Post something quirky about your ride!

"RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars" (rallydarkstrike) 05/06/2016 at 22:15 • Filed to: None

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Pardon the terrible flip-phone quality, but I always found it amusing that this is the LOWEST brightness Humdrum’s dash lighting can dim to......in person, it’s actually not quite as bright as it appears in the pic, but it’s still brighter than you’d think a “dimmest” setting would be!

Also....lemon-limey backlight coloring makes me want Mountain Dew...

What quirky things make you happy/sad/confused on your rides my fellow Opponauts? :)

scoob > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/06/2016 at 22:16

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You need some more fuel units.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > scoob 05/06/2016 at 22:18

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Actually I didn’t - car wasn’t running in that pic as the key is just set to Accessory, so the fuel gauge isn’t energized. :P

BJ > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/06/2016 at 22:21

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The rear vents in my 4Runner only provide ventilation if you’re using the “blow air in my face option”. Here in Canada, the defrost and split defrost/footwell setting gets a LOT more use (nearly 8 months of the year) so the rear seat basically never geta direct heat. It’s a good thing the kids have really warm winter clothing...

scoob > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/06/2016 at 22:28

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Ah.

TheVancen- In Pursuit of a Greater Payday and Car Parts > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/06/2016 at 22:29

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The fuel guage iny olds reads 3/4 of a tank until it has 1/4 tank left and the it just flops around depending in how hard I accelerate and corner.

XJDano > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/06/2016 at 22:33

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I just bought my wife a dodge caravan. The cluster is lit all the time which is a bit confusing wether the headlights are on or not, when the headlights are on, which there is no auto mode, one manually turns them on, a green light on the dash comes on.

On the equinox my wife drove for the last 10 years, had auto headlights and the green dash light was for DRL & turned off when headlights came on.

My metro has eaten two 2nd gear syncros.

Urambo Tauro > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/06/2016 at 22:33

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My handbrake lever is on the passenger side of the center console. So when I pull on it, I’m actually pulling at an angle towards myself, unless I lean over and plant my elbow on the armrest, which is really awkward.

I sometimes worry that I’m causing premature wear, since the mechanism is only supposed to move straight up-and-down. I’ve even looked into a RHD console/lever assembly, but it turns out they’re the same, and RHD drivers get to have their handbrake lever in a more advantageous position.

lone_liberal > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/06/2016 at 22:33

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In my DD Mercury Mariner the seat heater will sometimes turn itself on when the car is started. Since the button and indicator for it is down on the side of the seat by the door this can mean that my ass gets very warm before I realize what’s happening.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Urambo Tauro 05/06/2016 at 22:35

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Wow, that’s an annoying design...what car?

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > XJDano 05/06/2016 at 22:36

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Actually, I think constantly lit clusters are the norm nowadays, with there being a little light for DRLs and one for normal night headlights! I’ve never owned a fancier or newer car than my 2009 Accent though, so I may be wrong :P

random001 > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/06/2016 at 22:36

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First day I drove it to work, people were asking who bought the new Mercedes parked out in the lot.

I bought a Genesis...

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > BJ 05/06/2016 at 22:37

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It’s true, I’m in Nova Scotia and I use the defrost/feet option religiously all the time in the winter months and fall! Very odd....does air come out of it on the “split face/feet” setting as well?

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > lone_liberal 05/06/2016 at 22:38

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That seems like a really poor place for the switch and indicator...by the door? How the heck would you know it was on unless you were stationary and bent over to look? :S

1111111111111111111111 > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/06/2016 at 22:39

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My Miata gets a shimmy at 30 and 60. Haven’t tried 90 or 120.

Urambo Tauro > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/06/2016 at 22:39

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SN95 Mustang

Apparently someone thought it was more important to have the ashtray close by.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > TheVancen- In Pursuit of a Greater Payday and Car Parts 05/06/2016 at 22:39

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Well, that certainly seems helpful...I know the one in my Accent has about 200km to the first quarter of the gauge and less than 100kms in the last quarter of the gauge...must just be the shape and the way the float moves! :)

interstate366, now In The Industry > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/06/2016 at 22:40

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Sometimes if I turn Lucky’s headlights on, they won’t automatically open like they’re supposed to, and I’ll have to use the up-down switch. Also, when you cut it off, the fan will run for exactly 15 minutes, no matter how long (or not) the car was running.

jvirgs drives a Subaru > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/06/2016 at 22:40

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It is not possible to lock my keys in my car. (as long as the car battery and the key battery are both functioning)

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > random001 05/06/2016 at 22:41

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That is pretty funny! :D

That being said, I think the Genesis Coupes and Sedans are actually pretty nice looking cars! It may be “cheap Korean”, but I feel bad for the Genesis sedan as they sell much less of those compared to the Coupe, and the sedan really is a lot of car for the money - more people should give them a chance as a luxury ride, IMHO!

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Urambo Tauro 05/06/2016 at 22:42

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That seems like a required stereotypical Mustang need :P

lone_liberal > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/06/2016 at 22:43

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It’s an astoundingly stupid place to put it. When it’s dark you can see the orange glow from the light but during the day it’s nearly impossible. I’ve looked around and I guess it’s a fairly common problem on that generation of Mariner/Escape. There is no cure but most people think it’s the leather of the seat hitting the button when you get in.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > interstate366, now In The Industry 05/06/2016 at 22:44

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Huh...is the fan timer a factory thing? I know a lot of people will install timers to keep their engine running at idle to cool things down, or install a fan timer to cool their engine down after they shut it off....never heard of on from the factory on an older car! :)

Urambo Tauro > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/06/2016 at 22:46

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Later models had cupholders there instead of the ashtray... for that other stereotypical ’Murican need.

interstate366, now In The Industry > Urambo Tauro 05/06/2016 at 22:47

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94-01 Preludes are like that.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > jvirgs drives a Subaru 05/06/2016 at 22:49

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Pretty clever feature, actually! Reminds me of the original 1957-1975 FIAT 500 - it was designed to be impossible to lock the keys in the car as you could only lock it from the outside! :)

:D

Urambo Tauro > interstate366, now In The Industry 05/06/2016 at 22:49

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Is there a JDM fix?

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > 1111111111111111111111 05/06/2016 at 22:49

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Hopefully nothing major! :)

interstate366, now In The Industry > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/06/2016 at 22:50

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Not sure. I don’t remember the other two 3rd gen Preludes I’ve owned doing it, but on one the fan didn’t work at all. (My first car...what a turd.) If the other one was the same way, it was certainly quieter. I’ve been told it’s a common thing, though.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > lone_liberal 05/06/2016 at 22:51

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Have to love our North American engineering! :P

1111111111111111111111 > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/06/2016 at 22:52

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It’s common... If I go a teeny bit faster or slower it goes away. My mechanic races spec Miata, and when I mentioned it he laughed.

mazda616 > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/06/2016 at 22:52

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My S10 starts on the first crank upon cold startup. But, any subsequent starts...you have to let the fuel pump prime first, or it will stumble and take about 30 seconds to start. The pump is an aftermarket unit that just sucks. But, it's been this way for a year now so I just deal with it until I have to replace the pump someday.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > interstate366, now In The Industry 05/06/2016 at 22:53

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Hmmm, interesting! Sounds perhaps like it’s factory! I think some cars do have it as standard now that I think about it....I seem to remember there being a warning in the owner’s manual of our old Dodge Caravan years ago saying that the fan could stay on to help cool things down after it was shut off...

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > mazda616 05/06/2016 at 22:57

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No point in replacing something that still works, even if it’s not 100% perfect all the time!

Weirdly, I always turn the key and let the fuel pump in my Accent prime before I actually turn it to “Start” to crank....maybe I am just odd, haha! I don’t HAVE to, I just do out of sympathy as I would think it helps the engine start more easily and is easier on the starter motor as well due to less cranking. :)

interstate366, now In The Industry > Urambo Tauro 05/06/2016 at 22:58

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No, just checked and it’s on the right side of the console in both generations there too.

http://www.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/HONDA…

(warning: questionable mods ahead) http://www.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/HONDA…

Before 1994 the e-brake was in the middle of the console.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/06/2016 at 23:02

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The steering wheel is about an inch and a half off the center of the seat. and when driving, there's very little body roll considering its a body on frame SUV

TheVancen- In Pursuit of a Greater Payday and Car Parts > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/06/2016 at 23:06

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The tank in the olds is pretty much square, like everything else on the car, with the exception of the tires and steering wheel, so I can guess what’s it’s doing by how quick the top quarter goes. Hauling a 350 chevy around in the trunk certainly isn’t helping my fuel economy however.

interstate366, now In The Industry > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/06/2016 at 23:10

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Yeah, the owner’s manual says (more than once) it may run for up to 15 minutes after the car is off. Mine always runs for exactly 15 minutes, even if all I do is put the key into the the 2 position on the ignition and take it back out.

jvirgs drives a Subaru > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/06/2016 at 23:11

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It will sense the key within the vehicle and either not let you lock the doors or will automatically unlock them. Also if I were to drop my keys in the trunk and the doors are locked, it will automatically pop the trunk. Its kinda cool

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/06/2016 at 23:17

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Just like on my Tercel of the same model year, the vents on the Celica make a lot of noise on full blast but barely move any air.

C62030 > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/06/2016 at 23:20

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The sheer amount of smoking equipment. On a little 2-door, there are no less than four separate cubbies in the front for cigarettes, and 3 ashtrays - one in front, and one for each of the legless Barbies that can fit in the back.

f86sabre > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/06/2016 at 23:21

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The stock wing on my Evo VIII is entirely made of carbon fiber. The airfoil and inner center section of the uprights are clear coated, but the outer part of the uprights are painted. It is kind of odd. Also, the wing is not adjustable, but the Eco VII’s was.

Frank Grimes > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/06/2016 at 23:33

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MY alarm and keyless entry works sometimes.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/06/2016 at 23:37

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My on board computer in my M3 will calculate my remaining fuel range, but won't give me my average mpg or average speed. Average speed says 0.0mph and fuel economy is blank. I have yet to figure out why this happens because I feel like calculating range would depend on those two factors.

Matt Nichelson > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/06/2016 at 23:39

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Sometimes the radio in my car will stick in a certain mode (mainly aux from what I have seen) and there will be no sound. To make it start working again, you simply undo the seatbelt while the car is in gear and let the seatbelt warning chime come on. The radio will then start working again.

Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief > jvirgs drives a Subaru 05/06/2016 at 23:43

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I have the same and every time I close my trunk it beeps and pops the trunk back open as I seem to generally push the lid down with the keys in my hand — too close for my car’s liking and it gets confused.

Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/06/2016 at 23:47

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If the vapor barrier in any of my doors gets loose (the factory caulking holding the plastic sheet crumbles after a while) that car door will fill with water during a long rain or car wash. Doesn’t make it into the car, but if it’s a rear door and you don’t know about it, a gallon of water may come pouring out when you’re picking your kid up from school. Or, given enough time, you’ll hear water sloshing when you go around a turn and wonder what the hell that noise was.

JGrabowMSt > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/07/2016 at 00:18

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The HEMIWagon has 2010 Challenger seats up front, and they’re both power seats.

gmctavish needs more space > Urambo Tauro 05/07/2016 at 00:19

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This is the first SN95 interior I have ever seen with cloth seats. I like it.

gmctavish needs more space > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/07/2016 at 00:27

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My Blazer likes to lock and unlock its own doors unless I pull the fuse, which is how it is now. Also, the starter motor is original and only likes to engage for about a second. Luckily, the engine is comically easy to start, and always chugs itself to life from that little kick from the mostly dead starter. I thought about replacing it, but it has never gotten any worse, so I haven’t. Just carry a spare starter on long drives. the Subaru doesn’t really have any quirks, what I do find nice and unusual though is the handbrake lever is angled slightly toward me, so pulling it in a more natural direction doesn’t put later force on the lever.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/07/2016 at 02:49

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My car has VW's "undefeatable" ESP, which cannot be deactivated. Interestingly enough, if you hold your foot on the clutch pedal at the point where it just stops grabbing and just before you let go, it will stop using the ESP, allowing you to rip the front tires almost as if you didn't have ESP at all. I learned this trick on accident when I rode the clutch once, and it's helped me get good launces without bogging ever since!

Sam > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/07/2016 at 02:59

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My E34 has two sunroofs. I’d say that is pretty quirky. You can open them both, have one or the other open, and if they’re both open you can move the whole thing back and forth.

(This isn’t my car)

random001 > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/07/2016 at 03:25

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I completely agree. I found a nice 5.0 R-Spec for $19k with 50k Mike’s of warranty left. Find that in a Merc with 429 HP that will do 0-60 in 4.8 s, ride like glass, and run 87 pump gas. I’m blown away by the value in the Genesis.

for Michigan > jvirgs drives a Subaru 05/07/2016 at 04:23

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My Civic won’t let you lock the driver door from inside unless the door is closed (won’t open if it’s locked). So the only option to lock that door is with the key or fob from outside the car.

However, if you make the mistake of locking the passenger while it is open, you can lock your key in from that side... which I obviously don’t know from experience.

MuchWagon > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/07/2016 at 06:06

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A black car/limo company that operates out on my town seems to be switching over to them.

MuchWagon > lone_liberal 05/07/2016 at 06:11

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Or your passenger is a prankster.

MuchWagon > MuchWagon 05/07/2016 at 06:12

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With telepathy, just comprehended the location.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 05/07/2016 at 07:25

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Reminds me of my Accent! The wheel is pretty centered to the seat, but it’s slightly tilted sideways, so when holding it, your right arm is slightly more bent at the elbow than your left. :)

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > TheVancen- In Pursuit of a Greater Payday and Car Parts 05/07/2016 at 07:25

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You could....try removing it from teh trunk? :P

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > interstate366, now In The Industry 05/07/2016 at 07:26

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Sounds like it shouldn’t ALWAYS do it...maybe the temp sensor that triggers whether it stays on or not is borked? Not a big deal though, I imagine, other than premature fan wear! :)

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/07/2016 at 07:28

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Yeah, on full fan the vents on my Accent move a decent amount of air, but it doesn’t feel like much unless you set the HVAC to “top vents only” rather than “splt top vents/foot vents”...then it feels like a tornado to the face.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > C62030 05/07/2016 at 07:29

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Impressive! Hopefully they are filled with things other than cigarettes! :P

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > f86sabre 05/07/2016 at 07:31

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Very odd it’s not adjustable....seems like an odd move to go BACKWARDS technology-wise on a newer model. Cost savings maybe?

The wings on the VII and VIII always looked the exact same to me, surprised they’re not exactly! :)

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Frank Grimes 05/07/2016 at 07:34

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Sounds like my old 2002 Subaru Impreza 2.5TS....it had an aftermarket keyless system when I bought it. There must’ve been a short in the wiring for it as the car constantly thought a door was ajar and would leave the interior light on unless I turned it off....the alarm system WORKED, but I could never use it because it would think a door was being opened CONSTANTLY and would immediately set itself off...(considering the “This Side Up” side of the alarm electrics box under the dash was facing down, pretty sure somebody who was NOT a genius installed it, so a short didn’t surprise me).

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/07/2016 at 07:35

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Very weird...it would sort-of have to know how fast you were going to figure out how much distance you have left...and doing that would give you your economy as an average.....very odd!

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Matt Nichelson 05/07/2016 at 07:36

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That is impressive....how did you figure that out exactly? XD

BJ > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/07/2016 at 07:36

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Hmm, maybe. I rarely ever use that option!

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief 05/07/2016 at 07:38

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Aren’t you worried about rust? :S

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > JGrabowMSt 05/07/2016 at 07:38

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Very nice! Good call! :D

BJ > XJDano 05/07/2016 at 07:40

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Worst feature ever!

Most cars with DRL have this, because automakers are too cheap to isolate the dash lights from the DRL relay. So many people drive around with no lights on in the city because of this...

BJ > interstate366, now In The Industry 05/07/2016 at 07:42

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Many modern cars have electric fan motors and will run the fans after shutoff to aid in engine cooling. My VW does this most summer days.

f86sabre > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/07/2016 at 07:42

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Nope. The little panel on the outside of the VII wing, shown, allows access to the adjustment.

Edit: it is odd and I'm pretty sure it was cost savings.

BJ > interstate366, now In The Industry 05/07/2016 at 07:43

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Disregard my previous reply, your car is definitely weird!

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > gmctavish needs more space 05/07/2016 at 07:43

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Kindof a clever design to that handbrake then - always nice to see little touches where the engineers were thinking of those little sort of things! :)

Pretty hilarious about the Blazer starter...some of those old GM motors just lope along. :)

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 05/07/2016 at 07:45

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Just don’t abuse your new-found ESP hack to wear your tires down to nothin’! :P

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Sam 05/07/2016 at 07:45

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Wow, never knew that! Pretty cool piece of engineering! But I will have to add the fact that it’s in an old German car, so if it ever breaks I imagine the repair costs will kill you! :P

BJ > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/07/2016 at 07:46

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You need a fancy car like my Passat - it primes the fuel pump when you open the driver’s door. Such luxury!

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > MuchWagon 05/07/2016 at 07:46

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I don’t blame them, they are probably fairly reliable as well, considering KIA/Hyundai’s recent quality!

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > BJ 05/07/2016 at 07:48

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During the summer mine’s usually on just “face” set to a low speed (no A/C in my car :P ), but in the winter it’s almost always on “defrost/feet” or just “defrost” until things warm up and melt and then it goes on “face/feet” to keep me warm until I arrive. :P

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > f86sabre 05/07/2016 at 07:48

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Huh.....surprised I never really noticed that before!

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > BJ 05/07/2016 at 07:48

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Well la de dah! :D

Sam > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/07/2016 at 08:04

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If it breaks, you have to take the entire thing apart, so yeah. There’s at least a “emergency manual close” screw, if it gets stuck open.

JGrabowMSt > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/07/2016 at 08:17

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Fun Fact: Being a coupe, the Challenger only got a power seat on the driver’s side. Power seat was never even an option for the passenger side.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/07/2016 at 09:53

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The wheel is straight with the dash on mine. Toyota had plenty of space. Also weird is the steering feel is pretty good.

gmctavish needs more space > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/07/2016 at 12:13

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Yeah it’s more thought than I’m used to seeing put into something like the handbrake.

Yeah, most things about the Blazer are crappy it endearing depending on how you look at it haha

C62030 > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/07/2016 at 13:11

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The one in front of the shifter is the perfect size for my phone, so that’s nice. But the other ones have...very specific dimensions.

CaptDale - is secretly British > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/07/2016 at 14:07

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The 2006 Holden Monaro had this lovely electric climate control system that matches the radio

The 2006 Pontiac GTO has these awful knobs and vacuum actuation

Svart Smart, traded in his Smart > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/07/2016 at 14:19

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I commented on a different post that my ignition switch is between the seats, where I can’t accidentally bump it with my knee.

Also, like Zoidberg’s Celica, my car has an oversized steering wheel, which feels really nice. It also helps when I’m parallel parking: I don’t have power steering, but the large diamater helps me exert extra torque on the steering wheel.

Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/07/2016 at 15:03

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I’m more worried that I took my car to the dealer (rather than breaking/losing clips and having a door panel rattling for the rest of time) and after an expensive repair I had to take it back again as they botched the fix and two months later I had the same problem back in the same door.

Matt Nichelson > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/07/2016 at 15:51

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The first time it happened I just did a Google search for the issue and came across a post on one of the BMW forums about it. Apparently it is a known issue with the BMW business stereo that just happens every now and then.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Sam 05/07/2016 at 17:35

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Yeah, at least they thought that far ahead! A lot of companies wouldn’t...

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > JGrabowMSt 05/07/2016 at 17:36

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Pretty amusing, but it makes sense. That being said, I always thought Power Seats were sortof needless, TBH....unless somebody else drives your car frequently, it seems pointless carrying around all that fancy linkage/motors just to move your seat when it is pretty much “set it and forget it”...

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > gmctavish needs more space 05/07/2016 at 17:38

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Sounds like the same feelings I have towards the FIAT 126p I want to import someday! :D

Crappy, but charming, quirky and endearing! :P

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > CaptDale - is secretly British 05/07/2016 at 17:39

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The Monaro’s does look nicer, I completely agree - more “complete”, but I actually prefer knobs over Auto Climate control, maybe I am weird.... :P

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Svart Smart, traded in his Smart 05/07/2016 at 17:40

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Huh! Was Power steering an option on the SMART? I would’ve thought they all had Power steering!

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief 05/07/2016 at 17:41

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That would be very irritating...I had to take my rear trunk trim apart to fix/upgrade my car’s rear license plate bulbs and to fix my license plate mounts, and I managed to break two clips on two of the trunk hatch side trim pieces...hoping superglue or epoxy will help! :(

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Matt Nichelson 05/07/2016 at 17:42

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It just boggles my mind how that wiring is in any way connected....seatbelt - stereo? LOL

JGrabowMSt > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/07/2016 at 17:45

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Well, its my daily, and while I do agree with the “set it and forget it” and less weight, I have a bad back, so sometimes (read: often) I need to reposition to stay comfortable.

Svart Smart, traded in his Smart > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/07/2016 at 18:10

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Power steering was optional. I think it’s standard on the new generation (2016+).

Matt Nichelson > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/07/2016 at 18:56

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Funny enough, it is connected through a small speaker meant for the door chime. You can actually change how loud the chime is with the volume button. I guess with letting the chime cut on it resets itself.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > JGrabowMSt 05/07/2016 at 19:23

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Makes sense for you then! :) To each his own! I wish cars would let you tick boxes nowadays rather than “oh, buy THIS trim level to get that feature!” Would be so much more helpful...