Let me preface this post by saying that I'm not proud. Nor am I cheap. However, in the case of being faced with spending $1000.00 on an exhaust system for a car that cost me $400.00, I had to explore some other alternatives.
The car will be making its second trip to Cleveland tomorrow, so we'll see how well my swill-fest patch holds up, as I've never had any luck with those stupid exhaust patch kits from Auto Zone. Maybe I should sell them my own kit and get rich off of it. It'd be simple; one beer can, two hose clamps and a small tube of exhaust cement. Viola! Not to mention, I could leave the beer can full so it would be even more appealing to the purchaser, and furthermore, a little dose of relaxation before the job begins. And hey, if I wanted to go upmarket, I could always sub in a Guinness can...
Last but not least, the car did receive a new left front caliper yesterday. I had replaced the right front caliper about a month ago due to leaking piston seals. I know it'd have been a lot cheaper to have rebuilt the caliper myself, but I've never been comfortable messing with them, and brakes are one thing I don't scrimp on. After the new caliper, the car had a hard pull to the right, so a new left one was ordered and when it finally arrived, was duly fitted. I gravity bled then power bled the front brakes, but will do a final 'manual' bleed on them today, which should sort everything properly.
I ask you though, dear readers, does the phrase "Champagne taste on a beer budget." apply here?
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