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

[2mAn]

Installed a BOSS headunit this weekend to replace the failing and peeling OEM unit. Tried to be an adult about it and bought the proper adapter, suggested mount kit, antenna adapter, etc...

Had Sh3rpak!ng help me with the wiring as I'm mid-move and don't know where half my tools are. Properly crimped and heat shrunk. But also, he would do a 100% better job on this than I would've... Thanks Charlie!




The Metra Double DIN Mount seemed to be the go-to from what I saw, and promised big hopes, but seems to be different than what I got.

In the advertised pics it shows two pieces for that "gapless fit between the dash and the kit" but after a lot of frustrating moments, following by dremel action, I was able to get the mount kit to hold the headunit, but as you can see no where near the 'flush mount' it was supposed to be. I don't know where this removable piece is/was but I certainly didn't see it so either they updated the piece and didn't update the pic or something else is going on, I'm disappointed to say the least.







Gotta figure this out so I can deal with 'phase 2' of the install which is getting the wired carplay and rearview camera all wired up. I was already working in the dark, so I just wanted the stereo to work today, which it does and I'm happy with this headunit.

[Chilezen]

"2014 chevy spark up for sale 163k miles runs great everything works as it should 4 cylinder and 5 speed manual transmission asking $3800 clean oregon title"


https://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/d/...721928342.html

I sent this to my buddy who daily drives a 1990-something Ford Festiva. Seems this would be right up his alley!

[DEV0 E30]

Well, its more than I spent on my Jetta including the H&R Springs, Bilsteins and other stuff...

In TDI news, I'm still driving the same tank that was filled at the CA /AZ border ... 475 miles ago ...

True.

Win.

[2mAn]

Well, its more than I spent on my Jetta including the H&R Springs, Bilsteins and other stuff...

In TDI news, I'm still driving the same tank that was filled at the CA /AZ border ... 475 miles ago ...

[DEV0 E30]

As much as I would like to hate the Spark it's not terrible. Tinny, slow, ugly, yes, but it even crashes well, and would be fine for sitting in traffic.

Also, telling Rennlisters that your daily is a Spark would cause confusion, which is always good.

100%. Also telling them it is a color closer to Ruby than their 911. And it's manual.

I just love that they named it Spark, yet isn't an EV.

[roguetoaster]

As much as I would like to hate the Spark it's not terrible. Tinny, slow, ugly, yes, but it even crashes well, and would be fine for sitting in traffic.

Also, telling Rennlisters that your daily is a Spark would cause confusion, which is always good.

[DEV0 E30]

You made the right choice I think.

But you missed an opportunity.





"2014 chevy spark up for sale 163k miles runs great everything works as it should 4 cylinder and 5 speed manual transmission asking $3800 clean oregon title"

Posted two pics, in case it sells.

https://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/d/tucson-2014-chevy-spark/7721928342.html

[2mAn]

Y’all trying to get me killed? Remember I also pick up the kiddo after work.

My first order of dammit I bought Chinese made parts when I did t want to have begun arriving. Tried to avoid Amazon, but looks like eBay has fallen prey to them also... My Bilstein B4 struts and shocks have arrived, just waiting for the strut / shock mounts and H&R lowering springs to arrive then I just have to see when I can install them.

[roguetoaster]

Shit, ride a bike around in LA?

Only for GTA cosplay reasons.

[MrBurgundy]

Shit, ride a bike around in LA?

[Reichart12]

Just to give you guys a glimpse of the driving I deal with on my commute. Its about 6 miles door to door and about 5 miles is on the 405. Its basically like this the whole time. Takes me about 30 minutes door to door...

Six miles in sunny California you could ride a bike to work... (I also am six miles from work and drive)

[2mAn]

Just to give you guys a glimpse of the driving I deal with on my commute. Its about 6 miles door to door and about 5 miles is on the 405. Its basically like this the whole time. Takes me about 30 minutes door to door...





Anyways, I ordered some Bilstein B4s, and have some H&R Springs on the way too, along with a Valve Cover Gasket. Yes the B4 is an OEM replacement and the springs will lower the car. The car is meant to be a budget build, so naturally its getting lowered without upgrading the stock suspension, other than replacing 18 year old OEM stuff. If the car hangs around long enough to destroy these B4s, I will buy B8s at that point. The H&R springs are only supposed to be a 1" drop so they shouldn't get destroyed immediately.

I washed it too, still pretty dirty, but most of the AZ dirt/ dust has been washed off

[2mAn]

Okay, I resisted at first, but that's one dusty VAG.

Should see how it feels inside it...

[AWDBOB]

Henri's one glove on holding a cig vibe is incredible

[roguetoaster]

Okay, I resisted at first, but that's one dusty VAG.