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Someone thinks they live in England...
If I had the MGB I've been threatening to buy for about 6 years now, it would have tyres on it. Every other car I look after has tires.
Pull the valve core give it wipe and a bit of oil put it back in and air it up.
The RX8 probably had the best driver's position I've ever experienced. The view from the cockpit, the shifter was in the perfect spot (and felt really good), etc. I loved the way the S2000 drove, but found the cockpit too narrow for my liking -- I felt like I had more room in a Miata even.
What? Sedans don't have diffs?
Then how does the power go from the transmission to the wheels?
I second this.
The S2k and first gen Lexus IS are two cars that "got away" from me. Wasn't able to buy them new and now they're all beat up to buy used. The S2k driving position was spot on IMO.
S2k felt just right to me.
I never fit comfortably into any Miata. Not my cup of tea.
The cars with the best driver's position currently are the current crop of Porsche sports cars. The ergonomics are spot on and they all fit me like a glove. (Boxster, Cayman, and 911). The BMW Z4 is good too.
My dream DD has been an AWD Cayman, but Porsche hates me and won't make one
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What the hell are you doing with multiple donuts?
Get some cheap TYRES off eBay if you want to save money and get the issues fixed.
S2k felt just right to me.
I never fit comfortably into any Miata. Not my cup of tea.
The cars with the best driver's position currently are the current crop of Porsche sports cars. The ergonomics are spot on and they all fit me like a glove. (Boxster, Cayman, and 911). The BMW Z4 is good too.
My dream DD has been an AWD Cayman, but Porsche hates me and won't make one
Yes, Porsches... mmm. I just don't know if I want to spend that much yet on my fun car, but for a while I had a Cayman S at the top of my list. Friend of mine has a Z4 M Roadster. I liked how it felt (putting the tail out) but man, I felt like I was going to give myself a concussion every time I got in if the roof was up... and I had a TT-S.
Korean voodoo.
Oh god no, last thing he needs are cheap, probably used tires from eBay.
Just to elaborate, it's called a "valve core tool" or some variant thereof. Put it in the tool and unscrew the core. It's good to have a valve cap handy so that you don't let too much air out.
When you put it back together, it's not a bad idea to replace the core with a new one(plus there's a chance it will go flying when you take it out). They're literally a few cents a piece-I think the last I bought some, it was about $.50 or $.75 for a four pack.
Inside of the transmission is a set of gears similar to a differential. You put a lot of stress on the CV joints, the transmission, etc. when running with a donut.
My mechanic confirmed what some of you said about the RX8s, although he wasn't sure if the 2009 2nd gen engines corrected the apex seal problem. Rusting was something he knew about. In any event, he said they were a PITA and to pick something else.
Someone had better tell my SEDAN that...
(yes, this is the Lincoln LS I mentioned in the other thread).
BTW, astute observers will notice the independent rear suspension. This was one of the first rear wheel drive Ford-group products to have this, as opposed to the live axle suspension used on the Mustang(up until a few years ago) and Panther platform(the two major RWD Ford group cars). On a live axle, it's actually fairly common to jack the back of the car by using the differential. This is a no-no with IRS. I've had arguments with tire shops over this
No offense, but it probably has to do with someone trying to run donuts as full time tires. Why are you bothering buying DONUTS to run as your tires? Why not just buy real tires... TYRES? Donuts aren't made to be used as full time tires. Additionally, uneven sized tires will likely cause issues with tire wear (and differential issues). If you find the need to run donuts, it would make sense to always have matching tires in the front because that will likely result in less damage and mechanical stress.
As we talked about before, there is a right way and a wrong way of doing things when it comes to repairs. Using donuts as full time tires and using tires VASTLY different in size is a wrong way.
Your cars are FWD, so they don't have a rear differential (why would they need one?). But unless I am mistaken and your Daewoo is one-wheel-drive, you have a front differential. As someone mentioned, it's likely part of the transmission setup. In that case, ruining your front differentially might be equivalent to ruining your transmission, which as you can imagine, is a significant repair.
Matthew believes that there is only one "true" spelling of English, and that is British english. I'm fine with anyone who wants to subscribe to that, I'd just expect consistency. For example, it is common in American English to use "double quotes" to quote, while in British English 'single quotes' are the common convention. I often see "color" written rather than "colour".
Interestingly, the my dad who owns and has owned a number of British cars has always purchased tires rather than tyres. Even the repair bills from the dealer state "tires". His current '12 RRS I believe says "Hood Open", while his old 2000 P38 RR I remember would say "Bonnet Open".
I think we should switch to British conventions period when it comes to cars here. Hood = Bonnet. Trunk = Boot. Battery = Accumulator. Dashboard = Fascia. Transmission = Gearbox. Gas = Petrol. Wagon = Estate. Windshield = Windscreen. Convertible = Drop Head. Etc. All "carburetors" must be read as "carburettor"
I've really been waiting for a Cayman AWD myself. Are they too afraid of cannibalizing sales?My dream DD has been an AWD Cayman, but Porsche hates me and won't make one
Tires, Tyres same thing!
Only if they are Ass-end or four wheel drive.
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I thought it was called a Shrader valve removal tool? Why not just replace the whole valve stem? After i had my tyres put on the front when i had the car fixed, I had to take the car back in because the tyres lost 20 psi a day, The mechanic said the leaks were at the valve stems, so he put new ones in (not sure why that wasn't done when he mounted the tyres but he didn't even charge for it so not like there's anything to complain about.
Your Lincoln (like most lincoln's i think) are ass-end drive ALL Ass-drive vehicles have diffs.Someone had better tell my SEDAN that...
(yes, this is the Lincoln LS I mentioned in the other thread).
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BTW, astute observers will notice the independent rear suspension. This was one of the first rear wheel drive Ford-group products to have this, as opposed to the live axle suspension used on the Mustang(up until a few years ago) and Panther platform(the two major RWD Ford group cars). On a live axle, it's actually fairly common to jack the back of the car by using the differential. This is a no-no with IRS. I've had arguments with tire shops over this
1. I didn't want to do it. I Read of someone wanting to do that with their ford because they said the donuts looked better on the car.
2. Because, Buying a full-size rim/tire costs more than buying a brand new tire.
3. I was asking if using a 14" donut on a car with 16" wheels would hurt the car in the case of getting a flat.
4. It has a Transaxle not a "Transmission"
5. INTERESTING! I never knew most of those!
Just as long as we're not trying to tune/balance/adjust twin SU carburettors
I guess my point was that I'm okay with British spellings/terms when talking about a British car-where an argument could be made for them-but they make no sense on pretty much any other car at least here in the US.
BTW, most MGs(and other period British cars) have a lead hammer in the boot. Wire wheels have a knock-off in the center that generally can't be removed using a conventional spanner. Far more frequently, however, one will open the bonnet or climb under the car and "whack" the Lucas electric petrol pump to get it functioning again.
(How's that for squeezing some British motoring terms into a paragraph).
I thought It was called "Fuel Pump" everywhere in the world as no matter what fuel powered the car, it needs a pumpJust as long as we're not trying to tune/balance/adjust twin SU carburettors
I guess my point was that I'm okay with British spellings/terms when talking about a British car-where an argument could be made for them-but they make no sense on pretty much any other car at least here in the US.
BTW, most MGs(and other period British cars) have a lead hammer in the boot. Wire wheels have a knock-off in the center that generally can't be removed using a conventional spanner. Far more frequently, however, one will open the bonnet or climb under the car and "whack" the Lucas electric petrol pump to get it functioning again.
(How's that for squeezing some British motoring terms into a paragraph).
No currently manufactured Lincoln with the exception of the Navigator is only RWD. All others are FWD or AWD.
Besides that, your statement was that sedans don't have differentials...
Yes. In the general sense that Sedans are FWD RWD and AWD sedans aren't commonsake in the modern days
1. Just because someone else is doing something stupider doesn't make your idea stupid
2. Yes, but donuts aren't designed to be driven on full time (who knows if your insurance would even cover you if they found out you were driving on multiple donuts)
3. Ok...
4. Jesus of Nazareth, the semantics with you... I will rephrase for you "Driving with two different sized wheels may ruin your TRANSAXLE"
If it sounds like a bad idea, it probably is.