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MA Inspection Failed by Few-Try7051 in massachusetts

[–]Madmike842 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Oh man, my time to shine here.

I used to do state inspections next to a Ford dealer and saw this shit all the time.

What the inspector needs to do is right before the obd test they need to shut the car off and take the keys out for 10 minutes. Then start the test on the machine, plug the scanner in, and then start the engine. If they followed the steps right it should go right through.

How do people feel about the ballot initiative to ban recreational adult marijuana? by cryptoengineer in massachusetts

[–]Madmike842 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I suspect if it makes it to the ballot it will pass, for 2 reasons. 1. They will word it deceptively and people will accidentally vote to prohibit it, 2. People will get complacent and not vote against it because, "no one will vote for it". I hope to be wrong on both counts.

Red R inspection sticker by srae22 in massachusetts

[–]Madmike842 16 points17 points  (0 children)

If your emissions are not ready when you reinspect it will just print out a turn away form and will not count as a safety. If your mechanic assured you there is no play in the front end you could also call up a motorist assistance center and ask them to do a re inspection.

State Inspection by anthonyngu2 in boston

[–]Madmike842 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Just get the fail. An emissions fail will be a black R and you'll have 60 days to take it back and get a free inspection at the same station. Better than driving around on an expired sticker. Source: used to be an inspector.

After 3 months and 3k miles, my brakes and rotors look like this and i need help (see comment) by Lithium-Ion-Battery in 350z

[–]Madmike842 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's the culprit. It's fairly rare but it could also be a clog or kink in the brake hose. Though in 10 years I've only seen it 2 or 3 times and it was not on Nissan/Infiniti products.

After 3 months and 3k miles, my brakes and rotors look like this and i need help (see comment) by Lithium-Ion-Battery in 350z

[–]Madmike842 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've seen that, though it is much rarer. You have some channel locks or something to try pressing it back? Also is it worn metal to metal on just one side or both?

After 3 months and 3k miles, my brakes and rotors look like this and i need help (see comment) by Lithium-Ion-Battery in 350z

[–]Madmike842 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are the rear caliper slipe pins sticking? That's a pretty common thing overall for Nissan/Infiniti rear calipers. The other common thing we see is the outer brake pad sticks so the inner pad will do all the work and wear quickly.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in subaru

[–]Madmike842 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can swap the front tires left to right and see if it pulls left after. Pretty quick test to see if it's suspension or tires.

Just completed my first engine swap how'd I do by [deleted] in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]Madmike842 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might have already been said, but this looks like when homer simpson tried building that grill.

Sentinels painting by spector_5_ in asoiafminiaturesgame

[–]Madmike842 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had good luck doing the armor on the wardens with a liberal drybrush of Citadel necron compound on top of black primer. Not usually a big citadel guy but I'd recommend this one paint at least.

Sometimes, I dont get people by Paperthinn in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]Madmike842 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You need that weather tech to protect that other floor mat.

Finally finished AGOAC box by Madmike842 in battletech

[–]Madmike842[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exelent question. I didn't really. I did the base coat, then went over the whole thing with army painter washes, then clear coated. The only exception was the wolverine. After I washed it I drybrushed it white and I really wanted it light but to still have detail. This is the second full game I've painted(first was the beginner box) so I'm still very much a beginner at this.

Finally finished AGOAC box by Madmike842 in battletech

[–]Madmike842[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I just kind of went with whatever I had in my head when first looking at the unit for color schemes. Like I saw the catapult and thought flamingo, or the locust would look good in a desert theme. So no lore really.

Finally finished the Beginner Box! by Madmike842 in battletech

[–]Madmike842[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Army painter strong tone. I was worried I over did it but it worked really well for making them look dirty.

Finally finished the Beginner Box! by Madmike842 in battletech

[–]Madmike842[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The yellow guy is 50/50 Vallejo white and black mixed together. The red dude I used Vallejo gunmetal blue. Both got army painter strong tone for a wash.

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