practicalenthusiast
Peter Monshizadeh
practicalenthusiast
Enjoys working on vehicles with poor reputations.

Check out one of my older posts - some of those items I addressed about a year ago. You have a very nice looking LS! Read more

True, I do have access to an enclosed garage, which I am tremendously grateful for. But the only “lift” I have are jack stands. I wish I had a lift. I would get into so much trouble with a lift. Read more

Oh you are definitely right! I didn’t mention it but there was a generous serving of penetrant applied beforehand. Read more

Thanks! The car just turned 176,000 miles. These are “known” issues on the forums, however owners usually only find out about them when they start getting the symptoms. Read more

The car being garaged the prior 20 years before I took ownership has a lot to do with the good interior condition. Don’t get me wrong - there are issues like tightening of the leather on the seats and the carpet on the door cards falling off. I just do the best that I can to maintain it with products that are easily Read more

Great work David! I’m sure you’ll get it going, sometimes you just have to step back from it for a while and rethink it. I really enjoyed watching your live feed last night. It was quite entertaining! Read more

Thanks for sharing - that’s pretty amusing but I can understand completely about the space. Someday I’d like to get more garage space for more projects. On the other hand, maybe that isn’t such a good idea... Read more

Thank you! I’m sorry to hear about your Z, it’s painful hear the story and see the aftermath of what was once a beautiful car. I have grown increasingly less obsessive over vehicles, whether it be 2 or 4 wheels. I’m enjoying them for what they are, fixing them as needed, and using them. I don’t put much thought Read more

Thanks! There were many points along the way where I played the “what could I buy for the money I’m about to drop” game. I just wanted one of these cars too much, so I pushed on! Read more

I read it, and now I’ve noted it! Thanks. More reason to keep the coolant fresh. Read more

Thank you - the car should be well over its stock rating of 300 at the crank. I don’t know the exact number, I haven’t been able to get it to a dyno yet. I have the boost set conservatively right now at 10 psi, and to be honest, it is fast enough for me! Read more

Funny you mention that. I actually took her out in the car after it was finished, went on a long drive out in the country, and asked her to marry me. The car is probably going to stick around for a while. Read more

Great work David! It’s interesting to see the inside of complex stuff. Read more

Sean, what is this? BMW something? I think I’m in love.

This could be the do-it-all machine I’ve been waiting for. Gotta have that traditional Honda colors paint scheme though!
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