by "Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
Published 03/10/2017 at 14:35
by "Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
Published 03/10/2017 at 14:35
Tags: Questions
STARS: 3
Pick just two things to change about your vehicles. For me, if this thing had a “Mute” button and actual engine braking then I would be annoyance free, completely. By the way, I currently have 96090 miles on the odo. Got it at the end of August 2015 with about 34,000 miles on it.
The WK2 has been the cheapest running and completely trouble free (though if I used cruise control the weird sequence to initiate it would be an issue). Of course reliability is why I bought a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7 “4x2" (that’s the trick, plus that’s when you could get a 6-speed on the Laredo X with the V8).
I love when a strange plan comes together.
"SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie" (sidewaysondirt)
03/10/2017 at 14:40, STARS: 1
It would be a hard top instead of a T-top and have no rust. That’s it. Everything else has already been changed.
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
03/10/2017 at 14:41, STARS: 2
More power, more range.
"RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht" (ramblininexile)
03/10/2017 at 14:42, STARS: 0
Filtered into my brain as “what two things would you change
on
your car?” so I was going to respond “the lower ball joints! HIYO”
"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
03/10/2017 at 14:44, STARS: 0
The gear ratios & put in a telescoping steering wheel.
"Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap" (ddadragon)
03/10/2017 at 14:47, STARS: 0
I want more gears for the highway.
"Audistein" (Audistein)
03/10/2017 at 14:48, STARS: 0
RWD —> AWD (should’ve bought that one but oh well)
Bigger fuel tank
"Amoore100" (amoore100)
03/10/2017 at 14:49, STARS: 1
Another gear for highway cruising. And an aux jack.
"Justin Hughes" (justinhughes54)
03/10/2017 at 14:49, STARS: 0
I just got my WRX, but I have answers to this question.
1. Tighten up the shifter. Too much slop in stock form. (Fixed with a Perrin shifter stop.)
2. It’s hard to drive slow because pushing the gas pedal down 20% turns into 80% throttle. Plus power drops off at the top end. A Cobb Accessport and OTS tune will fix that (just got delivered today!)
Not required, but since the BRZ and WRX use the same type of turn signal bulbs, I saved my LED bulbs from the BRZ and installed them in the WRX with a Diode Dynamics SmartTap flasher.
And I think I’m done. I pondered a Nameless Performance axle back like I had in my BRZ, but for daily driving I’m actually enjoying the relative silence. Am I getting old or something? :)
"jimz" (jimz)
03/10/2017 at 14:53, STARS: 0
1) Power windows,
2) diesel engine.
(2011 Ford Ranger Sport 4x4)
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
03/10/2017 at 14:54, STARS: 0
The way it idles at 3000rpm sometimes, and the terrifying front end clunk it has when it’s cold out.
"Ssfancyfresh" (scotttt)
03/10/2017 at 14:54, STARS: 0
Paddle shifters. My wife’s jeep has them. My A4 does not.
Remote start. Not a factory option on the A4.
"404 - User No Longer Available" (toni-cipriani)
03/10/2017 at 14:54, STARS: 0
Not BMW’s fault that my car doesn’t have the option, but I’m missing my split folding seats. But what IS their fault is the damn timing chain which might grenade, and there is no recall on it.
As for the Solstice, the transmission gearing. I think either an extra gear or a less aggressive overdrive would make it actually useful at lower speeds and bring up the fuel economy a bit.
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
03/10/2017 at 14:54, STARS: 0
Dunno. I’m tossed up between these two combos:
- Less squeaking and an actual aux jack that isn’t an aftermarket POS that hisses on me and won’t work when I’ve got a CD in.
- More power, manual transmission.
I mean, it should be obvious... and yet...
"RacingShark" (racingshark)
03/10/2017 at 14:57, STARS: 1
Gear Ratios. I don’t want or need to go 75 in second gear. I bought a manual because I like shifting.
Wish it had an Auto Dimming Rear view mirror.
"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
03/10/2017 at 14:57, STARS: 2
My wife’s Escalade has about 150hp more than my Cruiser and gets better gas mileage. I’m slightly insulted by it.
"MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s" (mastermario)
03/10/2017 at 14:59, STARS: 0
Come on, that’s a bit cheap. HOW are you doing that?
"MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s" (mastermario)
03/10/2017 at 14:59, STARS: 0
Turbo charge it and solid front axle.
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
03/10/2017 at 15:00, STARS: 1
Bigger fuel tank and a turbo, ls swap, diesel swap... take your pick
"E92M3" (E46M3)
03/10/2017 at 15:01, STARS: 0
Bluetooth streaming would be nice, as would a 12v (or usb) charging port that allowed you to close the change tray or center console.
I’m looking into installing a universal usb charging port in the center console.
"boredalways" (boredalway666)
03/10/2017 at 15:01, STARS: 0
More powerful V6 and roomier interior
(I have a W203 C240, wishing it was at least a W210 E320)
"AMC/Renauledge" (n2skylark)
03/10/2017 at 15:02, STARS: 0
1. 6-speed manual transmission.
2. Panoramic sunroof.
That’s it. My ‘13 Verano would then be perfect. The former was available (a rare option) on the turbo model. But I don’t need all that punch. The latter was also available in non-panoramic form. But since I’m dreaming, I’d want a big one.
"MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s" (mastermario)
03/10/2017 at 15:02, STARS: 0
Well I want to know your pick. Personally I’d go diesel, you can get both desires with one change.
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
03/10/2017 at 15:03, STARS: 1
1) Bigger back seat
2) The ability to pass people over 60 mph (Either power or gearing) It’s annoying not being able to pass people on the straights and then being stuck behind them in the corners where I could be going 20mph faster than them.
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
03/10/2017 at 15:04, STARS: 1
People who ls swap these end up picking up a few mpg and I know why. At 70 mph cruising engine load is over 50% according to my reader
"Honeybunchesofgoats" (honeybunche0fgoats)
03/10/2017 at 15:05, STARS: 0
1. A Bluetooth receiver. I don’t have nearly the ability or patience to make a custom case for it, and I wouldn’t trust anyone else to do it, so my Jag will live out its life with the factory stereo, even though I dearly wish I had Bluetooth.
2. A transmission that was durable.
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
03/10/2017 at 15:08, STARS: 1
Yeah a 1hdfte with 5 speed swap is my dream. You don’t gain a lot if power, even with a tune but the power I would have available to me at altitude would be up and mileage would be up to almost “terrible car” levels
"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
03/10/2017 at 15:13, STARS: 0
Less rust.
More sound (either exhaust or radio)
"If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent" (essextee)
03/10/2017 at 15:13, STARS: 0
There’s nowhere to rest your elbows while driving. Both the center and door armrests are too low to put your arms on and still hold onto the wheel.
The ways the passenger seatbelt rest when not in use reflects sun directly into my eyes on my drive home from work.
"dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford" (dtg11)
03/10/2017 at 15:20, STARS: 0
Fuel economy (I get 17-19 mpg per fill up) and maybe make the dash a more matte finish to reduce glare.
Honorable mentions: the front fascia isn’t the prettiest and needs one more gear for the highway, it sits at 2750 RPM @ 70 mph.
"LongbowMkII" (longbowmkii)
03/10/2017 at 15:22, STARS: 0
6 speed transmission
USB connection
"Trevor Slattery, ACTOR" (anacostiabikecompany)
03/10/2017 at 15:23, STARS: 0
New stereo head unit. New headliner.
"arl" (arl1968)
03/10/2017 at 15:30, STARS: 0
2017 GTI here:
1. Larger hooks under the rear grab handles. They’re so small you can barley hang one item of clothing on them. Go around a corner with any enthusiasm and all your clothes go flying. Whee!
2. A USB port that isn’t jammed back of the center cubby. The factory USB port is installed so far back you have to use 2 fingers, lots of cursing, and many machinations to install a USB cable. I swear I’m going to keep some needle nose pliers in the glove box, just to install the freakin’ USB cable. Why VW, WHHHHHHHYYYYYYYYYYY?
"interstate366, now In The Industry" (interstate366)
03/10/2017 at 15:33, STARS: 0
Electric power steering, 6th gear. And did I mention electric power steering?
"Noah - Now with more boost." (antriebverliebt)
03/10/2017 at 15:38, STARS: 0
Horrible stance - high as a tractor with wheels that were destroyed by the PO. New wheels and suspension this summer.
No A/C - fixed ASAP hopefully, this is supposed to be the hottest summer on record in New England.
"Party-vi" (party-vi)
03/10/2017 at 15:38, STARS: 0
Manual transmission in my E46. The ZF in there now is slow and clunky. I would also probably fix the butterfly valve on the exhaust since it’s too noisy at speed now.
"BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind" (briangriffinsprius)
03/10/2017 at 15:39, STARS: 1
I have a 16 Golf and have never had issue with getting a USB plug in. You must have real man hands.
My two gripes are the tiny fuel tank and stiff throttle pedal.
"CobraJoe" (cobrajoe)
03/10/2017 at 15:51, STARS: 0
Swap the EJ255 for a LS1 (or SBC, or old 5.0), and convert to RWD.
(Then I’d swap the seats out for something more comfortable, get better brakes, and swap out the wheels and tires for something better than stock BRZ wheels).
I really miss the instant torque of a V8 and the traction limits of RWD.
"itschrome" (itschrome)
03/10/2017 at 15:54, STARS: 0
engine. 3.5lt v6 LZ4 is soooo weezy but strangely fuel efficient. I’d swap out for a north star.
next is the suspension. spring/shocks are horrid. I’d like a Fe1 with struts up front and air in the back and all around independent rear suspension.
fuck I should have bought a Buick lucern CSX or another seville SLS.
"TheBimmerGuyWhoNowOwnsAChevy" (thebimmerguy)
03/10/2017 at 16:07, STARS: 0
Only two? I know I want more engine braking as well, but now I have to choose between less of a gap between 1st and 2nd or the rpms to go down faster, it hangs FOREVER.
"Xyl0c41n3" (i-am-xyl0c41n3)
03/10/2017 at 16:08, STARS: 0
The transmission.
I will never, EVER get another car with a dry clutch DCT. Ever.
My car is one of millions subject to a recall on various parts of the transmission. I got the clutch replaced under the extended recall warranty last year. It’s still a giant piece of shit, especially when shifting at low speeds, such as in stop-and-go traffic.
The other thing I would change would be the door locks. I can lock/unlock all the doors by turning the key twice in the front driver’s side door, but I can’t do that on the front passenger door. I can only lock/unlock that door.
There’s also a door lock control inside the car itself, where all the stereo controls are. If I’ve shut off the car, locked the doors and then, say, forgot something inside, then I can use the key to unlock the front passenger door, press the interior button to re-lock the car, close the door again and go about my day knowing my car is safely locked.
You can see the button at the top of this photo:
HOWEVER , let’s say I’ve turned the car off, locked it and realized I’ve left something in it, so I unlock the driver door and grab whatever’s inside. Then I realize I’ve left something else in there, but I’m closest to the passenger side, so I unlock that door with the key to grab the rest of my stuff. At that point, I can no longer use the interior lock/unlock button to lock the vehicle. I have to go all the way back around to the driver’s side and lock the car by turning the key twice.
In other words, once I’ve turned the ignition off, if — at any point prior to turning the ignition back on again — I unlock/lock the car from the driver side door, but then need to access the inside a second time, I can no longer use the interior door lock/unlock button to secure the vehicle again. I can only lock it again by inserting the key into the driver door and turning it twice.
It’s a relatively small quirk, but it becomes VERY noticeable and annoying when the layout of your home/parking area is such that it’s a lot faster to access the passenger side than the driver side.
"e36Jeff now drives a ZHP" (e36jeff)
03/10/2017 at 16:20, STARS: 0
ESS stage 2 twin screw supercharger and a B16 iRC coilover kit.
"gmctavish needs more space" (gmctavish)
03/10/2017 at 16:21, STARS: 0
1. Selectable AWD, instead of full time AWD
2. More power would be nice for passing
"Axial" (axial)
03/10/2017 at 16:26, STARS: 0
We talking about changes to the car, new, or changes that fix quirks and problems it has picked through age and use?
Assuming the former, I would go with A.) a polarized windshield that doesn’t delaminate and B.) this goddamn bodykit:
"Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen" (distraxi)
03/10/2017 at 16:28, STARS: 0
Toyobaru:
A seatback release system that remembers its original position so you don’t have to spend 5 minutes trying to get comfortable again every time you throw something in the back seat.
Adaptive damping so the ride could be softened off for long haul use: the existing setup wrecks my neck after about 2 hours.
Notice me not saying “more power”. That’s honestly not one of its problems.
"Schaef_Camaero Z/28" (schaefz28)
03/10/2017 at 16:32, STARS: 0
Camaro: Nicer interior finishes & 3.73 gears to replace the whiny 4.10's
Saabaru: A bit more legroom & a better 1-2 shift feeling
"Svart Smart, traded in his Smart" (svartsmart)
03/10/2017 at 16:50, STARS: 0
2010 Honda Fit Sport 5AT:
Different transmission (manual or dual-clutch if we’re in fantasy land, but no torque converter either way)
Better seats (something more Audi- or Volvo-like, with adjustable thigh support)
"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
03/10/2017 at 17:02, STARS: 0
either another gear(overdrive), or a higher gear( back to 3.07 from 3.73) the truck bounces off 4000 rpm right at about 70-ish, and it used to be quicker off the line with the 3.07s....... maybe put the heater lines back on, come winter. it was chilly this last year............
"Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell." (oppisitelock)
03/10/2017 at 17:22, STARS: 0
More power and lower cruising rpm. These kind of go hand in hand, as longer gear ratios wouldnt be possible with the power it has now.
"JRapp: now as good as new again" (jrapp)
03/10/2017 at 18:17, STARS: 0
I’m not sure I could narow it down to just 2. My DD is a 2007 MDX, which ticked many of the boxes for what we needed at the time, but there are a few annoyances, not counting things that need to be fixed.
1. Auto-dimming side mirrors. The inside one dims, but if I’m being followed in traffic by a bro-dozer, those headlights can be blinding.
2. A2DP BT interface, or some sort of an Android car play interface. I want to be able to see the track names for what’s playing, and skip tracks from the steering wheel controls.
3. RDS. How can a 2007 car not have RDS built in?
4. Better speakers. And I know this can be fixed.
5. Carpeted door pockets. Anything hard left in any of the door pockets will start rolling around and making noise.
6. Even with the 3.7L (which from what I gather is the largest displacement engine Honda has ever made), I would like more power (you can never have enough) via a Supercharger (and the sound/whine to go along with), which doesn’t exist for this engine.
But really, other than this, I’m pretty happy with it as a DD. It’s a bit bland, but that’s ok for this purpose.
"arl" (arl1968)
03/10/2017 at 19:34, STARS: 0
Oh yea, I should add the small gas tank to the list! And that last 1/4 tank seems to go FAST.
"BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind" (briangriffinsprius)
03/10/2017 at 19:38, STARS: 0
It’s because there’s a one gallon reserve when the car reads 0 miles to go ;)
"Shoop" (shoopdawoop993)
03/10/2017 at 21:46, STARS: 0
An exhaust cut out, and no dents
"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
03/10/2017 at 21:54, STARS: 0
1. if i had the time again, i’d buy a wagon
2. otherwise fine.