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Newer Hyundai Genesis vs older BMW 3 series

I drive a 2007 BMW 335i. (6MT FTW!) For me, the issues that spring up here and there are outweighed by the driving experience. If you're okay with doing most of the repairs yourself, they aren't that expensive to own. Only real pain is doing the water pump, which should be a preventative item...
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- Post #29
- Feb 1, 2016
- Forum: The Garage
What's New in Window Tint?

Got Huper Optik as well, paid extra for their 92% heat rejection film. (vs the standard 57% HR) Driving a black sedan, it made a huge difference in how my car handles Texas summers. Before, I was keeping the A/C all the way cold at 75% fan. Now I can turn it down to 50% fan and 3/4 cold.
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- Post #9
- Feb 13, 2014
- Forum: The Garage
The curious case of the disappearing coolant - 11/7/13 update...down again

I might have missed it, but so far no one has talked about bleeding the cooling system and whether it's been done. Regardless of whether it's pressurized or not, a lack of coolant means air will be in the system and create hot spots in the cooling loop. It's not unlikely that part of the...
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- Post #72
- Nov 15, 2013
- Forum: The Garage
Saw a couple secret cars today

Next Lincoln MKZ, based on the rear spoiler profile and taillights. Why do manufacturers camo-up their cars before taking them out for a spin? I get the idea of not spoiling sales, but other than that...?
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- Post #23
- Nov 11, 2013
- Forum: The Garage
FuzzyDunlops Toyota MR2 MK1.5 build thread.

...you're going to send Lavaheadache those cookies right? Seriously though. We here in AT Garage take cookies as no laughing matter. 'Grats on finding the source of your problem though, that's got to be a huge relief!
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- Post #488
- Oct 14, 2013
- Forum: The Garage
PSA: If you're replacing the intermediate steering shaft on your GM product.....

Hey I've got the clunk in my G6, is it something I need to replace ASAP or is it just annoying?
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- Post #8
- Oct 14, 2013
- Forum: The Garage
Car died the other week

I've known it would come for her one day or another, but one fatal Sunday morning as I turned on to the road home, death came for my baby's tired 7MGE. The day prior I was out and about, soaking up the sun and getting some lazy Saturday errands done. She was doing well early, but coming off...
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- Thread
- Jun 18, 2013
- Replies: 2
- Forum: The Garage
FuzzyDunlops Toyota MR2 MK1.5 build thread.

That's good stuff right there man! One day I'll be where you're at, for now the rod knock just keeps getting worse. Today it got deeper-sounding after a short drive. -.- Keep it going!
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- Post #442
- Jun 8, 2013
- Forum: The Garage
So it begins...

Right on man, planning on getting into an LS2 swap for my MK3 Supra soon myself! I've learned a lot planning out this swap, let me know if you have questions!
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- Post #36
- Apr 26, 2013
- Forum: The Garage
Son of a...! Car crashed during warranty repair!

Sadly that post will probably be buried by all the others demanding blood sacrifices from the dealership for an accident. Also just noticed you're a fellow Michigander. Sup! And of course my $0.02: Isn't this kind of stuff which insurance pays for? Like car accidents, when your car gets...
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- Post #46
- Mar 24, 2013
- Forum: The Garage
What car do you drive?

How do you like the SE-R and what's the MPG like? That's one of the cars I'm looking at for a DD while I work on my baby: Plans in the works for an LS motor with a couple go-fast bits, debating keeping the 225-width tires and tired 4.30 LSD in at first. :twisted: Over one year of rod...
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- Post #118
- Mar 24, 2013
- Forum: The Garage
Son of a...! Car crashed during warranty repair!

I can't be the only one who realized the car basically just pissed itself.
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- Post #35
- Mar 23, 2013
- Forum: The Garage
JCH13 - Turbo Miata Rehab Thread

Giggity. ...what were we talking about?
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- Post #168
- Mar 13, 2013
- Forum: The Garage
Anyone buy a Honda Accord in Charlotte lately ?

Can't comment on the quality of local dealerships, but TrueCar is showing an average sale price for the 2013 Accord Sport Sedan MT at about $23k, with a concentration of people paying MSRP. Common things that get the price down are: Being an owner of a Honda/whatever manufacturer brand you're...
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- Post #2
- Mar 12, 2013
- Forum: The Garage
Bolt on Turbo

Model-specific enthusiast forums will do a lot for you. Boosting is possible, but you need to find out what the motor and drivetrain will take, and should consider a limited-slip differential as part of the upgrade. The basic idea is that most engines are capable of about 5psi of boost, you...
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- Post #6
- Feb 26, 2013
- Forum: The Garage

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