AcuraZine Dallas/Ft.Worth Crew
12-09-2013, 10:20 AM
#9161
12-09-2013, 11:30 AM
#9162
Q('.')=O
iTrader: (1)
I was able to get to work today. The roads were ok but the overpasses were absolutely horrible. One guy in a truck who thought had wouldn't have a problem went past me on the overpass and came about 6 inches from hitting the side of my car, dumbass. I also passed a person who got stuck on another overpass because of the slight incline and ice combination.
12-09-2013, 03:22 PM
#9163
Everyday I'm rofling
It wasn't bad at all on my commute today. Nothing like my Friday drive to/from work. Drove around Saturday for some errands and almost slid into another car as I was turning onto 75. I was going really slow and was creeping closer and closer to them and the curb. It was a horrible feeling not being in control of my car. Went back out a few hours later and drove by that spot and there were 3 cars with hazards on perpendicular to the road who had hit each other.
12-09-2013, 05:10 PM
#9164
slobalt defender
For sure. I have about 4" of ground clearance if that, less when you factor in the 3" low hanging exhaust. Low problems...LOL. Constantly chopping the road ice.
12-09-2013, 09:31 PM
#9165
Instructor
I've been pretty lucky... Driving around in a '14 MDX loaner since last Monday, while my TL's in the shop for power-steering related issues. Just in time for the ice-pocalypse!
Today was the first day I took it out since it iced over... Pretty smooth sailing over the cobblestone ice, which I'm sure the TL would give me trouble with if I was in it instead.
Today was the first day I took it out since it iced over... Pretty smooth sailing over the cobblestone ice, which I'm sure the TL would give me trouble with if I was in it instead.
12-12-2013, 02:45 AM
#9166
Racer
I got lucky. For once I got to work from home on Friday and Saturday. Went out on Sunday and for the most part wasn't too bad. People were still driving like idiots though.
12-12-2013, 10:33 AM
#9167
Everyday I'm rofling
At least in my area, I thought the opposite. I was pretty surprised that people were going as slow as they were on Friday and Saturday. It felt very un-dallas like.
12-12-2013, 10:51 AM
#9168
Racer
That is what I meant by idiots. lol. Many were trying to drive normal in areas where there was almost no ice. Mixed in there you had people driving as slow as a snail thinking they were going to skid all over the place.
12-12-2013, 01:31 PM
#9169
Burning Brakes
I've been pretty lucky... Driving around in a '14 MDX loaner since last Monday, while my TL's in the shop for power-steering related issues. Just in time for the ice-pocalypse!
Today was the first day I took it out since it iced over... Pretty smooth sailing over the cobblestone ice, which I'm sure the TL would give me trouble with if I was in it instead.
Today was the first day I took it out since it iced over... Pretty smooth sailing over the cobblestone ice, which I'm sure the TL would give me trouble with if I was in it instead.
12-12-2013, 05:02 PM
#9170
Instructor
Yeah, I go to school in Fort Worth, and when I saw smoke coming out from under my hood, I took it to Mac Churchill Acura close by last Monday. Turned out that even though my vehicle report said the PS hose recall was "complete", the service advisor was visually convinced that they never replaced my hose.
When it cracked and started leaking fluid, he believed that it also starved my PS rack (which was replaced with a re-manufactured unit at Vandergriff Honda just in January '13) of fluid and caused it to leak as well. They went ahead and replaced both hose and rack for me free of charge (the rack had a 3 yr/36,000 mi warranty), which pleasantly surprised me since I hadn't given them business before.
Got my car back yesterday, and it drives without a problem now! I would definitely recommend Mac Churchill and Mike Harvey if you HAVE to go to a stealership, and I will definitely be back there in the future for their pleasant service experience and professionalism (and awesome loaner!).
As far as indy shops, you can check out MP Auto Repair in Arlington:
1238 W Arkansas Ln
Arlington, TX 76013
I've never taken my car there before, and I haven't spoken to a friend of mine who works there in years, but I know it's renowned locally. If you check it out and find the guy who drives a white twin-turbo 300ZX, tell him Jonathan says hi!
If you have a PS leak, it may be one of the two things I mentioned above that was troubling my car. Best of luck to you!
When it cracked and started leaking fluid, he believed that it also starved my PS rack (which was replaced with a re-manufactured unit at Vandergriff Honda just in January '13) of fluid and caused it to leak as well. They went ahead and replaced both hose and rack for me free of charge (the rack had a 3 yr/36,000 mi warranty), which pleasantly surprised me since I hadn't given them business before.
Got my car back yesterday, and it drives without a problem now! I would definitely recommend Mac Churchill and Mike Harvey if you HAVE to go to a stealership, and I will definitely be back there in the future for their pleasant service experience and professionalism (and awesome loaner!).
As far as indy shops, you can check out MP Auto Repair in Arlington:
1238 W Arkansas Ln
Arlington, TX 76013
I've never taken my car there before, and I haven't spoken to a friend of mine who works there in years, but I know it's renowned locally. If you check it out and find the guy who drives a white twin-turbo 300ZX, tell him Jonathan says hi!
If you have a PS leak, it may be one of the two things I mentioned above that was troubling my car. Best of luck to you!
12-12-2013, 07:27 PM
#9171
Three Wheelin'
Texans do not know how to drive when ice hits...I almost got rear ended but dodged the fucker in the lane full of ice...dumbass fucking tailgating. There is a reason why I am doing 20mph when I can see sheets of black ice on Saturday night...Overall fun weekend...my car did not enjoy it and I hated the people driving...Still had dumbasses spinning out on bridges even when it was semi dry. Entertainment for me...traffic for everybody else. Anyway it is supposed to rain later on this week...hopefully it will clean off most of the sand spilt but they will probably have the sand trucks back out due to freezing weather the following night.
12-13-2013, 07:27 AM
#9172
Everyday I'm rofling
This was me. Especially Friday morning when I was on the road at before 6am. The ice was still fresh on the roads and no real paths made by traffic.
12-14-2013, 08:29 AM
#9173
Burning Brakes
Yeah, I go to school in Fort Worth, and when I saw smoke coming out from under my hood, I took it to Mac Churchill Acura close by last Monday. Turned out that even though my vehicle report said the PS hose recall was "complete", the service advisor was visually convinced that they never replaced my hose.
When it cracked and started leaking fluid, he believed that it also starved my PS rack (which was replaced with a re-manufactured unit at Vandergriff Honda just in January '13) of fluid and caused it to leak as well. They went ahead and replaced both hose and rack for me free of charge (the rack had a 3 yr/36,000 mi warranty), which pleasantly surprised me since I hadn't given them business before.
Got my car back yesterday, and it drives without a problem now! I would definitely recommend Mac Churchill and Mike Harvey if you HAVE to go to a stealership, and I will definitely be back there in the future for their pleasant service experience and professionalism (and awesome loaner!).
As far as indy shops, you can check out MP Auto Repair in Arlington:
1238 W Arkansas Ln
Arlington, TX 76013
I've never taken my car there before, and I haven't spoken to a friend of mine who works there in years, but I know it's renowned locally. If you check it out and find the guy who drives a white twin-turbo 300ZX, tell him Jonathan says hi!
If you have a PS leak, it may be one of the two things I mentioned above that was troubling my car. Best of luck to you!
When it cracked and started leaking fluid, he believed that it also starved my PS rack (which was replaced with a re-manufactured unit at Vandergriff Honda just in January '13) of fluid and caused it to leak as well. They went ahead and replaced both hose and rack for me free of charge (the rack had a 3 yr/36,000 mi warranty), which pleasantly surprised me since I hadn't given them business before.
Got my car back yesterday, and it drives without a problem now! I would definitely recommend Mac Churchill and Mike Harvey if you HAVE to go to a stealership, and I will definitely be back there in the future for their pleasant service experience and professionalism (and awesome loaner!).
As far as indy shops, you can check out MP Auto Repair in Arlington:
1238 W Arkansas Ln
Arlington, TX 76013
I've never taken my car there before, and I haven't spoken to a friend of mine who works there in years, but I know it's renowned locally. If you check it out and find the guy who drives a white twin-turbo 300ZX, tell him Jonathan says hi!
If you have a PS leak, it may be one of the two things I mentioned above that was troubling my car. Best of luck to you!
I had taken the RDX to Goodson. They said the rack needed replaced. I took it to Acute Auto Care (Formerly the Honda Doctor) in Lewisville. So far so good. They are going to to be front pads for about $20 less than Goodson, and they called BS on the rack. Said its the steering pump that is leaking and just needs new seals. Going to cost less than 1/5 of what Goodson estimated. Got a good vibe from the dude there. Will report back if I get success. Taking it in on Monday.
FWIW, our leak (its my wife's car) is really slow. Like maybe 20-30 drops in the garage over maybe 4 or 5 months. My G37 needs new pads, too. Our garage is too cramped and our driveway is sloped so its tough to do anything myself. Going to see if they are cool putting aftermarket pads on after the holidays.
12-14-2013, 02:18 PM
#9174
Racer
12-17-2013, 04:31 PM
#9175
Honda+Blue=My garage
Mac Churchill has been fantastic when I needed anything done. They replaced 2 ATs for me (warranty on the 2nd gen glass AT). They also have an online parts service that charges the wholesale prices.
As for indys, look at Danny's Import, they focus on Honda/Acura and have been great for quality and honesty. Look at their site for a 10% off coupon.
As for indys, look at Danny's Import, they focus on Honda/Acura and have been great for quality and honesty. Look at their site for a 10% off coupon.
Thanks.
I had taken the RDX to Goodson. They said the rack needed replaced. I took it to Acute Auto Care (Formerly the Honda Doctor) in Lewisville. So far so good. They are going to to be front pads for about $20 less than Goodson, and they called BS on the rack. Said its the steering pump that is leaking and just needs new seals. Going to cost less than 1/5 of what Goodson estimated. Got a good vibe from the dude there. Will report back if I get success. Taking it in on Monday.
FWIW, our leak (its my wife's car) is really slow. Like maybe 20-30 drops in the garage over maybe 4 or 5 months. My G37 needs new pads, too. Our garage is too cramped and our driveway is sloped so its tough to do anything myself. Going to see if they are cool putting aftermarket pads on after the holidays.
I had taken the RDX to Goodson. They said the rack needed replaced. I took it to Acute Auto Care (Formerly the Honda Doctor) in Lewisville. So far so good. They are going to to be front pads for about $20 less than Goodson, and they called BS on the rack. Said its the steering pump that is leaking and just needs new seals. Going to cost less than 1/5 of what Goodson estimated. Got a good vibe from the dude there. Will report back if I get success. Taking it in on Monday.
FWIW, our leak (its my wife's car) is really slow. Like maybe 20-30 drops in the garage over maybe 4 or 5 months. My G37 needs new pads, too. Our garage is too cramped and our driveway is sloped so its tough to do anything myself. Going to see if they are cool putting aftermarket pads on after the holidays.
12-18-2013, 07:59 AM
#9176
Everyday I'm rofling
As for indys, look at Danny's Import, they focus on Honda/Acura and have been great for quality and honesty. Look at their site for a 10% off coupon.
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Catfisha (12-18-2013)
I think someone should tell Danny.... It's not good for business! 
12-30-2013, 11:48 AM
#9181
Everyday I'm rofling
01-05-2014, 11:39 AM
#9183
Dallas Chapter Leader (Midwest Region)
01-09-2014, 05:30 PM
#9184
Dallas Chapter Leader (Midwest Region)
I have a brand new set of Skunk2 upper control arms for sale if anyone is interested PM me.
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01-10-2014, 05:17 PM
#9185
slobalt defender
Anyone parting with coilovers?
98-02 accord, 2nd gen TL/CL, 1st gen TSX, etc...
All of these will work on my Legend when combined with accord strut forks.
98-02 accord, 2nd gen TL/CL, 1st gen TSX, etc...
All of these will work on my Legend when combined with accord strut forks.
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Catfisha (01-13-2014)
01-13-2014, 10:14 AM
#9189
slobalt defender
My club meets every other Sunday, we just met yesterday so the next one is on the 26th @ 2PM. Location TBD, we are voting, but Gas Monkey bar and grill will likely be the location.
We are open to all makes and models, so feel free to join us.
We are open to all makes and models, so feel free to join us.
01-20-2014, 02:17 AM
#9193
Instructor
I'll be hitting the Cowtown Meet this upcoming Tuesday with a buddy of mine... Don't know if that's a bad day for y'all; I believe it starts around 7:00 pm? Have to double-check on that.
01-20-2014, 09:44 AM
#9194
slobalt defender
01-21-2014, 06:38 PM
#9196
Dallas Chapter Leader (Midwest Region)
01-21-2014, 06:45 PM
#9197
Dallas Chapter Leader (Midwest Region)
Looks like a bunch of stock GM cars lol Well Besides a few. If your trying to expand different makes and models then you might wanna change the name. Lol
01-21-2014, 11:25 PM
#9198
Instructor
ABP underneath the Plasti Dip, and lowered on what I believe is H&R coils, maxed out. It's quite the attention-getter! He always gets compliments on it at every meet we go to, and the ladies always ask to touch it. Painted it himself, and the finish is fantastic. Cool guy too!
01-22-2014, 10:38 AM
#9199
slobalt defender
Not many are stock, but yes our core is GM hence the name. We are considering becoming 'DFW Elite' in the future. You're always welcome to join us and we keep everything family friendly.
01-22-2014, 10:20 PM
#9200
I know of him; I first sighted his car at the UTI meet, then at a Honda-Fetish meet where we got to chat and know each other. He lives in Grand Prairie.
ABP underneath the Plasti Dip, and lowered on what I believe is H&R coils, maxed out. It's quite the attention-getter! He always gets compliments on it at every meet we go to, and the ladies always ask to touch it. Painted it himself, and the finish is fantastic. Cool guy too!
ABP underneath the Plasti Dip, and lowered on what I believe is H&R coils, maxed out. It's quite the attention-getter! He always gets compliments on it at every meet we go to, and the ladies always ask to touch it. Painted it himself, and the finish is fantastic. Cool guy too!
anyways I just got news that the next CCM (Cup Cake Meet) will be in march 8 at Grand Prairie Lone Star Park. Saturday 1-6 pm.
sadly I work saturdays and don't get off until 5. it's about time they bring it back to Dallas, we got no love last year.