u/Embarrassed_Lawyer_5

Long story short, parked the car a few years ago after motor made funky noises . Someone jammed the column. Just got it running.

No belt connected. Rod knock? Big oof.

Hey guys,
I have a 2006 GP that someone tried to steal using a screwdriver. I cannot get the key into the lock cylinder. What’s the best way to fix that? My understanding is that the lock cylinder/key is tied to the body computer somehow and those parts are not easily available.

I also cannot remove the lock cylinder because I can’t rotate it. Will I be able to replace the lock cylinder if i remove the column? What about coding a new key?

Here’s my car for reference. Thanks in advance.

I think we know what this guy likes every day.

Hey guys,
I have my suspicions but I’m curious what your thoughts are on the cause of the failure.

Combo:
Rebuilt LQ9 bottom end
243 heads
Fast 92
BTR LS3 Stage 3 v2 cam and upgraded springs

Issue:
Lost compression on 5 and 7 after about 300 miles. Most broken piston is cylinder 5 that made 35 psi. Cracked piston is 7 and made 45 psi. All other cylinders made 140-145 psi on a compression test.

It’s in a t56 thirdgen Camaro. Car was tuned by a pretty well-known tuner here in SoCal. Heads checked out straight and good by a local shop. Good seal on the valves.

I have an LQ9 with 243 heads in a turdgen Camaro. Running a 411 PCM. I see 2 or 4 credits as an option on the HPtuners website. How many do I need?

Round 2

Got the Mini all sprayed last night. Didn’t finish until after 1am.

It’s Purple Haze. I was hoping it would have had a bit more color change in different light but overall, I’m very happy with the final result. This is my first dip job.

I did have a couple learnings:

1. Cut the tight line with yellow tape first and then mask off that. Removal of the masking would have been a lot easier.
2. I have sausage fingers. Next time, I would make a pull tab for that cut line. I touched the dip in a couple spots. Darn.

Otherwise, a fantastic experience and this thing is going to look crazy good with the carbon front end that’s on the way!

Got the Mini all sprayed last night. Didn’t finish until after 1am.

It’s Purple Haze. I was hoping it would have had a bit more color change in different light but overall, I’m very happy with the final result. This is my first dip job.

I did have a couple learnings:

1. Cut the tight line with yellow tape first and then mask off that. Removal of the masking would have been a lot easier.
2. I have sausage fingers. Next time, I would make a pull tab for that cut line. I touched the dip in a couple spots. Darn.

Otherwise, a fantastic experience and this thing is going to look crazy good with the carbon front end that’s on the way!

Hey there,
First time dipper. I sprayed the roof of my car. I ended up getting a run, and then got too close and it blew the dip. Can this be fixed or should I peel and redo? Also, I got some tiger striping. To me it looks like I may have needed to lay it more wet, or tighter passes?

But this looks so much better. Incredible, really. Can’t wait to spray the rest of the car (different color).

Lastly, I couldn’t find naphtha at Home Depot. Lacquer thinner didn’t seem to really break the dip down. What product is comparable to naphtha?

Thanks for the tips. I used 1 quart of base and 1 quart of top coat. I have about 3 quarts of each left.

Car pulled out while I was merging into a lane. Fantastic avoidance. It was smooth and very quick on the draw. Impressed with 14.3.1!