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11-20-2024, 05:07 PM
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#2851 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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Originally Posted by supafamous  Do you guys actually re-torque your wheels after you do a swap? I used to but found that whether I did them or not I've never had a problem with my lugs loosening so I've stopped doing it. I also don't drive much so I only go a max of 5000km between wheel swaps so maybe it never becomes an issue. | Whenever I switch over wheels/tires at tire store, they always tell me to come back after 50-100 kms for retorque. I generally do.
BUT whenever I have work done at mechanic that involves taking off wheel like rotors, brakes, etc. They NEVER tell me to come back for a retorque ...
Anyone know why?
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11-21-2024, 07:40 AM
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#2852 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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Originally Posted by whitev70r Whenever I switch over wheels/tires at tire store, they always tell me to come back after 50-100 kms for retorque. I generally do.
BUT whenever I have work done at mechanic that involves taking off wheel like rotors, brakes, etc. They NEVER tell me to come back for a retorque ...
Anyone know why? | The Torque Wrench Industrial Complex needs to put in more hours and lobby those service advisors and mechanics harder.
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11-21-2024, 07:45 AM
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Mechanics aways put 3 too many ugga duggas in, can never get that shit off after it's been to a shop.
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11-21-2024, 07:53 AM
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same with oil filters. man fuck those guys.
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11-22-2024, 11:01 AM
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#2855 | | I have named my kids VIC and VLS
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Should tires lose air in storage?
I’m somewhat losing trust in my X-ICE 3’s since my whole debacle with Kal Tire etc.
Typically before I put them into storage I will ensure they are at the correct PSI while still ON the car. Then I’ll take them off and toss them in the garage. Last couple years I feel like they’ve lost pressure just sitting there which seems somewhat concerning. It’s not nitrogen or anything just regular air
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11-22-2024, 11:13 AM
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#2856 | | My AFC gave me an ABS CEL code of LOL while at WOT!
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Originally Posted by BoostedBB6 XICE 1/2/3 are the only ones I run and there the best I have used. | Previous versions were pretty poor in Vancouver slush.
X-Ice Snow I've been very happy with in Seattle / Vancouver slush in the s2000.
Very progressive, very quiet, never lost control even with no ESP
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11-22-2024, 11:37 AM
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#2857 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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Originally Posted by Hondaracer Should tires lose air in storage? | I find I'll lose 2-3lbs while in storage - I store mine in my crawl space which is 20 degrees and 60% humidity. I find I lose more pressure in storage than when they are on the car.
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11-22-2024, 11:48 AM
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#2858 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Originally Posted by AstulzerRZD Previous versions were pretty poor in Vancouver slush.
X-Ice Snow I've been very happy with in Seattle / Vancouver slush in the s2000.
Very progressive, very quiet, never lost control even with no ESP | I can't believe you drive the S2K in winter, you're a legend. Agree with the observations that the X-Ice 1/2/3 tires are not the greatest with slush (not enough tread void) but the Snow has more tread void so should be better.
I lose 5-6 lbs of pressure during storage typically unless there's other issues with the tire (puncture, leaky valve etc). The one on the bottom tends to the lose the most pressure.
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Originally Posted by PeanutButter Damn, not only is yours veiny AF, yours is thick AF too. Yours is twice as thick as mine.. That looks like a 2" or maybe even 3"? | | |
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11-22-2024, 11:59 AM
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#2859 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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Originally Posted by roastpuff I can't believe you drive the S2K in winter, you're a legend. | One time he went back to Seattle and I needed to get smt in Blaine. I watched him full drift exit the booth LOL
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11-22-2024, 12:24 PM
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#2860 | | My AFC gave me an ABS CEL code of LOL while at WOT!
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The looks you get rolling up to ski hill in s2k lol
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11-22-2024, 12:28 PM
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#2861 | | My AFC gave me an ABS CEL code of LOL while at WOT!
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- '09 MB E63 AMG
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11-22-2024, 12:29 PM
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#2862 | | My AFC gave me an ABS CEL code of LOL while at WOT!
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Originally Posted by roastpuff I can't believe you drive the S2K in winter, you're a legend. Agree with the observations that the X-Ice 1/2/3 tires are not the greatest with slush (not enough tread void) but the Snow has more tread void so should be better.
I lose 5-6 lbs of pressure during storage typically unless there's other issues with the tire (puncture, leaky valve etc). The one on the bottom tends to the lose the most pressure. | best time to drive the s2k - the consequences for the twitchy rear end are 0
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11-22-2024, 01:32 PM
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#2863 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Or 100, if you spin off into the ditch lmfao
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Originally Posted by PeanutButter Damn, not only is yours veiny AF, yours is thick AF too. Yours is twice as thick as mine.. That looks like a 2" or maybe even 3"? | | |
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11-22-2024, 04:18 PM
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#2864 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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That's a middle finger if I've ever seen one HAHAHAHAHAHA
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11-22-2024, 04:29 PM
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#2865 | | My AFC gave me an ABS CEL code of LOL while at WOT!
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Originally Posted by EvoFire That's a middle finger if I've ever seen one HAHAHAHAHAHA | on dWS06 all seasons not too far from the wear bar too (bought XIce Snow the next day)
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11-23-2024, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Hondaracer Should tires lose air in storage?
I’m somewhat losing trust in my X-ICE 3’s since my whole debacle with Kal Tire etc.
Typically before I put them into storage I will ensure they are at the correct PSI while still ON the car. Then I’ll take them off and toss them in the garage. Last couple years I feel like they’ve lost pressure just sitting there which seems somewhat concerning. It’s not nitrogen or anything just regular air | Yes. Tires are porous.
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11-25-2024, 03:55 PM
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#2867 | | private modder
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The other day I received a tire pressure warning on our CX-5. Turns out it was a nail puncture, and I since I coincidentally had a service appointment already booked at Mazda for the next day, so I just asked them to fix it for me and it was $72! Lord on a ladder.
I remember back when, Kal Tire fixed tires for FREE.
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11-25-2024, 06:15 PM
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#2868 | | RabidMod
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Originally Posted by Eff-1 The other day I received a tire pressure warning on our CX-5. Turns out it was a nail puncture, and I since I coincidentally had a service appointment already booked at Mazda for the next day, so I just asked them to fix it for me and it was $72! Lord on a ladder.
I remember back when, Kal Tire fixed tires for FREE. | $72 to fix a puncture what in the actual fuck! What is the world coming to  .
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11-25-2024, 07:15 PM
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#2869 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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Originally Posted by Eff-1 The other day I received a tire pressure warning on our CX-5. Turns out it was a nail puncture, and I since I coincidentally had a service appointment already booked at Mazda for the next day, so I just asked them to fix it for me and it was $72! Lord on a ladder.
I remember back when, Kal Tire fixed tires for FREE. | If this is Signature Mazda in Richmond - they're bleeding right now. The amount of ridiculous services and fees that they're charging is insane.
My coworker's 2017 Mazda 3 had a recommended (more like they tried to force) front brake pad service. They claimed the brake pad was sub 4mm. I had them inspect it instead of replacing... Surprise surprise. The pad grew 3mm LOL.
Another instance with a different vehicle, same thing. They claimed it needed replacement, it had 6mm remaining.
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11-25-2024, 08:05 PM
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It was Morrey Mazda in North Van. I was charged the straight labour rate plus the cost of the plug and it worked out to $72.
I also paid $450 for rear brakes and machining rotors, $150 for the oil change/inspection, and $300 to have the drive belts replaced (since "apparently" they were cracked).
I know I overpaid for all of the above, and it's possible the belts were probably fine, and I could have had all of this work done for less money somewhere else, but I have zero time these days to spend on this stuff, so Mazda was just the easiest and closest.
Honestly I'm mostly upset about the $72! lol
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11-26-2024, 09:02 AM
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Like 0.5h labour and it was only a plug. Ouch.
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11-26-2024, 11:05 AM
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$72 for a flat repair at the dealership doesn't seem out of line at all. Last year when I discovered a nail puncture on my 200TW tire, KalTire (@No 3 Road) charged me roughly the same amount for a patch and plug as well. The bill for the plug (ie. materials) alone was $30-something.
Eons ago, there have been times when they patch & plugged the tire for me for free, and there have been times when I was charged for the job as well -- something like $30+.
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11-26-2024, 01:02 PM
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#2873 | | Willing to sell body for a few minutes on RS
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Ah ha ! So my self tire plugging saved me a shit ton. I’m glad I did it and learned a valuable life skill.
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11-26-2024, 01:07 PM
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#2874 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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Plug should be around $20, patch is double usually.
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11-26-2024, 02:00 PM
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#2875 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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dang... i'm gettin' too old and feeble for dis...
but... lets me inspect the car's 'battle damage' and brakes and tire tread.
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