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sshole · 03-13-2014, 08:30 AM

I wasn't sure if it was the crosswinds or the tires making me track all over these stupid concrete roads in HR.

It's probably both, though. I was swerving like a drunk person on my drive to work.

kanundrum · 03-13-2014, 10:41 AM

Winds were throwing around my 4700lbs SUV last night around 11pm LOL.

MmmHamSandwich · 03-13-2014, 04:13 PM

Finally took the ole girl into the dealer for the slight burning smell when stationary. Put dye in my oil. Gonna return next week. They suspect they'll need to pull the engine to get at whatever gasket is leaking. Oil level has always been great, probably a real slow leak, eh... More trouble than I was hoping for a slight oil leak but might as well get it done while under warranty.

Anything else I should get done while they're at it?

FRSure · 03-13-2014, 05:23 PM

Hey just a question for you people...

Half my vehicle is getting repainted because of a rear end accident.. What special care do I need to do with the paint?
Can I wash it, wax it, how should i baby the paint to let the paint cure?

AdamBomb518 · 03-13-2014, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRSure

Hey just a question for you people...

Half my vehicle is getting repainted because of a rear end accident.. What special care do I need to do with the paint?
Can I wash it, wax it, how should i baby the paint to let the paint cure?

Just nothing super harsh. They'll probably wet sand and use a machine buffer on your car after painting anyways, and most paints now-a-days are cured very quick. No auto car washes (as they can have harsh chemicals to make up for not physically touching the car). After a week or so you'll be good for whatever.

BoostinIX · 03-13-2014, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MmmHamSandwich

Finally took the ole girl into the dealer for the slight burning smell when stationary. Put dye in my oil. Gonna return next week. They suspect they'll need to pull the engine to get at whatever gasket is leaking. Oil level has always been great, probably a real slow leak, eh... More trouble than I was hoping for a slight oil leak but might as well get it done while under warranty.

Anything else I should get done while they're at it?

http://www.raceseng.com/cam-plate-20...r-s-subaru-brz

Did you/they check that?

MmmHamSandwich · 03-13-2014, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostinIX

http://www.raceseng.com/cam-plate-20...r-s-subaru-brz

Did you/they check that?

I think that is one of the two culprits they suspected. Thanks for the link, says out of stock but I'll give them a call anyway.

D4S · 03-13-2014, 11:03 PM

YES, F1 is back. New regulations and turbos. Should be a good season.

Grimlock · 03-14-2014, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRSure

Hey just a question for you people...

Half my vehicle is getting repainted because of a rear end accident.. What special care do I need to do with the paint?
Can I wash it, wax it, how should i baby the paint to let the paint cure?

I'd avoid waxing it for a while. ~3-4 weeks. Also, even though paints cure pretty fast, they seem to take a longer time to harden. They seem to get swirls and whatnot easier when freshly painted than after a while.

When my dad had his Miata repainted last year, letting it sit out in the sun for a while made the car give off a bit of a 'paint shop' smell, even though the car sat longer than normal under the heat lamps.

If I were you, I'd keep it clean, refrain from waxing it, and park it out in the sun for a while for three to four weeks.

FRSure · 03-14-2014, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Grimlock

I'd avoid waxing it for a while. ~3-4 weeks. Also, even though paints cure pretty fast, they seem to take a longer time to harden. They seem to get swirls and whatnot easier when freshly painted than after a while.

When my dad had his Miata repainted last year, letting it sit out in the sun for a while made the car give off a bit of a 'paint shop' smell, even though the car sat longer than normal under the heat lamps.

If I were you, I'd keep it clean, refrain from waxing it, and park it out in the sun for a while for three to four weeks.

Damn. It's gonna be hard to keep it clean.. I saw on weather channel that we might get another snow storm on Monday. -_-
VA

camelflage · 03-14-2014, 12:27 PM

lolololololol...

BoostinIX · 03-14-2014, 12:31 PM

Also doesn't hurt to ask the paint shop about it. If they're a decent shop, they know their supplies and the timelines for it.

dt's ft86 · 03-14-2014, 12:53 PM

Guys what's the best set of lowering springs for stance and quality of ride for the price. I'm running 18 motegi wheels. 235/40/18 +45 offset...thanks..was offered a set of buddy club racing coilovers installed for 700...what u guys think?

sshole · 03-14-2014, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dt's ft86

Guys what's the best set of lowering springs for stance and quality of ride for the price. I'm running 18 motegi wheels. 235/40/18 +45 offset...thanks..was offered a set of buddy club racing coilovers installed for 700...what u guys think?

There's just so much fail in this post.

"Best," "lowering springs," "stance," and "quality of ride" should never be used in the same sentence.

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sshole Banned Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: BRZ Location: VA Posts: 594 Thanks: 201 Thanked 389 Times in 195 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I wasn't sure if it was the crosswinds or the tires making me track all over these stupid concrete roads in HR. It's probably both, though. I was swerving like a drunk person on my drive to work.

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FRSure Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: Toyota Location: VA Posts: 583 Thanks: 183 Thanked 121 Times in 78 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Hey just a question for you people... Half my vehicle is getting repainted because of a rear end accident.. What special care do I need to do with the paint? Can I wash it, wax it, how should i baby the paint to let the paint cure?

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