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BigFatFlip · 04-27-2017, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JeremyR

lol man i regret selling them, but i thought i was done with cars.. :/

PMok · 04-27-2017, 02:59 PM

LOL looks like what I'm seeing here, is a discussion between on one hand, engineer-types, and on the other hand, pragmatic/mechanic-types.

Engineer: I set the torque spec for a reason, why don't you take the 30 seconds to pull out a torque wrench and make sure it's right?

Mechanic: Ain't nobody got time for that, don't you see this line of 15 cars waiting to be done behind this one?!

driggity · 04-27-2017, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by PMok

LOL looks like what I'm seeing here, is a discussion between on one hand, engineer-types, and on the other hand, pragmatic/mechanic-types.

Engineer: I set the torque spec for a reason, why don't you take the 30 seconds to pull out a torque wrench and make sure it's right?

Mechanic: Ain't nobody got time for that, don't you see this line of 15 cars waiting to be done behind this one?!

I'm an engineer and I don't like torque specs. But that may be because I'm not a mechanical engineer and I have to work on the stuff in the field where half the time you can't even fit a torque wrench on there. As long as I can get signals through the system and nothing falls on me I'm happy.

spike021 · 04-27-2017, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JeremyR

Seems like a pretty simple job. I don't own a torque wrench but 50 ft lbs isn't a whole lot, and unless you're doing lug nuts or engine parts, as long as it's tight and you check it in a few days, all is good.

Just let me know when you're free and we'll bust it out, shouldn't take more than a few minutes! And don't worry about paying in boba, save it for some tools

Sure! I was thinking this week but changed my mind to sometime early next week if that works?

I'm washing/detailing my car for the first time Saturday, so I was thinking it'd be better to keep that part of the bumper free/clear this time just so I can give everything the once over.

JeremyR · 04-27-2017, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by spike021

Sure! I was thinking this week but changed my mind to sometime early next week if that works?

I'm washing/detailing my car for the first time Saturday, so I was thinking it'd be better to keep that part of the bumper free/clear this time just so I can give everything the once over.

That works for me! I work mon-fri 8-5 so i'm usually free nights and weekends

Clipdat · 04-27-2017, 06:45 PM

What car wash soap did you decide on?

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Originally Posted by spike021

Sure! I was thinking this week but changed my mind to sometime early next week if that works?

I'm washing/detailing my car for the first time Saturday, so I was thinking it'd be better to keep that part of the bumper free/clear this time just so I can give everything the once over.

BigFatFlip · 04-27-2017, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by driggity

I'm an engineer and I don't like torque specs. But that may be because I'm not a mechanical engineer and I have to work on the stuff in the field where half the time you can't even fit a torque wrench on there. As long as I can get signals through the system and nothing falls on me I'm happy.

Haha, I'm a mechanical engineer and hate torque specs too. I just know I have to go through some trouble to come up with them, so I feel obligated to use them.

spike021 · 04-27-2017, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Clipdat

What car wash soap did you decide on?

Haven't picked one up yet but leaning toward Maguiars. Need to make a trip out to the store later.

Kaotic Lazagna · 04-27-2017, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by spike021

Haven't picked one up yet but leaning toward Maguiars. Need to make a trip out to the store later.

Meguiar's ftw. Costco has a wash and wax soap on sale right now if you want to be lazy about doing a true wash. Haha

spike021 · 04-27-2017, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

Meguiar's ftw. Costco has a wash and wax soap on sale right now if you want to be lazy about doing a true wash. Haha

Nah, gotta do a true wash. I haven't actually washed it yet and I've had it a month and a half. It's filthy and due!

I also chose the Meguiar's Gold bottle.

@Clipdat

Kaotic Lazagna · 04-27-2017, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by spike021

Nah, gotta do a true wash. I haven't actually washed it yet and I've had it a month and a half. It's filthy and due!

I also chose the Meguiar's Gold bottle.

@Clipdat

Oops, I meant true wax. It's a wash soap, but has subtle waxing properties.

spike021 · 04-27-2017, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

Oops, I meant true wax. It's a wash soap, but has subtle waxing properties.

Oh I see. I already have a wax so I'll just use that separately this time after washing the car.

SoNotCool · 04-28-2017, 12:23 AM

just had to cancel the Carbon Clean Out ... due to work schedule of having to work half day on Saturday which is a mandatory OT day for us...

however me and the wife were looking to run up to the Observatory tomorrow if anyone is interested?

Clipdat · 04-28-2017, 12:26 AM

Nice. That's been my go-to car wash soap for several years. I think you will like it.

I picked up a few new car wash soaps to try out when my current bottle of gold glass is empty:

http://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-gloss-shampoo.html

http://www.chemicalguys.com/Mr_Pink_...cws_402_16.htm

Also do let me know what you think of that chemical guys brand claybar. I know you don't have a lot to compare it to though

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Originally Posted by spike021

Nah, gotta do a true wash. I haven't actually washed it yet and I've had it a month and a half. It's filthy and due!

I also chose the Meguiar's Gold bottle.

@Clipdat

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