TheWolf Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) I gave my DD a well needed bath. Now that my DD is clean, I am a happy man.Pics Dude! Nothing like the pride of having a shiny ride! Edited March 15, 2015 by TheWolf DieselDude 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYMAWD Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slow Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) Took the G8 in for emissions test and passed, then went across the street to have the tires rotated and check on a vibration I've felt in the steering wheel at high speed, 65+ mph. I was told at 1 PM they would have me on my way by 5 or so. No thanks! I went home and did it myself. The vibration turned out to be a loose lugnut courtesy of the same store. Retaught the TPMS and took it for a ride. No more vibration, yay me! The red G8 is still pink... Edited March 2, 2015 by Captain Slow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFairbanks Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Took the G8 in for emissions test and passed, then went across the street to have the tires rotated and check on a vibration I've felt in the steering wheel at high speed, 65+ mph. I was told at 1 PM they would have me on my way by 5 or so. No thanks! I went home and did it myself. The vibration turned out to be a loose lugnut courtesy of the same store. Retaught the TPMS and took it for a ride. No more vibration, yay me! The red G8 is still pink... Another reason why I don't like to let anyone work on my vehicles. Something as simple as an oil change people seem to screw up, even the dealership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Guz Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 I forgot to post this. I was bored on saturday and cleaned up the exhaust tips. Non Adams product used. Driver Side Passenger Side mc2hill, redneck08sierra and Rick72 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDude Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Going to get ready to start my new position at work. I received a promotion and going to another department (but staying with the same company). Feels like I am leaving since have to move offices (pack up and then unpack). Pics Dude!Nothing like the pride of having a shiney ride! I am going to try to wash it today and take care of this salt from this week. If not I can post how nice and shinny it looks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFairbanks Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Started timing belt on my wife's car at 1700. Come apart and put the water pump back in in about 2 hours. Got tired and decided to wrap it up in the morning. Favorite part is trying to get the belt and all the marks with the correct number of teeth to all line up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slow Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Last weekend we had almost two feet of snow on the ground. One week of sun and 50+ weather took away all snow but the biggest piles. Neighbors invited us over for bags, beers and BBQ. My wife and neighbor talking while Jack waits for food spillage. Today the Booboo van gets cleaned inside and out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFairbanks Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Finished wrapping my timing belt project up. Thermostat was the biggest pain. Always has to be one bolt that is next to impossible to get to. And a hose that branches off the bottom that didn't want to come off. Had to make my own tool to put the dampener pulley back on. The kit I have didn't work. The one I rented didn't work. Went to Home Depot and found the right bolt threaded all the way to the top and long enough. Stacked some washers and got a nut and it worked. IMO domestic cars are harder to work on than foreign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWolf Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Put up the new banner. Had to hang it on the lower portion of the wall, as there was no other space. Looks great! mc2hill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFairbanks Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 (edited) No basement today. Taking some time away from it indefinitely. Burned out and wanted some time to myself. Changed the oil in truck and changed the fuel filter. Hate diesel oil and fuel. Just a tip if you have to deal with those stupid plastic push pins this is the tool to get. I have another tool for the purpose, but this one works well. Used it to remove wheel well liner to access fuel filter. Oh, and changed the oil, spark plug, and air filter on the lawn mower and mowed the lawn. C'mon Spring. Edited March 22, 2015 by LFairbanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick72 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 1. Foam gun 2. 2 bucket like a BOSS 3. Air force Blasted Dry 3. Hit what I missed with waterless wash - not the boss I thought I was. 4. SVRT all trim and tires I got out of shape this winter man ... I am wiped out! I may hit the interior later tonight or tomorrow. Brew time. Happy spring y'all ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFairbanks Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Started the day off early washing one car and listening to Casey Kasem. Did some honey do's through out the day, then washed the other two later in the day. But listening to the radio this morning brought back a lot of memories when times were simpler. After I finished had to get on Youtube and listen to Al Stewart, Todd Rundgren, Boz Scaggs, Steely Dan, Exile, Phoebe Snow, etc. Those were the days. Funny to read some of the comments from others that grew up in that era too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Started the day off early washing one car and listening to Casey Kasem. Did some honey do's through out the day, then washed the other two later in the day. But listening to the radio this morning brought back a lot of memories when times were simpler. After I finished had to get on Youtube and listen to Al Stewart, Todd Rundgren, Boz Scaggs, Steely Dan, Exile, Phoebe Snow, etc. Those were the days. Funny to read some of the comments from others that grew up in that era too.I was listening to Casey too at work running a D10 Dozer...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDude Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 After I finished had to get on Youtube and listen to Al Stewart, Todd Rundgren, Boz Scaggs, Steely Dan, Exile, Phoebe Snow, etc. Those were the days. Funny to read some of the comments from others that grew up in that era too. Who are they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z06Seal Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Well over the weekend let's see... saturday I went to the autogeek detail fest. It was nice, but very hot. I didn't buy anything, but got a small sampler size of 303 which I love to use on the inside. I was going to get the nanoskin thing, but I skipped out on it. It was also wife's baby shower which I took no part of except carry the gifts Sunday was time spent with the wife. Running errands most of day. Maternity pictures at the end of the day. Monday I did a full on detail of the infiniti we have. About 8 hours. Wash, decon, clay, 1 step finishing polish, liquid paint sealant. Detailed the inside next day Tuesday Waterless wash the Corvette, then put on a coat of glaze because I can I think the buttery wax is still on there. It'll last me 2 months or so I think I then took some 'money' shots with it. I need to clean the volt now. Having 3 cars is too many. I keep cleaning them in rotation on my days off LOL. Grey Ghost 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slow Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I rinsed the salt off the G8 at lunch. After I got home I Adam's Rinseless Washed her. Found some new 'damage' to the finish. I had a snow shovel fall against right rear door. I didn't see any issues then, but with daylight coming in the garage window plus the new lights, it really highlighted a scuff. On the spoiler is an area of marring about three inches long. No idea what caused that but all will be fixed next warm day. BTW: Quick Sealant still doing it's job. That stuff is pure wizardry! Two coats last fall with a layer of Americana a month later and I survived Chicago winter with mucho beading still going on! Tell me again why I should get the Liquid Paint Sealant... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFairbanks Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 (edited) Got up early to go snap some pictures of this. Looks like a toy truck on the hillside, but is anything but. Tires are 30K a piece. News story showing how massive these really are. Edited April 5, 2015 by LFairbanks Chewy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slow Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 (edited) Washed the Booboo van then used detail spray as a drying aid. Now getting ready to sit down with my Mom and family for dinner. G8 is dusty so Rinseless Wash later today. Forecast is for t-storms most days this week. Oh well, at least it's not snow. Edited April 5, 2015 by Captain Slow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Met up with some friends for C&C and then some breakfast on Saturday. My cars 2015 maiden voyage. 32ºF, extreme summer tires and 500HP at the wheels makes for some fun times! Mongosg8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 (edited) Had the truck lifted with a 2" leveling kit. I also had new shoes installed, General Grabber AT2s. Last year I had Cooper Discoverer AT3's installed and they were ok at best, these new tires are awesome. Had a chance to do a quick RW afterwards before getting back to grad school work. I am in love with the new tire shine, had to apply another coat after this picture for a bit more gloss. How it sat before... Edited April 6, 2015 by chas redneck08sierra 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slow Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Kissed the G8 goodbye, literally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFairbanks Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Kissed the G8 goodbye, literally. Your wife finally twisted your arm a little harder? End up with the SS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slow Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Your wife finally twisted your arm a little harder? End up with the SS? Nope, went in a completely different direction. Pics to follow after it gets it's first wash, clay and seal on Saturday. Twins in private school meant the SS would have been a big stretch on the budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDude Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Nope, went in a completely different direction. Pics to follow after it gets it's first wash, clay and seal on Saturday. Twins in private school meant the SS would have been a big stretch on the budget. What did you end up with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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