2mAns Daily Driver Thread - who knows what it is today...

[2mAn]

Honestly the wheels look fine, just please clean the plastic headlights omg



Or, hear me out... move to Orange County lol

these stupid headlights were polished less than 2 years ago, but I need to do it again with a stronger clearcoat

[econti]

I will say, in my brief time in LA I did get the rental rav4 airborne on the I-5, so I get it. For some reason your roads have massive woops like a baja track. It's fun, but unsettling at 100mph.

[Northern]

some 2k clear or headlight PPF (Maybe even more of a pain with curved headlights?).
Neither are fun to deal with. Maybe a ceramic coating would be easier, just not sure how well it holds up.

[2mAn]

I will say, in my brief time in LA I did get the rental rav4 airborne on the I-5, so I get it. For some reason your roads have massive woops like a baja track. It's fun, but unsettling at 100mph.

The Freeways in the LA (5 & 405 in particular) sustained some pretty crazy earthquakes which did cause a bit of those woops you're describing. I drive the 405 a LOT and I have to warn my family when they are coming up because even at 80mph in a Jeep it can scare the ladies... the particular interchange I highlighted, and the event in question occured near triple digit speeds (allegedly) but the hit was massive enough that Im sure we caught air... RIP BBS Reps

[Chilezen]

https://youtu.be/kyVCEbfrU-c?si=qHGyq4qnsJLvra9h

One of my favorite channels reviews stuff like this. Spoiler, Cerakote is recommended.

[MrBurgundy]

Orange County is the only answer

[2mAn]

In an effort to try and eliminate the occasional flashing GP light and random CEL, I decided to tackle the item that seems to be the cause of the P2015 code. This code has been consistent and so I finally decided to get one from FCPEuro.









I also purchased a thermostat and a coolant pipe that is allegedly leaking ever so slowly. I kinda want this car leak free, so I am slowly tackling the items. I was a little nervous that this would be a pain, but other than getting that final hose clamp back on post-installation it was pretty easy.









I cleared the codes and we'll see if it comes back...

Oh and I already curbed the front right wheel

[2mAn]

Had to make a small excursion into DTLA, had to stop here... Also drove the 6th St bridge, but no cool rolling shots because.... its just me



This throttle body thing might need some adjustments or something... feels like an on/off switch

[2mAn]

Well... the car needs a smog & a registration and IF I do these things, it would mark a RECORD for how long I have kept a Daily Driver ... perhaps ever since I have had a DD plus something else...

So naturally, the car decided it wanted to get into my pocket. Ignition tumbler needs to be replaced, luckily I have a friend who is willing to tackle it for the right price.



In the meantime I have been DDing the E30 and while it sort of works with what I need, I cant take both kiddos in it so its been a bit limiting. I've had my eyes on some MK7 GTis to replace this car, but so far my resistance to going to see them in person is working. Hopefully the work doesnt take too long.

[MrBurgundy]

Had to make a small excursion into DTLA, had to stop here... Also drove the 6th St bridge, but no cool rolling shots because.... its just me



This throttle body thing might need some adjustments or something... feels like an on/off switch

thats the It's Always Sunny's Paddy's Pub

[2mAn]

thats the It's Always Sunny's Paddy's Pub

[2mAn]

Alright... Been just driving the driver for long enough. It is demanding some love which I need to get done soon.

-Oil Change. Its time, just passed about 7 months since the last change but only ~3-4k miles.

-Brakes, this must be the source of my decrease in MPG and I can definitely say theres some dragging. Thinking I will start will new rotors & pads for the rear, lubricating everything and crossing my fingers that this solves the main issue. I will inspect the fronts too to see where they are in their lifespan.

-Door Panels have begun failing. Noticed the corner peeling on the front pass side and within a few days it is like half falling off. Going to buy the cheap replacement stuff from ebay along with some DAP Weldwood.

Fun stuff... curious though if anyone has suggestions on pads I should use. This is obviously just a DD and while I considered just resurfacing the rear rotors, there was a bit of a lip on the outer edge so I figure I might as well replace them.

[uturn]

You have the performance pack on the GTi.... get some ferodo ds2500 pads!

[MrBurgundy]

honestly

the import direct stuff is really good and nicely priced.

I've been having a lot of brake noise issues with brembo, freodo, texar recently

also if they're not metal to metal you just exchange them at the store..

DD turd box type shit.