The (un)Official Bass Forum Car Thread

[DaveSavesTheDay]

Yeah.

Put anything car related in here that way, we don't make those in the Casual feel excluded.

Go.

[burtonbassist_101]

first? :p

i drive a ford explorer.

[lemoley]

my dads girlfriend has one of those

its ghetto

*is the only thing lemoley will be able to contribute to this thread*

[Killer Fridge]

I drive a Ford Fiesta, that will be turning into a Mazda RX-8 in October

My sister drivers a Mini Cooper S. Nippy little bastad that is

[irishslappop]

omg im gonna rule this thread.

[naut]

i drive a '77 Omega.

well, drove a '77 Omega. my starter is out at the moment. :(

[DaveSavesTheDay]

So, I noticed a couple very tiny (like, maybe 1/2 the size of a penny) rust spots on my car from the winter.

I have some touch-up paint, but I'm not sure how to go about it.

Clearly, I can't totally cover up the rust, but surley I must be able to atleast mask it a little.

Anyone know how I could go about it?

[da_s_man13]

http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/5951/1001940wf2.jpg
1987 Holden VL Commodore.

God I love my car.


Get some pics up boys and girls!

[irishslappop]

here's my sexy red. 1989 mazda rx7 NA [too slow but still hella fun]
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/irishslappop/Image000.jpg
on the left
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/irishslappop/Image022.jpg

and here's the racecar. I have all the components out right now, the whole thing is stripped. Im just waiting to make enough money to buy the conversion kit, Corvette LS1, and corvette T56 6 speed tranny.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/irishslappop/Image064.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/irishslappop/RX7GTU.jpg

[DaveSavesTheDay]

Danny, any tips/suggestions for my question?

[funkyhoney]

Oh snap, '95 Honda Accord.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b185/FunkyHoney/car%20stuff/accord001.jpg

[irishslappop]

eeeek. i know just about nothing when it comes to paint. im a grease monkey, not a painter. I don know that it is not a good idea to use too much touch up paint because it almost never completely matches the car paint due to age, sunwear, ect. Don't take this advice and go crazy with it, but i think the only thing to do is to sand the rust off, put a little primer on the spot, and use the touch up paint. having paint be off just a little is better than having brown **** all over i guess.

[DaveSavesTheDay]

Hmm, thats what I read. I have the exact same colour, direct from the dealer. I read a couple sites that said to lightly sand the area, then prime it. Let the primer sit overnight and then lightly apply a few coats to it.

Ahck. The car was bloody perfect when I bought it. One shitty winter and there are 5-6 tiny rust spots everywhere. Half of them people don't even notice, but of course I do.

[naut]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v622/Supernaut_1/OmegaSide.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v622/Supernaut_1/OmegaBack.jpg

there.

[irishslappop]

yeah man, it won't be hard. and be sure to do it on a day when it isn;t raining or about to rain. even if it's cold, just make sure it's gonna be dry outside when the paint is drying. garage or not.

[irishslappop]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v622/Supernaut_1/OmegaSide.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v622/Supernaut_1/OmegaBack.jpg

there.

hehehe. beautiful condition. love the tinted windows :lol:

[Sablate McNuff]

I hate my '97 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. Changing the battery literally requires that I take off the front driver's side wheel and wheel well. What kind of sh*t is that?

[British Kid]

can't say i've got much to brag about when it comes to cars.


i've got a 2000 Pontiac Montana minivan.

[Soulfly666]

1992 Ford Taurus. :-\ The thing is a POS! I miss my Honda Accord with the surprisingly large trunk. :( I can't even fit my amp in the trunk of my Taurus!!!

[edgebass5]

2008 Mazda Mazda3 5-Door.... Just unloaded a 2004 Nissan Frontier 4x4 XE....

[Jody LeCompte]

I drive my mom's 2001 Chevy Prism :upset:

[blacklungfever]

Naut, that car is awesome.

Eventually my dad and I are gonna get his '71 Lincoln Continental Mark III restored, its been sitting in the garage as long as I can remember. Too bad I'm going to music school so funding the restorations is going to be a little difficult ha.

[da_s_man13]

Man I love your car Dylan. Under bonnet snaps?

[:amaze:]

http://www.analogstereo.com/images/om/chrysler_cirrus.jpg

thats what i drive. not that great, but i've got a fairly nice sound system in it.




:amaze:

[Az_Holl]

Heres my ride:

http://ec2.images-amazon.com/images/P/B00006JIED.01-A23NLORBGXOLEO._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V38759688_.jpg

Its pretty pimp. I might get some new tassles for it next time i run into some cash.

[Jody LeCompte]

Put some 22s on that.

And some LEDs.

[da_s_man13]

I say air bag it and hydraulics man, thatll set it off big time az!

[Misanthropic]

http://web.abo.fi/~anhenrik/unix/micra.jpg


that's what i drove back when i could afford a car, until about 2½ years ago. pimp as hell, huh? i kinda miss it though. also notice my parents' house in the bg.

[Polyamarous]

I have a 2003 VW golf with a 2.3l 5 cylinder engine in it (who said the nazi's were a bad thing?) and a 1997 ford escort 1.6.

I don't know why I bother with the escort, it's completely superfluous and merely adding more running costs ontop of the already pricey golf.

Will get pics tomorrow I expect.

[ebe9]

Honda Jazz (Fit) 1.5 VTEC

Great car.

[Jaded]

I drive a silver 93 toyota 4runner.

[rh15951]

Rover 25, 1.4L, 105BHP :p

[Chilifanthatsme]

A mouldy, mossy, damp Rover 218 TD, with a non working T :(

[Jaded]

What's a rover? Is that a european thing?

[rh15951]

Was a British car company. Since gone out of business due to incompetent management.
Made the K-series engine, which is arguably one of the best engines you can get.

A mouldy, mossy, damp Rover 218 TD, with a non working T :(

Unlucky. I bet it takes about 5 minutes to 60 now :lol:

[Phalanx]

I don't have one but i'd really like a Fiat Panda for my first car

http://www.youthblog.org/archives/Fiat%20Panda.jpg

[rh15951]

I don't have one but i'd really like a Fiat Panda for my first car

Mental cars, my mate had one in sixth form it pissed oil/water/petrol everywhere and the speedo was well dodgy - 15mph out at 60mph :lol:

[irishslappop]

so do all european cars come stock with bicycle tires? :lol:

[rh15951]

so do all european cars come stock with bicycle tires? :lol:

Some do, some don't. The Rover 25 came with optional alloys: 185/15/65 and the MG version had standard alloys: 205/16/55 (The 1.8VVC had 17" alloys)

[megadeth456]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v622/Supernaut_1/OmegaSide.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v622/Supernaut_1/OmegaBack.jpg

there.

damn i like that. Red is my favorite. lol

[Polyamarous]

105 hp out of a 1.4 rover engine is depressing as my FORD doesn't even put 100 and its 1.6!

Golf is at a mean 170 though.

[megadeth456]

im gonna have to post pics of my truck now.

[rh15951]

105 hp out of a 1.4 rover engine is depressing as my FORD doesn't even put 100 and its 1.6!

Golf is at a mean 170 though.

Ford engines are well underpowered :confused: I was looking at fiestas and they're all so slow like 0-60 in 13s for a 1.4...

[exit]

driving a lancia delta HPE 1.9TD, can pump out 180-190km/h. I love it...

[Chilifanthatsme]

Oh man, yeah it's slow as hell. I was going on holiday, along a dual carriageway, uphill, three lanes. I had lorries overtaking me. I was doing 70 (just) until the hill then i was doing 25mph, in 2nd, with the revs high as hell. Though i have done 90 on the motorway. Downhill, but still.

Hills are my enemies. I have to plan routes anywhere with hills in mind usually.

[irishslappop]

Oh man, yeah it's slow as hell. I was going on holiday, along a dual carriageway, uphill, three lanes. I had lorries overtaking me. I was doing 70 (just) until the hill then i was doing 25mph, in 2nd, with the revs high as hell. Though i have done 90 on the motorway. Downhill, but still.

Hills are my enemies. I have to plan routes anywhere with hills in mind usually.

geez man, may as well drive a bike. Whats wrong with it??

[rh15951]

geez man, may as well drive a bike. Whats wrong with it??

From what I gathered its a TD with a broke turbo.

[irishslappop]

****. turbos are ****ing expensive. i have absolutely no experience with brittish cars though so im not really sure.

[Spaceman Spiff]

This thread sucks.

[Raayl]

This thread sucks.

Backed.

[rh15951]

****. turbos are ****ing expensive. i have absolutely no experience with brittish cars though so im not really sure.

It is a Rover, people put all the parts prices up when they went out of business :(

[Understanding In a Crash]

Kind of ironic that I was thinking about making this thread today. RESPECT++ to 1st page pics. Good to see we don't got any douchebags repping their 2006 maxima their dad bought them.

Current Whip: Beige 1995 Toyota Corolla LE.

Weekend Whip:
http://photos-110.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v56/161/77/68303110/n68303110_30120557_2592.jpg

[rh15951]

weekend whip = small asian child?

[rh15951]

This thread sucks.

So does the wow thread.

[Mr. Pickle]

Backed.

Backed'd.

[Son of Magni]

omg im gonna rule this thread.

Oh rilly?

Built this myself...

http://sonofthor.com/images/Zpics/engine.JPG

[EADGC]

Backed'd.

Backed'd'd


I mean it's not as bad as the WoW thread


but we basically went from

"I can't get laid"

to

"I can't get laid without this vehicle"


not much improvement imo.

[Son of Magni]

And put it in here:

1/4 mile in 14.866

http://www.sonofthor.com/images/Zpics/z.jpg

[HELLonWHEELS]

SoM your really old.

[naut]

"I can't get laid without this vehicle"

uh...i've never heard of anyone getting laid 'cause they own a Commodore or a Corolla.

and if they did, there was probably some sort of financial/STD transaction.

[EADGC]

uh...i've never heard of anyone getting laid 'cause they own a Commodore or a Corolla.

and if they did, there was probably some sort of financial/STD transaction.


Well 14 year olds are generally easily impr-


you know what, I'm just not going to finish that sentence.

[Son of Magni]

SoM your really old.

Hey, my 240 isn't much older than irishslappop's RX, just faster ;)

[DaveSavesTheDay]

My bloody door was frozen shut after work. I had to ****ing climb in through the back. I nearly sacked myself on my clutch.

[nicatterberry]

How did you manage to hit yourself in the nuts with your clutch?

[:amaze:]

:lol: i was wondering the same thing...




:amaze:

[DaveSavesTheDay]

err, shifter. sorry.

[BenJammin]

Dave, is there something you aren't telling us?

[DaveSavesTheDay]

:upset:










See, I was having homosexual sex in my car, when I realized it had gotten mighty cold outside. So in a ditch effort to get out of the car I slipped and landed on his pen--






No.

[Understanding In a Crash]

And put it in here:

1/4 mile in 14.866

http://www.sonofthor.com/images/Zpics/z.jpg
What if the bass fell and cracked the headlight :naughty:

[megadeth456]

Hey, my 240 isn't much older than irishslappop's RX, just faster ;)

my friend has a 240. Its pretty fun.

[HELLonWHEELS]

Hey, my 240 isn't much older than irishslappop's RX, just faster ;)

I was referring to you building an engine.


My dad bought an S5 last week. That car is sooo sick

[sixner]

what i just sold, but in worse condition
http://images.intellichoice.com/used/95520SL%5D%5D%5B%5B%5B%5B%5D%5D%5B%5B%5D%5D4552.gi f
95 saturn

What i just bought and am gonna put a nice sound system in
http://allstarcars.net/html/media/car_images/2286a.jpg
2001 ford focus se

nothing exciting, but an upgrade =)

[rh15951]

Backed'd'd


I mean it's not as bad as the WoW thread


but we basically went from

"I can't get laid"

to

"I can't get laid without this vehicle"


not much improvement imo.

"I can't get laid, because I'm a dork who plays wow 23 hours a day"

[Understanding In a Crash]

what i just sold, but in worse condition
http://images.intellichoice.com/used/95520SL%5D%5D%5B%5B%5B%5B%5D%5D%5B%5B%5D%5D4552.gi f
95 saturn

What i just bought and am gonna put a nice sound system in
http://allstarcars.net/html/media/car_images/2286a.jpg
2001 ford focus se

nothing exciting, but an upgrade =)

Damn dude. The Saturn SL is really one of the worst cars I've ever seen on the road with physical problems. Almost everyone I've seen the headliner/roof of the car is falling out/down. That's probably as bad as it can get. Good thing you didn't get the 2000 Focus... It's one of the worst year models for any car.

[sixner]

Damn dude. The Saturn SL is really one of the worst cars I've ever seen on the road with physical problems. Almost everyone I've seen the headliner/roof of the car is falling out/down. That's probably as bad as it can get. Good thing you didn't get the 2000 Focus... It's one of the worst year models for any car.

The roof of my saturn wasn't bad, aside from gouges from the headstock of my BC Rich bass. but it broke down alot, had stupid miles, and the paint was chipping away daily. ha

Whats so bad about the 2000 focus? I know nothin of cars.

[Understanding In a Crash]

The roof of my saturn wasn't bad, aside from gouges from the headstock of my BC Rich bass. but it broke down alot, had stupid miles, and the paint was chipping away daily. ha

Whats so bad about the 2000 focus? I know nothin of cars.

The 2000-2001 years of the Ford Focus are it's most troublesome with 2000 being VASTLY PROBLEMATIC. I get my sources from consumer reports, consumer guide auto, edmunds, and carcomplaints.com just in case your wondering...

Climate control: The ventilation system may make fluttering noises when using the panel/defrost setting due to a problem with the linkage or whistle when the blower is running due to a gap on the resistor mounting. (2000)

Fuel pump: The fuel hose between the filler neck and tank may flake and clog. In-tank fuel filter and hoses are being replaced under a recall. (2000)

Vehicle noise: The right motor mount could break due to defective hardware resulting in noise, vibration, and possible driveshaft damage. Redesigned mounts were being installed under a recall. (2000)

Water leak: Rough engine running in wet weather caused by water leaking onto wiring from gap near center joint in cowl grille. (2000-02)

On a side note from car complaints.com it lists up 67 KNOWN interior problems and 22 major engine problems. By no means do I want to damper on your purchase because it's an obvious upgrade from crappy to okay. I just want to point out...

[DaveSavesTheDay]

****. We're suppose to get 25-35cm of snow here tomorrow. My car is lowered and handles like complete **** in snow.

****ing Canada and it's piece of *** weather.

[BassAddict04]

And put it in here:

1/4 mile in 14.866

http://www.sonofthor.com/images/Zpics/z.jpg
does your bass magically appear every time you park? ****in awsome! haha.

but seriously, that is one sick ride,

, heres mine

98 volvo s70...

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/639000-639999/639765_115.jpg

[DaveSavesTheDay]

Nice car :thumb:

[BassAddict04]

Nice car :thumb:

thanks man, its a beast

[funkyhoney]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b185/FunkyHoney/car%20stuff/carsandgymballs017.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b185/FunkyHoney/car%20stuff/fish003.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b185/FunkyHoney/car%20stuff/fish002.jpg

/anally rapes thread

[Understanding In a Crash]

Respecting people alot more with what cars they drive :thumb: ITT

[BullDoG_37]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b185/FunkyHoney/car%20stuff/fish003.jpg

/anally rapes thread

but its an auto...

[funkyhoney]

3speed with shift kit, it's so oldschool :lol:

[Polyamarous]

3 speed?! Haha unlucky.

Automatics suck.

[DaveSavesTheDay]

Man, that thing is mint.

What year is it?

[irishslappop]

This thread sucks.
pussy 1

Backed.
pussy 2

Backed'd.
pussy 3

Oh rilly?

Built this myself...



dude that is awesome. it's a flat head inline 6 right? I know nothing of that type of motor. i remember my grandfather had a 68 chevy station wagon with a flathead 6. what kind of caris it in?

[irishslappop]

/anally rapes thread

dude, thats beautiful and nice and such. But seriously, a Mustang with thesteer wheel on the left is a travesty.

[Son of Magni]

dude that is awesome. it's a flat head inline 6 right? I know nothing of that type of motor. i remember my grandfather had a 68 chevy station wagon with a flathead 6. what kind of caris it in?

It's an inline 6 but not flathead. They call it the L28 block. Mine's 2.8 liters running at about 10.5 static compression with a medium large cam. Runs good on 94 octane or above. When I ran it on the track I was shifting out of 2nd at about 7500rpm at 75mph. Twin SU side draft carbs. A little touchy for driving in the snow though.

Oh yeah, that's a '72 Datsun 240Z (the block is out of a 78 280Z), the first Japanese classic really (came out in 71 actually).

[irishslappop]

SERIOUSLY!!? thats legit. Im working on putting a LS1 into my 90 RX7 coupe :lol: I have the whole car stripped, i just need to raise the money, and start building it. Should take quite a while i guessing. But the end result is a car that runs a 12 second quarter mile stock. and with a cam and bolt ons [intake and exhaust system] should run a 11.5 or less quarter mile. Im stoked. I'll just never drive it on the street because it will be totally illegal, loud, and pretty dangerous.

Thats sweet though. did you do all the rebuilding yourself? how long did the whole convthing take?

[sixner]

The 2000-2001 years of the Ford Focus are it's most troublesome with 2000 being VASTLY PROBLEMATIC. I get my sources from consumer reports, consumer guide auto, edmunds, and carcomplaints.com just in case your wondering...



On a side note from car complaints.com it lists up 67 KNOWN interior problems and 22 major engine problems. By no means do I want to damper on your purchase because it's an obvious upgrade from crappy to okay. I just want to point out...

well, the girl i bought it from took it in for every single recall there was, big or small. She has reciepts from each... she took really good care of her car (no surprise, she is a cop in the ghetto, hah)

The car does make a funny smell when the heat is on for a little while... they say it's like bacon? oddly enough.. i disagree a bit.. but i cant make it out. Not rubber/fuel/antifreeze.......? my brother is gonna check it out. He is great with car's.

i know it's not the best car, but i'm happy with it. and i only paid $2,000 for it (about $1,500 less than i should have paid).

-Six

[Understanding In a Crash]

well, the girl i bought it from took it in for every single recall there was, big or small. She has reciepts from each... she took really good care of her car (no surprise, she is a cop in the ghetto, hah)

The car does make a funny smell when the heat is on for a little while... they say it's like bacon? oddly enough.. i disagree a bit.. but i cant make it out. Not rubber/fuel/antifreeze.......? my brother is gonna check it out. He is great with car's.

i know it's not the best car, but i'm happy with it. and i only paid $2,000 for it (about $1,500 less than i should have paid).

-SixI respect you because I bought my first car for the same price. I just wanted to let you know. Smells don't need to be bad unless it's rotten eggs, burning wires, or BURNING OIL.... :thumb:

[da_s_man13]

/anally rapes thread

Sorry, what was that mr ''I drive a 95 Honda Accord''?

[DaveSavesTheDay]

So, my door keeps freezing. This happened with my other door and all I did was grease it, and it was fine.

I went through a car wash the other day, and it's been freezing since then. I finally got it opened last night, oiled the **** out of it and made sure there wasn't any water (from the car wash). It's still freezing. Any ideas?

[Understanding In a Crash]

Washing a car in the winter? WTF?

[Understanding In a Crash]

To bassaddict who drives the S70... does that bad boy take premium or do you put regular in it?

[BassAddict04]

To bassaddict who drives the S70... does that bad boy take premium or do you put regular in it?

Its my car man, who else would drive it?

anyways I put regular.

when its nice to me....

premium all the way

[Chilifanthatsme]

****. turbos are ****ing expensive. i have absolutely no experience with brittish cars though so im not really sure.

When we bought it, we had to get the whole engine rebuilt basically. We noticed it was shite but the garages said there was nothing wrong with it... Idiots.

It was sitting on our drive for 3 years or so not being driven unless it had to, waiting for me to pass... Thats where the mould and moss developed.

My brothers/dads Peugot 405 has just been written off (for second time, though it's a tiny dent) so my dad just bought a 306, without actually telling us until he bought it. And our Renault Laguna estate (brilliant family car) suddenly died so we replaced it with a 406 estate. We've now got 3 Peugots on our drive, until the insurance company payout and take the bloody 405 away.

Funky, hot car.

I really want a Bedford Rascal or something similar next, would be brilliant. I'd do it up inside so i could camp in it and transport the band/equipment round.

[funkyhoney]

3 speed?! Haha unlucky.

Automatics suck.

Oh really? Enlighten me as to why.

[BullDoG_37]

dude, thats beautiful and nice and such. But seriously, a Mustang with thesteer wheel on the left is a travesty.

looks like the steering wheel is on the right side to me...

[DaveSavesTheDay]

Washing a car in the winter? WTF?

Car wash. Salt completley ****-rapes my car.

[Polyamarous]

Oh really? Enlighten me as to why.


Makes you look like wimp, goes slower than manual.

For a start!

[rh15951]

I really want a Bedford Rascal or something similar next, would be brilliant. I'd do it up inside so i could camp in it and transport the band/equipment round.

HAHA Yeah :chug:

[rh15951]

Makes you look like wimp, goes slower than manual.

For a start!

This. No fun in an auto.

[Son of Magni]

looks like the steering wheel is on the right side to me...

It's on the right side and on the wrong side :amaze:

[Understanding In a Crash]

I have a pretty curious question for you guys. I know that you could put a regular 87 octane in alot of "premium" 93 octane cars. Say you bought a car that has filled up on premium since the day it ran off the lot and you started putting 87 in it? Could this be harmful or should it adjust with no problems?

[Polyamarous]

Depends how old it is I would say.

[Understanding In a Crash]

Depends how old it is I would say.

10 years at the most (1998)... I'm not talking about a 2007 BMW that's taken premium for only a year...

[Naminator]

I basically own these two, my parents get them renewed every year or two and they never drive.

Nor do I but they are pretty much mine.

http://www.coches-motos.com/piccoches/coche452037706.jpg

http://lh3.google.com/_z5FP-t0gkpU/Rswz0uhks-I/AAAAAAAAEqM/Hm-RvRxg-cc/s800/Montero+Sport+2006+151.jpg

They are both the ones we bought online :(.

[Misanthropic]

:lol: a Pajero

(that's what it's called here, i heard it means "wanker" in spanish)

[Son of Magni]

How about this one?

http://sonofthor.com/images/rc/camcar1.jpg

[Understanding In a Crash]

I basically own these two, my parents get them renewed every year or two and they never drive.

Nor do I but they are pretty much mine.

http://www.coches-motos.com/piccoches/coche452037706.jpg

http://lh3.google.com/_z5FP-t0gkpU/Rswz0uhks-I/AAAAAAAAEqM/Hm-RvRxg-cc/s800/Montero+Sport+2006+151.jpg

They are both the ones we bought online :(.
"La página solicitada no existe." :lol:

[rh15951]

"La página solicitada no existe." :lol:

hahaa

[DaveSavesTheDay]

So, my bloody check engine light came on today :upset:

Should I be able (generally speaking) to drive it until Thursday to have it looked at?

[trumpeter]

1996 Ford Contour...the non-SVT model.

[Understanding In a Crash]

So, my bloody check engine light came on today :upset:

Should I be able (generally speaking) to drive it until Thursday to have it looked at?
Not a risk that should be taken but could be (hypothetically).

Check Engine Light usually means drive to mechanic only. It could be something minor or something major. In ALOT of American cars the check engine light goes on and just REFUSES to go back off. Kind of bad... like I said in the situation when it's really needed.

[funkyhoney]

Makes you look like wimp, goes slower than manual.

For a start!

Well, autos are faster than manuals, the only reason manuals seem faster is when cornering. All drag cars are autos or triptronic.

[rh15951]

Well, autos are faster than manuals, the only reason manuals seem faster is when cornering. All drag cars are autos or triptronic.

No they're not. Over here anyway you see 0-60 times for autos up to like a second slower than manual times.

And I duno about you but I don't tend to drive a drag car on the road... :p

[HELLonWHEELS]

Well thats sorta true and un true

Automatic transmissions weigh a lot more than manual one, the added weight slows the car down. Thats why you see slower times with automatic cars versus their manual counterpart.

That being said logically an auto would be a lot faster than a manual. Ferrari's semi automatic gearbox does shifts in 120 milliseconds. Nobody can shift that fast with a standard gearbox.

[Polyamarous]

Well thats sorta true and un true

Automatic transmissions weigh a lot more than manual one, the added weight slows the car down. Thats why you see slower times with automatic cars versus their manual counterpart.

That being said logically an auto would be a lot faster than a manual. Ferrari's semi automatic gearbox does shifts in 120 milliseconds. Nobody can shift that fast with a standard gearbox.

And neither can a standard automatic.

I also like being having the flexibility with a manual to rev higher than than normal.

And 2 cars EXACTLY the same, one with manual and one auto you'll find the accelaration quicker on the manual, plus it'll be able to reach a higher top speed than the auto.

And the one time a drove an automatic, I couldn't get the 'go-kart' notion out of my head.

[Son of Magni]

I hate automatics. Basically they are a way of guaranteeing that you will never be the correct gear. Plus they are trying to speed up the car when you're trying to slow down. They eliminate engine breaking which means your break pads wear out 5 times faster. They waste fuel. They are inefficient. They can't anticipate your power needs. They make throttle steering impossible. They're horrible in snow.

Did I mention I hate automatics?

[rh15951]

When I drove an auto, hard acceleration almost put me through the windscreen when it changed gear :lol:
Also, I bet I can get manual gear shifts not far off 120ms and manual gets better fuel economy :p

[HELLonWHEELS]

I'm open to both. When driving around here in los angeles an automatic is a million times easier to use. They both have their place in the world.

[Understanding In a Crash]

I'm open to both. When driving around here in los angeles an automatic is a million times easier to use. They both have their place in the world.
First of all whoever said manual is slower than automatic doesn't know how to drive manual. Automatic is created for the comfortably lazy and I put emphasis on the word lazy. The automatic will downshift and upshift in the MOST comfortable gear ratio set by the car and isn't going to be gunning any traffic lights.

This machine called the audi TT... yeah I could only respect people who drive it with the 6 speed and hence if you redline every time you will smoke the automatic version and could probably get up to 55 in 2nd gear even. Yet with a manual only a skilled driver won't get his passengers sea sick unlike the consistency of automatic. If you live in Cali or NY, automatic is almost always the way to go. Way too much stop and go and I've driven an Acura RSX to work and such and it just gets fatiguing...

[Polyamarous]

Yeah but you've all been brought up on automatics so you're all, begging your pardon, wimps.

You think we don't get stop/go rush hour traffic here?

[Understanding In a Crash]

Yeah but you've all been brought up on automatics so you're all, begging your pardon, wimps.

You think we don't get stop/go rush hour traffic here?
Not as bad as the United States but yeah we know you get traffic. We're referring to third world nations and people who travel on the highways of Europe. Plus most of the cars in America are rocking 5 speed Auto/CVT so manual is EVEN more obsolete here.

[Polyamarous]

Pah, you should try the M5 at 8 o clock in the morning with an overturned lorry blocking 3 lanes and most of the hard shoulder!

Don't get me started on CVT, I know it's potentially awesome but it's just so weird!

[rh15951]

This machine called the audi TT... yeah I could only respect people who drive it with the 6 speed and hence if you redline every time you will smoke the automatic version and could probably get up to 55 in 2nd gear even.

LMAO I get 70 out of 2nd gear :p

[rh15951]

Pah, you should try the M5 at 8 o clock in the morning with an overturned lorry blocking 3 lanes and most of the hard shoulder!

oshi....

[Understanding In a Crash]

Pah, you should try the M5 at 8 o clock in the morning with an overturned lorry blocking 3 lanes and most of the hard shoulder!

Don't get me started on CVT, I know it's potentially awesome but it's just so weird!
Yeah my uncle drives an M5 too... but he lives in god damn Wisconsin. Cars like that in NY get owned bad. CVT is a nice technological movement IMO. It's not perfected yet but when it is...

[rh15951]

Yeah my uncle drives an M5 too... but he lives in god damn Wisconsin. Cars like that in NY get owned bad. CVT is a nice technological movement IMO. It's not perfected yet but when it is...

hahaha the M5 is a road, not a car :p

[Understanding In a Crash]

Plus isn't gas like $5.00+ in Europe? Who would want to speed anyway?

[Understanding In a Crash]

hahaha the M5 is a road, not a car :p
Yeah hence I said CARS. M5 Manual would just stress people out in NY.

[rh15951]

Plus isn't gas like $5.00+ in Europe? Who would want to speed anyway?

between £1.02 and £1.09 per litre :angry: :upset:

[rh15951]

Yeah hence I said CARS. M5 Manual would just stress people out in NY.

WTF? Where did the BMW M5 come into this? Poly was talking about the M5 motorway...

[Understanding In a Crash]

between £1.02 and £1.09 per litre :angry: :upset:

Stick to the Kia Rio's then and leave the real european monsters to the Americans :thumb:

I just don't want to fill up premium in a car that I'm going to drive at high speeds. It's kind of a defeating purpose... especially if it is a luxury car.

[Understanding In a Crash]

WTF? Where did the BMW M5 come into this? Poly was talking about the M5 motorway...

LMAO... Haha. My bad. Let's just watch the fights that are going through the casual and establish the fact that American roads are worse then Europe. Gas prices are lower we can afford waiting.

[rh15951]

Nah, I'm saving my pennies for a Caterham 1.8VVC ;)

[rh15951]

LMAO... Haha. My bad. Let's just watch the fights that are going through the casual and establish the fact that American roads are worse then Europe. Gas prices are lower we can afford waiting.

omg yeah it's WW3

[Understanding In a Crash]

I'm interested in Euro cars though because unlike most Americans I like small and eco... So me bashing a Rio is only for a regular Rio... I want a Rio 5 hatchy :D

[rh15951]

Get yourself an MG :p

[HELLonWHEELS]

First of all whoever said manual is slower than automatic doesn't know how to drive manual. Automatic is created for the comfortably lazy and I put emphasis on the word lazy. The automatic will downshift and upshift in the MOST comfortable gear ratio set by the car and isn't going to be gunning any traffic lights.

Semi auto cars are the fastest in the world (i.e. formula 1) BTW

[Polyamarous]

Jeremy Clarkson once said: "Have you ever tried to parallel park with the flappy paddle gearbox?"

He has a point.

[rh15951]

Semi auto cars are the fastest in the world (i.e. formula 1) BTW

Yeah, the aerodynamics, engine etc have nothing to do with it :thumb:

[Understanding In a Crash]

Yeah, the aerodynamics, engine etc have nothing to do with it :thumb:

LMAO... and the fact that I'm going to take one of these on city streets and when I get hit by an SUV I'll probably have my head decapitated through the bumper.

[DaveSavesTheDay]

So, my MAF sensor got some bloody snow in it, and it fried.

$180 + labour for a new one ftl :upset:

[super deluxe]

my first car was the rustoleum racer-

1963 ford falcon ranchero (the ford version of the el camino).

hell on wheels.




i miss that thing.

[DaveSavesTheDay]

So, I found 4 fairly shitty pictures of my car. I must of deleted most of them.

Front End I've got some custom bulbs in there, but obviously you can't see them. The paint is also much brighter then that, but it's parked in my garage, so it doesnt really work.
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/3753/60ec20rb1.jpg

My summer rims /w low profile tires. I had just taken them off for the winter to clean 'em. I've got some garbage winter alloys on it for the winter.
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/2519/5e4c20bp7.jpg

Terrible Quality image of my Custom Dash Kit.
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/7350/5f5920yu8.jpg

My Sub. Behind it is my amp.
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/8210/5eff20nh0.jpg

[Understanding In a Crash]

Rims look cool but I'd like to see what they look like on the car ;)

[DaveSavesTheDay]

Yeah, I really wish I still had a photo. It's really unfortunate.

Remind me again in 3 months :p

[Understanding In a Crash]

Hopefully a VW will last another 3 months :thumb:

[DaveSavesTheDay]

Yeah, tell me about it.

It's got about 205,000km on it. I just fixed all the spark plugs, plug wires, throttle bottle, gas tank, MAF sensor, exaust (repaired it). It's got new brakes, new suspension, ext.

I'll be happy if I get another 40k out of it.

[Understanding In a Crash]

Honestly if my next car could just have an RPM meter and some alloy wheels I'll be happy.

[DaveSavesTheDay]

:lol:

You can rim + tire packages pretty cheap now-a-days. I was looking at buying some new ones - it was $999 for 17" rims + low-profiles.

You can install RPM meters too, can't you?

[Understanding In a Crash]

:lol:

You can rim + tire packages pretty cheap now-a-days. I was looking at buying some new ones - it was $999 for 17" rims + low-profiles.

You can install RPM meters too, can't you?
My car isn't in any physical shape/age to be throwing d's on that bitch or installing an RPM meter. I'm just saying for future references because I know alot of 2000+ cars that STILL don't rock out the RPM's but all I know is when that needle hits the red line I get a semi boner everytime.

[DaveSavesTheDay]

^ ahaha.


http://techeblog.com/files/4-2007-2008-alfa-romeo-8c-c.jpg

[Understanding In a Crash]

^ ahaha.


http://techeblog.com/files/4-2007-2008-alfa-romeo-8c-c.jpg
Sometimes a full if it's rocking a v6 because when you floor it with 110 hp and then you floor it with something thats v6 and 275 hp... the boner gets ERECTED.

[DaveSavesTheDay]

What would a 1964 Aston Martin DB5 Coupe cost me?

[HELLonWHEELS]

What would a 1964 Aston Martin DB5 Coupe cost me?

http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/Search/DRauSearchDetails.aspx?itemid=254764

shoot the guy an email.... You never know

[irishslappop]

I'll be happy when i have one of these.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/irishslappop/10382828611.jpg

[HELLonWHEELS]

Mercedes AMG line is starting to look very sexy. I saw an E63 AMG silver with tinted windows and blacked out tailights. SO SEXY!

The C63 AMG is also one hella cool car.

[irishslappop]

back when i was a Vallet, i drove that car all the time. tons of power, the sides of the seats hug you when you turn the wheel so you stay in one place even on high speed turns. I'd take a high end Benz over a high end BMW or Volvo any day, Cadillac though, is another story.

[Polyamarous]

What would a 1964 Aston Martin DB5 Coupe cost me?

I'm willing to bet so much that it's not even funny.

Either that or really cheap but everything will be stock so it'll handle like a cow with parkinsons and need things replacing/alot of money thrown at it just to keep it running, so it would be better to get a well good expensive one.

[tenfloors]

Does this count??

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y56/Jake_tfbs/bike/S4021015.jpg

(excuse the pathetic lean, it was my first week)
http://a860.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/128/l_ecd880e82eec0b1e041205dceb814b8b.jpg




but for gear i've got this, (only got a pic of it inside)

http://a493.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/29/l_60143b59f55dd256e0022ad5f7d6a90c.jpg

I'm not in the picture.

[rh15951]

Does this count??

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y56/Jake_tfbs/bike/S4021015.jpg

Only if you glue two together :p

[The Brad]

Finally, a thread I can relate to!

From:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b178/bigbadbradrankin/corolla/IMG_0220.jpg
2004 Toyota Corolla S (auto)

To:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b178/bigbadbradrankin/corolla/IMG_0424.jpg

Then:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b178/bigbadbradrankin/IMG_1019.jpg
1996 Civic CX (manual), 45+ mpg.

Thinking about getting an Insight.

[rh15951]

Oops, how'd you manage that? (crash photo)

[The Brad]

Oops, how'd you manage that? (crash photo)

Got cut off then immediately afterward I was brake checked on my way to work.

[rh15951]

Got cut off then immediately afterward I was brake checked on my way to work.

Bastards. Hope it went on their insurance...

[The Brad]

Bastards.

That's not even the worst bit. :p
I was deemed at fault because I hit them.

[rh15951]

Common sense never prevails...

[Understanding In a Crash]

Damn that Corolla is all ****ed up. I like how the radiator was pushed back a foot.

[Polyamarous]

It looked well Ace through!
Before the damage obvs.

[DaveSavesTheDay]

Alright guys, I really need some help.

So, my car is idling really rough. It idles between 500-1000rpm and will often stall.

I just got the MAF sensor replaced, and its only now started doing this.

So, I'm going to do the following:

Clean the Idle Air Control Valve, Throttle Body and Throttle Valve (a mechanic said this was sticking?)

I'll also have my mechanic check the distributer cap, rotor arm and idle control motor.


Details
When in N or 1st, the car pulses between 500-1000rpm, and will often dip down to 0 and stall. It runs fine when I'm driving, but if I stop to make a turn or something it will stall and since I have powr steering - this is a huge safety issue.

When idling, the lights (head lights, dash lights) will dim and go brighter again. My radio, however does nothing unnormal.

This all started when my check engine light came on. I was told I needed to replace the MAF sensor, so I did. The light didn't go off so I went back. The mechanic unplugged the battery and this light came off, but the car has since been idling like complete ****.

I really need to try and get this fixed so I can (a) get the car back on the road and (b) so I can sell it.

Any other tips/suggestions/things to have my mechanic look at?

[Tryxx]

I had a 1994 Chevy Blaser that did something like that, but it was automatic. It would idol really rough, and if I did get it to go, if the engine wasn't rev'ed up, it'd die.

Turns out most of the sensors were out, and the right pistons weren't firing. That's right, Vortec on 3. :lol:

God I loved that car. Digital dash that didn't have a speedometer, maybe if I wacked it hard enough. Fast when I wanted it to be, and enough room to pile everyone in there.

[irishslappop]

Alright guys, I really need some help.

So, my car is idling really rough. It idles between 500-1000rpm and will often stall.

I just got the MAF sensor replaced, and its only now started doing this.

So, I'm going to do the following:

Clean the Idle Air Control Valve, Throttle Body and Throttle Valve (a mechanic said this was sticking?)

I'll also have my mechanic check the distributer cap, rotor arm and idle control motor.


Details
When in N or 1st, the car pulses between 500-1000rpm, and will often dip down to 0 and stall. It runs fine when I'm driving, but if I stop to make a turn or something it will stall and since I have powr steering - this is a huge safety issue.

When idling, the lights (head lights, dash lights) will dim and go brighter again. My radio, however does nothing unnormal.

This all started when my check engine light came on. I was told I needed to replace the MAF sensor, so I did. The light didn't go off so I went back. The mechanic unplugged the battery and this light came off, but the car has since been idling like complete ****.

I really need to try and get this fixed so I can (a) get the car back on the road and (b) so I can sell it.

Any other tips/suggestions/things to have my mechanic look at?

well did it do the same thing before you got the MAF replaced? If not, then it's the wrong MAF. The CEL [check engine light] also makes me thing the guy installed the wrong MAF or maybe didn't install it right. I dont think that it would be the idler or the throttle if it was fine before the MAF was replaced.

But then again, It could the idler and the MAF wasn't the problem in the first place.....What did the car run like before you have the MAF replaced?

[Polyamarous]

My ford's revs will dip pretty dangerously low (never stalls though) and the headlights dim when do something like have all the lights on, open/close electric windows, put the radio on and have the window heating elements on.

This is all just because the ECU is old and strained (Engine control unit, electronic control of fuel injection, valve timing turbos etc but also all the other stuff like lights etc) so it might be worth getting a new one.

That was bad english I know.

Also does anyone know much about exhausts? The aforementioned ford's exhaust makes a strange rattling noise when revved, it doesn't like its just the metal of the pipe hitting against something so I don't really know what to do.

[DaveSavesTheDay]

well did it do the same thing before you got the MAF replaced? If not, then it's the wrong MAF. The CEL [check engine light] also makes me thing the guy installed the wrong MAF or maybe didn't install it right. I dont think that it would be the idler or the throttle if it was fine before the MAF was replaced.

But then again, It could the idler and the MAF wasn't the problem in the first place.....What did the car run like before you have the MAF replaced?

Well, I'm almost positive that it is the right MAF, because my mechanic ordered it directly from VW. The check engine light went away, but it ran fine before it was replaced.


Anyone mind checking to see if I have the following parts priced in the correct range. Just a guess will do :thumb:

Throttle Valve: $35-50
Idle Air Control Valve: $50
Throttle Body: $500-600
Distributor Cap: $200-250
Rotor Arm: $10-25
Idle Control Motor: $40-50
Battery: $90-100
Pistons: $1100

[Understanding In a Crash]

1997-98 Jetta: If the vehicle is driven with a rear flat tire, the fuel-tank filler neck can wear, causing a fuel leak and possible fire.
Your pistons price is pretty generous IMO. Everything else feels about right.

[HELLonWHEELS]

I saw the most beautiful and the worst things ever last night and today.

Last night I saw a V12 Aston Martin race a Bentley Continental GT. The sound was out of this world.

Today coming home from lunch there was a brand new 911 turbo that was totaled. Both back wheels and the bumper were missing.

[Chilifanthatsme]

Ouch, i do like me a 911.

You get many Astons in US?

Amongst many, many things going wrong with my car, my heater is on the blink i think. The other day, i had it on 1 and i thought it suddenly got really hot. Put my hand over the blower and it was blowing as if it was on 3. Turned it off then up max and off again a couple of times, and it was fine...

My accelerator is sticking badly at the moment though, WD40 fixes it for like a month, then it goes again...

[HELLonWHEELS]

You see a lot of Aston's in the Los Angeles west side area. I doubt you would find many other than in major cities like New York, Los Angeles, Miami....

[Understanding In a Crash]

Astons and 911's will be major cities in USA. The only thing hicks hate worse then Asian Vehicles is European built ones :thumb:

[DaveSavesTheDay]

Well, I'm almost positive that it is the right MAF, because my mechanic ordered it directly from VW. The check engine light went away, but it ran fine before it was replaced.


Anyone mind checking to see if I have the following parts priced in the correct range. Just a guess will do :thumb:

Throttle Valve: $35-50
Idle Air Control Valve: $50
Throttle Body: $500-600
Distributor Cap: $200-250
Rotor Arm: $10-25
Idle Control Motor: $40-50
Battery: $90-100
Pistons: $1100

Is it entirley possible that the idle issue could be caused by something as minor as a 35$ part? (A mechanic told me my throttle valve was sticking)

I'm going to have to bring it to the dealership either way, because no mechanic will touch an import. Chances are, what is the dealership going to do that will tell them whats wrong with my car?

[irishslappop]

Nothing. They are goin to check all the things that you listed off and charge you for ever diagnositic [fancy word for mechanical or visual check]. Do it yourself man. If a mechanic can do it, you can do it too. it may take a little longer since you have less experience, but chances are they are going to rape you with diagnositic charges. Buy a Mechanical manual for your specific car [probably 60 dollars or a little more] preform a diagnositic yourself. and replace the problem part. Mechanics 101. Another great thing to do is ask on a Forum specific to your car. Car guys on specific car forums know EVERYTHING. Tell them what you told us and they will diagnose you for free and then probably provide instructions on how to fix the problem.

[Polyamarous]

Going to the dealer is ALWAYS expensive for anything and everything.

[DaveSavesTheDay]

Eh, the dealer has been my cheapest experience yet. They charged me 87.00 and I was there for a little under two hours. the checked my water temp sensor, T-body, pistons, rotor arm, distributor cap, battery, ext.

They replaced a vacuum hose and they re adapted my throttle body - which helped a bit - but it still idles pretty rough.

So, I went and put some 96 octane in it, and I threw in a fuel injector cleaner and I'm going to have my uncle (a mechanic) clean my throttle body and fuel injectors for me.

[Understanding In a Crash]

Going to the dealer is ALWAYS expensive for anything and everything.
That's what I thought... in America.

I can't believe that mechanics in other places refuse to see imports and anything but domestic vehicles. That's really thick headed.

[OkSeriouslyI'mNotSade]

Eh, the dealer has been my cheapest experience yet. They charged me 87.00 and I was there for a little under two hours. the checked my water temp sensor, T-body, pistons, rotor arm, distributor cap, battery, ext.

They replaced a vacuum hose and they re adapted my throttle body - which helped a bit - but it still idles pretty rough.

So, I went and put some 96 octane in it, and I threw in a fuel injector cleaner and I'm going to have my uncle (a mechanic) clean my throttle body and fuel injectors for me.

If your car has idling problems, my first inclination is to think fuel injectors. Definitely take a look at them.

Be careful though, fuel injectors can be stupidly hard to get to. Cleaning them out is a simple enough process but sometimes they are buried under everything else.

Most idle problems are because cylinders aren't firing right, and that can often be traced back to your fuel injectors. Happened to my car. Just cleaned the fuel injectors out and was good to go. If you get that done at a dealer though, it's gonna run you about 400+. Cars suck.

Oh btw does your car have a computer? Most do. Go out and buy a computer reader for your car-it's a wonderful little toy that has saved me hundreds of dollars in diagnostic charges.

[DaveSavesTheDay]

If your car has idling problems, my first inclination is to think fuel injectors. Definitely take a look at them.

Be careful though, fuel injectors can be stupidly hard to get to. Cleaning them out is a simple enough process but sometimes they are buried under everything else.

Most idle problems are because cylinders aren't firing right, and that can often be traced back to your fuel injectors. Happened to my car. Just cleaned the fuel injectors out and was good to go. If you get that done at a dealer though, it's gonna run you about 400+. Cars suck.

Oh btw does your car have a computer? Most do. Go out and buy a computer reader for your car-it's a wonderful little toy that has saved me hundreds of dollars in diagnostic charges.

Yeah, I'm going to bring it to my uncle this weekend. He's a mechanic, and although he mainly works on Hondas, I don't assume cleaning the injectors would be much more different. I'll give him a case of beer or something, and it should save me a ton.

How much did the reader run you?

[NoOsH]

what kind of car do you have?
and how long has it been since you replaced the spark plugs and wires?

if its idleing rough it could be a cylinder misfiring, i had a misfiring cylinder in my car a few months back... and the simpleist solution is usually the right one, and by far, replacing plugs and wires is the simplest (and cheapest) solution

[irishslappop]

well do you plan on tuning the car? if so, you may as well by an ecu tuning program and hardware instead of a reader. if not, yeah get an ECU reader. there's nothing worse then paying someone to tell you whats wrong with your own ****.

[DaveSavesTheDay]

what kind of car do you have?
and how long has it been since you replaced the spark plugs and wires?

if its idleing rough it could be a cylinder misfiring, i had a misfiring cylinder in my car a few months back... and the simpleist solution is usually the right one, and by far, replacing plugs and wires is the simplest (and cheapest) solution

Replaced those back in December for $350.

I'm leaning towards it being dirty fuel injectors or a dirty T-Body. The VW tech couldn't find anything wrong worth mentioning - he just recomended I clean the T-Body.

Danny: Nah, I think the car will die before I tune it :lol:

Just a simple reader to save me from the 97$ every time VW wants to diagnose my CEL.

I'll get my uncle to do both.

[irishslappop]

i dont think its the throttle body. If you have **** gummed up there, then you'd have bigger problems like losing compression due to **** getting into your motor. Fuel injectors seems more reasonable.

[DaveSavesTheDay]

Yeah, I only say the T-Body because (a) 95% of the Jetta forums say to clean it; and (b) the VW tech said to do so.

I might aswell while I'm there.

Whats a throttle valve go for, btw?

[NoOsH]

Replaced those back in December for $350.


where in the hell did you take it! wires and plugs are usually less than 20 bucks... (depending on how many cylinders). and their usually pretty easy to replace yourself. $350 just seems quite a bit too high.

[DaveSavesTheDay]

where in the hell did you take it! wires and plugs are usually less than 20 bucks... (depending on how many cylinders). and their usually pretty easy to replace yourself. $350 just seems quite a bit too high.

My mechanic. I needed a full engine tune-up. The Sparkplugs and wires were $180

[irishslappop]

My mechanic. I needed a full engine tune-up. The Sparkplugs and wires were $180

seriously, bro, buy a manual and start working on your own car. It would have probably taken you 1.5 or 2 hours since you've never done them before, but wires and plugs for a four cylinder are like 70 bucks. Worth you time? yeah. along with saving money you get experience and can do more complicated things that your mechanic will rape you in the *** for.

[trumpeter]

VROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!

[rh15951]

seriously, bro, buy a manual and start working on your own car. It would have probably taken you 1.5 or 2 hours since you've never done them before, but wires and plugs for a four cylinder are like 70 bucks. Worth you time? yeah. along with saving money you get experience and can do more complicated things that your mechanic will rape you in the *** for.

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[DaveSavesTheDay]

seriously, bro, buy a manual and start working on your own car. It would have probably taken you 1.5 or 2 hours since you've never done them before, but wires and plugs for a four cylinder are like 70 bucks. Worth you time? yeah. along with saving money you get experience and can do more complicated things that your mechanic will rape you in the *** for.

Nah, man. I had the wires and plugs priced everywhere. $180 was the cheapest.

[nisakss]

So, yesterday I felt the need to touch myself when looking at some photos of the new Aston Martin DBS in dark red...

[DaveSavesTheDay]

So, yesterday I felt the need to touch myself when looking at some photos of the new Aston Martin DBS in dark red...

Those are seriously sexy

[OkSeriouslyI'mNotSade]

Yeah, I'm going to bring it to my uncle this weekend. He's a mechanic, and although he mainly works on Hondas, I don't assume cleaning the injectors would be much more different. I'll give him a case of beer or something, and it should save me a ton.

How much did the reader run you?

idk like 20 bucks, hahaha.

[MyFriendOfMisery]

What do you guys think about the new Corvette ZR1?

[DaveSavesTheDay]

Are imports really all that different from other cars? Like, I can understand different computers and such, but is there seriously different "tools" for a VW, compared to say, a GM?

[funkyhoney]

Are imports really all that different from other cars? Like, I can understand different computers and such, but is there seriously different "tools" for a VW, compared to say, a GM?

You mean like a tire iron type tool or...?

They certainly aren't as **** as GM that's for sure.

[DaveSavesTheDay]

You mean like a tire iron type tool or...?

They certainly aren't as **** as GM that's for sure.

I have no idea. I'm just tired of hearing "Oh, sorry. That's a Jetta. I don't have the proper tools to work on it" speech.

[funkyhoney]

I have no idea. I'm just tired of hearing "Oh, sorry. That's a Jetta. I don't have the proper tools to work on it" speech.

Pfft, they just don't know what they're doing.

Generally repairs and parts will cost more as you need to get legit parts imported because there are no aftermarket parts made. Only downside to my Honda.

[DaveSavesTheDay]

Pfft, they just don't know what they're doing.

Generally repairs and parts will cost more as you need to get legit parts imported because there are no aftermarket parts made. Only downside to my Honda.

See, I want/need a Honda. My uncle has been a Honda mechanic for 25+ years now. It would make life so much easier.

[funkyhoney]

See, I want/need a Honda. My uncle has been a Honda mechanic for 25+ years now. It would make life so much easier.

Yes, yes it would. They're probably my favourite Jap manufacturer aside from Subaru.

Plus you can get a good 300,000 out of a well maintained Honda.

[HELLonWHEELS]

I got a car problem. My car, 01 Infinity I30, is getting 13mpg. It used to get around 18. None of the in car lights are on. No noticeable differences. I did get my tires changed so may be those guys ****ed with the car. I dunno.

[funkyhoney]

Mine gets around 30... If I've added it right, stupid imperial terms.

Using different fuel?

[DaveSavesTheDay]

I've been using 94 octane in my car (the highest I can find in Ottawa) since the rough idle issue.

I don't notice a damn bloody difference besides the fact that it was $15 more to fill up.

[HELLonWHEELS]

Mine gets around 30... If I've added it right, stupid imperial terms.

Using different fuel?

No same kind. Its been a while since the oil has been changed may be the fuel pump is dirty(that does make sense right?).

[funkyhoney]

I've been using 94 octane in my car (the highest I can find in Ottawa) since the rough idle issue.

I don't notice a damn bloody difference besides the fact that it was $15 more to fill up.

It's funny because 95 octane is the standard here :p

[DaveSavesTheDay]

It's funny because 95 octane is the standard here :p

Damn.

Our's goes like this:

Regular
87 octane

Mid-grade
89 octane

Premium
91 octane

Super premium
94 octane

And I had to drive a good 15 minutes to find a station that sold the 94

[Polyamarous]

95 is pretty standard here as well (I think it is in fact the minimum in this country. We can get 100 from shell over here as well.

[DaveSavesTheDay]

Holy ****.

What does that cost?

[rh15951]

A lot - It's over £1 ($2) a litre :( and that's for standard 95.

[DaveSavesTheDay]

A lot - It's over £1 ($2) a litre :( and that's for standard 95.

:eek:

I payed $1.16 (give or take a cent or two) for 94.

[Polyamarous]

Taxes in britain are just insane compared to the rest of the world. Cigarettes especially.

I'm not sure the exact price of 100, I just remember the near heart attack moment of paying for a full tank. Bank account taking one for the team there.

[rh15951]

Taxes in britain are just insane compared to the rest of the world. Cigarettes especially.

I'm not sure the exact price of 100, I just remember the near heart attack moment of paying for a full tank. Bank account taking one for the team there.

In your average car there's no difference between using 95 and 100 anyway.

[Chilifanthatsme]

Around me, the best stations i've seen are charging 106.9p for diesel, thats two supermarkets that are 20 mins down the motorway. My local ones are 109.9 and theres a couple on the main A road (A38) near that are 111.5 - 114.9 i've seen.

Argh.

[Polyamarous]

In your average car there's no difference between using 95 and 100 anyway.

This is what most displeased me.

Around me, the best stations i've seen are charging 106.9p for diesel, thats two supermarkets that are 20 mins down the motorway. My local ones are 109.9 and theres a couple on the main A road (A38) near that are 111.5 - 114.9 i've seen.

Argh.

http://www.petrolprices.com/

Immensely useful.

[DaveSavesTheDay]

Prices we're hovring around 1.08 per L today for 87.

I don't even want to venture to wonder what the 95 would run me over here.

[thelowsoundofbass]

I am going to move to Mexico. Something like $30 to fill up the tank of a truck. I saw it with my own eyes.

lowsound

[Understanding In a Crash]

Higher octane engines FTL.

I'd rather have a slow *** car that gets 29 mpg city driving then have to take anything past 91+ octane and get -20 mpg.

[Understanding In a Crash]

I'm looking at new cars... American Big Boys...

http://727tj.tripod.com/xp6210213.jpg
2001 Pontiac Grand Prix

http://www.familycar.com/RoadTests/DodgeStratusRT/Images/LeftRear.jpg
Dodge Stratus

[funkyhoney]

Damn.

Our's goes like this:

Regular
87 octane

Mid-grade
89 octane

Premium
91 octane

Super premium
94 octane

And I had to drive a good 15 minutes to find a station that sold the 94

Regular
91

Mid-grade
95 (also we now have E10 95 which is a 10% ethanol blend, 2c a litre cheaper)

Premium
98 (occasionally you can get E10 98)


Dunno about others, never take the time to look.

[DaveSavesTheDay]

Regular
91

Mid-grade
95 (also we now have E10 95 which is a 10% ethanol blend, 2c a litre cheaper)

Premium
98 (occasionally you can get E10 98)


Dunno about others, never take the time to look.

Yeah, both our regular and mid-grade have 10% ethanol in them.

[HELLonWHEELS]

I got to drive a manual Mini Cooper S today. Holy **** that car is fun to drive.

[funkyhoney]

I got to drive a manual Mini Cooper S today. Holy **** that car is fun to drive.

Haha, I love mini's, they go like no tomorrow. The new Liberty's are fun to drive to.

[irishslappop]

Higher octane engines FTL.

I'd rather have a slow *** car that gets 29 mpg city driving then have to take anything past 91+ octane and get -20 mpg.

well the only time you actually NEED high octane is with an engine that is built for high compression [unless your racing this isn't going to happen] or your car has a turbo/super charger. I'd rather have a car with a little more get up and go for 9 extra miles to the gallon.

Have you ever driven a FAST car? it changes your perspective on fuel economy :lol: I cant wait till they get the hydrogen cars out. I'll take a zero emmisions car over a super fast one

[funkyhoney]

well the only time you actually NEED high octane is with an engine that is built for high compression [unless your racing this isn't going to happen] or your car has a turbo/super charger. I'd rather have a car with a little more get up and go for 9 extra miles to the gallon.

Have you ever driven a FAST car? it changes your perspective on fuel economy :lol: I cant wait till they get the hydrogen cars out. I'll take a zero emmisions car over a super fast one

I recon it'll take some time to get hydrogen perfected, in gas form you'd need a tank bigger than your car. In liquid form it needs to be kept at some -260 degrees celcius (I believe).

[Understanding In a Crash]

Have you ever driven a FAST car? it changes your perspective on fuel economy
It wouldn't for anyone in the right mind. Gas is going to break past $4.00 this summer for 87 octane. Apparently to car companies it doesn't either. Ford announced the end of their V8 and GM is on the table following suit. My day will come to own a fast vehicle but it definitely isn't happening in the real world anytime soon unless I win lotto.

[nicatterberry]

I can't see any American car manufacturer ending their V8 engines. The LSx series of engines get pretty decent gas mileage, why end it.

[irishslappop]

I can't see any American car manufacturer ending their V8 engines. The LSx series of engines get pretty decent gas mileage, why end it.

LSx get pretty bad gas milage actually, the reason their cars get half decent milage is the 6 Speed. usually the T56 tranny.

[funkyhoney]

LSx get pretty bad gas milage actually, the reason their cars get half decent milage is the 6 Speed. usually the T56 tranny.

Good point, most big family cars over here now (in particular Ford and Holdens) are coming with 6spd autos as standard instead of the 4. Most small cars are still optional auto.

[Understanding In a Crash]

I can't see any American car manufacturer ending their V8 engines. The LSx series of engines get pretty decent gas mileage, why end it.

Because it's going to be the law. Bush signed some environmental act that claims in America by 2020 all new civilian vehicles need to average out 35 mpg city driving. Plus emission laws are strapping down and the v8 just won't be possible. I'm not saying you wont have v8 power anymore because I'd take a turbocharged v6 over a sloppy *** American v8 ANYDAY.

EDIT: President Bush has signed the Energy Bill passed in the House that sets Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards at 35 mpg for ALL vehicles.

In the page after it highlights title "END OF THE V8"... how fitting. Apparently Ford is going to be using a 3.5 V6 to replace their infamous 4.6 v8. General Motors confirms that it's Ultra V8 is dead. No plans on what they are replacing that with.

[nicatterberry]

Pretty much the end of American Muscle imo.

[HELLonWHEELS]

I doubt that its going to be as strict as you they say. There will always be cars that are the "exception." Just like some cars can get around the 150mph speed limit in Germany.

[irishslappop]

Pretty much the end of American Muscle imo.

Now you're gonna know the gear heads from the rich pricks that just buy a corvette. All the old blocks are gonna be used and reused and reforged ect ect. The V8 wont go away, its just gonna be hard to find one that your not gonna have to completely rebuild.

[funkyhoney]

Because it's going to be the law. Bush signed some environmental act that claims in America by 2020 all new civilian vehicles need to average out 35 mpg city driving. Plus emission laws are strapping down and the v8 just won't be possible. I'm not saying you wont have v8 power anymore because I'd take a turbocharged v6 over a sloppy *** American v8 ANYDAY.

EDIT: President Bush has signed the Energy Bill passed in the House that sets Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards at 35 mpg for ALL vehicles.

In the page after it highlights title "END OF THE V8"... how fitting. Apparently Ford is going to be using a 3.5 V6 to replace their infamous 4.6 v8. General Motors confirms that it's Ultra V8 is dead. No plans on what they are replacing that with.

In what cars are they using a V6 instead of a V8? Over here they use straight 6's...

[Chilifanthatsme]

What'd be a car with good (preferabbly very good) MPG, good boot size, cheap. Doesn't need to be super duper fast but better than my current car, which isn't difficult...

UK btw.

Lol, sounds like a gear thread :p

Or a website that compares cars with details like MPG etc.

[irishslappop]

for all you MPGers out there:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vf0JzfElGY

[Polyamarous]

Are those small blue things that stick out of bridges on motorways amd point at the road speed cameras?

Only the english will understand that one.

[Understanding In a Crash]

I doubt that its going to be as strict as you they say. There will always be cars that are the "exception." Just like some cars can get around the 150mph speed limit in Germany.
I don't understand how that has to do with exception. I mean I know a Hyundai Sonata can get 140 mph in America... SO WHAT? The law is the law...

[Understanding In a Crash]

This video is for the men who drive the rx7 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_qzKpuGR2U

[thelowsoundofbass]

For everyone that has ever dissed a smart car, I give you this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPQIizRp9ck

lowsound