What did you do/get for your car today?
10-17-2016, 08:27 PM
#3321
10-18-2016, 09:36 PM
#3322
I can see why Honda charges so much to replace a wheel bearing. I am not going to enjoy doing the other 3. I should be an expert by the end though, so I guess that is a good thing.
10-19-2016, 11:27 AM
#3324
Originally Posted by dc2-2-ap1' timestamp='1476855378' post='24087316
I can see why Honda charges so much to replace a wheel bearing. I am not going to enjoy doing the other 3. I should be an expert by the end though, so I guess that is a good thing.
10-20-2016, 10:30 PM
#3325
Both front wheel bearings and studs have been replaced. Now I am waiting on the rear studs to get in. I will probably tackle those next weekend. Pulling the bearing inner race off the stock hub is a pita. Tried a bearing puller- didn't work. Had to resort to cutting it and hitting it with a chisel to crack it. It is crazy to see how a hairline crack causes the inner race to go from zero movement to being able to be removed by hand.
10-22-2016, 12:06 PM
#3326
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Wheel bearings are a nightmare, what are some of the symptoms of them going out?
I got her some new rubber, Continental DWs. They are on sale and for what I use my car for it seemed just right. Lets see how they do.
10-25-2016, 06:44 PM
#3328
Finally retired the BFG Rivals. I am now running the new Firestone Indy 500s. First couple miles were crazy scary. Car went sideways at a low speed leaving the parking lot. First couple left turns were very uneasy as well. Handling got a lot better after about 20 miles. I will mess with tire pressures over the next couple days and chime back in with a broken in / settled review. I like this- I have tested out 2 different brake pads and now 2 different tires. My bank account isn't as enthusiastic as my curiousity.
10-27-2016, 01:15 PM
#3329
Little update on the Firestone Indy 500. I left the tire pressures at 37 psi because one of the recent reviews talked about the tires responding better to higher pressures. Dude must have been driving a tank. Car handled and rode like crap at that psi. Skittish, bumpy and unpredictable. Lowered the pressure to 34psi. Night and day difference. Car drives great now. Has better cold grip than the Rivals did. It was very easy to kick the rear out with the Rivals. These seem to hold a lot better in those same corners under the same driving style. I have yet to see how they operate when heated. Might have to find an autocross to test them out at. They do not have a tramming issue like the Rivals did. The uneven roadways would constantly pull the car in different directions. These tires still do it a minor amount, but it is no where near as severe.
10-29-2016, 06:56 PM
#3330
Took a drive up to Jerome earlier to test out the new tires and the new brakes. I would have to say they both performed great. The Stoptech Sport pads performed much better than oem pads. The tires performed much better than expected. The sidewalls seem mushy, which I am not fond of- 34psi cold. They held great for a 340tw tire. I would say they perform slightly better than the BFG Rivals that I was previously running (200tw). They do make a very faint sequel right at the edge. I wasn't pushing very hard. These tires are great for daily usage with moderate spirited driving. It is probably more tire than 90% of owners will ever need. If you are looking for new daily tires, I would highly recommend these. I want it to rain so I can see how these perform in the wet. Time will tell how long they will last. I got about 9k out of the Rivals, so I am hoping for at least 12k.