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I still haven't started it! Something weird is going on. Silly German engineering, I'm sure. I left it on the trickle charger overnight but it was stone cold dead again today. I think, likely, it keeps trying to wake up modules or something and draining faster than the trickle charger could put out. After work tonight, I disconnected the ground from the battery and put the charger to the battery directly. I'll check again tomorrow to see the state of charge. Might need a new battery to the tune of $180.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
What I noticed this time is that the heater would blow cool when it was reading hot, then blow hot when reading proper temp. So MAYBE there is air in the system that found its way there when first running the heat for the season. When I had it into the shop, they changed the thermostat and coolant. Maybe they didn't bleed it properly. I'll try that tomorrow.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
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Good strategy on the ML63 battery. How much current does your trickle charger put out?
There must be some smart (or at least lucky) planners at my company. They bought 200k units from Hertz at a discount when everybody thought the market was collapsing and then sold them in late summer and fall when prices were sky high. Most dealers did the opposite. They dumped inventory in the spring and then bought at inflated prices into a booming market. Now they’re stuck with all these high priced cars as demand shrinks.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
No. You don’t say. We have some characters too but the only one I have to fight to get cool cars are younger guys.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Might be past my pay grade to do that. Would need to call "the guy." How much do you charge to be "the guy?"
Someone in the Audi group generally mused about getting a test drive in the TTS to see what he could do with it on a canyon carving run we were on early Saturday morning. I finally replied back that if he could get me a test drive in a TTRS, I'd let him test drive my TTS to fulfill his wishes.
The Yokohama A052's are super sticky. They can make a decent driver seem very good n' fast.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I just put a new one on my wishlist. Mine is a Craftsman 2A/10A/50A, probably 15 yrs old now and not very reliable.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
I risked ruining the engine by driving a couple miles to a vague acquaintance's house to desperately knock on their door at around 0300. Thankfully, they were home and answered; otherwise, it is very likely I would have froze to death that night!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
But the dark color on the new MINI could already use a really good polish and now I’m thinking of getting an orbital again.
So I take it you’d recommend it? What type do you have?
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
Also good are TORQX and Rupes.
Also check Adam’s car care. They have their own brand.
@andres3 - I only do my own cars. It gets quite expensive to have someone paint correct and then ceramic coat especially if you get a coating with a multi year warranty.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I just do a nice clay and one step product. Good enough for cars that are fairly new.
I am ashamed to admit, but I don’t think the 17 Enclave ever got a full wax except the hood a few times when it got a little swirled or buffing out a fine scratch.
S60 has been waxed once since I got it Aug 2019.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
Could be a good deal there, though.
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2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
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I do have Griots spray detailer. That works really well for a quick shine. Impressive stuff.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
My next guess would be a flakey gauge.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
I'm a total sucker for the Griot's stuff ...
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
I have a Ryobi random orbital, which works with their interchangeable battery packs. It was much cheaper than other cordless models, as I also have a little Ryobi hand vacuum to use the same batteries.
At a MBCA event a few years ago, I won one of the Griot's wheeled car wash carts like in the pic above - I have no place to really wash a car, so I use it for car towel storage. It was filled with supplies, like a large car drying microfiber, supplies, etc. Nice prize.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
Guess I’m getting an early Christmas gift.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
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'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
Our "guy" had been doing some work on another client's car that he pointed out to us. I'm certainly no expert on Mustangs, but I'm sure some of you can weigh in on how special and/or rare this is? Also note that the owner apparently went to an event years ago and had Carroll Shelby personally sign the passenger side dash.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
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