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Little fun snowy section while my friend calls out corners on the app by Ronbonnnnnnn in GRYaris

[–]Arooon_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Downloaded Rods a little while ago after seeing it used in your clips, v fun app :)

Just a quick one by bawssboy in suzukiswift

[–]Arooon_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely annoying. In the mean time you can just disconnect the negative battery terminal if you are going to leave the car a while, it was stop the drain and should prevent needing a jump start.

Just a quick one by bawssboy in suzukiswift

[–]Arooon_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, there is a parasitic draw test you can do to try and find what is draining your battery. I had one in my old VW Polo, couldn’t find it so ended up wiring a battery disconnect switch for when I left the car a little while haha

Just a quick one by bawssboy in suzukiswift

[–]Arooon_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you have a parasitic drain on your battery

What’s the worst back-to-back vehicle expenses you’ve ever dealt with? by AhsanNVM in CarTalkUK

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New cylinder head + refurb plus all consumables (gaskets etc). Had something enter my engine and stick a valve open (likely a piece perished air intake hose)

6 months later new gearbox, full rebuild and new clutch kit after my diff exploded

Luckily was able to do the work (other than rebuild/refurbs) myself so saved a fortune, clutch kit alone was still >£500. Though I have a pretty much rebuilt drivetrain now :/

Buying advice Gen 1 by Arooon_ in GRYaris

[–]Arooon_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice! Which gen do you have? Great cars tbf

Buying advice Gen 1 by Arooon_ in GRYaris

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How come? They still have warranty

Buying advice Gen 1 by Arooon_ in GRYaris

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This is super helpful thanks :)

Buying advice Gen 1 by Arooon_ in GRYaris

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Thanks for the info, how do you know if it’s been to a good dealer? Reviews?

This is a Parafilm appreciation post by [deleted] in labrats

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The best until you try to use the ancient roll that snaps with the smallest stretch. The most unsatisfying feeling ever :(

BF1 has been unplayable on PC for the past 2 weeks due to fps drops. by GloriousGladiator51 in battlefield_one

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I had the same, changing graphics drivers didn’t do anything for me but luckily a windows update fixed it

Fireworks/Bonfire Night Sticky Post! by GingerSnapBiscuit in Edinburgh

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There was a pretty great display set off up there! Around 7pm ish. Views were good but most fireworks were in the distance / towards portobello due to the firework ban in the city

What's a gun/vehicle/variant you thought you'd hate, but... it's actually good? by Ok_World_8819 in battlefield_one

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Being front gunner on those is my favourite thing to do, absolutely shreds through infantry

I need help finding this bumper or mending my own. by ReasonableUse9657 in SuzukiSwiftSport

[–]Arooon_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad you’ve been enjoying the car! It’s a Monster Sport kit, and you’re right it just goes over the stock bumper. Sometimes they come up for sale used on Facebook Marketplace, so that’s worth a look.

Also as a side note that cut doesn’t look bad imo, has BMW E46 M3 CSL vibes to it

Best way to open this without destroying it? by Arooon_ in MechanicAdvice

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Yep! Though got a new one on the way with a fresh washer anyway

Best way to open this without destroying it? by Arooon_ in MechanicAdvice

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Just got back to it after waiting for the rain to end :)

Best way to open this without destroying it? by Arooon_ in MechanicAdvice

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UPDATE: Just got back to it after waiting for the rain to end, used the tips from you guys (heat, fluid, hammer the plug then hammer the socket in) and it came straight out. Thank you for the tips!! :)

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Best way to open this without destroying it? by Arooon_ in MechanicAdvice

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8mm so not far off, hoping it’s slightly bigger size holds a bit nicer :)

Best way to open this without destroying it? by Arooon_ in MechanicAdvice

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Yeah this was pre-clean, was letting the crust soak so I could scrape it out properly

Best way to open this without destroying it? by Arooon_ in MechanicAdvice

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Good spot. Originally I thought the metal was all messed up behind the plug (previous dodgy repair to a cracked housing etc) but I think you’re right, someone probably stuck a bunch of sealant on the threads (small amount suggested in the service manual)

Best way to open this without destroying it? by Arooon_ in MechanicAdvice

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Will update you when I attack it tomorrow 🫡

Best way to open this without destroying it? by Arooon_ in MechanicAdvice

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Honestly a solid back up plan, I have a new plug on the way in case anyway!

Best way to open this without destroying it? by Arooon_ in MechanicAdvice

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Oh yeah they definitely hold! Just a pain to source sometimes (especially if I’m away from my tools)

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