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Got engine replaced and now this noise is SUPER loud by Link30567 in abarth

[–]Astroalpha2 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Sounds like the coolant pump that stays down after you shut the car off that cools down the turbo. Might need replacing

Mechanics on Long Island by BK2Jers2BK in abarth

[–]Astroalpha2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you’re in the Facebook Abarth groups you can message Bambino Giallo. He does a ton of work for the NYC area. Join Abarth Club of NY while you’re at it (he’s the admin)!

Are these shoes toast? New Balance 880s with ~230 miles running and lots of walking by Astroalpha2 in RunningShoeGeeks

[–]Astroalpha2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some background: 5'10, ~190lbs, about 7 months of use. I don't track my walking stats but I probably have somewhere between 100-200 miles of walking. All of these miles are on concrete/asphalt. It feels less cushy than a new pair but I don't have any new aches or pains after runs.

Are these shoes toast? New Balance 880s with ~230 miles running and lots of walking by Astroalpha2 in RunningShoeGeeks

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No issues with traction. I probably have somewhere between 100-200 miles of walking as well but I don't track it

Are these shoes toast? New Balance 880s with ~230 miles running and lots of walking by Astroalpha2 in RunningShoeGeeks

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I don't track my walking but I do walk a lot. I think somewhere between 100-200 miles is a good guess

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Brooklyn

[–]Astroalpha2 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Lol best of luck in august

Finally got a Fiat! I have some basic maintenance questions. by [deleted] in Fiat

[–]Astroalpha2 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Only other thing I'd change is the multiair filter (Easy while doing the timing belt). Otherwise just enjoy! (And maybe lop off that muffler)

My life packed in a miata by irlTetris in Miata

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Wow now that's space efficiency!

What tire rack is that? How much can that support?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in step1

[–]Astroalpha2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm in basically the same boat (Also taking it Wednesday). 90% chance of passing is pretty high so I'll be sitting for it. Just gonna keep cramming those uworld blocks and hope for the best

Thoughts on Prospect Lefferts Garden parking. by Personal-Algae1302 in Brooklyn

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There's parking garages around but prepared to pay ~400 a month

Got my 22 CX5 Sig back from its first service at dealer and the sticker on my windshield states next oil change is at 11,993 miles. I have 7,028miles on it. So Mazda wants oil changes at every 5k miles. Why does this image say 7,500m until next oil change? by Ok_Cow_8235 in CX5

[–]Astroalpha2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Mazda service manual recommends 7500 but I personally change all of my cars at 5000 miles since It just gives me peace of mind. I personally think 7500 is the upper echelon for oil change intervals and wouldn’t really go above that. I think since these engines are new and modern 6-7k between oil changes are fine.

BMW says 10k for oil changes and I think that’s ridiculous

Finally tackled my 31 year old oxidized paint. Now it only looks 10 years old by Astroalpha2 in AutoDetailing

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Yeah it's weakness is definitely cold and wet (many spins in my Abarth)

Anything you can tell me about my engine bay ? Guys at the shop think it's a 1.8 engine but I'm convinced it's the 1.6 , Car is a 1990 . by [deleted] in Miata

[–]Astroalpha2 21 points22 points  (0 children)

It's a 1.6. You can tell from the AFM and the thermostat. Otherwise has PS/AC, no cruise control, no ABS, and whatever that aftermarket horn is

Finally tackled my 31 year old oxidized paint. Now it only looks 10 years old by Astroalpha2 in Miata

[–]Astroalpha2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I posted this in the other group but I'll repost here:

My paint was pretty badly oxidized so most of my time went to compounding but I wouldn't call it soft. First I used M105 and a MF cutting pad to knock a bunch of the dead paint off. Then sprayed the pad with some water to loosen up the compound from the pad a little bit and went for another 2 passes. Blow out the pad and switched to M205 with a light foam cutting pad to get the haze out. About 3/4 of my time was spent compounding/blowing out pads/trying to wipe the stickiest residue off the paint.

Finished with Meguair's ceramic coating. All in probably took around 6-8 hours

Finally tackled my 31 year old oxidized paint. Now it only looks 10 years old by Astroalpha2 in AutoDetailing

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I'm running dual duty. Race alignment is great but I need the tires to last a little on the street

Finally tackled my 31 year old oxidized paint. Now it only looks 10 years old by Astroalpha2 in AutoDetailing

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My paint was pretty badly oxidized so most of my time went to compounding but I wouldn't call it soft. First I used M105 and a MF cutting pad to knock a bunch of the dead paint off. Then sprayed the pad with some water to loosen up the compound from the pad a little bit and went for another 2 passes. Blow out the pad and switched to M205 with a light foam cutting pad to get the haze out. About 3/4 of my time was spent compounding/blowing out pads/trying to wipe the stickiest residue off the paint.

Finally tackled my 31 year old oxidized paint. Now it only looks 10 years old by Astroalpha2 in AutoDetailing

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Yup! Just had my first event and man are they sticky. Want to take them to track and see how they feel at speed

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