Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Andrew025]

Put a stereo in this morning while my car was under a sheet of ice...

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

When my son and I took off the wheels last weekend I was shocked how stiff and rusted the lugs and studs were. It had been 1 year 5000 miles and my car lives in the garage in San jose ca and doesn't see rain. It has aftermarket lugs. I've owned lots of cars, never seen it that bad. I did a wire brush to them and a thin film of anti seize.

Hmmm... That's crazy.

I'll curse you for jinxing me if my lugs ever shit the bed.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Andrew025

Put a stereo in this morning while my car was under a sheet of ice...

You're an animal.

[Andrew025]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

You're an animal.

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[Ultramaroon]

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Hmmm... That's crazy.

I'll curse you for jinxing me if my lugs ever shit the bed.

Rightfully so.

[Sarlacc]

Originally Posted by cjd

Because it is OEM, it's evidently worth $0.02 - if it were aftermarket, it would be worth perhaps $3200 with only a few hundred miles on the parts (perhaps even more...)

OE wheels are cheap because few people like them, and lots of people have them. The Brembo package? It doesn't strike me that it's quite the same.

And if I'm just crazy, on the shelf they will sit, satisfying my sense of value perfectly.

Aha, now I understand your point!
I'm probably a little dimwitted in such matters, I usually just take the car to the dealer and have them replace broken or worn parts with the same original parts.
Except for wheels. I have the original wheels stashed away for the day I want to sell the car. Aftermarket wheels, even my shiny Enkeis, makes the car less desirable on the Norwegian market.

[cjd]

Originally Posted by Andrew025

Put a stereo in this morning while my car was under a sheet of ice...

Nope. Not working on the car in this cold.

Did you get all the stock stuff working? steering wheel controls, aux/usb port, backup camera? I have been cursed with a (nearly brand new) phone that doesn't get along with Subaru's HU... so I now need to replace the HU. Just starting research.

Looks nice!

[krayzie]

Rust resistant plating from McGard here. The version sold at Crappy Tire is exactly the same minus the surface treatment but only 1/3 of the price at $129 CAD.



Funny how I bought this from Japan and it is Made in Buffalo NY which is not that far from here.

[krayzie]

Fucking it's so cold here I'm having a hard time with the fuel door release on the old Lexus. Once I managed to get the fuel door open the door won't close shut until I take the car for a wash with hot water.

[Ultramaroon]

Happy New Year to my Eastern Time Homies.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Happy New Year to my Eastern Time Homies.

Thanks! Right back at ya. Though I'm not staying up for another couple hours to do it real time.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Thanks! Right back at ya. Though I'm not staying up for another couple hours to do it real time.

lol I'll take it. Stay toasty.

[Cole]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Happy New Year to my Eastern Time Homies.