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[RevoltTrain]

On 3/17/2019 at 11:57 PM, AlwaysFSX said:

You should probably have all your vehicles working before you pick up another one

But none of mine get 50mpg highway

 

Would be the replacement for the Impala 

[Guest]

[RevoltTrain]

On 3/18/2019 at 3:14 AM, floofer said:

It’s really nice and all but I need my car to go up my driveway 

My wagon isn't low by any means, just lip low and was parked in tall grass in that photo if that's what you meant

[byalexandr]

Finally got my tax return!! Time to rebuild my engine. I got a deal on $200 block and head, matches my BP6D that is currently already in the car. Absolute steal at $200, normally VVT Miata engines go for about $1000.

 

First step in my 300hp turbo build! Starting where it matters most in the engine lol, I bought all these goodies with my tax return:

 

-Supertech 84mm Bore 11:1cr Pistons (Wiseco NPR XX Rings)

-Eagle H-Beam Rods

-ARP Head Studs

-ARP Main Studs

 

I haven't bought the bearings yet, as I'm going to have the machine shop tell me what bearing sizes I need. Also having the machine shop hot tank, deck, and do any necessary repairs or valve lash adjustment. As for the block: hot tank, deck, and bored to 84mm.

 

I plan on buying the bearings (which are ACL Race bearings), as well as an OEM set of gaskets here in a week or two. It's nice having a second engine to work on, means I can take my time. Only thing that sucks is the engine in the car still runs like crap lol

[Guest]

1 hour ago, RevoltTrain said:

My wagon isn't low by any means, just lip low and was parked in tall grass in that photo if that's what you meant

I mean my driveway specifically. It’s a little precarious.

[warmmilk]

6 hours ago, chaozbandit said:

@warmmilk

do they have a final power figure yet?

[chaozbandit]

12 minutes ago, warmmilk said:

do they have a final power figure yet?

 

Not yet. Optimistically 450.

 

Also woooooo almost car season. Can almost give her a proper wash. Saw a 991.2 GT3RS coming out of the theatre tonight. Alita Battle Angel was alright.

 

[warmmilk]

45 minutes ago, chaozbandit said:

 

Not yet. Optimistically 450.

 

Also woooooo almost car season. Can almost give her a proper wash. Saw a 991.2 GT3RS coming out of the theatre tonight. Alita Battle Angel was alright.

 

good weather means I'm running out of excuses for not changing my oil...  

[vetali]

9 hours ago, terrytek said:

isn't it because the speed3 axles and stuff have to handle more power and all?

Not really. Its because the speed 3 is physically wider. 

[byalexandr]

11 hours ago, vetali said:

I think quaife made LSDs for my car, but as with anything aftermarket for the early non skyactive 2nd gens aftermarket support is next to nothing today. Speed3 stuff don't work in my car because of the different proportions of the car. I think I remember reading the case is the same size, but axles are different splined and length. 

I'm assuming you have a regular 3? Why not just get a Mazdaspeed? They sell pretty cheap nowadays. I had one but I bought it from a dealership, I would suggest trying to get one that isn't modded or wasn't previously modded.

[bcredeur97]

@vetali so idk if you saw but I moved. Decided to leave all the tools at home since my dad owns the toolbox anyway and might use them occasionally.

 

so in the meantime I’m looking for a portable set to hold me over until I can fork out some dough for a toolbox here and start building another collection.

 

Any suggestions? Was looking at these. Obviously not looking to spend a ton here (not like i use tools everyday anyway) kinda looking for a high price:performance ratio; figured you know better than me. I know how much you hate harbor fraud lol

https://www.amazon.com/Crescent-CTK170CMP2-Mechanics-Tool-170-Piece/dp/B00F4AVRGW/?creativeASIN=B00F4AVRGW&linkCode=w61&imprToken=JzFSSQ.kcKQA.2oYJE6eZg&slotNum=9&tag=car-search-20&th=1&psc=1 

[terrytek]

1 hour ago, vetali said:

Not really. Its because the speed 3 is physically wider. 

hmm i didn't think the speed 3 was physically that much wider than a normal 3, like in pictures it doesn't appear to be much wider, maybe just to fit meatier tires or something.

[vetali]

28 minutes ago, byalexandr said:

I'm assuming you have a regular 3? Why not just get a Mazdaspeed? They sell pretty cheap nowadays. I had one but I bought it from a dealership, I would suggest trying to get one that isn't modded or wasn't previously modded.

Not really interested. Have to modify to be remotely reliable. Would rather use that money towards a clean is300. 

 

10 minutes ago, bcredeur97 said:

@vetali so idk if you saw but I moved. Decided to leave all the tools at home since my dad owns the toolbox anyway and might use them occasionally.

 

so in the meantime I’m looking for a portable set to hold me over until I can fork out some dough for a toolbox here and start building another collection.

 

Any suggestions? Was looking at these. Obviously not looking to spend a ton here (not like i use tools everyday anyway) kinda looking for a high price:performance ratio; figured you know better than me. I know how much you hate harbor fraud lol

https://www.amazon.com/Crescent-CTK170CMP2-Mechanics-Tool-170-Piece/dp/B00F4AVRGW/?creativeASIN=B00F4AVRGW&linkCode=w61&imprToken=JzFSSQ.kcKQA.2oYJE6eZg&slotNum=9&tag=car-search-20&th=1&psc=1 

If you are just gonna end up replacing it with good stuff, then whatever garbage is cheapest. 

[FuzzyYellow]

1 hour ago, bcredeur97 said:

@vetali so idk if you saw but I moved. Decided to leave all the tools at home since my dad owns the toolbox anyway and might use them occasionally.

 

so in the meantime I’m looking for a portable set to hold me over until I can fork out some dough for a toolbox here and start building another collection.

 

Any suggestions? Was looking at these. Obviously not looking to spend a ton here (not like i use tools everyday anyway) kinda looking for a high price:performance ratio; figured you know better than me. I know how much you hate harbor fraud lol

https://www.amazon.com/Crescent-CTK170CMP2-Mechanics-Tool-170-Piece/dp/B00F4AVRGW/?creativeASIN=B00F4AVRGW&linkCode=w61&imprToken=JzFSSQ.kcKQA.2oYJE6eZg&slotNum=9&tag=car-search-20&th=1&psc=1 

I got this guy I’m Black Friday last year. Good little set. Still Chinese craftsman, but it’s better than a lot of other Chinese crap and it still had a lifetime warranty.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Craftsman-230-Piece-Mechanics-Tool-50230/dp/B01GWD834I/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?keywords=craftsman+tool+set&qid=1553050722&s=gateway&sr=8-6

 

my biggest gripe with it is that it doesn’t come with extensions, enough box end wrenches, or tall sockets. And the biggest size is 21mm.

[dcgreen2k]

I'm going to see if I can fix the paint and clear coat on my Corolla at some point, maybe over spring break. Does anybody know what I could try?

 

[bcredeur97]

52 minutes ago, vetali said:

Not really interested. Have to modify to be remotely reliable. Would rather use that money towards a clean is300. 

 

If you are just gonna end up replacing it with good stuff, then whatever garbage is cheapest. 

I want to get some stuff from sonic tools but I just find it hard to spend the money because this stuff doesn't make me money.. you know? 

You said husky was decent? This looks good to me: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Mechanics-Tool-Set-268-Piece-H268MTS/203541462

[terrytek]

Just now, thegreengamers said:

I'm going to see if I can fix the paint and clear coat on my Corolla at some point, maybe over spring break. Does anybody know what I could try?

 

You could try to sand all the clearcoat down to the base and spray on some clear, but honestly this paint looks completely shot.

[bcredeur97]

3 minutes ago, thegreengamers said:

I'm going to see if I can fix the paint and clear coat on my Corolla at some point, maybe over spring break. Does anybody know what I could try?

 

-snip-

it needs to be repainted for sure. 

 

you could try DIY'ing a spray booth, raiding harbor frieght for budget paint sprayers and air compressors and air driers. That's you're best bet. Just prep the best you can, odds are it'll still come out terribly but way better than it is now. And choose a cheap color. Maybe even like a white because it'll hide a lot of the defects

 

edit: and don't forget to put a clearcoat

[bcredeur97]

3 minutes ago, terrytek said:

You could try to sand all the clearcoat down to the base and spray on some clear, but honestly this paint looks completely shot.

he's down to metal in too many spots. He could try spray painting those parts then putting a clear over everything. but it won't look too great. Though I guess better.. I would def sand every messed up area first

[terrytek]

Just now, bcredeur97 said:

he's down to metal in too many spots. He could try spray painting those parts then putting a clear over everything. but it won't look too great. Though I guess better..

he can sand down as far as he can, spray base, sand it down so it's all even (might be hard to eyeball tho) and then clear coat it idk, i'm not a paint expert.

[bcredeur97]

8 minutes ago, FuzzyYellow said:

I got this guy I’m Black Friday last year. Good little set. Still Chinese craftsman, but it’s better than a lot of other Chinese crap and it still had a lifetime warranty.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Craftsman-230-Piece-Mechanics-Tool-50230/dp/B01GWD834I/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?keywords=craftsman+tool+set&qid=1553050722&s=gateway&sr=8-6

 

my biggest gripe with it is that it doesn’t come with extensions, enough box end wrenches, or tall sockets. And the biggest size is 21mm.

that's why I'm liking this husky set right now. Little more $, but comes with all the stuff you're missing. and a decent box to put it all in

 

https://images.homedepot-static.com/catalog/pdfImages/09/09beb059-e8cb-4fee-86cc-eaf5efa47fbf.pdf 

[dcgreen2k]

6 minutes ago, bcredeur97 said:

it needs to be repainted for sure. 

 

you could try DIY'ing a spray booth, raiding harbor frieght for budget paint sprayers and air compressors and air driers. That's you're best bet. Just prep the best you can, odds are it'll still come out terribly but way better than it is now. And choose a cheap color. Maybe even like a white because it'll hide a lot of the defects

I was actually thinking about repainting it outright, are there any specific primers or clear coats I should use? From the Youtube videos I've watched, most recommend using 2K clear coat, right?

[bcredeur97]

1 minute ago, terrytek said:

he can sand down as far as he can, spray base, sand it down so it's all even (might be hard to eyeball tho) and then clear coat it idk, i'm not a paint expert.

knowing him and his budget, that'll probably be the best he can do. He just needs to try something, even with spray cans before it all turns to rust. if he plans on keeping the car for a bit.

 

I def wouldn't just clear and call it a day though, I would sand, spray can paint base, then spray can clear over that like you said. that'd be the minimum

[bcredeur97]

2 minutes ago, thegreengamers said:

I was actually thinking about repainting it outright, are there any specific primers or clear coats I should use? From the Youtube videos I've watched, most recommend using 2K clear coat, right?

I'm honestly not sure, I haven't done this before. I wouldn't know what to get haha. I have a rough idea of equipment but that's it.

 

Best of luck. I'll be excited to see how it comes out if you go the full DIY "lets paint this car" route

[Shammikit]

Hello, I'm having an Audi A4 B5 1997 with the ADR engine. Its an automatic car and I had its gearbox replaced few months back. The ATF and filter was also changed. At the moment the car runs ok on flat roads but when climbing hills the car revs upto 4000 rpm to change to the next gear. 

I have got myself a VAG KKL cable and a vgate scanner to scan the errors and I'm getting this error code 18020 "engine control module incorrectly coded :1612 static -no". (I have  the pictures) 

It has a drive by cable throttle body and I have a doubt that this issue has something to do with the throttle body. I have also got my throttle body aligned but the issue is still same. Is there any fix to this issue or a way to disable throttle detection while climbing hills.

Thanks in advance