clee109

Portland's lack of road maintenance claimed britts you're tire last night. God knows we need lightrail more than paved roads.

Mr Marco

New max-line took out my favorite bar close to work.
Funny, I took the train to work today. Had one to many last night after work and got a cab home. Really hung over right now. I was considering drinking some of this hand sanitizer on my desk.

bluecarbonfiber

so over the road ways being changed by lightrail and bike lanes it makes me puke.. downtown near lloyd center they took a lane away and made it a bike lane.. yet at the same time waste my fricken tax dollars on giant planter pots with plants in them.. i wish i owned a tank i would plow right through them.. PLEASE for the love of god someone infect the zombie virus in these idiots so i can go on a killing binge Thank you

Mr Marco

WTF really? I'll be checking that out when I ride the max over the bridge to get my car. Thank god I had the good sense not to park in a 2-hour zone!!!
Probably need to stop in that bar again, you know, just to make sure I paid my tab when I left yesterday. Eh-um.

bluecarbonfiber

all this sunny weather coming up makes me itch to go outside and do more carbon stuff.. wish we could see a couple 60 degree days though so i can run a few parts..

bluecarbonfiber

just realized its time again to do the oil change ugh!! such a time consumer

Mr Marco

Free oil changes for life at RTA. But don't worry about RTA loosing money on the deal because they talked Carrie into intake cleaning on the TL. $150 down the drain.
Stealerships

bluecarbonfiber

stealerships in deed.. i havent gone to a mechanic in years.. if my engine dies i wont have it rebuilt by a mechanic.. ill just swap it.. its cheaper that way

ABP1TSX

Hi guys, stopping in for my yearly visit. .

bluecarbonfiber

yearly in deed =) you going to make it to a meet this year??

Mr Marco

I don't have a problem changing antifreeze every 30k, I have an issue with any place that talks nieve women into unnecessary work on the vehicle. The intake clean, if done properly, might actually do some good, but isn't required by Acura. The OIL FLUSH is a complete rip-off. Hello, especially on the RDX which runs synthetic oil. Sludge? Bullshit.
Don't get me started on the prices for parts at that counter...

bluecarbonfiber

ya car parts are outrageous

Mr Marco

I try to edjumacate my lady on all the electronic, car and home stuff...but they just don't care.

Today I heard, "What are you doing with those cables?" Keep in mind Carrie has no idea what it is for, nor how much it costs. I said, "That's for the A/B spiltter so that I...nevermind...it's for the T.V. honey."
It is really pointless to explain what the cable is for. To her it could be something for the car or something I use to tie my beer can to the lawn furnature while I flip burgers on the grill.

ceedubb2000

Was just at RTA yesterday getting my '08 TL serviced (which I bought from them) and they recommended that I get my transmission fluid flushed and changed, even though the car only has 25K on the odometer. I questioned them on it, especially the price, but they insisted it should be done as the car is now 5 years old. Does this sound right to you all?

This is the second TL I've bought from them, the first was a base '06 I purchased new, and then upgraded in '08 to my current TL, so it's not like they don't know me over there. Should I get it done?

cw

bluecarbonfiber

oil does get old even if it just sits there.. the thing is it has low miles.. i change my tranny fluid myself just for piece of mind and my own driving style. but judging by your car i wouldnt waste the money till its actually time or just do it yourself

Mr Marco

Depends on what kind of machine they have. There are a couple of different kinds of tranny flush units. They range in price from $650-$5,500+ The expensive ones do a nice job and capture the old fluid while pumping in new stuff. The cheap ones just pulse new stuff in on top of the old and they kinda mix (you might as well just drain and fill it a couple of times). There is some debate on the 3G TL forums about whether or not these are good for the TL/Honda tranny. I don't know anything about tranny fluid, but I will bet it does break down after a certain number of years. Ask RTA what kind of machine they have. Then google to get a price. If it is a good $$$ unit, it might be worth it.

I just looked through the records on both cars. Looks like TL never got a flush, but RDX got one at 28K for the "WTF" price of $199 in 2009. -AND- a cabin A/C filter for $42 & $58, parts and labor respectively.(Obvioulsy Carrie had the car that trip).

I would search around for a less expensive shop with a good machine. I'll bet you could save around $50 taking it to an independant shop (not a quick lube, most of them don't have expensive hardware like that).


Can't wait to hear what they tell me I need at the next service. I just paid $256 for front brakes at Les Schwab that surely would have cost me $599 at the stealership.

ABP1TSX

Will try my best to. I will check in more often to check dates and time. Since i got the bike(s) i dont really roam the boards much.

My car is still the same beside having fresh paint on the entire front end and rear bumper from being in a sandwich.

Mr Marco

Another bad HWY26 commuter this morning. I was too nice and let this car into the middle lane, thinking she needed to head downtown, not south-bound. Sure enough, she drove like granny...then way, waaayyy after the tunnel she crossed the solid line and cut off all the cars we passed. I see it everyday, but I take it as an insult when the drive soooo GD slow. I mean c'mon, if you're gonna pass someone, put the hammer down. Don't hold up my trip to work.

bluecarbonfiber

I am sure it helps the mileage by not driving the car.. bummer it got in a wreck.. been down that road many of times.. would hate for someone to hit the front bumper now.. with my custom 1 off peice of carbon fiber front lip.. LOL it must be worth millions

they usually have cops do a sting there to catch all the people doing that cause its illegal.. you should call the city on it... of course probably should do it before some vacation time cause when they do traffic is backed up for miles..

Mr Marco

The solution for me is "work from home" job.

She was just one of many idiots. My personal favorite is the left lane slow poke. The one that has two or three people pass them on the right before they get a clue and move the fuck over.
Or today's other moron, pulls into far left lane from middle lane only to be passed by drivers who were already in middle lane. ...thank god she was behind me...

clee109

my favorite is the I'm going to merge on, then slow down the slow lane so I can get into the fast lane.

Like WTF? the slow lane was moving faster before you got on the highway, what makes you think you have the qualifications at this point to get into the fast lane?

Or the quintessential Portland highway merge. I gauge the going speed is roughly 60mph, so I will merge at around 25mph because that feels so much safer to me.

bluecarbonfiber

^ so true.. hate those people too.. or the people who stop at the end of a ramp cause they dont know how to merge..

mucter

I would recommend you go ahead and do it. And doing it at the dealer means you'll get authentic Honda ATF... which is paramount to the longevity of the transmission. I would do a flush every 30k honestly. And 5 years is a long time - I'm not surprised they're recommending it. When a car is driven that little, it actually allows water to condensate in the lubricants - accelerating their breakdown. So it's a good idea to do it imo.

It's worth it to have it done at the dealer. A cheaper shop will use some generic shitty fluid that could ruin the tranny in a short period. Especially the RDX with its special transmission / SHAWD system - honestly $199 sounds reasonable. I know that just to do a standard flush on the tranny alone it takes the equiv of 9-10 bottles of Honda ATF which isn't cheap.

mucter

I always overcompensate for this irritation and fly up to merge at 70+

Yeah I'm that guy.

Mr Marco

Good point. Never thought about the fluid. You are correct.

Mr Marco

Did I miss anything, been busy trolling the internet with bad vibrator jokes.

bluecarbonfiber

no

bluecarbonfiber

went to target and best buy at cascade station on saturday.. noticed a white TL with washington plates and light purple wheels someone we dont know yet??

Mr Marco

Do you want to know someone with purple wheels? Although, I myself am a little white trash. Carrie too, she's in denial about it.

Mr Marco

Hmm, feel like a margarita already. Wonder how this Tueday will go?

bluecarbonfiber

i was just curious if its someone who trolls on here..

we all have alittle white trash in us somewhere i think..

minkl81

iTrader: (2)

sup guys. been busy prepping tax. should of never left paper works behind for months. f'ing month of data entry and adjusting number.

anyways.. if you guys need good cheapo flashlights, go to Target and grab this. on sale for $6.19, regularly $24.09. i grabbed 5 of them for myself.

Maglite 2AA LED Flashlight

bluecarbonfiber

good stuff.. got tons of flashlights.. i need to get a lantern for camping thats my next camp purchase atleast haha

Mr Marco

Thanks, great all around flashlight. Have $6 in my pocket right now. Funny because I was just thinking to myself, "What the hell would I do if the power went out?" There are no backup lights in this room and I'm in the basement.

bluecarbonfiber

haha get a generator?.. ive been going back and forth on dropping a few hundred on 1.. hate that the power goes out and i wouldnt have anything..

Mr Marco

Got one at home. Never had it ruinning. It's probably only good enough to run the fridge/freezer. But that's all I need. Gotta keep my meat cold!!!

Mr Marco

bluecarbonfiber

MMM BACON! funny Bush photo

Mr Marco

I keep laughing at your avatar!!! Drunk bitch.

Just satisfied my urge at McDonalds. Anus Bacon Cheese burger. Worth the $4.99 price tag!

bluecarbonfiber

i am sure the toilet will appreciate it too.. best part of the photo is the fact the friend is just standing there telling her to get up.. haha i wish i could post the full video on youtube.. dont want to be sued though