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Re: Tribeca 2006 trailer hitch + transmission oil cooler upgrade? [drpeace]
by tupin
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Jan 03, 2007 (4:08 pm)
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Replying to: drpeace (Dec 31, 2006 8:03 am)
Check out http://www.scoobymods.com/index.php
Peaty has done that and has posted good directions and pictures.
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Re: Tribeca 2006 trailer hitch + transmission oil cooler upgrade? [drpeace]
by tls8th
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Jan 03, 2007 (4:47 pm)
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Replying to: drpeace (Dec 31, 2006 8:03 am)
Purchased my hitch through Draw-tite very easy to install no drilling required, bolts to underbody rear bumper supports. Complete hitch is hidden except receiver part. Took about 30 mins and a torque wrench to apply. Came with wire hookup, B9 has the plug for connection already there under storage bin in back. I did have to slightly widen the access hole after removing a plastic plug. Slightly enlarged opening thread wire through and follow-up with silicone. I also have a step bumper attachment from go rhino solid black goes into receiver can stand on to reach roof easier. Both great if you want pics I'm not sure how to do this.
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Re: Rear Camera for 2006 b9 With Nav [megreyhair]
by spence66
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Feb 07, 2007 (7:43 am)
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Replying to: megreyhair (Nov 08, 2006 10:47 am)
Walmart no selling unit for under $90
i have not installed yet
Also at Pep Boys
purchase wind guard for sunroof
helps big time
Looks good on black B9 as well
Eric 
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Re: SE Grill [cluelesspa]
by spence66
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Feb 07, 2007 (7:47 am)
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Replying to: cluelesspa (Nov 21, 2006 3:31 pm)
Car looks awesome
I have 7 pass. Black B9
Looking for new tires (i am at 25k in miles)
I am in CT so rough winter roads etc
Should i get 20 inch?
Are the all season?
i am on lease and return it in 2008
but also like look of 20 inch wheels but concerned about the handling in ice and snow
thanks
ESC
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Re: SE Grill [spence66]
by ateixeira
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Feb 07, 2007 (7:54 am)
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Replying to: spence66 (Feb 07, 2007 7:47 am)
I would not put aftermarket 20" rims on a car I was going to return on a lease. You don't know if the offsets will be compatible with the vehicle you replace it with.
-juice
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Re: SE Grill [spence66]
by morey000
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Feb 07, 2007 (9:11 am)
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Replying to: spence66 (Feb 07, 2007 7:47 am)
I wouldn't go 20" for wheels, as it will really limit the tire availability- especially if you want something with a little snow capability. There are a few good options for our size. One is the Yokohama Geolander- but check over with the VW Touareg forums (not the edmunds one) where there's a discussion of tires. The V8 Touareg takes the same size.
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Tire options
by morey000
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Feb 07, 2007 (1:56 pm)
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Replying to: morey000 (Feb 07, 2007 9:11 am)
For some additional traction in the snow- you can go with an on/off road tire. In addition to the aforementioned Geolanders, there's the Bridgestone Dueler (a few different models) and the Nitto Terra Grappler- that looks like a good choice in our size. If you're willing to spend a bit more- the Nokian WR's are supposedly top notch for the snow, and still very very good on road.
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Re: Tire options [morey000]
by jerrys2
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Feb 08, 2007 (7:58 am)
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Replying to: morey000 (Feb 07, 2007 1:56 pm)
Somewhat suprised to see that tires need replacement at 25k.
Anyone else had to replace tires yet? I am at 18k and would anticipate at least 40k (and one more winter here in Massachusetts).
Jerry
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Re: Tire options [jerrys2]
by occking
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Feb 14, 2007 (3:37 pm)
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Replying to: jerrys2 (Feb 08, 2007 7:58 am)
I have a little over 28k miles on my Beca, and, actually pleased that the tires seem to be wearing quite well. I had those Potenza's my 05 Outback, and replaced them at around 30k -- these seem to be holding up quite well. Only problem is I had one with a leak in the sidewall that was not repareable and I had to replace on at 19k. However, unless you look closely at all the tires, difficult to tell the difference between the ones with 28k and the one with 9k. I put a lot of miles on, about 3k per month so I assume before end of summer I will be looking for another set. Anyone with ideas out there what would give a quiet, smooth ride (get a very harsh, noisy ride on the Goodyears
LS 2's and hoping for something better. I guess there are not too many choices to pick from.
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Re: Tire options [occking]
by paisan
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Feb 14, 2007 (6:24 pm)
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Replying to: occking (Feb 14, 2007 3:37 pm)
You may be damaging your differentials by replacing a single tire. They all need to be within 1/4" circumference.
-mike
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