Recent content by jacen

I had a belt tensioner replaced this morning after hearing a slapping or knocking noise. I heard this noise mostly with a hot engine, ac on, at idle. My fear was rod bearing or, to a lesser extent, fuel knock. I hope the tensioner was the actual problem, but as it was clod, wet, and I was...

Awesome work! I wasn't having the problems described in this thread so I didn't know if mine came with the newer code or not, and according to this it does. Thanks!

I received a recall notice in the mail. It said to turn in both front all-weather mats to the dealer, and new front all-weather mats would be shipped to me when they are available (4-6 weeks). A new set of carpet mats will be included too! Probably to make up for all the salt and snow that...

I was in the appalachian mountains of West V in a bad snowstorm. I put snowtires on the car in late november and drove cautiously and had no problems.

I like it the way it is. I didn't want, and don't need the weight of, 4wd or AWD. Granted, on day 2 i put snow tires on it so I haven't pushed it too hard in any corners, but it feels good now. I'll be having fun with it all summer no matter what this article said. For torque steer, try...

I researched before I bought my 07. I couldn't find any tests conducted with side airbags, but saw some other vehicles rated with and without side airbags. The airbags on those cars made a large improvement in the rating.

Do you have any more pictures of the engine?

Now i understand completely. Thanks for the table!

cool, thanks (drive)

Could I choose to limit 1st and 2nd gear? Can I choose a different limit for 1st than I chose for 2nd? Can the Emergency Brake Assist be tuned down? It is too touchy for me.

I measured it at 60mm (2.36"). Seems pretty small for a turbo.

I don't have a digital camera. With the engine off, stick your head down there and push the pedal with your hand. You'll see the areas to cut away based on where the pedal hits. Make sure you cut a little extra because the mat can pivot a little around the holding tab in the floor. Test fit...

I had the same problem with correctly installed all-weather mats without the normal mat underneath. I looked at the mat and pedal afterward and it definitely isn't cut right. Or wasn't, cause it is now. I trimmed it and the clutch area as well. The parts cut off won't see much salt and water...

Air is 79-80% nitrogen, most of the rest is oxygen, then a small amount C, H, and O compounds, so nitrogen isn't really bigger than air particles. Nitrogen fill is drier, as you mentioned, which helps reduce expansion. Their is some talk of better tire life without the oxygen on the inside, i...

Yep, I have my 16" steelies without TPMS mounted and balanced at tirerack. I haven't noticed anything but the light, which does not bother me.