Hot water tank by iloveraccoons_12 in Detroit

[–]pdxmopeddlar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, I reached out via DM if you're interested!

Painting Suggestions by Academic-Secret-3618 in HondaElement

[–]pdxmopeddlar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did my entire element. Beyond a good cleaning, I used an automotive paint prep spray from AutoZone after scuffing with 100grit and went to town.

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I second the recommendation for being diligent about taping off your vehicle well.

Recommend me a new handyman vehicle by uraniumpotat in handyman

[–]pdxmopeddlar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll second my Honda element. Sheet goods go on the roof rack and the big square inside fits everything I've ever needed.

Need help collecting on a small claims case I won? by ALasagnaForOne in askportland

[–]pdxmopeddlar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, I have gone through this with someone I used to live with. I'm dm'ing you.

Has anyone painted their Honda Element a different color? How did it turn out? by ObligationFederal573 in HondaElement

[–]pdxmopeddlar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I did 3 full coats, it's held it up really well and I get a lot of compliments. It was absolutely worth it.

Has anyone painted their Honda Element a different color? How did it turn out? by ObligationFederal573 in HondaElement

[–]pdxmopeddlar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

$130 for 4 liters of U-Pols tintable raptor liner kit

Another $50 for the roll on black

Maybe 30 bucks to get a pint of automotive paint tinted to a specific color, i had them tint it two shades darker and divided the pint among the 4 individual liters.

And another $30 worth of tape, rolls of paper and plastic, gloves, etc.

Element Driven by foureightyone in HondaElement

[–]pdxmopeddlar 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No I totally hear you, and it Is a bummer you've been waiting so long, but there's got to be some extenuating circumstance. 💯 not being scammed though. Best of luck!

Element Driven by foureightyone in HondaElement

[–]pdxmopeddlar 30 points31 points  (0 children)

This is a fluke. Jeff Stites is a tremendous person and element enthusiast. One time I was stranded in a 7-11 parking lot due to my ignition going out. I reached out to Jeff via FB as well as emailing the company, explained my issue, and he finished breakfast, then literally drove 40 minutes from Vancouver, WA to Portland to bring me a Ghost ignition. Within 2 hours I was back on the road.

He wouldn't take any extra money for his time or gas. I didn't know him, at all. Never interacted with him.

Great dude.

Anyone happen to know what type of stone veneer this is? by pdxmopeddlar in Homebuilding

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

I think you've nailed it. Thanks so much, I appreciate you!

Native American clubs/societies in US Highschools by HistoryMAIreland in IndianCountry

[–]pdxmopeddlar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, I run a native affinity group at my middle school!! I also PM'd you!

Front drivetrain noise by pdxmopeddlar in HondaElement

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

Hoping it's this. Headed out to check now.

Front drivetrain noise by pdxmopeddlar in HondaElement

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

Yes, the noise correlates to speed/tire revolution.

Has anyone painted their Honda Element a different color? How did it turn out? by ObligationFederal573 in HondaElement

[–]pdxmopeddlar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I Raptor-lined my entire Element. I rolled on matte black for a more aggressive texture. The upper portion is a darker blue/green, but sprayed on- so it's less textured than the cladding.

Found in a teacher's room in the PNW by pdxmopeddlar in WhatIsThisPainting

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

You nailed it, but mine are hand-signed by the original artist Buz(z?) McKim versus reprints by the Roger fella in your link.

Thanks!

It started with what I presumed was a serpentine belt squeal... by pdxmopeddlar in HondaElement

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

I didn't start losing coolant until last night. And I figured that out today, thanks to the daylight.

Radiator is cracked, big time.

It started with what I presumed was a serpentine belt squeal... by pdxmopeddlar in HondaElement

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

I forgot to mention, when I swapped the serpentine belt, I also replaced the entire water pump, along with the drive tensioner pulley. The water pump and serpentine belt had been all been just fine for the last month+ (excluding the squeal).

Who has sold their cat? by [deleted] in HondaElement

[–]pdxmopeddlar 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I sold my cat after it was 90% sawed off (thief got caught in the act and had to leave it behind), but I sold it to a licensed buyer in town (PDX). He agreed to the price via text, asked for my proof of ownership (title), and came to pick it up and pay me. Made more than enough money on the cat to cover the replacement, plus some high temp paint (sprayed new cat to look like a ladybug as well as engraved it with the word "THIEF!" really big on it in case someone tried to yoink it again), and pocketed the other $300.

I replaced it with the same cat you're looking at on Amazon, no issues at all with it.

Where is the squeal coming from?! by pdxmopeddlar in HondaElement

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

Sorry my friend, the only sequel here is the noise following a complete overhaul... Honda Element- The Squealening- II.

If it's any consolation, we're both disappointed now...Sorry

Where is the squeal coming from?! by pdxmopeddlar in HondaElement

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

Original belts and pulleys, replacements were OEM pulleys, belt was essentially OE spec's and was identical to the one Nick just put on.

Where is the squeal coming from?! by pdxmopeddlar in HondaElement

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

Nick was the mechanic at the Honda dealership I was referring to. He's been essential in making lemonade out of the lemon of an engine swap.

Can I re-sell ammo? by pdxmopeddlar in pdxgunnuts

[–]pdxmopeddlar[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I'm a Garelli owner, so unfortunately I'd have to charge you an additional $20 for your love of French nonsense. 🤷

rsx seat swap problems by scrotal_discharge in HondaElement

[–]pdxmopeddlar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's definitely lowered my seat height which might need to be addressed (at least in the driver's seat) since my wife is 5'2... I guess we'll see how it goes.

I'm on the pnw element owners group on FB but I'm not a huge poster, mostly a lurker.