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Steve
Haven't heard much on MAPP II, have we set a "start time" for the festivities?
Steve
Pete
PF
I think I'll stick with stock "all-season" 185/65R14s on my LX. If I get winter tires, they'll be one size down.
Steve: With MAPP II, I don't know what time the festivities are going to start. Last year, it started around 11am, so it's pretty safe to assume it will be around that time this coming year as well. Maybe you and I will run into each other on the highway, because we are coming from the same direction. Can't wait for the festivities this year. Been looking forward to it.
Pete
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Bill
so, i went back to the dealer to address those scratches on the roof of my brand new black ES. he took it in and said they'd need it for a day to complete a "blending". i'm kinda worried that there'll be a visible difference in the blended paint and the original paint. has anybody ever had something like this done???? why couldn't they just use *a bit of* touch up paint instead?
'duh'
Incidentally, a set of Tokico adjustable struts, thicker sway bars, Eibach springs and 17" Momo rims might be in the near future for me. Might be doing some help for a friend who owns a body shop and gets parts at a HUGE discount! He needs someone to do the "takedown" or disassembly of damaged cars to prep for repairs...I've never done it but I learn quickly. He'll pay for my parts in lieu of paying wages. It's very tempting...MP3 handling at a fraction of the expense....if I do it I'll post pics asap.
Regards,
Pete
If you haven't taken posession than I agree...pass on the deal. There are tons of Pros out there right now...I know that all the dealers want to get rid of them.
Good luck Duh.
Pro_fan
'duh'
fowler3
When I bought my car the dealer changed out the original rims with 17" Limited rims & Kumho Supra 712s.
Recently I asked the sales manager about snow tires and I guess he decided to give the car's original set back to me free of charge.
Jason
She was driving a brand new Honda S2000 roadster, bright red with black leather trim. Said she wanted to break it in on the Interstates. The car she traded in on it was a Mazda Miata. This lady likes to DRIVE!
Yesterday, she had started out in Wilmington, NC, on the Atlantic coast and drove inland to Columbia, SC for a meeting; then up to Winston-Salem, NC; then back south to Charlotte, NC for the night. Her tour had started Tuesday in Cleveland, Ohio, where she lives. That's a lot of driving.
fowler3
Maybe your scratches were simply as fowler explained.
Keep us updated!
PF
My white 00 ES went in for some work about two months ago...a bunch of broken glass had fallen on it during a windstorm, causing dings and scratches on various parts of the car (after six weeks of ownership--very peeved), and I was in an accident in May (left front fender crumpled in).
I took it to a local place on the Allstate list, and they told me they would blend the new paint in with the old...the guy described it as "feathering." I was a little concerned, because Mazda White is a weird shade...really more eggshell than white.
I have to say though, that I couldn't tell where they had done the blending...and believe me, I've looked pretty closely. Not sure if it would be easier to tell with black paint--good luck.
Where was everybody last night? Very few people showed up to chat...
does it replace the cd-reciever or fits behind it or in the trunk?
PF
i pick up my vehicle in exactly 5 hours so i'll let u all know how those scratches came out (hopefully, it'll be blended nicely like yours, chicagopro)! for sure, i'll demand documentation on what was done to the vehicle in case the new roof paint fades or flakes! thanx all
'duh'
Good idea getting documentation. I hope it goes well for you! Hopefully I'll see your Pro around town some time!
PF
Honestly, ever since I took delivery of the Protege I'm not very interested in pricing anymore. Maybe I'm afraid I could get a better deal now!
Since there's always discussions on gas mileage I thought I'd post some coversion factors so we North Americans can compare apples with apples.
#kilometers/ #liters X 2.824809538 = Miles/Imp Gallon.
#kilometers/ #liters X 2.352145833 = Miles/US Gallon.
Example:
Since your last fillup you travelled 424 km. You top off your tank, it takes 40.2 litres.
424/40.2 x 2.342145833 = 24.7 mpg (US).
If you want to convert units for just about anything (area, volume, etc) I can suggest a shareware program (fully functional in free version) called 'Master Converter', version 2.53 or higher.
So that means that a few tanks ago I got 25 mpg (US) (mostly stop and go traffic). Then on a recent trip I got 33 mpg (US) (mostly highway travel).
I've also noticed that mileage varys greatly depending on which gas (i.e. different gas stations)I fill up with. Shell I've noticed is brutal for my Pro. Petro-Can is ok as is Safeway. I'm gonna give Shell another chance, mostly because you can get airmiles for filling up with gas!!
When I bought the polish I noticed that there were dozens of other products labeled as primer coats, cleaners etc.
thanks again
Hey, it's Friday! Just a reminder that the Friday Freeway Chat & Trivia Game chat is on tonight (5-6pm Pacific/8-9 pm Eastern). Hope to see you there!
http://www.edmunds.com/townhall/chat/freewaychat.html
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i went to pick up my car, and whoever did the "blending" blended a piece of dust or something under the paint! it looks like there's a zit on the roof of my car! all the dealer said was "look, i'm sorry that this happened, we'll take it in again and get it taken care of...and i'll personally inspect it to make sure it's done right"
AAARRRRGGG...
PF
shell seems to work best for my car, followed by petro-canada and then esso.
using shell, the pro has gotten 42mpg quite a few times (mostly hwy driving). i've noticed that the pro simply runs smoother and accelerates briskly with the shell stuff.
i've also used sunoco a couple of times but then decided against it ...didnt want to lower my mpg by using the alcohol oxygenated stuff.
i'm kinda stuck on shell for now ..but wouldnt mind trying petro-canada during the winter, since i've always liked their winter-gas.
i stay away from esso due to extremely high sulphur content in their gasoline.
i diligently monitor my mileage ever since i got the car, and my average so far is 38mpg (dunno how that translates into U.S. imperial figures)
I use BP gas and my LX 2.0 seems to like it. Use to use Citgo, but not many stations around any more. Notice the mpg seems to be going up,fewer fuel stops per week.
fowler3
Ask your dealer if any chips are in the doors before going to an audio shop.
This is another fowler3 tidbit.
fowler3
Had to have the POLICE, RAMONES, U2, SMITHEREENS, BILLY IDOL, and THE ROMANTICS. The 90's, I got old! JIMMY BUFFET, JAMES TAYLOR and Talk Radio. Now, I listen a little Country (MARTINA McBRIDE & THE DIXIE CHICS), new U2, and best of all, I revisited some of the great Classic Rock artists (ALLMAN BROTHERS, THE ROLLING STONES & TEN YEARS AFTER)!! What kind of CD's do you folks buy?
Respectfully,
Larry
I'm the same age as you and had an 8-track in my first car, a 72 Plymouth Duster with a 225 slant 6, a great engine that lasts forever. Unfortunately, 70's mopar products were rust buckets.
I'm stuck in the 80's and listen to: The Smiths, Thompson Twins, OMD, English Beat, Depeche Mode(old stuff) and the Pet Shop boys.
Lately, I've been enjoying some modern Jazz...Rippingtons, Paul Taylor, Peter White and Earl Klugh.
Hope the younger members don't find us terribly boring:)
Pete