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Tested out the Jackpoint stands to make sure I can get my car completely raised. Had to modify/remove the handles on my jack though -- didn't measure for compatibility with the Jackpoints before I bought it. Getting ready to do my first oil change this weekend!
Anyone have tips in general on washing away build up on the car underside? Do I need to pull the panels or can I just hose them off? What about general crud buildup under the engine, especially on the exhaust pieces and hoses?
Hose, soapy water, and a brush is all you need. EVERYTHING under there gets wet if you drive in the rain. I know...BLASPHEMY!
Originally Posted by AIrey1507
Tested out the Jackpoint stands to make sure I can get my car completely raised. Had to modify/remove the handles on my jack though -- didn't measure for compatibility with the Jackpoints before I bought it. Getting ready to do my first oil change this weekend!
Anyone have tips in general on washing away build up on the car underside? Do I need to pull the panels or can I just hose them off? What about general crud buildup under the engine, especially on the exhaust pieces and hoses?
Painted my Wheel Nuts with Cerakote 2 part epoxy paint. Paint finish is baked on at 250 degrees for 2 hours.
This paint has very durable finish and will not easily wear off
Painted my Wheel Nuts with Cerakote 2 part epoxy paint. Paint finish is baked on at 250 degrees for 2 hours.
This paint has very durable finish and will not easily wear off
even when nuts are removed frequently.
THIS! ... you know when you have a nagging feeling that you WANT to do something to your car but you just can't put your finger on it? Thank you sir. I know how I'll be social distancing next week, my lug bolts look pretty rough.
This week I did my first oil change since picking up the car 1 year and 5K miles ago. Got 2 new Pilot Sport 4S's for the front. While the wheels were off I power washed and applied max coat wheel guard to the wheels and calipers.
THIS! ... you know when you have a nagging feeling that you WANT to do something to your car but you just can't put your finger on it? Thank you sir. I know how I'll be social distancing next week, my lug bolts look pretty rough.
This week I did my first oil change since picking up the car 1 year and 5K miles ago. Got 2 new Pilot Sport 4S's for the front. While the wheels were off I power washed and applied max coat wheel guard to the wheels and calipers.
If that was my car, I would side-step the painted wheel lug bolts and replace what you have with black Titanium instead. Far superior.
Last edited by Ironman88; 03-27-2020 at 10:43 PM.
Reason: Thought I'd try the proper English language instead...
If that was my car, I would side-step the painted wheel lug bolts and replace what you have with black Titanium instead. Far superior.
You're not wrong. Not sure I want to drop $400 on lugs though until I'm sure my business will survive this gov't mandated closure. But that's probably what I'll end up doing.
You're not wrong. Not sure I want to drop $400 on lugs though until I'm sure my business will survive this gov't mandated closure. But that's probably what I'll end up doing.
Here's a very nice set that has special pricing now - $289...
Replaced the display in the climate control unit. Original one had "squigglies" that were gradually getting worse. Bought the display from partworks.de for a bit over $90 shipped. Took ~45 minutes from start to finish.
Color in the last photo makes it look more blue than it actually is. Display appears to be the same as the OEM one.
03-27-2020, 09:16 AM
