I swapped GTI PP brakes onto my GSW TDI last year. It’s time to buy pads finally. So happy to get rid of these ultra dusty OEMs. So I should be shopping online for Golf R pads, correct?
Looking at EBC Reds, Hawk Ceramic, iSweep 1500s. Any other ones maybe I should consider?
Just get Hawks.
I saw that video. It’s infuriating to watch.If you want to see a saga of a guy dealing with a cop who wasn't familiar with the law
https://www.reddit.com/r/ElantraN/comments/x19t6b https://www.reddit.com/r/ElantraN/comments/xedav2 https://www.reddit.com/r/ElantraN/comments/xydfmr https://www.reddit.com/r/ElantraN/comments/zk9v0h
If you don't want to go through the whole thing, just watch the 2 minute video in the first post to see a moronic officer who has no idea what he's talking about. Feel bad for the guy, it's now been 5 months, and he still hasn't been able to get his car back on the road.
tl;dr summary: Cop pulls a guy over in a bone stock Elantra N for having the exhaust in Sport mode. Suspends his registration, sends him to get it inspected. Inspection station tests his car "wrong". By the books, it should be tested in the default mode when you start the car, they tested it in Sport mode. It fails, and can't be re-tested until he provides proof it is fixed. Goes to Hyundai, they can't give him any "proof" that is sufficient, since there is nothing to fix, the car is stock. Registration stays suspended. Hired a lawyer, court date next month.
They're hex sets......Looking at ball end hex sets, does anyone have a recommendation for which ones/ size to get?
Bondhus are supposed to be very good. Buying cheap ones has cost me significantly more in terms of rounded fasteners that then needed to be cut/drilled out. I'm buying Bondhus next time around, I'm tired of allen keys giving me issues.Looking at ball end hex sets, does anyone have a recommendation for which ones/ size to get?
I have a "will I use this more than 5-10 times" rule for harbor freight, if I will, I spend for the nicer tool.Bondhus are supposed to be very good. Buying cheap ones has cost me significantly more in terms of rounded fasteners that then needed to be cut/drilled out. I'm buying Bondhus next time around, I'm tired of allen keys giving me issues.
e: the Harbor Freight allen key sockets I bought have been good. the Kobalt, however, not so much. YMMV, I'm a big fan of Harbor Freight but certain things I'm willing to spend more on. Largely flare nut wrenches, and battery tools.
It really comes down to this, and what I think the likelihood is that I'll need to use the warranty. I didn't have great results with the polished wrenches, meanwhile my Tekton set has been fantastic. The ratchets, impact sockets, jacks, and yes jack stands -- the non-recall ones -- continue to serve me well. Hell, even the torque wrenches test very well, and I've got several grinders that just keep on kicking.I have a "will I use this more than 5-10 times" rule for harbor freight, if I will, I spend for the nicer tool.
I have the same rule but there is a floor to it.I have a "will I use this more than 5-10 times" rule for harbor freight, if I will, I spend for the nicer tool.
I have the same rule but there is a floor to it.
A hex set is a hex set. A 3/8 drive extension is a 3/8 drive extension. As long as they don't break (which I haven't had issues with HF on those) they're perfectly acceptable. I don't see the benefit in spending more on them.
Now a socket wrench or a torque wrench, I'll spring for something nicer because there is a difference in quality.
Very much agreed, though I'll use a cheap 'right tool for the job' before using a nice 'it fits, so send it' tool -- looking right at HF impact sockets versus spendy chrome sockets, when on the impact.I have the same rule but there is a floor to it.
A hex set is a hex set. A 3/8 drive extension is a 3/8 drive extension. As long as they don't break (which I haven't had issues with HF on those) they're perfectly acceptable. I don't see the benefit in spending more on them.
Now a socket wrench or a torque wrench, I'll spring for something nicer because there is a difference in quality.
How bout some rotor recommendations
How bout some rotor recommendations
StopTech slotted, love them. I got this set:How bout some rotor recommendations