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Off Topic / Re: Car thread

« on: March 03, 2015, 09:28:17 PM »

So I'm part of a message board for Dodge Darts and every month they have a contest with prizes where the best looking Dart submitted that month wins. My first month entering won me $55. :D

What are everybody's thoughts on underglow?

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Off Topic / Re: Car thread

« on: February 23, 2015, 07:25:49 PM »

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Brakes are pretty easy to do typically, at least. I'm assuming on an E350 you had eight bolt which usually results in gigantic calipers. Good thing he didn't ruin those too lol.

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This almost looks like one of those perspective photography tricks where it's actually just a toy car with a close camera.

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Off Topic / Re: Car thread

« on: February 20, 2015, 09:27:00 PM »

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I laughed at this way harder than I should have.

As a mechanic in training I can safely say your camber is off, I'm not sure if you meant it to be that way or not.

As a fellow mechanic, judging by the fact that he cleaned all the loving tread off the tire, I don't think his camber is really that bad. Sure it could use some adjustment but the tire still wore relatively well if the majority of the tread is just gone.

It's more impressive he went through a set of pads in a year.

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Off Topic / Re: RIP RadioShack

« on: February 20, 2015, 09:21:35 PM »

I remember I only ever liked looking at their R/C cars. Not sure I've ever made a purchase at one. I'm curious how we still have one where I live.

I never even realized Circuit City hasn't been around lol.

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Off Topic / Re: Car thread

« on: February 06, 2015, 05:27:13 PM »

The new WRX STIs hatchbacks are loving expensive. Like $35k-$40k expensive. For a hatch.

Fieros are weird. Cool weird though.

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Off Topic / Re: Car thread

« on: February 05, 2015, 12:51:36 PM »

I agree with the loveier ATS and uglier CTS, but I LOOOVE the new Caddys way more than the older ones. Especially with their new designs with daytime LEDs. I have a thing for those.

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Off Topic / Re: Car thread

« on: February 05, 2015, 10:54:37 AM »

9/10 would buy new Caddy

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Off Topic / Re: Car thread

« on: February 05, 2015, 08:40:20 AM »

If I were working and already had a drivable car, I'd consider it. A lot of things would need replacing but it has the potential to be a nice car eventually.

True. This is the case for most vehicles though. If you put money into taking care of it, it won't be a piece of stuff.

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Off Topic / Re: Car thread

« on: February 04, 2015, 05:27:25 PM »

My family had a '97 Venture when I was younger (probably between 2001 and 2004). We got rid of it because of constant engine trouble. Black sheep?

Certainly could've been. Whenever they're in for oil changes at the shop they seem to run pretty well even with a lot of miles on them. Issues seem pretty minor if any, most are just typical maintenance that the owner has been avoiding lol.

the acceleration on the dart i test drove didn't feel all too responsive for my taste

i'm sure it's a good car, but it just felt weird driving

It's certainly not the fastest car you'll find for the price but it still has power. Also depends which powertrain you drove. I have a 2.4L with an auto and I have no problems at all passing cars and merging and whatnot. Plus it gets 40mpg on the highway, a huge bonus.

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/4873772274.html

Only 650...hmm...

Are you gonna stick some money into it?

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Off Topic / Re: Car thread

« on: February 04, 2015, 08:45:59 AM »

Pretty much most old Hondas (Civic, Accords, whatever) in addition to a GM with a 3.1L V6 (Chevy Malibu, Chevy Venture, Grand Am, some Buicks) will run for quite a while, even if they have problems. I have a Malibu with 180k on it and she has never done me wrong in nearly 50k miles of ownership. Other options like a car with a 3800 (Grand Prixs of pretty much any year, most 2000-era Buicks) will do even better without sacrificing power. Plus Buicks are cheap for what you get. Usually they're in good shape and have some nice clean interiors with power options. Plus they're loving Buicks so they drive awesome.

Idk. Depends on your area what you want to look at with $1200.

In other news, Dart went back in storage earlier this week after a random warm spell.

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Off Topic / Re: Last Movie You Watched

« on: February 04, 2015, 08:36:25 AM »

I watched Guardians of the Galaxy at my dad's house about a month or two ago. Excellent movie.

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Off Topic / Re: Car thread

« on: January 26, 2015, 05:14:31 PM »

that looks pretty alright for a dodge dart

Hey now.

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Off Topic / Re: Car thread

« on: January 25, 2015, 09:29:35 PM »

how do you keep that thing so clean this time of year, my car is so salt caked you can just tap the door and season a plate of food on the ground

Edit: The tires on my car are from Walmart lol
beggars cant be choosers

Well it's a brand new car, and I have a garage included with my apartment and another car I use for work, commuting and winter driving.



So basically it sits in the garage until most of the streets are dry, like they have been for the past few days, and then avoiding puddles, driving super slow when I have to, and carrying a couple microfiber cloths with me when cruising lol. Otherwise it's my Malibu that's covered in salt and dirt, being a delivery car and handling my 60 mile round trip commute to school. That thing gets all the winter abuse lol.

You can still get affordable tires at a tire shop and usually they won't sell you tires off the shelf that are stuffty and that they don't stand behind. You can also usually get added bonuses. At the shop I work at, when you buy tires, we'll check your brakes, alignment and steering/suspension parts for free, in addition to free balancing and rotations for the life of the tires.

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Gallery / Re: Seattle Default City [RELEASED] Extended to 512000 bricks [01/17/15]

« on: January 25, 2015, 09:05:45 PM »

Parking garage is super cool. I also love how the city has different elevations, and the streets have hills. Very well done.

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Off Topic / Re: Car thread

« on: January 25, 2015, 09:00:51 PM »

I'll bring a little life into this thread, just bought some new tires for my car today

Choose based on reviews and word of mouth on these tires otherwise I am no tire expert lol

Goodyear is pretty hit and miss. They usually drive really nice with decent all season traction and ride quality but their tread life usually suffers, from my experiences. I've heard a lot about the Assurance, though, and if you didn't buy them at Walmart I think it's safe to say you got a good set.

In other news, I finally got the rims I wanted!