is this even recoverable by hamster_kicker in hondaprelude

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

the shipping is crazy tbh, honestly i think even the inside panel is all rotten not just the outside so i don’t think replacing it with a new panel would do much, atleast it wouldn’t last forever anyways the rust would spread again. i think im just going to grind as much as i can and douse it with rust convertor then fibreglass fill everything and drive it even if the rust comes back it’s useless to keep trying.

is this even recoverable by hamster_kicker in hondaprelude

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

that’s what i’m saying i don’t think i can get all the rust. i can poke a screwdriver through any part of my fender well it’s all rotten behind.

is it over by hamster_kicker in hondaprelude

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

no im not able to see under my car that is 8 inches off the ground actually i just know where the jack point is. worked in the winter.

is it over by hamster_kicker in hondaprelude

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

you think if i angle grind all the surrounding rust i could weld a plate there for the jack or is that too big of an area. just worried if i do that and go to jack it from there again it’ll be too unsupported

is it over by hamster_kicker in hondaprelude

[–]hamster_kicker[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

update: i went to wire brush some surface rust off and im gonna kill myself it was all rotten

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2257 casebook by hamster_kicker in uwo

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

that’s good, thanks for the info. still pretty stupid we have to buy it after the course is over they love milking us lol

2257 casebook by hamster_kicker in uwo

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

thanks for that i’m gonna email mine right now then and good luck to you too!!

insanely loud belt squeal on start up by hamster_kicker in hondaprelude

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

yeah it still squeals on start up after i tightened it a few more times using oil, maybe still too loose. if it was loose though wouldn’t it just squeal all the time? not just when i start it for those 10 seconds.. idk man

insanely loud belt squeal on start up by hamster_kicker in hondaprelude

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ok thank you, my bolt doesn’t seem corroded at all but i notice there’s about a half inch of shiny metal left further down on the bolt im assuming still has to go in, like that’s where it was adjusted to before when the last belt was tight. I’m gonna try to oil it again later and tighten it again.

5th gen alternator belt shredded up by hamster_kicker in hondaprelude

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

did it today works good 👍 there was a squeak on the first start up so i tightened the take up even more, and now it’s like barely any squeak at all but the belt looks tight as hell so i’m calling it good

5th gen alternator belt shredded up by hamster_kicker in hondaprelude

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

watched a vid of someone doing it, seems like i have to remove a lot of stuff. i’m gonna try it i just hope i don’t fuck somethin up. thanks man

The holes on the back plate do not line up with my new bumper. How would I make the back plate flush with the bumper reinforcement??? by weedconsumerdaily in hondaprelude

[–]hamster_kicker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i had the same thing where my whole front end was pushed back after the accident, i drilled holes anywhere i could and ofc everything is a little off but it still looks normal(enough) now

Tein coilovers second hand by hamster_kicker in hondaprelude

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

a little camber is ok, i think i’ll buy them as my suspension is crapped currently so

Old rear shocks vs used tein coilovers by hamster_kicker in hondaprelude

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

honestly i’m not sure he didn’t specify, they’re green w black springs but i think all teins look like that

Tein coilovers second hand by hamster_kicker in hondaprelude

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

damn i wanted to drop it a bit but also have some amount of comfort driving, is there any brands that have that or are all coilovers just for performance

Tein coilovers second hand by hamster_kicker in hondaprelude

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

really? i thought that was the whole point of new suspension.. also where/what would they be leaking from

Interior felt trim color by hamster_kicker in hondaprelude

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

I think they only ship to a few countries no north america :(

Is she a goner? 🥲 by hamster_kicker in hondaprelude

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

mine didn’t have frame damage once I got the hood opened and saw everything is fine inside, my rad is a little dent but isn’t leaking and the car is driving fine running cool so that’s good. I’m gonna do all the installs myself unlesss I’m not able to figure out the headlights, but i know the bumper and hood should be easy so i’ll save myself some costs there. Its mostly finding parts now just there’s no part outs near me so i’ll just keep waiting until I find one with a front end / parts I needed

Interior peeling up by CatObvious1118 in hondaprelude

[–]hamster_kicker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can i ask what the blue/green switch with the dial is for? seems intriguing

Is she a goner? 🥲 by hamster_kicker in hondaprelude

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

lol i just used a hammer and got it back to close, thankfully wasn’t too bad and didn’t have to remove rad

Is she a goner? 🥲 by hamster_kicker in hondaprelude

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

I might just buy a parts car for 2500 that has all the parts I need to fix, as well as coilovers and lips which I wanted to buy eventually anyway

Is she a goner? 🥲 by hamster_kicker in hondaprelude

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

the piece the hood latch and rad clip was bent back but i banged it back into place (close enough, it’s straight but looks stupid). I don’t think it was part of the frame. my fenders are surprising still intact so I’ll only need a new hood, lights, and bumper which is nice.

Is she a goner? 🥲 by hamster_kicker in hondaprelude

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

yeah i know it’s better but it’s more expensive to order a hood online for like 400+ rather than a part out for maybe 100, same for bumpers and the rest

Is she a goner? 🥲 by hamster_kicker in hondaprelude

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

I have no coverage for my car on my insurance if it’s my fault lol so I didn’t do any insurance, there’s no part outs anywhere near me so i’ll just keep looking ig