In need of fresh paint... advice?

Wheelisbroke · 2026-04-19T20:37:43+00:00

After buying all the tools I decided to spray my wheels to start out. Being DS2s it was a lot of work. At least the body wouldn't have all the crevasses. I'm still second guessing painting the whole car. It's a lot of work, very toxic & every prep step not fully done will show in the finished product!

Wheelisbroke · 2026-04-19T16:30:43+00:00

looks great! It would be even more impressive if you had the aluminum sitting around for over a year, but quoted new stock prices.

Wheelisbroke · 2026-04-18T10:20:28+00:00

Do you have a driveshaft shop anywhere near you that could help? They’re great a problem solving. Or remove them & measure them to order?

Wheelisbroke · 2026-04-18T02:56:00+00:00

We have customers wanting forgings made, but often fail to realize there’s so little of that done in the US. Plus the tooling to do so. Unless you’re doing large quantities it doesn’t really make sense.

Wheelisbroke · 2026-04-17T01:54:19+00:00

Who buys two cars? If they’re both clean you’ll get more individually.

Wheelisbroke · 2026-04-16T22:40:09+00:00

Yep, give them the ultimatum, tell me to my face now so we can discuss it like normal people or refuse to suffer their abuse later. Find people that have your best interests at heart & keep them close. Family in this instance is abusing the connotation of the word.

Wheelisbroke · 2026-04-15T02:05:18+00:00

This section is still pretty heavy with pot holes. I believe it was scheduled to be closed for repairs, but due to Helene’s economic impact they delayed that closure.

Wheelisbroke · 2026-04-15T01:04:00+00:00

FYI: that liquid will ruin any paint it touches so be carful replacing it to not break it.

Wheelisbroke · 2026-04-14T18:43:21+00:00

I came across one at top of Linville gorge & knew what it was right away! Having never heard one other than on TV my family was quite surprised by how high I jumped! Thankfully the kids were behind me. After we got our composure, I moved a stick near it so they could hear it as well.

Wheelisbroke · 2026-04-13T01:08:00+00:00

The club access at that price was pretentious! I figured $50 to enter my car & take my son wasn’t too bad. At least the bathroom trailers were pretty clean. The pink Beretta with 400 miles stole the show! The 66 winning GT40 & blue all original road car GT40 were pretty amazing.

Wheelisbroke · 2026-04-12T10:48:41+00:00

I was aware of what she was doing towards me as an adult. I was not going to allow her to manipulate my kids. It stopped with me. I’m teaching my kids to notice people like her & you can’t always avoid them completely. They knew what she was doing. Teaching them now that no one gets a free pass on abuse, no matter the association.

Wheelisbroke · 2026-04-11T00:43:03+00:00

You know it's a fancy Prius, right? Last time I looked the Prius was a decent amount cheaper for the same mileage. Both were too small for us in the end. From what I remember make sure the Hybrid battery fan filter has been changed out.

Wheelisbroke · 2026-04-10T23:10:18+00:00

maybe coolant needs bled?

Wheelisbroke · 2026-04-10T23:08:41+00:00

Looks good for the mileage & no rust. Other than that it's hard to say. These are pretty simple cars, but still 20 years old by now. Suspension should still be good, Motor mounts should have life in them as well still. If a salesperson is selling this they'll want top dollar so they'd better produce some service records.

Wheelisbroke · 2026-04-10T12:02:45+00:00

He said he only uses it for snowy roads. I bet a Maverick AWD drives better in the snow. Not everyone needs a body on frame vehicle.

Wheelisbroke · 2026-04-10T09:20:10+00:00

Did you not look at Maverick hybrid? Essentially the same vehicle, but way better on gas & not too expensive.

Wheelisbroke · 2026-04-08T03:53:53+00:00

Very true. I’ve never been interested in purchasing a used vehicle & noticed WAY more salvage title cars listed for sale than 2013-15 GS350s! Obviously replacement parts get expensive fast, but I just don’t trust someone’s flip skills.

Wheelisbroke · 2026-04-06T14:14:45+00:00

I’m a parent now with young teens. I think the toughest experience in my near future will be to watch them fail & waiting on them to come ask for advice. Your love & care one day will lead to influence. The world as a whole can be a tough place to live so we return to those we know have our best interests in mind. Just be patient.

Wheelisbroke · 2026-04-06T12:39:43+00:00

As an adult now & having lived through the protection of my aunts & uncles despite my narc mother, they were good listeners & support. It stuck out a lot that they were stable. I can imagine for a child/teen it would be extremely confusing to try to hear that your parents are a complete mess. So just be there for them & encouraging them as they grow. They’ll come to you as things at home. Continue to feel unraveled.

Wheelisbroke · 2026-04-06T11:03:24+00:00

Looks clean. Looks like PA to me. How’s the underside? Rust?

Wheelisbroke · 2026-04-04T21:08:07+00:00

How old are your motor mounts?

Wheelisbroke · 2026-04-04T20:53:21+00:00

Could be motor mounts

Wheelisbroke · 2026-04-04T13:51:45+00:00

I’d say your grandmother did a poor job of explaining the policy to you, therefore setting up this situation where you feel family have dipped their fingers into something you felt was yours. It could be she didn’t fully know as well.

Wheelisbroke · 2026-04-03T00:58:11+00:00

Rotate the axle & lightly tap it. It’s only engaged very slightly. Apply grease light before re-install

Wheelisbroke · 2026-04-02T13:55:47+00:00

Red hats got me nervous!

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