The Automotive Thread

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Brakes that could stop a dump truck.

 

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[Capt Worley PE]

Brakes that could stop a dump truck.

pwn3d by a Lexus IS.

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

^^^ I think it was more of a function of the POS car the cameraman was riding in...

 

[NJmike PE]

So my wife's ABS light is on and the 4WD light is flashing too. I am told that this is due to a broken toner ring. Apparently it is common amongst Ford Escapes. Anyone ever have any experience in changing one? Difficult? Easy?

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

It's not really that difficult. Just drive it to the closest Chevy dealership, sign some paperwork, and TADA! No more problems with your Ford...

 

[knight1fox3]

49 Cadillac, completely covered with 38,295 Pennies!

Pennies were attached one by one using silicone. They add over 200 pounds to the weight of the car.

The entire project took 6 weeks. Pennies are American and include 1817 ''Big Cent'', two error pennies and four 1943 steel pennies.

The value of the pennies is $382.95. The labor to prepare the car and metal had to be very expensive and the pennies would weigh a lot more than a good paint job!

 

[NJmike PE]

So my wife's ABS light is on and the 4WD light is flashing too. I am told that this is due to a broken toner ring. Apparently it is common amongst Ford Escapes. Anyone ever have any experience in changing one? Difficult? Easy?

BTW, this was wicked easy to do. I didn't have a computer scanner and the tone ring was $15 per side, so I opted to replace both. Less than an hour per side.

 

[Supe]

So the other weekend I picked up my T101a built by the guy who built Ganassi's transmissions. It is frickin' sweet. It also looks like I'm going to be getting a clutch sponsorship, since I'm in uncharted territory for them (mostly drag and road race guys, they don't make clutches that can be slipped at low RPM for parking/paddock area, with huge clamping force under load).

Also looks like I'm getting rid of my stupid MSD box and distributor. I hate them with a passion, and am converting to DIS, using my Holley EFI to drive the coils. It will declutter everything, and make replacing my ignition components a wash.

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

Debating getting a tow hook installed on the Camaro when I take it in to get it's front bumper replaced. This is something more for the track guys, but I like the look. It's only $90, and would be easy to install while the front bumper is taken apart. Thoughts?

Here's a pic (I'm talking about the little red hoop extending from the lower grill):

 

[MA_PE]

Is it only on one side? Personally, I don't think it adds anything looks-wise. If you have no purpose or intent to ever use it then I'd for get it and spend the $90 on beer.

 

[Road Guy]

But it would be helpful for when he breaks down on the side of the road and that mustang has to pull him down the road ha ha

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

It would have been really helpful that first winter I had it back when I still had the summer tires on it. If anything, I think it would be helpful since I drive the car year round and it does see snow. As is, the car does not have a means to be towed without damaging either of the bumpers (including being winched onto a flat bed tow truck).

 

[MA_PE]

if you need ii to pull the car then definitely go for it. Do they only do one side so it's pulled eccentrically? I know in track cars there is usually someone steering it and the resistance is only the rolling resistance of the car. Dragging I out from being stuck is something completely different but hooking to a tow hook is better than just hooking up on whatever is available and praying.