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Forum: Items for Sale by private party 10-25-2017, 03:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,340
Posted By Lux
Yup, the orange FIPG deng mentioned is called #...

Yup, the orange FIPG deng mentioned is called # 1281 Seal Packing, which is for use on drivelines. In theory the black silicone will work as well on almost anything. The difference in colour and...
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 10-25-2017, 10:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,273
Posted By Lux
Yeah you're right, grease has worked fine for...

Yeah you're right, grease has worked fine for many years, but it's no longer a suitable all-inclusive, end-all solution to corrosion.

Many vehicles have a battery condition sensor integrated into...
Forum: Items for Sale by private party 10-25-2017, 09:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,340
Posted By Lux
Giving away: Toyota FIPG, Pematex black/grey, genuine Toyota axle nuts

Giving away genuine Toyota liquid gasket, also called FIPG (Form In Place Gasket, P/N: 00295-00103) and Permatex equivalents in black and grey variations. The Toyota stuff is the absolute best in the...
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 10-24-2017, 09:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,273
Posted By Lux
Battery terminal corrosion is usually caused by...

Battery terminal corrosion is usually caused by vapour released from the battery during operation as it reacts with the elements and attracts to electrically charged contacts.

Disconnect both...
Forum: Off-topic / Other Cars / Everything else Discussions 10-19-2017, 11:01 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 37,867
Posted By Lux
Near-total electrification is the future, no...

Near-total electrification is the future, no matter what. It's just not as near as some automakers and their faithful followers are speculating. Remember: these companies need to paint an optimistic...
Forum: Off-topic / Other Cars / Everything else Discussions 10-19-2017, 10:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,572
Posted By Lux
I left Hyundai last year. A final-year Korean...

I left Hyundai last year. A final-year Korean apprentice who worked under me moved to Burlington Hyundai shortly after, and he's the only person I'd give a recommendation for. He has the same desire...
Forum: Off-topic / Other Cars / Everything else Discussions 10-18-2017, 09:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,572
Posted By Lux
I'm looking at your new data capture and, from...

I'm looking at your new data capture and, from the waveform, I would say that it is normal-- or at least passable-- and I will explain why.

There are no expansive drops in the water temperature...
Forum: Off-topic / Other Cars / Everything else Discussions 10-18-2017, 05:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,572
Posted By Lux
I was a Hyundai automotive service technician...

I was a Hyundai automotive service technician until last year, so I will chime in.

A technical service bulletin is presently live (since 2016 August) for certain 2017 Hyundai Elantra models . I...
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 10-12-2017, 04:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,491
Posted By Lux
C1405 open circuit RH side is usually poor...

C1405 open circuit RH side is usually poor electrical contact or disconnection of the connector. In rare cases, it is also a wire cross.

A damaged, dead, or improperly seated sensor will normally...
Forum: Photo-Video-Media Gallery 10-05-2017, 08:56 PM
Replies: 2,071
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Posted By Lux
http://i64.tinypic.com/2co1q53.jpg Silver...

http://i64.tinypic.com/2co1q53.jpg

Silver car. Silver roof rack. Silver bike. Silver life.

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Other car.
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 09-25-2017, 04:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,864
Posted By Lux
Some over-the-counter group 26 automobile...

Some over-the-counter group 26 automobile batteries are shipped and sold with a plastic tray over the top battery posts. It is to be removed and attached to the base of the battery if additional...
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 07-28-2017, 05:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,294
Posted By Lux
Fiat 500 Abarth aren't that fast. My neighbour...

Fiat 500 Abarth aren't that fast. My neighbour and I completely crushed three of them at Toronto Motorposrts Park Cayuga. The car was his Toyota 86 with a stock engine...
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 07-28-2017, 05:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,197
Posted By Lux
Floating feeling at high speed is caused by two...

Floating feeling at high speed is caused by two factors:

1. centrifugal tyre expansion
2. aerodynamic lift

The Yaris is not equipped with any aero to help with high speed stability. You would...
Forum: Photo-Video-Media Gallery 07-28-2017, 12:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,785
Posted By Lux
Car is looking good, bud. I'm pretty sure we live...

Car is looking good, bud. I'm pretty sure we live damn close to each other. Is that the Mark's at McCowan and Sheppard?
Forum: Items for Sale by private party 06-21-2017, 02:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,386
Posted By Lux
The 6UL Spec Miata version is weighed at 13.1 lbs...

The 6UL Spec Miata version is weighed at 13.1 lbs (6 kg). It is 1.1 kg heavier than the base model 6UL 15x7 due to:
- minimum 6 kg wheel weight requirement for racing class
- additional material...
Forum: Items for Sale by private party 06-21-2017, 10:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,386
Posted By Lux
Does $600 sound fair? I'll throw in a set of Rays...

Does $600 sound fair? I'll throw in a set of Rays Engineering wheel nuts and locks too in gunmetal grey colour that fit the wheel. (They are genuine Japanese-made Rays, no eBay knock offs.) The 949...
Forum: Items for Sale by private party 06-21-2017, 09:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,386
Posted By Lux
The 949 Racing wheel dimension is: 15 x 7...

The 949 Racing wheel dimension is:
15 x 7 inches
offset +24 mm
spigot diameter 54.1 mm
mounting pattern 4 x 100 mm
BF Goodrich G-Force R1 tyre size is 205/50R15
guaranteed wheel clearance for...
Forum: New YARIS Purchase Forum 06-20-2017, 11:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,286
Posted By Lux
Welcome to the club. Good call on the...

Welcome to the club. Good call on the hitch-mounted bicycle carrier. I just installed my Thule carrier about 6 hours ago. Up to now, I had to remove the front wheel from my bicycle to transport it......
Forum: Items for Sale by private party 06-20-2017, 10:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,386
Posted By Lux
tmontague, Let me know if you are interested in...

tmontague,
Let me know if you are interested in race tyres and wheels for the Yaris.

I have BFGoodrich R1 race tyre mounted on brand new 949 Racing wheels that I would be happy to pass on to...
Forum: Photo-Video-Media Gallery 03-31-2017, 08:10 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 61,211
Posted By Lux
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Forum: Off-topic / Other Cars / Everything else Discussions 03-31-2017, 04:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,752
Posted By Lux
I agree with you, absolutely, tmontague. This is...

I agree with you, absolutely, tmontague. This is the worst argument anybody could offer against aftermarket component design. Personally, I prefer genuine Toyota parts, where available. But, I will...
Forum: Off-topic / Other Cars / Everything else Discussions 03-31-2017, 12:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,088
Posted By Lux
2AZ-FE engines are affected by Toyota's oil...

2AZ-FE engines are affected by Toyota's oil consumption mitigation campaign ZE7. Repairs under warranty would include new pistons of an updated design, piston rings of an updated design, wrist pins,...
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 03-30-2017, 09:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 21,251
Posted By Lux
If you are in the automotive industry, the only...

If you are in the automotive industry, the only regional distributor who I know of is Worldpac. They specialise in importing and distributing specialist European brands, from the most common to...
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 03-30-2017, 07:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 21,251
Posted By Lux
Redline MT-90 and their Shockproof line are for...

Redline MT-90 and their Shockproof line are for protection against high torque and shock loads against the driveline. It's a GL-4 gear lubricant that works like magic for many gearboxes. Their...
Forum: Wheels, Tires and Suspension Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-16-2017, 11:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,194
Posted By Lux
Buy genuine Japanese-made Toyota drums, where the...

Buy genuine Japanese-made Toyota drums, where the option is available. If not available, or it's a time-critical repair, you can downgrade to AC Delco or Napa Premium, where available.

I've had...
Forum: Wheels, Tires and Suspension Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-08-2017, 12:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,929
Posted By Lux
You are right, although struts is a term normally...

You are right, although struts is a term normally applied to dampers used in a MacPherson geometry where it takes the duty of a control arm (lateral and thrust location of the steering knuckle), ball...
Forum: Wheels, Tires and Suspension Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-07-2017, 08:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,929
Posted By Lux
The rear dampers are what limit the travel of the...

The rear dampers are what limit the travel of the rear torsion beam at full extension, which happens when the vehicle is hoisted.

A lowering spring (which is shorter) can sometimes free-float when...
Forum: Wheels, Tires and Suspension Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-07-2017, 07:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,929
Posted By Lux
Your rear dampers are not short enough for your...

Your rear dampers are not short enough for your chosen spring.
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 03-07-2017, 07:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,957
Posted By Lux
My opinion of the Yaris performance is congruent...

My opinion of the Yaris performance is congruent with this.

Too many people out there would rather judge a car by the superlatives in its brochure than its drive. Car dealers will may as well hand...
Forum: Photo-Video-Media Gallery 03-07-2017, 06:42 PM
Replies: 2,071
Sticky: Member's Rides!
Views: 1,138,166
Posted By Lux
http://i68.tinypic.com/168invb.jpg ...

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2016 August at Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, Canada.
Photos by a friend, named Mazda, who runs a graphic design...
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