SERIOUSLY OT: Calling all chicks! IT'S PART 6!!

Thinking I'm about to buy a very large truck, to replace my civic.

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I was standing out in the back yard looking, but never saw anything coming.

Wow, craigslist charges to post vehicles for sale now?

wow. was wondering why I don't see as many posts every day. That explains it.

Just so you get an email GTA.

Yall still alive in here? Don't get sick, yo!

I'm still kicking. I'm now in Kansas working for a disc golf company.

Whee!

I’m going stir crazy in my home with no project car to work on. Lol. Kids haven't driven me up the wall.... yet.

HA! I'm actually still working and got the project car up and going again.

HA! I'm still working and got the project up and going.

My current daily driver Civic is giving me a bad stutter under load, but I haven't been able to track down the problem. No trouble codes yet, and I've tried a bunch of different things that haven't worked.... kind of suspect fuel quality, but I'm too lazy to pump the tank, and probably won't worry about it anymore until it leaves me stranded or I get a check engine light.

Once this whole shelter-in-place bs is over, I'm probably going to start building a paraglider.

My little "red rocket", as it was referred to by it's previous owner, requires sticking a screwdriver down the throttle every so often to get it started. Took me a bit to figure that one out. I'm not chasing it, not for a B2, I'll just do it when I have to until I swap it or it just gives out.

Well, I now have a check engine light, a trouble code for MAP sensor, and raw fuel coming out of the tail pipe. All good news.

You'd think with enough fuel to be coming out of the exhaust that you wouldn't even be able to start it. Whatever is causing the MAP sensor to throw a code is causing it to dump the fuel.

Did you get the sensor wet?

Week number 4 working from home. Not as glamorous as I thought it would be. Probably bc the chair I'm using is not very comfortable. Having Skype meetings then going back to sleep for 30 minutes is very cool though.

Part of my job has been limited with this pandemic, but I'm still working 40 hours at the warehouse. I took today off because things were kind of slow there, but will pick back up tomorrow.

You'd think with enough fuel to be coming out of the exhaust that you wouldn't even be able to start it. Whatever is causing the MAP sensor to throw a code is causing it to dump the fuel.

Did you get the sensor wet?

Yeah, I got a p0107. Once the code tripped, and the care finally went to limp mode, I was able to drive it to work, and pulled the code once I got there. But that's why it was running richer than it should normally.

I'm so used to newer cars now, throwing codes at the slightest mishap, I was getting irritated at not having a trouble code.

The only thing I worry about getting went is the distributor... pretty much everything else will stand up to a little water. But no, I haven't washed my engine bay in years.

Week number 4 working from home. Not as glamorous as I thought it would be. Probably bc the chair I'm using is not very comfortable. Having Skype meetings then going back to sleep for 30 minutes is very cool though.

Part of my job has been limited with this pandemic, but I'm still working 40 hours at the warehouse. I took today off because things were kind of slow there, but will pick back up tomorrow.

I'm still an essential worker, going out into the wild world.

I WAS essential, til I got laid off a week ago. With COVID-19 BS and oil prices being low it put our sales numbers way down and I was low man on seniority list so I got laid off for a month (for now)

I WAS essential, til I got laid off a week ago. With COVID-19 BS and oil prices being low it put our sales numbers way down and I was low man on seniority list so I got laid off for a month (for now)

What was it you were doing before this downturn?


Surprisingly, we've been balls to the wall busy this week. But I probably just jinxed it

I work(ed) for the supply side of things. We make hydraulic, fuel, air, oil field hoses, etc. We also sell supplies like pipe fittings, ball valves, hammer unions, etc, etc, etc.

I'm the guy that did whatever was needed. I worked up front as a CSR. I worked in back making hoses, helping in shipping/receiving/inventory as needed, pulled parts for orders, getting the account manager's truck loaded every morning for deliveries, taking other deliveries myself. If the boss was out I did billing at the end of the day.

I'm a versatile guy so if things don't turn around and I can't go back then I should be okay getting another job (once places start hiring again)

I work(ed) for the supply side of things. We make hydraulic, fuel, air, oil field hoses, etc. We also sell supplies like pipe fittings, ball valves, hammer unions, etc, etc, etc.

I'm the guy that did whatever was needed. I worked up front as a CSR. I worked in back making hoses, helping in shipping/receiving/inventory as needed, pulled parts for orders, getting the account manager's truck loaded every morning for deliveries, taking other deliveries myself. If the boss was out I did billing at the end of the day.

I'm a versatile guy so if things don't turn around and I can't go back then I should be okay getting another job (once places start hiring again)

Ah, I see. Well I don't see the oil industry getting going until middle to end of next year.
I also trade the stock futures markets, aside from my mechanic day job, and the outlook is not good for a quick recovery. Global oil storage is set to be completely full by June 1st, which means production will be stopped, whether oil companies want to cut production or not, and I'm looking for oil price to get below $10 a barrel (currently at around $19 a barrel). Just recently been starting to look at the oil markets, because of good volatility.

The only bright side I see for oil is China is now rushing to actually build some strategic oil storage. Seems more like another environmental disaster waiting to happen though. And still wont boost prices that much.

I actually work in a disc golf warehouse. Our custom stamp side has decreased but wholesale has been crazy. A lot of people are picking it up because it's something you can still do outside.

A bunch of idiots are still getting that taken away in places by not practicing social distancing or still playing in large groups.

I think I'm going to EMP proof my car.

I think I'm going to EMP proof my car.

I don't know about EMP proof, but I had a 600 watt audio battery for a main battery in my sedan. It's been pulled out and waiting on a twin. I've got a battery box I built years ago for a full size battery that I'm outfitting to hold both batteries, fuse, cutoff switch, distribution block, and battery tender jumper.

I don't know about EMP proof, but I had a 600 watt audio battery for a main battery in my sedan. It's been pulled out and waiting on a twin. I've got a battery box I built years ago for a full size battery that I'm outfitting to hold both batteries, fuse, cutoff switch, distribution block, and battery tender jumper.

Old cars like ours, it's just about protecting the ECU from an electrical surge within the circuitry.. so I'm building a grounded bi-metallic box out of aluminum and copper to put it in. Plus probably some grounded copper/aluminum rings around parts of the harness to pick up some of the enduced current back to the battery, kind of like a noise filter.

Shouldn't have to be very heavy gauge stuff though, and car batteries are meant to absorb voltage spikes as much as much as start your car.

Old cars like ours, it's just about protecting the ECU from an electrical surge within the circuitry.. so I'm building a grounded bi-metallic box out of aluminum and copper to put it in. Plus probably some grounded copper/aluminum rings around parts of the harness to pick up some of the enduced current back to the battery, kind of like a noise filter.

Shouldn't have to be very heavy gauge stuff though, and car batteries are meant to absorb voltage spikes as much as much as start your car.

I like it. There are a lot of electrical things that our old cars need. My hatch melted the headlight switch since they didn't run any relays for headlights.

I like it. There are a lot of electrical things that our old cars need. My hatch melted the headlight switch since they didn't run any relays for headlights.

Yeah, that happened to my CRX a few years ago. Just 30 years of component age. Also had problem with the A/C thermostatic switch going bad, which is not available anymore, and I couldn't find an aftermarket solution that would fit, so had to wire in a manual switch for the a/c compressor.

These days there are aftermarket separately programmable controllers for all the accessories, from lights to wipers. I've looked at that for my project car, and future project truck.
Someday https://www.holley.com/products/data_acquisition/power_distribution_modules/parts/500-KT-SWST

My old hatch had issues with the headlight switch and the "run" position on the ignition. Both ended up being toggle switches because at the time I didn't have the money or time to get the replacement parts.

Because of that, and already finding some issues with bolts and screws, and broken pieces, the sedan interior will end up being removed. I do hope to clean it up better than I ever did the hatch.

:naughty:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SQ4oZC86a0

Lock down casualty.. my 4 year old destroyed our TV lol

lock down casualty.. My 4 year old destroyed our tv lol

nnnnoooooo!!!!!

You guys like retro music?
https://youtu.be/38op_t3rfTU

Can't say I have really listened to it.

Can't say I have really listened to it.

Can't say I have really listened to it.

You should check out that song.. it's not what you think :icon16:

Summer project list includes welding my roof drip rails closed, widening my fenders by about an inch, and repainting my Civic. What's on y'alls list?

How are you widening the fenders?

Life happened again and I got pulled away from both my Civic and the forums.

How are you widening the fenders?

Life happened again and I got pulled away from both my Civic and the forums.

What happened?


Thinking about going to a local pick n pull to snatch a motor for my Civic. Need to find some other burly guys to help, and get the wife to sign off.

Got the metal bent and fitted for my drip channels this weekend... 101+ temps make me want to wait to weld though. Fixed my A/C mostly... feel like there's not enough airflow through the condenser fan. It seems to be running too slow, so I may break down and order a new fan motor. Them suckers are expensive from Honda, but I don't exactly trust the aftermarket stuff. I can't find any specs for testing the motor in the car, but the radiator fan is pushing way more air than the condenser fan, which makes me think the condenser is running too slow. Going down the road I'm getting mid 40 temps from the vents, but at stop light sitting it's in the 70's, so that makes me think airflow.

What happened?


Thinking about going to a local pick n pull to snatch a motor for my Civic. Need to find some other burly guys to help, and get the wife to sign off.

Got the metal bent and fitted for my drip channels this weekend... 101+ temps make me want to wait to weld though. Fixed my A/C mostly... feel like there's not enough airflow through the condenser fan. It seems to be running too slow, so I may break down and order a new fan motor. Them suckers are expensive from Honda, but I don't exactly trust the aftermarket stuff. I can't find any specs for testing the motor in the car, but the radiator fan is pushing way more air than the condenser fan, which makes me think the condenser is running too slow. Going down the road I'm getting mid 40 temps from the vents, but at stop light sitting it's in the 70's, so that makes me think airflow.

First was things started picking up again and quick at work. I'm also part of a crew that takes a 30' Motorhome with a trailer out on some weekends to run disc golf events, so getting that thing ready and planning things takes a lot of my time. I also had some stupid issues with the Civic and parked it until I actually fix things right.

I also had my appendix decide it was done a couple of weeks ago. Luckily I caught it early, so no complications. I think by the time they got me in surgery it may have started rupturing, but I recovered quick from it and getting back into things as normal.

The bad thing about being in a small town in Kansas now is finding old Hondas in the salvage yards is hard to do.

First was things started picking up again and quick at work. I'm also part of a crew that takes a 30' Motorhome with a trailer out on some weekends to run disc golf events, so getting that thing ready and planning things takes a lot of my time. I also had some stupid issues with the Civic and parked it until I actually fix things right.

I also had my appendix decide it was done a couple of weeks ago. Luckily I caught it early, so no complications. I think by the time they got me in surgery it may have started rupturing, but I recovered quick from it and getting back into things as normal.

The bad thing about being in a small town in Kansas now is finding old Hondas in the salvage yards is hard to do.

Well glad you're alright.


Here's a picture of the drip channel I shaped.
https://i.imgur.com/YXLCInw.jpg

Nicely done!

Well guys, I think we've hit the point where everything mid 80's to mid 90's automotive is going to start trending upwards. I've been really itching for another 4th gen. Or the prelude that I never had. Seen a 300z the other day and got little hard.... havn't seen one of those in forever. Part of me is annoyed "fuck.... now a nice stock one is going to become even harder to find", but then I also think maybe it would be nice to have to relive the comradery these cars brought in the past.

Anyhoo. Nice to see you guys *smooches* #nohomo #maybealittle #nahprobablynot

I recently "finished" my 91 3000GT. I still want to do a few more 90's cars like a DSM and even a late 80's early 90's Lude or a 92-96 Lude.

I recently "finished" my 91 3000GT. I still want to do a few more 90's cars like a DSM and even a late 80's early 90's Lude or a 92-96 Lude.

Get them while you can. Good condition 90's Hondas are selling for a premium.

Get them while you can. Good condition 90's Hondas are selling for a premium.

I've already been priced out lol. But I'm also kinda poor. And also don't have anywhere to work on anything anyway. Bleh.

I've already been priced out lol. But I'm also kinda poor. And also don't have anywhere to work on anything anyway. Bleh.

Tried to find a decent Integra before I bought the CR-Z, no dice. Like they aren't any around anymore.

Tried to find a decent Integra before I bought the CR-Z, no dice. Like they aren't any around anymore.

The other night I was thinking about that was like "wtf happened..." then remembered... oh yeah, 20 years happened since I was in that world lol. An integra sold in bring a trailer a while back for 86 grand I think it was. Granted, probably the nicest (stock) one in the US at the point... but thats like, real money. Weirdly enough I think the car that I kinda low key miss the most was my MX-3. Those were rare even back then, mustless now. Lots of memories in that car. Mine was the last year that had the same 1.8 dohc as the miata (fwd though sadly).

I've started uploading some gameplay from my streams
https://www.bitchute.com/video/BIuvbC24KT09/

Not the best player by any means, but I'm an old man now. Never seem to remember to hit record on the games I get the wins either, so I'm setting up to record whenever the games go on, as of yesterday.

Well, looks like a changing of the guard. Out with the old

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=56314&stc=1&d=1604337141

In with the new

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=56315&stc=1&d=1604337141

Well, looks like a changing of the guard. Out with the old



How do you like it? I think they look nice, I think I drove one at some point but I can't remember.

It's different, like a fancy old Civic with better steering response. Just barely faster but just as fun. Love the dash and sucks I couldn't find a 6spd in good condition. Huge blind spots but has 6 speakers and a subwoofer. I just wish it had the option of a sunroof.

It's different, like a fancy old Civic with better steering response. Just barely faster but just as fun. Love the dash and sucks I couldn't find a 6spd in good condition. Huge blind spots but has 6 speakers and a subwoofer. I just wish it had the option of a sunroof.

It's different, like a fancy old Civic with better steering response. Just barely faster but just as fun. Love the dash and sucks I couldn't find a 6spd in good condition. Huge blind spots but has 6 speakers and a subwoofer. I just wish it had the option of a sunroof.

I've seen some really nice CRZ's around Dallas, running up and down 75.

I used to want one... but completely impractical with kids.

Still trying to talk my wife into a truck, but can't give up my hatch... even though my hatch needs a ton of work. Feels squirrelly at highway speeds, and I can't figure out what's causing it. Don't seem to have any freeplay anywhere in the suspension, even though I need some bushings in the rear.

I'm about to start cutting and slicing and welding though... go back to an 8" wheel/tire. Road so much better with the fat tires, just hated having to run so much negative camber to fit. So I'm going to widen the fenders, among other things.

also wtf is your plate supposed to say? I've spent way too many minutes sitting here trying to figure it out...

also wtf is your plate supposed to say? I've spent way too many minutes sitting here trying to figure it out...


Mighty Fine?

Hmmm... I thought that M was an H. and "fyn" doesn't translate to fine in my mind for some reason lol. More "Fin". Maybe I'm just retarded.

Mighty Fine?

Yup. Think of it in perspective from my wife and not me...also the answer when asked about how anything is going in Texas.