***Official Car and Gearhead Thread***

[BigRedChief]

Seems like we need one on here to talk cars, mods and the coolness of your or their car.

Interested? Chime in

[SAUTO]

Hope it works out. Glad you didn't get raped

[frankotank]

Originally Posted by lewdog

Welp, I've got another subject I'm lost on.

Got back from the tire place after having them put the Gorilla wheel locks on. They said since the tires are 10 years old they normally wouldn't touch them but agreed to do that and nothing else. They said the tires have great tread on them since they were rarely driven but there is cracking showing toward the outside of the tire. They suggest getting them placed.

They are 10 year old Toyo Tires. 245/40R-19 98Z on front and 275/35R-19 100Z on back. What's the reason for the difference in tire size from the front to the back tires? I'm just assuming since it's staggered a bit and since it's RWD the bigger tires go in back? With these tires you would also never rotate then as those tires would never go on the front, correct?

I got the wheels and tires cheap from a friend who sold his vette. in a perfect world I'd rather have 275's all the way around so I can rotate them. but her ass is wicked looking though!

Here's a picture of the cracking they are doing. Thoughts on the cracking? As I said, tread is good with only about 10k use on them but again 10 years old.




If I did decide to replace them would I have to do different sized tires again or could I go same 19" tires all the way around and rotate them every 5k to increase longevity of tire?

I got the rims and tires together and the tires were 8 years old. in really good shape too. lots of tread left. I have a couple mechanic friends and they could tell by the numbers on the tires that they were 8 years old. they said anything over 5 years is suspect as rubber deteriorates over time. apparently you can get ripped off at some places buying "new" tires that in reality are years old. just spent 1200 on new rubber. 275 front 315 rear.

a car that powerful....hell even if it wasn't that powerful.....ditch 'em. a blowout at 35/45 is bad enough.......and I'm guessing you gonna be going a tad faster than that most times....

[frankotank]

Originally Posted by lewdog

New tires being placed now!

never mind....

[lewdog]

Originally Posted by frankotank

I got the rims and tires together and the tires were 8 years old. in really good shape too. lots of tread left. I have a couple mechanic friends and they could tell by the numbers on the tires that they were 8 years old. they said anything over 5 years is suspect as rubber deteriorates over time. apparently you can get ripped off at some places buying "new" tires that in reality are years old. just spent 1200 on new rubber. 275 front 315 rear.

a car that powerful....hell even if it wasn't that powerful.....ditch 'em. a blowout at 35/45 is bad enough.......and I'm guessing you gonna be going a tad faster than that most times....

Yea they've been replaced with Nitto Invo tires. 245 front and 275 back. I wasn't going to chance it so I went in the day after and had it done. Definitely not worth it to risk it!

And the guys at the tire place gave me a road when he said I can "test" the car as it rarely has cops.

[lewdog]

Originally Posted by Tombstone RJ

all the banks are gonna be closed at 6pm. If they like the car and give you cash, then you give them the car but NOT the title. Tell them that once the title is notarized, and all the paper work (title work) is done, they can have the title too.

If they are not comfortable with this deal, get a non-refundable deposit (say $100) and tell them you all will have to close the deal tomorrow, when you can finalize the title transfer.

A car is worthless without the title and a car is worthless if the title has problems or issues. So, you have all the power with the title.

(oh, and I will take a personal check when I sell a car, but I won't give anyone the car, nor the title, until the check clears).

Yea they have to get back for work by Saturday night so they plan to purchase a car tomorrow afternoon or early Saturday. So if they offer a check the process won't work as the check won't clear fast enough, right?

It's gonna have to be cash only right? Cashier's check wouldn't clear that fast either?

[SAUTO]

I have taken some cashiers checks from repo guys at the shop before, always just called the bank and checked if it was good before signing off.

[Brock]

A cashier check is a bearer instrument (same as cash). It's not drawing from an account that might be empty. So they're good as long as it's a legit cashier check. Cash is better than anything though.

[lewdog]

Originally Posted by Brock

A cashier check is a bearer instrument (same as cash). It's not drawing from an account that might be empty. So they're good as long as it's a legit cashier check. Cash is better than anything though.

Yes but Cashier's checks are also the most faked. Many on Craigslist say not to take them but I suppose calling the place and asking if it was a legal transaction there like Jason suggested would probably assure authenticity.

[Silock]

Best bet is to just meet at a bank

[lewdog]

Originally Posted by Silock

Best bet is to just meet at a bank

Yea I was thinking that. Have them deposit into my account. Once cleared have someone there notarize title, take plates off car....boom, done.

[SAUTO]

And I'm paranoid enough I googled the banks number instead of getting it off the check lol.


but yeah meeting at a bank is probably the best bet

[BigRedChief]

I decided to sell my Mustang. Listed it on Craigslist for $5K. Got a serious interested buyer. Buying for their 16 year old daughter. Trouble is I cant find the title now.

Got a form off the DMV website. Gets a duplicate title and transfers to the buyer. Don't know how they will feel about that but it is what it is.

Still got a maybe as long as a month before my car arrives. Just going to rent a car.

[lewdog]

Well had a dealer call me and brought car in since it was a by my work. I wouldn't have but it was a 5 minute drive. Said they would make it worth my time even though I clearly said I am just looking to sell I already have my other car. It was some jackoff juice head searching Craigslist in some little office and calling people to make offers. They acted like tards, didn't know the same of the car, kept saying Celia. I asked them why they stopped producing the Speed3 and he told me they just got new ones in, which is not possible. Used ones maybe but it's no longer in production so not knew douchebag. Offered me 3k which is more than I expected from a dealer actually.

Other people sound almost for sure and will let me know tonight after looking at final car. I was asking 5k but I know that's high and didn't expect it. I liked both of them so much being full-time students and working that I straight up told them 4k and it's yours. They were shocked and wife said I'm stupid for doing that. But I'd rather have the car go to someone who needs a reliable car and is in life working hard. I can sympathize with working and going to school full-time. They seemed like good people. I'd rather lose a few hundred dollars to make this happen for people I feel good about.

[SAUTO]

That's awesome and will come back around sooner or later...

I sold one today too lol.


Free car / repo got it for storage and an alternator.


Good money maker lol.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by lewdog

Offered me 3k which is more than I expected from a dealer.

Other people sound almost for sure and will let me know tonight after looking at final car. I was asking 5k but I know that's high and didn't expect it. I liked both of them so much being full-time students and working that I straight up told them 4k and it's yours. They were shocked and wife said I'm stupid for doing that. But I'd rather have the car go to someone who needs a reliable car and is in life working hard. I can sympathize with working and going to school full-time. They seemed like good people. I'd rather lose a few hundred dollars to make this happen for people I feel good about.

I've listed at $5K. Got the trade in for $3500 in my back pocket.

I had a guy text me that he loves that car and will take good care of it, he's a student and kind of broke and needs a better car. He did get some sympathy but not enough to sell it for $4,200 when I got a guy who says he will give me $5000 when he asks his mechanic about the electronics issues.

If my $5K guy falls through I may just sell it to the student. WTF do I care if the next owner loves the car as much as I did? That seems weird

I'm out another 6 weeks maybe before delivery. I need to pay for the rental car or I'll just keep driving it.