was cleaning door jams outside at 1am LUL
conditioned the perforated leather seats for the first time in 13 years, what a big difference
has anyone tried this method?
hoping to go autocross this weekend, sat out last year

https://scontent.fyvr3-1.fna.fbcdn.n...05&oe=5B4FBB09

also have a rsx and my driver and passenger seat leather are in such terrible condition. saw that video as well but just kinda scared to fck it up even more.

Warning Pic Heavy (in Spoiler): 2 days before RS Spring Meet, I got an invitation to roll in with the M3s, that meant I had 1 day to prep.

I had to do a full detail (only ended up washing) to get all of the road grime/salt off that wouldn't come off. My lip mounts on the bumper broke, so I had to figure out how to plastic weld (I ended up using bondic and it worked pretty well). My carbon fiber lip split so I had to figure out how to put that back together (also used bondic, should have used fiberglass and resin, but I ran out of time).

https://i.imgur.com/PeMLUoC.jpg

Apple Cider Vinegar did wonders for removing road salt.



https://i.imgur.com/OkjphfB.jpg
Grateful for my buddy for having me over so I have a wrenching buddy LOL.

The finished product was a lot more surprising than I ever thought it'd be. I even woke up late at 8:00, had to do a quick wash in 90 minutes, and get to the pre-meet location.

Also looking for pics of my car at the Spring Meet (was parked next to the Alpina B7 and red e46 m3 [not jpark's - he's not here]). All in all, I'm happy my car is presentable again. But I also have to drive a lot more carefully since I'm way lower again with the lips mounted, and so much more easily recognizable.

^^ was that you at Richmond Costco today? :p

I've got to wait until the car is officially posted...but much of my week has been helping finish the Escort project I was working on. Did the string alignment on it this morning, and by afternoon we were working on the graphics package.

https://scontent.fcxh2-1.fna.fbcdn.n...ba&oe=5B9972CC

Damn thing has more power than the Rally Bug, Warwick pulled away from me going up to Brohm Lake. Lol, future "I built a bigger motor today" post coming...

UBCSCC?

So when can we swing by and see the garage? Your next project should be an xr4ti with a cosworth kit on it and ford 2.3 turbo w/ the Volvo twin cam head on it.... that’s my dream anyways :p

Got my AutoExe steering wheel for my RX-8 recently.

Will finish putting everything back on tomorrow.

Also doing some wiring for a rear fog light. Also finishing up tomorrow.

^did you disconnect the battery when swapping the steering wheel?

lol, I didn't

And reprogram the headunit?

Ain't nobody got time fo dat

Yes.

Yeah, it's annoying that I have to reset everything, but I don't want the airbag to go off on me if I fuck up.

If directed to me, nope. Haven't been to Richmond Costco in awhile. Tho if I do go, you'll know cause I'll find a spot next to you EleGiggle

I did crawl by Richmond Costco yesterday, traffic was terrible.

https://i.imgur.com/e7tAVHX.jpg

Visited my old car at the 'garage of random shit' to see if it would start. Obviously it didn't. Note the last time it's been on the road.

- New battery. Was on special so I got it for $115
- Fresh 91 gas
- Only had to inflate one tire (dropped 10psi but the others stayed the same)

Car started right up loud and un-sleeper like which was perfect. Everything seemed to work and no leaks. Car is covered in dust and spider webs. Hard to believe it looked like this at one point...



Hearing the blower whine made it all worth it.

Did an oil change today. I'll buy ramps for the next one.

https://i.imgur.com/3Nk45Pp.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/YYzRDBA.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/qJ000bs.jpg?1

I was hesitating until the seller convinced me as he removed a lot of Mazda steering wheels without disconnecting the battery, as long as the key is removed.

Is that a hockey stick as a wheel chock? How Canadian.

How do you keep your oil container so clean?

Mine is the same and it's a gone show...

I did read somewhere that a guy who was working on his Honda Accord got killed by the airbag. Granted, it was a Takata airbag and the guy was whacking the inside of his car with a hammer(for some reason), I am not taking any risks.

I don't usually bother disconnecting the battery doing minor wiring work, though, since there is no real danger.

Yes, good eye. Safety first!

Its only the second time I'm using it. I wiped it down really well the first time and after I used it this time.

How is the upkeep and your ownership experience of the 987 Cayman S? I might have a chance to take over my buddy's sometime later this year.

Also, got this for the Honda. Pretty satisfied for the price.
https://scontent.fyvr3-1.fna.fbcdn.n...54&oe=5B999E50
https://scontent.fyvr3-1.fna.fbcdn.n...85&oe=5B602A99
https://scontent.fyvr3-1.fna.fbcdn.n...3e&oe=5B9BF9E3

Is that your 5? :megusta:

Alignment is done. Here is a pic of the steering wheel with the airbag in place, it's a lot better than the OEM one.

For reference, if you drive an 3rd Gen(NC) Miata, this is what it will look like with the AutoExe steering wheel(S2 RX-8 uses the same steering wheel).

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...1a8fe2d66f.jpg

There was another RX-8 that got to the dealer right before me... On a tow truck. Hopefully it just flooded and needs some ignition tuneup.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...d9c745fe54.jpg

The dealer also semi-trolled me as they got the alignment finished right as I got home by taxi. Luckily, the taxi didn't leave so I was able to get a ride back. Guess I shouldn't complain, and they are the one paying for the taxi rides anyway.

Been having issues with the car not starting (first start of the day only??!!)

Removed the old ratty ground wire (alt. To body)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/959/2...f01683_z_d.jpg

New one installed
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/976/4...a78c64_z_d.jpg

Also new battery installed. Went back to a traditional battery since having gone through more than a couple crappy optimas

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/867/4...6ce257_z_d.jpg

Fired right up, hopefully this fixes things

Installed a back up camera, changed the oil, drain & fill the transmission fluid, vacuumed the whole dam car (even under the floor mats and I was surprised on how much dust there was. Yes I have OCD) and polished the head lights (front bumper paint peeling is actually shitty plasti dip job to preserve the paint since I do long commutes). I still need to do a spark plugs on this car and I am not looking forward to that...


these pics are huge for some reason

Its my friends M5, really like the color

Where did you buy this oil container/oil pan thingy? I want that!
I think I've seen something very similar at Canadian Tire? But I can't recall.