I bought last year which I'll throw on in November or December. I just need my current setup to last until then.

>>17726896
it depends from where you get them, if you get them from a reputable store, they'll probably be slightly used ones, but if you get them from a shady place you might end up with worn out tires.

>>17724258
I thought they fixed in the 2003+? Any other issues I could remove the pre cat myself too.

How do I make an old turbodiesel engine /gofast/? Injectors? Bigger turbo? Intake/exhaust?

>>17727252
buy a gasser

I just bought my first manual transmission car today. I stalled it more times than I can remember and just generally made an idiot of myself. After a few hours of practicing I was able to get going in first gear from a stop without stalling or jerking, but I have to use the pedals very slowly to do it. Does this sound about right or am I just hopeless? I thought I'd be able to get the basics down with a days worth of practice but hardly being able to get the car moving is discouraging to say the least.

>>17725348
PS stands for PferdeStärke, the German word for horsepower.

PS is used as the common abbreviation for metric horsepower, which is 98.6% of an imperial horsepower. It's mostly used by German manufacturers in their advertising, hence PS. McLaren does this too, which is why you have a 720S that makes 720 PS but only 710 imperial hp. Since the official EU standard is actually kW now, it's only being used for advertising, and nobody has really bothered to fix this stupidity.

>>17726642
It might improve idle quality, IAT's, and reduce intake noise, since most CAI's aren't properly engineered.

>>17727252
All of those and nitrous. And then swap it for something with spark plugs.

>>17727567
It's discouraging, but don't give up. It usually takes a bit longer to learn than just a day, although that depends on the person. Stalling it is fine, but just try and prevent it as best you can. Hell, people still stall manuals after driving for years and years, because of some stupid stuff like throttle and clutch adjustments. Yes, you have to be very slowly on the pedals. At first, you're trying not to stall, then you'll try to become really smooth, and only then should you try and become fast - at which point it's time to learn fancy stuff like heeltoeing.

>>17727319
>>17727615
>gas
>spark plugs
Nah

(Really I'm not trying to build a race car or anything, just something more substantial than basic diesel and more interesting than gas)

>>17727567
It's genuinely nothing but practice, no one is hopeless. Go to an abandoned parking lot and practice, you'll get the hang of it lad.

>>17727567
Give it a couple days of practice

How do I measure tire tread depth without a gauge? I just have common household things and a ruler.

>>17728057
Vernier calipers, or standard coin sizes.

>>17727240
Probably did, but I'd imagine they a bit more pricier too

That's the only big issue that I know of. Other stuff would be age related. These cars are over 15 years old now, some preventative maintenance will go a long way

>>17727654
Then have fun with your old, slow diesel

was driving home today and as i was pulling up the last little hill to get to my house i started to hear a buzzing sound when i accelerate, like there was a giant bee in the glovebox or something, not a popping or rattling sound. i already plan on replacing my control arms/ball joints as my front suspension is ridiculously creaky and swapping out sway bar links and struts didnt help. wondering what could cause the buzzing? Driving and accelerating didnt feel any different than it did before the buzzing happened. only happened for a little bit and i ended up driving past my house and taking another spin around the block but the sound became intermittent and eventually faded out. seemed to come back a little bit when i made turns but not nearly as bad as when i went up the hill. any pointers would be great.

>>17717296
anyone? asking anyone

>>17717296
>>17728535
Honestly might just be cheaper to buy another car

what are some good used car brands u can find europe?
how is opel and seat?

>>17719873
UPDATE:
It didnt pass emissions
They told me to drive it basically 300 miles which i think is bullshit in all honesty.

On the OBD2 the evap and CAT sections at the top were flashing, and the smogger told me thats whats the problem.
Theres not even codes on the car.
The cat has reset but the evap is still flashing so does anyone know what is wrong??

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>>17715112
k

>>17729205
>also
I've driven it about 120 miles, ran the car for 1 hour idle and I'm planning on driving it around 150 miles today, plus running it idle for an hour.

If that doesnt work, then this is far beyond my wrenching skills. There are no hoses or fuel lines cracked, damaged or loose, I've triple checked.
Its a sad day when i have to say this, but...
Might just pay a mechanic if it doesnt pass.

My car with power steering makes a wining/whirring noise when I turn, but only when I'm at or close to full lock.
Which part has what wrong with it?

>>17729347
If you havent done the basics, first check your power steering levels and the color of the liquid to see its condition.
Then try to bleed your power steering system, you just raise it on 2 jacks and turn the wheel from side to side. There are many youtube videos on how to do this.
Check the pump itself and the belt to make sure its getting all the power it can

I don't know jack shit about power steering systems except that.
Good luck

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>>17728249
I will, thanks

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I'm trying to do a breakjob on my dodge stratus, but the damn rotor won't come off. I'm fairly new to this stuff so I'm probably overlooking something.

>>17714953
>195/65
>grippy

pick one. you need to go down to at least a 55 series side wall if you want to find some sticky tires.

>>17729347
Check the level of your power steering fluid. On my old car, it got low, so when I turned a lot, there would be a noise. Refilling it back to the right level got rid of the noise. It's hygroscopic, so don't leave the cap off longer than you need to check.

>>17729760
Chrisfix on youtube

>>17714953
I am using Dunlop Bluresponse, they are light and very gripy... almost like sport maxx

>>17729760
Bruh that's rusty as fuck, try using some wd-40 or something

>>17727904
>>17727684
>>17727615
I'll keep practicing. I guess the most frustrating part is that I understand everything conceptually but still keep messing it up.

>>17729826
Think about it like you're going to a new job, sure you've trained but you have no hands on experience so you really don't know how to do things properly. You understand how to do it over time, and you get better and faster at it.

>>17729760

Front or rears? If rear the parking break maybe holding it on.

If front: BFH or BFM, and whack it a few times,

>>17729760
Handbrake on? Turn it off.

>>17724162
so what ended up happening

mazda 2 2014 or sentra 2011? both 1st owners and both have less than 100k mileage?

Will the basic GM drive cycle turn off my EVAP I/M on my OBD2 reader? Im getting mixed answers online, some people say its the same drive cycle as the others and some say the EVAP has a special type of drive cycle.
Can anyone confirm this?

>>17730737
>>17730737

>>17725337
I own an 01 sc2

Ceiling may be too low for you, and the seats are bolstered so you may not fit. However I had a sedan, and there's more room in the coupe. Take a look at it and get it for less than 1k if ya fit