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ah, ok so I foam the car, then use a bucket and microfiber to hand wash the foam off. Then rinse with hose, and not the pressure washer.
I agree, foam and rinse, does not clean the car alone.
I have a new set of tires in the garage waiting to go on, but still have 5/32 on the set on the car. Wanted to use them at a track event next month and then some burnouts before putting the new tires on, but not going to track with plugs. So I found two rear tires with 5/32 on them to use for a month. Hopefully I can get a nice burnout video before I pull these off!
Used my annual "Ranger Method" to replace the clutch fluid. Bought a 12 ounce container and used most of it. Just as well as recommended I only use a new never opned container!
Do you the AC Delco DOT 4 stuff or just any DOT 4 that you get at an autoparts store?
Do you the AC Delco DOT 4 stuff or just any DOT 4 that you get at an autoparts store?
Swapping fluid once a year (versus GM's bleed from throughout bearing every 3 years, I use a 12 ounce container of Prestone DOT 4 for ~$4 at Walmart! (Knew some marketing folks from the Consumer Products Division when at UCC's Corporate Office in CT! )
Been using the Ranger Method for over 10 years and have never had an issue. Much easier that removing the driver's side exhaust pipe and CAT, then some sheet metal to gain access to the bleed screw! Justifiably expensive at a dealer!
Drove it from Portland, OR area to Mission Viejo, CA and back (over 2K miles). Left home Friday morning, spent Saturday there and left Sunday morning for home (I've had enough driving for a while).
(PS. No bent or cracked wheels but I did take a rock that cracked the windshield)
On the way down in (where else) Weed, CA with Mt. Shasta in the background Returning home, also in Weed, CA and again with Mt Shasta in the background, shimmering in the sunset
On the bright side, the damage is superficial so a light sand and respray should make the pain in my heart go away. Oh, and there's that thing about nobody being hurt.
Starting to think a PPF is $ well spent when taking long drives, especially on the interstate. I might do a paint correction and PPF this summer.
Originally Posted by KenHorse
Drove it from Portland, OR area to Mission Viejo, CA and back (over 2K miles). Left home Friday morning, spent Saturday there and left Sunday morning for home (I've had enough driving for a while).
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On the bright side, the damage is superficial so a light sand and respray should make the pain in my heart go away. Oh, and there's that thing about nobody being hurt.
So what happened? I'm reading about this unfortunate incident, and I'm not sure if people are forgetting certain latches or what. All I know is that it's a club I want no involvement with. When I reattach my roof, I give it a light jab from the inside that would be enough force to detach (but not fall on the ground) if I forgot anything.
In regards to the topic, I drove my C7 to work today...and by looking at it (and my exhaust tips), it's due for a cleaning. People may think it's clean, but trust me, it's not (you know how it is). So I'll probably clean and detail it up this weekend.
I had the top off the day before so I don't recall specifically confirming both front latches were all the way in. Even though I make a point to do it every time, my memory fails on that moment in time. Since it came off, it must have been at best not all the way in. My targa took flight the following morning on the way to work as I was accelerating down my street around 40 MPH so it didn't go far or do structural damage but it is scratched up around the 2 ridges on either side. It's just cosmetic with no physical damage other than the scratches so it's not as bad as it could have been.
So, even if you make a point to check this, it's likely there may come a time when you rush or are distracted and all it takes is once. I like the space the coupe has but a convertible would eliminate having to spend mental energy on this one thing.
06-24-2019, 04:02 PM
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