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As long as you cut the right wire...nothing. Although I also went a step further and disabled the automatic headlight sensor. That thing went off in the slightest bit of shade and driving the roads in New England you get a lot of shade spots. So I just disabled it. If they only had a sensitivity adj...

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Your DOT inspects headlights? Mine pulled the car into a bay wrote down the VIN, backed it out and passed me. Since it's a 2005 they don't do many checks on the car unless it's belching smoke.

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DRL is easy to disable. Some used a wire clip but since I hate DRL I just went under the steering wheel and pulled down the DRL module (it's labeled as such) and cut the wire.

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Seeing that makes me miss my standard Civic.

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http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=38452 http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=31075I'll just leave those there. Pics may be gone in some posts but the basice jist is this:-Silverstars are rated for 300 hours of life. Your typical OEM halogen is rated for 1000 hours.-Silverstar Ultras are rat...

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Or just find a really slick/wet road and hit the gas from a stop or while taking a corner to see if it kicks in with no noises.Take a look underneath to ensure the differential and pipings are in good condition and not leaking as well. Remember the system is mechanical and not electrical, so slippag...

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Watercleaning inside an engine? That's right about up there with "blinker fluid" and "go fast stickers". You can use water to clean the outside of the engine but since water is not combustible it will not be effective, nor should it be used at all.

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I still have my flag outside as always. But I put out the small flags along the garden edge in front of the house as well.

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Well tallies are in.I'm gonna be doing something else, taking some bonus money and paying off the car in January. Then I can frame my title

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I stick with my Castrol GTX 5W-30 for the Matrix. Pure dino juice, no synthetics.

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Enjoy this years masterpiece

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Sweet I'll pickup the gear lube and pump this weekend for a little under car time. Coolant is being handled as well.Brakes are fine, all other items have been checked recently, air and cabin filters have been replaced consistently (most recently about 3k ago).

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The cap comes with it you don't have to use it. Just spray and then use your trusty long reach scraper. Although in my experience once this is sprayed on you can either just brush the rest off or use your wipers.Note when using it is best to remove snow voering first.

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Oops. Yes plugs were changed at or just before 100k. I went with NGK IR instead of the stock Denso's. Cooling will probably be a dealer job to handle before it gets too cold out. And I will look into your thread on AWD differential.Edit: I need to do the Transfer Case and Rear Differential correct?E...

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So I'm close to the 120,000 mile mark. So far I have the following done fairly recently;-New Battery Duralast Gold(less than 1 year old)-Serpentine Belt Goodyear Gatorback (60-70,000 miles)-Brakes serviced regularly-Tires rotated every 6k-New tranny installed at about 100k (car had 80k on it at the ...

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For future reference, get yourself a couple of cans of this

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I stopped into a Verizon store last night (real Verizon, not a Wireless Zone). Was told that because of my tenure and my New Every 2 contract, I can upgrade in January so I am going to stick it out for the Holiday season. Hopefully by then some new phones will be out that interest me more.

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$20 early upgrade is not a bad charge. Our new plan started in January of this year. I had the LG EnV Touch which was fine but after a dip in a pool I had to revert to re-activating my Storm 9530 to avoid paying tons of cash to upgrade early. I'm thinking of just coughing up $200 and getting a simpl...

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I am hoping that Verizon can do something about my phone. They know the Storm I is such a horrid device, nobody should deal with what I do when using a phone. It's hard to use it's basic operations without stalls, timeouts, freezes, reboots, etc. If they could just give me a phone at a fair price wi...

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I had the insurance on my phone but I got rid of it. Why in the world would I want another Storm if this one broke.

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Yes but the phones on Verizon are all FULL price which means $300-400 for a phone. Way out of range of what I want to pay. I don't trust buying a used phone either. Like I said I can't sit on this phone until the end of 2011.BTW I live in the NY area (CT) so service here is not a problem with either.

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I currently have Verizon, but was offered by my U-Verse rep on the phone today a pretty good offer to switch. I'll break it down here:VerizonPhonesBlackberry Storm 9530 (worst phone ever made)LG EnV (non touch)Plan (per Month)$119.00, 1400 minutes (not rollover eligible), unlimited Verizon to Verizo...

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I figured it would be average mileage in a few years given I've cut my driving down probably at the very least 75%. I went from putting 20k plus a year on this car and oil changes just over a month a part to maybe 100 miles a week if that and oil changed on a 3 month schedule. Saving on tires too as...

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Right now I'm at 117,000ish in a 2005 Matrix XR AWD. Oil changes, one tranny flush, tires, brakes, and keeping it clean. Oh and one serp belt change thus far. I take the train to work now so driving has been cut from 50 miles a day commuting to maybe half a tank of gas a week tops. It now has a gara...

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It's so enticing when your fiance says you can do whatever you want (i.e. buy a new car). But her car is paid off and under 100k and mine will be soon enough. That's all money in the bank. Not to mention I take the train to work and drive on weekends only

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Probably within the next year I'll either own my Matrix or get something new. Here are some options I've tossed around. I would love a new car (who wouldn't), but the idea of putting $350 a month in my pocket is so enticing.

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I've used nothign but Castrol GTX 5W30 since day one with my 05 AWD XR and at 117,000 miles strong.I still get an average of 28-30mpg in an AWD.

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I know the MS3 is 2300lbs. I would have to summize that with new tech and gear and safety stuff in the Focus it will run closer to 2500. It seems they may market the MS3 more hardcore (i.e. only with a manual) and the ST towards a more upscale feel.

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http://jalopnik.com/5638227/fo...lobalAside from tastefully done body kit and interior appointments, this car is a letdown for me. Sure 246hp is nothing to laugh at, but by 2012 it will already be behind the competition. Subaru offers 265hp in the WRX w/ AWD. And the cousin Mazdaspeed 3 already has ...

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Very nice.If you put some PlastX on a buffer with a pad similar to the 8006 you can really polish it up in the end.

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that picture makes more sense than any writing. They could have explained that the bolt was part of the arm (welded on). the C-clamp worked great for me though. I used a large one with the orange clamps you use for wood. Very easy and no labor required for moving the tensioner. unorthodox but a fun ...

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Used them back in our swimming days to dry off quicker when out of the pool. I have always used them on my car. If it falls on the ground, a quick rinse and squeeze and they are clean. It's crazy how much water they can hold. I always put it away damp so it does not dry out. Otherwise they are a pai...

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I love my snow thrower. 28" dual stage Craftsman with electric start.

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Congrats! At 116,000 I'm on my 3rd set of brakes and 3rd set of tires. One tranny flush done at around 60-70k, no coolant flushes to date, and one serpentine belt at about 60-70k.

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All those in the path, be safe. I live in CT so we shouldn't get much but a few gusts and rain. However I will be taking precautions:-batteries for my flashlights, been awhile since I changed them.-all loose items inside (patio furniture, flag, plants, etc.)-both cars in the garage.That's about it f...

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Dear Ferrari, I had a 458 Italia but it burned to crisp with my title, insurance, and all other supporting documentation. Please send me a new one promptly. P.S. - It was red.

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I finally retired my Dell Inspirion e1505. It just got too hassled to keep up with. Internet would close randomly on it's own. Norton made it slow as heck. It took forever to startup and shutdown. The battery was shot, would only run connected to power. The plug was all worn and a fire hazard. Still...

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You can get HIR bulbs from John Deere. Just go to their part site and lookup the 9012 bulb. That is the 9006 low beam. The 9005 require you to chisel out part of the holster as it has a tab that is made to fit the 9005 connector (so you don't confuse with 9006 since they look similar). You will lose...

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First clean under the hood and you can more easily identify any problems. With that kinda crud coverage it'd be hard to discern a leak.

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I have it on my Matrix as well. It is for protecting against any rocks or debris that could get thrown up by the front wheels. It is just a small patch and mine is starting to peel as well. Until it gets worse I will then just pull it off, but for now it's only a tiny bit.

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Wet sanding will remove rust spots as well. It's a special type of sandpaper you can find at most auto or home improvement or paint stores. You basically get two buckets of water, dip the paper in one and sand the area. Then dip it in the second bucket to clean the paper off. Use the first clean buc...

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WHOOP The AWD slips under the radar again. no acceleration issues as we use DBC (cable) and not DBW! And no recall unless you are a Two Wheel Drive. The value of my AWD keeps going up and up!Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): TOYOTA / COROLLA 2005-2008 TOYOTA / MATRIX 2005-2008 Manufacturer: TOYOT...

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Not a lot of places around me allow studded tires. A good set of snow tires like Blizzaks are worth the price for the winter on a set of steel wheels if you intend on doing any type of winter driving. AWD is not always the answer unless you have tires to back it up. The best thing is to downsize wit...

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Keep in mind your Vibe does not utilize the same 9006 / 9005 setup as a Matrix does of the same model years. The Matrix runs with a dedicated low beam and a dedicated high beam. The Vibe in retrospect uses a dual hi/lo bulb (9003) I believe. That means you have to completely disable the DRL or buy a...

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You could go get the hood repainted or done through insurance. Or you can get a bottle of touch-up and spot the areas. Just dab the paint on the chips and let it stay, do not paint like a wall. Let it dry completely and wetsand the area with very fine paper VERY WET to get the bubble down to hood su...

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I am finding it hard to believe you have a problem with the inside of the lens as it is a sealed unit and should not have scuffing or markings. Typically all this occurs outside and some Meguiar's Plast X on a buff pad will work wonders.I use my Meg's G100 DA Orbital Polisher with a 8006 pad on Spee...

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Go for the Goodyear Gatorback. I installed mine at around 50-60,000 and am currently at 116,000 with no wear on the belt showing.

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