pavan87

Hey, would anyone be able to help me paint my calipers and install new rotors/pads sometime this week or weekend? We could work in my garage in Arlington or I could come to you. I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks.

Rick_TL-S

I know one of you guys knows someone who can restore wheels in the area, so I'd appreciate any help.

Just one wheel, looking to spend $75-100. Dealer wants $125-130+ & expects me to ride on the donut for 2 days which doesn't do it any good afterwards.

d-townhakuzo

Lol, while on requests...who wants to make some money? My Koni Yellows come in Friday, and I wanna know if anyone is willing to install them for me/me helping. Looking to pay around 150-200 bucks, so if you don't wanna do it, and know a quality shop that will do it for that much, that'd be great.

d-townhakuzo

How about that guy Ethan know?

NAiL05

2 out of 3 62a mounts in...I forgot that xlr8 provided me with separate 70a that i needed to throw in oh well. Anyway rear mount was a bitch! Passenger side mount separated when I pulled mine out lol.

RUF87

If you're still messing with it let me know . . . I've gotten to like doing rear mounts . . . okay, not really but I'll give you a hand if you need one.

Ruf

NAiL05

haha im just doing it at work lol I have a lift handy makes life sooo much easier.

RUF87

I would, but I'm down 2 cars that are being worked on with one taking up the garage for the next few days.

That said, how do you plan on prepping the calipers for painting?

Ruf

RUF87

I've used Discount Tire, who I believe uses Wheels of America. I think it's about $125 or so as well.

Ruf

RUF87

So, how is installing the Konis different from your typical struts and springs?

Ruf

RUF87

Sure . . just rub it in will ya.

Ruf

NAiL05

Will do mark =D. Thanks for the offer though. The rear was the hardest out of everyone but the good part is now that I put the new mounts in there is so much room back there. Also the fronts pretty straightforward I just need to bolt on a few things back where they need to go for the back and I should be good.

RUF87

Hey Nelson, just a reminder for you to drop off that crank bolt tool. I've let the 1/2" impact gun hammer away and there's no sign of it coming loose. As for the ball joint press tool, I can get a loaner from O'Reilly's.

Also, you mentioned you had a header that would fit the Prelude. If you still have it would you mind bringing it so I can take a look at it?

Many Thanks!

Ruf

NAiL05

Yea will do man. I will swing by maybe some time saturday if not sunday. Anyway 62a mounts are in...engine no move and vibrations arent as bad as people make it.

RUF87

No Worries, I'll just see if O'Reilly's has one as I really need to get the car running by Monday. As for the header, Saturday is fine.

Ruf

NAiL05

Cool I was gonna say tomorrow but I am going to crandall after work to see what the car can do. Gonna hit some mad tyte vtak. If that didnt happen I would just get it to you then but on saturday I hve to do it after 5.

magister

I noticed mention of pressing ball joints. I have a 12 ton hydraulic press if anyone wants to come over to use it. Ive used it to take out ball joints before and it makes it super easy.

-Alex

d-townhakuzo

Getting my shocks and brakes done at the shop tomorrow. I wanted to install it with a member, but my mom is afraid we will do it wrong and insists on paying a shop hundreds of dollars. As long as I'm not paying...

RUF87

Dang! It's getting to where a shadetree mechanic can't even make a little money now and then.

I got my strut assembly done, ball joints pressed in, new hubs and bearing are in, power steering and serpentine belts off, crank bolt off and timing cover off and ready to pull the timing belt tomorrow. And if Nelson makes it by to show me the short way to replace the rear main I'll get that done too.

Ruf

NAiL05

Tell her I work at Lexus.

d-townhakuzo

Lol Mark, I had an offer to anyone who was willing to help me and get paid and I got no responses. I was going to install my rotors and pads with Ethan in September, but the shop we went to offered to throw it in for free since they were already going to have the wheels off, and it seemed like a good idea. Ethan I'd still like to come and give you a hand or something when you do yours, so I can still learn.

RUF87

I'll definately keep that in mind the next time I do suspension or steering work.

Ruf

trancemission

Thats fucking ridiculous. Like some idiot mechanic in a shop knows more....

no offense Nelson

NAiL05

Thanks Ethan lol I dont really care. I know how private shops and big dealerships work so I have been through both sides. It is understandable what people perceive.

RUF87

Hum . . . maybe I shouldn't have you stop by . .

Yeah, there's good ones and bad ones no matter where you go. I've fixed things they couldn't and I've messed up at times.

Anyway, I should be home by 12:30, so any time after that works for me. But I do have to leave at 5ish, so let me know what time you thinks you'll drop by.

Ruf

RUF87

PS: Don't forget the Prelude header.

Ruf

Silver Bullet

Starbucks this morning y'all?! Inwood & Forrest. Anyone goin'?

d-townhakuzo

Ya I know. It wasn't in my control though. I really wasn't happy the entire time at the shop, but they did a good job.

And I can't make it to Starbucks, I have to do some family brunch thing.

NAiL05

Cool Ill try to swing by around 1:30-2:00 Mark to get you the stuff.

RUF87

Just in case I don't hear you at the door, pull around back.

Ruf

Misdby1

I have some ingalls upper ball joints I need to install. Firestone wouldn't do it and I wasn't comfortable doing it myself. Do you have time this week?

NAiL05

Yay for wasting money! lol...stock knob was getting wore out and now im gonna go burn myself at least once everyday because of this thing.

Rick_TL-S

Nice.

imj0257

iTrader: (1)

Looks good!

Majofo

RUF87

Well . . I got the tranny out and found out there was more wrong that just a leaking rear main seal. There an 'O' ring that goes on the torque converter that needs the be replaced, besides the rear main seal . . . well, there was no 'O' ring! The idiots at David McDavid Plano not only left the radiator cap off when they replaced the tranny under warranty, they forgot to put the 'O' ring on.

Ruf

d-townhakuzo

Man Mark, you do have lots of troubles. And nice shift knob Nelson. Any news on that meet you were planning Nelson?

Rick_TL-S

Mark, can I just start bringing you my car?

RUF87

Damn that tranny is a bitch to stab by yourself. It kept tilting, twisting and binding, but I finally got it. Now to get all the connections where they go.

Ruf

RUF87

Ah, such creature comfort would certainly spoil me.

Ruf