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#22 of 31 Re: Cleaning Accord aluminum wheels [janl] by hjc Nov 17, 2006 (5:16 pm)
Replying to: janl (Jul 05, 2006 11:06 am) Ummm.. I'm sure you don't mean household detergent, right? lol
#23 of 31 Re: Cleaning Accord aluminum wheels [janl] by fedlawman Nov 17, 2006 (6:56 pm)
Replying to: janl (Jul 05, 2006 11:06 am) I rinse my wheels with water, then liberally spray them with P21S or similar cleanser (Griots, Poorboys, etc.). I let the cleaner soak for about 3 minutes, then I use a wet brush and scrub the wheels clean. One final rinse with water and my wheels are clean.
#26 of 31 How to replace gearshift panel iluminating bulb on '03 Accord? by janl Jul 08, 2007 (6:43 pm)
On my '03 Accord V6 gear shifter panel iluminating light stopped working. Couldn't find any info on it in the user manual. How do I replace this bulb? Honda dealer where I service my car tells me to forget it since my dashboard shows the gear info, but I'd like to fix it and not for a price they quote me. Help. Janl
#27 of 31 wheel cleaning on accord by bvdj84 Jul 08, 2007 (7:01 pm)
Washing your car and wheels frequently will prevent this from happening. Also keep in mind that now that you have used cleaners on the rim, make sure you put something that will repel and keep grime, water off them. The cleaners essentially have taken all of the layer of wax or repellent off the wheels. Even putting coat of wax on the wheels will help alot, then that way the brake dust will not stick. Think of your rim like the way of your cars paint. Try not to be abrasive, you will scratch or make them dull. Once clean, Wax or some kind of treatment, and then try not to physically touch them from then on, each touch potientially leaves marks on clear coat, just like the paint. Clay bar and waxes will help alot getting it off. Wash rims frequently.   Just some tips, Good Luck!! Replies to this message: sammya_md (Jul 09, 2007 11:29 am) blane (Jul 09, 2007 12:16 pm) thegraduate (Jul 09, 2007 1:37 pm) and 1 more...
#28 of 31 Re: wheel cleaning on accord [bvdj84] by sammya_md Jul 09, 2007 (11:29 am)
Replying to: bvdj84 (Jul 08, 2007 7:01 pm) I am probably in the minority here, because I choose the passat 2.0T....the TSX does nothing for my stylish wise, and you can't get any go out of the engine till you get upto the VTEC. If you are going to pay that much for a car, I would rather go another grand or 2 more and get a MB 230...yes no fancy sunroof etc, but you get german engineering and a more fun car to drive   back to the passat 2.0t though....in a manual (who would want anything else), it is extremely quick..handles great and is unique....combine that with great incentives you cuold get now and a passat configured like a tsx feature wise would prob be cheaper..not to mention roomier and better on gas   the v6 accord while reliable is just bland styling wise not to mention way way too common for me Replies to this message: blane (Jul 09, 2007 12:16 pm) thegraduate (Jul 09, 2007 1:37 pm) sammya_md (Jul 10, 2007 7:36 am)
#29 of 31 Re: German Engineering [sammya_md] by blane Jul 09, 2007 (12:16 pm)
Replying to: sammya_md (Jul 09, 2007 11:29 am) sammya_md,   You mentioned the Passat and Mercedes 230 as being desireable due to their German engineering . That's all well and good, but the reliability problems that VW and Mercedes owners have widely reported in the past several years must also be considered. Your VW may have been satisfactory so far. But the statistics speak very loudly and I choose to read them carefully and spend my money as wisely as I can. No German cars for me until they improve their quality and reliability.   You wrote "in a manual (who would want anything else)". Apparently, even though most of the vehicles that I've owned have been manuals, the statistics (There's that word again.) are clear. Only about 5% of US buyers want manual transmission automobiles.   Style is in the eyes of the beholder. But I find the looks of the Passat to be quite "bland". Replies to this message: thegraduate (Jul 09, 2007 1:37 pm) sammya_md (Jul 10, 2007 7:36 am)
#30 of 31 Re: German Engineering [blane] by thegraduate Jul 09, 2007 (1:37 pm)
Replying to: blane (Jul 09, 2007 12:16 pm) Style is in the eyes of the beholder. But I find the looks of the Passat to be quite "bland".   I'm actually with ya on that one blane. The previous Passat looked like a more expensive car than it actually was. The current one is the other way around.   And, "German Engineering" is all I need to hear to know that I don't want that car. I need to spend time IN my car, not looking at it on a rack at the shop. I haven't driven, MB, but I have driven VW and Audi, and there was less responsive handling than I expected in both of these car brands (The Audi was an A4). I'm going into a field of work in which I'll likely not make a lot of money for starters, and I don't need to spend all my dough on repairs, something my friend with the VW has done ($2,200 by 40k miles). Replies to this message: sammya_md (Jul 10, 2007 7:36 am)
#31 of 31 Re: German Engineering [thegraduate] by sammya_md Jul 10, 2007 (7:36 am)
Replying to: thegraduate (Jul 09, 2007 1:37 pm) I realize no one in the US wants a manual, or few people. I love them, but see why people don't want to fuss with them. I was joking saying who wouldn't want one.   People have bad experiences with all types of cars. I am just saying the difference in the ride between a camry and the passat I got were completely different. I went straight to the VW dealership afterwards.   We'll see how the reliability is for the new passat generation in a few years, but I will continue to enjoy my car.   That's the thing about cars, everyone has their own opinions. I'm attempting to share mine and the reasons for going VW

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