Today I Learned...

[cjd]

Spare in the Cold is the same. I hate a plug kit in there now... Stupid junk trucks are always shedding screws and nails as they go collecting stuff people put out for trash.

[Spuds]

On Saturday I learned that I am too tall to comfortably sit in a Ford GT at 5'11".

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Spuds

On Saturday I learned that I am too tall to comfortably sit in a Ford GT at 5'11".

Well, that's just too damn bad -

I reckon you will have to find something else to spend that 1.7 + million dollars on -

[JD001]

Originally Posted by nextcar

Today I learned... that if you don't check the pressure in your space saver spare tire for 10 years, it isn't going to help you when you need it most.

Originally Posted by Stephen W.

Many years ago I learned that NOBODY checks the spare tire or most anything else anymore.
I took my 2006 STi in for an “A” service:


Type “A” scheduled maintenance:

• Replace engine oil and filter
• Inspect tire condition and adjust all tire pressures including spare tire
• Inspect and adjust all fluid levels including both differentials
• Inspect operation of all lights, wipers and washers
• Inspect and adjust drive belt tension if necessary
• Service battery
• Inspect axle boot condition
• Lubricate all latches, hinges and locks (hood, doors, fuel door and trunk lid)
• Inspect all steering and suspension components
• Inspect under body for damage
• Road test vehicle

After paying and going out to my car I remembered that the right rear brake light was blown and it wasn’t on the bill. So I went back in to talk to the service manager. He said it must have just blown! I said no, I told the girl to mark it down. As I was saying this I read the sign behind the counter that listed everything that they were to have done and how much it cost for each type of service, A, B or C. I then pointed out to him that I shouldn’t have had to mention the blown tail light as its part of the service to check all lights! So he grabbed a bulb and made up a work order and charged me the part but not the installation. We then walked out to the car to replace the bulb. While the truck was opened I pulled up the floor cover and checked the space saver spare. I had a tool kit sitting on it and when I moved it I could see that the dust and dirt had not been disturbed. I asked him about checking the spare. He said they never check, they don’t have time for that crap! After that day all our Subaru’s have only gone to the dealership for warranty work. EVERYTHING else we have done at the wife’s work or by another shop.

I ran a few French hot hatches (205 GTI, R5 Turbo, R19 Turbo), all with the spare in a cage under the car.. Very annoying, at the time the spares were the proper alloy wheel... very easy to nick and over time the spare would corrode. Easy visual checking, it's still under the car but pressurre checking meant dropping the cage etc...

[bcj]

Originally Posted by JD001

I ran a few French hot hatches (205 GTI, R5 Turbo, R19 Turbo), all with the spare in a cage under the car.. Very annoying, at the time the spares were the proper alloy wheel... very easy to nick and over time the spare would corrode. Easy visual checking, it's still under the car but pressurre checking meant dropping the cage etc...

Do that while it's up on the lift to check the diff and CV boots.
It would be right in your face. Ain't nobody got time for that!

[JD001]

Originally Posted by nextcar

Today I learned... that if you don't check the pressure in your space saver spare tire for 10 years, it isn't going to help you when you need it most.

Originally Posted by Stephen W.

Many years ago I learned that NOBODY checks the spare tire or most anything else anymore.
I took my 2006 STi in for an “A” service:


Type “A” scheduled maintenance:

• Replace engine oil and filter
• Inspect tire condition and adjust all tire pressures including spare tire
• Inspect and adjust all fluid levels including both differentials
• Inspect operation of all lights, wipers and washers
• Inspect and adjust drive belt tension if necessary
• Service battery
• Inspect axle boot condition
• Lubricate all latches, hinges and locks (hood, doors, fuel door and trunk lid)
• Inspect all steering and suspension components
• Inspect under body for damage
• Road test vehicle

After paying and going out to my car I remembered that the right rear brake light was blown and it wasn’t on the bill. So I went back in to talk to the service manager. He said it must have just blown! I said no, I told the girl to mark it down. As I was saying this I read the sign behind the counter that listed everything that they were to have done and how much it cost for each type of service, A, B or C. I then pointed out to him that I shouldn’t have had to mention the blown tail light as its part of the service to check all lights! So he grabbed a bulb and made up a work order and charged me the part but not the installation. We then walked out to the car to replace the bulb. While the truck was opened I pulled up the floor cover and checked the space saver spare. I had a tool kit sitting on it and when I moved it I could see that the dust and dirt had not been disturbed. I asked him about checking the spare. He said they never check, they don’t have time for that crap! After that day all our Subaru’s have only gone to the dealership for warranty work. EVERYTHING else we have done at the wife’s work or by another shop.

Originally Posted by bcj

Do that while it's up on the lift to check the diff and CV boots.
It would be right in your face. Ain't nobody got time for that!

Good thing they were FWD!!

[nextcar]

Originally Posted by Spuds

On Saturday I learned that I am too tall to comfortably sit in a Ford GT at 5'11".

Are you sure? I am 6'3" and I fit... Of course I nearly knocked myself out hitting my head on the top of the door getting out...

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by nextcar

Are you sure? I am 6'3" and I fit... Of course I nearly knocked myself out hitting my head on the top of the door getting out...

I mean, I might have fit with the door closed, but there wasn't any way I'd be able to drive it without bending down to see ahead of me. I remember looking down at the inside rear view mirror. I did almost hit my head getting out. Saw it just in time lol.

[NoHaveMSG]

TIL, actually it was a couple days ago, that putting purple parts cleaner in my ultra sonic cleaner turns your parts purple

Was only in there for less than 5 min.

[humfrz]

You ain't supposed to put your fingers in there -

[blsfrs]

Originally Posted by humfrz

You ain't supposed to put your fingers in there -

He's off his rocker.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by blsfrs

He's off his rocker.

I’m off about 8 rockers actually at 37/ea. Whoops.

[weederr33]

TIL, despite paying for Amazon Prime, there are still fucking ads. TF man!?

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by weederr33

TIL, despite paying for Amazon Prime, there are still fucking ads. TF man!?

Yeah, that is new as of a few months ago. Pretty much all streaming services have ads now unless you go above the base memberships.