Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

Isn't it NOT supposed to have windows?

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It isn't the best plan no.

[cjd]

Originally Posted by nextcar

And the camera too...

But in all seriousness, a good camera costs about $60, the pre-made harness about $25, and you can get the stock touchscreen head unit (if you don't already have it) for about $100 from the large supply of #totaled cars... I got a head unit with touch screen, bespoke audio and navigation from a totaled car for $200.

A cheap, fun, and highly practical addition to the car. I highly recommend.

I removed it... Space is taken. I can sorta see with my rear-facing dashcam but its a very small screen. Not sure what other options might exist, maybe something Bluetooth... Curious now.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

I've been thinking about adding a backup camera to the car. Lots of children in my neighborhood and many occasions where they run away from their parents and like to come toward me when leaving for work...

I thought we had laws against child labor.

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by cjd

I removed it... Space is taken. I can sorta see with my rear-facing dashcam but its a very small screen. Not sure what other options might exist, maybe something Bluetooth... Curious now.

You could probably get small dash mounted screen for it

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[Boomerang]

Installed the RSR superdowns today!!

Big job but got it done without breaking or scratching anything thanks to the awesome guides on the forum..

Handles nicer now..

A bit firmer on bumps etc but nothing major..

Time for a beer now

[cjd]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

You could probably get small dash mounted screen for it

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Yeah, but if I'm going to start having more crap sitting around I'd be as likely to move the dash-cams (which currently sit below a 1din HU) and go with a different HU with screen, etc. I just need to put a little thought into layout and design to get it all set up right so stuff isn't in the way and is properly mounted, etc. I already have a separate screen with the phone, and there are cameras I could use with that, but none seem to be discretely mounted...

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Boomerang

Installed the RSR superdowns today!!

Big job but got it done without breaking or scratching anything thanks to the awesome guides on the forum..

Handles nicer now..

A bit firmer on bumps etc but nothing major..

Time for a beer now

It we'll settle a bit more after a week or so. Once it does get it aligned.

[Boomerang]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

It we'll settle a bit more after a week or so. Once it does get it aligned.

Yep, already planned..

I did find my rear LHS was higher before and after though?

Only by about 5mm but am wondering why..

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Boomerang

Yep, already planned..

I did find my rear LHS was higher before and after though?

Only by about 5mm but am wondering why..

You made sure the end of the wring was lined up right? Most common issue we see here.

[Boomerang]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

You made sure the end of the wring was lined up right? Most common issue we see here.

Sure did, the strange thing is it was higher before and after I changed the springs...

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Boomerang

Sure did, the strange thing is it was higher before and after I changed the springs...

Is it higher or is the other side lower? Maybe a bad shock?

[Cole]

Originally Posted by Boomerang

Installed the RSR superdowns today!!

Big job but got it done without breaking or scratching anything thanks to the awesome guides on the forum..

Handles nicer now..

A bit firmer on bumps etc but nothing major..

Time for a beer now

Doing springs was fun. Not a horrible job for a single person, but I did it the lazy man's way without a spring compressor and used the car as the compressor. Hardest part was getting the rear strut back in and properly lined up.

[Boomerang]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Is it higher or is the other side lower? Maybe a bad shock?

RH front before 660mm, after 640mm
RH rear before 670mm, after 645mm
LH front before 660mm, after 640mm
LH rear before 672mm, after 648mm


?

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Boomerang

RH front before 660mm, after 640mm
RH rear before 670mm, after 645mm
LH front before 660mm, after 640mm
LH rear before 672mm, after 648mm


?

Ya but which is "proper"? The 672 or the 670? Not that 2 mm is any real concern.