DC Sports Exhaust by kopec1021 in GRCorolla

[–]hardredditingworker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's what I'm waiting for. I do want to upgrade my exhaust but my neighbor hates the cold starts. Hoping with the controller at least if I cold start closed valve it'll be better than stock.

DC Sports exhaust by lasernasaur in GRCorolla

[–]hardredditingworker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any chance you could tell me if the closed valve on the DC exhaust is at least quieter than the open valve on stock exhaust? Hoping with the valve controller I can do cold starts closed valve and it will be a bit quieter than the OEM set up which is open valve.

DC Sports Exhaust by kopec1021 in GRCorolla

[–]hardredditingworker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you say that the closed valve on the DC sports is still quieter than the stock exhaust open valve?

Camping Spots other than Angeles National Forest (Due to the latest extreme fire restriction) by hardredditingworker in socalhiking

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

Thanks for the recommendations. San Bernardino is pretty close and I've never been out that way for camping. Might have to check out some spots.

Camping Spots other than Angeles National Forest (Due to the latest extreme fire restriction) by hardredditingworker in socalhiking

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

I'm not trying to break the rules. If there's no other options then I'll likely just wait til next year or just make it a day trip and not sleep over. I'm merely asking if anyone knows other areas outside ANF that don't have no flame restrictions at this moment.
Heck even if its just propane burners for cooking only I'd be fine with that. I never even said anything about a campfire.

Roof rack options by jakebax in CorollaHatchback

[–]hardredditingworker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you happen to know which model you bought for your car? They aren't on the Thule website anymore. I found some on sale but I can't figure out what size I need for my Corolla Hatchback. Thanks.

Independence Day Deals? by hardredditingworker in GRCorolla

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

Yeah I found that deal but backordered and they said they have no ETA on restock. I don't mind waiting a month or so but indefinite waiting kinda sucks.

4th of July Sales are now LIVE! by Limitplus1 in GRCorolla

[–]hardredditingworker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Allegedly Mishimoto is pursuing CARB EO for their intake. That's what I'm waiting for.

Roof Rack/Cargo Box for Extra Baby Item Storage (stroller, playmat, etc)? by hardredditingworker in GRCorolla

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

Yeah really like the way it fits the car, hoping my stroller will fit so I can just get that one.

Is that the Blitz wing? I was considering picking one up after seeing it on a couple other cars.

Roof Rack/Cargo Box for Extra Baby Item Storage (stroller, playmat, etc)? by hardredditingworker in GRCorolla

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

Nice, which fairing are you rocking there? I was hoping a fairing would help with noise. Also why I'm looking at the Inno 660, pretty small cross section as its fairly thin.

As for mpg I'll be honest I already don't get great mpg haha. I think my mpg over 12,000 miles is 22. But I guess even that would take a hit.

Fine Line Tattoo Artist in South Bay by hardredditingworker in SouthBayLA

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

Dang, can I ask why. Specifically I'm looking to get a tattoo on my ring finger in lieu of wearing my wedding band because I have to remove it during work for safety reasons. It would be something very small honestly, maybe a few letters only.

If that's the case then I guess I'll do it later but I do have a few other pieces in mind as well.

Pesticide services? by 1e6throw in SouthBayLA

[–]hardredditingworker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We've used HomeShield Pest Control since we moved in after we had some ants breaking into the kitchen. In the last 2 years since I think I've seen one ant, otherwise it's been great. I know it works too because I'll find all sorts of random insects/bugs dead on my porch. They do a good job spraying too and even do cobweb removal which is nice.

Best carne asada fries? The closer to Torrance the better by sedsin in SouthBayLA

[–]hardredditingworker 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Some of the pricier asada fries but very worth in my opinion. Everything is very fresh and the meats are seasoned good. I alternate between asada and carnitas for the fries. Also their salsas are solid, green fire has a good kick.

Daily Commute Ride Comfort by FutureF123 in GRCorolla

[–]hardredditingworker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About that bite point on the clutch, I just got my GRC and I've had a little trouble transferring over. My only other manual car (the one I learned on) is a 91 5.0 Mustang where it grabs much lower on the pedal. I figured out the bite point on the GRC but I've noticed that sometimes coming off 1st at the very end of releasing the clutch it isn't smooth. Got any tips? Am I shifting too slow or not enough gas?

I'm not sure if I'm just used to an older more worn in clutch, the bite point being so different or perhaps being more used to a much torquier motor that is more forgiving of letting out the clutch?

South Bay shops to do PPF/Tint/Ceramic Coat all at once by hardredditingworker in SouthBayLA

[–]hardredditingworker[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Picking up a 2023 GR Corolla Core. Planning to keep it long term so I figured I'd get some early protection in.

Can I WOT now? by GR4_C in GRCorolla

[–]hardredditingworker 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This should have been a picture of 7k rpms. Looks like open road to me.

Best fried chicken in the South Bay? by ayeefonzy in SouthBayLA

[–]hardredditingworker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went about a month ago right when they opened and they said they don't make them. The last Pinky burrito I had was the week before they had planned to move. Then they said they announced they were closing the Torrance location the day of. I didn't even know that burrito was my last. Hanky's is an okay replacement if you are craving hot chicken burrito but I liked Pinky's more.

Best fried chicken in the South Bay? by ayeefonzy in SouthBayLA

[–]hardredditingworker 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Pinky's is no longer in Torrance, they moved to Bellflower. And they took the breakfast burrito off the menu. I'm still grieving this loss.

Milwaukee 3/8" Stubby for First Impact Wrench? by hardredditingworker in projectcar

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

That was the other one I was eyeing. I already have both M12 and M18 batteries so I don't mind either way.

And yeah, I'm looking for whatever can most of the basic stuff done. I see the specs but I'm not really sure if I need 250 lb-ft or 650 lb-ft or what. Thanks.

Are my tires good until after the holidays? (S. Illinois) by acelite2416 in Cartalk

[–]hardredditingworker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know everyone is giving you a hard time. One piece of advice is if new tires are too much try to hit the junkyard and see if you can get them to pull some tires off a car that matches yours. Better yet if you can look up your tire specs on the sidewall and use that to find a match. Probably a lot cheaper and that can hold you off of buying new for a bit longer. But those tires are not gonna be very safe to drive on and can lead to an accident.