The Automotive Thread

[Supe]

That reminds me... going to need a new EB.com sticker, RG!  Let me know where to send the cash...

 

[Road Guy]

I need to get some more made! been meaning to do that for a while..

 

[Supe]

Well get on it!  The season's already started!

 

[jeb6294]

I want to know what psychopath design the front end of the Ford Superduty's.  They've got stacked lights up front...bottom is the headlight and the top is the driving light/turn signal.  One of my driving lights went out so I finally decided to see about fixing it this weekend (one bulb does drive and signal but the turn signal still worked so I hadn't been in a huge hurry).  It's all one big assembly and to change any bulb, you HAVE TO REMOVE THE FRONT GRILL?!?! 

I had looked into it previously so I thought far enough ahead to get LED bulbs for everything up front so I could do it all at once.  Fortunately it isn't too difficult...take out 4 screws up top, lean the grill forward a little bit and then use a long screwdriver to release 5 tabs along the bottom...but still, they couldn't have come up with anything better?

 

[Supe]

On my dearly departed Saturn Astra, a headlight bulb replacement mean you were removing the wheel arches, entire front fascia, and headlight assembly.

 

[Dleg]

 

[Supe]

Well, I'm totally gutted

Went to put the racecar into gear last night, and it immediately stalled.  For some reason, the stupid expensive clutch and hydraulic throwout bearing combination are not cooperating, and the clutch won't fully disengage.  Both were installed per the specified tolerances, and I bled the hell out of the system with no sign of air.  The car is back up on stands with the transmission halfway removed and no known fix right now.  Season is over before it began.

 

[csb]

Well, I'm totally gutted

Went to put the racecar into gear last night, and it immediately stalled.  For some reason, the stupid expensive clutch and hydraulic throwout bearing combination are not cooperating, and the clutch won't fully disengage.  Both were installed per the specified tolerances, and I bled the hell out of the system with no sign of air.  The car is back up on stands with the transmission halfway removed and no known fix right now.  Season is over before it began.

Have you considered just lighting the money on fire directly? Or are you super into this first hobby?

 

[Flyer_PE]

It could be worse.  The damn thing could have wings.

 

[Supe]

Have you considered just lighting the money on fire directly? Or are you super into this first hobby?

I have given it a thought, but am really into the thought of Visa/Chase Bank naming a card after me.

It could be worse.  The damn thing could have wings.

It has one, it just inverted and doesn't fly.

 

[Master slacker]

It has one, it just inverted and doesn't fly.

 

[MA_PE]

It could be worse.  The damn thing could have wings.

Wasn't there an old saying about something to do with boobs or wheels and problems?

 

[envirotex]

Well, I'm totally gutted

Went to put the racecar into gear last night, and it immediately stalled.  For some reason, the stupid expensive clutch and hydraulic throwout bearing combination are not cooperating, and the clutch won't fully disengage.  Both were installed per the specified tolerances, and I bled the hell out of the system with no sign of air.  The car is back up on stands with the transmission halfway removed and no known fix right now.  Season is over before it began.

Same here. Mr. Tex bought a 1982 MB 300CD Turbodiesel last weekend.  I think it threw a rod this week.  It was going to be a commuter car, now I'm thinking we might just cut our losses. Really bummed.

 

[Flyer_PE]

It could be worse.  The damn thing could have wings.

Wasn't there an old saying about something to do with boobs or wheels and problems?

Yep.  It's cheaper to rent than to own.

 

[jeb6294]

Anyone played with Forscan before?  After swapping all the lights in the front of the truck over to LED's I've got hyper flashing because it thinks there's a bulb burnt out (not terribly surprised).  First option is to wire in some resistors, but not my first choice.  Research turned up Forscan.  Looks like it's kind of like the software that dealers can use to make changes to different parameters in the computer, i.e. turning off the seat belt alarm, turning the fog lights on with high beams, and yes, turning off the turn signal warning.  Didn't know if anyone had messed with it before.

 

[csb]

No, my husband is circumcised. 

 

[Road Guy]

Wide load ?

 

[Supe]

No, my husband is circumcised. 

Took you longer than expected when I first read it.

 

[csb]

Took you longer than expected when I first read it.

It's budget season. 

 

[wilheldp_PE]

No, my husband is circumcised. 

God dammit...I was about to make that joke, but should have known you'd beat me to it.  Screw it...Ima say it anyway.

I've played with my foreskin quite a bit.