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ANGERY

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>fucked up
I fell pretty flat when my mom asked me for car advice
>They recently bought 2016 ram hemi (dads)

>Putting too many kms on ram >Toyota Sequoia is pos (moms)
>want a safe, luxurious car for highway use (snow)
>should be better on gas than v8
>stay away from German luxury small town don wanna get snobbed and robbed
>try and keep below 50k burgers

Noticed a tad bit of oil on the insulators of my old spark plugs. Does that warrant a valve seal replacement or no? It's a big headache to do it and the engine runs perfectly.

>mum drives a tree
get a highlander

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>>17825798

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i drive a v6 tiburon and i've noticed a few times when shifting up close to the redline there's like a barking sound as i put the clutch in, but it's coming from directly in front of me, and only happens from 2nd to 3rd and 3rd to 4th, but not from 1st or from 4th+

the car is mechanically sound and i have limited knowledge of car noises.

I just found a minor dent on my hood and a huge deep scratch on my trunk.

What should I get to fix it?

>>17825865
Volvo v90 seems good here

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my diligence autism is tingling, so i'm wondering about getting one of those things. i never tried it, but paiting it and putting it together sounds nice. So, any simple and interesting ae86 n2 paint jobs you guys would suggest for it?

>>17825879
Not 100% sure here but I think a compression test would tell you if it needs to be sealed.

>curbed wheel
I got a whole front left side replacement and now it squeaks when I drive. How do I make it stop?

What kind of luxury car can I get for 25K that won't be a bitch and a half to maintain/repair?

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Buying replica star shark wheels... Yay or nay?
http://m.ebay.com/itm/112410899440?NAV=HOME

any thoughts/opinions on a Mazda 6 2008/2009 GH1 series ? about to bite the bullet and get one soon, cheers in advance /o/

>>17826642
Carbon build up

How do you choose a coilover?

Obviously I'm not going to get something like racelands, but I was wondering is there anything more to them than just camber, caster, damper and height adjustments?
Not sure what kind of springs/rates to get if i mostly DD but want to be able to do weekend track days. BC claims their coilovers will do just about anything out of the box from autox to rally

what can you tell me about the 2006 lexus Is 220d SE? Found one and I like how it looks but know nothing about lexuses.

>>17827072
Ease of adjustability

Would /o/ rather have an 08 g37 with 77k miles on it OR an '10 genesis coupe 3.8 with 54k miles? Why?

>>17826824
Alright thanks, that's a good step

>>17827338
The g37

More power and it's not made in korea

>>17827338
G37, maybe a slight bit more relieable, and more power with a bigger aftermarket.

>>17826202
touch up paint, clear coat, scratch remover, polishing compound, and wax for the scratch. as for the dent, if you can ignore it, just live with it.

>>17827072
>BC claims their coilovers will do just about anything out of the box from autox to rally


I wouldn't go so far as to say that, but BC's I have on my 540i are indistinguishable in terms of feel, from the stock Msport suspension I had on it originally, with the bonus of being lighter, having adjustable damping rates and being able to drop it 2ins.

I did go with a higher Spring rate, I believe 12k in the front and 10k in the back, and swift springs and the ride is still comfy at 14clicks on the adjusters.

What are some more autistic, cringeworthy weeaboo trash license plate ideas for my new car?

So far I've only thought up WAIFU and PANTSU, but PANTSU is unfortunately taken. Need some more ideas to destroy what little respect anyone had left for me

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>>17825798
>looking at 2001 2.5RS
>guy says it's completely stock except for coilovers
>sends pic related
What the fuck happened to the intake? It looks like the cut it off and packed a filter into it. Does anyone know if this a a real mod kit, or just as hackey as it looks?

>>17827990
We call that nigger rigging where I'm from.

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>>17827990

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>>17825798
I've asked before, but what are some suggestions for good looking and reliable brands of wheels for an R33 Skyline? They will have to deal with a gravel driveway, and I'm looking for 16" rims (one inch smaller than what I've currently got equipped).

Pic related it's my car with current wheels equipped. I'm not a huge fan of them but they aren't complete eyesores, just kind of meh to me.
>tfw buying the car the owner had white Honda wheels equipped
>he wasn't selling them with the car
>tfw I could have been driving a Skyline with red-badged Honda wheels if I'd bartered a little more

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Given these choices which should I buy?
All new model years
>Toyota 86/BRZ
>Miata
>Civic Hatch Sport
>Fit Sport

>>17828187
new Miata hardtop. It's the only real choice.

>>17827347
>>17827419
Does the milage not matter for you?

not big into cars

so I was being dumb and speeding today and had to brake pretty hard a few times

my brakes overheated I think and were a bit smelly
also when I pulled home I noticed my braking power was a little bit less

are my brakes fucked?

I also have a break question, just recently installed new pads and rotors but them shits are squeaking sooo much. What did I do wrong?

>>17828224
what about the hardtop makes it cost 11k more than the softtop tho? that price jump is ridiculous and no amount of jap dudes in a commerical making it sound 'samurai-esque' will change that

What's the difference between a sports car and a GT car? Are they mutually exclusive?

>>17828231
I'd rather have the better car with slightly more mileage 2bh

>>17828282
did you clean the rotors thoroughly before install? They are covered in cosmoline to prevent rusting on shelves. The squeaking should go away on its own after a while as the cosmoline burns off, but you should always clean your rotors before install.

>>17828250
could be that your pads were already pretty old before you were retarded. jack your car up and pull the tires off to check the brakes. google if you don't know how to do these things.

>>17828231
The difference is only 23k miles. It's not that serious.

How easy is it to buy a 31 year old car in VT with a clean title and register it in MA?

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Reposting from /ccg/

So... This fucker is stuck. After beating on it for a while, I rented a pickle fork and stuck it in there and beat on that for a while and have made zero progress. Ideas? I've wailed on it with a hammer, wailed on a pickle fork stuck in there with a hammer, and none of that has worked so far. Next step when I start tomorrow is heat the fuck out of it and wail on it with a hammer. Failing that, cut the stud off and drill it out. And failing that, buying a new pitman arm.

>>17828388
Cleaned them with break cleaner and lubed all necessary parts. The squeak is god tier annoying it literally never goes away

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>>17825798

Converting a KA24DE to carb and running it without the ECM.

How hard is this to do?

It's going in a '71 DJ5B with the 5 speed for shits and giggles.

>>17828449
heat and more hammer

maybe put the nut bad on and tighten it until it snaps. cut the bottom with sawzall. then go at it with a drill extractor

Thoughts on power shifting?

>>17828449
I could have this off in less than half an hour assuming there's a decent arc to swing a hammer. You will never learn to do it if you never do it. This belief that there's some magic potion is gonna mean you never get better, just knock the cunt out

My turbo SW20 got rear-ended, and insurance is declaring it a total and giving me around half the market value ($3500) for the car. I'm keeping what's left, and I'd eventually like to swap the gen 3 3S-GTE into an AW11 so I can still feel like I have my car. Where would I start learning how to do a job like this?

>>17828750
Its stupid and you're going to break something.

>>17825865
>Subaru
>king of snow
>king of safety
>cvt for mpg
Forrester is closest to sequoia

>>17828289
hardtop has the GS trim standard. means you cant have a hardtop without the performance shit on it

>>17826959
Lincoln town car from some old guy for like 5k. Any used acura or lexus or buick. Stay awayfrom anything german. I personally drive an 05 buick rendezvous (inb4 soccer mom) and it is easily the comfiest vehicle ive ever been in (including cadilac, mercedes, bmw, lincoln) and they are cheap as shit. 25k is a gigantic budget.

>>17828187
Fiesta is better than civic or fit. 86 vs miata depends on what you need. Is it a daily? Or 2nd car for fun? Miata is way lighter ild personnaly go with that.

on an e46, are the front door hinges for the sedan and the coupes the same?

>>17828949
>drives an American car
>it's a fucking Buick
>over 10 years old
At what point did you feel the need to weigh in on someone buying a luxury car? Or any car for $25k?

>>17826959
Lexus is-f
Lexus ls460 - less than 20k now

>>17828971
fuck fiestas and fuck ford

>>17828971
what makes fiestas better/more desirable than both civics and fits lmao

>>17828187
>Fun
Miata
>Fun and practical as daily driver
86
>Practical at the expense of fun
Civic
>I do not enjoy driving but just need a car for getting around and doing my shopping
Fit, or just get something used and pat yourself on the back for the savings.

>>17825955
Need more info, as specific as possible pl0x. Does it happen just as you move the lever to get it into gear, when the gear is already starting to go in/engage, how loud it is, for how long it happens, high pitched or low pitched, does it seem to come from right side or left side or any other etc that you can provide, shyamalam

>>17826834
If I'm interpreting this right, you replaced all or most of the suspension bits on that corner of the car? In that case, sounds like bushings are binding, you may need the proper type(s) of grease(s) applied to the right spot(s)

In any case, really, things are rubbing and there's a lack of lubricity. See what conditions make the sound happen, searching that on the internet should help a good bit

>>17828096
"Good looking" is subjective really

Something not too flimsy/cheap, by Sparco? They're supposed to be alright
If not, rally wheels my nigga, OZ and Method are used by everyone. Or steelies, because yes

>>17828675
>How hard is this to do?
Need spark. Got spark without ECU?
Is it throttle body injection, or multi-point fuel injection? If you don't have something like a throttle body injection, you'll need a place/manifold where to put carby and ensure equal amounts of air/fuel mixture get to cylinders

>>17828903
Don't know how bad the damage is, but you're trying to basically rebuild half a car, then swap engine and transmission, right? Easy, get some chassis design books, then some books on car collision repair, then some on welding and fabricating, then something on swapping engines, though that's not so much something you learn from a book, as much as make a comprehensive checklist

There's a LOT to learn if you want to do it properly. I'd try to find someone who can unfuck the car a bit first, then have a hand at it, if it's me who has to do it

Godspeed, etc

What to do if your gearbox gets notchy? Occasional grinding? Is it ever anything besides synchros? What happens when synchros get worn? Are your only options to 1) drop the transmission, or 2) deal with it? Also, how the fuck does a stationary car grind when going to reverse? Why?

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Sup /o/tists. A buddy and I are SRT4 swapping an AW11, and we're not sure what to do with the 4A-GE after it's out. We're considering throwing it on craigslist but I have no idea what it's worth. Anyone know what a non-running 4A-GE 16v bigport + working 5spd transmission go for these days?

>>17829424
Skyline wheels bro here, thanks for the advice. I might have a look at Sparco. I just mostly need something that is durable for a daily driver the gets a little dirt as well. I'm not afraid with slightly weeby looking wheels since it's a Skyline and that's kind of order of the day with a car like that. I mostly don't like the wheels I have on it now because they look more like they're made for a Commodore or something. Ideally I'd prefer to get something black or maybe alloy.

Thanks for the option regardless I'll have a look into Sparco.

>>17829382
>>Practical at the expense of fun
>>17828187
If you can't have fun in a Civic, you can't drive.

Does anyone here have any experience with the central locking system on W124 Mercs, namely with the vacuum system. The pump under the rear seat seems to be working but there is no suction to close the passenger side doors or the rear door on driver's side. There being a leak somewhere with the suction tubes seems likely but I have no idea to where to look from. Are there any common problem ares with this I should check first?

Civic or bugeye wrx?

>>17828381>>17828431

The g37 is only faster to 60 by about 0.2 seconds, uses premium fuel $$, and has higher insurance costs $$... I think the hyundai wins here.

>>17829923
Also correct me if im wrong about the insurance rates being higher on the g37... Im not sure but seems like it would be.

>>17829923
You wouldn't put premium fuel in the genesis? I guess you shouldn't be buying either car, and no they both fall under luxury vehicles, insurance should be very similar

which would you prefer /o/?

2007ish Honda CR-V or 2006ish Nissan X-trail?

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What's this weird shit in the roof of my convertible? Pretty sure it isn't mold.

>>17830109
mold

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>>17830109
Another pic.

Important question here.

Senario: buying a 10k car, paying 5k down, financing the remaining 5k.

If im paying 5k down will the dealers still try to finance me for the full 10k and THEN take a 5k payment? Or should they take the 5k down off the total price of the car first and then only finance 5k...?

Whats the correct procedure? I do not want to be bamboozled.

>>17829952
I dont think the genesis requires premium...?

And the genesis coupe is concidered luxery?? How the fack? Its way cheaper car, so insuring it should cost less... Right?

>>17830109
>>17830112
Looks like mold senpai. Mix some dish soap, white vinegar, and some water in a container and scrub that shit with a brush or a rag. Dry it.

>>17830112
mold

>>17830181
Why would you not be putting premium in the car?

>>17830174
Have them take the 5 off first.

If they fincance for the 10 and take your 5 after the principle of the loan is 10, which means you'd pay more in intrest down the line

Granted if the term of the loan is short enough then it shouldn't matter

Would a DeatschWerks DW300 fuel pump properly fit in my 97' volvo 850 turbo?

>>17830227
But standard procedure is taking the down payment off of the total price first?

And if they try to do the opposite then they are pulling a fast one?

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Are volvo c30 2.0 diesel any good? Looking for something to mostly use on the city to school but also go on trips with my family with. Is the room on the back that little? How does this look?

>>17830310
Yeah the standard should be that they pull the down off first, and if they aren't doing that I'd think it's pretty damn shady.

The whole point of a down payment is that you're borrowing less than you initally would, so you don't need to pay interest on it.

If they try to have you finance for 10k when you put 5 down then they're trying to collect intrest on money you didn't borrow.

>>17825798
Why is it so mad?

>>17830348
4chan shat all over 86, he's making a serious face so you won't do the same with him

>>17830181
Insurance has more to do with the type of car, how new it is and the demographic that drives it. Luxury has less to do with the premium cost, and more to do how likely itll be totalled.

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Do you think a mechanic would appreciate it if I put a haynes/chilton manual in the car for them? I'm sure they have most, if not all, the info they need on a computer or something (and from experience)

>>17829548
Most reverses have no synchros, you can change the fluid which may or may not help, and to change the synchros the trans will have to be dropped and the case opened to replace them.

Other possibilities include a weak or leaking master or slave that's not pushing hard enough, and old brake fluid thats absorbed water.

>>17829035
Probably not, the doors are larger on the coupes, you can go to realoem.com and compare part numbers if you're uncertain.

>>17830426
intadesting

im tryna put lambo doors on a sedan, i bet the coupe set would be even better because the hinges would have to be made stronger, but then the angles to open would be odd

>>17830405
So a luxury would thus have cheaper insurance costs than say a camaro? What about a non luxury econo box? Likee a civic.

>>17829424
I've read up on it a bit since and it looks like I need to swap the distributor, shaft, and oil pump out of an L20B.

I wonder if I can use a Z24I dizzy and just run 4 plugs on it since I can find those just about anywhere.

I need to replace o2 sensors in my car, but I don't know how to fix shit. Only know how to check things and make sure stuff isn't broken. Should I buy my own o2 sensors and take it to a mechanic for them to install it?

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>>17830548
>>17829424
forgot image, it's also a 4cyl similar to the KA, but has 8 plugs for some hooptie ass 80's emissions

should be able to just swap the distributor cap if theyre similar enough right? or just plug the extra holes?

>>17830524
If it's a sedan with less power yes. Same goes for the Civic it's not classified as a sports car.

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Is there any discernible difference between the basic auto stores or should I just go to whoever is closest to me?

>>17830550
I'd say buy one and take it to a mechanic. Typically they're a pain in the ass to get out and if you aren't careful you could Dame the new o2. And they are usually pretty expensive depending on the car. If you wanna tackle it then get some penetrating oil and a 22mm wrench and try.

>>17830638
It's for a 2004 V6 mustang, and from what I saw they're about $25 each. Though I forget which sensors exactly I need to replace.
Should I buy a code reader for my car?

Is it really that sketchy to buy a used hybrid? I'm looking at a 2006 highlander with 100k+ on it and I'm not sure wether or not I have to worry about dealing with a dead/dying battery that would cost like 3k to replace.

>>17830651
Just take it it to oreilly or AutoZone. They will let you borrow a code reader. I'm gonna assume you have 4 o2 sensors ( bank 1&2 upstream and downstream) the downstream ones should be pretty easy to get to. Upstream (before the cat) might be harder.

>>17830621
I go to oreilly personally. Everytime I go to vatozone zone they don't know what the hell they're talking about and try to give me the wrong part even though I go in with a part number or the part. And napa only has one store around me that's close. I go there if the other two don't have the part I need. Don't have much experience with advance.

>>17829424
v6 bark man here

it happens when putting the clutch in and without touching the gear stick, seems to come from the right side of the engine and is about as loud as the engine & the same sorta pitch as the revs at that point, but a couple of times i have noticed it at lower (2.5k - 3.5k) revs, but it stays the same volume & pitch. there is no torque steer or anything else that happens when this does that makes me worry *too* much about it, it's just a mystery at this point.

>>17830666
>wanting a hybrid
get a cheap v8 and use the money you save not buying a hippie meme car on petrol.

Looking to buy a new Fiesta ST. Right now the local dealership is asking ~19k for them, what should my target price be? Also would I be able to get a better deal if I wait until December to buy?

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Got a free car that will last me about 1-2 years (owner wants it back). Looking for a car I can fix myself or is at least easy to maintain. Any suggestions? Live in Chicago, so decent snow.

going to college, and trying to save up money.
I was thinking maybe an xj jeep, 1998-2005
currently driving a hyundai tucson and honda accord.

>>17831102
2001*

>>17830554
Dunno bae, never done anything of the sort. Sounds like some work might be needed, but it can be fun. Ask on some autistforum maybe? Perhaps they can halp more, I ain't no nee-san specialist

>>17830681
So, something clutch related then? Might be worth looking at linkages and whatever can rub with anything else, if not actual clutch/related parts

I did find this with a quick search, and it kinda confirms my suspicions of a possible bad bearing:

http://ask.metafilter.com/181136/Pressing-Clutch-Pedal-Creates-Air-Noise-in-04-Tiburon

The ash tray in my dash came out because the retaining clips broke. When I look at LMC truck or Rock auto I can't seem to find it.

Where can I find these specific small interior and trim pieces?

>>17828449
there's a ball joint tool that looks like a metal clothespin with a bolt through the middle, they're fucking amazing
HF has them
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcCfWmrVQfM

>>17830407
if they're a real mechanic they should have their own reference books, but if it's something electrical they may appreciate a small wiring schematic to reference

>>17830621
o'reallys is the best stocked
vatozone is best for fluids and sprays
napa is god tier but expensive
>whoever is closest
might as well just use the rawck and get it shipped to you
>inb4 welcome to the rock

>>17830670
a guy at o'reallys to me to buy type f trans. fluid for a dex. system
watched him look it up and everything
they're all idiots, vatozoners more so

>>17831403
junkyard or dealership would be best options

What size of torque wrench will be the most useful?

>>17830670
Yeah I have to agree, the autozone people are retarded, I went in there to buy a breaker bar and they didn't even know what it was, fucking clueless busriders

On top of that oreilly's has lower prices

>>17831520
I own a 1/2" drive torque wrench and a handful of adapters. A 3/8" drive would be handy, but for torquing shit like lug nuts to 90+ ft lbs or more, the extra length on the 1/2" is nice. And if it comes down to it, you can usually rent torque wrenches from the local parts store.

>>17831520
I use a 3/8 drive but a 1/2 is probably more versatile if you get adapters

Should I buy this?

https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/d/celica-gtspeed-lsd-pwpd/6293061611.html

>>17831675

Looks cool mang. I can already hear the eurobeat.

Is Mobil 1 oil as good as people say/the price suggests or did they falter? Recently people have started to come out and claim they lost their oil certifications with certain cars and it got diluted and worse. I might be getting a car soon that uses 0w-40 and I'm considering moving to a Castrol or Pennzoil Euro oils if that's the case.

>>17831479
Yeah O'reillys/Advance/lelzone all hire people who know nothing about cars at low as shit wages so that doesn't surprise me. I've had some retard ass friends get jobs at O'reillys at the front counter and i'm pretty convinced that they just bring in whoever who knows shit about cars.

>>17830621
Just go whoever gives you the best service. The same manufacturers service all these stores so its not like you're going to get some store brand thats superior. Duralast, Brakebest, Autocraft are almost made by all the same people. Duralast transmission filters are essentially fram filters with a duralast label.

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I've got one of these shitboxes and I've got a few questions.

Once you start it it idles fine, but after driving it for a bit or even just giving it a bit of gas and letting go the RPMs drop and don't quite return to normal.
I'm assuming it's a sticky throttle body, that would be the easiest thing to check and try to fix, right?

12V phone chargers and so on don't sit in the cigarette lighter, how much of a hassle would it be to replace it with another one that's a tighter fit?
At most it should be a matter of de-soldering a couple of wires I hope.

The roof antenna is damaged and the seal is starting to rot badly though it's not leaking yet. Are antennas universal or do I need to look for a replacement for my model specifically, and am I going to have to remove the roof lining to undo the antenna?

>>17830621
personal preference and who's closer, I know the people in Advance better than the other stores, but O'reilly's can some times have uncommon stuff actually stocked to their shelves, and easier to get a hold of.

I'd probably go to Napa but those fuckers close a 5 o'clock in the afternoon.

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What does /o/ think of these plugs? My Miata started idling kinda rough and vibrating a lot more than normal. It does smoke a little after sitting a bit. From what I'm reading online, it looks like it's burning oil. I have to add coolant and oil every other week to it.

Just bought a 2008 Silverado and want to subscribe to XM radio (no internet signal or good radio stations where I live).

I need a US address, tho. Can I just use random one or would they send bills or something there?

>>17832214
If you have to add coolant and oil then you most likely have a problem with the headgasket.

Is the oil milky looking?

>>17831939
>12V phone chargers and so on don't sit in the cigarette lighter, how much of a hassle would it be to replace it with another one that's a tighter fit?


Depends on the car sometimes its matter of popping it out from the console, and sometimes you have to take the entire console out to get to them.

Odds are if its loose then you may just be able to pull it out and rebend the indents that hold your power fob in.

If its a roof antenna its probably OEM specfic, at least the seal will be.

I'm looking for a shitbox with a manual transmission to learn on and do some casual wrenching. I'm thinking Honda but I live in Mittenstate and heard those tend to get rusty. There's a cheapie Saturn but I'm wary of Saturns for being straight up lemons. What sorts of cars should I keep an eye out for?

>>17832233
I know for sure my rear main seal is shot and I think my coolant reroute is leaking a little so I was thinking that's were most of the fluid was going. I haven't changed the oil since I haven't put too many miles but the last time I changed it, it was not milky. I have had a little bit of milky oil on the dip stick when the oil gets a little low though.

All the movement of the camera in YouTube videos give me a headache.

Is there a simulator or something I can use to practice replacing my head gasket?

My car won't start and I don't really know any mechanics. Is it normal to get a car towed to a local closed mechanic and call in the morning?

Also: not battery and just had a starter done. Am I fucked?

both of my tail lights sometimes just don't come on when I flip the switch. Headlights are fine though

What is the most likely problem, a relay?
VW Polo

>>17832214
Something is wrong there. I'm curious why your insulator nose is red. Did you use a reroute kit or did you piece together your own kit? Also what coolant are you using?

>>17832429
Yes.

Does the car turn over at all?

>>17832710
Ground, Tail lights don't use relays

>>17832822
>Ground, Tail lights don't use relays
Cool, got any more guidance?
I've fiddled with cars mechanically but I've never touched anything electric

Am i the only person that yields to buses? Like, everyone just blows past them as they have their left blinker off to leave a stop.

So uh, how much gear whine is normal in reverse.

>>17832827
You'll probably need an a electrical diagram for your car, typically the grounds for the lights are nearby but not always. They'll need to be cleaned or tightened down.

>>17833031
Most cars have straight cut reverse gears, no helical ones like the forward gears. They make a lot of noise.

>>17833042
What should I say to a mechanic if I want him to sort it out

>>17833060
The Tail lights are working intermittently, you think the switch is fine but haven't checked the grounds.

He'll probably end up replacing the switch and charge you labor for finding a short to cover his ass regardless.

>>17830330
bump

>>17832792
I used the M-Tuned kit and most of the time run distilled water with Redline water wetter and parts store undiluted coolant in like a 70/30 mix.

Now that you mention it, maybe it is burning coolant? The finished coolant mix is sort of red. It's like a red brown but more on the red side.

What kind of suspension I can install on a Miata so I can increase its height from the interior? There's a really big bump at the entrance of my garage that always scrapes the lower part of the car.

I thought Tein suspensions could feature an electronic controller that let you do that but I'm reading it only let's you adjust the damping force from the interior, not the ride height.

What are some alternatives?

>97 impreza coupe
>1000 obo
>carfax shows flood damage
>owner has paperwork for ej25 engine and harness swap
Worth it to try and bust him down to 500 if I want a potent rally prospect? I'll test drive it, but still. It's 5 hours away though.

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Can someone help me decide what wagon I should get used? I'm willing to spend up to 10 grand, and plan to keep it for a while since it's my second car. Only qualifiers is that it not be a pain in the ass to maintain and have the ability to handle itself offroad.

How do I find fun roads in my area?

Do I literally just have to drive around all day?

>drive a friend around for a while
>go through some fun roads with gps
>try to gps myself around same area
>doesn't take me on the roads I'm looking for
>don't remember exactly from where to where I was using at the time

>try driving around aimlessly
>have no points of reference
>just take turns at random
>have no idea where I went
>have no idea where I came from
>have no idea how to get back to some roads if I wanted to

>>17833861
Look at a map, Jesus christ. Or plot a route, I dunno, to the nearest speedway?

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I assume that I won't have any problem by using a hand pump to fill 1-2 psi of my tires every once in a while instead of having to go to somewhere with a compressor to do so, right?

>>17832276
>manual
everyone is a normie with autotragic
so anything cheap
learn and resell

>>17832862
>he gives up his right of way
you are a gay,
nobody notices your good boy points actions
and you are literally blocking traffic

>>17833688
>wagon
>offroad
the only answer is a scoob

>>17833861
>doesn't use torque
>doesn't use GPS loggging
dude what are you doing

>>17834004
that's what I do lol
works fine

>>17831520
Just get a 1/2 inch with adapters.

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Really stupid question but I opened my hood today and noticed that the red-circled hose is missing... I have not touched my engine besides changing the oil myself and it has not seen dealer service.

What does it do? Google is a little light, but it says it is a vacuum hose? I don't know how long my engine has been without it but I am starting to worry.

i changed my front brake pads a couple months ago, then I,changed my rotors but theyre fucking warped. am i going to have to change the pads again when i warranty the rotors?

>>17834035
>>doesn't use torque
u wot m8?

>GPS logging
I learn a lot of stuff often to save space.

>>17834160
just buy a new one?

My 2004 Taurus jerks like crazy when I have the HVAC on anything but vent. Supposedly if I just disconnect the AC compressor it should stop, but otherwise it's a bad ignition coil. The fuel filter was replaced about a year ago.

Will I fuck anything if I unplug the AC compressor? That's probably not the issue anyway but it's not like I need air conditioning anymore

>>17834259

Looking into it. It's just a $10 part... How bad is it that I didn't have it? Engine seems fine but I'm worried the crankcase is dirty now - am I just overreacting to this?

Tell me some examples of cars that are both pretty luxurious two door personal cruisers with all the tech and gadgets a car of its time can have, AND something extremely reliable that doesn't break and will last as long as you do it's maintenance.

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>>17825798
i want to buy a rolling chassis (just no engine), but i'm not sure about some things registration and title transfer-wise
i share my DD, so this would actually be my first car purchase, but i think things might work different if it's just a chassis?

is there a time limit on the title transfer after i pay the guy for the roller and have the title in hand?
and do i only have to register (and of course insure) the vehicle once it's complete and running?

>getting a feel for car I bought
I pulled my hand break at an intersection to lock up my rear wheels and slide a bit, and didn't counter-steer. The car went more sideways than I thought it would, and at the end of the turn and slide, I was traveling straight, and I didn't have to turn the wheel to correct the direction of travel.

Does that mean I might've pulled the hand break too hard and or for too long? Does it mean I might've pulled the hand break too late? Does it mean that I might have turned in too hard?

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trying to find pics of a car that was posted on /o/ a long time ago archives haven't been helpful as everything from that long ago just 404's

it was a white and red mr2 second gen can anyone help?

1993 S10 2.8l
Was having trouble with my belt staying on
Went to look at it more yesterday, and it turns out there's absolutely nothing holding my power steering pump in place.

What's the best way to determine what hardware I need to find to properly mount that bracket back on?

>>17833239
Do a compression test. You may have a blown head gasket between two cylinders.

>>17828448
Buy car
Call insurance and add the car to your policy
Drive it home to MA
Go to registry and pay the tax, title, and reg
Put plates on the car
....

>>17836069
Google and a junkyard.

>>17834306
>doesn't even say what state/country/universe
these are questions for your local constabulary
but in burger general chassis are treated the same as whole vehicles,
you do have a limit on registering,
and you must register it when purchased
whether it will have a special title (rebuilt, salvage, etc) or hoops to jump through
depends on where you live

>>17834281
any 2 door honda
may i suggest a $3k civic?

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>>17834234
>yew wat m9?
go buy torque, it's like $5
get yourself a dongle
enable gps logging
and start e-mailing yourself your routes
and how hektik you were on them

>>17834234
>I learn a lot of stuff often to save space.
I LIKE TURTLES

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https://medford.craigslist.org/cto/d/1988-toyota-4runner-price-drop/6263286886.html
What do you think he means by "noise in the bottom end"?
I'm not looking for a project so if it needs extensive engine work I'm not interested

>>17833605
Bumpan - should you always write off flood damage?

>>17834306
>>17837114
im in murca
>(((new york)))...

>>17837152
what up medfordfag, enjoying the smoke as much as me?
>noise in the bottom end
could indicate a spun crankshaft or piston bearing
or a component like the oil pump
could also just be a clatter from a bad motor mount
but it's just a 22re who cares
buy that shit and drive it into the ground, then get a v6 or LS swap, body and interior look clean
try to get it for $2400 but seller seems like a normie and may not haggle

>>17837268
Actually talent/Ashlandfag
I enjoyed the brief rain storm an hour ago. Cleared up the smoke a bit.
I'm definitely gonna check this truck out though

>>17825798
I like how you give a theme to all QTdd threads. Looks very clean too rather than people starting their threads like "QTDDTOT how do I learn manual"

What are some things to check when taking a diesel vehicle for a test drive. I assume that most things in the sticky are applicable.

>>17837413
i would say 98% of the things in sticky apply
except diesels always sound like they're knocking, so disregard

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>exhaust manifold is cracked
Fuck, I need to replace is right? Do I get it repaired or replaced? How much is it gonna cost?

>>17837434
Thank you

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Anyone got experience with these? I'm considering getting one at some point, but it's nearly impossible to find a reasonably priced, non-riced manual twin turbo, and I'm not going to settle for auto/na because then it's just an impractical version of my mom's Camry. Want to know if the driving experience on these is any good, or if I should just say "fuck it" and get a fiero.

>>17837499
In the same boat with an Envoy. First step is to check to see if there's a recall on it. I'm going to take it in a bitch at the dealership. Failing a freebie I was going to SMAW mine back together.

Why didn't Mazda put the 2.5L in the new Miata?

>>17836241
I can legally drive the car home with VT plates on?

Where can I buy anime keychains?
I know there's a ton of sites for stickers but I haven't found keychains yet.

>>17838445
what anime?

>>17838580
Prefer something like k-on, aria or girls und panzer, but really anything at this point.
I just want to browse.

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theres a lot of saxos in my local area. are they worth it?

>>17838639
Amazon? Local geek stores?

I got both a Konota Izumi and an Evangelion A.K. McDowell keychain locally a few years back.

>>17838706
Don't have anything local.
I live in a small town in North Carolina where no one knows what anime is.
Guess I'll try Amazon.

i had to replace my coolant today and the little spring that sits where the radiator cap is fell somewhere into the engine bay and i have no clue where it went

do i need that thing? should i buy a new cap?

>>17825798
When will Renault start selling the Megane (and cars in general) in NA? Why does the US hate cars?

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What is this thing in my Toyota Matrix?

My mom's Avalon has it too

Will Koenigsegg ever venture out of his hyper car niche? It doesn't have to be the same brand, he wouldn't have to revive Saab either though.

I'd be very interested how a basic utilitarian car would look like, but also something sporty for like the high ten thousands, or in the low hunderd thousands. Or something completely different.

The brakes in my fox body are pretty shitty I think. There is a lot of pedal travel before they actually grab and start slowing me down. Should I bleed my brakes?

Also, I don't drive it very often anymore and have plans for a rear disc brake, should I just wait until I do that to bleed?

>>17839057
They can't afford to make cars at those prices. It's cheaper to produce a low number hypercar than a medium number of super cars or sports cars especially.

To make your money back on super high manufacturing costs you'd have to produce and sell a shitload for a number of years probably and that's very risky. Companies like Toyota already have massive revenues and manufacturing assets. Tesla can't even turn a profit with the best marketing in the industry.

so my AC stopped working today.

no air at all, hot or cold. if I try to move it to different settings, it will make a "pfft" sound for about 2 seconds, then nothing.

>>17839062
You need to flush not bleed. And you might as well wait till you convert, since you'll have to flush after that anyway. You can bleed them now though and see if it helps.

>>17839011
They can't compete at the prices they would need to sell them in the US for.
For instance BMW and Mercedes can get away with it because they have a brand image and can recoup costs plus have US factories. Something like Puegot or Renault don't have factories here and don't have a luxury image with which to over charge for their product to make it worth it.

>>17839100
Same reason you don't see the Chevy cruise in Hungary.

>>17825798
>:0

>>17839084
True.
But could you seem him, Koenigegg himself, or his company be part of a consortium, that does something like that? So, a low risk arrangement for him.

A Swedish eco-car that burns refugees. I'm kidding, but you know. Something like that.
Or let's ask the question differently - do you thing he'd be interested in doing something like that?

>>17830611
So i just got some insurance quotes... A 2008 g37 was cheaper to insure ($35/month diffrence) than a 2008 honda civic... Does anyone have any idea why?

Both me and the insurance agent were confused as to why. Also a genesis coupe was cheaper than the civic too.

Question: Need a pair of good yellow H10 fog light bulbs, any suggestions?

>>17839254
Honda Civics are stolen more often.

>>17839095
Your blower motor, fan resistor or switch has taken a shit, the AC system itself is probably fine.

>>17839046
Its probably the Anti-theft warning light.

>>17831102
Damn that ass tho

>>17838136
In most states the VT plates have to stay with the original owner.

>>17839057
They probably won't, however their engine technology in particular their head designs are starting to trickle out into the market, and you may see more companies use them if they are successful.

>>17833593
You need air bags and air management, and everything needed to make that work which can get pricey, and will take up space in your trunk.

>>178178392
But the g37 is number one (or somthing very close to that) reported to insurance for having their wheels stolen.

Thr genesis coupe 3.8 was cheaper still by about $40. I figured the more powerful engine, and higher parts cost (in terms of repair), would be higher in insurance costs.

What exactly are coil overs? Are they good? Desirable? Do they add more weight or reduce weight? Are their any downsides to having them installed?

>>17839389
Having the wheels stolen, VS having the whole car stolen.

You're forgetting the Insurance market uses algorithms for pricing on their premiums, and they don't necessarily have to make sense to you, so long as its making a profit for the insurance company.

>>17839415
>>17839415
>>17839415
Coilovers can be seen as a "suspension upgrade", depending on your choice of coilovers (some are better than others, like tein vs raceland). They allow totally adjustable ride height, up or down, though usually down for most people. As people who're looking to raise their vehicle use other more reliable means. Weight difference is negligible, but ride quality is what should be taken into account here. As it is different brand by brand. Downsides usually include a stiffer ride, however higher end coilovers have dampeners to help with this. And, people who are installing coilovers to go lower are usually looking for the stiffer ride, because, you know, race car.

>>17839415
Coil overs are direct strut/shock suspension replacements that allow you to adjust the ride height and front camber at the very least, and various damping options on more expensive brands.

They're seen a cheaper alternative than buying a full race suspension setup, and can be tuned to improve handling, or in the case of stance used to slam and drastically alter the camber a car has.

How good they are depend on what brand you buy. Typically they are lighter than the Shocks/Struts they replace, the only major downside is they have to be rebuilt sooner than a stock shock setup would, 10,000 miles versus 20-30k miles an OEM setup would need replacing.

how can I confirm that a part is correct for my car?
>dodge challenger
>2011
Other than that I know its some sort of rallye edition with a v6.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brake-Master-Cylinder-MOPAR-68048551AB/391870685495?epid=174108976&fits=Make%3ADodge%7CModel%3AChallenger&hash=item5b3d502137%3Ag%3AmUgAAOSwgeRZofKR#vi-ilComp

buying one of these. Would mine be a SE Coupe 2-Door? Very new to this stuff thanks.

>>17839466
rockauto.com boy

>>17839459
Excellent complimentary explanation anon, I be this anon >>17839453

>>17839470
*tips fedora* likewise to yourself good sir.

>>17839459
Replaceing? What? I bought a 07 civic brand new and put 150k miles on it and still going. Never replaced struts/shocks or even thought about it. It runs and drives perfectly. The only thing is after 150k miles my top speed dropped about 5 mph.

>>17839453
>>17839459
Will $2500 buy me a good brand or a cheap one..?

>>17839497
You can definitely get a good set for 2500, just Google coilovers for your car. Find one in your price range, make a decision based on pricing and qualities, then spend time researching and asking questions. Then finally make your purchase.

>>17839459
Rebuilt mean what?

>>17839497
For frame of reference, the cheapest coilovers of decent quality you can buy are raceland coilovers. Which run the gambit of $400-$1kish

>>17839511
Fixed when broken

>>17839490
No offense but its a Civic its meant to be reliable.

Certain luxury models, and sport cars require shocks and struts to be replaced much sooner. Its also very likely that your shocks are worn although someone unfamiliar with the difference between worn and new wouldn't notice as well.

>>17839511
The damping units themselves have to be replaced. The springs and all the other hardware that come with the set don't however.

>>17839497
Anything north of 1000 should get you a decent set, with camber plates and adjustable damping.

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>>17839466
Follow up question, is it going to be hard to change out my master cylinder? Two local auto shops gave me an estimate of 700 dollars. What a fucking rip off. My replacement part can cost anywhere from 60-120 dollars and I watched a few youtube videos today and it looks doable - i just need that flared wrench.

>>17839563
When I bought my first car it had a bad master cylinder. Did the swap myself in less than an hour. Bleeding the brakes is the worst part.

>>17839563
Super fucking easy if you have any mechanical inclination whatsoever.
>bleed brakes
>unbolt brake lines
>unbolt master cylinder
>replace
>fill with fluid
>bleed air
>...?
>profit

Can't be that much more difficult no matter what car you drive. Definitely not a $700 job

>>17839563
>What a fucking rip off.

You don't know how to replace it yourself but yet you think its a ripoff?

Anyways depending on where its at it can be difficult, in addition to the fact that you'll have at least a couple of hours to spend time bleeding the system, which means you'll have to have the car on jacks, and have a self bleeding kit, or vacuum pump.

>>17839588
>which means you'll have to have the car on jacks, and have a self bleeding kit, or vacuum pump.

I can't just bench bleed it? And yes after watching the videos I think its worth doing it myself rather than spend 700 dollars.

>>17839525
What makes them break? How do i know if their broken?

>>17839610
Yes you can, you don't need any of that shit. Anon is being a prententious faggot. DIY, anon. Learning is important. Read your car manual. Only go to the shop when you've hit a wall and shit has hit the fan.

>>17839625
General suspension wear. Just happens over time. When your suspension begins to sag in any one corner, that one's blown.

>>17839610
Ok guys last question. Will I be missing anything if I just order this part? I can just re use my old reservoir. It even comes with bleeding tubes which is pretty ebin. Thanks for your help anons. Wish me luck

>>17839628
ummmm He'll have to get to the bleeder valves on the calipers and I doubt his body and hands are going to be small enough to get that shit if the cars on the ground.......

And good luck getting the air out of the system with no bleeder kit.

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>>17839680
Well worst case scenario I replace the master cylinder and there is air in the system after so I take it to the shop and have them flush it?

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>>17839701
>I take it to the shop and have them flush it?

Lawl. NO.

You don't seem to understand, when there's air in the system you have no brakes.

>>17839715
you're such a sad little man

Indian scout vs triumph america lt?

>>17839751
Alright then let the poster install his master cylinder and then try to make it to the shop without wrecking, I'm sure the police will gladly accept his excuse 'someone on 4chan told me it would be ok.'

>>17839680
Jack's are necessary, I'll give you that. However the rest is a negative. Bleeding the system requires one thing and one thing only, anon. It's very simple, but since you're incapable of grasping the concept, let me spell it out for you
>G
>R
>A
>V
>I
>T
>Y

>>17830621
6-in-1 they're all about the same desu
i've had some god awful luck with buying batteries from napa, but the non-battery parts have been solid

How much power could I make off a Fiero v6 with e85 and a turbo/super?

So, for reasons I don't fully understand, my jeep will occasionally grind if I try to put it in reverse. I know reverse isn't synchronized but no amount of double clutching or fiddling with the gearstick will stop this. Sometimes if I put it in 3rd or 5th then very quickly slap it in reverse before the gears start spinning it will go in smooth. Other times it just slides right in. Sometimes it won't want to go in first, either, but other times it's buttery smooth.
Very rarely (as in it happened twice then never again) it didn't wanna let go of a gear. It's almost like the clutch isn't engaging/disengaging properly. If I use excessive force on the pedal/clutch kick this doesn't happen. The clutch doesn't slip or shudder and the tranny shifts smooth while driving otherwise.

>>17839329
Their head design? You mean the technology that's been banned in F1 for 30 years. It's nothing new.

>>17839459
>They're seen a cheaper alternative than buying a full race suspension setup
Objectively wrong.

>only major downside is they have to be rebuilt sooner
Objectively wrong

Everything else is correct though.

>>17839892
A fully adjustable proper traditional Race setup for my car would have been 3grand plus Vs the 1 grand I paid for BC's

Recommended rebuild is a 10k although you can get to 20k but you risk of blowing them doing that.

An average car's suspension will last much longer.

>>17839863
The only real way to avoid this is by clutching in putting it in another gear then into reverse, this typically will line up the dogs to where they'll mesh.

And having not go in occasionally is normal however not letting go of the gear maybe a sign that you need to check your master/slave and lines for leaks.

so I just tried to do my first real skid around a bend tonight. I stuck it in 2nd and gave it the beans, however I didn't really get sideways and I wasn't really going anywhere. it was just VREEEEEE. what gives?

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This is an impreza, right? Ad just says "subaru," wasn't sure if I might be looking at a legacy or whatever

>>17839970
what car?

>>17839973
yes that's an impreza

>>17839997
>what car?
tarbo NA miata

>>17839999
lsd or no quad boy? If its open then there's your problem.

>>17839970
Could be that your clutch slipped. Check clutch fluid, then refer to >>17840021

two questions
>why are there so many aussies on this board
and
>whats the point of having a non-turbo, automatic version of a twin turbo manual sports car like the 300zx the anon up itt posted

>>17840100
>why does the drivetrain make a difference? It's still basically the same car, right?
t. people who buy n/a sport coupes and v6 muscle cars

captcha: select images with a bus

>>17840164
so its basically designed for retards that think they're getting the full package?
ok

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How hard would it be to fix the damage on this corner?
>The car is very cheap, but has a few problems
>Leaking PS line
>Passenger side window switch is toast
I can fix those easy enough, but I want to know how hard/expensive it'll be to fix this to where I can at least put in new light covers. Doesn't have to be perfect.

How do I tell if my car's computer will allow me to left foot break?

>be driving
>full throttle
>left foot break
>doesn't sound like engine is working harder
>sounds like it's getting quieter

>try not full throttle
>left foot break
>full throttle while left foot breaking
>doesn't change very much

I can't tell if I was just driving too slow to have any noticeable difference, my computer just goes into autism mode because I'm using the throttle and break simultaneously, or I just fucking suck at driving.

>>17827769
I saw LOL ITA at my job the other day

>>17830474
Y tho

There are a ton of Jettas in the area with broken timing belts for cheap. I'd get one but I smell a trap. The belt doesn't seem too bad to replace, but I'm wary there'll be other issues. Does anyone have experience with this or know what other issues there would be?

>>17840961
rule of thumb for FWD east west engined cars:

busted timing belt=busted head=busted head=might aswell replace the whole engine.

I know nothing about cars however the internet seems pretty unanimous about early 2000's passats and jettas sucking. Are the later years any better? pretty much everything is pointing towards get a honda or toyota instead

please someone with a credible vin check service run this vin..

JNKCV64E18M100859

its an emergency. im going to look at the car today and im paranoid af.

>>17825798
Is a piston ring gap of 0,2mm acceptable for a 41mm bore?

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>mfw lost my fucking title

How much of a pain in the ass is it to get a new title? I'm about to head over to the DMV, thing is I got my title in another state, will this complicate things or will I be able to get a title from my current state's DMV? What will I need to bring with me? Any help would be appreciated

>>17841245
the internet isn't wrong

>>17841378
>can't be assed to spend $30
buy the carfox u cheapskate

>>17841636
>he thinks another state will just give him a new title
>what do i need to take?
um lets see A TITLE
if you live in a rednecky kind of place maybe they will allow bill of sale but i doubt you have that either
>all these idiots asking DMV questions
>can't use fucking google to find their states website
>and never mention their state
congrats

>>17840355
hard unless you are king hammer taps
>that crinkle isn't coming out, looks like bondo time

>>17841749
Going from Oregon to CA, am I gonna have to get in touch with Oregon to get a new title?

>>17841636
It's gonna be a pain in the ass. Go to your current DMV and they will set you in the right direction.

>>17841778
uh, ya
have fun trying to smog it, you need a current test less than 30 days old as well to register
let me hand type that address in for you
http://dmv.ca.gov

>>17841749
its $40 actually which is too much. they could make a lot of money if they did 1 time reports for 14.99. i just figured some car guy on here has a yearly subscription or somthing and would do a lad a favor. the free vin checks are like reading the back cover of a book. i want to see the details.

I haven't owned a turbo vehicle and I have a few queries.
>Do turbo engines have a regular air intake or is all the air sucked in through the compressor?
I seem to recall that the turbo is in addition to the regular intake but the more I think about it the less necessary this seems.
>Where is the air filter in a turbo engine?
Occasionally you'll see a turbo with a pod filter attached but usually the compressor is just sitting there. Is there a filter after the intercooler?
>What happens if the turbo sucks in water?
Nearly all off-road vehicles today are turbo diesel and usually have a snorkel for the air intake fitted to allow deeper water crossings. If the turbo is still in the same position won't the turbo just suck in water and ruin the engine?

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My car is misfiring like a motherfucker and totally bogged down. I can barely drive it around the neighborhood. It's got brand new plugs and wires so it's not them. What order should I check things in? Should I go through the fuel system first or the ignition system first? It's carbureted btw

>>17842313
Turbo a shit desu

>>17842672
help pls /o/

>>17842672
Ignition coil, Distributor (timing if its adjustable) Then fuel system.

I can hear my differential whining at low speeds, say cruising around in a parking lot. Is it kill?

>>17844098
Crack the back cover open, Check the fluid color and if there are any shavings or damage to the carrier.

>>17844131
Fuuuck there probably is. Long story, but I recently refilled it because it was leaking, and the gear oil that came out was awfully dark. How long do you think it's got before it kaplows on me? It's not leaking anymore and has new oil in it.

>>17844141
>How long do you think it's got before it kaplows on me?


Honestly there's now way of telling, without taking the cover, I've had spider gears explode out of the blue with no warning.

The only other way to see if anythings wrong is feel how hot the diff is after a good drive. If it feels like its about or close to burning your hand its probably fucked.

>>17844152
Well if I'm lucky I only fucked up the clutch packs (ford 8.8) and maybe this'll give me an excuse to rebuild and throw 4.10s in the back end, or get a new car, who knows.

>>17844161
Incidentally, I had a 8.8 and had to rebuild it after said spider gears when awol.

I threw a new ring, pinion and carrier in and good to go. I think it came out to about 700 for tools and everything.

Is getting a super cab necessary for trucks?

I feel there is little room for groceries with no space behind seat. And shit will slide around in the back

>>17844256
unless you tie it down you homo

>>17844256
No necessary but it increases the practicality of the truck. I can't fit anyone in the back of reasonable size but grocery shopping is alot easier.

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>>17825798
Answer me this /o/ what is a car?

>>17844341
a cuck cage

>>17825798
>move to city with lots of street parking
>intersection with no traffic control
>can hardly see shit in either direction but no real room to poke my head out without getting clipped
>almost t-boned by a fucking hellcat but saved by flooring it out of the way
I've been driving for 3 years but on very different roads. Am I just retarded? How do you guys deal with these sort of situations besides luck and good reaction time?

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If I buy a Miata should I put a roll cage on it?
If I put a roll cage on should I get a 3 point harness instead of the stock belts?
This is for street driving, not track.

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What car is this? (the red one)

>>17844624
looks british-sunbeam tiger?

Can you use REC90 in a car does it have shit that will fuck up your cat? I want to have a 55 gallon drum next time

Finally making real money, got some changed stowed away and can think about a car under 30k but over 20k. Lan Evo X, what's the word on the dct vs the 5 speed? I'm not necessarily looking for a racing rally monster but I am interested for the speed. Dct seems convenient if I'm going fast but I'd feel like I'm missing out without the 5 speed.

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I probably have a bench warrant, would going to the dmv to get my out of state license transfered to an in state license cause any issues? My town has cops at most dmv locations, im not trying to get arrested on the spot for trying to update my license. The warant isnt an out of state one, its for the state im in and trying to get a new license for

>>17825798
Asides from looking like a nigger, and plasic interior, anything bad about the 300?
Reliability issues?
Anything notably bad?

What years and models should I be looking at for a used bimmer that's nice and reliable for under 20k? Preferably under 15k if possible.
There's this 2010 528i I was kind of eyeing for 12.5k that looked pretty nice

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-2010-BMW-5-Series-c21678#listing=180893389

Why is car shopping so fucken hard. 20K AUD budget what would YOU get as an impractical weekend car

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found this under the spare tire compartment
mines a 92p1
what is this and whats it for

Does anybody have Volkswagen Golf 6 Plus?
Any thoughts/experiences?

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>>17832214
head gasket.

Any /g/tards here?
How bad is built-in GPS navigation privacy related?

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>>17825798
Does anyone know this brand of paint ?
Btw, I'm in France, what base coat do you recommend ?

>>17825798
Are the hurricanes causing insurance rates to go up?

>>17846170
bretty bad

>>17846213
And what brand of primer do you recommend ?

>>17846219
Can I shut it down? Because I'm oy veying pretty badly.

>>17825798
I need a new used car and I'm currently narrowing my decision between a honda civic vs a ford focus

both seem pretty comparable in terms of mpg and a bunch of other crap, but what's most important to me is:

who's going to need more replacement parts before 150K miles?
which one is more likely to devolve into a vibrating mess sooner?
who has better turn radius?
also I'm considering a hatchback but I don't know if that will actually improve my situation with a car
>like to cart around kayak or bike sometimes, have kayak sticking out of trunk because I hate putting it on top, don't know if hatchback will allow me to shove it in deeper

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>Replace old wiper blades with new Bosch ones
>Simultaneously apply Rain X to windshield
>Wipers now judder like there is way too much friction
>Threw the old wipers away so I cant test to see if it's the blades

How to remove Rain X?

>>17846412
lets assume the head unit (thats what they call it) is made by a company who's name rhymes with "Hardon Karma"

if you can connect to the head unit either via serial connection (115200 bps) or over ethernet (ip 192.168.1.1)

you just log in with root, and you can probably guess the password if there even is one

once in, kill anything that looks like a NAV app

this isn't a permanent solution, I don't have one at the moment. Each time you restart things will be back to normal, but maybe you can figure out more from there (hint there's a startup script)

>>17846606
or much easier is just remove the gps antenna

Anyone ever get slight regret on modifying their suspension? I love my super stiff suspension when I'm really laying into the throttle and taking turns to have fun, but on my daily commute it's miles away from comfortable.

>>17846623
>Not having separate comfy and race cars

What's a trustworthy site to buy wheels/rims from?

>>17846733
I have my DD and a project that I can tinker with on weekends. I don't have the luxury of having multiple good cars.

>>17846743

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