Topic: What did you do to your car today?

[Triple Bob]

I find my 2-stoke stuff, even with stabilizer, tends to put up a fit after sitting for 6 months. Once it's going in the spring though it's fine for the rest of the season.

I'll keep using stabilizer, the $12 I spend a year on the 1L bottle isn't hurting me, and I've never had a problem with any of my stuff starting up after long sleeps. The Camaro, for example, had gas from 2016 when I put it back on the road this summer....I could smell the gas was a little off, but the stabilizer kept it good enough that I burn it through rather than pumping it out. Even modern stuff like the Sonoma....I only burnt half a tank in it this season, so when I stored it last weekend I topped it up with no-ethanol 91 and put some more stabilizer in it.

I've found synthetic 2 stroke oil seems to mitigate those issues.

Maybe, I've been operating from the the same two open quarts of generic 2-stoke oil for years 

The stuff I use the recommended ratio is 100:1 regardless of what the original ratio was for the tool.

Seems to work as I haven't seized anything. No clogging, very very little smoke and smell.

What is this magical oil you are speaking of?

Amsoil Sabre.

Ah, never heard of it, see its listed under power equipment and not power sports.

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6iijz3 

[EV Dan]

I find my 2-stoke stuff, even with stabilizer, tends to put up a fit after sitting for 6 months. Once it's going in the spring though it's fine for the rest of the season.

I'll keep using stabilizer, the $12 I spend a year on the 1L bottle isn't hurting me, and I've never had a problem with any of my stuff starting up after long sleeps. The Camaro, for example, had gas from 2016 when I put it back on the road this summer....I could smell the gas was a little off, but the stabilizer kept it good enough that I burn it through rather than pumping it out. Even modern stuff like the Sonoma....I only burnt half a tank in it this season, so when I stored it last weekend I topped it up with no-ethanol 91 and put some more stabilizer in it.

I've found synthetic 2 stroke oil seems to mitigate those issues.

Maybe, I've been operating from the the same two open quarts of generic 2-stoke oil for years 

The stuff I use the recommended ratio is 100:1 regardless of what the original ratio was for the tool.

Seems to work as I haven't seized anything. No clogging, very very little smoke and smell.

What is this magical oil you are speaking of?

Amsoil Sabre.

Ah, never heard of it, see its listed under power equipment and not power sports.

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6iijz3 

LOL. Must be Ron's special blend 

[KD]

Got both vehicles washed and detailed last week while I was on my forced sabbatical.  Also painted the laundy room, including  washer/dryer, and fixed all the little things around the house I've been putting off for a while. 

[tortoise]

Damn, you should get quarantined more often!

[KD]

Damn, you should get quarantined more often!

Probably got most of it done in the two days waiting for my results. 

[Dante]

LED interior lighting conversion done on BMW - happy with the result and again no broken trim in the process (need to remove the whole dome light assembly to get the bulbs out safely).
Floor liners arrived as well and in the car.
Interior refreshment almost done but did more shopping in the meantime so one more item on order - new and nicer handbrake handle coming from Latvia in the next couple of weeks.



Hopefully will get around soon to do a proper S&S for the car.

[Great_Big_Abyss]

I ordered a rubber trunk liner for the hatch floor.  I went with the Mazda option from my local dealer.  It was reasonably priced at $135, which is about what a similar option from Weathertech would cost. 

I Put the dogs in the back hatch area, and they're starting to get the carpet back there really mucky.  It will only get worse as winter comes along. 

[Dante]

Just curious, did anyone here do a steering wheel wrap (stitched) specifically on a heated steering wheel?

[Firm]

Just curious, did anyone here do a steering wheel wrap (stitched) specifically on a heated steering wheel?

I've done them on non-heated wheels; an MGB and the 85 Corvette. Great way to rejuvenate an old wheel for low $, but it is time consuming....Probably 2-3 hours to stitch the whole thing neatly.
I imagine installing on a heated wheel will rendering the heating function much less effective. 

[Dante]

Just curious, did anyone here do a steering wheel wrap (stitched) specifically on a heated steering wheel?

I've done them on non-heated wheels; an MGB and the 85 Corvette. Great way to rejuvenate an old wheel for low $, but it is time consuming....Probably 2-3 hours to stitch the whole thing neatly.
I imagine installing on a heated wheel will rendering the heating function much less effective.

Thanks for the feedback Firm. I wouldn't adventure to do the stitching myself but have it done professionally. But nevertheless, I think too it would impact the efficiency of the heater so need to balance cosmetics versus functionality. Probably just refinish existing would be the way to go especially it's not bad at all - just normal wear. Cheaper too I guess.

[Triple Bob]

Just curious, did anyone here do a steering wheel wrap (stitched) specifically on a heated steering wheel?

I've done them on non-heated wheels; an MGB and the 85 Corvette. Great way to rejuvenate an old wheel for low $, but it is time consuming....Probably 2-3 hours to stitch the whole thing neatly.
I imagine installing on a heated wheel will rendering the heating function much less effective.

Thanks for the feedback Firm. I wouldn't adventure to do the stitching myself but have it done professionally. But nevertheless, I think too it would impact the efficiency of the heater so need to balance cosmetics versus functionality. Probably just refinish existing would be the way to go especially it's not bad at all - just normal wear. Cheaper too I guess.

I don't think it would impact it that much. I've always had wheel/seat heaters that go higher than comfortable anyway. Just turn it up a notch.

[Blueprint]

Not sure how it happened, but my wife noticed the outer right taillight housing on the Odyssey is cracked. No impact tell-tale, but a big star nevertheless.

Browsing around, new oem assembly at a Toronto Honda dealer that sells parts online is 230$.

wrench monkey has the TYC jobber part for 146 CDN

rockauto, of course, has the very same TYC part for 50 CDN. Even with shipping and customs this should come in cheaper? I will first phone the dealer to see the local new part price, and see if I can find a used one. Two on marketplace are in Oshawa for 50$. If rockauto I'll check if I need anything else before ordering.

[KD]

Not sure how it happened, but my wife noticed the outer right taillight housing on the Odyssey is cracked. No impact tell-tale, but a big star nevertheless.

Browsing around, new oem assembly at a Toronto Honda dealer that sells parts online is 230$.

wrench monkey has the TYC jobber part for 146 CDN

rockauto, of course, has the very same TYC part for 50 CDN. Even with shipping and customs this should come in cheaper? I will first phone the dealer to see the local new part price, and see if I can find a used one. Two on marketplace are in Oshawa for 50$. If rockauto I'll check if I need anything else before ordering.

I ordered my brake parts from them last month and wasn't impressed with their service at all.  The pads i ordered were not in stock so they suggested another as a substitute and I agreed.  They first charged my credit card for the original part which was just under $60 more expensive than the substitute.  Took dozens of emails and at least as many phone calls before they finally credited my Visa.  They never responded to any of my inquiries and the phone calls all went to vm.  About 2 weeks later i get an email saying the credit was applied and a vague apology for taking so long.  Not sure what the issue was (CERB?) but didn't give me much confidence and I'll never deal with them again.  Figured I'd give them a tray cuz Canadian but not again. 

YMMV.

[Blueprint]

Not sure how it happened, but my wife noticed the outer right taillight housing on the Odyssey is cracked. No impact tell-tale, but a big star nevertheless.

Browsing around, new oem assembly at a Toronto Honda dealer that sells parts online is 230$.

wrench monkey has the TYC jobber part for 146 CDN

rockauto, of course, has the very same TYC part for 50 CDN. Even with shipping and customs this should come in cheaper? I will first phone the dealer to see the local new part price, and see if I can find a used one. Two on marketplace are in Oshawa for 50$. If rockauto I'll check if I need anything else before ordering.

I ordered my brake parts from them last month and wasn't impressed with their service at all.  The pads i ordered were not in stock so they suggested another as a substitute and I agreed.  They first charged my credit card for the original part which was just under $60 more expensive than the substitute.  Took dozens of emails and at least as many phone calls before they finally credited my Visa.  They never responded to any of my inquiries and the phone calls all went to vm.  About 2 weeks later i get an email saying the credit was applied and a vague apology for taking so long.  Not sure what the issue was (CERB?) but didn't give me much confidence and I'll never deal with them again.  Figured I'd give them a tray cuz Canadian but not again. 

YMMV.

Thanks for the advice! I'll check the Ody when the wife gets home to make sure nothing else needs to be swapped before ordering. No used parts pop up locally on search engines. New oem part at dealer is 240$ 

Edit: rockauto is 81 CDN with shipping, and the part is from the oem supplier!

[JG20]

Winter prepped the STI. Used Gyeon wet coat after the wash, including the rims. Awesome stuff with how easy to apply. Let's see how long the protection lasts.

[PJungnitsch]

Looks great at the moment, that's for sure

[Hannibalsmith]

Winter prepped the STI. Used Gyeon wet coat after the wash, including the rims. Awesome stuff with how easy to apply. Let's see how long the protection lasts.

Such a nice colour...

[Gurgie]

Winter prepped the STI. Used Gyeon wet coat after the wash, including the rims. Awesome stuff with how easy to apply. Let's see how long the protection lasts.

Such a nice colour...

 

[JG20]

Thanks gents! 

PJ, yeah it all goes downhill once they start salting the roads 

[Triple Bob]

Nice. The Hikari is my fave colour.