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We get a lot of fog here in Southern Cal. I mean a lot. I'd say more than half the days of the year we have fog in the morning. And if you live near the coast, you get fog almost all year long. And there's all kinds. Light fog. Thick, soupy fog. High ceiling fog. Etc. So, over time I've...

I used to own a GTI and that car just put a grin on my face everytime I drove it. Yeah. It had interior pieces break off. A couple of times I'd see a screw or a bolt on the floor and had no clue where it came from until something it was suppose to hold popped out! I remember having to tow...

The fog lights on the P5 is NOT useless. In fact it's very effective. It's supposed to be aimed down and project only a wide, short beam. Shorter than the standard headlights. That is what allows you to see in fog. If you aim the light upwards in fog, all you'll see is the light reflecting...

Captain KRM P5, you've got my vote. Those countries who are opposed to going after Saddam are all trumpetting their "reasons" why we shouldn't go. Except none of them (except maybe Germany) are really telling the truth. The truth is, all of those opposed are afraid that after toppling Iraq's...

I'd say after a cold start, let the car idle high for 30 sec before driving it off. Then, drive it easy for a couple of miles before getting on it.

Both the Acura RSX Type S and Jetta are very good cars for the money. Although, I would get the RSX before the Jetta. I've owned a VW GTI before and its quality was not that great over the long run. Anyway, both the RSX and GLI will most likely go out the door for $25k - 26k while a fully...

My leather is so far so good with 2000 miles on it. It's really supple but not loose and it definitely feels better than the cloth. It also looks very good.

I'm not really a big fan of Audi but I swear that your engine info is slightly inaccurate. Not trying to pick on you dude. But the VW/Audi 1.8T is rated in the following choices: Standard 1.8T on VW and Audis - 180 bhp Higher Output 1.8T available on Audis - 225 bhp The 225 bhp is their...

I'm not sure about that. 220+ with just a chip? All the chip does is up the boost pressure and adjust ignition and fuel maps. You will need to improve breathing (intak & exhaust) along with the chip to get that kind of power out of the 1.8T. You may need to replace the intercooler AND...

ABS prevents your wheels from locking up, thus allowing you to stop in a shorter distance. Locked wheels INCREASE stopping distances. It has little to do with turning while braking. Although, you CAN turn while applying full brake pressure if you have ABS since your wheels will continue to...

Why would you want to?

Racing Beat cat-Back exhaust: 5 hp Cold Air Intake: 2-3 hp Both at the front wheels.

When you're driving through stop and go traffic, use the manual mode. Get on the gas gently in first but shift it to 2nd before the revs go beyond 3k RPM. This should work on the auto p5's with the Tiptronic style manual. Does yours have that? If your P5 doesn't have the Tiptronic Manual...

Yeah. It's a big freakin' car alright. But it's suppose to have a 258 bhp V6 and sport suspension. Looks nice too.

It's not that the car "doesn't like to go into second....". What some of the guys are saying is the snychronizers are a bit slow so the tranny doesn't like to be shifted fast. That ALSO slows your acceleration times. The 1st to 2nd ratio gap problem has nothing to do with shifting speed...

The problem with the 1 to 2 shift is the gear ratios. The gear ratio gap between 1st & 2nd is too big and the engine has to "re-climb" back up to high RPM when you go to second gear. That's really why the P5's 0-60 mph time is 9 seconds when it really should only be 8 seconds.

Okay. So here's a race the P5 won! Coming back to work from lunch, I always take some backroads from the beach (yes. I work near the Beach!). So, as I was leaving a stop sign, a Chrysler 300M came barreling up behind me and began filling my rear view mirrors. I shifted up to third and the...

ALL women need to be told they're beautiful and you love them. ALL OF THEM. You have to re-assure them that. Especially if they're insecure like your girl. It's a must. Eventually, she will learn to trust you and her insecurity will fade.

God that's a beautiful race car. I would love to do what Foo does. Just go out and race my P5. If only I had the money I can quit this pesky desk job and just do what I love to do......

I think everyone here has given you some great advice. I've been married for 15 years! What's the secret? Love. Trust. Patience. Respect. Yup. That's it. Easier said than done. It's inevitable that women will give you the silent treatment. Just let her be. She'll talk when she's...