What did you do today? - Page 4

YourConfused · #46 04-09-2008, 05:51 PM

looks better than mine, but i decided to keep my engine nasty looking until everything else is fixt on the car.

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Originally Posted by crazyhorse

Aside from cleaning my headlights, I did a little paint detailing on my engine. Whatcha think? Be honest.

YourConfused · #47 04-09-2008, 06:08 PM

I finally finished making a capacitor bracket today and just painted it. took several tries because nothing was turning out how I wanted, but here is the final version. It mounts vertically using the same points as the amp, so it just hangs there. used 6061 cause I like Al.

94SubieSVX · #48 04-09-2008, 07:09 PM

Today I got to witness the steering knuckle crack upon trying to remove the ball joint in my wagon. Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

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YourConfused · #49 04-09-2008, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 94SubieSVX

Today I got to witness the steering knuckle crack upon trying to remove the ball joint in my wagon. Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

:m ad:

sooo, 4.44 fwd and balljoint replacement both failed because: (see pic link)

94SubieSVX · #50 04-09-2008, 07:59 PM

Ball joint is in the legacy wagon. Good thing I took it to American Tire to check the wheel balance otherwise I could be flipped in a ditch somewhere right now because of a fubared ball joint.

YourConfused · #51 04-09-2008, 08:13 PM

at least you are alive to complain about it. what the hell were they doing to the steering knuckle to crack it? I am curious.

Crazy_pilot · #52 04-09-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyhorse

Aside from cleaning my headlights, I did a little paint detailing on my engine. Whatcha think? Be honest.

I think you need a new PCV valve. (dipstick sticking out)

I like the painted lines on the intake though, I may do the same on mine eventually (but black, not red)

94SubieSVX · #53 04-09-2008, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by YourConfused

at least you are alive to complain about it. what the hell were they doing to the steering knuckle to crack it? I am curious.

It was cracked a bit to begin with. But when I went to take the bolt out that tightens onto the ball joint, one of the "grabbers"(for lack of a better term) snapped the rest of the way off. Leaving nothing for the otherside of the bolt to grab onto to tighten onto the ball joint. There's about 1/3 of the ball joint exposed in the knuckle.

YourConfused · #54 04-09-2008, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 94SubieSVX

It was cracked a bit to begin with. But when I went to take the bolt out that tightens onto the ball joint, one of the "grabbers"(for lack of a better term) snapped the rest of the way off. Leaving nothing for the otherside of the bolt to grab onto to tighten onto the ball joint. There's about 1/3 of the ball joint exposed in the knuckle.

idk what a replacement would cost, but you could get that one repaired for under a bill I bet. just fyi

94SubieSVX · #55 04-09-2008, 08:49 PM

I had planned on doing the ball joint myself, but ran into the knuckle ordeal. I'm goin to a junkyard Sat. to get a new-used knuckle, then I'll see if I can replace it myself.

I'm just so ticke the f$#% off about it right now.

YourConfused · #56 04-09-2008, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 94SubieSVX

I had planned on doing the ball joint myself, but ran into the knuckle ordeal. I'm goin to a junkyard Sat. to get a new-used knuckle, then I'll see if I can replace it myself.

I'm just so ticke the f$#% off about it right now.

I have heard that kicking a dog or young kid will make you feel better, but don't claim to know anything about the effect of doing such things.

94SubieSVX · #57 04-09-2008, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by YourConfused

I have heard that kicking a dog or young kid will make you feel better, but don't claim to know anything about the effect of doing such things.

Haha, I wish. I'm fresh out of ideas of what to do now. Most likely won't be able to get to work on Friday. And it's through the work program at my tech. school so that won't look to good for me. I'm supposed to be the one with reliable transportation, but once again negative $h!t just happens to stick with me.

SVX92-97 · #58 04-10-2008, 12:01 AM

Detailed the Wifemobile!

YourConfused · #59 04-10-2008, 08:30 PM

Here are 3 pics of what i finished tonight.

The first two pics are of the bracket mounted to the amps mounting points.
Third pic is of the cap installed and wired

The cap is suspended and is rather rigid. This allows the carpet to sit normal in the trunk and also allows me to still access the tail lights for replacement.
I achieved my goal of mounting it as close as possible to the amp, making no holes in the car, very sturdy and light mounting, and not effecting any work on the car in the future (like replacing that cracked tail light).

It looks good to me.

subi-crosser · #60 04-10-2008, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SVX92-97

Detailed the Wifemobile!

Thursday, 4-10-2008.....
woke up at 6:30 am and fixed breakfast and packed lunch for kid,
7:30, hauled kid to school
7:45 went to parts store to wait till it opened so I could buy the thinner for Lady Di's silver,
8:30, moved the stuff that wife wanted to leave.
9:00-9:45, ran weed wacker and raked up the mess.(and trimmed some trees)
9:45 till 10:30, split logs and stacked them.
11:05 showed up at work (5 minutes late)
11:45 went for my DOT physical and passed with flying colors!! Guy doing the eye exam had to walk 10 feet closer to the chart that I was reading, so he could confirm what I said! (Looked at it with me new BIONIC eye)!!
7:30 PM, punched out and headed for the body shop!!
7:45, started stiring some 'Liquid Silver', and running a 'tac-rag' over Di's car.
8:15 pm, started shooting 'Liquid Silver' basecoat.
9:30, started shooting clearcoat.
11:30 pm started cleaning spray guns.
12:15 am, arrived home, loaded the car with some metal that Bro needed to finish the rough in on the 41 Chevy P/u.
12:45 am, booted up to see what you guys did with YOUR day!
OTHER than THAT, I didn't do anything today!!