Author Topic: What did you do to your car today? (Read 3014786 times)

blur911 · « **Reply #5660 on:** May 25, 2016, 11:02:52 pm »

Just because I got the Subaru running again the Silverado decided it needed some attention. Jealous or something.

Anyhow, a wheel bearing decided to make nasty noises. Not much warning that it's going on these trucks.

Pounding and pushing out these hubs is a bit of a PITA.

Rusty old truck, yeah

Triple Bob · « **Reply #5661 on:** May 26, 2016, 10:28:46 am »

Do you work for a living..?

blur911 · « **Reply #5662 on:** May 26, 2016, 03:22:26 pm »

Quote from: Triple Bob on May 26, 2016, 10:28:46 am

Do you work for a living..?

Who? Me? What?

Still trying to get the Subaru on the road, got the steering rack splines off by one tooth, now it de-activates the VDC and ABS after a short drive.
The fuel gauge is intermittent which unfortunately can throw a check engine light.

Hammy · « **Reply #5663 on:** May 28, 2016, 06:57:32 pm »

Waxed the wheels on the golf R, this thing produces front brake dust something fierce!

quadzilla · « **Reply #5664 on:** May 28, 2016, 07:03:43 pm »

Quote from: Hammy on May 28, 2016, 06:57:32 pm

Waxed the wheels on the golf R, this thing produces front brake dust something fierce!

Stop using the brakes then.

mlin32 · « **Reply #5665 on:** May 28, 2016, 10:33:09 pm »

Drove up to Beech Mtn, @1670m which meant shoving my way thru tourists and flatland drivers. I don't think I've used the kickdown so frequently as I did today overtaking on 2-lane roads. The last overtake was a screamer: I passed 4 vehicles on a 600m straightaway, necessitating a hard 3rd gear pull from 80-150 km/h. Kept my eyes peeled on the horizon, if an opposing car came around the curve.....

So yes, the 3er got a serious workout today.

Firm · « **Reply #5666 on:** May 28, 2016, 10:51:36 pm »

Spent the entire day "scraping the tar" (to quote Fob) out of the `Slade. Only about half way done too, more space means more filth I guess.....

tpl · « **Reply #5667 on:** May 29, 2016, 05:52:16 am »

Quote from: Hammy on May 28, 2016, 06:57:32 pm

Waxed the wheels on the golf R, this thing produces front brake dust something fierce!

Probably NA spec pads.

blur911 · « **Reply #5668 on:** May 29, 2016, 08:46:02 am »

Just charged up the AC in the Subaru, now it's blowing cool air again.

mlin32 · « **Reply #5669 on:** May 29, 2016, 11:37:59 am »

Attempted to apply anti-squeal compound to the front brakes on the 3er to stop the loud squealing. I couldn't get the calipers off, so did what I could applying a bit to the crevices I could reach on the backing of the pad where it contacts the caliper anchor. It's only little bit better; ideally I'd take the caliper and pad assembly off and apply it to the entire backing.

The irony is that the calipers are supplied by my company, and I work at a brake caliper plant.

safristi · « **Reply #5670 on:** May 29, 2016, 11:46:33 am »

U Squeal so yer either a whistle blower OR a Deliverance kayaker...

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Firm · « **Reply #5671 on:** May 29, 2016, 08:29:30 pm »

Quote from: blur911 on May 29, 2016, 08:46:02 am

Just charged up the AC in the Subaru, now it's blowing cool air again.

Topped up the T/A this weekend too. Compressor has a small leak, but to my surprise held enough charge through the winter to actually work decently this spring. I have a good compressor to swap in, but since this one is still chugging along I figured I'd fill it and see if it lasts the season. For the record, I am filling with RedTek, which is safe for the environment

Gurgie · « **Reply #5672 on:** May 30, 2016, 06:38:22 pm »

Washed it, FINALLY!

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KD · « **Reply #5673 on:** May 30, 2016, 09:48:57 pm »

Quote from: Gurgie on May 30, 2016, 06:38:22 pm

Washed it, FINALLY!

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I just finished my first detail of the year on the s2000. My Poorboys order came in the mail today so i had to get right at it.

First time i ever used the stuff and it works great! The order included rag top protectant that i'll apply tomorrow.

tenpenny · « **Reply #5674 on:** May 31, 2016, 08:39:44 am »

A couple of times in the last month, I noticed a really hot brake smell from one wheel of the Explorer. Took it to my local garage the other day, they said everything was fine, wear was all even, brake temps were all fine. Had an `uncompleted recall`notice (for a door handle, apparently), so I needed to take it to the dealer. While I was there, had them check out the brakes. Of course, the rear driver side was seized. `Seized pretty good`, was the mechanic`s description.

So I did two things: got the new caliper, and deleted my local garage from my `contacts`directory.

Twenty years ago, I would have changed the caliper myself. Now, I have less time for stuff I can pay someone else to do easily.

tooscoops · « **Reply #5675 on:** June 01, 2016, 11:45:50 am »

that would be the assumption (a seized caliper), but if it wasn't acting up when you brought it in, they probably thought they were saving you money... just saying don't throw out that number yet!

so i "bought" a new jeep yesterday... ordered one anyway. all subject to me selling mine when it arrives, so we'll see. be a shame to give up my colour, but i get to start over the clock and after the math works out, i basically paid under a couple grand for my jeep over the last 16 months.

OliverD · « **Reply #5676 on:** June 01, 2016, 11:53:20 am »

What color did you go with?

tooscoops · « **Reply #5677 on:** June 01, 2016, 12:29:06 pm »

couldn't get tank... hyper green wasn't possible... wife put a veto on mojave sand... sister drives a hydro blue... i don't like the basic "usual's"... so that left me with Rhino. i look at it as a darker, bluer version of what i have now.

OliverD · « **Reply #5678 on:** June 01, 2016, 02:25:10 pm »

Rhino isn't bad. I saw hyper green for the first time this week, it looks great.

rrocket · « **Reply #5679 on:** June 02, 2016, 03:10:01 pm »

I was back in Ohio at AP again, this time to swap out the air ride on my LS to traditional shocks. There's always something interesting going on. The TT Lambo was back, this time to have the clutch replaced. There was actually nothing wrong with the clutch, the owner just didn't like how it "felt' when it shifted. Tranny is a DSG. Apparently, this is the 4-5 time they've installed a different model clutch (at ~$5k a pop) trying to please said customer. The problem is, the car makes 700HP but the car "thinks" it still stock. So issues. They did have an ECU programmer specific to the Lambo...and it costs $500 a day to rent!

One of the owner's of the shop had his supercharged Viper there. He called it a "death trap"

750RWHP. Says it's almost "undriveable" in certain situations. While on the topic of "death traps", he said their shop turbo FR-S with 450-500HP was also very, very scary. But he did say with 300-330HP, the FR-S is about the most fun you can have and that's how he likes them!

Anyways...I took a brief, bad video of the Viper idling. It does it no justice. What it sounds like at idle is an offshore boat with twin 502s idling. Just a soul-shaking rumble..very deep. I've including a pic and you can barely see the supercharger..but it's huge..about the size of a soccer ball.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTZW1H6ACUE