What did you do to your vehicle today?

[underscore]

Originally Posted by GIZZ

I was going to say, back off all the moving suspension points. With all 4 wheels on the ground jounce it and tighten. If that fails, coilovers is your solution.

Yeah I did it a few times, no dice. I'm still scratching my head as to what else could cause it to sit higher than stock. It rides and handles perfectly fine though.

[GIZZ]

Worked on my 09 mdx. This is the last year mdx that doesn't burn oil, I don't mind spending time and money on it.

I did the t belt, water pump, dropped and resealed oil pan, oil pump, oil filter boss, vtec sol, front seal, access belt. And another oil change cuz pan was off, changed all the oils on it last month.

1st time using permatex optimum grey, I hope it's good.

[JDMDreams]

^^ how is the mpg on the MDX, not a huge fan of the styling but seems like a Rx competitor? I'm assuming needs premium too?

[GIZZ]

Not great on gas. City driving 15l per 100 kms, takes premium.

I looked at the new rx because of the d-4s. Looks good on paper, I didn't like it in person.

[JDMDreams]

Damn that's thirsty. I've been wanting a AWD winter beater but can't really think of what,

[snowball]

beater awd? 2012-2016 cx5 gt

[Retrac]

Originally Posted by GIZZ

Worked on my 09 mdx. This is the last year mdx that doesn't burn oil, I don't mind spending time and money on it.

I did the t belt, water pump, dropped and resealed oil pan, oil pump, oil filter boss, vtec sol, front seal, access belt. And another oil change cuz pan was off, changed all the oils on it last month.

1st time using permatex optimum grey, I hope it's good.

Any advice on removing the harmonic pulley bolt?

I feel like I've tried everything and it just won't budge. Bought the Lisle 19mm harmonic socket with an impact gun and still no luck.

[EvoFire]

Originally Posted by snowball

beater awd? 2012-2016 cx5 gt

Damn a CX5 is now an AWD beater?

[bcrdukes]

lots of ballers on RS!

[Dragon-88]

Originally Posted by Retrac

Any advice on removing the harmonic pulley bolt?

I feel like I've tried everything and it just won't budge. Bought the Lisle 19mm harmonic socket with an impact gun and still no luck.

Time to fight with a little bit of fire. Heat her up! The last person who worked on my Taco tightened the bolt so tight none of the impacts or air impacts were working. Had to heat it up good then used a Snap-on air impact and she finally came off with a lot of effort. We tried 3 different branded impacts and the Snap-on was the only one that got it off.

[Retrac]

I've tried heating it up with no progress. Going to have to try it again. The funny thing is I've tried 3 different impact as well, but no Snap-on.

[roastpuff]

Originally Posted by Retrac

I've tried heating it up with no progress. Going to have to try it again. The funny thing is I've tried 3 different impact as well, but no Snap-on.

I have a DeWalt mid-torque that is ridiculously powerful - about as good as a Snap-On air impact. If you wanna try that let me know.

800 lb/ft breakaway torque

[sonick]

Originally Posted by snowball

beater awd? 2012-2016 cx5 gt

I love Mazda's but just can't make do with ~185hp.

My 269hp RAV4 V6 gets about 11l/100kms on regular.

[Badhobz]

Originally Posted by GIZZ

Not great on gas. City driving 15l per 100 kms, takes premium.

I looked at the new rx because of the d-4s. Looks good on paper, I didn't like it in person.

That’s pretty bad. Tiny spy balloon wife drives with a tiny lead foot and the v6 rx still gets around 11-12L per 100km. On the highway she can get almost 8-9L/100km due to the 8 gears.

[RCubed]

Rounded off the Big wang delete with a new diffuser.

[bcrdukes]

Where's the Full Combo?

[GIZZ]

Originally Posted by Retrac

Any advice on removing the harmonic pulley bolt?

I feel like I've tried everything and it just won't budge. Bought the Lisle 19mm harmonic socket with an impact gun and still no luck.

That Lisle socket usually works. You can wrap it in wheel weights, wrap those in duct tape and try it again. If you can, try a shorter air line, move closer to compressor, lube the gun, all the regular stuff. Or swing by a neighbours and try his setup. I'm pretty sure I can get it off if you're near Rmd.

[GIZZ]

Originally Posted by Badhobz

That’s pretty bad. Tiny spy balloon wife drives with a tiny lead foot and the v6 rx still gets around 11-12L per 100km. On the highway she can get almost 8-9L/100km due to the 8 gears.

11-12 in your RX is fantastic. That's about what I get beating on my Civic.

The pre 2010 MDX is pretty bad on gas but it should outlive every honda engine built in the last dozen years. No active fuel = not an oil burner, no GDI. But ya its hard to keep telling my wife all the new cars are junk.

[RCubed]

Originally Posted by bcrdukes

Where's the Full Combo?

saved that for the pic of yo whip thread

[fivetwo]

Originally Posted by bcrdukes

Where's the Full Combo?

Was a half combo type of day

[320icar]

Jump back to 2017, my gsxr 600 had some light cosmetic damage and needed a bunch of maintenance parts. I stripped it down, did a little work but then that summer I got my focus RS. The bike went on the back burner…

Spoiler!

this is a before shot

Then I moved, then had a child etc. I moved spring 2020 so I ordered a bunch of stuff, but with borders closing and shipping halting most my shit was cancelled. It then sat in the garage and slowly got junk piled on it for 3 years.




Did a massive garage clean up and organize in late February, cleared space and made some big lists of parts to order. I skipped a few things like suspension mostly because at this point it’s more important that it’s just all together and ridable.





And today I took it around for its first ride around the block.




I know it might not sound insane all condensed like this, but it was so much work and a labour of love. Will update this post with a mod list later tonight

[Badhobz]

Lucky strike !!!

[immorality]

Looks awesome!!

[The Producer]

RS bike meet 2023

[77civic1200]

Is there any other vehicles you happen to be working on? maybe something white?