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12-11-2018, 01:45 PM

stevedmc replied to a thread Axle seal leak in Engines & Transmissions

I don't know anything about automatics, but on a manual transmission, you better drain the fluid before you pull an axle. Otherwise you are in for a...

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12-08-2018, 09:59 AM

stevedmc replied to a thread When was the last time you had a car without AC? in The Lounge

That’s beautiful. I’m an in-line engine man. I wouldn’t own a ford unless it had a straight 6. Those engines are hard to kill.

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12-08-2018, 09:21 AM

stevedmc replied to a thread When was the last time you had a car without AC? in The Lounge

AC is pretty much a requirement if you want to survive the summer in Louisiana. I had a 1985 F 150 that didn't have working AC when I got it. I...

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12-06-2018, 04:27 PM

stevedmc replied to a thread I am coming back! Cruise is standard! in General Discussion

I would never skip out on purchasing a car I want just because it didn’t come with cruise control. It is very easy to add a high-quality cruise...

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12-06-2018, 02:19 AM

stevedmc replied to a thread Lightweight Speakers? in Interior, Audio & Video

A friend of mine is a big fan of Pontiac Fiero seats because speakers are built into them. I doubt putting Fiero seats in a Mirage would save any...

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12-04-2018, 08:27 PM

stevedmc replied to a thread Lightweight Speakers? in Interior, Audio & Video

I wasn't judging him. I was simply pointing out a way for some really easy weight loss savings. Daox did the same thing when he mentioned driving...

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12-04-2018, 05:16 PM

stevedmc replied to a thread Lightweight Speakers? in Interior, Audio & Video

If I had a twelve inch penis I wouldn’t worry about having it enlarged but I guess others would. To each his own I suppose. I was mainly trying...

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12-04-2018, 04:03 PM

stevedmc replied to a thread Lightweight Speakers? in Interior, Audio & Video

The best weight loss trick is to simply drive around with no more than half a tank of gas. Its the cheapest and easiest modification you can do. ...

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12-04-2018, 12:48 AM

stevedmc replied to a thread Lightweight Speakers? in Interior, Audio & Video

That is not a very smart thing to do and is illegal in many states, including where I live.

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12-01-2018, 12:47 PM

stevedmc replied to a thread Lightweight Battery Project in Engines & Transmissions

For what’s its worth, a gallon isn’t a gallon in Britain.

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11-26-2018, 02:17 PM

stevedmc replied to a thread PCV Delete in Engines & Transmissions

I've been saying those exact words for quite some time now.

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11-24-2018, 08:42 PM

stevedmc replied to a thread Weird tire clearance in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

The warranty expired on my car a long time ago. I have 224,527 miles on my car.

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11-24-2018, 08:15 PM

stevedmc replied to a thread Weird tire clearance in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

I consider $800 for a new AC compressor to be super duper expensive. I got my AC compressor from a junk yard for less than $100.

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11-24-2018, 07:23 PM

stevedmc replied to a thread Weird tire clearance in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

Amen. It always amuses me when someone is shocked that a brand new item could be broken. My favorite is, "I don't understand, it was working fine...

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11-23-2018, 03:52 PM

stevedmc replied to a thread FS: 4 New Dunlop Enasave Tires 165/65R14 - Mounted or Not in For Sale / Wanted / Web Finds

You asked a question. Eggman chimed in. You complained but the reality is you still haven't sold the tires. Someone was on here a few...

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11-23-2018, 03:43 PM

stevedmc replied to a thread FS: 4 New Dunlop Enasave Tires 165/65R14 - Mounted or Not in For Sale / Wanted / Web Finds

Amen.

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11-21-2018, 04:04 PM

stevedmc replied to a thread Lightweight Battery Project in Engines & Transmissions

Amen.

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11-19-2018, 11:08 PM

stevedmc replied to a thread Nissan to take control of Mitsubishi following fuel economy scandal in Mirage / Space Star News

Mitsubishi was the coolest cheap car manufacturer back in the 90s with lots of stuff to choose from. Dad had a 1994 Mighty Max pickup truck that he...

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11-19-2018, 08:29 PM

stevedmc replied to a thread Fuel efficient tires for 14" OE wheels in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

I get good fuel economy and I don’t have to pay the tire guy every 40k miles. That’s the mpg rating for the tire. I went through a set of...

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11-19-2018, 07:50 PM

stevedmc replied to a thread Fuel efficient tires for 14" OE wheels in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

You forgot to mention my tire: 175/65-14 82T Falken Sincera SN250 AS All-Season (80k mile warranty) Gas mileage for me has been as high as 55 mpg...

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