The Automotive Thread

[Supe]

LOL, my boss just ran two races on Nitto race tires with a bad rear wheel bearing, because he didn't have time to change it between races.

If I were a betting man, I'd say you can limp it along.

 

[Lumber Jim]

^^LOL

broken lug nut studs can make the wheel fall off and only makes a bad noise for a short time before it happens... (or so I'm told by the family member that had this happen)

I can vouch. Happened to me.

Twice.

apparently your "tight" with the tee wrench is tighter than spec? (Mr. body builder )

front wheels or rear wheels? "they" say that if you hit your brakes after you lose a front wheel, it's a good way to veer off the road and flip over multiple times... composure is required to turn on your hazards and slowly coast to a stop near the side of the road with sparks flying all around you... Said family member had composure. His passenger did not.

 

[NJmike PE]

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

^^^ Hands down my favorite car of all time.

 

[csb]

Any opinions on older cargo vans? I've decided I don't have $60K for a Sprinter van, so I should go the other route.

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

I'm assuming more than just the obvious?

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

I've also seen some pretty kick-ass vans out there too. Saw one similar to this yesterday on my way home from work.

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

Perfect option:

http://denver.craigslist.org/ctd/4955857323.html

 

[csb]

Holy crap! Can someone lend me $35K for that van?!

 

[Lumber Jim]

I've also seen some pretty kick-ass vans out there too. Saw one similar to this yesterday on my way home from work.

This is what I'm pretending to drive when I'm behind the wheel of my minivan...

 

[Supe]

I like the GMC Savannah, but if you go with a GMC/Chevy, make sure it's a 1996 or later model. Those have the 4L80e transmissions.

Bear in mind, most cargo vans have been worked HARD. You may have better luck finding a passenger van and strip a few rows of seats out if need be. They all suck at mileage, too. Have you considered a mini-van?

 

[csb]

Can I paint "Free Candy" on the side of a minivan?

The passenger van appealed to me, because I could take out the back two rows of seats.

I've been flirting with the idea of this van.

http://www.greeleynissan.com/used/Chevrolet/1994-Chevrolet-Chevy+Van-17ce0f3e0a0a00642b2e9b2fb42c1694.htm?mycarsr=vdp-savedCars

But I would constantly sing that 1970s AM Gold classic "Chevy Van."

 

[Supe]

That van looks great. Will you be adding "Serial Rapist" to your linkedin qualifications?

 

[csb]

I would, but you bastards would make that my top qualification.

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

Well, you're just so damn good at it.

 

[DVINNY]

^^LOL

broken lug nut studs can make the wheel fall off and only makes a bad noise for a short time before it happens... (or so I'm told by the family member that had this happen)

I can vouch. Happened to me.

Twice.

apparently your "tight" with the tee wrench is tighter than spec? (Mr. body builder )

front wheels or rear wheels? "they" say that if you hit your brakes after you lose a front wheel, it's a good way to veer off the road and flip over multiple times... composure is required to turn on your hazards and slowly coast to a stop near the side of the road with sparks flying all around you... Said family member had composure. His passenger did not.

Nah,

not a great story actually.

I used to work the door at a club when I was in college. I threw a guy out onto the sidewalk one night. I had on pretty good suspicion that he found out where I lived and loosened up some lug nuts.

My front left wheel came flying off my Bronco II going about 45 MPH and hit a Honda Accord coming at me at about the same speed. Totalled the Honda and made the lady driving it a basket case.

My insurance rates adjusted accordingly.

 

[Lumber Jim]

^^WOW that sucks!!

 

[Supe]

I am embarassed to ask this question:

Anyone here have experience with the Dodge Chargers or Chrysler 300's, particularly the SRT8 models? These are the only two cars that meet my performance/number of doors requirements that I can pick up used in the sub $30K mark with +- 50K miles. Beyond that, we're into CTS-V/AMG C63 territory around the $40K+ mark.

 

[NJmike PE]

So yesterday I had an issue occur. I was leaving the house with the family around 1130. Got in the car and rolled my window down (power windows), except it didn't go down all the way. It stopped with about 2-3 inches still to go. I hear the window motor going when I hit the button, but no movement. End result, the window regulator went. pulled the cable out, and wound itself into a complete mess. Of course this happened about 24 hrs ahead of a major rain storm.

 

[MA_PE]

NJM: when it rains..... (I hope you get it squared away easily)

Supe: My son works for enterprise and says the 300 is a really nice car. I thought you were shopping G8s.