Automotive Addicts Lounge V5 - P0306 - General

[QUOTE=DPKiller;51553258]I have a horrible attraction to pegging my speedo going down the interstate so my highway mileage is horrible. Pretty sure 60% of the time I'm in the singles. I blame the former mentioned and towing with 3.42 gears. ;_;[/QUOTE] well pegging my speedo will get you killed in my truck being that there's no speed limiter and it revs to 7 grand so it'll do about 140 but the suspension is 300,000 miles old and that doesn't mix well with speeds over 100

My truck has over 500k miles on it, and a 2500lb camper. It runs out of gearing at 85.

[QUOTE=butre;51553279]well pegging my speedo will get you killed in my truck being that there's no speed limiter and it revs to 7 grand so it'll do about 140 but the suspension is 300,000 miles old and that doesn't mix well with speeds over 100[/QUOTE] 32's and 100+ are always fun. But goin' over 100 in mine is fine no suspension issues to note but I have to air up my rear shock as if I'm towing at those speeds, have yet to get past 134. One day....One day..... #NoLimiterLife Most notable issue is the slack you have in your steering at those speeds, but I have yet to find a car that hasn't had that issue. I blame tire flex.

[QUOTE=DPKiller;51553388]Most notable issue is the slack you have in your steering at those speeds, but I have yet to find a car that hasn't had that issue. I blame tire flex.[/QUOTE] Sticky & wide low-profiles are needed for those speeds.

I've got sticky and wide but about a foot of sidewall

God damn I love Rallycross so much. [url=https://flic.kr/p/Q9SXPf][img]https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/631/31605600192_28d2afcaf0_c.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/Q9SXPf]IMG_9291[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/149412659@N03/]Conor Clark[/url], on Flickr [url=https://flic.kr/p/QcAxHT][img]https://c2.staticflickr.com/1/495/31636346841_4b51e1572e_c.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/QcAxHT]IMG_9440[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/149412659@N03/]Conor Clark[/url], on Flickr [url=https://flic.kr/p/QjxMEQ][img]https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/694/31715023896_04aa5acb37_c.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/QjxMEQ]IMG_9337[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/149412659@N03/]Conor Clark[/url], on Flickr [url=https://flic.kr/p/Q9SXkQ][img]https://c3.staticflickr.com/1/346/31605598602_0116753bf0_c.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/Q9SXkQ]IMG_9478[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/149412659@N03/]Conor Clark[/url], on Flickr

I'm starting to actually like this truck. It's got a bit more power since the tuneup, and once it's warmed up and the thermostat opens, it's a pleasant drive. I'm really torn on wanting to work on it/do upgrades to it, because it's also in bad shape and only gets about 160 miles per tank.

[QUOTE=loophole;51553859]God damn I love Rallycross so much. [url=https://flic.kr/p/Q9SXPf][img]https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/631/31605600192_28d2afcaf0_c.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/Q9SXPf]IMG_9291[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/149412659@N03/]Conor Clark[/url], on Flickr [url=https://flic.kr/p/QcAxHT][img]https://c2.staticflickr.com/1/495/31636346841_4b51e1572e_c.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/QcAxHT]IMG_9440[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/149412659@N03/]Conor Clark[/url], on Flickr [url=https://flic.kr/p/QjxMEQ][img]https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/694/31715023896_04aa5acb37_c.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/QjxMEQ]IMG_9337[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/149412659@N03/]Conor Clark[/url], on Flickr [url=https://flic.kr/p/Q9SXkQ][img]https://c3.staticflickr.com/1/346/31605598602_0116753bf0_c.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/Q9SXkQ]IMG_9478[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/149412659@N03/]Conor Clark[/url], on Flickr[/QUOTE]That would look better as a video.

Weather improved so I was finally able to replace my front brake pads. This time around both of the worn sets were pretty much even for wear (compared to 2013, when the passenger side was worn to the steel backing while the other was still at 20%) however the passenger side piston was still quite stubborn to compress but the fact both sides evenly wore down means it's still useable. Boots and hoses looked good. Wheel bearings also sounded good however they've seen over 400000km so once things warm up they're being replaced. Following that the front passenger wheel well gets a badly needed rust repair which I've been unable to do because the bolts for the main fuses and the washer fluid tank are seized.

[QUOTE=Aetna;51552331]Oh shit, that was the heater core elbow?![/QUOTE] Yea, it was this fucker coming right off the back of the head. [img]http://prussianmotors.com/empower/images/inv_009015_03.jpg[/img]

I don't get it. Every time I've had my car serviced I've checked the tires after and they've inflated them to 35PSI. The wheel information decals inside the driver side door have always clearly stated the max is 23psi. Why the hell do they keep overinflating them to shit?

[QUOTE=pentium;51554692]I don't get it. Every time I've had my car serviced I've checked the tires after and they've inflated them to 35PSI. The wheel information decals inside the driver side door have always clearly stated the max is 23psi. Why the hell do they keep overinflating them to shit?[/QUOTE] Some places have state law that requires tire inflation for any service, like cali I think a lot of chains just teach their mechanics 35 since it's mostly standard??? It's wrong but it's common

The sticker on my door jamb says 32 for the fronts but they always look badly under inflated. I do 35 because they slip in the rain otherwise, and piss poor side walls. Beyond that, those front tires are getting replaced as soon as I have the money.

23PSI sounds incredibly low, what kind of car is it? The lowest I've ever seen as a minimum recommended is 29PSI on the rear of my Subaru's, but that feels too soft on all seasons and i usually run 38 front/ 36 rear.

its an s10 blazer isn't it? those ask for 35 psi in the rear and 32 in the front if I remember right. not sure where you're getting 23

[QUOTE=butre;51555473]its an s10 blazer isn't it? those ask for 35 psi in the rear and 32 in the front if I remember right. not sure where you're getting 23[/QUOTE] I'd have to check, but I believe you're right. I roll 32/30 in the winter and 35 all around in the summer

Alrighty, I'll throw a update out there since "nobody but clutch works on their vehicles regularly" :v: Cut off the sway bar mount and spring pocket from the axle to clean it up [thumb]http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u423/Lawblind/LICH/2742F79D-00B9-4CBE-A260-33B6CEA5B2DD_zpss2ccoiiv.jpg[/thumb] Designed a replacement bracket for the sway bar mount [thumb]http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u423/Lawblind/LICH/DDCBBA69-B739-4102-BBA9-7AEDC6BF3F61_zpsimiutafw.jpg[/thumb] Lopped off the old control arm mounts and cut off the cab mount for control arm clearance (its being flipped and rewelded) [thumb]http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u423/Lawblind/LICH/CDB569F0-15B5-40EB-B4B7-37E7D602A839_zpsw68f2tqo.jpg[/thumb] The stock control arm mount was looking scabby and it was designed to angle the control arms inwards (I still could have used it, it just wouldn't be the best option), so to rectify this with correct geometry I designed a replacement control arm bracket. With help from Jimbo [thumb]http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u423/Lawblind/LICH/563E591C-8310-4D62-A3A9-338A04ED4160_zpspwcfczm0.jpg[/thumb] [thumb]http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u423/Lawblind/LICH/F579A230-59B6-492E-B655-563E52A75EEE_zpsqyfoyfde.jpg[/thumb] Here is an alternative design that has a little more character, what do you guys think? I think to somewhat match the sway bar mount I may ditch the holes in the middle [thumb]http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u423/Lawblind/LICH/8367AA54-F8BF-4060-ACAC-E12BA3C79D2D_zpscb8ow1hg.jpg[/thumb] Should be cutting it all out tomorrow, as well as finishing sand blasting the axle. I still have to design the frame->control arm mounting bracket but I think it should be relatively simple.

[QUOTE=RoboChimp;51554530]That would look better as a video.[/QUOTE] Might actually be responsible for a documentary on a low budget rally team next year.

Do you guys know how regenerative brakes actually work? Is there a flywheel on a generator?

[QUOTE=RoboChimp;51555924]Do you guys know how regenerative brakes actually work? Is there a flywheel on a generator?[/QUOTE] It's the wheels driving the electric motor around when you release the throttle on an electric car. When the electric motor turns without using the electric energy, it charges the battery up instead of using it. It feels like using the engine to break in a normal car, but it's more powerful as a braking technique which also is why electric cars have brake problems more often than others simply because they don't need to use them as much.

[QUOTE=Sonador;51554702]Some places have state law that requires tire inflation for any service, like cali I think a lot of chains just teach their mechanics 35 since it's mostly standard??? It's wrong but it's common[/QUOTE] Basically this, We do the same at work for shitboxes the customers neglect anyway because they're usually penny pinchers who refuses to pay for good service, and just wants "good enough". Also it doesn't harm to over-inflate a little, but the difference between 23 and 35 is waay too big. [QUOTE=loophole;51555665]Might actually be responsible for a documentary on a low budget rally team next year.[/QUOTE] We need more amateur low-budget stuff, because that encourages more people to join in on the fun, and eventually some of them will get hooked.

I always inflated my Charger's tires to 45. :v: 10 over what was suggested. Gave me an extra 1MPG and never really hurt anything in anyway.

[QUOTE=pentium;51554692]I don't get it. Every time I've had my car serviced I've checked the tires after and they've inflated them to 35PSI. The wheel information decals inside the driver side door have always clearly stated the max is 23psi. Why the hell do they keep overinflating them to shit?[/QUOTE] Do you drive a wheelbarrow? Seriously though. I work in a tire shop, I don't think I've seen anything recommend having your psi that low. 35 is more or less the standard for trucks/suvs, and a bunch of large sedans. If you have any of those, thats probably why.

[QUOTE=evilweazel;51557318] 35 is more or less the standard for trucks/suvs, and a bunch of large sedans. If you have any of those, thats probably why.[/QUOTE] In my experience it seems pretty much anything uses between 30 and 35 psi. Not just large stuff

I put my truck tires at 65 psi I think lol (they're fuckin huge tho)

[QUOTE=Ldesu;51557361]In my experience it seems pretty much anything uses between 30 and 35 psi. Not just large stuff[/QUOTE] Mostly,. Those are what usually call for 35 on the nose, though.

My RV needs 80psi and it's currently at ~55 because cold.

The cold fucking sucks. The amount of time we've wasted at work chasing down tire leaks that aren't there because granny or someone had their tire light pop on so now she wants all four tires checked for leaks is so damn aggravating. I think I've checked about six million tires for leaks since December got cold, and fixed about three, maybe four. :v:

I mean, yesterday my valve stuck open. That was a fun facet of winter.

I run my truck at 65 front 80 rear. No idea what the manual says, just going off of what the tires say, and how much they bulge at 40 with the camper on.