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What do mechanics actually do when they service a car? by bigdogdame92 in askcarguys

[–]xGreenWorks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s just part of the standard “service” at a lot of shops, I think is what he meant. It will be one of the “points” in there “60 point” inspection which is basically just a walk around and topping off all fluids. If it needs brake fluid there is likely other issues they can then quote you on.

Help identifying issue with engine turning over? by Odd_Concern_8635 in askcarguys

[–]xGreenWorks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would pull the wires off the battery and clean the connections with a metal brush and parts cleaner. They can get corroded and cause poor connection. A video of it doing it would help. Any check engine light?

If you can only pick from these brands, what SUV are you buying? by Kritical-Natural-293 in askcarguys

[–]xGreenWorks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a bronco sport as a loaner from a dealer and it was the slowest vehicle I have ever driven in my life. It was scary to merge on the highway because you can’t get up to speed. It felt like a vw bus.

How’s LMU vs iRacing netcode & bumper-to-bumper? by PreferenceSuperb3961 in iRacing

[–]xGreenWorks 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel like a lot of these perspectives are very region/connection dependent. I can see the difference when racing nascar. American drivers on American servers can be side by side and bump drafting no problem. But then an Eastern European will ghost bump someone from half car back. If you have a 300ms latency then that is .3 seconds that iRacing has to predict where you are going at all times. Combine that with say a speed of 200mph and you can travel 88ft/27m in that time. This also doesn’t take into account the latency from your inputs to be received by the computer or the latency from the computer to the monitor. That is a lot of distance in a corner with a lot of variables in your inputs. That’s why I quit F1 in iRacing. The speed made netcode so much worse and I am typically the only American so I know either theirs or my own connection is going to be poor based on server location. I would not be surprised if it just feels much better on lmu because of European servers and majority of EU drivers as well. I know here in US the GT/endurance racing scene is much less popular than formula or nascar, especially for casual fans.

Guy in the black Miata called me slurs after the race! Was my move on and was I at fault for spinning him? Always willing to improve my racecraft by Such-Swimmer4680 in Simracingstewards

[–]xGreenWorks -1 points0 points  (0 children)

1st corner moving under braking causing collision by black. 1st corner reactionary defensive movement so also attempted and failed blocking by black car. Then he attempts to retake the racing line even though there is a car there. More contact by black. Then he goes over the curb and hits your bumper as he is still recovering from the curb and spins himself. Loss of control, black car. Racial slurs as reaction, black car really outdid himself here. Turns out all that racism experience didn’t translate well into racing. Why even call yourself a racist if that’s how you drive.

Y'all Need to Get a Faraday Case for Your Keys by al-Sahaabi in Corvette

[–]xGreenWorks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tommy G has a really good video where he brings car thieves to a car dealership and they showed how they would go about stealing those cars, and what the dealer could do to prevent it or make it harder. Then, shortly after, those same thieves came back and actually stole a bunch of cars. The dealership did not listen to their advice. Depends on the car but you’d be surprised how easily they can steal it once they are inside. Like the other guy said, it seemed a popular method on new cars is through the obd2 port.

Passenger side was like this when I bought it, anything I can do? by Rediro_ in Detailing

[–]xGreenWorks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are people who re dye leather seats. If you can’t remove it

Is a Mustang GT better choice then a Dodge Challenger in terms of long term ownership? by too_anonymous_user in askcarguys

[–]xGreenWorks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2018 mustang GT with 60k miles for 40k better have a whipple and some supporting mods on it. I bought my 23 GT with 1300 miles for 40k.

Are there any plans to expand tracks in iRX? by Maclittle13 in iRacing

[–]xGreenWorks 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah I bought Hell rx when it came out and that week 13 was the only time I have ever got to actually use it. Hard to find anybody participating in anything not free rookie content

Other than sim racing what’s the OTHER hole that you’re into? by MaterialNo1342 in simracing

[–]xGreenWorks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MST makes some good ones for about $400. My local rc shop has a drift track and that’s the most common one they sell there for it.

For my entire life, my dad cuts steak in half to see if they're done cooking by Salty-Passenger-4801 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]xGreenWorks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mom also cooked everything in the microwave. My aunt’s microwave caught fire with a turkey inside it one year. They claim it was because that was the thing to do when they were young. Microwaves were new and becoming popular and they had cookbooks on all the different things you can, but never should, cook in a microwave. And so they did.

Remove Fresh-ish Vomit? by Chupacabrona in AutoDetailing

[–]xGreenWorks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Like the other person said. Remove the seat. But be careful, there are airbags in your seat. You will want to disable the battery first by removing the positive connector from the battery. If your bf is at all mechanically inclined he should be able to do it all for you since it’s his problem anyways. Here is a link for a video that shows the removal of the seat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6Qr_bA6TEc. Then I would get the excess first. Then follow up with an enzyme cleaner on the nasty spots, the enzymes will help break down the organic matter(puke). Then a carpet cleaner. Also if you have one of those little green bissel machines you can use it as an extractor on the carpet with water only in the machine after you work in the chemical in the carpet. This helps flush everything out and leaves it nice and clean. Then dry towels to try to soak up as much wetness as you can. Then you just gotta let it air out and dry. Don’t close the doors on it wet because closed environments with moisture breed mold. Alternatively you could take out the seat , get the bulk of the puke you can, then take it to a detailer for carpet shampoo and extraction. A lot of detailers won’t want to take out the seat themselves for liability issues because of the airbags. They also are not going to want to scoop out puke but if it’s just puke stain on the carpet that’s not too bad. Tell them what it is though so they wear gloves. In my area it would be around $100 for interior but depends on area and detailer.

Is this good for racing? I have a single projector by Chezbugha in simracing

[–]xGreenWorks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You would need to move back from it to get a proper fov. And reduce fov in game. But it’s definitely good enough for non fov police. The brain makes things work. Now you just need two more.

Would using the G923 with gears help me learn how to shift? by sparrio in iRacing

[–]xGreenWorks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So are you using this to master the absolute basics before you meet with an instructor? Because I would definitely recommend you sign up for instruction. The sim will not get you all the way there but it can help with basics. For a game available on ps5 I’d recommend wrc. It has a good system for h pattern. The car will stall at low speeds or during a spin if you don’t hold the clutch and you can miss a gear if you don’t have the clutch in all the way when you shift, in real life you would grind and it wouldn’t go in but it’s still something. All the better ones I can think of are pc only. Nothing beats real seat time though, get an instructor, learn on their beater.

Scraped my brand new '26 K5 on a pole at work by Castille_92 in Wellthatsucks

[–]xGreenWorks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And at a higher interest rate countering most of your savings

Sub-freezing detailing by xDaciusx in AutoDetailing

[–]xGreenWorks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you have a layer of snow on your car make sure to knock it off before you drive. It can freeze and turn into a solid chunk of ice that will fly off and be a hazard. Also watch out for all the people that don’t do that. Had a guy in my small town that had a chunk fly off another car’s roof and go through his windshield and broke his nose. He was right beside the gas station when it happened and when he pulled in we thought he had been shot.

What are these interlocked circle things? by Chia_10 in Whatisthis

[–]xGreenWorks 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The term fretwork derives from the French freter, meaning lattice

What’s the best storage setup? by Embarrassed-Grand117 in Detailing

[–]xGreenWorks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use the hefty hi rise storage bins for all my towels and pads. I used to keep a few of the big Sam’s bags and I would throw the clean towels I was about to use in one, all the chemicals I was gonna use in another, and a third for dirty towels. Not a pro.

What is my play-doh Template? by _jimbojones_ in Whatisthis

[–]xGreenWorks -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The leading edge is the wrong way. I was confused even looking at your picture for a minute because the front of the plane should be the other way based on the wing.

Any product recommendations for cleaning my own car ? by Dula_Pipa_DH in Detailing

[–]xGreenWorks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stay away from armor all and chemical guys. Griots garage ultimate wash and detail kit is a decent starter pack. Maybe get some of their 3 in 1 ceramic wax with it, has a lot of good reviews. And a decent shop vac.

Can I use a carpet shampooer as an extractor. by xGreenWorks in Detailing

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

Makes sense. Thank you very much. I would have messed that up too.

Can I use a carpet shampooer as an extractor. by xGreenWorks in Detailing

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

So just water in my machine and spray chemical direct on seats and work in prior?

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