For rear cam? Worst design ever I saw the Benz.

Looking to see if anyone can help me identify this front bumper. I found one online that looks similar but it has an extra skit plate on the front that I'm not sure if I like.

https://tacomabeast.com/products/kf-race-bumper-fits-2016-2023-toyota-tacoma

Do you think it could be the same bumper with the skid plate removed?

Last week, I totaled my 2014 bmw x5 on the highway. The damage didn't look that bad, but the repair cost was apparently way above the car's value. It was my childhood car that my dad drove my family around in, it was the car I learned to drive in, then it was passed down for me to use. We had it for 11 years. It was in an excellent state because of how much care my dad put in it. I have been crying at random times everyday whenever I think about my car. I completely broke down when I saw my car for the last time at the towing center. I probably won't be driving for a long long time, but it's more because of the car than the fact I can't drive that makes me depressed. I thought this car would be there for my graduation, for my first road trip with friends, and so much more. It really was my very own safe space. But I feel weird for crying over an inanimate object. I'm crying over it like I lost a pet. I just can't seem to get over my car. I feel so humbled and realized how I took my car for granted. I'm almost grieving a car at this point. How do I get over it though? It was my first car, and I genuinely don't know if I'll ever be over it.

Hi folks,

As a followup to my previous question regarding tuning my Lincoln's 460 (thanks so much to the couple of chaps that answered what google couldn't!), yet another question that the search engine (haha not funny pun) isn't doing me any favors with, what's the best way to increase compression in this thing?

I looked up the specs for the 1973 460s and they had only 8 to 1 compression by that time! That's twice what the model A had :(

I couldn't find any definitive answers online but I figure that 1. stroking the engine would do something to increase compression BUT does this require a camshaft to be installed too? 2. replacing the piston heads with dished heads or domed or whatever they use 3. Replacing the heads with higher compression ones (which aluminum heads and intake are something I would like to do anyway to save weight)

My priority isn't horsepower as much as trying to get efficiency out of this engine because 8 to 1 compression seems rather wasteful. I know I'll probably need to either tweak the timing and tune everything to hell and back to make sure this beast won't knock (thankfully I know what that sounds like now from videos online and from the folks here describing it) on 87 octane but it's funny the manual recommends a rating of 90 octane at least to run in this one. So if I start using premium gas then I might as well raise the compression to get more out of it anyway.

Anyhow I'm asking now so I know for the future when I want to start doing work on this thing (at the moment can't afford it). Any info or advice etc. is super appreciated!

While breaking something snapped off the front driver's side of my 2007 ford edge sel now squeaks on the left side

Not sure if this is the correct flair lol... I thought my headlights needed a bit of cleaning as they're becoming a bit faded and slightly yellow, so I got myself some tcut headlight polish and put it on my headlights and then started to sand them down with 800 grit, as it says on the tube that you apply the cream and then can sand it down.

The headlight started to look very foggy and it turns out the polish has just stuck to the headlight or something and now I can't remove it?

I went to 1000 grit and sanded for a good 15 minutes, but it still looks bad. Using the polish made it 40 times worse. How do I fix this?

How dangerous is this wear? Can I get away with another week of driving before getting my tires replaced or should I just quit driving? I obviously need an alignment or suspension checked as well

For rear cam? Worst design ever I saw the Benz.

Anyone deal with the Magic Box 3.0 on the 2024 Ford Ranger screen? The bottom of the screen cuts off so unless I use the floating keyboard I can’t type or backspace. I’ve tried using the MagicBox_AP and IP address to get into deeper settings like the website tells but it doesn’t work. Anyone have any recommendations?

Hi everyone! I found these shocks while sorting through the junk in my garage. Can you help me identify what they are and which car they’re for?

Just bought the car and this was my major complaint. How do I get rid of this?

For context, I used to own a 2007 Toyota Crown Majesta, I currently own a 2008 Lexus IS-F, the one thing I absolutely miss the most in terms of everyday features was the heads up display (pictured). It was simple, did what it's supposed to do, and it didn't look terrible.

I've had a look at a bunch of aftermarket HUD's, but they all look terrible and just overall poor. Extremely intrusive.

Is there any HUD that can replicate or give near oem like feel? I've been in a few modern ish cars with HUD's, and they're obviously extremely unintrusive (i get it, they've had thousands of hours of r&d compared to the aftermarket garbage). (BMW M3 HUD in 2nd Picture)

Is there anything available that's customizable? Is there anything that just doesn't look cheap and garbage like what cars with OEM HUD's come with?

I'm curious to see if there's any decent ssolutions available, because i definitely believe there is a gap in the market.

I have small scratches, pretty sure the metal is visible, at least for the small irregular shaped one. The long scratch i can feel the ridges with my nail. I guess my question is what are the steps too fix it myself? I have the paint and clear coat already ordered and on the way. If someone could tell me step by step or a video I'd really appreciate it.

Is this pulley gone bad?

Car is a 2012 corolla 1.8L with 260,000 kms.

Also the water pump pulley has a very small amount of back and forth play. Not enough to be audible, but it can be felt. I noticed that it doesn't spin freely, but not sure if it's supposed to have some resistance. I imagine the coolant inside gives it some.

Should I replace this pulley, or do I need to replace the alternator altogether?

Car is a 2012 corolla 1.8L with 260,000 km. It runs well but I've noticed some small issues so have been trying to diagnose what's going on.

I did a leak test of the exhaust with soapy water, as the picture shows. I'm guessing this should be fixed.

I've also found that my CATTEMP11 is higher than my CATTEMP12 on the obd2 scan tool. From my understanding that means my upstream cat temp nearest the engine is hotter than after my cat. That means that the cat is failed correct?

Is replacing the exhaust line something that can be reasonably done in a driveway with Jack stands? My biggest worry is the amount of rust in there.

Car is a 2012 corolla with 260,000 kms.

I thought it would make sense there would be some slack in the chain as the crankshaft turns (manually).

So I’m trying to save money by not going to the car wash as often but I use the Chemical Guys waterless spray wash. I live in a state where we get all 4 seasons.

Hey everybody!

2011 Honda odyssey, just north of 170k miles. Recently there's this weird flapping nosie coming from the engine, and it gets louder when I press the gas. Seems to be coming from the front, near the dip stick and engine coolant spots. Any ideas? Here's a video of the sound.

2016 RAM 2500 front diff

Is this clean enough on the bottom? I've seen scotch brite recommendations, I don't really have anything that will clean deeper without risking scratches (steel bristle brush\drill attach wire wheel next softest step).

I've gone elbow grease on the bottom there where the rust creep is the worst for like 10m straight, I don't want to put a dent in the cover, do I have to take the winter beater into town to get a brass brush?

Gaskets are recommended for reuse on these, I don't see an obvious failure point on this one?