The Member's Systems Discussion Thread

[turkey3_scratch]

Got my car back. They did some dunking test to test the tires and said that it was bubbling near some sensor thing (I forget what it is called) on the tire, so they replaced the sensor. Then they said I needed new air filters, so they did those, changed the oil, and washed it. They said only the back right was bad, and it's true that the back right was always the lowest.

Ahh the "you need an air filter" gag. An air filter in any car can be replaced by anyone usually with no tools required. Out of curiosity, what did that cost? And what car do you drive?

2009 Honda Accord. Yeah I figured it was a gag. But anyway the sensor (still don't know what it's called) was $180, the filters $60. I know you'll probably think it's a ton 😛

 

[Turb0Yoda]

Sounds like a lot to me, but I'm a bit stingy so....

 

[tiny voices]

DAMN $60 for an air filter? Even if they changed both the engine air filter and the cabin air filter, the parts cost under $20 total.

Also the sensor you are taking about is the tire pressure sensor. Each wheel has one. I personally dislike these things. My speed6 doesn't have them but my G35 did, and I requested not get get new ones when I get new tires. All they do is activate the dummy light on the dash when the tires are low

 

[RussK1]

Harbor Freight looks like the sort of place where one might accidentally spend a lot of money; worse than Newegg, sort of like Northern Tool or even Home Depot or Lowes.

It is. Harbor Freight is very dangerous to the budget... I've been eyeing the ball joint service kit for $80. The Commander needs lowers... for some reason whomever did the BJoint's before used cheap Chinese non-serviceable B-joints. Seriously, like the $19 one's... no castle nut!

http://www.autozone.com/suspension-steering-tire-and-wheel/ball-joint-lower/valucraft-ball-joint-lower/526632_376835_11395/

 

[tiny voices]

Wow that sucks! No castle nut! I've never seen that cheap of a ball joint before.

I have no experience with the Harbor Freight ball joint spreader, but it looks like any other one.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

Been listening to a lot of Metallica lately. Their music is so good. My favorite song is Seek and Destroy.

 

[Turb0Yoda]

Lol, turns out my cousin got a M5. I'm not sure what to think since I never liked the styling but whatever. To each his own

 

[tiny voices]

A new one? That's a $100,000 car minimum.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

Just my latest pic of my build:

 

[Turb0Yoda]

Such Slick Build Turkey

I barely saw him for 5 seconds he had to run to work after dropping my brother off home(I'm home sick...)
It looked new.... I don't know the differences between the years, but for sure it was an F10 gen with an Auto Trans with Blue Caliper covers and quad tips, Glossy black..

 

[tiny voices]

Yeah if it was a real M5 its a $100k car. That's crazy!

 

[turkey3_scratch]

Such Slick Build Turkey

I barely saw him for 5 seconds he had to run to work after dropping my brother off home(I'm home sick...)
It looked new.... I don't know the differences between the years, but for sure it was an F10 gen with an Auto Trans with Blue Caliper covers and quad tips, Glossy black..

I try to invest more in aesthetics than the average person so to speak. Hopefully once Cannonlake comes out, I'll probably buy an I7 and a nice white and black board to match my case. Perhaps for Christmas I'll ask for a bunch of white LED lights to set up in my case to make it glow in the dark. Fortunately, my case has an LED off button in the back of it, so I can turn them off, and it has an LED hub on it.

 

[Turb0Yoda]

Yeah if it was a real M5 its a $100k car. That's crazy!

I wouldn't think it is fake, the fact they daily drives Benz's and the m6 in Phoenix doesn't surprise me a bit. Still, I wouldn't want to be at the end of a service/repair bill.... They have made a few connections(nothing illegal I swear just long lasting friendships) through the years so if it is cheaper than MSRP I'm still not going to be surprised.

Back to hacking up mucus.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

I've been hacking mucus for near a month now. The cough just won't go away, they first said it was bronchidis but now apparently it's a sinus infection.

 

[RussK1]

Wow that sucks! No castle nut! I've never seen that cheap of a ball joint before.

I have no experience with the Harbor Freight ball joint spreader, but it looks like any other one.

Yeah, no castle nut. Crazy but they exist. As for Bjoints? I just want something that has a zerk, castle nut and pin.

And yes, the service kit looks like any other. Cheaper steel sure but I'm not running a shop. I got their 20 ton press and it pressed the seals, bearings and retaining rings just fine on the Wrangler @ $150 I'm not complaining.

I've heard their Chicago electric welders do a fine job as well.

In addition, I may pick up their 8 Pc 3/4 in. Drive Metric 6-point Impact Socket Set for $40.

Pulling yokes and bearings,, How cool is this --->

http://www.harborfreight.com/rear-axle-bearing-puller-set-66380.html

http://www.harborfreight.com/bearing-separator-and-puller-set-93980.html

 

[turkey3_scratch]

Here are much better pics of my current rig, as my flash was off my camera before:

Taking a picture in the dark produces much better results than crappy ceiling lighting. If you notice, my desktop background is the White Wizard Saruman.

 

[Turb0Yoda]

Lol, meanwhile I attempt to stop browsing wallpaper dumps on Imgur... I have a highly disproportionate ratio of cars to Star Wars... Time to fix that

 

[RazerZ]

Turkey, build is looking good. I listen to metallica occasionally, my favorite song of theirs is One.

My new planar magnetic headphones came in today. Hifiman HE 400. Blown away by their sound. I'm rediscovering music, and this is coming from a few other entry-mid level headphones that have a good rep (Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO, Sennheiser HD 518, Audio Technica ATH M50).

 

[turkey3_scratch]

That camera sure has a good shutter speed I was using. For Point and shot, there is absolutely no motion blur on the fans.

 

[Turb0Yoda]

Yeah, the computer does look like it's off.
Why the Intel Stock cooler? Normally in a case with a window you'd see a nice big Noctua or similar.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

Yeah, the computer does look like it's off.
Why the Intel Stock cooler? Normally in a case with a window you'd see a nice big Noctua or similar.

Because my I5-4460 stays under 55C on full load anyway. Plus if it can be smaller, why would I want larger?

The camera is just some Sony point and shot.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

Plus, don't those huge fans block air from reaching the exhaust fan?

 

[Turb0Yoda]

Depends on how you have it orientated. I was just wondering. If my plan works, I should have a i5-3570(with stock Intel Cooler) build ready by the end of this month!. Not in time for the Battlefront beta, however.

 

[RazerZ]

Nice! That is a build worth upgrading to.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

Depends on how you have it orientated. I was just wondering. If my plan works, I should have a i5-3570(with stock Intel Cooler) build ready by the end of this month!. Not in time for the Battlefront beta, however.

Just curious, how come Ivy Bridge?