Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Oh I got my car back today. Unfortunetly, the new part didn't fix the issue. The next step is to call HQ in Cali but the service hotline is closed on weekends (makes no sense since one would think weekends would be busiest) but w/e.

I'll drive around for the next 2 days smelling gasoline (which I oddly like) then drop the car off Tuesday morning for continued troubleshooting. Kinda frustrating but at least the car is still working, compared to the major issues I've seen on here and elsewhere.

So they fucking guessed? It's stupidly easy to test those things. Pathetic.

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by jsimon7777

I got spanked with a hairbrush.

The rare times I spank my kids, I use my hand.

Originally Posted by lizbrayan

I grew up in a spanish home, where any women in the house would use their little foam slippers that one would think would not hurt one bit. When i tell you that these women would throw these slippers so that theyd turn corners and find you under a bed. It was scary

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I forgot about hairbrushes and slippers!

My mom had brushes with metal handles and holy hell those hurt.

Surprised that chopsticks don't give me PTSD.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Phijkchu

An attempt at an attempt. That was the most painful thing I've had to write.

Wait until college. Make sure you go to a real university that requires a decent mix of liberal arts no matter what the major. It's worth it.

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

So they fucking guessed? It's stupidly easy to test those things. Pathetic.

*shrug*

Dunno, didn't bother to ask how they knew it was the fuel sending unit. They said it was broken and simply sloshing around in the tank (my recollection could be off).

I'm not too worried because its only costing me little time outta my day, dealership is only 3 miles from my house. Hope they figure it out before I head back to work and before track day on the 14th.

[p1l0t]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

So they fucking guessed? It's stupidly easy to test those things. Pathetic.

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[finch1750]

Originally Posted by lizbrayan

I grew up in a spanish home, where any women in the house would use their little foam slippers that one would think would not hurt one bit. When i tell you that these women would throw these slippers so that theyd turn corners and find you under a bed. It was scary

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[Phijkchu]

Any tips for working on cars on a further extent than changing filters and oil?

[lizbrayan]

Originally Posted by finch1750

I just died lmfao

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[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Phijkchu

Any tips for working on cars on a further extent than changing filters and oil?

It's a lifestyle thing. Your very first jobs will be the most expensive because you'll be buying lots of basic tools.

If you need a tool to do the job properly, don't think twice. Buy it. You will use it again.

Always refer to the factory service manual. A Haynes manual is a distant second but it may also offer some tips not given in the factory publication.

[Andrew025]

This may be a documentary on one of you.


[ame]http://youtu.be/tUkE9qaVgmo[/ame]

[jawn]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

It's a lifestyle thing. Your very first jobs will be the most expensive because you'll be buying lots of basic tools.

If you need a tool to do the job properly, don't think twice. Buy it. You will use it again.

Always refer to the factory service manual. A Haynes manual is a distant second but it may also offer some tips not given in the factory publication.

If someone on the internet says it'll take an hour, budget for two or three.

[lizbrayan]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

It's a lifestyle thing. Your very first jobs will be the most expensive because you'll be buying lots of basic tools.

If you need a tool to do the job properly, don't think twice. Buy it. You will use it again.

Always refer to the factory service manual. A Haynes manual is a distant second but it may also offer some tips not given in the factory publication.

I just spend 1300$ on tools and thats just a basic set up, 111 peice wrench and ratchet set, electric impact gun and some sockets for the gun. Very very basic set but it will last me a life time

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[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by Phijkchu

Any tips for working on cars on a further extent than changing filters and oil?

Buy a project car??

Im not really a car person as much as I am a computer person. I learned how to build and fix computers by jumping into the deep end, if you will. Suppose the same can be said about cars, though much more complex than a box with hardware.

Then again, a very competent mechanic can say a car is simply a metal box with... a bunch of hardware.

Originally Posted by Andrew025

This may be a documentary on one of you.

Jesus, that's more scary than Ju-on..

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by Phijkchu

Any tips for working on cars on a further extent than changing filters and oil?

Spend good money for good tools, not cap from auto zone. Craftsman is totally decent. Check ebay for everything before buying. Ratcheting wrenches are AMAZING. Obviously everything is metric so you don't necessarily need standard sockets but sometimes you need deepwell sockets. I suggest getting them in sets cuz you'll need that one that one time and it's a pain to drop everything and go to Sears. Also sets are cheaper. A universal joint it's great to have. 3/8 drive ratchets are fine but a 1/2 is needed sometimes. Get a extending magnet thing to pick up bolts you dropped too