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  1. Detrich

    LIGHT is not working

    i had the same problem recently too. my shop said they took out the control module for the front right headlight, cleaned it up, plugged it back in, and that seems to have fixed it. if it breaks again, they're almost 99% it's the module. it's a $300 part, so they were trying to save me some...
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    Rust on wheel hubs

    rotor and surrounding area rust is environmental mostly- namely because the car manufacturers save money and don't paint or use rust-proof components. after u wash your car, u will notice that the rust is especially more prominent. u can either drive around and brake hard to get rid of some...
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    2009 Z4 Info and pic

    the new z4 is seriously looking more and more like the Mazda RX-8, which is a huge compliment if u ask me. :) the 09's twin turbos on that z4 are going to kick some serious butt if they keep the car light. i do hope the 16x Renesis will step up to the plate in 2010 and be able to at least...
  4. Detrich

    changing speakers

    i've been wanting to know how to do this too. the triangular tweater on my front passenger side door has been a bit buzzy on certain radio channels. wonder if it needs to be swapped.
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    High Mileage and Maintenance

    besides the normal wear & tear items such as oil, oil filter, brakes, brake pads, brake rotors, battery, it might be a good idea to additional check the water pump, radiator, coolant reservoir, windshield wiper fluid pump, serpentine belts, engine mounts, control arm bearings, oil pan, moon roof...
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    What it is like to hit a deer

    i know it's wrong, but that video made me LOL for some reason... poor deer :(
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    Rear Doors won't open

    the kiddie locks are probably engaged. u need to disengage them from the outside and then open the doors, move the tab on the side of the door to "unlocked" position. then they will work as normal. (in case u didn't know- the kiddie door locks are to prevent toddlers/ kids from unlocking...
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    Road & Track - Top Ten Fast & Frugal

    LOL... frugal is a completely relative term then i guess to R&T. "In winnowing our list of test cars, we decided the car must be capable of exceeding certain thresholds including 0–60-mph acceleration of less than 7 seconds, a slalom speed in excess of 65 mph and an average EPA mileage rating...
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    Car Drying

    i would stay the hell away from mr. clean AUTODRY as far as u can- period. it will most likely cause long term damage in the form of water marks all over your clear coat. and, it will also leave chemical residue deeply etched into all your windows (glass) as well. that said, i tried the leaf...
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    Replacing Front Seat Elastic Magazine Holders?

    Has anyone here ever replaced the elastic magazine holders that are mounted behind the front passenger seats? If so, would you share the exp as far has how to remove those pieces and approx how much the part costs? Thanks! D
  11. Detrich

    Airbag light came on.....

    did u disconnect or remove any of the front seats? that will trigger the light as well. either way- safest bet is to have the dealer will need to clear the code for you and do a quick check. if the airbag system is malfunctioning, u'll want to know about it. will cost about $60-$80 depending...
  12. Detrich

    POLL:Which gets better gas mileage - Prius or M3??

    what's the fun in driving a bmw if you don't drive it hard? :)
  13. Detrich

    The Ultimate Delivery Program

    just my opinion, but given oil + gas prices these days, why would u want to take delivery of your car in europe, drive it around there, and then pay to have it shipped back to north america?
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    C/D Pits the M3 against a Turbo and a GT-R... Guess who wins?

    it's an interesting read. i don't think the gt-r is as elegant, but it's more about pure, unbridled performance. the pink interior of that porsche is also so feminine that i don't think i could ever stomach it. that said, the writers show their biases fairly clearly. the gtr- is definitely...
  15. Detrich

    well my friends...

    if you're leasing, then i'd say get the M3, beat the crap outta that thing, and then turn it back in. it's not your car anyways... but, if you plan on buying, then it's all about $ and badging. the M will hold it's value better than a 335i and have more prestige. but, the cost of owning an M...
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    Where to spray the lysol?

    i noticed that to prevent the AC from stinking, u have to use it often and alternate between recycled and new air running at high fan speeds.
  17. Detrich

    battery question!!!!!!!!!!!

    if your car is a 1998 model year, then that means by now (2008) the battery should have been replaced-at minimum- at least once. (maybe even more than once if u bought a cheap aftermarket battery.) if u r still trying to recharge the original battery that came with the car, then that is a...
  18. Detrich

    Pontiac G8 looks too much like a new M3

    congrats. make sure to post some pix when u get it :) but, $80k is too much for me, as would a $900/mo car payment. but, the m3 is a definite beauty and worth pining for. maybe, someday i guess... :) personally, i like finding a car that's a good bang for the buck, fun, and then paying it...
  19. Detrich

    Porsche nearly crashes

    the one ahead also fish-tailed slightly.


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