2RISMO2 - Commuter Life Chronicles
#161
They offered a $10 refund, but I passed so now trying to do a return. We'll see how this goes...
#163
I rotated the General Altimax tires today at around 65K. I installed them at around 40k about 1.5 years ago and they are between 5/32nd and 6/32. I want to say they started at around 10/32 and supposed get 65K on them.
#165
As reference to what I used for LED lighting:
- I had tried the ones that I used in the map light, but they kept developing a flicker issue after a while. I switched to these since the LED aren't exposed and haven't had a problem since.
- I had tried the ones that I used in the map light, but they kept developing a flicker issue after a while. I switched to these since the LED aren't exposed and haven't had a problem since.
#166
So I installed the Rockford Fosgate R1675-S door speakers, but didn't get to the tweeters as I'm waiting on the posi-taps. Install didn't go as easy as the rear speakers but still not too difficult.
I tried accessing the tweeters and it was pretty easy so that should be quick when I get the posi-taps.
I tried accessing the tweeters and it was pretty easy so that should be quick when I get the posi-taps.
Stock tweeters - you can see the connector I cut off.
Left tweeter. Red - positive, Black - negative
Right tweeter. Red - positive, Green - negative
Used hot glue to keep the tweeters in the stock housing.
#168
Geez first "winter storm" of the season and I already need new wiper blades?! I just replaced these back in April to pass safety inspection since they were chattering. I bought these set at the local dealership since the last set went prematurely and I had bought those on eBay. I think I'll start looking at an aftermarket set at this point if I'm going to have to replace the stock set 2x a year...
Altimax RT43s handled the freezing rain/sleet/snow just fine.
Altimax RT43s handled the freezing rain/sleet/snow just fine.
#169
Geez first "winter storm" of the season and I already need new wiper blades?! I just replaced these back in April to pass safety inspection since they were chattering. I bought these set at the local dealership since the last set went prematurely and I had bought those on eBay. I think I'll start looking at an aftermarket set at this point if I'm going to have to replace the stock set 2x a year...
Altimax RT43s handled the freezing rain/sleet/snow just fine.
Altimax RT43s handled the freezing rain/sleet/snow just fine.
#170
Thanks for the tip. I've bought stuff from RA numerous times just recently the suspension/exhaust components for my 4Runner, but didn't think about getting the wiper blades there!
#171
Geez first "winter storm" of the season and I already need new wiper blades?! I just replaced these back in April to pass safety inspection since they were chattering. I bought these set at the local dealership since the last set went prematurely and I had bought those on eBay. I think I'll start looking at an aftermarket set at this point if I'm going to have to replace the stock set 2x a year...
Altimax RT43s handled the freezing rain/sleet/snow just fine.
Altimax RT43s handled the freezing rain/sleet/snow just fine.
oh... can't talk about wiper life without understanding the location. Southern Indiana... we get 100 degrees and we get 0 degrees, and we get walls of insects. It's a tough life for wipers around here.
#172
Geez first "winter storm" of the season and I already need new wiper blades?! I just replaced these back in April to pass safety inspection since they were chattering. I bought these set at the local dealership since the last set went prematurely and I had bought those on eBay. I think I'll start looking at an aftermarket set at this point if I'm going to have to replace the stock set 2x a year...
Altimax RT43s handled the freezing rain/sleet/snow just fine.
Altimax RT43s handled the freezing rain/sleet/snow just fine.
#173
I just ordered the following Ancos from Rock Auto for about $28 shipped:
C28UB (C-28-UB)
C14UB (C-14-UB)
AR14B (AR-14B)
It's more expensive than doing the oem inserts one time, but cheaper if I have to replace them twice a year! I'll report back how they do.
Cycling Fit - I'll bookmark the Tricos you mentioned and try them the next go around. For the set of 3, it'd be cheaper than the Ancos that I went with.
I'm in Northern VA so we have a good mix of weather too. I also drive 20K a year and live in a more rural area so I get a lot of bug guts.
C28UB (C-28-UB)
C14UB (C-14-UB)
AR14B (AR-14B)
It's more expensive than doing the oem inserts one time, but cheaper if I have to replace them twice a year! I'll report back how they do.
Cycling Fit - I'll bookmark the Tricos you mentioned and try them the next go around. For the set of 3, it'd be cheaper than the Ancos that I went with.
I'm in Northern VA so we have a good mix of weather too. I also drive 20K a year and live in a more rural area so I get a lot of bug guts.
#174
I guess I'm spoiled by my 2004 4Runner. I've been using OEM inserts in the original blades and they'll last years before needing replacement. I think I'm going on 3 years with the current ones and they passed inspection a few months ago.
#175
The AR14B seems to be a direct replacement of the OEM. They look identical and use the metal rib inserts too. For that, I'd probably just get the inserts.
#176
Cycling Fit - I'll bookmark the Tricos you mentioned and try them the next go around. For the set of 3, it'd be cheaper than the Ancos that I went with.
I'm in Northern VA so we have a good mix of weather too. I also drive 20K a year and live in a more rural area so I get a lot of bug guts.
#177
I had the day off and the MM minder came on earlier this week. I changed out the oil/filter and also did a MAF cleaning. My 16QT drain pan was pretty much full, so I went to the landfill and dumped into the recycling.
When I had the CVT fuild changed out at the dealership, of course they didn't attach one of the screws in the splash shield. We have a bunch of odd and ends nuts and cage nuts at work, so I sourced a set that worked great. I'm not sure if it's SS so I just added some grease to the threads.
When I had the CVT fuild changed out at the dealership, of course they didn't attach one of the screws in the splash shield. We have a bunch of odd and ends nuts and cage nuts at work, so I sourced a set that worked great. I'm not sure if it's SS so I just added some grease to the threads.
Last edited by 2Rismo2; 11-30-2018 at 01:32 PM.
#178
recommend on wiper blades ...... honestly .... whatever happens to be on sale on slickdeals (sometimes, its even free)
https://slickdeals.net/newsearch.php...searchin=first
https://slickdeals.net/newsearch.php...searchin=first
#179
Since we've had the wettest year in the DC Metro area in a long time, I've had the time to test these and I can definitely NOT recommend these. They squeak like crazy. Not sure which side, but doesn't matter as they constantly squeak.
#180
Over the weekend I finally got the Kenwood KSC-SW11 installed. Sounds good without being overpowering. Honestly I think one of these is at the limit for the size of the Fit. Some may prefer a bigger subwoofer for a harder hitting bass though but this works for my needs. Considering I paid $127 for it on Amazon, I can't really complain. I left some slack as I have plans to move it under a custom false floor in the future.
Kenwood KSC SW11
Kenwood KSC SW11
Last edited by 2Rismo2; 12-18-2018 at 04:09 PM.