Gophericer?

 

So, 2 Morrow Outback Macedonia 7pm or so

1. Doc + Tire changers
5. Steve + Kris10
7. Jonathan + Yulia
9. Pearl Necklace + Megan
10. Devil "my helmet won't fit" Boy
11. Machiavelli
12. Gopherage

 

HELP! okay sorry to just jump into this but my car will not start i did the fog light mod where u have the parking lights on with the fogs and when i went to start it nothing happened. no radio no lights came on to light up the dash or anything no seat warmers. but the interior dome lights still work also the headlights come on when i turn them on but nothing else comes on. i disconnected the positive terminal on the battery and hooked it back up so maybe i blew som sort of fuse that way? i cant find a bad fuse tho. the fog light rewire worked but now my car doesnt start or anything and I put every thing back the way it was stock wired so any suggestions? thanks for your time

 

13samsRx8 - I would check the fuse boxes.

 

Yup... sounds like you blew the interior main fuse... i did this when I was trying to wire in my Line out converter and cut into my trunk light. . . I can't remember if the blown fuse caused my car to not start though. . . crappy memory.

However... there maybe something you did during the mod that caused the fuse to break, so find the fuse. (I found it, so it can't be too hard) and then make sure you have a couple extra fuses around if you keep blowing them.

 

okay finally found it. just a 15 amp ignition fuse was blown thanks!

 

Damn it... I was just about to finish a nice colorful electrical diagram to help narrow it down.
Oh well... glad you found it

 

I may just live up to that haha i was thinking about getting a Mazdaspeed front bumper to replace my slightly damaged one from the accident. And that would be doing exterior body modifications before engine modifications (kinda ricerish)

Maybe i'll just rubber cement that front bumper on to go along with melting aero flares to the side of my car

 

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As for saving on labor, there are some skilled folks in here that are able to "teach" you how to do the work yourself. I started in a similar spot as you where I didn't know much about cars, and I could barely change my own oil, but everyone here has helped me, taught me, put up with my stupid comments, and now I can do way more than when I started, but obviously i'm a long way from being an expert. So, in terms of labor, just ask for help.
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I ended up just getting some Progress Springs for now. Realistically, I never drive the car to its full potential, so a full suspension makeover isnt really necessary.

If anyone is interested in being a "teacher" and has the time, I'm would like to learn. If not, its no biggie, I know its not the most exciting install, I can go to a local shop. I have a large garage that stays at a comfortable temp, and got a set of air tools that I haven't played with yet. I can pick up a spring comressor too. Obviously, anyone who also wants to learn / watch / hang out would be welcome.

 

Sure you don't want some extra OEM shocks? It would be easier to mount the springs on the shocks then mount the combo onto the car. . . just throwing that out there....

I can bring them to outback tonight if you're going.

 

Steve your going to be like a parts dealer tonight. You might as well just tow whats left of the parts car along with you.

 

w00t w00t...third time around for doing suspension stuffs. :P Pick a date/time and send out a location. Im pretty sure if I remember right it only took us like 6 hours to do Doc's last time around...and this time I might even get more than just my hands dirty. :D

 

Docs should have went quicker, but there were a few setbacks in the process that delayed the finishing by about an hour or so.

ngill33: I would take steve up on his offer if I were you. Srsly. If will make it 100 times quicker to swap out pre-assembled cartridges than it would be to compress springs for each side.

If you want I can help out with the install. So far I've done everyone elses in this area, may as well add yours to the list too We can chat about it tonight.

 

Sorry. I made plans with my wife, so I cannot make it tonight. Please keep me posted on the autoshow though. I usually attend that multiple times. I noticed last year you all parked next to the front gate. I might just meet you at the ticket stand. I'm not in shape for that kind of walk

Thanks for the offer Vyn. If this becomes a DIY, then I'll gladly take the shocks. I can either trade you for mine after I take them off, or just buy them outright as mine have 55k.

Smoker, I would be very grateful, but I understand 5 hours+ is huge commitment, especially for a guy who never comes around anyways. If you don't have time or change your mind. I completely understand. If you decide to do it, just shoot me a PM with a day/time that works for you.

 

Yay! I'm getting excited about tonight, it's been awhlie since all of us have gotten together (Yes I'm a dork, I know). See everyone in a few hours!

 

Yeah, let me know. I have a few extra sets of OEM coilovers around at this point, so I would probably pass on a trade.

Also, smoker (lulz!) if you'd like, I could use some practice doing a suspension considering I've only installed 1 singular coilover (barely) and removed 1 set while dismantling the entire rear suspension in the process.... anyway, give me enough notice and I'd like to do it by myself under close supervision considering its not my car.

Do you mean the Bronco, or the Donor.... sometimes its hard to tell the difference.

Yea, Kristen really wants me to take the 8 because of this "heatwave", but that's not going to happen.

Dork.

 

I was in the 8 the other day to get Stabil in it and move it up onto jack stands and stuff. Man do I miss it. :~(~~~

megz - HOORAY for 72oz steaks. :P

 

ngill33: I'll keep you updated. As long as you are not in a hurry to get this done (liek in the next two weeks or so) then I can help you out. I have a few other cars I have to work on for some people. If you are cool with doing it sometime around the beginning of February then we can shoot for that. I may be available to do it on the 30th of January. I'll check my schedule and let you know for sure.

Steve: if you want to help you are more than welcome to. I need a tool bicth.




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FYI you guys shouldn't be putting the car up on jackstands to just sit with the springs/shocks uncompressed like that for so long. It can potentially ruin your shocks. No lie

Overfill the tires by like 5psi over the max pressure and call it a day. It's easier to drive out a flat spot if you get one, then replace shocks because you ruined them and they started leaking gas from sitting uncompressed for so long....

 

Cool. I'm not in any hurry.

 

My laziness never to raise my car off the ground pays off!

Just kidding... i'm not lazy, all 4 of my jack stands are in use. . . so I guess I'm just cheap.

 

i have to admit, i miss the get-togethers as well. mark my name down on the "I'm a dork" list as well.

 

Brian - If he is your tool bitch...wtf am I? I need to be used for more thank my wookie strength damnit!!! :P

ngill - I work Wed - Sat so other then that Im down for helpin out where I can.

 

It was good to see you all look forward to the next get together!

 

We missed you Josh so it was good to have you back...even though you had a shiny 8 there while we all had our winter beaters.

 

Everybody keep your eyes out for tickets to the Autoshow. Would need about 20 tickets or so for our group.