Welcome to the IHoP v.2

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iR5FXGIpWYM

[Godsmack 361]

Sorry to rain on your parade, bud, but I would own a Ford Escort, Windstar, or even a Pinto before I would own a Mini.

Gotta ask do you work on Toyota as well?

J

Yep. Why's that, bud?

anything I should be aware of on the 2011 Tundra's.

I love my truck but am just curious if there is something I should be aware of or looking out for as I aproach 60k in milage?

J

 

Not really. I have seen a couple that had the trans oil cooler rupture in the radiator and the coolant floods the tranny. It will destroy a trans, but while it does happen it is rare, so I wouldn't worry terribly. I only mention it because I don't know that I have seen it on anything but Toyota trucks. Just maintain it and it will be a great truck. Aside from their PITA tire pressure monitor issues they are pretty solid with no really common shortcomings.

Good shit. It goes in for the oil change Wednesday. I just want to ensure I shouldn't expect some new shit to go wrong.

J

[S.DeYoung 968]

Seth, have any info on the veedub engine carbon build up? Specifically the 2.0 turbo?

[///M5 2,833]

Buckle up

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

[Adrian_D 520]

Speaking of, is the PPI 900.4 normally only $169?? So fucking cheap

 

Yup....

Small, powerful, cheap. Best buy ATM. 

[Adrian_D 520]

White is starting to grow on me: 

 

Wouldn't be too much of an issue to find those rims or something similar with a nice lip. 

 

I will have to paint the entire car either way. White looks a bit more refreshing than metallic silver, seems like scratches are not that easy to see too. 

[Godsmack 361]

White is starting to grow on me: 

 

Wouldn't be too much of an issue to find those rims or something similar with a nice lip. 

 

I will have to paint the entire car either way. White looks a bit more refreshing than metallic silver, seems like scratches are not that easy to see too.

With some accents white could be nice. Solid white (as is nothing besides rims and tires) just screams 'break my mirrors' to me.

J

[sandt38 448]

Seth, have any info on the veedub engine carbon build up? Specifically the 2.0 turbo?

 

 

Yeah, it is common with all direct injection engines but VW/Audi and Mini seem to be having the biggest problems. VW/Audi also had a lot of problems with the high pressure pumps wiping out camshafts.

 

What questions in particular?

[S.DeYoung 968]

Seth, have any info on the veedub engine carbon build up? Specifically the 2.0 turbo?

Yeah, it is common with all direct injection engines but VW/Audi and Mini seem to be having the biggest problems. VW/Audi also had a lot of problems with the high pressure pumps wiping out camshafts.

What questions in particular?

Besides cleaning are there any tips for maintaining and preventing problems?

[sandt38 448]

Not really. They are troublesome with regards to oil leaks and oil consumption, and of course the typical odd annoying VW/Audi pattern failures like PCV, MAF, and other habitual VAG failures. The aforementioned fuel system problems are a pain in the ass. I suggest finding a shop that does good pressurized intake cleaning and having the intake done every 15K or so to prevent carbon buildup on the back side of the intake valves.

[Tirefryr 1,742]

White is starting to grow on me:

Wouldn't be too much of an issue to find those rims or something similar with a nice lip.

I will have to paint the entire car either way. White looks a bit more refreshing than metallic silver, seems like scratches are not that easy to see too.

With some accents white could be nice. Solid white (as is nothing besides rims and tires) just screams 'break my mirrors' to me.

J

I really like the monochrome white look.

Adrian, I have been on a white kick lately too.

[Tirefryr 1,742]

This is my fascination with white on white. I do feel, however, that the look is only good on white.

[The enD 467]

Paiting my next car white again.

[///M5 2,833]

This is my fascination with white on white. I do feel, however, that the look is only good on white.

My modded SHO was white on white

[Adrian_D 520]

 

 

White is starting to grow on me:

Wouldn't be too much of an issue to find those rims or something similar with a nice lip.

I will have to paint the entire car either way. White looks a bit more refreshing than metallic silver, seems like scratches are not that easy to see too.

With some accents white could be nice. Solid white (as is nothing besides rims and tires) just screams 'break my mirrors' to me.

J

I really like the monochrome white look.

Adrian, I have been on a white kick lately too.

 

 

Never been a fan of it but it makes the Miata look newer. Simplest easiest white should be cheaper and easier to detail / touch-up. Black is out of the cards. It gets plenty hot in the summer, I don't want it to get hotter. 

[nem 2,019]

This is my fascination with white on white. I do feel, however, that the look is only good on white.

Local girl has one just like that. Nice car.

[MKader17 332]

Note to self: Scheduling 7am meetings Monday after a holiday weekend is not smart.

[MKader17 332]

Completely forgot I set it up and felt like shit this morning. Get a call from my boss at 715 asking if I'm calling in.

[MKader17 332]

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

[///M5 2,833]

Natural selection failed so far

[///M5 2,833]

what would you put a full set of Escalade brakes on CL for?

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

Wrecking yard would charge about 300-400 for calipers + rotors.

[S.DeYoung 968]

Not really. They are troublesome with regards to oil leaks and oil consumption, and of course the typical odd annoying VW/Audi pattern failures like PCV, MAF, and other habitual VAG failures. The aforementioned fuel system problems are a pain in the ass. I suggest finding a shop that does good pressurized intake cleaning and having the intake done every 15K or so to prevent carbon buildup on the back side of the intake valves.

Thank you sir, now to find a reputable shop