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I picked up a hitchhiker on the Gardiner WB today. Brand new Hankooks too. Ugh.
Also who's making 357whp? CJ? I wanna go for a ride!!
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I picked up a hitchhiker on the Gardiner WB today. Brand new Hankooks too. Ugh.
Also who's making 357whp? CJ? I wanna go for a ride!!
Sob.....Quote:
Originally Posted by -cj-
LOL...
$5 rides to help me finance my project?? :( (Who am I kidding, it was worth it in the end)
Horto: I had the same thing happen to me two summers ago... Brand new Falken tires... That sucks man!
Was the hitchhiker good looking at least?
j/k, sucks man, do you think you can get that fixed?
Local tire shop said no. Good news though, I called Discount Tire Direct (where I originally ordered the tires) and they are sending me out a replacement free of charge. Awesome customer service.Quote:
Originally Posted by fywdyl
Wow! That's unheard of... Very impressive.
I agree, that's something else!! Wow, Mike. I guess you owe each every MS3 owner coffee for getting a replacement tire for free. :chuckle
nice! did you purchase Discount Tire's Certificate for Replacement?Quote:
Originally Posted by horto
funny thing is no, i didn't buy the certificate... (they also didn't ask if I did). but shhhh, don't tell anyone. just go buy tires from them! :thumbsup they price match too!
That's awesome! Things are looking up again!
So my MS3 is going to be sitting in the underground parking for a while. Quite a while. Probably at least 2.5 years. I was going to leave the battery unhooked and put my winter tires on because they are toast anyway, I don't care if they flat spot. I was also going to turn on the car every week or two, let it warm up fully, drive it around the underground a bit just to get things moving.
Does anyone have any special advice on what I can do to keep it in optimal running condition for when I decide to insure it again? If all goes to plan it should be off insurance by June 14th. It will be sitting there for 2.5 years because that is the remainder of the loan on the car. I plan to insure and drive it again once it is all paid off.
What the rational behind your decision? Probably better to sell the car, and buy another in 2.5 years as these dont really hold value.Quote:
Originally Posted by alhope34
Can't sell a car with a lien on it, and I don't want to. I'm asking for any special advice pertaining to parking the MS3 specifically, not advice on my decisions.
Hey Al, sorry to hear you have to park the car.Anyways heres some suggestions; One; I'm going to assume you will keep atleast fire and theft on the vehicle, this will also keep your policy 'active'.As for the actual car;
-Have it oil-sprayed (Krowned), if not already.Underground parking is bad for moisture build-up.
-Fill the gas tank and add fuel stabilizer and injector cleaner to the mix.This will prevent any water build up.
-Fresh engine oil.
-Make sure your engine coolant is good i.e; not acidic.(Check periodically)
-Couple coats of wax on all painted surfaces.
-Lube all hinges, door latches periodically.
-Remove/replace and clean your battery posts and connections at your starter; cover them good with Grease to prevent corrosion.
-Set the pressure several pounds higher for your tires.
-Start her up periodically and when able drive her around the underground to get the engine up to operating temp and also get wheel bearings, brakes etc, warmed up.
-Prep all the rubber seals; windows, doors, hatch etc;
Thats just things I can think of, off the top of my head.
Hope it helps.
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Leave it in gear when storing it, don't use the parking brake because it will seize. If possible, stick a car cover on it. The side of the car that faces the entrance/exit will see more rust on the brakes then the other side, so it's best to just cover it.
I've heard that starting the car periodically is actually worse for it.
If you can, throw it up on jack stands. Your suspension will thank you.
Al - I have LNIB car cover I'm not using. Yours if you want it (cheap) - PM me.
I heard the same thing. It was in a Road & Track or something about storing cars. Increased wear for the engine and if not let warm up fully (meaning hot oil, coolant and exhaust), would help to introduce moisture and fuel into the oil and exhaust system. Cars need time at these tempuratues to burn this moisture off. Something to look into anyways.Quote:
Originally Posted by -cj-
I understand the need to get the brakes and bearings and everything moving, but in an underground parking garage the brakes should at least stay dry.
sorry to hear man, you got screwed when you bought the car. Best thing you could of done was to get it caught on fire or stolen and have inssurance pay it off for you... Live and Learn buddy.Quote:
Originally Posted by alhope34
Your right, if one starts the vehicle you must keep it running till the engine reaches operating temperature and then some.Thats why I suggested driving it around in the underground i.e. Under-Load.This helps in everything getting properly lubed and heated.Don't drive it for 2 1/2 years and you'll be changing out shit like crazy once you do start driving, thats guaranteed.I've stored several vehicles over the years and never had an issue with starting and running the vehicle periodically.But again it must be stressed let it get hot and it doesn't hurt to rev her up a bit ;).Quote:
Originally Posted by Mazda3X2
Oh and oil will still need to be replaced periodically, use synthetic and the periods can be stretched abit.
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From my experience with storing motorcycles everything Flagrum said is what I'd suggest except for starting it up. Everything I've read and heard says to just let her sit once you've done the prep work and not start it up...the reality is your never gonna get it up to temp driving around an underground.
+1 on the cover defiantly something u want if it's going to be that long.
Thanks for all the advice guys. I don't really have money to buy anything at all, including a car cover. This is part of the reason I'm doing this car switch now that I can, to save money and get my debt dealt with.
As for starting the car, I did plan to drive it around the underground and above ground when I did turn it on and move it every couple weeks, full throttle first and second I can get to 65-70 km/h in the above ground parking lot, haha. :P
Anyone curious as to what I got? I'm paying anywhere from $500-700 for it I'm guessing, my friend hasn't told me a price yet. He just wants to throw me a hundred or two in the following months when I can as he really doesn't care about it.
A Civic? :)
You should have bought my Probe, I would have given you reasonable terms. 200 Hp KLZE motor :chuckle
I'm thinking a Civic as well. Show some pics of this bad boy when you get it.
Hahaha, I don't have the money to actually BUY a car. :P I'm only doing this because my friend is so good about basically just giving it to me for now.
edit: I already have it, drove it to work today for the first time. It's a green 1995 Tercel DX 2 door 5 speed.
Haha What a beast! It'll contrast well with your red hair Al, lol....j/ksQuote:
Originally Posted by alhope34
Hey but you gotta do what you gotta do!
If you need any help with anything give me a shout buddy.
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Make sure you get a rear motor mount on that beast ASAP! ;)
Seriously though, you'll be saving mad gas $$$ in your new whip while the rest of us have to put up with crazy 0-60 times, tight handling, neck breaking torque... :( j/k
My valve cover breather silicone hose has a tear in it :( Anyone know where I can get another one? And in the meantime, will taping it up suffice?
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^Its a breather hose...Duct tape is your friend.
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Isn't that what I said?
Is electrical tape good enough?
Sure but not as durable as Duct tape ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by fywdyl
I used 5/8" radiator hose and two hose clamps I got from Rona for my intake. Like $2 a foot.
I just went to Home Depot and bought 10' of vinyl tubing, that was the only thing I could find on a Sunday afternoon. I'm just worried that it might melt. I haven't put it in yet cuz I think the tape is still holding up.
Question, if I get an OCC, will that replace the need for that hose? Thanks.
Hahaahah..... I like your setup! It's purrrdy.
someone has big turbo envy? :gone
only the best... for me and my friends. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by -cj-
I'm sorry if you feel that way...lol...esp for the guys who still have a Warranty to worry about.Quote:
Originally Posted by horto
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Mmm big turbo. Looking good....
Vincent, nice turbo keychain! ;)
Ouu turbo ;)
helmeted up!