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by nothfx
Thu Sep 02, 2010 9:10 am
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Anyone with a Kia Sportage? (Recommend a $5k 4dr hatchback!)
Replies: 35
Views: 4531

Re: Anyone with a Kia Sportage? (Recommend a $5k 4dr hatchback!)

OT - but is it just me, or did I see you on reddit the other day StrangeWill?
by nothfx
Wed Sep 01, 2010 7:51 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Post your Current mileage
Replies: 948
Views: 108295

Re: Post your Current mileage

82600 KM

Not bad for a 7 year old car 8)
by nothfx
Mon Aug 30, 2010 10:06 pm
Forum: Car Care and Detailing
Topic: Does Wax Go Bad?
Replies: 10
Views: 7799

Re: Does Wax Go Bad?

What happens if you use deteriorated carnauba? My dad's truck. That's what happens. If you detailed it perfectly, crossed every I and dotted every T, it'll still look good. However, it just plain won't look good enough. That's why we cracked open some new wax and put two more coats on real, real he...
by nothfx
Mon Aug 30, 2010 3:18 pm
Forum: Car Care and Detailing
Topic: Does Wax Go Bad?
Replies: 10
Views: 7799

Re: Does Wax Go Bad?

Rope-Pusher wrote:I bet that made your weekend shine, right?
Well, it could have used some weekend polish, but I'm only one man!
by nothfx
Mon Aug 30, 2010 3:04 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Stuck on uphill side of bridge for 1 hour - towing 3000 lbs!
Replies: 12
Views: 2440

Re: Stuck on uphill side of bridge for 1 hour - towing 3000 lbs!

Since the time of my initial post, I found out that my vehicle has "Hill Start Assist", which helps you launch on hills >/= 7% slope by holding the brakes applied for a few seconds or until the throttle is tickled. I was thinking that my use of low range on the transfer case was responsib...
by nothfx
Mon Aug 30, 2010 2:46 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Looking at a CTS-V.... some questions
Replies: 30
Views: 4403

Re: Looking at a CTS-V.... some questions

I just thought of a good one: Hot water (and a plastic putty knife). You know that won't hurt the car. That sounds good. I don't know if you can see in the rear bumper picture, but I have a bit of haze on the left side (where I had to remove a sticker). I heated it up and just used my fingernail to...
by nothfx
Mon Aug 30, 2010 12:01 pm
Forum: Car Care and Detailing
Topic: Does Wax Go Bad?
Replies: 10
Views: 7799

Re: Does Wax Go Bad?

Not sure about liquid, but I used some 2 year old hard shell carnauba wax on the weekend. There was a dried out portion on the top, but once I cleaned that off with a rag, the rest of it went on fine.
by nothfx
Mon Aug 30, 2010 11:48 am
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Looking at a CTS-V.... some questions
Replies: 30
Views: 4403

Re: Looking at a CTS-V.... some questions

http://i.imgur.com/MHFH8.jpg Metal "MUSTANG" letters... </rice> Sadly, did not even realize those were not stock :/. What do you think the easiest way to remove them would be? Hair dryer? Let's just say, I've already removed some more heinous "additions"! http://i.imgur.com/pqyc...
by nothfx
Sun Aug 29, 2010 9:13 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Looking at a CTS-V.... some questions
Replies: 30
Views: 4403

Re: Looking at a CTS-V.... some questions

Pics:http://imgur.com/a/awys3/1

Just finished detailing, MAN that took a long time :|
by nothfx
Sun Aug 29, 2010 8:50 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Selectably automated clutch
Replies: 7
Views: 1497

Re: Selectably automated clutch

Whatever may be the reason, the number of proficient female drivers is very small.
:lol:
by nothfx
Fri Aug 27, 2010 8:11 am
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Looking at a CTS-V.... some questions
Replies: 30
Views: 4403

Re: Looking at a CTS-V.... some questions

The only question is Magnaflows or Flowmasters :wink: . Appears to be quite the debate about it on the mustang forums.
by nothfx
Wed Aug 25, 2010 7:47 am
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Looking at a CTS-V.... some questions
Replies: 30
Views: 4403

Re: Looking at a CTS-V.... some questions

Unfortunately not me! The car actually went to a buddy of mine who was interested as well. I have mixed feelings about it, it was more than I wanted to pay for a used car, but the deal was out of this world. I still get to drive in it though :P I've consoled myself with an 03 Mustang GT 8). Previous...
by nothfx
Sun Aug 22, 2010 10:22 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Looking at a CTS-V.... some questions
Replies: 30
Views: 4403

Re: Looking at a CTS-V.... some questions

Update: Going to see/test the car this Tuesday evening (3 HOUR DRIVE :shock: ). If all goes well.. I will be driving it home. Carfax and service history came back good Pre-purchase inspection = done I'll have my insurance card for the car tomorrow (before I go down) Everything looks good, can anyone...
by nothfx
Fri Aug 20, 2010 8:13 am
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Looking at a CTS-V.... some questions
Replies: 30
Views: 4403

Looking at a CTS-V.... some questions

Well, the Cobalt has been treating me well, but I'm starving for something with a bit more power. I've found a really nice CTS-V that's about 3 hours away from me, and it's a damned good price. This is the car in question: http://halifax.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-2005-Cadillac-CTS-V-Sedan-MUST-...
by nothfx
Sun Oct 11, 2009 10:17 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Launch question for a BMW 335i
Replies: 38
Views: 4464

Re: Launch question for a BMW 335i

First, don't worry too much about your clutch. It's made to slip, and a little extra wear when you're just learning is normal. Ideally, you want to be letting your clutch out in a smooth motion and slowly applying gas as your clutch engages. Your RPM's should be around the 1000-1300 mark (for my car...