>>10205 As someone who digs OEM looks, nope. Just fix what goes wrong, maybe install optional extras not available on your model. Perhaps high end OEM rims or something.

>>10234 Timestamp or it didn't happen. Otherwise, there's really nothing wrong with the Elio. Unless it turns out that its an unreliable POS, I'd rather own one of those than a CRZ or a Gee Whiz.

>>10234 TITS OR GTFO Timestamp, or it did not happen.

>>590 '99 Chevy Suburban K1500 >done to it So much shit it would look like a college essay if I listed it all >working on New exhaust, stripping the clear coat off the factory rims I fucking love the factory rims, trying to figure out where the fuck the water is leaking in the back when it rains. Seriously, I ripped out the fucking ceiling fabric trying to find the problem area. Its mystified a few body shops I've stopped at as well. Pic related.

>>10239 have you tried something like going into a carwash, staying inside the car and trying to locate the leaks? if it's in back, apart from a bad seal around something on the boot lid it's hard to tell

>>10241 Oh yeah, like I didn't think of that. I've poured water on the top, went through car washes, even spent the fucking night in the back of it when storms were in the forecast. I can't fucking find the source The thing is, its not a gushing leak, it trickles to the point that I can feel moisture in different areas on the carpet. My theory is its coming from the cargo door seal, but I never see any signs of water when I check. Its really fucking sp00py.

>>10243 just asking man, you wouldn't believe how many easy shit people skip if it's not coming from the top could it be coming from under? like some sort of coolant/AC pipe leaking, or maybe water leaking through the wheel wells? something that would only show when you're driving it in the rain, not just standing there

2003 Opel Corsa Z10XE Changed the AC compressor this saturday. Added a black tree behind the vents in the dash for extra fresh. Works a treat, and definitely a good call as today was hot as all fuck. Next thing to tackle is the locked passenger door. For some reason the lock is stuck in the closed position and no amount of force managed to unlock it so far. Weird bit is that the central locking works, the pin that's attached to the unit works, but it still won't unlock and let me open the door. I suspect either a broken linkage in the bit linked to the door handle inside the unit, or the deadlock (mechanical lock, makes it so the interior pin doesn't open the door as anti theft measure) is stuck. Of course, it wouldn't be nearly as fun if the door was open and I could just remove the lock.

>>10257 So I'm thinking of using a dremel to cut open the unit and try to disassemble the lock from the inside.

>>10246 Sorry, this problem is just bugging the crap out of me is all. I read that the eighth generation of suburbans had an issue where the rear A/C hose would get plugged from gunk and leak into the back. I checked it myself and it was clear from what I could tell. If it was coolant I probably would have been able to smell it, but the puddle was odorless. I never thought of the wheel wells, though. Just the way the water would get in the back made me think it was a roof or window leak. I'll have to check that. Sometimes it appears when I drive, other times it appears when sitting outside in the rain.

>>10260 The only other thing I can think of is a leak at the bottom on the windows, water running in the space between the plastic trim panels and the body, and eventually spilling on the floor. I've seen that on my pal's old car, a pain to diagnose. But yeah, idk where the puddles were.

>>590 1994 Saab NG900 SE 2.0L turbo image >>10379 had it since may what I've done to it: >changed the oil >washed it (before the summer) >replaced the broken hood lift supports working on: >brakes have started squeaking, need to get them checked and probably replace pads >something squeaks when I turn significantly, need to get that checked >punctured a tire that can't be patched due to the inside deteriorating so I need to replace all four tires, currently on three potentially rotten full size and one half size spare >need to properly wash it again >leather seats need to be properly cleaned >turbo makes grinding noise at low pressure, need to get that checked >third gear grinds a little bit sometimes, need to get that checked >parking brake barely works, need to get that checked >AC barely works, need to get that checked >engine overheats easily, need to get that checked >radio/cassette player doesn't work at all, need to get that checked >main interior lights don't work, need to get that checked >antenna motor doesn't work properly, need to get that checked >some tool previous owner took off the trim emblems, would be nice to replace those >need to replace the passenger side fender +whatever else the mechanics find when I take it in next week I could also use a new jack because the emergency one it came with is shit

>>10383 emergency jacks always kinda suck balls

>>10393 this one's shittier than normal - it's not even a standard scissor jack, it's like half of one. And the part that actually goes on the rail is plastic. I'll post a pic later.

>>10396 I know exactly which jack you're talking about, as I've got the same in my Corsa. Probably standard GM equipment for light cars.

>>10400 that's pretty much it, except I don't have the ring thing and my lug wrench looks like it was left in a puddle for 10 years

>>5510 >>5513 >>5562 Sad to report she broke. Repairs were too much. I drive a ranger now.

Needs new suspension, and has a leaky gasket. Planning on tapping into the computer. The Trionic system is relatively well-documented and easy to mess with. If I have time, I'll write an Android app so everyone can flash custom performance maps to their engine.

>Done to it Paid to have transmission rebuilt and stronger brakes put ends on all of my speaker wires, since whomever installed them just wrapped the wire around the prongs new t-stat spark plugs (bitch) cherry bomb and pipe muffler replacement replaced an axle shaft and rotor from bending them removed the rest of the center console lid because it was broken black siliconed my dash so the yellow foam wouldn't glare and obstruct my view power steering pressure lines (the worst bitch) torque arm bushing transmission mount rear sway bar links rear shocks / coils replaced sealed beams with normal housings taking h4 bulbs hot air intake (cone filter on intake tube without air box) belt replaced windshield wipers (they're goofy) and they flopped over and scratched my windshield right in my field of vision - zip tied those fuckers to the arm replaced leaky coolant line gear reduction starter (bitch) plugged in the coolant temp sensor – previous owner couldn't figure out why it was overheating tires metal-casted the wheels

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> working on hood supports hatch supports new windshield check throttle angle with computer paint?

>>12761 WS6?

>>12762 Nope, I can't complain about the way it handles, though.

>>12763 Neat nonetheless. I've always liked Pontiacs more than Chevys.

>>12764 Pontiac seemed to always try harder to put out cooler, faster, more badass vehicles with character. Such as on the fourth gen, with pop-up headlights, the rolled the metal on the doors to give them shape(GM told Pontiac they HAD to use the same body panels as Chevy IIRC), and told them specifically that the Trans Am was not allowed to be any faster than the Camaro. When they introduced the ram air packages, they ended up making more anyway, I think 325 hp from 310 on the post-facelift LS1 cars. Pontiac had a lot of neat ideas throughout their existence, but most of them got neutered or axed by GM.

>>12763 >PA NY here. I read you guys got the worst of that storm. sage for off topic.

>>12767 I'm in Western PA, one of the only places on the radar that 1-3" was supposed to come down. The roads are covered, and a little slushy, but I'd say it looks like about 2"; it was supposed to be worse the further east though.

>>12767 MA here, about 10 miles west of boston. Probably about 2 feet. It was really dense which is what killed me. Back of my Cavalier which I didn't clear cuz it's dead. Anyone in MA wants a cheap econobox I'm selling it for like 1000 max after the mechanic looks at it. more likely 500

>>12774 forgot photo

>>12765 They put in a Ferrari engine into a Firebird for shits and giggles once. Don't see that happening anymore. More on topic I drive a 2000 Saturn SL1 manual, Replaced the heater core (surprisingly easy), and had the Front Bearings, Brakes and Rotors done. According to the manual it should get a coolant flush, and there's a temp sensor that I'd want to replace at the same time (they're common for going bad and it's easy enough to do). Also had the hood changed due to me getting into a crash, it's a lighter colour though. It functional. I also own a 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 4door. Rebuilt the Carb, replaced a fuel line running to it. But it'd kinda been shelved due to the transmission loosing reverse (and me my job) but at least I have a spare thanks to my dad. The installs gonna need new fluid and a torque converter, also the rear main seal. Other stuff is a possible parasitic drain, Door and windows seals, head liner, passenger side electric window motor, driver side electric window switches, maybe the front main seal. It's also got typical G-body frame rot, but it's no where near the springs so it's fine for the time being though I'll avoid putting heavy shit in the trunk. Frankly if I wasn't so crazy for the V8 and Velour interior I'd probably scrap it

>>12795 As a eurofag, I would totally import your oldsmobile.

>>12795 I would important that oldsmobile only for the wheels and send it back.

>>2673 Not posting pics of my own car but pics related. It should redeem this board a bit.

>>12811 I think those are hubcaps

>>12795 That sounds cool as hell, only Pontiac.. I wish my 'bird was easy to work on; anything that isn't a fluid or right on top is basically a major repair taking me hours to do anything. Starter took me 9 hours, power steering pressure lines took me about 20 hours. Hell, I replaced my whole rear suspension, torque link bushing and transmission mount (all time combined) in less or about equal time, I'd say.

Pic related. That and a steel is not real, and if you say otherwise you are a faggot Singletrack from the mid 90s

>>12844 You are correct, they are. Still neat though.