Finally got wheels :D

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

congratulations on the new wheels...
now you can pickup your chemicals anytime without having to wait for me and work around bad scheduling...

[mrhasan]

Originally Posted by kien

congrats! imagine how much salt you're not going to be able to buy as funds are diverted to gassing, insuring, and repairing your new car

Thanks. Yah I "hope" I don't have to spend much on the repair

Originally Posted by Madreefer

Good for you buddy.
I watch CWD I hope we dont see you on that show

Thanks Bill But sorry to blunt the joke but wat's CWD?

Originally Posted by Coralgurl

Yup, my last car purchase has put a serious dent in my disposable fundage......

But congrats on your newfound freedom!!!!

Thanks Sheena

[mrhasan]

Originally Posted by Dearth

Congratz Raied welcome to the other empty wallet syndrome we call a vehicle...

Haha. Thanks

Originally Posted by eli@fijireefrock.com

congratulations on the new wheels...
now you can pickup your chemicals anytime without having to wait for me and work around bad scheduling...

Thanks Eli. And yah, no more bad scheduling

Anyhow, I know lots of you are very familiar with car mechanics and I found something out (even while test driving the car). There's an squeaking sound coming from the rear right side around the wheel. Its sounds like when you leave the trunk open and drive. No shaking while driving or mishandle. The noise gets prominent while on bumpy roads. So today, I gave some strong shaking and found the source of the noise. Its behind the right rear wheel (called axle or something?). Didn't want to spend money on mechanic if its not an issue (heard that its probably due to winter). Anyone got any idea? Here's a pic for reference:

[Dearth]

CWD = Canada's Worst Driver airing on discovery channel lots of Albertan's have made the show

[Coralgurl]

Originally Posted by mrhasan

Haha. Thanks



Thanks Eli. And yah, no more bad scheduling

Anyhow, I know lots of you are very familiar with car mechanics and I found something out (even while test driving the car). There's an squeaking sound coming from the rear right side around the wheel. Its sounds like when you leave the trunk open and drive. No shaking while driving or mishandle. The noise gets prominent while on bumpy roads. So today, I gave some strong shaking and found the source of the noise. Its behind the right rear wheel (called axle or something?). Didn't want to spend money on mechanic if its not an issue (heard that its probably due to winter). Anyone got any idea? Here's a pic for reference:

Shock or strut? I had a shock go a few years ago on a newer car, made a clunking noise going over bumps.

[mrhasan]

Originally Posted by Coralgurl

Shock or strut? I had a shock go a few years ago on a newer car, made a clunking noise going over bumps.

Hihi. I have absolute 0 knowledge But, over the head, I don't think its the suspension but rather something called "spindle" (found the name from a car diagram". That's where the sound is coming I believe.

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by mrhasan

Hihi. I have absolute 0 knowledge But, over the head, I don't think its the suspension but rather something called "spindle" (found the name from a car diagram". That's where the sound is coming I believe.

sell the car quick

seeing as you are not mechanically inclined, and had to look up the name spindle, (nothing wrong with that, just saying) make sure you get a few estimates on any work, and take some one who is familiar with dealing with shops and such so you don't get taken to the cleaners. I would say to look for grease nipples in that area and grease it up and see if the noise goes away, but if you looking at new bushings and such and can't do it your self it could get expensive. and imports are usually more expensive to fix than domestics.

Steve

[kien]

Looks like a job for WD40.

..I'm kidding btw. I don't know anything about cars. I barely even know how to drive one.

[Ron99]

Looks like there is a grease nipple on the end there. if it's just worn rubber bushings it's livable in the short term but could lead to increased wear of surrounding parts over time. Replacement might not be too bad on a Hyundai. Just look for a good independent shop. Don't go to a dealer. They will rape you.

Or do like me. Start a blog and get new cars to review. I have barely driven my own car over the last couple months. You guys don't want to know what I have for the next 4 or 5 days

[mrhasan]

Originally Posted by StirCrazy

sell the car quick

seeing as you are not mechanically inclined, and had to look up the name spindle, (nothing wrong with that, just saying) make sure you get a few estimates on any work, and take some one who is familiar with dealing with shops and such so you don't get taken to the cleaners. I would say to look for grease nipples in that area and grease it up and see if the noise goes away, but if you looking at new bushings and such and can't do it your self it could get expensive. and imports are usually more expensive to fix than domestics.

Steve

Well I would consider car to be like reef tanks; you learn with time Back home, we have designated chauffeurs to drive (you can get a very good one for $100/month!) and they would take care of everything and with any sort of problem, we would take it to mechanics since labor back home is dirt cheap. Hence my lack of knowledge but with time, I should be able to learn some basic things. I am quick learner

Originally Posted by Ron99

Looks like there is a grease nipple on the end there. if it's just worn rubber bushings it's livable in the short term but could lead to increased wear of surrounding parts over time. Replacement might not be too bad on a Hyundai. Just look for a good independent shop. Don't go to a dealer. They will rape you.

Or do like me. Start a blog and get new cars to review. I have barely driven my own car over the last couple months. You guys don't want to know what I have for the next 4 or 5 days

Thanks. I hope its a easy fix. I will be taking it to a mechanic to see what he got to say. I don't think its a big issue as of right now but I like my things to be without abnormality.

And about the blog, can you please PM me yours? And I don't think I can do such thing in any time soon :P

Originally Posted by kien

Looks like a job for WD40.

..I'm kidding btw. I don't know anything about cars. I barely even know how to drive one.

Yah. Understandable