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looks great with those bright silver wheels! All the ones I've seen so far have had generic gunmetal
[QUOTE=Ridge;49036505]I have never experienced driving a car quite like I did today. Either that car did something to me, or I developed a heart murmur afterwards, because there's been a tingling in my chest since I left. [img]http://i.imgur.com/m5CCv65h.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] [T]http://i.imgur.com/JXCQ4T5.jpg?1[/T] Mazda stop doing this.
I am so fucking pissed right now, today I took my first drivers test, my assessor was extremely nice (probably nicest person I ever met) I get in the car, start backing out(I couldn't see out the spot because I was parked in between two massive ass trucks blocking everything) and BAM I hit some fucking jeep, at that point I am feeling embarrassed as fuck and also pissed since I fucked up my brand new car and the test. The jeep barely has a scratch on it for some reason, yet the back of my car is completely fucked. He told me I failed and I paid the $35 for the test, exchanged insurance info with the jeep, went home, and was in my bed for about 7 hours feeling humiliated. I don't even think I can take my test with that guy ever again, jesus christ. Anyone else fuck up on a test before? Honestly would make me feel better. TL;DR I crashed on my FIRST drivers test within the first 5 seconds of it starting, pretty sure it was my fault, but that jeep was going fast in the parking lot it seemed.
That MX5 looks excellent (minus the clock radio on the dash).
[QUOTE=Cinnamonbun;49037275]I am so fucking pissed right now, today I took my first drivers test, my assessor was extremely nice (probably nicest person I ever met) I get in the car, start backing out(I couldn't see out the spot because I was parked in between two massive ass trucks blocking everything) and BAM I hit some fucking jeep, at that point I am feeling embarrassed as fuck and also pissed since I fucked up my brand new car and the test. The jeep barely has a scratch on it for some reason, yet the back of my car is completely fucked. He told me I failed and I paid the $35 for the test, exchanged insurance info with the jeep, went home, and was in my bed for about 7 hours feeling humiliated. I don't even think I can take my test with that guy ever again, jesus christ. Anyone else fuck up on a test before? Honestly would make me feel better. TL;DR I crashed on my FIRST drivers test within the first 5 seconds of it starting, pretty sure it was my fault, but that jeep was going fast in the parking lot it seemed.[/QUOTE] AND THE UNLUCKYEST MAN AWARD GOES TOOOO YOUUUUUU Congrats. Welcome to trying to peek around big trucks and big suvs 101. Please take a number and proceed to use utmost caution. [editline]3rd November 2015[/editline] [QUOTE=danjee;49036758]looks great with those bright silver wheels! All the ones I've seen so far have had generic gunmetal[/QUOTE] But.... Gunmetal loooks fucking great.
[QUOTE=DPKiller;49037497]AND THE UNLUCKYEST MAN AWARD GOES TOOOO YOUUUUUU Congrats. Welcome to trying to peek around big trucks and big suvs 101. Please take a number and proceed to use utmost caution. [/QUOTE] Yeah, I am going to try and find another place to take the test, because I don't know if I can look my assessor in the eyes again, sucks because he was extremely nice about everything, god damn.
[QUOTE=Cinnamonbun;49037275] Anyone else fuck up on a test before? Honestly would make me feel better. TL;DR I crashed on my FIRST drivers test within the first 5 seconds of it starting, pretty sure it was my fault, but that jeep was going fast in the parking lot it seemed.[/QUOTE] I failed my first driving test in the first segment (out of 25 segments) because the tester had to tell me to stop as a car came out of nowhere and I hadn't looked properly. I also felt super bad as I knew that if the tester has to tell you anything (notwithstanding directions, do a 3 point turn here etc) it's an instant fail. It turned out later I had actually instafailed 10 metres earlier when I just went over a stop sign line while stopping. So, yeah. Got it on the second time though, even though I went into a kerbside stop at a bad angle and scratched the rims.
Y'all are pretty bad....But hey, One pointer. Practice. The more time you are behind the wheel the more comfortable you are gonna be and better off your gonna be. I passed my test with flying colors except the parallel parking bit. But hey, come on it was only a ext cab truck with a 8ft bed. I gave it a "Attempt" and the truck got all cockeyed. I asked the tester if I could please pull ahead and give it another go before things get crazy really quickly. Funny thing about it I had to do that test 2 more times after that for receiving safe driving awards. In the Audi it was fucking so simple to parallel park because the passenger mirror automatically folds down so you can see your back wheel. Best fucking feature ever made.
[QUOTE=Cinnamonbun;49037275]I am so fucking pissed right now, today I took my first drivers test, my assessor was extremely nice (probably nicest person I ever met) I get in the car, start backing out(I couldn't see out the spot because I was parked in between two massive ass trucks blocking everything) and BAM I hit some fucking jeep, at that point I am feeling embarrassed as fuck and also pissed since I fucked up my brand new car and the test. The jeep barely has a scratch on it for some reason, yet the back of my car is completely fucked. He told me I failed and I paid the $35 for the test, exchanged insurance info with the jeep, went home, and was in my bed for about 7 hours feeling humiliated. I don't even think I can take my test with that guy ever again, jesus christ. Anyone else fuck up on a test before? Honestly would make me feel better. TL;DR I crashed on my FIRST drivers test within the first 5 seconds of it starting, pretty sure it was my fault, but that jeep was going fast in the parking lot it seemed.[/QUOTE] Hey man I feel you, a similar thing happened to me this summer, I was backing out of a parking spot near my favorite Japanese fast food place and I slammed into a pickup truck that was flying by at a ridiculous speed, but it was still my fault because I should've looked or something. That repair bill was a bitch and pretty much wiped out most of my summer savings. But now I'm extra careful so I suppose that's a good thing and it'll work out for you too
[QUOTE=DPKiller;49037870]Y'all are pretty bad....But hey, One pointer. Practice. The more time you are behind the wheel the more comfortable you are gonna be and better off your gonna be. I passed my test with flying colors except the parallel parking bit. But hey, come on it was only a ext cab truck with a 8ft bed. I gave it a "Attempt" and the truck got all cockeyed. I asked the tester if I could please pull ahead and give it another go before things get crazy really quickly. Funny thing about it I had to do that test 2 more times after that for receiving safe driving awards. In the Audi it was fucking so simple to parallel park because the passenger mirror automatically folds down so you can see your back wheel. Best fucking feature ever made.[/QUOTE] My Jetta does that too, made my driving test much easier for the parallel parking part.
All I remember about my driving test is that at the very end, when I was parking the car for good, my tester flipped a bitch because I didn't engage the parking brake—in an automatic Civic... on a nearly negligible incline... Left DMV a licensed driver though so whatever, man
I passed my driving test first go. Testing here is an absolute joke though, drove out of the licencing center, down the 50km/h street, only got to 3rd gear. Got asked to turn around, reverse parked at the licencing center, passed with full marks. Somehow people still manage to fail 4-5 times.
What would you guys recommend as a moderately priced sporty-ish first car? I'm currently waitng for a school grant, and I guess at most I'd be able to spend 4000€. Currently looking at this, a dodge stealth twin turbo for only 3900€. Although it's a bit of a risk as its not been ran for 2 years. [IMG]http://91.229.239.8/fg/1670/10/dodge-de-segunda-mano/Dodge-Stealth-twin-turbo-167010257_1.jpg[/IMG] I've been looking around, what would you guys recommend? I've been in a mazda mx5 1st gen and really like it, but being 6 ft 2 my knees bash on the steering column really easily.
[QUOTE=Cinnamonbun;49037275]I am so fucking pissed right now, today I took my first drivers test, my assessor was extremely nice (probably nicest person I ever met) I get in the car, start backing out(I couldn't see out the spot because I was parked in between two massive ass trucks blocking everything) and BAM I hit some fucking jeep, at that point I am feeling embarrassed as fuck and also pissed since I fucked up my brand new car and the test. The jeep barely has a scratch on it for some reason, yet the back of my car is completely fucked. He told me I failed and I paid the for the test, exchanged insurance info with the jeep, went home, and was in my bed for about 7 hours feeling humiliated. I don't even think I can take my test with that guy ever again, jesus christ. Anyone else fuck up on a test before? Honestly would make me feel better. TL;DR I crashed on my FIRST drivers test within the first 5 seconds of it starting, pretty sure it was my fault, but that jeep was going fast in the parking lot it seemed.[/QUOTE] I tried to pull out on a van driving at 80km/h on a right-of-way road, luckily my assessor stood on the brake. Didn't help though, I failed and had to wait a month to get my license. I don't see how you could crash into that Jeep and cause a lot of damage to your car though, just how fast were you reversing?
Mike Burroughs' E28 was in his garage when it burnt down. Obviously, he decided to take 4 years to rebuild it into a Group 5-esque race spec car. It's not for all though. [IMG]http://i63.tinypic.com/14vs7iv.png[/IMG] [URL="http://www.stanceworks.com/2015/11/the-return-the-rusty-slammington-reveal-at-sema/"]http://www.stanceworks.com/2015/11/the-return-the-rusty-slammington-reveal-at-sema/[/URL]
I don't know why the Internet adores that car so much
Hey Serj, so I hear you uh make some [I]goods[/I] I've been in the market for a Roof basket for my Subaru, do you make anything like that? thanks c:
So this weekend I got the beetle engine on the stand and washed it Here's my dad in crocs washing the engine: [t]http://puu.sh/l7Wyp.jpg[/t] And found out I need a new rear exhaust pipe on the merc: [t]http://puu.sh/l7Ww4.jpg[/t][t]http://puu.sh/l7Wxf.jpg[/t] Also taken today, not that bad for 1.5 tons of supercharged Mercedes: [t]http://puu.sh/l7WAw.jpg[/t]
Finally ordered a new motor for the Miata... talk about an annoying 3 months with only a motorcycle for transportation. Was really hard finding a decent used 99-00 motor as they're the only ones that will fit in my car without extensive wiring modifications. [t]http://i.imgur.com/FMwe9G7.png[/t]
[QUOTE=Aetna;49040016]Finally ordered a new motor for the Miata... talk about an annoying 3 months with only a motorcycle for transportation. Was really hard finding a decent used 99-00 motor as they're the only ones that will fit in my car without extensive wiring modifications. [t]http://i.imgur.com/FMwe9G7.png[/t][/QUOTE] should have dropped an LS1 in there for about $500 and an afternoon
[QUOTE=Wazbat;49038559]What would you guys recommend as a moderately priced sporty-ish first car? I'm currently waitng for a school grant, and I guess at most I'd be able to spend 4000€. Currently looking at this, a dodge stealth twin turbo for only 3900€. Although it's a bit of a risk as its not been ran for 2 years. [IMG]http://91.229.239.8/fg/1670/10/dodge-de-segunda-mano/Dodge-Stealth-twin-turbo-167010257_1.jpg[/IMG] I've been looking around, what would you guys recommend? I've been in a mazda mx5 1st gen and really like it, but being 6 ft 2 my knees bash on the steering column really easily.[/QUOTE] Do not buy a Mitsubishi 3000GT / Dodge Stealth (same vehicle, different bodywork). Do [I]not[/I] by a 3000GT. [B]Don't do it.[/B] Twin turbo, not running, and Mitusbishi 3000GT are all giant red flags of doom. It [I]could[/I] be a simple fix, but it probably isn't. The high-end 3000GT is a great car [I]when[/I] it is running. But they are money pits; complicated design, largely bespoke parts, and they are getting up there in age. If it's your first car, I would stick to practical, reliable cars that also have some sportiness to them, like the higher-end used Honda Civics and Fits. The Ford Focus ZX3 is a practical though I don't know much about their reliability offhand.
[QUOTE=rampageturke 2;49040092]should have dropped an LS1 in there for about $500 and an afternoon[/QUOTE] [URL="http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=428742"]More like $15k.[/URL] Everyone thinks it's cheap for some reason. You need an entirely different transmission, driveshaft, diff, rear end, front end, and motor mounts. It's not a drop in.
[QUOTE=Aetna;49040757][URL="http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=428742"]More like $15k.[/URL] Everyone thinks it's cheap for some reason. You need an entirely different transmission, driveshaft, diff, rear end, front end, and motor mounts. It's not a drop in.[/QUOTE] i [i]think[/i] he was joking
[QUOTE=Saber15;49040617]Do not buy a Mitsubishi 3000GT / Dodge Stealth (same vehicle, different bodywork). Do [I]not[/I] by a 3000GT. [B]Don't do it.[/B] Twin turbo, not running, and Mitusbishi 3000GT are all giant red flags of doom. It [I]could[/I] be a simple fix, but it probably isn't. The high-end 3000GT is a great car [I]when[/I] it is running. But they are money pits; complicated design, largely bespoke parts, and they are getting up there in age. [/QUOTE] This. Not a good daily, you would need a spare car almost assuredly. Great fun/weekend/project car, and if you do have the twinturbo running strong it's a phenomenal car! But errything he said is right on the money.
I agree. I really REALLY [B]REALLY[/B] want a 3000GT VR4, but I would since so much money in it, I might as well buy a newer car. Story time! So... The other day I was test driving my other Dodge Daytona to see if it is road worthy. [B]Prologue: [/B] After doing a walk round of the vehicle I eyed what I've been looking at fixing for a while, but I'll deal with it later, I'm just going for a short drive... Nothing will go wrong. Both wheels are aimed away from the vehicle with the steering wheel straight. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/3ralWdX.png[/IMG] Probably isn't this dramatic, but it's definitely fucked up. Any way... First thing I did was sit down, slam the key in, turn the key - VROOM - fired up in half a second. Fuck yeah, new battery is kicking ass. [URL="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRADpXluVrA"]Pull back the switch for the headlights, VVVVVD, those fuckers are up and ready[/URL]. I put it in reverse to check the back up lights, working great! I give it a little gas so I can back up about half a foot... CLUNK. What the fuck. I slightly press the gas more - CREEEAAAAKKKK - Seriously, what the shit? I know I'm not running over anything. I put it back in park and walk around to the back of the car. Fuck me. The exhaust fell off. I've driven the thing back and forth, up and down, side to side down my alley and it falls off backing up a foot. I picked it up and noticed that the only thing that had been holding this after market POS on was a twisted metal coat hanger. Nice and rusty, one that at one time had been destined to perform abortions of the messiest kind. Fuck it, I shall continue! Did I mention it's poring down rain, it's pitch black out, and these tires are dry rotted? Okay, I did now. I get back in the Daytona for the journey of a life time. [B]Chapter 1 - Smooth as butter[/B] I put the 3 speed auto into D and pull forward with this huge ass turn radius just to go at a 90 degree angle and drive down the end of my alley. I get to the end of my alley (all gravel) and pull off on the side street. This thing is smooootthhh. But loud. I pull up to the first stop sign and brake with ease, [URL="https://facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1478948&p=48475173&viewfull=1#post48475173"]new rotors and HD brakes, fuck yeah[/URL]. I turn left and continue down my road which will eventually turn into gravel. As I'm cruising down the street I notice that the windows are starting to get really foggy, no biggy, I'll just put on the front window defroster. I pushed that slider all the way to the right and pushed the defrost button WOOOOSSSSSSSHHHH, the air comes rushing out of the vents in front of the window. Oddly, the windows are getting any less foggy... I stick my hand up the vent and there's not very warm air coming out. God dammit. I forgot. This puny little 2.5L takes GOD DAMN FOREVER to heat up. Whatever, I'll just wipe the window down in front of me. NOPE. Not helping, it's fogging on the outside too, shitty wipers. About 2 blocks from my house a car passes by me in the oncoming lane and I can barely see in front of me because of all the glare, I squint my eyes and keep on trucking. Further down the road it bends really hard to the right... Well... With two tires aim adjacent from each other, you can imagine it's easier to herd cats than to wrangle it to the right. With some effort and a lot of braking, I gleam around the corner with ease. A little further down the road it turns into a nightmare. Nothing but a muddy gravel road with pot holes galore. [B]Chapter 2 - Fuck me, fuck you, fuck the potholes[/B] I'm used to driving a big 4000lb 2007 Dodge Charger R/T with power steering, throttle by wire, and some big ass tires to soak up the road, well, I'm not driving that at all. I'm driving a car that probably doesn't have power steering anymore, both wheels aiming away from each other, and the tires are stiff as rock, and weighs 3000lbs and is easily 8" off the ground. And I'm driving it down this muddy, pot holes as big as tires, completely black road that is barely driven on. I come cruising into the gravel at around 25MPH and the second I hit those rocks, the whole experience of the car changed. No longer was it this straight (for what it has wrong with it, it goes pretty straight on tarmac) driving experience to holy shit it wants to dip on way or the other depending on where the smallest pebble is. I slip and slide back and forth from side to side, never really sure where I'm at on the road or what's more than 40ft in front of me. I get about a mile down the road and I see lights coming straight for me. SHIT. There's potholes and a big ass truck coming! I dip it off a little to the right side of the road and brake down to 10MPH and let the huge brodozer fly past me. Because of that small manuver there's about a 1 inch coating of mud all over the back of the car now. I press the throttle down and get back up to 25MPH and continue on my journey, bouncing side to side with every little crack or hole in the road. I may continue the story if you guys want. I should record the stupid stuff I do.
Sounds like you need new ball joints/tie rods for sure.
[QUOTE=Aetna;49041636]Sounds like you need new ball joints/tie rods for sure.[/QUOTE] No, it just needs aligned. Really bad. I have the adjusters WAY off right now. [URL="https://facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1478948&p=48513952&viewfull=1#post48513952"]From this incident[/URL].
[QUOTE=Lerlth;49041646]No, it just needs aligned. Really bad. I have the adjusters WAY off right now. [URL="https://facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1478948&p=48513952&viewfull=1#post48513952"]From this incident[/URL].[/QUOTE] Chances are the damage that ruined the toe also ruined the ball joints. They can't take that kinda abuse (most of the time).
Yeah, that could be true. I'm doing some other upgrades on it, so I guess I'll pop some new ball joints in it while I'm at it.
[QUOTE=Cinnamonbun;49037275]I am so fucking pissed right now, today I took my first drivers test, my assessor was extremely nice (probably nicest person I ever met) I get in the car, start backing out(I couldn't see out the spot because I was parked in between two massive ass trucks blocking everything) and BAM I hit some fucking jeep, at that point I am feeling embarrassed as fuck and also pissed since I fucked up my brand new car and the test. The jeep barely has a scratch on it for some reason, yet the back of my car is completely fucked. He told me I failed and I paid the $35 for the test, exchanged insurance info with the jeep, went home, and was in my bed for about 7 hours feeling humiliated. I don't even think I can take my test with that guy ever again, jesus christ. Anyone else fuck up on a test before? Honestly would make me feel better. TL;DR I crashed on my FIRST drivers test within the first 5 seconds of it starting, pretty sure it was my fault, but that jeep was going fast in the parking lot it seemed.[/QUOTE] the trick is to back out very slowly, creep out about a foot before you start backing out properly.
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