KW (Tri-Cities) Thread

[Slartibartfast]

Originally Posted by mountainside

Hey everybody - Matt (Harbinger) and I are trying to get a head count for who all is interested in a beach cruise on Sunday. We're thinking either a full beach day + cruise OR head out and get there in time for sunset.

If you're in, let us know what preference you have in terms of time. We're working on a route right now and will have printed maps/directions if this is a go.

Unfortunately my weekend is booked solid. I'd love to join you, but I forget what my wife and kids look like.

[RedFR-s]

Originally Posted by mountainside

Hey everybody - Matt (Harbinger) and I are trying to get a head count for who all is interested in a beach cruise on Sunday. We're thinking either a full beach day + cruise OR head out and get there in time for sunset.

If you're in, let us know what preference you have in terms of time. We're working on a route right now and will have printed maps/directions if this is a go.

I'm in for an evening cruise for Sat or Sun. (working both days) I'm free after 5pm both days if all goes alright.

[Rutter]

So I remember at our last meet someone asking if f anyone has had to get a new fuel pump, but I was in another conversation and didn't catch it all. Has anyone had to get one?

The reason I ask is because I just got back from the dealership and guess what I'm getting

[Slartibartfast]

Originally Posted by Rutter

So I remember at our last meet someone asking if f anyone has had to get a new fuel pump, but I was in another conversation and didn't catch it all. Has anyone had to get one?

The reason I ask is because I just got back from the dealership and guess what I'm getting

I got the new pump a few weeks ago. No more crickets with Petro Canada 94. Whoo hoo!

They flashed my ECU with new programing (not fuel pump related) a few days later, if they offer to do it at the same time don't do it. The Flash messed with throttle linearity (is that a word?) I'm tempted to have them flash it back, but I know I'll be doing Perrin's ECUtech sooner or later.

[Slartibartfast]

Lenore took a rock to the hood and windshield today. Could be the loudest noise I've ever heard from inside a car. I thought I'd been shot! Hood can be repaired, windshield... not so much. I have pics, but can't post them at the moment.
I turned around and found the rock. Nasty, nasty big f'n rock.

[Demandred7]

Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

Lenore took a rock to the hood and windshield today. Could be the loudest noice I've ever heard from inside a car. I thought I'd been shot! Hood can be repaired, windshield... not so much. I have pics, but can't post them at the moment.
I turned around and found the rock. Nasty, nasty big f'n rock.

That sucks. Were you behind some sort of truck and it kicked it up?

I have had sizeable rocks hit the windshield before and I totally know what you mean about sounding like someone shot you.

I have also had a pair of kids throw a rock at my RSX that I had about 7+ years ago.

Hopefully Lenore gets repaired quickly.

[naking]

Originally Posted by Rutter

So I remember at our last meet someone asking if f anyone has had to get a new fuel pump, but I was in another conversation and didn't catch it all. Has anyone had to get one?

The reason I ask is because I just got back from the dealership and guess what I'm getting

Had a new pump put on quite a while ago (~3,000km ago) and for the first ~1,000Km there were no crickets.
But, they slowly came back....and they are just as bad! I'm always using Shell 91, but need to try Petro 94.

[mountainside]

Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

I got the new pump a few weeks ago. No more crickets with Petro Canada 94. Whoo hoo!

They flashed my ECU with new programing (not fuel pump related) a few days later, if they offer to do it at the same time don't do it. The Flash messed with throttle linearity (is that a word?) I'm tempted to have them flash it back, but I know I'll be doing Perrin's ECUtech sooner or later.

We have this part on order, actually, so thanks for the heads up.

I've been thinking about getting this ECU/TechStream kit for some light modding - does anyone have experience with this?

[Slartibartfast]

Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

Lenore took a rock to the hood and windshield today. Could be the loudest noise I've ever heard from inside a car. I thought I'd been shot! Hood can be repaired, windshield... not so much. I have pics, but can't post them at the moment.
I turned around and found the rock. Nasty, nasty big f'n rock.

Yup, that's the culprit. I have been taunting it and calling it names all day.


If anyone know a good punishment for this nasty chunk of limestone, I'm all ears.
Does anyone have an industrial press that I could crush it slowly (very slowly, this rock must suffer).
I would keep it's powdered remains as a lesson to other rocks and stones who think that they can get away with smashing into windshields.


I kinda like pretending I have a gun sight in my windshield. I need a "LAUNCH MISSLE" button on my steering wheel.


I don't think Apple Autoglass can fill this. jk
It's hard to tell in the picture, but that crack ring is about 6 inches across.

[TOZER]

Jesus Christ

[Slartibartfast]

Originally Posted by TOZER

Jesus Christ

I think that's exactly what I said when I got my hearing back.

[Rutter]

DAYUM!!! If it did that to your windshield what did it do to the hood!?!?

That rock must pay!!!

[Rutter]

What's the word on a lake cruise this Saturday-Sunday?

[Harbinger of Darkness]

Looks like rain tomorrow, so Sunday is a go for cruise. I'm still trying to figure out a route with minimal LEO interference. Will post asap.