Post a pic of your car as it sits currently

[3800L67GAM]

Originally Posted by TDavis

Those are nice pic's love the rims I have them in chrome.

[sleepyalero]

Y u no take clear pics

[TDavis]

It poured rain right before that, it was hazy outside.

[3800L67GAM]

Originally Posted by sleepyalero

Y u no take clear pics

The pics look just fine I like the way they were takin?!?!

[SikMindz]

Originally Posted by [ChaosweaveR]

Oddball size, didn't realize you were rocking 19"s.

Ask for a printout of before and after the alignment. Make sure they aren't just doing the front, too. Ask for a "four wheel alignment". Hopefully this helps out the camber issue.

I've come to realize that 19's really are a strange size. But dubs are too big IMO on this car without a big drop and it absolutely kills the driving comfort.

Originally Posted by sleepyalero

Needs 295!

Yeah right. These barely fit in there as is. I had spacers on the back originally and it looked great but got major rub when there were passengers in the car. 265 is pretty wide as is and I'm trying to spend LESS money on the car, not more.

Originally Posted by [ChaosweaveR]

Not bad, seems a bit fuzzy.

That's what she said.

[[ChaosweaveR]]

She did say that the other day.

Oh Sik, you just know everything.

[AaronGTR]

Originally Posted by sleepyalero

I know im playin around but will probably remove it, and rear defrost hasnt worked for 5 years. Dont ever need it now. Lol

Originally Posted by geldartb

he doesn't need the rear defroster. it never get's driven in anything but sun..

i took my compressor out until i could fix it since it sounded like shit.. the rest of the crap is still there.

I'm not talkin' about the rear window defroster guys. I'm talking about the front window defogger. When you turn the HVAC mix knob all the way to the right, that directs air through the vent on the dash to defog the windshield. It automatically turns on the A/C compressor when it does that to remove humidity from the air. You remove the A/C, then it won't work any more and won't defog the window unless you turn the heat up, which sucks.

I just don't see the point in doing that on a street driven car. Makes it less useful and convenient.

[[ChaosweaveR]]

Because race Alero.

Duh.

[mfuller]

Originally Posted by [ChaosweaveR]

Because race Alero.

Duh.

"Ferris.....He never drives it. He just rubs it with a diaper."

[sleepyalero]

Originally Posted by AaronGTR

I'm not talkin' about the rear window defroster guys. I'm talking about the front window defogger. When you turn the HVAC mix knob all the way to the right, that directs air through the vent on the dash to defog the windshield. It automatically turns on the A/C compressor when it does that to remove humidity from the air. You remove the A/C, then it won't work any more and won't defog the window unless you turn the heat up, which sucks.

I just don't see the point in doing that on a street driven car. Makes it less useful and convenient.

Oh, i always use the heat to defog/frost my windshield. Idk i just never use it, so why not just take it out. No matter how hot it is out, the past 3 years i just have my windows down.

Originally Posted by [ChaosweaveR]

Because race Alero.

Duh.

Exactly.

Originally Posted by mfuller

"Ferris.....He never drives it. He just rubs it with a diaper."

Hahahahahahahaha

[AleroB888]

Originally Posted by sleepyalero

Oh, i always use the heat to defog/frost my windshield. Idk i just never use it, so why not just take it out. No matter how hot it is out, the past 3 years i just have my windows down.
.....

haha Could have saved on the window tint, too. of course bugs, mos-quitos lawn clippings and diesel-dirt just blow in one side and out the other, no harm done

[sleepyalero]

Tint has no problems. Though car does get a little dusty inside. But takes awhile.

[AaronGTR]

Originally Posted by sleepyalero

Oh, i always use the heat to defog/frost my windshield. Idk i just never use it, so why not just take it out. No matter how hot it is out, the past 3 years i just have my windows down.

Not very logical or mature IMO. It gets hot enough in the summer even here in MI that I can sweat through my clothes into my seats. Say I'm going somewhere that I have to dress up nice for... I don't want to arrive all sweaty. Or I get a phone call in the car that I have to take... can't hear anything or talk over the wind noise if the windows are down. Especially if on the freeway. And if my girlfriend is riding in the car with me, she doesn't always want her hair messed up or to be sweaty and uncomfortable either.

I mean, I suppose if someone is a loser with no girlfriend that always rides alone and only wears shorts and t-shirts and never dresses up for nice occasions... then it might make sense. For everyone else that's a grown up with normal priorities, it's not practical. And it will also hurt the resale value of your car.

[sleepyalero]

Originally Posted by AaronGTR

Not very logical or mature IMO. It gets hot enough in the summer even here in MI that I can sweat through my clothes into my seats. Say I'm going somewhere that I have to dress up nice for... I don't want to arrive all sweaty. Or I get a phone call in the car that I have to take... can't hear anything or talk over the wind noise if the windows are down. Especially if on the freeway. And if my girlfriend is riding in the car with me, she doesn't always want her hair messed up or to be sweaty and uncomfortable either.

I mean, I suppose if someone is a loser with no girlfriend that always rides alone and only wears shorts and t-shirts and never dresses up for nice occasions... then it might make sense. For everyone else that's a grown up with normal priorities, it's not practical. And it will also hurt the resale value of your car.

oh where to start....

I dont see how taking ac out of the car is "immature". But thats your opinion. Ive gone to plenty nice occasions dressed up and windows down in the summer with no problems. 90 degrees can feel perfect to one person while it can feel really hot to another. I wear a t shirt and sweatpants pretty much year around, yes even in 90* weather.. Most phone calls i have i can still drive with windows down and hear the person fine. Even if i have a bluetooth/headset in. Girls, well they didnt HAVE to ride in my car. Ive had plenty ride in it and i tell em, "i dont use the a/c" and they dont mind. Guess i get lucky... Others if they want to complain then thats also easy, dont ride with me and everyone will be happy.


Resale value means nothing to me. The car is going to have a turbo build and will never be sold, period. Not now, not after the build, not ever.

[tipnitty]

Because racecar.

[[ChaosweaveR]]

Need a front clip?

Ain't nobody got time fo dat!

[SikMindz]

Originally Posted by [ChaosweaveR]

Oddball size, didn't realize you were rocking 19"s.

Ask for a printout of before and after the alignment. Make sure they aren't just doing the front, too. Ask for a "four wheel alignment". Hopefully this helps out the camber issue.

Had to get two new tires it turns out. And looks like I need to replace all 4 shocks as well this week.

Alignment was WAYYYY off he mentioned. Was running pretty negative and beyond what normal specs were. Hopefully it helps with wear and tear as I've replaced the tires on this car SOOO many times it's getting really annoying.

[tipnitty]

Originally Posted by [ChaosweaveR]

Need a front clip?

Ain't nobody got time fo dat!

You'll see tomorrow or Thursday.

[[ChaosweaveR]]

Originally Posted by SikMindz

Had to get two new tires it turns out. And looks like I need to replace all 4 shocks as well this week.

Alignment was WAYYYY off he mentioned. Was running pretty negative and beyond what normal specs were. Hopefully it helps with wear and tear as I've replaced the tires on this car SOOO many times it's getting really annoying.

Rear was probably sagging, the lower ride height causing the additional negative camber.

Good excuse to get a nice set of Konis, Bilstiens or Tokico shocks...

[SikMindz]

Originally Posted by [ChaosweaveR]

Rear was probably sagging, the lower ride height causing the additional negative camber.

Good excuse to get a nice set of Konis, Bilstiens or Tokico shocks...

Word. That's what we suspected as well. The blow out was pretty entertaining though as I was only going a few miles per hour around a turn. Tire assploded loudly and was hissing out all the air—and the kid on the corner pushing his skateboard fell off after the 'pop.' I was amused.

Pricing out KYB's and Monroe's currently with the expectation of installing this week or early next. Was thinking of getting Eibachs while I was at it but the OEM sport springs still have a lot of life...basically should outlast the car at this rate.