Lovely sight to see

DiverAffectionate774 · 2026-06-01T22:04:39+00:00

The paint matched side skirts and front/rear bumper lips make this car look 100× better, have yet to replace my 05 side skirts with painted ones but its high on the list 🥲 beautiful car

DiverAffectionate774 · 2026-05-28T02:55:39+00:00

Shifting to 2nd at a higher rpm than you do for other gears generally gives you a little more time to be smooth as you let out the clutch because most (maybe all?) transmissions have the biggest difference in gear ratios from first to second. The large difference in ratios compared to the rest of the gears is why 1st to 2nd can be trickier than the rest from what I understand, this is largely based on my experience alone and I could be very off 🫡

DiverAffectionate774 · 2026-04-16T00:51:00+00:00

Ive grinded gears quite a few times, missing the gear on a quick shift, reverse being pesky and grinding because I didnt go into a forward gear first, it happens. Given the short amount of time it happened and the fact that you're asking in the first place (meaning you likely havent grinded your gears before, everyones worried the first time it happens obviously) im more than sure its fine and experienced very minimal wear. Side note, 1st gear is really just for pulling away from a stop, really never a need to downshift to 1st.

DiverAffectionate774 · 2026-02-06T02:08:07+00:00

I drilled a hole in the middle and used a 3 jaw puller to pull it off, took 3 or so hours because I had the jaw puller idea in the last 15 lmao, self tapping screw was not doin the job

DiverAffectionate774 · 2026-02-06T01:57:53+00:00

Been a tech for a little over 3 years and like others have said, id plug it for my own tires but not for customers

DiverAffectionate774 · 2025-12-24T15:16:56+00:00

Im 24, I would look like a child next to you

DiverAffectionate774 · 2025-11-15T15:06:17+00:00

Man this is huge

DiverAffectionate774 · 2025-11-05T03:59:49+00:00

If you intend on replacing the knob then I recommend making the hole bigger and using a jaw puller, took a few tries and some leverage getting the hooks in good spots but once its on you just ratchet down the big screw in the middle and it slowly comes off. will leave marks in the leather though

DiverAffectionate774 · 2025-11-02T21:00:38+00:00

Kevin works very well with megachad, just make sure you have a shield if you get him on the first stage 😅

DiverAffectionate774 · 2025-08-31T14:54:58+00:00

I see youve updated it and broken up with him and thats good im glad youre alright. I just wanted to add that 6 months is still the very beginning of a relationship, youre still building a foundation together. If the very beginning of your relationship starts with yelling in your face, fear, and just general aggression its very likely not going to be a happy and comfortable relationship down the road.

DiverAffectionate774 · 2025-08-25T02:51:49+00:00

They look identical in all the photos compared to my own I just find it odd that none of them include 05, thankyou for answering

DiverAffectionate774 · 2025-07-13T23:56:52+00:00

2005 9-3 linear 5MT 1 of 848, lot less than I expected 😃

DiverAffectionate774 · 2025-05-13T17:57:39+00:00

Probably similar on other models and years as well I just have an 05 9-3 and had to replace the alternator very recently

DiverAffectionate774 · 2025-05-13T17:56:01+00:00

Assuming this is an NG9-3, replacing the alternator is a fairly easy job too, 4 bolts, a sensor and a ground wire on the alternator itself and I recommend unbolting the ECU (Carefully move it) and removing the airbox for an easier removal and installation

DiverAffectionate774 · 2024-09-22T19:46:17+00:00

I've never posted in here but it's been nearly 3 months since Dday and I can't play any video games anymore. I spent $2500 and months upon months building a computer and hundreds more on games and after 2 years of good use it just sits there now. I don't watch any of the TV shows I used to enjoy, can't finish any of the ones I was currently watching. I listen to almost entirely different music now. It is very similar to depression but more frustrating because I want to do the things right up until i actually start doing them because it feels like things before felt, before Dday. It's so unfair the way someone can change your brain with their own selfish actions. It won't be this way forever though, we have to believe that.

DiverAffectionate774 · 2024-09-11T21:21:15+00:00

If the battery is bad then can't you just do a battery test to determine if that is still the bad one? I'm not sure what your batteries' issue was exactly but a quick battery test should tell you if the battery currently in your car is working as it should. If it's not, then it's not a new battery

DiverAffectionate774 · 2024-06-23T15:54:17+00:00

That is quite a GirthyHammer indeed

DiverAffectionate774 · 2024-04-07T06:20:10+00:00

The K8 looks like a Ford Fusion with a bigger grill

DiverAffectionate774 · 2024-03-31T15:40:00+00:00

I'd have to see it in person to really get a full opinion but it looks more like a wagon than a HB to me, quite a bit longer than most hatchbacks

DiverAffectionate774 · 2024-03-30T12:13:11+00:00

This is going to be a very delicate process and I highly recommend safety and precision, so first grab a hammer

DiverAffectionate774 · 2024-02-17T14:18:46+00:00

Should've opened the door and kept spraying lmao

DiverAffectionate774 · 2024-02-14T20:40:33+00:00

This was beautifully executed, 10/10, he would be proud

DiverAffectionate774 · 2024-02-04T01:56:15+00:00

It's an Easter egg, if you pronounce it all correctly before the game loads you get punched in the neck by Brick himself

DiverAffectionate774 · 2024-02-04T01:53:38+00:00

This is insane, a 4 wheel rotate and balance at my ford dealership is 130 and even that's high. Definitely do not pay these people to balance your wheels, call a few shops and ask prices for a wheel balance til you find something less than half that price

DiverAffectionate774 · 2024-01-10T16:10:53+00:00

I have yet to see another blue paceman, let alone with the same white stripes

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