The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) XVIII

kenchan · 06-17-2015, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

Nope. Never though of trying that. Lefty loosy/righty tighty. Turn towards the passenger side to loosen the bolt is how I was taught. Never failed me on the Cobalt.

yah, it's pretty effective. especially while under a car with limited space. i do that when removing rusted exhaust fasteners as my impact sometimes breaks the bolt heads right off.

ummm... passenger side if the wrench handle is facing rear of the car. if forward of the car, that would be a nono..

Leingod · 06-17-2015, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, it's pretty effective. especially while under a car with limited space. i do that when removing rusted exhaust fasteners as my impact sometimes breaks the bolt heads right off.

ummm... passenger side if the wrench handle is facing rear of the car. if forward of the car, that would be a nono..

The oil pan and bolt face head towards the rear of the car. I imagine working on the car like I'm standing under it at eye level. So the wrench should be rotated counter clockwise towards the passenger side to loosen.

kenchan · 06-17-2015, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

The oil pan and bolt face head towards the rear of the car. I imagine working on the car like I'm standing under it at eye level. So the wrench should be rotated counter clockwise towards the passenger side to loosen.

best way is to put your ratchet in loosen-mode and double check before you go pounding your wrench with a mallet.

sometimes i get confused when im facing the bolt in reverse orientation at an odd angle while working on other things. this way it will know for certain which way to turn the breaker bar or wrench handle.

kenchan · 06-17-2015, 02:36 PM

btw, where did everyone go?

Leingod · 06-17-2015, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

best way is to put your ratchet in loosen-mode and double check before you go pounding your wrench with a mallet.

sometimes i get confused when im facing the bolt in reverse orientation at an odd angle while working on other things. this way it will know for certain which way to turn the breaker bar or wrench handle.

I'll give it a shot. Thanks for the tips.

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Originally Posted by kenchan

btw, where did everyone go?

Been asking that question for the past hour. I knew this site was slow, but still. I'm lonely

kenchan · 06-17-2015, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

I'll give it a shot. Thanks for the tips.

Been asking that question for the past hour. I knew this site was slow, but still. I'm lonely

np hope it works for ya.

hey, madwi's here!

madwi · 06-17-2015, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

np hope it works for ya.

hey, madwi's here!

Woke up a bit early, its FRIDAY though!

onzedge · 06-17-2015, 02:49 PM

The Nervous Flier's Guide to 5 Mid-Air Bumps and Glitches

kenchan · 06-17-2015, 02:55 PM

but then on the other end of the spectrum u got falken tires which are kinda shiny all the time... and dont grip worth shitttt...

kenchan · 06-17-2015, 02:56 PM

oh, and the tiredressing i use is meguiar's hotshine which can make most tires look like a glazed donut if too much is applied.

i only apply a thin coat on my potenza's. natural black color.

Leingod · 06-17-2015, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

oh, and the tiredressing i use is meguiar's hotshine which can make most tires look like a glazed donut if too much is applied.

i only apply a thin coat on my potenza's. natural black color.

How's the oil though from it? I remember that if applied, I'd get some streaking heading down thicker wheels from the oils running off of the tire instead of absorbing.

kenchan · 06-17-2015, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

I hate almost all tireshine to begin with. lots of thick coats would really grind my gears lol

it's good stuff actually if used in light coats. i spray it into that foam applicator i posted and just rub it in real good. for the DW, i use a thick coat though and leave it alone for a few days before i apply another coat, etc.

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Originally Posted by Leingod

How's the oil though from it? I remember that if applied, I'd get some streaking heading down thicker wheels from the oils running off of the tire instead of absorbing.

i dont spray onto the sidewall so no issue for me. but yah, if applied too much and not fully dry it will sling on your door panels.

i hate their endurance gel. thing is too thick.

onzedge · 06-17-2015, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

oh, and the tiredressing i use is meguiar's hotshine which can make most tires look like a glazed donut if too much is applied.

i only apply a thin coat on my potenza's. natural black color.

I use this as well -- sometimes. I have also used Meguiars Endurance successfully.

However, I have found some good stuff -- Adam's Super VRT.

It goes on easily, is not slimy and lasts...

kenchan · 06-17-2015, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I use this as well -- sometimes. I have also used Meguiars Endurance successfully.

However, I have found some good stuff -- Adam's Super VRT.

It goes on easily, is not slimy and lasts...

i should give that a shot next time.

onzedge · 06-17-2015, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i should give that a shot next time.

It is very good. It makes the tires look shiny, but not too shiny.

It is hard to explain.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	oh, and the tiredressing i use is meguiar's hotshine which can make most tires look like a glazed donut if too much is applied. i only apply a thin coat on my potenza's. natural black color.