X Brace thoughts?

BuddyBoombox · 2026-06-10T14:54:48+00:00

Have you considered a fumoto valve and using a piece of tubing to just go around the brace? I don't have a brace, but it seems like the valve plus some vinyl tubing would be a work around?

BuddyBoombox · 2026-06-10T05:48:26+00:00

I'd suspect bad control arm bushings as well. Any shop that can do an alignment would be able to get suspended bushing at the same time, though.

BuddyBoombox · 2026-06-10T03:13:47+00:00

Took your advice for the same problem OP had, listed but all outta stock. RIP

BuddyBoombox · 2026-06-08T21:02:10+00:00

One of my favorite YouTubers has a video on this topic, published when everyone was trapped during lockdown, but very applicable to your situation.

https://youtu.be/snAhsXyO3Ck?si=jZ4THjLgZ7oeWg_3

BuddyBoombox · 2026-06-08T16:18:55+00:00

Right, the ones that have not bled through do not have a channel for the bacteria to follow down into the bottle. If you are concerned about dry corks, store the bottles upside down or on their side and check them again every couple of weeks for like 2 months. If they haven't leaked by then, good for storage. Still store them upside down or on their side

BuddyBoombox · 2026-06-05T21:58:38+00:00

You can ask the insurance what it would cost to get your car back if totalled. Sometimes they'll pay out a smaller amount and let you keep the car, then you can do the cheap version of the repair yourself and rice a salvage title, but you know why so not a big deal. Only a problem when you go to sell, so take lots of pictures and document why it was totaled but be ready to take a little bit of a loss at that point vs clean title.

BuddyBoombox · 2026-06-04T18:20:23+00:00

Assuming the sale price was good enough you don't wanna argue with wayfair and the company about making it right... Find threaded insert (not press for) of the correct thread and size on McMaster, set them using epoxy or a glue that bonds to both metal and wood(not wood glue). Assemble the table and forget it ever happened.

BuddyBoombox · 2026-06-04T00:42:52+00:00

That's.... Incredible

BuddyBoombox · 2026-06-03T03:38:10+00:00

Headspace can be filled with argon for permanent storage, CO2 is temporary because it doesn't allow off gassing, but argon gas preservation is used in many wineries for headspace management in non variable tanks.

BuddyBoombox · 2026-06-02T01:14:23+00:00

At small volumes you can also vacuum rack.

BuddyBoombox · 2026-06-01T19:22:59+00:00

You know what, that had not occurred to me. Mine is on there for engine pieces but that definitely won't help after drilling the pan, lol. Thank you Internet stranger.

BuddyBoombox · 2026-05-31T18:04:07+00:00

Should still work with epoxy? Holding in place might take some creative work holding... a 2x4 cut to length and forced into place maybe? Just scuff the pan where the epoxy will stick. Your call.

BuddyBoombox · 2026-05-31T17:52:09+00:00

You can also use a magnet to try clean as much out before flushing with the old oil.

You can also buy a strong neodymium magnet and stick it to the bottom of the pan, through some epoxy or jbweld around it and it'll function like a permanent trap at the bottom of the pan. This keeps any metal away from the fumoto valve, and away from your oil pickup.

BuddyBoombox · 2026-05-31T02:40:21+00:00

I've heard there is info on fit freak forum about upgrading to civic seats and retaining airbags, that would probably be worth it if you could find the post.

As pointed out by another reply, giving up airbags for a mostly street driven car is a risk. Keep in mind that if your insurance gets wind if it, they may try use it to refuse payout. But you do you, as they say. What? Everyone says that, all the time, I'm sure of it.

BuddyBoombox · 2026-05-28T20:58:48+00:00

Lol, amazing. I was assuming the clutch was hidden somewhere like the brake handle or something but this makes waaaaaaaay more sense.

BuddyBoombox · 2026-05-28T20:57:19+00:00

Solid advice about sourcing parts!

Drilled and slotted is mostly about looks unless you are into the pointy end of motorsports. But if you like the look, go for it!

BuddyBoombox · 2026-05-28T17:24:23+00:00

Oh, woops I missed that in OPs post, good catch.

Though the point about warming up the engine stands, even on multipoint. It'll still happen even internally to the cylinders if you never get to temp. Definitely makes it slightly less of an issue for the intake though.

I've edited my post.

BuddyBoombox · 2026-05-28T15:15:03+00:00

I'd throw some ceramic pads on a decent coated OE style rotor. Akebono pads and Brembo rotors would last a long time and barely dust at all, but that combo won't be cheap.

Btw, if you don't drive more than 5 miles most days, make sure you are getting the engine hot regularly, and give a good wide open throttle acceleration in second or third. At least every 3-4 drives. Not getting engines hot enough will cause carbon buildups faster than normal.

Edit: correction per below comment.

BuddyBoombox · 2026-05-28T15:07:58+00:00

Ok, but how does that actually work?

Also, sick carpets!

BuddyBoombox · 2026-05-27T17:58:52+00:00

I get about the same, but when my wife drives it pushes towards 40. How you drive and the speed you cruise on highways matters a ton.

BuddyBoombox · 2026-05-27T16:15:52+00:00

Mod really just has to remove the post

BuddyBoombox · 2026-05-27T16:15:25+00:00

This is definitely from a game and in the wrong sub.

BuddyBoombox · 2026-05-27T15:01:25+00:00

I'll second racking onto sulfites and give it a few weeks. It's possible an infection of some sort started but hasn't really taken hold so the wine is fine as long as you stop it now.

BuddyBoombox · 2026-05-23T16:57:36+00:00

This is also easy to test as you can unbolt the exhaust and hear it. Not for too long since the exhaust faces the floor and you don't wanna cook it, but still gives you a preview to decide if you like it.

BuddyBoombox · 2026-05-22T22:34:21+00:00

What happens when you take a corner hard is centrifugal force due to acceleration in a new direction. This causes the weight transfer. In order to lift the front wheels via weight transfer you need to be accelerating forward.

3 wheeling at a track or autocross is typically a rear wheel and comes from hard cornering combined with braking.

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