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Old 10-15-2021, 04:08 PM   #2321
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Ugh Mazda 3 Brakes.

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My Mitsubishi had a threaded hole in the front face of the brake disc where you could use the bolt from the radiator mount to release a seized rotor. Heavenly doing a brake job on that car.

My Honda Civic, I snapped the rotor in 2 using a large jaw puller to get it off... then only extreme heat and a BFH worked to get the remaining half off, on a lift at the mechanics shop. Worst DIY brake job ever.
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I used this exact method to get the original rotors off my Mazda years ago.
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Old 10-16-2021, 09:32 AM   #2323
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Why not use a BFH ??
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Old 10-16-2021, 09:00 PM   #2324
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Totally agree that Mazda 3 brake job was the worst I dealt with. It's my daughter's 2012 MY and 5 ton gear puller plus 4 lb hammer finally did the job. WD40 probably did nothing, but I used it liberally to soak whatever I could. Next rotor job should be easier the anti-seize on the hub, but I don't think I will have this that long to see it happen.
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Old 10-16-2021, 09:16 PM   #2325
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Why not use a BFH ??
3 lb sledge didn't work, didn't have working room for a bigger one.
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My son picked up a ‘91 Honda CRX as his first DIY car. It’s in pretty decent shape but the windshield is cracked. The seller has another CRX - just a shell - and he’ll give us the un-cracked glass from it.

Question…I’m assuming my son can remove the glass from both cars himself (valid assumption?) but should he try the installation himself? If not, will auto glass places let you bring your own glass? I have to think replacement glass would be expensive to buy.
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Old 10-19-2021, 01:12 AM   #2327
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First find out if new glass is available. If not, be extremely careful removing the windshield it could be your only source. Aftermarket glass generally is much weaker and easier to crack so if the donor glass is not original it will require much patience to remove intact.

I do almost everything on my cars myself glass installation is not one of them, it requires experience and special tools. Don't even try. I recently had Glass Masters south location come to my house and install glass on an 80's vintage Toyota they did a perfect job.
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Old 10-19-2021, 09:19 AM   #2329
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My son picked up a ‘91 Honda CRX as his first DIY car. It’s in pretty decent shape but the windshield is cracked. The seller has another CRX - just a shell - and he’ll give us the un-cracked glass from it.

Question…I’m assuming my son can remove the glass from both cars himself (valid assumption?) but should he try the installation himself? If not, will auto glass places let you bring your own glass? I have to think replacement glass would be expensive to buy.
Don't do it yourself. The adhesive they use is not like the 70's when you could heat it up and cut it with a guitar string. If you have no option for a new windshield, which is probably around $300 installed, take the donor to the glass shop and let them remove. They have extra long flexible paddles that attach to a recip and they can pull it in no time without breaking it.

Also for the cost of the products you need to install it properly just get it done right.

So cool that he found a CRX, those early 90's are one of my faves, great look and fun to drive! Good luck
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Almost zero chance that windshield comes out intact if you've never removed one before.
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Yep...best to just net a new replacement when ready.

It only cost me 250 for a new windshield in my 2012 accord.

An early 90's CRX shouldn't be much more.

They remove / install and take away the old one.

plus your son will learn about the cost of vehicle maintenance when he pays for some / all of it.
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And the absolute, unfettered rage when it’s first trip down the Deerfoot results in a chip. Then, after a number of years, the apathy will set in and he’ll forget all about a nice windshield.
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Oh FN rights guys. Track will be open soon.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calga...orts-1.6218964

Auto racing isn’t cheap. But that doesn’t mean it needs to be expensive either. This would be a sweet opportunity for some organized class racing. Racing is fun as hell whether it’s in a Ferrari or a Fiesta. Let’s hope club events and maybe general public events are at least in the accessible range.
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Oh FN rights guys. Track will be open soon.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calga...orts-1.6218964

Auto racing isn’t cheap. But that doesn’t mean it needs to be expensive either. This would be a sweet opportunity for some organized class racing. Racing is fun as hell whether it’s in a Ferrari or a Fiesta. Let’s hope club events and maybe general public events are at least in the accessible range.
A subcompact racing league (Fiesta, Micra, etc) would be a lot of fun.
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Next step on my son's journey. Turns out our family insurance policy won't cover his car due to previous exhaust and intake mods. Where does one go to insure a customized vehicle?

On the plus side he got it running yesterday...a very excited kid!
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Next step on my son's journey. Turns out our family insurance policy won't cover his car due to previous exhaust and intake mods. Where does one go to insure a customized vehicle?

On the plus side he got it running yesterday...a very excited kid!
"Is the car modified"

"I dunno, I just bought it"
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Next step on my son's journey. Turns out our family insurance policy won't cover his car due to previous exhaust and intake mods. Where does one go to insure a customized vehicle?
Not sure if it still makes sense for a Civic, but Hagerty Insurance is specifically targeted at the collector/enthusiast market.
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Old 10-22-2021, 12:24 PM   #2338
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Next step on my son's journey. Turns out our family insurance policy won't cover his car due to previous exhaust and intake mods. Where does one go to insure a customized vehicle?

On the plus side he got it running yesterday...a very excited kid!
Hit up a broker, most should be able to find a market for the vehicle.
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Next step on my son's journey. Turns out our family insurance policy won't cover his car due to previous exhaust and intake mods. Where does one go to insure a customized vehicle?
Take the modifications off, call back, and get it insured.

Interestingly I have never in my life been asked the question if the car was modified.
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Take the modifications off, call back, and get it insured.

Interestingly I have never in my life been asked the question if the car was modified.
I may not have played it as coy as I could, but bottom line if they discover it was modded it is not covered in the event of an accident and would be considered an uninsured vehicle legally. So as long as he never gets in an accident then all good...
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