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Re: New Member [schreiner007]
by thegraduate
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Oct 03, 2006 (6:08 pm)
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Replying to: schreiner007 (Oct 03, 2006 5:43 pm)
Congrats on the beautiful new ride! If it were me, I'd skip everything but the wing, foglights, and window tint. The sunroof deflector ruins the line (styling) of the car. Try the sunroof without the deflector... it doesn't blow hardly at all unless the windows are down (in my 2006 EX Sedan anyways)... No need for a deflector. You'll also notice a little black deflector that pops up when the roof is opened. May I ask why you want vent visors on windows? You can roll down the windows walking to the car (via remote), far outweighing the advantage of leaving windows "cracked" for the heat.
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Re: New Member [thegraduate]
by schreiner007
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Oct 13, 2006 (10:31 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Oct 03, 2006 6:08 pm)
Thanks. I just had the dealer install the fog lights and the wing and I have an appointment in Nov. to get my windows tinted. So far the car looks SWEET!!! As far as the sunroof deflector and the window visors go, I have already received them (didn't order them from the dealer though, I saved money by going through my local custom shop). Mostly for me they are just for looks, I had them both on the Solara and I loved them. I know that the windows automatically roll down from the remote key. But if I'm driving along and it's raining outside on a nice day the window visors and sunroof deflector allow me to open my windows somewhat and allow the cool air in without getting rain in.
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Re: Hello & Welcome! [seniorjose]
by sonolady
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Oct 14, 2006 (8:55 pm)
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Replying to: seniorjose (May 13, 2006 8:06 am)
I just got back on the forum tonight and saw where you stated "I guess you are one of those customers that is very hard to satisfy". Unless you know all of the story, then it would be very hard for YOU to decide if I was hard to satisfy or not. If you had read all of the post, you would have noticed I had a Honda with 205,000 miles that I truly loved. My kids decided I needed a new one because of so many miles on it. The tires were different and the ride was smoother. The sales rep told me another lady had just brought hers back and she also said the ride was rough. They told me it was the tires, but to charge to a different tire would void the warranty. I have 20,000 miles on it now, just as rough as before, but I just live with it. I noticed recently the tires looked low, so i had them checked and the pressure was in the 20's for all four. The book stated 35-?, so the guy aired them up. I am sure the car is fine, the tires are not, but until they have a blow out, I am not saying another word!! Is that satisfied enough?
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Re: Hello & Welcome! [sonolady]
by thegraduate
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Oct 15, 2006 (6:11 am)
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Replying to: sonolady (Oct 14, 2006 8:55 pm)
Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but changing to a different tire shouldn't void the warranty, right?
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Re: Hello & Welcome! [thegraduate]
by w9cw
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Oct 15, 2006 (8:13 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Oct 15, 2006 6:11 am)
The tire warranty and vehicle warranty are mutually exclusive items. When you took delivery of your new vehicle, you should have received separate tire company-specific documentation describing your tire warranty. Tires, and the tire warranty, are separate from the vehicle's warranty, so your salesman or service advisor is incorrect.
In summation, changing to a different tire will not void the manufacturer's vehicle warranty. Changing wheels, however, may create a warranty problem, especially if the aftermarket wheels have a different offset or size from the OEM wheels.
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Re: New Member [schreiner007]
by elroy5
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Oct 15, 2006 (8:23 am)
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Replying to: schreiner007 (Oct 13, 2006 10:31 am)
But if I'm driving along and it's raining outside on a nice day the window visors and sunroof deflector allow me to open my windows somewhat and allow the cool air in without getting rain in.
I have found that the moonroof deflector holds the water underneath it, even after the rain has stopped, and will not keep the water out when you come to a stop. And it really doesn't stop wind noise much. The window visors however are a must, if you want to leave a crack in the windows while driving. Any little crack without them will let rain and water come in easily. The nose mask can be a hassle to put on and remove, especially if it rains a lot. But it will save the front of the car from chips and bug stains, so it's your choice. I have been driving Accords with moonroofs for 15 years, and this is my opinion.
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Re: Hello & Welcome! [thegraduate]
by elroy5
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Oct 15, 2006 (8:31 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Oct 15, 2006 6:11 am)
Unless the aftermarket item installed on a car causes the need for a warranty repair, it will not void the warranty (from what I have heard). It would be hard for tires to adversely affect anything on the car, if they are the correct size. Larger heavier wheels may be a different story, because they can make things harder on the transmission, and or suspension.
Many people put aftermarket items on their cars, such as air intake systems and cat-back exhaust systems (not myself). From what Honda Technicians say, if the aftermarket item does not cause the need for a warranty repair, it will not void the warranty.
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Re: New Member [elroy5]
by pat HOST
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Oct 15, 2006 (8:56 am)
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Replying to: elroy5 (Oct 15, 2006 8:23 am)
I miss 1) wing windows and 2) rain gutters. There didn't used to be a need for window visors. 
Who here is old enough to know what I'm talking about? 
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Re: New Member [pat]
by elroy5
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Oct 15, 2006 (9:19 am)
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Replying to: pat (Oct 15, 2006 8:56 am)
I am old enough to know. My father still has a 71 Chevy Impala with rain gutters. Unfortunately that is one of the areas where rust has started.
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Re: New Member [pat]
by w9cw
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Oct 15, 2006 (4:33 pm)
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Replying to: pat (Oct 15, 2006 8:56 am)
Let's see: 1). Yes, I'm old, and I can certainly remember cars that used vent wings and rain gutters, and 2). I still have three vehicles with rain gutters - 1970 Volvo 144S, 1985 SAAB 900, and 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan ES - plus, one that has vent wings - the Volvo.
Still prefer both to the current designs, but elroy5 is correct, rust can form in the gutter area.
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