10-15-2022, 12:01 AM | #19657 |
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10-15-2022, 09:52 AM | #19658 |
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10-15-2022, 03:45 PM | #19659 |
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It's been so long since I've had a jalopy that had to resort to the parts store miracle fixes, I don't remember what either smells like!
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10-18-2022, 12:47 AM | #19660 | |
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They probably could have sold the alignment better if they really wanted to push it on you. Saying it is factory maint schedule is weird. Could have easily said the wear on your tires that need to be replaced are a sign that your car needs an alignment. Also, they usually recommend alignment after new tires, regardless of wear of old tires. As long as wear seems normal on your tires, no need to do an alignment after new tires. |
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10-20-2022, 09:59 AM | #19661 | |
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Alignment is eh. I autocross a ton and had a performance alignment done about 13k miles ago maxing out front camber and zero toe all around. Tire's haven't seen any weird wear, so I've left it. I found even my SO's Sentra at 90k miles hasn't needed one since new and her tires wear fine and drives straight. Don't don't get me started on my WRX - probably hasn't had an alignment in 8+ years as the front adjustments are all rusted in place. As far as the transmission fluid, mine was kinda hard to get into gear when I got it at 26k miles. Once I remember thinking I was in first, but I guess it was halfway and made some great grinding sounds for a second. Fluid came out BLACK. I replaced it with Motul 300. The stock fluid leaves a bit to be desired. I usually change the Motul every other year now as I autocross and this is about 50 events, plus ~10k miles. For the average street car, 15-20k seems about right if you want to actually enjoy shifting well. The Motul fluid might be a hair better feeling than OEM, but lasts a lot longer. I'd suggest Motul or Redline for your next change - the dealer might even use your fluids for you. Or take it to an independent shop. I get sticking with OEM parts for a lot of things, but this is one of them you'd want to upgrade. But either way, not bad for 5 years. Cars cost money to maintain.
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10-20-2022, 10:06 AM | #19662 |
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I don't have anything awesome to contribute really, but here it goes:
Put the spare tire and tools back in and removed my microphone setup that goes from the backseat through the trunk to the exhaust. Autox season is over
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10-22-2022, 01:29 PM | #19663 |
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I haven't posted my car in a while, so I figured I would. A few things have changed. Unfortunately my STI lip kit was the victim of my new location's drive ways and both the front lip and passenger side skirt had been horribly damaged. I will admit, I do like the naked look. Gave her a good wash and wax this morning. It's pretty hard to keep the car clean in the desert and doesn't help we keep having random ran fall.
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10-23-2022, 02:04 AM | #19664 |
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My first upgrade on my new (to me) BRZ. Listened to a few different clips online of exhausts and decided the Invidia N2 was the sound I liked the most. Deeper sound, without too much rasp. Plus the N2 was decently priced. Win/Win.
I've done exhausts in the past so it was pretty easy install. One thing that was a lifesaver was using an exhaust hanger tool to push the old hangers out. Never used one before, saved a lot of time and strain on my hands haha. Overall I am happy with the exhaust. There is some drone on the highway but that was to be expected from some reviews I have read. I don't drive on the highway often, and I think I read the drone is reduced after new headers are put in...but that's a little further down the road The one thing that took the longest was getting the tips straight and even. Not perfect, but it's as good as I was able to get it. |
10-23-2022, 03:52 AM | #19665 | |
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10-23-2022, 02:25 PM | #19666 |
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10-24-2022, 07:34 PM | #19667 |
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Drove it to work and back in the rain. Figured since it has been kicked out of the garage for the Evora engine rebuild right now might as well drive it since it is sitting outside anyway. Drove slow due to having cycled out cup 2 tires on it right now.
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10-26-2022, 08:42 PM | #19668 |
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Chasing a friends V8 6spd Audi S5 around Sydney Motorsports Park . Doing 130mph down Brabham straight.
I have not been on this track since 2020,22 years ago, when I hit 166mph on my Yamaha R1.
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Put it away for the winter.
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11-04-2022, 08:53 PM | #19670 |
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Are you running a blower for a hail bubble all winter long underneath an awning?
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