|
I expect it will take years and en up at the Supreme Court with a ruling that States can’t tax other state residents that are not physically located in the state but it I not retroactive.
|
#
?
Sep 6, 2020 02:08
|
|
|
|
| # ? Apr 18, 2024 06:00 |
|
|
I ordered all the parts to do a full service on the mx5 and started to do it all yesterday. I get to the water pump, pull it out of the box and am greeted with a completely different water pump than the one on the car. Luckily the current water pump is perfectly fine but y'know, I've taken everything to bits so it's an easy swap at that point so I don't have to do it later. Dickheads. Notice the timing was off on the crankshaft by a notch too, be interesting to see what difference it makes when I bolt it back together shortly.
|
|
#
?
Sep 6, 2020 10:45
|
|
|
Trail-spec hole patching on the Blazer. This is the hole that failed safety inspection so I am doing it first. The other side has a patch that isn’t quite a hole yet. I’ll do that one when time allows since I work 7 days a week pretty much every week. I happened to get out of work early today and after a fitful nap I decided to give this a shot. It’s my first time trying anything like this, and after it’s all patched, the whole bottom of the truck will get covered in bed liner for scrape protection off-road. I’ll have a few hundred $ in materials and a few hours’ time invested. Beats the $1200 body shop quote i got just for these two rocker panels.      
|
|
#
?
Sep 7, 2020 00:26
|
|
|
Did you weld that in or glue it on?
|
|
#
?
Sep 7, 2020 00:54
|
|
|
StormDrain posted:Did you weld that in or glue it on? 3M panel adhesive. I wish I knew how to weld but this will have to do, and for a light off-roader I think it will suffice. Just can’t have a HOLE flapping in the breeze. I wasn’t going for pretty, just functional. Imperador do Brasil fucked around with this message at 01:01 on Sep 7, 2020 |
|
#
?
Sep 7, 2020 00:59
|
|
|
Not gonna lie, I've definitely used aluminum foil HVAC tape and close matched spray paint to get through inspection before. I was lucky and the color of my Jeep was very close to krylon bright red. So I just cleaned it well, taped it, burnished the tape down with my thumbnail along the edges and shot some paint on it, they never even noticed 
|
|
#
?
Sep 7, 2020 02:06
|
|
|
Nice. That'll work I'm sure. Other than the obvious rust hole it seemed like nice clean metal outside. I'm obviously past that point in my project but I didn't hate it! That would be a good patch to learn on.
|
|
#
?
Sep 7, 2020 02:08
|
|
|
StormDrain posted:Nice. That'll work I'm sure. Other than the obvious rust hole it seemed like nice clean metal outside. I'm obviously past that point in my project but I didn't hate it! That would be a good patch to learn on. That's a perfect place to learn. And super easy because you can use a joggler and just plug weld it. https://www.amazon.com/Setter-Joggler-Panel-Flanging-Repair/dp/B01M0QSG33 That is seriously my favorite body repair tool. I had no idea those things existed until I started watching Project Binky.
|
|
#
?
Sep 7, 2020 02:25
|
|
|
Motronic posted:That's a perfect place to learn. And super easy because you can use a joggler and just plug weld it. Harbor Freight pneumatic flange was my go to for one of the patches. Just "PUCK-SHHHT" again and again, and didn't use much air either. Also very satisfying to punch holes in the sheet metal. Tip for anyone buying one, oil it before every use, and wrap it in a paper towel if a little oil splatter is a problem.
|
|
#
?
Sep 7, 2020 02:36
|
|
|
Update: took the magnets and clamps off after 12 hours and everything seems copacetic 
|
|
#
?
Sep 7, 2020 11:57
|
|
|
Motronic posted:That's a perfect place to learn. And super easy because you can use a joggler and just plug weld it. Well poo poo, I'm going to have to buy one of those after watching what it does and how much easier it would make properly welding in panels.
|
|
#
?
Sep 7, 2020 12:51
|
|
|
Got the engine back together and in the car, 
|
|
#
?
Sep 7, 2020 15:07
|
|
|
Wow, that is some transformation
|
|
#
?
Sep 8, 2020 00:04
|
|
|
Olympic Mathlete posted:Well poo poo, I'm going to have to buy one of those after watching what it does and how much easier it would make properly welding in panels. They are pretty awesome but really hard on your hands. My arm aches after joggling one patch  They have a hole punch on the reverse side which is really useful too for doing plug welds
|
|
#
?
Sep 8, 2020 00:21
|
|
|
Replaced a couple of odds and ends on the LS430, starting with the barely-working exterior mirror controls. The junkyard-picked replacement worked perfectly. Ditto for the steering wheel tilt motor. The old one didn't work at all.  Getting this fucker back in the steering column took a little patience since the shaft kept going off-center, causing the shaft to hang up on its own threads. I'm just glad I didn't try to just send it and end up stripping the threads altogether. All that's left on the interior front is to replace the broken cupholder and do something about the tired subwoofer in the back. Meanwhile, still looking for a set of red/clear LED tail lights that don't cost $700 + $200 shipping and handling from the Land of Anime™. Even the cheap used/junk ones on Crooooober cost an arm and a leg in shipping costs. All of the cheaper and more local options are either sold out or have terrible-looking smoked lenses. Grakkus posted:Got the engine back together and in the car, Nice. Gotta put "driving a Citroen, preferrably a DS or CX" on my automotive bucket list. 90s Solo Cup fucked around with this message at 06:51 on Sep 8, 2020 |
|
#
?
Sep 8, 2020 06:49
|
|
|
Saw a DS IRL yesterday. Even more glorious than pictures and videos make them out to be.
|
|
#
?
Sep 8, 2020 07:23
|
|
|
kastein posted:Not gonna lie, I've definitely used aluminum foil HVAC tape and close matched spray paint to get through inspection before. I was lucky and the color of my Jeep was very close to krylon bright red. So I just cleaned it well, taped it, burnished the tape down with my thumbnail along the edges and shot some paint on it, they never even noticed Gaff tape and black spray paint got the Toyota rocker panel through inspection last year, now the whole chunk fell out with a piece of floor. That means I'll have to use something a bit more substantial this year, like gluing in a stop sign.
|
|
#
?
Sep 8, 2020 11:07
|
|
|
chrisgt posted:Gaff tape and black spray paint got the Toyota rocker panel through inspection last year, now the whole chunk fell out with a piece of floor. That means I'll have to use something a bit more substantial this year, like gluing in a stop sign. I'd figure a cheap welder and some sheet metal would do the trick. Glad to live in a region where patina-generating surface rust is the only rust to deal with.
|
|
#
?
Sep 8, 2020 14:41
|
|
|
Doing rusty sheet metal with a cheap flux core welder is a complete whore. Gluing is probably a better option
|
|
#
?
Sep 8, 2020 15:44
|
|
|
Bed liner on the bottom of the Blazer. I did one whole can (32 oz) per side. There’s one spot where it randomly came out super gloppy but it’s on a fender so worst case I can pull it off and reapply just to that fender. But it’s a trail rig so meh. You can see the spot on the rear fender in this view.     
Imperador do Brasil fucked around with this message at 23:52 on Sep 9, 2020 |
|
#
?
Sep 9, 2020 22:29
|
|
|
chrisgt posted:Doing rusty sheet metal with a cheap flux core welder is a complete whore. Gluing is probably a better option Can confirm that sheet metal welding in general with flux core is a bitch. See my thread regarding my RX-7. Getting an actual MIG that I could put 0.025" wire in with gas was a definite step up.
|
|
#
?
Sep 9, 2020 23:57
|
|
|
Imperador do Brasil posted:Bed liner on the bottom of the Blazer. I did one whole can (32 oz) per side. There’s one spot where it randomly came out super gloppy but it’s on a fender so worst case I can pull it off and reapply just to that fender. But it’s a trail rig so meh. You can see the spot on the rear fender in this view. Man, I haven't seen a 2 door GMT400 in ages. Wouldn't mind having one. Nice job on the repair.
|
|
#
?
Sep 10, 2020 07:03
|
|
|
Not today, but last weekend. I drove up to MA from Annapolis to visit the boyfriend (who has a '14 ST) and we did a lot of car stuff. Friday was installation day - Massive adjustable front sway bar end links and Ronin solid shifter bushings. The bushings feel amazing, it's like going from a regular to a mechanical keyboard. It's so much more tactile.    Then Saturday we went for a hell of a drive. Out to the Kancamagus Highway in New Hampshire, then through the White Mountain National Forest. Took about 2 hours to get to where it started, 2.5ish to drive the route, then another 2 hours home. Put around 350 miles on the girl that day but it was an awesome drive, she handled perfectly. I could not have asked for a better birthday weekend.       
|
|
#
?
Sep 13, 2020 20:15
|
|
|
Added a sub to my BRZ today: I had tried a spare tire one before but it was too tall so I returned it. After a few months I found out Cerwin Vega started making a shallow version (this is 4.7" tall, most others I've found are 5.7") so I ordered it. Its not a perfect fit, most because that wing nut in the center sticks up above the sub. Is there a fastener type like a wing nut that is more flatter and can be tightened by hand so I can remove it in case I need to get the spare out?
|
|
#
?
Sep 13, 2020 23:18
|
|
|
DrChu posted:Added a sub to my BRZ today: "wood coaster with a hole in the center and a nut glued in it"
|
|
#
?
Sep 13, 2020 23:22
|
|
|
Made the tough decision to sell my e30 that's been sitting around unloved. Took it out for a wash and some photos today.   Already re-considering my decision.... it doesn't need THAT much work...
|
|
#
?
Sep 13, 2020 23:31
|
|
|
Wasabi the J posted:"wood coaster with a hole in the center and a nut glued in it" I have been considering getting a big metal washer and JB welding a nut to the center hole and then a couple around it for grip.
|
|
#
?
Sep 13, 2020 23:35
|
|
|
DrChu posted:I have been considering getting a big metal washer and JB welding a nut to the center hole and then a couple around it for grip. put a milk jug lid around the stack so you have something to grip on the edges, works better. Oh btw the name of the nut you need is a "thumb nut" or "finger nut" gently caress it was gonna kill me if i didn't figure it out. Wasabi the J fucked around with this message at 23:43 on Sep 13, 2020 |
|
#
?
Sep 13, 2020 23:37
|
|
|
DrChu posted:Added a sub to my BRZ today: How does it wire up?
|
|
#
?
Sep 13, 2020 23:38
|
|
|
Minto Took posted:How does it wire up? I have a Sony XAV-200 headunit so I used the sub-out from that along with the remote trigger. Power cable from battery and used a ground near the factory amp. It also has high-level inputs if you want to tap into speaker lines instead, and it can use that signal to turn on so you wouldn't have to run a remote trigger. Wasabi the J posted:put a milk jug lid around the stack so you have something to grip on the edges, works better.
|
|
#
?
Sep 13, 2020 23:58
|
|
|
DrChu posted:Added a sub to my BRZ today:
|
|
#
?
Sep 14, 2020 00:36
|
|
|
DrChu posted:Added a sub to my BRZ today: What you probably want are round thumb nuts. In particular the low profile variety. https://www.mcmaster.com/nuts/thumb-nuts/low-profile-thumb-nuts-7/ https://www.mcmaster.com/nuts/thumb-nuts/reinforced-plastic-knurled-head-thumb-nuts/ Note that I'm just using McMaster as a reference. Depending on the thread size, you may have decent luck find them at hardware stores especially US threads.
|
|
#
?
Sep 14, 2020 04:40
|
|
|
Night Danger Moose posted:Not today, but last weekend. I drove up to MA from Annapolis to visit the boyfriend (who has a '14 ST) and we did a lot of car stuff. Friday was installation day - Massive adjustable front sway bar end links and Ronin solid shifter bushings. The bushings feel amazing, it's like going from a regular to a mechanical keyboard. It's so much more tactile. The Kancamagus Highway is a fun one, I really want to take my biturbo out there and maybe up Washington this fall.
|
|
#
?
Sep 14, 2020 11:21
|
|
|
Had some leftover insulating gold tape, so I decided to wrap the hot-air intake on the Si hatch. I’ve been thinking about getting a true cold air setup but I’m not sure it’s worth it. Might just fab myself a heat shield. 
|
|
#
?
Sep 14, 2020 16:45
|
|
|
Yesterday I got a bolt to move that I 100% did not expect to move, the rear diff drain plug was a hair's breadth from stripping but it cracked loose at the last possible moment and prevented my floor jack from launching my ratchet into orbit. I finished up the job and did a celebratory beer shotgun. It was a good day.
|
|
#
?
Sep 14, 2020 19:56
|
|
|
Fifty Three posted:Yesterday I got a bolt to move that I 100% did not expect to move, the rear diff drain plug was a hair's breadth from stripping but it cracked loose at the last possible moment and prevented my floor jack from launching my ratchet into orbit. As someone who spent the last weekend loosening bolts that had no intention of coming loose, every important one did so I feel your contentment on this. It's so good.
|
|
#
?
Sep 14, 2020 21:30
|
|
|
Wasabi the J posted:"wood coaster with a hole in the center and a nut glued in it" Molded plastic version of that is how a number of cars do it, so, viable.  Fifty Three posted:Yesterday I got a bolt to move that I 100% did not expect to move, the rear diff drain plug was a hair's breadth from stripping but it cracked loose at the last possible moment and prevented my floor jack from launching my ratchet into orbit. Olympic Mathlete posted:As someone who spent the last weekend loosening bolts that had no intention of coming loose, every important one did so I feel your contentment on this. It's so good. A good vibe here.
|
|
#
?
Sep 15, 2020 19:29
|
|
|
So. Much. poo poo. Today. Personal: I'm off for 2 days. Got my flu shot, there's a 50/50 chance I'm gonna feel like poo poo for 2-3 days starting tomorrow. Car: The center taillamp stack is cracked; every time it rains, at least 1 or 2 bulbs in it shatters. Also wanted to get the USDM headlamp pigtails, so I could slam the original headlamps back in - car has JDM HID headlights, and I cut up the pigtails to wire up the HIDs. Amazing for lighting up the road and NOT being that dick putting HIDs into halogen housings, but they lack the amber reflector. I'm due for registration soon, which means safety/emissions check (that corner amber reflector is something they're supposed to check for.. 95% of people don't care so long as there's an amber bulb, it'd be my luck that I'd catch one of the 5%). Trip to the junkyard netted not only the pigtails I butchered for the HID headlights, but also the rear taillamp cluster (mine is cracked, it fills with water anytime it rains), AND a cargo cover that I can easily sell for 4-5x what I paid for it (thank you, LKQ, for putting that poor LL Bean in the far, far corner of the yard). $50 haul:  Original halogen housings back on the car. Terrible photo, but it shows the difference between the corners - JDM one doesn't have any amber.  Helped roommate change the oil on his Lexus. Never again. He got REAL pissy when I dropped it off of the jack and the car actually bounced slightly. Dude... the suspension takes more of a hit when you pull into the driveway every day. and you have dreams of turning your AWD RX into some kind of insane offroader. It's a goddamned Camry with a lift and a laughable AWD system. If you wanted a car-based offroader, you should have taken better care of your WReX and slammed a lift on it.
|
|
#
?
Sep 15, 2020 22:25
|
|
|
The '88 4Runner's rear glass motor has been making a godawful noise. I had forgotten one of the screw holes had broken off of the body so only two of the three screws were holding it in place, kind of. Looking up prices on used rear glass motors for 1st gen 4Runners, I struggled to find any that weren't $150-180. However....I noticed that newer 4Runner left door window motors could be had for $25. The bolt pattern looked the same, just the connector style was different. The new motor assembly:  The actual motor piece was shorter, but the screw holes matched right up. Swapped the original motor's plug on:  So good so far:  https://i.imgur.com/yAGervY.gifv Hell yeah! Success! It even operates more smoothly and a touch more quickly than the original.
|
|
#
?
Sep 16, 2020 01:32
|
|
|
|
| # ? Apr 18, 2024 06:00 |
|
|
I tossed new headlight bulbs into my Prius. It has the HID's which can be problematic and the ones in it were flickering pretty badly. It's a bit of a bitch. I got the passenger side done without doing anything crazy and I probably would have been able to do the drivers side without going hog wild if the retaining clip for the bulb hadn't loving popped out. It was worth the hassle though as the difference in light output is nuts and they also don't flicker. Next up I'm gonna polish the lenses.
|
|
#
?
Sep 17, 2020 03:41
|
|
