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Today, 12:45 PM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Other Vehicles You Are (Fo' Real) Contemplating... in General Discussion

Nissan Versa S 5 speed manual. Unicorns but still a few for 2024.

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Yesterday, 01:25 PM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Exhaust Ideas ... again. in Engines & Transmissions

The one I sent the link to is 2.5" Pretty easy, right?

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04-29-2024, 04:37 AM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Changing CVT fluid and both filters(information) in Technical Discussion

Servicing With the understanding that the first ATF change is the most important you must change the fluid and the filter at the first 20000 KM or...

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04-27-2024, 01:45 PM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Other Vehicles You Are (Fo' Real) Contemplating... in General Discussion

Gen II Trax which started in 2023 isn't the same vehicle. Just has the same name. GM VSS-F platform not the former GM Gamma II. Same platform as the...

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04-26-2024, 01:37 PM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Exhaust Ideas ... again. in Engines & Transmissions

If that muffler is a baffled chamber type and large body glass pack in a straight up swap???? Keep the resonator to kill the popcorn. ...

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04-26-2024, 01:19 PM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Other Vehicles You Are (Fo' Real) Contemplating... in General Discussion

2024 Chevy Trax is priced about $1500 over the G4 and has a real transmission. A 1.2 liter three pot with a hair drier for over 130 hp. It's just...

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04-25-2024, 03:48 AM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Not yet owner in Introductions

Read Luke 4:6 and ask, who is pulling the strings. If you're going to be angry, be angry for the right reason and at the right person. East and...

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04-24-2024, 06:58 PM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Not yet owner in Introductions

One standard deduction is what old gets you. LOL. So like 2K off your adjusted gross income. Not much of a difference. That is I don't pay taxes on...

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04-24-2024, 01:30 PM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Not yet owner in Introductions

Major setback. Cost a lot of money to use your money. Deferred taxes on retirement accounts doesn't mean tax exempt. ;) Good thing I had car...

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04-24-2024, 03:07 AM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread 165/65r14 Tire Discussion in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

Oliver 88 for field work, Ford 8N for mucking out the barn.

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04-21-2024, 03:17 AM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread 165/65r14 Tire Discussion in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

How about the Armstrong? Like $60

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04-20-2024, 04:21 AM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread 165/65r14 Tire Discussion in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

Whatever floats your boat. Just say'n. They all play games.

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04-19-2024, 10:03 PM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread 165/65r14 Tire Discussion in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

I ran across this with my Silverado. OEM tire was the Bridgestone Dueler H/T 684 II. 360 BB rated. OEM warranty was 35K. I rode that set of tires to...

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04-18-2024, 11:55 PM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread 165/65r14 Tire Discussion in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

You mean this one? https://tiresize.com/tires/Falken/Sincera-SN250-AS-165-65R14.htm 80K warranty :) Armstrong is cheap ...

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04-18-2024, 11:37 PM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Rear wheel alignment (DIY solution) in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

If everything were adjustable you would be correct. But nothing in the rear is and castor in the front is not. That said, what can be adjust...

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04-18-2024, 07:05 PM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Rear wheel alignment (DIY solution) in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

This issue is a good example of fitting statistics AROUND the reality. These are HUGE windows for toe and camber. A monkey could weld that up with...

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04-18-2024, 02:51 PM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Rear wheel alignment (DIY solution) in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

How about the eccentric washers from the castor adjustment of a Silverado 1500? Bet it is a bolt in. ...

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04-18-2024, 05:04 AM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Rear wheel alignment (DIY solution) in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

How is it that no one in the aftermarket has manufactured a rear axle that is adjustable?

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04-18-2024, 05:01 AM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread What CVT fluid is in our cars? in Engines & Transmissions

I've mentioned this before, Phillips/RedLine has the friction packages worked out. But beside that..... I read, researching the CVT, that...

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04-18-2024, 02:47 AM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Rear wheel alignment (DIY solution) in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

https://www.vehicleservicepros.com/tsbs/article/53094949/aligning-mitsubishi-mirage

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04-18-2024, 02:42 AM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Rear wheel alignment (DIY solution) in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

Ingenious. :cool:

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04-17-2024, 02:51 PM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread What CVT fluid is in our cars? in Engines & Transmissions

First off Mitsubishi doesn't blend fluids. That is farmed out to someone 'like' Idemitsu and JATCO sets the fluid spec. That fluid would be their...

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04-09-2024, 12:21 AM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread 2024 Total solar Eclipse in The Lounge

My dog is smart enough not to stare at the sun. My neighbor isn't.

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04-05-2024, 02:11 PM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread 2024 Total solar Eclipse in The Lounge

I've seen a few. I'm old. LOL. 90% where I live. Close enough and free bed and breakfast. ;)

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04-05-2024, 03:40 AM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread 2024 Total solar Eclipse in The Lounge

I'll likely miss it. It's during my nap time. ;)

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04-03-2024, 11:45 PM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Reviewing 10 years' of owning my Mirage in The Lounge

I used to have a Mazda 2 Coupe and got treated like that by everyone. Rodney Dangerfield cars. Everything I drive I drive the same and get very...

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