Every time I think about selling my car I remember how much I love it and how great it is to drive. It's paid off and enjoyable. What more could I want?
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Every time I think about selling my car I remember how much I love it and how great it is to drive. It's paid off and enjoyable. What more could I want?
To the Charlotte folks: do any of you have (a) tranny jack, or (b) an engine support bar?
I have an engine support bar, Spenser. It's actually still in the box. I bought it for doing my rod bearing swap this spring.Quote:
Originally Posted by 704sw
I’ll trade you a spring compression service in exchange for some engine bar time [emoji6]Quote:
Originally Posted by SaltyNC
I’ll get that wiper puller from Nate and get your other stuff back to you ASAP. Gonna go ahead and plan on buying a tranny jack from HF this week.
Sorry, No trans jack.Quote:
Originally Posted by 704sw
I have always just use the regular floor jack. (luckily, I still have all of my fingers)
Sounds like a plan. :) No rush on the other stuff. I will probably need to use the engine mount in about two or three weeks, but you're welcome to use it before or after. But I'm not meeting you unless you show up in the unicorn. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by 704sw
Hey, Spenser, do you get HF's coupons? They just did their less common 25% coupon over Eastern weekend, and it seems like I saw something about bike lifts on sale. They had some good deals this past weekend. I have a 20% coupon that is valid now, if you need it.
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Originally Posted by SaltyNC
Okay I’m not in a huge rush. I’ve been sitting on the leaking OPG for a while, so after is just fine. And if you want a hand with anything just let me know.Quote:
Originally Posted by SaltyNC
I think I still have a HF coupon, but I’ll verify during lunch.
Follow-up @SaltyNC I cannot find my HF coupon anymore. Lol wanna meet at the Thai place again?
Hey, I was just looking at the fine print on the 20% off coupon with a magnifying glass 'cause it's freakin' tiny print (and I'm old), and it excludes basically all of HF's better brands (Hercules, Earthquake, etc.) and it said it excluded "floor jacks." What do you think? I wonder if it will work on the trans jack.Quote:
Originally Posted by 704sw
BTW, you can text TOOLS6 to 222377 and get a 20% coupon from HF.
Either way, if you want the paper coupon, I could go for some nam prik pao. LOL
Edit: I'm actually going to HF to see if they have slim/swivel Braun LED work lights back in stock. They were out and I have a coupon for the swivel light for $19, regularly $29. I can ask them to check if the 20% will work on the trans jack. I'll probably go to HF around lunch time.
Thanks SaltyNC for the HF text tip! Just signed up
https://www.tracknightinamerica.com/...torsports-park
the red rocket is registered
Anyone have an extra thermostat laying around? Just realized that the one on my wife's car is stuck open. I'm leaving town Monday and can't find a non-autozone-shit one on a Sunday so I can change it before I leave. Womp.
Sorry man, no dice.
try NAPA they are open on Sundays
not great, but better than the 'Zone.
Shout out from Winston Salem. I lived in Charlotte for 12 years but moved back in 2015. Maybe I'll see you guys around
[emoji106] I go back and forth from Charlotte to Raleigh/Cary area. Maybe we will have another meet up one of these daysQuote:
Originally Posted by Thatguy_JZ
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Let's have a QC meet one afternoon. I'd like to meet my ZHP neighbors.
I'm down. I'll be heading back to Raleigh here in another month or two but I'd even drive back to Charlotte for a weekend to meet up with people
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Anyone around Winston/Greensboro/High Point familiar with coding?
What are you hoping to do?Quote:
Originally Posted by Thatguy_JZ
Minimum - active OEM alarm, disable DRL, disable auto door locks when driving.
Also, Euro coding corner lights off, comfort open/close windows, triple blink signals, and playing with some other little features.
Down the road deleting SAP and/or running headers without CEL's would be nice.
I have a laptop ready with a fresh Win 7 install (XP wasn't supported by hardware) and XP mode installed. I also have the cable I need but haven't gotten around to getting it all set up. Like on the cable do I have to solder pins 7&8 together?
I really just need time to sit down and get it all figured out with the thread here. Didn't know of anyone local could help.
FWIW I had some time today to sit down and get everything together. It all seems to be working smooth. So far I've re-coded my GM5 for my alarm and a few other little features. Will work on my lighting module tomorrow.
If anyone in the Triad area needs anything coded give me a shout.
Also I have a MIS RTAB bushing tool available for sale or rent if anyone plans on doing bushings soon
Elon/Burlington chiming in. Just signed up on the forums and wanted make my presence known. I don't really have special tools or parts to offer, but I do speak German if anyone ever needs that for a diagnosis or whatnot.
Welcome!Quote:
Originally Posted by Galapolis
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2020 CCR SCCA Autocross Schedule:
AX1. Feb 22nd. ZMax Dragway
AX2 March 7th. Michelin Proving Grounds
AX3. April 11 and 12th. ZMax Dragway
AX4. May 30th. ZMax Dragway
AX5. June 20 and 21st. ZMax Dragway
AX6. July 25th. ZMax Dragway
AX7. Sept 19th. ZMax Dragway
AX8. Oct. 17th. ZMax Dragway
AX9. Nov 14th and 15th. ZMax Dragway. (charity event)
I've been meaning to attend one of the ZMax autocross events. A guy at my local autocross highly recommended it.
Also, I have a question. I know rolling the (rear) fenders on our cars is notoriously hard with the gunk and all. Then there is the issue of rust after rolling. Does someone know a good shop somewhere in NC that can properly roll E46 fenders?
The zmax courses are great since it's such a massive space. We'll definitely get together for a few this summer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Galapolis
I think I have a fender roller in the garage if you want to try it out. I rolled mine and it wasn't enough so I ended up cutting the lip completely off and sealing the edge with POR-15. It should be in my build thread.
Rolling fenders myself might not be the best idea but I'll certainly keep the option in mind.
I did see the cutting part in your build thread. I'd be interested to see how it holds up over time.
Anybody want these seats?
https://greenville.craigslist.org/pt...070083796.html
I want the manual bases off of them and would happily swap my power bases on. I also have enough spare parts (pulls, etc) to repair them. If someone wants to pick them up and bring them to Charlotte, in an hour they'll be repaired and powered.
Some new additions to the special tool set in my garage include:
Engine support bar (for that damn oil pan gasket project)
RTAB removal/install tool
Subframe bushing removal tool
Rear axle bushing tool
Kickass spring compressor
more shit that I can't remember buying
edit: oh and a bigass impact gun that'll rip ur nuts off
Have you ever considered moving to Boston? We have that Sam Adam's Red Brick that you cannot buy anywhere else.Quote:
Originally Posted by ZHPizza
We also have a lot of sweet pot holes, so your bushing tools will be busy-:))))
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Nice list!
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Originally Posted by RUS_ZHP
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Doing my RTAB tomorrow morning. Replacing with factory non-m bushings and ECS limiters. I bought the BavAuto tool for the job. I don't think I have the room needed up on the QuickJack to get to the mounting flange so back to floorjack and jack stands. :facepalm
Yo I'm meeting @704sw and @Galapolis at LKQ tomorrow to strip down a ZHP that just came in. You need anything for the whip?Quote:
Originally Posted by Overboost
Which LKQ and what time? I would love to meet up and join you guys!
3pm bruhQuote:
Originally Posted by Overboost
LKQ Self Service - Charlotte
3900 Chesapeake Dr, Charlotte, NC 28216
(800) 962-2277
https://maps.app.goo.gl/6gYh5Vd4C9FVyhmH8
Ain’t no party like a junk yard partyQuote:
Originally Posted by Overboost
Ok I'm down. Providing I have the RTAB's done. I have to pick up the wife at 4:30 so probably won't be able to spend the entire day with you guys but at least we can put some faces to the Mafia members. Not sure I really need anything but once I'm there I could look at what you guys don't claim. :dunno:
Only one thing that I know would be better is a day together wrenching on our whips. :thumbupQuote:
Originally Posted by 704sw