Well done.

If I were in your position, I would assume there was some unseen reason it was like that, or assume that I would certainly break it trying to reattach it (it looks to me like the intended procedure is to remove the screw at the front, and then align the tabs at the rear). I would probably make an effort to leave a…

There’s one of these in Lake Ore-be-gone (used to be an iron ore mine) here in Northern MN. I can’t find a half decent picture in a quick search, but they have plastic skeletons in several of the vehicles, including one dressed up like a pirate holding the mast of a sailboat

I’m not convinced soaking them makes almost any difference. I agree on the 6-point socket, though, that’s a must. But if they break off with a gentle twist, I just replace the caliper/cylinder.

Yep. And I will rebuild anything (I do not value my own time, it runs in the family), but I’m to the point where I don’t even try with brake bleeders. They are almost always a bear to try to extract, and repaired threads have to be perfectly centered, or the bleeder won’t seal in the bottom of the hole. I’ve NEVER had…

This is a fantastic story. Reminds me of my relationship with my Subaru Brat (on a completely different scale). It’s always something I wanted, but the demand is driving the prices well over what I’m willing to pay. I’ve got a complete rusty basketcase example, I’ve had people see it in my yard and knock on my door or…

Yep, me too. DOH!

I delivered pizzas for a few years, I can agree with the ones listed.

I think I’d be too intimidated to truly enjoy any of the really high end cars (pretty much anything that was ever in Formula 1...).

Fixed

Came up behind a car late at night in January on a very back road that was wondering all the way across the straight road, from one edge of the pavement to the other. I had my wife get my phone out because I was sure he was going to catch a snowbank and get sucked into the ditch, but after a few minutes, we called on…

I agree.

#jdmbuick

This is such a strange situation.

This is such a strange situation.

The local VW dealership here in Duluth (owned by a group that also owns several other dealerships) has been bringing them into town. There are about 4 largish empty lots in town that have been filled with them. I was chatting with one of the guys at that VW dealership, and he said they were aiming to sell 1000 TDis a…

There are people like that everywhere

MMC? I want to see anything involving Chris Duplessis

Keyword: Occasionally

Yep, it’s possible to still be alert and in control with the cruise control on. If you’re driving along with your feet in a weird position and barely paying attention, then you won’t react in time should you hit a puddle/black ice. But if you’re aware of the conditions, and are ready to brake or cancel the cruise,…