StoplightAssassin Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Don't use Mobil 1 blinker fluid. It'll destroy your blinker motor's synchros. That's what happened to mine. It also messed up the transfunctioner column. I switched to JDM Amsoil blinker fluid and couldn't be happier. I usually change it every 3 months/30,000 blinks. I know Subaru's BFCI is recommended at every 75,000 blinks, but I really want my bulbs to last me. You think SOA will cover them under warranty if they blow? Otherwise I'm going to write a very angry letter to them, fully utilizing caps lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooberoo Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Keeping in the same vein of sarcasm that this thread has assumed, you may want to check out some of the maintenance items offerd here: http://kalecoauto.com. Don't forget to check out the forums for valuable tips on auto maintenance! I am so all over this brake mod: http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=1 Its the shiznit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Keeping in the same vein of sarcasm that this thread has assumed Are you implying it was ever serious? :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 It is very serious - I learned about of these problems by reading about them here. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users LieutenantDan Posted March 17, 2009 Mega Users Share Posted March 17, 2009 Don't forget about your flux capacitor. I had to call Marty McFly and he gave me some good tips. Only use organic celery oil on your wheel bearings too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users LieutenantDan Posted March 17, 2009 Mega Users Share Posted March 17, 2009 I am so all over this brake mod: http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=1 Its the shiznit! I'm going to cross drill everything on my car!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Don't forget to dump a gallon of oil in through your clutch fork, it helps save the life of the clutch and throw out bearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Speed Holes, ftw.. Simply take a pick-axe and bury it in your car in various/multiple places for more powerrrr!! The more holes the better, and bigger is always better.. Why did I just post in this thread..? EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenzo Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I don't even say or write the manufacturer/model name of my car to prevent undue wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Blue painter's tape?!! I take it you missed the thread on how thin the paint is on our cars. I find that hand rubbing butter on the exterior every night works best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawl Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 speed holes in the tires is very important. I drilled a few holes and i promptly loss many pounds in the rotating mass. also lowered the car about 2 inches. Another plus is you can see exactly where u get a puncture. car for sale. PM me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Shield your rotors from rust. Apply a nice coat of heavy grease on them. It will protect them from moisture plus eliminates brake squeal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gelfling68 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 At room temp nitrogen is a gas. So all it will do is inert the atmosphere of the garage so no fires can start. But that would be a good thing so noone would be able to sneak in to the garage and start it. No oxygen, no combustion, no starting. That would be very good on your pistons, valves, and spark plugs. Just keep your garage filled with nitrogen. When they thaw you out in 3057 the car will still be ready to run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-lo Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Can someone tell me how much Rain-X I need to apply to my windshield so I won't have to replace my blades ever? 258k miles - Stock engine/minor suspension upgrades/original shocks/rear struts replaced at 222k/4 passenger side wheel bearings/3 clutches/1 radiator/3 turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Rain-X doesn't get applied to your windshield, it gets applied to the second secret windshield deep in your engine. Pour some directly on top of your intercooler and then load some into a pressure washer and shoot it into your exhaust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinlsb Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 At room temp nitrogen is a gas. So all it will do is inert the atmosphere of the garage so no fires can start. But that would be a good thing so noone would be able to sneak in to the garage and start it. No oxygen, no combustion, no starting. That would be very good on your pistons, valves, and spark plugs. I tried using nitrogen once. The problem is if ANY H20 (windshield washer tank) is in the garage, you end up with HNO3 (nitric acid) The resultant reactions are horrendous. I stored a 62 Mini Cooper S using nitrogen. Unfortunately, it had Mini-lites on it and Nitric Acid plus magnesium = lots of hydrogen gas and heat. My neighbor took this pic of my garage after he heard the Boom. Since then I have always used helium. "Belief does not make truth. Evidence makes truth. And belief does not make evidence." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 That sucks! I heard that the old minis were impervious to explosion though, so at least you didn't lose your car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-lo Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 buddy of mine had a GTI, we rigged the rear window spray nozzle with a tube and we'd shoot cars behind us at stop lights with washer spray. ahhhh youth:rolleyes: Rain-X doesn't get applied to your windshield, it gets applied to the second secret windshield deep in your engine. Pour some directly on top of your intercooler and then load some into a pressure washer and shoot it into your exhaust 258k miles - Stock engine/minor suspension upgrades/original shocks/rear struts replaced at 222k/4 passenger side wheel bearings/3 clutches/1 radiator/3 turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 buddy of mine had a GTI, we rigged the rear window spray nozzle with a tube and we'd shoot cars behind us at stop lights with washer spray. ahhhh youth:rolleyes: LOL, I did that to my friend's car without him knowing... he started to wonder why cars stated honking whenever he used his rear wiper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05pearl Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 buddy of mine had a GTI, we rigged the rear window spray nozzle with a tube and we'd shoot cars behind us at stop lights with washer spray. ahhhh youth:rolleyes: bottle rockets out of the tail pipe ftw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinlsb Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 bottle rockets out of the tail pipe ftw In the sixties, many Volkswagens had,instead of pumps, pressurized tanks (filled via tire inflater's) for windshield washer fluid. You filled the reservoir and then,via device identical to a tire valve) added compressed air to the tank. A combination knob, in the center of the dash, could be pushed to stream fluid to the windshield. Back in those days, while it was a big no no to drive with a bottle of open booze in the car, yet driving while drunk was not so bad, An enterprising friend of mine modified the washer tank to dispense booze (rum) from the pressurized tank to the interior of the car with a push of the button. "No officer, we are trying to find a coffee shop!" Wanna shot????!!!!!!!!!!!:lol: I am still amazed, at times, that I am still alive:eek: "Belief does not make truth. Evidence makes truth. And belief does not make evidence." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 In the sixties, many Volkswagens had,instead of pumps, pressurized tanks (filled via tire inflater's) for windshield washer fluid. You filled the reservoir and then,via device identical to a tire valve) added compressed air to the tank. A combination knob, in the center of the dash, could be pushed to stream fluid to the windshield. Back in those days, while it was a big no no to drive with a bottle of open booze in the car, yet driving while drunk was not so bad, An enterprising friend of mine modified the washer tank to dispense booze (rum) from the pressurized tank to the interior of the car with a push of the button. "No officer, we are trying to find a coffee shop!" Wanna shot????!!!!!!!!!!!:lol: I am still amazed, at times, that I am still alive:eek: Actually - it did take air from the spare tire. So when you needed the spare tire it was already flat. Those bugs were literal death traps with the gas tank just below the windshield. Using the gas tank as a crumple zone isn't the best idea in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cman7 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Blue painter's tape?!! I take it you missed the thread on how thin the paint is on our cars. I find that hand rubbing butter on the exterior every night works best. You also need to lick the butter off when removing your car from storage. Anything else will be to abrasive for the paint.:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdisco Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Blue painter's tape?!! I take it you missed the thread on how thin the paint is on our cars. I find that hand rubbing butter on the exterior every night works best. I agree. Wax is far too abrasive. But I have gone and switched to synthetic. http://www.wackypackages2007.com/images/ANS3/not-butter.jpg this thread need a sticky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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