arniewallace
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Gave her a clean.
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Plug and play, with the oem "head unit" and wiring?Finally replaced the stock speakers in the rear doors (had done front a while back). Was really surprised to see the sticker on the magnet for the stock rated them at 20 Watts RMS.
The cheap replacements, which sound great, are rated at 180 Watts RMS/ 360 max.
I think you may be surprised at how little an amp it would take to melt down those 180W rms rated speakers. The Electrovoice EVM-12L is a professional sound reinforcement 12"-er with a 2.5" voice coil, and they are only rated for 200W rms.Finally replaced the stock speakers in the rear doors (had done front a while back). Was really surprised to see the sticker on the magnet for the stock rated them at 20 Watts RMS.
The cheap replacements, which sound great, are rated at 180 Watts RMS/ 360 max.
Not plug & play, original spakers have a 4 wire plug. Two of the wires (the black and white) are for the tweeter in the door, the other are for the speaker.Plug and play, with the oem "head unit" and wiring?
Would be interested in dling this after my next Timing belt, and a new turbo.
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Been thinking of doing that to my own car. Yeah not as cold here as it is for you, but I still have to drive at least 8 miles before I hit operating temp. And on the highway it dips on occasion.slid sheets of Coroplast in front of the radiator.
Here's the debate of the day. I've always used antiseize on the caliper pins as well, but I've been hearing lately this is not correct as antiseize is a poor lubricant for this application due to the granules in it, and can actually cause premature wear on components (think wet sanding), and can "dry" up leaving parts seized. Curious to hear others thoughts.Also cleaned and lubed (copper anti-seize) the caliper pins on both rear calipers.
I'd suggest that either the coolant temp sensor is bad, or your thermostat.Been thinking of doing that to my own car. Yeah not as cold here as it is for you, but I still have to drive at least 8 miles before I hit operating temp. And on the highway it dips on occasion.
Already replaced temp sensor, I have an OEM thermostat ready to go in, but lazy. Maybe tomorrow.I'd suggest that either the coolant temp sensor is bad, or your thermostat.
For a man of your talents, should be quick and ez. The thermostat fails or
sticks open, leading to slow warmups. The "dips" are likely to it not shutting down. I had similar symptoms. I'm up to temp on the gauge in 10mins.
I will do the pipe foam mod soon, we haven't had a frost yet
but.
I was told to use a synthetic silicone-based lube. Kind to the rubber boots over the slider pins, handles the heat, and doesn't dry out.Here's the debate of the day. I've always used antiseize on the caliper pins as well, but I've been hearing lately this is not correct as antiseize is a poor lubricant for this application due to the granules in it, and can actually cause premature wear on components (think wet sanding), and can "dry" up leaving parts seized. Curious to hear others thoughts.
Not really, maybe $20 shipped.Do the "grab handle" Sunglass Holders still bring a decent value?
I just had the windshield replaced on the wagon for the same reason. The old windshield was made by Fuyao so probably not OEM. It had been in the car since I bought it 10 years ago. It always had a couple of small cracks that I'd been hoping would grow big enough for insurance to cover the replacement but they never got any bigger. Finally got sick of the glare from the pitting and paid out of pocket. Wish I'd done that years ago. So much easier to see!I need to do the same - the original, 309k mile windshield in my 03 is horribly pitted. i'm putting it up for sale soon and it's one of the remaining items it needs. Plus - it impacts what days I drive it. Sun glare is very dangerous in NYC commuter traffic!
Not really, maybe $20 shipped.
I finally went for an App based garage control. It ties into the “door button” wires and adds a sensor to let you monitor if the door is open or closed. It also supports geofencing AND does not require a home smart hub system, just WiFi.
I went with the NXG-200, the going rate is about $100.Link?
You seem to have discovered the Oetiker Clamp...
cheers,
Douglas
Not all are created equal. The ones with a tongue under the clamping bit maintain a much more even sealing pressure. The ones w/o( that have just a single run of clamp strap around) are quite likely to leak just under the clamped bit.That's it! Now I know what to call it, {)
Not all are created equal. The ones with a tongue under the clamping bit maintain a much more even sealing pressure. The ones w/o( that have just a single run of clamp strap around) are quite likely to leak just under the clamped bit.
cheers,
Douglas