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my mechanic just looked at it today and said there was no damage to the frame... The only thing that is out of whack when it comes to an alignment is still my caster. I don't know what the hell is causing my tires to act/wear this way.
I wish it was frame damage, then i'd absolutely HAVE to get a new car.
(This is just me speakingt after having driven my dad's brand new Si for the past week Which btw handled like a go-kart, it was amazing.)
I wish it was frame damage, then i'd absolutely HAVE to get a new car.
(This is just me speakingt after having driven my dad's brand new Si for the past week Which btw handled like a go-kart, it was amazing.)
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Brakes squeaking means there's dirt or dust on the pad, or they're worn out
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well my buddys tires were wearing wierd, and he was on stock suspension. firestone ended up ordering 2 new front springs and struts and it fixed it. convince your parents new suspension is in need! might as well get aftermarket right?
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Has anyone used a trunk mount bike rack on their car? My gf and I are headed on a road trip down the west coast in a couple weeks and we want to take our bikes with us, I can't seem to find out for sure if they will work on our cars and I'm concerned that it wouldn't work with the spoiler, although I suppose I could just take the spoiler off for the trip. Thanks in advance
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ajctl had a bike rack on his years ago
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Do you think that energy suspension bushing lube is really going to help quiet down my car or what? I had my mechanic lube stuff down when I had an oil change the other day and it still sounds exactly the same as before. I'm gonna make a video clip of how bad it is tomorrow for everybody.
Something is not right with how badly they squeak.
Something is not right with how badly they squeak.
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Weird, I'm lowered at least 2-2.5" and have had 3 different coilover setups and my suspension doesn't squeak with those bushings, could be your balljoints or something else, stock suspension?
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What kind of wiring harness (fuses, relays, connectors) would I need to hook up fogs to my cl. I know the cl is prewired, and the connector is on the firewall but I'm trying to find out which setup would work...trying to avoid cheap ebay/pepboys wiring kits
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Also, I need to find a different cat so I stop throwing codes. Is catco the way to go?
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As far as the cat goes if you want a bolt on direct replacement the one I got from Bosal has been perfectly fine. $150 - You can get universal cats for like 75 bucks but they take some welding no?
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I found out what is wrong with my steering, or at least close to finding out. My mechanic thinks my steering rack is gone. How much does that cost to repair/replace?
And as for my squeak ass bushings, I called a tuner shop and asked if I should expect rubbing noises like I get and they said only if you don't properly lube with the special lube for the bushings. So essentially i have to pay another 4 hrs of labor to get the bushings disassembled, lubed, assembled, lubed and set up again.
So not only that I have to replace the piece of shit magnaflow cat I put on as well. that's another almost $200 out the window for the cat alone.
FML.
I've come to terms with the fact that I will never sell this car.
And as for my squeak ass bushings, I called a tuner shop and asked if I should expect rubbing noises like I get and they said only if you don't properly lube with the special lube for the bushings. So essentially i have to pay another 4 hrs of labor to get the bushings disassembled, lubed, assembled, lubed and set up again.
So not only that I have to replace the piece of shit magnaflow cat I put on as well. that's another almost $200 out the window for the cat alone.
FML.
I've come to terms with the fact that I will never sell this car.
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My car may be slow but she'll turn =)
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My car corners like a dream
If you're getting a new motor mount, get an oem, and get an energy insert :2cents)
I haven't even messed with my shocks yet and my car turns, no body roll ftw
If you're getting a new motor mount, get an oem, and get an energy insert :2cents)
I can attest to that, new bushings throughout (including trailing arms) upgraded sways, tower strut stiffer low springs, and adj dampening shocks. If I set them real stiff and go say hello to some twisties it's really fun. You can still tell the car is heavier than your civic or teg but it's doesn't feel anything like the stock ride.
My car may be slow but she'll turn =)
My car may be slow but she'll turn =)
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Good question, I passed PA inspection with my ABS light on
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Ok, it's a pretty minor issue but I get some steering wheel vibration at times and other times it's perfectly smooth. I don't think any of my wheels are bent because wouldn't the vibration persist?
The wheels were on my brothers accord for a while and then sat in a garage awkwardly stacked on their sides for about 2 years before I got a hold of them. One of the wheels had a bend and I ordered a new wheel and had the rubber transferred.
Does anyone have any opinions on what may be causing the vibrations? and like I said earlier sometimes it's as smooth as glass and sometimes I get the wheel vibration.
TLDR
3 old wheels, 1 new wheel
4 old rubbers
Stacked on sides(awkwardly) in garage for 2 years~
slight wheel vibration at times other times perfectly smooth
The wheels were on my brothers accord for a while and then sat in a garage awkwardly stacked on their sides for about 2 years before I got a hold of them. One of the wheels had a bend and I ordered a new wheel and had the rubber transferred.
Does anyone have any opinions on what may be causing the vibrations? and like I said earlier sometimes it's as smooth as glass and sometimes I get the wheel vibration.
TLDR
3 old wheels, 1 new wheel
4 old rubbers
Stacked on sides(awkwardly) in garage for 2 years~
slight wheel vibration at times other times perfectly smooth