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    jg1i @lemmy.world

    How to get your car on 4 jack stands with only pinch welds?

    My car's owners manual only lists the 4 pinch welds next to the tires as lift points. No front or back lift points are mentioned.

    How can I get the car on 4 jack stands?

    If I place my floor jack on the front-left pinch weld to lift the car, there is not enough room for me to place a jack stand at that location anymore. The floor jack gets in the way.

    However, I recently found a very interesting video by Home Depot that demonstrates just this.

    https://youtu.be/df3nmx_LyGY?t=35

    Is this the way everyone has been doing it? My floor jack is pretty wide at the bottom and doesn't allow me to place a jack stand that close to it. Do I just need different equipment?

    How wide are those pinch welds?

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    DaddysLittleSlut @lemmy.world

    I made a book showcasing how I imagine the van as "The Final Project"

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    DaddysLittleSlut @lemmy.world

    I need help finding mechanics to build a sleeper build out of a 1972 Volkswagen bus

    Buy a 1972 Volkswagen Bus then upgrade it ! 

    1. V6 Engine: $4,000–$6,000, depending on whether it’s new or used and its performance level.
    2. Automatic Transmission: $2,500–$4,000 for a compatible unit, including modifications and installation.
    3. Racing Parts: $2,000–$5,000 for high-performance suspension, brakes, and axles.
    4. Cooling System Upgrade: $500–$1,000 for a new radiator, cooling fans, and associated components.
    5. Custom Fabrication and Labor: $5,000–$10,000 for custom mounts, wiring, and other modifications.
    6. Miscellaneous: $1,000–$2,000 for additional costs like updated fuel system components and potential regulatory compliance.

    Total Estimated Cost: $15,000–$28,000 or more

    1. Dashboard Upgrade:
      • Custom Dash: Replacing or modifying the dashboard to fit modern gauges and controls can be complex. You might need a custom-made dash or an aftermarket replacement that fits your aesthetic and functional requirements.
      • Costs: $500–$2,000, depending on customization,
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    DaddysLittleSlut @lemmy.world

    Am I correct my calculations?

    docs.google.com Driving

    The road drifts into two lanes. Upon approaching a four-way intersection where the North and South directions have the right of way, it is observed that there is no oncoming traffic from the South and a slight opening. The driver accelerates, preparing to execute a drift maneuver. A safe 20-foot ...

    Driving
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    DaddysLittleSlut @lemmy.world

    Upgrades on a Chevy Cruze 2017 4 door

    Hey so I was hoping to possibly get some upgrades for my car in the future but I don't really know where to start.

    I was wondering if I could get a V6 or some real fast engine to fit. Then I'd get the Straight Piped to Silent Mod for the exhaust. I didn't know if there was anything else I needed to add to make everything flow perfectly or that would drastically improve my speed and control.

    I could also upgrade the whole interior to have very fancy digital gauges. Maybe something like this photo. While if by then we have an AI system that could act as a censor for the environment around me. Like if I'm changing lanes it'll let me know if I'm good or whatever. It will also let me know if there are police nearby and how close they are getting so I can slow down if I need to. While I have very good racing tires and idk if they make them spike proof?

    Any suggestions would be amazing just looking to make my car absolutely perfect. Otherwise I'm looking to maybe buy a late 1900s MGB or

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    glibg10b @lemmy.ml

    Are these normal O2 sensor values?

    Sensor 1 Sensor 2
    Oscillates between 0.1 V and 0.75 V Stays at 0.45 V

    1.1L I4 petrol engine
    Measurements taken about six minutes after starting

    There was a fault code for sensor 2 that I cleared about 3 000 km ago, but it hasn't come back since. There was never a CEL