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Weebs still don't have a response to this.
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>>27505102
PLEASE DELETE THIS NOW
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>>27505739
No I am not a negro, plus I live in Mexico and Alphonse is from Arizona or nevada
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I make $3/hr
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>>27505107
>>27505106
It was literally two artists going back and forth 24/7 with bots to help, not ever a big deal.
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>>27507552
>artists
Oh come on, i am just a shitposter, but i accept the compliment

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is tire rotation really necesarry or just a meme?

my truck seems to wear the front tires twice as fast as the rears despite being rwd. is it bad to just let it wear out the fronts completely and buy 2 new ones instead of rotating them and having to buy 4 at the same time?
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>>27507476
if it's awd or 4wd the minute difference in tire size on each side is apparently enough to stress the diff/driveline components if say you need to replace a worn tire with an unused spare, which is apparently why 5 wheel rotations are a thing. aside from just keeping the spare in usable condition instead of dry rotting.
also a good excuse to check other stuff like brakes while you're at it too.
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>>27507476
stop breaking so much
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>>27507476
It makes sense if you’re actually removing the tyre from the wheel and swapping them diagonally so camber wear is evened out and steer tyres become rear drive tyres.
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>>27507518
It actually is 4wd but I always have it on 2wd mode since I never really off road
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>>27507476
Never pay for a tire rotation, they rotate every time you drive.

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'Im having doubts to become a technician. I have gone to a community trade school for a year with barely any hands on, most of it was text book work and theory.

>Worked at a parts counter and service writer for a stealership.

>(interned/free labored) at a mom and pop shop pretty much cleaning the floors and passing tools around.

and i still have not gotten my hands dirty.

Should i just give up or find another trade.
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>>27507105
not him, but can you share more about this tech position? is this a lube job? big company? do you guys expect complete idiots to apply?

engineering student interested in working part time as a tech. a summer job sort of thing. want to know my chances at getting something like this.
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Honestly you shpuld expect months of not getting ypur hamds dirty. They'll have you working parts first, then cleaning up the shop, then lube tech, helping the other mechanics, then they'll toss you some brakes or maybe even an alternator. It takes time, especially if you don't know how to wrench. It took me a few years to polish up, it's nothing out of the ordinary.
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>>27507202
>>27507336
I'll see what I can do, but based on the fact I don't particularly envision going to any social outings with Kit-Kat, I can't make any promises.

>>27507435
It's kind of hard to explain without giving out explicit details. It's a specialty field, working in high-value vehicles, some research-and-development work, but mostly general maintenance and support. Medium sized company, ~300 employees across two locations. In short, we're slammed with work, and after a bit of falling out mid-late of last year after the regular techs working five 12-13 hour days for months on end, management saw reason and decided to hire a graveyard shift (4-12's, 7-pm to 7am, mon-thrus) to do minor work where experience wasn't explicitly required to assist seasoned techs, and hired people off the street with, preferably, wrench-turning experience for $25 an hour on the west coast with no previous experience (not my choice). It's been a learning experience for management, and a trial in patience to technical leads / low level managers (myself). Naturally, we got a million resumes from burger flippers and drug dealers, and we had to wade through the swamp to find decent candidates, some total duds, to some that were overqualified (Kit-Kat, in my opinion).

We hire pre-graduate interns in the design and research-and-development postilions pretty frequently, if your mechanically inclined (experience trumps GPA), you'd have a very good chance at a job. Junior and senior students are highly sought after.
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>>27505549
It's a shit trade with shit pay and an exponentially increasing number of cons and maybe one or two pros. Unless you find the perfect independent shop your first try, you're going to ground down to a point where you hate cars, people, your life, and wrenching. It starts off well enough when you're young and eager to wrench on things. If you're lucky you find a different path early on before you hit your thirties and start drinking to dull the pain in your hands, back, and knees.
>t. mechanic
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All these people saying that wrenching is the worst job on earth, what do you suggest instead? HVAC and plumbing is soulless

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Why do drunk hicks always say Anti-Lock Brake System kills? Is that because most people don't change their brake fluid so the ABS modulator and m.cylinder gets exploded? Or is it because they think the stuttering of your brakes to prevent a lockup is worse than your car sliding in to an intersection?

I don't get it. ABS really saved my ass tons of times, and I remember a few huge scary moments not having ABS in the late 90s/early 00s when they were not standard on Hondas.

So what's the deal?
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>>27506925
>if you know how to threshold brake
A myth. Locking your brakes up actually shortens distances. The reason to have ABS is to be able to steer your car while breaking, hence the prolonged stopping distance. Threshold breaking doesn't fucking exist. You're just trying to accomplish what ABS does. The pressure at which your tires lock up changes depending on the situation. If you think you can somehow sense that, then yes, ABS is a waste, but since you do not have sensors that adjust your foot pressure hundreds of times per second, I'll go ahead and recommend you stick to using ABS.
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>>27506913
>Why do drunk hicks always say Anti-Lock Brake System kills?
Because early versions actually did suck, but now you have myriad of basedboi youtubers comparing it's newest version integrated with TC and EBD to manual breaking with dubious repeatability, of course the comparison is purely pseudoscientific wank (see Engineering Explained) or again is performed with vastly unskilled driver and/or on a surface chosen to support hypothesis.
While "real-life" testing may (with big "M") hold some value, pseudoscientific wank with explanations like "there's a pump, some valves, le black box. then when black box detects slip it modulates valves and sheet" are virtually useless since they don't full answer how it works from ground up. besides any shit related to safety systems is likely highly proprietary so academic discussions are pointless.

to further support it, once i came on paper that compared idling control, even if they were only few strategies described (they were old as shit anyways >15-20 years), paper was still like 20+ pages long.
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>>27507030
Let's unpack this a bit.

>A myth.
It's not. You literally contradict yourself later in your own argument that it isn't. It is widely established that braking force just prior to lockup is the most efficient method of slowing down.
>Locking your brakes up actually shortens distances.
Objectively false. There is historical evidence dating back to the 1940's, and widely accepted since the inception of anti-lock systems, that tires stop better when rotating (dynamic vs static coefficient of friction). Otherwise, ABS would not exist.
>The reason to have ABS is to be able to steer your car while breaking, hence the prolonged stopping distance.
Partially correct. The other half is that stopping distance is generally reduced with rotating tires than static tires.
>Threshold breaking doesn't fucking exist. You're just trying to accomplish what ABS does.
These two sentences contradict one another. Make up your mind.
>The pressure at which your tires lock up changes depending on the situation.
Concur, and situations (especially involving variable traction on different tires such as ice) can greatly impact this.
>If you think you can somehow sense that
In which anyone who has applied brakes in snow can attest to...

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>>27507030
>Locking your brakes up actually shortens distances
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>>27506941
meh, seat belts are alright. air bags are overrated. everything else can get fucked

This is sweet, why does it have to be a hyundai

Why can't the CR-V and RAV4 just have straight fucking lines
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it seems alright. i don't care for the wheel arches though
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>>27507322
someone post the image
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>>27505695
>belt line: the car
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i think this car looks pretty nice, especially in that color but those fake fenders with the black cladding hiding the chonk around the tires is pathetic
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Ford should've given the Flex a 2" lift and marketed it as a SUV.

"It has to have an internal combustion engine in it or its not an enthusiast car"
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>>27506061
>Idk
Shows
>but all the modern ones use computers and electronics
So what, you can switch the computer, you can swap the injectors, you can swap the fuel pump, you can do whateve the fuck you want with that system, you can't do shit with an appliance. Being a car enthusiast is either collecting cars (for which they should have some significance) or tinkering with cars (for which you need to be able to).
EVs are not enthusiast vehicles, they are just a mode of transport.
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>>27506061
>idk
Yeah. You don't.

This is the guy making these threads, people. Stop replying to nonsense.
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>>27506025
Do you have any idea how much people simp for carbs?
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>>27507328
Carbs are the most based form of mechanical fuel delivery
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>>27506545
aha I like that, next can we say busriding is also part of car culture?

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The amount of pigs in the air for Tx2k is insane.
Waste of resources while we're being invaded at the border.
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>>27506955
The point wasn't the first part, it was the second. That they were anti-immigration. Mexicans was just the example.

In response to this: >>27503174
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>>27500940
About sums it up

Only whites are policed and fined unless "people" are literally assaulting someone
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>>27507009
>•"Latinos are republicans they just don't know it yet "
He was right
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>>27500925
Joe Rogan said that Joe Biden is allowing border chaos to ensue to pave the way for public acceptance of a social credit system.
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>>27507267
I think it's just the "I got mine so fuck you" attitude

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you will be happy and your masculinity will improve.
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Fuck off GOOKSHILL

Stay with cell phones. All GOOK Korean cars are CRAP
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I had a rental Elantra when my TC got totalled. It was more comfortable to drive but I could feel it flex on turns.
I am 6'4".
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>>27504881
"I base my interests purely around what people will think of me"
Nobody laughs at a man bold enough to drive a "non serious" car and be in bothered by it
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new cars in general are starting to look nice, but reliability is thrown out the window and prices are insane. you get the illusion of reliability with how clean and high tech the interiors are, but the actual "car" is mild as milk.

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Previous thread: >>27425232

>Vendors list with visualization, courtesy of TAIYO
- https://taiyoracingcompany.neocities.org/goodies/clover

>List of Vendors and Social Media
- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YycLVHMJjrhZLQNbnHhhf79fbyWQw0HqaChJFQjlZaE/edit#gid=989484789
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>What is this thread for?
A thread to discuss, post, create, and review anything related to automotive decals and stickers, as well as other general aesthetic modifications (wraps, license plate frames, etc).
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>>27506641
For those if you, or anyone else, haven't figured it out, you tape the whole piece (with both backing films) to the window, which will let you adjust to make it straight without messing with the adhesive. Then you just remove some of the tape so that you can start removing the backing film and applying the diecut. Apply until you're halfway, remove the remaining tape anchor, then finish application. Vinyl applicators call in the "hinge method" if you care. I'm not saying that you specifically do, but I am surprised by how many people rawdog applying their large diecuts when a really easy method to keep them straight exists.
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>>27506898
>I need this cute sticker for my car
Its OG Loners Crew. You can make yourself a counterfeit if you want.
>https://files.catbox.moe/e0w0q4.png
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>>27507233
>Instructions unclear
>Aligned crooked
I might just be retarded...

>>27507246
Cute boys
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>>27504070
>mid night sticker
I hope somebody keys your car.
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Polyester or all weather mats?

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does using ac really use that much fuel?

i ALWAYS have my ac on even when its cool outside because i dont like having my windows rolled down because im autistic and dont want passing cars to hear my music. Today i gave a guy from ubi a ride home and he asked me why i was wasting gas on ac if it wasnt hot outside and said ac literally makes your car use twice as much fuel
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No, it uses barely any fuel. If you want to save money at the expense of comfort, you would have gotten a motorcycle. Trying to save money turning off the AC is like trying to get out of college debt by not drinking Starbucks.
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>>27507414
Buy a OBD2 Bluetooth scanner and see for yourself. Your fuel flow is much higher when you use the AC vs having your windows down in my experience. AC obviously uses power but it doesn't double your engine load.
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>>27507487
i thought ac is more efficient than open windows above 55 mph or some shit

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It's Friday. What are you guys working on this weekend? Blog posting encouraged. Wrenchlets need not apply.
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>>27498874
Dude finally came over for the new hood latch!!!!

Man the inside of that engine bay, reminds me that Florida cars are so much better than salty winter cars, but that dude lives right on an inlet and the ocean and you can see the odd salt spray rust spots. Still nowhere close to upper Midwest cars when it comes to rust, and it’s in different spots rather than rusting out everything on the underside of the car.
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>>27505177
Will it hold
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>>27501707
How far into Michigan? I'm on the state line just south.
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>>27506493
based son
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How can a 31 year old ball joint with 225,000 miles still be good? I wish they still made parts to this quality standard.

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There's no way this is possible right?
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Rimac says it's possible. I'd take his word over Elon
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>>27507158
You sound like an angry reddit user.

Don't bother responding to me unless you can post a pic of your car on a race track
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>>27506119
3g is definitely not enough for that, certainly not at such a short interval of time.
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>>27505883
i wonder what are the smallest wheels and tallest tyres you could fit on that thing
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>>27506320
>downhill

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I own a beautiful 2008 Toyota trail teams Fj cruiser with 140000 miles. His name is Chuck . I owe $3,500 left on the loan. Do I pay of the loan and hold till I run this ugly stubborn bastard into the ground? Or sell it and make ~$14,000 on it. Serviced and maintained well. I love this car I might buy another one. It’s that good. My dad brother and grandfather were all mech.engineers if that gets me cred
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>>27507423
Dude does anyone know about cars here. More like it’s a 2 door landcruiser with 278 lbs of torque and rear diff locks. Your 4Runner is a tranny wearing a skirt compared to my barbarian truck. Who else ?!
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>>27507413
I had a 2014 magma, it got stolen. I will never get over it.
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>>27507452sorry for your loss bruh. You know.It’s a solid truck. Probably the most solid
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>>27507413
Keep it, faggot
>t. 2007 owner with 190,000 miles
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>>27507413
>My dad brother and grandfather were all mech.engineers if that gets me cred
but you were too stupid?

Hello bros it's the anon with the 99 civic si again. I finally replaced the timing belt, but now my car sounds different and I think it's misfiring. originally it was making a scrape-like ticking noise but after some inspection I realized the belt was loose, after tightening that went away. it still makes strange noises though and the engine behaves differently. whenever I rev up and then take my foot off the gas, the revs fall down but the ECU shoots them back up temporarily for some reason. it also sounds different and sometimes it makes noises towards the lower righthand side of the car, near the exhaust.
am I correct that it's just a poorly primed timing belt?
i need my car fixed asap so honestly I might just take it to a shop, does anyone know how much a valve adjustment typically costs? online says less than $300 but I know some shade tree guys who might be able to do it cheaper.

video of misfiring:
https://youtube.com/shorts/8MnmXQqT7YY?feature=share
https://youtube.com/shorts/TPuvO9I0sEE?feature=share
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>>27504292
Engines will usually still run and crank with 1-2 teeth off. They just wont run well. If it drives fine though youre probably ok but it doesnt hurt to double check the timing.
Also doesnt hurt to check your ignition timing
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>>27505087
I've been told that with fuel injected engines it's all or nothing. the misfire sounds like a loud clunk under the car every once in a while. it made similar sounds before but they came from the transmission.
Could also just be bumpy road and shitty old suspension, idk.
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>>27501253
>honda
junk. just crush it and put the $50 towards a real car
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>>27506019
the absolute state of /o/
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>>27505980
My old B16 skipped a tooth and it still ran but it sounded like shit. Nothing like the video you posted.

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oh shit, no brakes
>really?
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>>27506306
STREETLIGHTS, PEOOOOOOOOOOPLEEEEE
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I wish the braindead owner had died
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>>27507187
thanks for the kek anon
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>>27507179
isso dat a ritter bitto bureiko i smerru
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>>27507432
I think he wishes the same


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