Well, using a jackstand as a gage, I spun the wheel with it still on the car (jacked up in the air of course). Sure enough, the other wheel that was on the right side of the car, and went through the nasty stuff, had a very slight bend.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
How to check if your wheel is round
In the aftermath of running over this nasty stretch of road, I visibly bent one wheel. I had to figure out a way to check the roundness of the others.
Well, using a jackstand as a gage, I spun the wheel with it still on the car (jacked up in the air of course). Sure enough, the other wheel that was on the right side of the car, and went through the nasty stuff, had a very slight bend.
Well, using a jackstand as a gage, I spun the wheel with it still on the car (jacked up in the air of course). Sure enough, the other wheel that was on the right side of the car, and went through the nasty stuff, had a very slight bend.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Junk in the trunk
I just realized, I carry a lot of stuff in the trunk of my car. Most I rarely use, but in those emergency cases.... I'm damn glad I have them:
Jumper cables
Mini tool set
air compressor
breaker bar
steel tube- serves as another breaker bar I can slide over wrenches when I need more leverage
tire pressure gauge
couple small towels/rags
It's rare I need to use the stuff. I could leave most of it in the garage like the tools and air compressor. But every once in a while..... I've jumped a few cars. Helped a couple people change tires (breaker bars came in handy). Added some air to a few peoples tires.
Jumper cables
Mini tool set
air compressor
breaker bar
steel tube- serves as another breaker bar I can slide over wrenches when I need more leverage
tire pressure gauge
couple small towels/rags
It's rare I need to use the stuff. I could leave most of it in the garage like the tools and air compressor. But every once in a while..... I've jumped a few cars. Helped a couple people change tires (breaker bars came in handy). Added some air to a few peoples tires.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Resolve carpet cleaner, it'll knock your socks off!
Well, it'll take the color off at least. I was using the Resolve stuff in the carpet shampoo machine and I had my black socks on. As I was working across the room, I noticed a black spot on the carpet that hadn't been there before. What the heck? I just went over that spot! Turns out that the Resolve was causing the black of my socks to bleed out/stain/whatever you call it. Next time, I guess I'll do it barefoot, or wear white socks.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Can't be stopped in football on the beach
So I've been playing in a flag football beach league. One thing I've noticed, there's really no stopping anyone on short pass plays assuming people make the catch. All it takes is for the receiver to make one move/cut, and the defender can't stay with them because of the sand. At least that's my excuse :)
Monday, May 3, 2010
Sunday, May 2, 2010
That's gonna hurt....
Stupid torn up roads. 15260 block of Mulholland Drive, just east of the 405. My steering wheel is now about 10 degrees to the left to go straight.
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