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Forum: Honda CR-V & Element
08-07-2013, 10:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,501
Posted By chimmike

Re: 2007 CRV convert to 4wd...what's needed?

Good point, but wouldn't it still need some sort of trigger from the ABS sensors to note wheelspin?

Either way, wife talked me into buying her a pilot, so we got a pilot 4x4. Just when I thought...
Forum: Honda CR-V & Element
08-04-2013, 09:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,501
Posted By chimmike

Re: 2007 CRV convert to 4wd...what's needed?

I looked underneath, exhaust should easily clear a center-running driveshaft.
Forum: Honda CR-V & Element
08-03-2013, 04:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,501
Posted By chimmike

Re: 2007 CRV convert to 4wd...what's needed?

lots of views, nobody has any info?
Forum: Honda CR-V & Element
08-03-2013, 04:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,161
Posted By chimmike

Re: how often add coolant

Is it at minimum after running or after sitting, engine cold?
Forum: Honda CR-V & Element
08-03-2013, 11:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,501
Posted By chimmike

2007 CRV convert to 4wd...what's needed?

Let's skip all the "just buy the 4wd model" crap, considered it, and this is the better way to go for me. Parts can be had for ~$1500 that I know of.

I already know I'd need the rear diff and...
Forum: Welding / Fabrication
04-24-2012, 11:42 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,656
Posted By chimmike

Re: beginner advice for aluminum welding (tig)

How do you guys clean the aluminum before you weld it? Scotch brite pad then acetone?
Forum: Welding / Fabrication
04-14-2012, 03:19 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,766
Posted By chimmike

Re: What did you add to your toolbox today?

I can't afford nice tools, so I buy what I can afford.

Picked up the harbor freight horizontal/vertical band saw today. Just need to get the blade adjusted right and it'll cut perfectly. Very...
Forum: Welding / Fabrication
04-09-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,766
Posted By chimmike

Re: What did you add to your toolbox today?

Picked up a 14" chop saw from a cnc shop that is closing down for $35.

go on craigslist for the tampa bay area if you guys need any CNC machines, major shop tools. This guy is selling everything.
Forum: Welding / Fabrication
04-08-2012, 12:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,575
Posted By chimmike

Re: mandrel bend cutting

Nice work man!
Forum: Welding / Fabrication
04-08-2012, 12:15 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,766
Posted By chimmike

Re: What did you add to your toolbox today?

Added a 8" ryobi bench grinder today. Obviously not jet-quality, but the damn thing is pretty much SILENT, smooth, and plenty powerful for the mild metal fab I'll be doing!
Forum: Welding / Fabrication
04-03-2012, 05:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,622
Posted By chimmike

Re: Can I convert 240v plug to 110v plug?

how is this possible without a two-pole circuit breaker?
Forum: Welding / Fabrication
04-03-2012, 04:45 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,766
Posted By chimmike

Re: What did you add to your toolbox today?

Swapped to a lens and #10 cup on the EZ-tig.

hooray for newbie welding.

and :thud: as well to the 4 grand tool box. Very, very nice though.
Forum: Honda CR-V & Element
03-11-2011, 05:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,136
Posted By chimmike

Re: 3rd gen V economy mods

I disagree with you 100%. Manufacturers build motors to meet emissions standards first, then for economy.

If an engine does not have to force exhaust out of the system (i.e. backpressure) it is...
Forum: Honda CR-V & Element
03-09-2011, 12:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,136
Posted By chimmike

Re: 3rd gen V economy mods

Really? Are you really going there? I'm not even going to address that.

the fact is, with responsible driving, an easier inlet and outlet path for air will increase efficiency, no question.

am...
Forum: Honda CR-V & Element
03-09-2011, 06:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,136
Posted By chimmike

Re: 3rd gen V economy mods

The things that apply to me are common sense and I already do them.
Not use a/c? You're in Tx, you surely know heat. I work in an office, I can't show up to work every day in office attire sweating...
Forum: Honda CR-V & Element
03-09-2011, 05:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,136
Posted By chimmike

Re: 3rd gen V economy mods

hawkze, thanks for wasting bandwidth. If I wanted to be a tree-hugging dick sniffer, I'd move to San Fran and drive a prius.

Eclectia-Thanks, that is actually helpful. I know ethanol decreases...
Forum: Honda CR-V & Element
03-07-2011, 08:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,136
Posted By chimmike

3rd gen V economy mods

Looking to improve mpg's on my 07 fwd V.
I'm not sure I want to go with 0w30 oil because I'm in FL and our summers are very hot and very hard on engines.

Thinking K&N drop in filter for the...
Forum: Honda CR-V & Element
03-03-2011, 11:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,998
Posted By chimmike

Re: Honda CRV towing trailers

if you're only towing short distances, it'll tow that boat okay. Highway/long trips could be riskier unless the trailer has brakes.
Forum: Classifieds: Forced Induction
01-07-2009, 09:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 734
Posted By chimmike

Re: FS: B-series IC piping and precision fmic

thanks for the bump
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