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Old 04-16-2014, 09:16 PM
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Cravenspeed platypus tow hook mount

i really haven't seen anyone post a pic of a tow hook mount, i originally ordered the kit and the bolt was too long so i emailed cravenspeed and they sent me a shorter bolt that fits perfectly.

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Old 04-17-2014, 09:30 PM
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Confirmed today that I am losing about 1 psi/day from my front drivers side tire after getting a nail hole plugged.

Thing is I can't find the source even after spraying the whole thing with soapy water. Doesn't appear to be coming from the plug since no bubbles have formed.
 
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Old 04-17-2014, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by connor55
Confirmed today that I am losing about 1 psi/day from my front drivers side tire after getting a nail hole plugged.

Thing is I can't find the source even after spraying the whole thing with soapy water. Doesn't appear to be coming from the plug since no bubbles have formed.
1lb would be a awful sloooooow leak.

Maybe get a bucket and submerge that part of the tire in it and see if bubbles form in time.

Option 2 dismount tire and have it patched so you know the repair is good.
 
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Old 04-17-2014, 09:37 PM
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Yeah I am going to take it back after this long weekend and will get them to add a patch.

My dilemma right now is, I'm doing about 500 miles of driving over the weekend, so do I leave it on and monitor frequently or change back to my winter tires...
 
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Old 04-17-2014, 09:41 PM
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Yeah I am going to take it back after this long weekend and will get them to add a patch.

My dilemma right now is, I'm doing about 500 miles of driving over the weekend, so do I leave it on and monitor frequently or change back to my winter tires...
1lb a day isn't gonna hurt you.

I know it might be a pain but just check it every morning before you go about your business and add some air if you feel the need.
 
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Old 04-17-2014, 09:44 PM
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Nah it's not that annoying to do it, my worry is if the stress from hours of highway travel will worsen or accelerate the leak. Never really dealt with this before so have no idea what to expect lol.
 
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Old 04-17-2014, 09:47 PM
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Nah it's not that annoying to do it, my worry is if the stress from hours of highway travel will worsen or accelerate the leak. Never really dealt with this before so have no idea what to expect lol.
If the plug is in there it shouldn't have a problem getting worse.
I have seen people rip the plug when installing which might be the case here and you end up with a small leak.

If it bothers you throw your other tires on that way you have no worries.
 
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Old 04-17-2014, 10:04 PM
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I think that could very well be the case here. Hopefully the patch and plug combo will stop it altogether. Thanks for the info.

I think I'll be okay with keeping these on for the trip. Also don't really feel like changing my wheels right now if it isn't a big deal.
 
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Old 04-17-2014, 10:32 PM
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Just take one winter wheel/tire with you for a full size spare if you need it.
 
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Old 04-17-2014, 11:16 PM
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Did you spray soapy water along the rim edge where the tire is pressed over during install? Can sometimes be a hard to find leak there
 
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Old 04-18-2014, 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by MEATBABY
Just take one winter wheel/tire with you for a full size spare if you need it.
Good idea, wouldn't hurt to have backup.

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Did you spray soapy water along the rim edge where the tire is pressed over during install? Can sometimes be a hard to find leak there
Yep, well along the front of the rim anyway. Didn't see anything after waiting 15 minutes. If it's happening on the back I will find out come Tuesday when I take it back in. For now I'll just watch it closely.
 
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Old 04-18-2014, 11:10 AM
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Painted my rear deffuser

To lazy to take off the rear bumper so i just mask it with tape n paper in the end i like the result!
 
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Old 04-18-2014, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by connor55
....losing about 1 psi/day....can't find the source..........
Try this if you haven't yet: Take out the cap on the tire valve. Cover the exposed air valve with liquid soapy water or even a dab of saliva. Observe for air bubbles. Bet the leak is coming from there. Sometimes tire guys don't secure the valves enough on the reinstall. Tighten down and hopefully that solves it.
 
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Old 04-18-2014, 06:24 PM
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Put wheels, coilovers and aligned it today
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Old 04-18-2014, 10:54 PM
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My wife's car needed some wheels for the 15" factory tires in the summer. She wanted black. I got her these Drag DR-19s at Discount Tire.

 
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Old 04-19-2014, 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Speedlimitz
Put wheels, coilovers and aligned it today
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Looks good bud. Anymore pictures by chance?

Thanks -andrew
 
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Old 04-19-2014, 12:39 AM
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Thanks bro!

Yeah I thought about it a ton and I think this grille looks good with the halos, and the white goes well with my wheels. Hopefully I don't change my mind, but so far I'm loving it!


So did ICBC end up buying you a new mugen grille?

lol. if u love it the moment u saw it then you wont regret. for me loved the mugen lip nomatter how much i paid for it.. but when i first bought my J's wing off another retiring FitFreak member i kept doubting it. somedays i love it. somedays i'm like freak. what did i do?! lol.

collision repair shop had a mess of a time w/ the grill description i gave em. told em where to buy the replica, (for $60) get me this mugen badge off of ebay for $10. colour match it w/ SSM and since i bought the 'autobot' emblem from a local car detail shop, they didn't need to replace it. but looks like they wanted a 'plug and play' and didn't want a DIY job and shoved the $350+ pricetag for a real MUGEN grill under ICBC's nose. haven't seen it yet.. but should be getting the fit back by monday or tues!!!
 
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Old 04-19-2014, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by ajp2k3
Looks good bud. Anymore pictures by chance?

Thanks -andrew
Some quick ones I took
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Old 04-19-2014, 07:55 AM
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Getting an alignment for the ge today
 
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Old 04-20-2014, 09:37 PM
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diy maplight

Finally some nice weather to install the map light on the Fit. Love the extra light.
 


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