what bug's you the most(3rd gen)
April-24th-2003, 04:24 AM
#46
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Edmonton, AB
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Re: Re: irks..
Originally posted by hihoslva
I have found that I can "blip" the washer setting (very quick tap back on the wiper control stalk), and get the wipers to move up about an inch and stick there. It's tougher to do in this car than most I've had before, but it can be done to get the wipers to stick over the defrost vents.
I have found that I can "blip" the washer setting (very quick tap back on the wiper control stalk), and get the wipers to move up about an inch and stick there. It's tougher to do in this car than most I've had before, but it can be done to get the wipers to stick over the defrost vents.
The other method, that was mentioned to me by a local who frequents this board.. was not to turn on the heat inside the car, and then the windows wouldn't frost up.. but I tell ya.. if I wanted to freeze my *** off weathering the cold winters here, I would have kept buying bus passes and saved myself 20 grand.
April-25th-2003, 05:46 AM
#47
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Location: Vancouver
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I think the use of low beams for daytime running lights was a stupid move.. most other cars use high beams or fog lights but why low beams.. even at 70% the low beams will burn out faster.. just because of all the use..
April-26th-2003, 05:40 AM
#54
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Location: Berea/Lexington, KY
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Originally posted by THEGOLDPRO
i dont like the position of the power window buttons, everytime i want to open the driver side window i roll down the driver side rear window. it pisses me off.
i dont like the position of the power window buttons, everytime i want to open the driver side window i roll down the driver side rear window. it pisses me off.
April-26th-2003, 07:12 AM
#55
Show Layne some respect
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Long Island,NY
Posts: 2,458
**** - how did I forget this gripe:
Why can we NOT use the washer sprayer WITHOUT the wipers swiping?
I have ruined several sets of wiper blades this winter. All the windshield needed was a nice dousing with fluid to melt some thin frost that formed overnight. But instead, the wipers swish across it, which ruins them.
Sure - I could scrape it. But WHY? I'm pretty sure every other car I have ever owned allowed me to simply spray fluid without the wipers sweeping.
~HH
Why can we NOT use the washer sprayer WITHOUT the wipers swiping?
I have ruined several sets of wiper blades this winter. All the windshield needed was a nice dousing with fluid to melt some thin frost that formed overnight. But instead, the wipers swish across it, which ruins them.
Sure - I could scrape it. But WHY? I'm pretty sure every other car I have ever owned allowed me to simply spray fluid without the wipers sweeping.
~HH
April-26th-2003, 10:28 AM
#56
Slowtegé
Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 1,425
Originally posted by Mark_02DX
Hey...I like the beige interior! Better than the generic gray every other car has.
Hey...I like the beige interior! Better than the generic gray every other car has.
April-26th-2003, 12:41 PM
#57
whatever
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: cyberspace, where else?
Posts: 490
Yeah, I see what you mean. I think my seats are the same, but my dash & door panels look better.
My only gripe about the interior is the shift ****. I already wore the "nubbies" off one side, and it looks dirty, and won't come clean. I'm thinking about getting a wood one; should look nice with the beige.
My only gripe about the interior is the shift ****. I already wore the "nubbies" off one side, and it looks dirty, and won't come clean. I'm thinking about getting a wood one; should look nice with the beige.
April-26th-2003, 05:13 PM
#58
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Location: Knoxville, Tn.
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Maybe this is too big of a complaint, but more than any wipers or locks or anything else, why is my Pro5 SO DAMN SLOW! I like my car and all, but a few more horsepower straight out of the factory would've been appreciated.
April-26th-2003, 09:01 PM
#59
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Location: GA
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Is yours an automatic? Im surprised at all the complaints from the 130 HP P5 owners, as Im pleased with the performance of my 122 HP ES, and you all have 8 more HP and more torque than me.
Of course its not a race car, but I never expected it to be, thus maybe why I avoid disapointment.
It has more than enough power to get out of its own way, which is about all you can expect out of a car such as this.
Of course its not a race car, but I never expected it to be, thus maybe why I avoid disapointment.
It has more than enough power to get out of its own way, which is about all you can expect out of a car such as this.
April-26th-2003, 10:26 PM
#60
Use this to install stuff
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: State College, PA
Posts: 1,069
Originally posted by Mach 1
It has more than enough power to get out of its own way, which is about all you can expect out of a car such as this.
It has more than enough power to get out of its own way, which is about all you can expect out of a car such as this.
The suspension is capable of a lot more power, but it is not underpowered by any means when compared to other cars in the economy car segment...