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04-21-2015 | 08:23 AM
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04-21-2015 | 09:31 AM
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Wow.. +140 pubs and it includes Automobile.. that's terrific. Does it still include all the ads? I'm guessing yes. I'd need to get a dedicated tablet for the shitter. 
Only 9.99 if you exclude weekly pubs, +access from up to five devices, +can download content and store it for reading later (like flights, etc), +interactive content, +easy navigation and customizable library.. great app and execution. I might try it before my next trip coming up.
Only 9.99 if you exclude weekly pubs, +access from up to five devices, +can download content and store it for reading later (like flights, etc), +interactive content, +easy navigation and customizable library.. great app and execution. I might try it before my next trip coming up.
Car and Driver is optimized for the iPad though...more interactive in how you read it.
04-21-2015 | 09:37 AM
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04-23-2015 | 08:29 PM
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If by "performance" you mean - creates drag in a straight line and negligible down-force in cornering because the car is neither powerful enough nor shaped correctly to take advantage of such aero aids, then, yes, you are correct.
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04-24-2015 | 10:46 AM
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04-24-2015 | 11:16 AM
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3 girls...1 truck...
As the headline implies, the incident which occurred earlier this week in LincolnCounty, Oklahoma was fairly complicated.
Before we get to details, however, it should be understood that all participants were, unsurprisingly, "severely intoxicated." For the breakdown of exactly what happened in the wee hours of Tuesday morning in the Sooner State, we turn to County Sheriff Charlie Dougherty, courtesy of local CBS affiliate News 9. Here's his professional assessment of how the situation played out:
“The driver was hanging out of the driver's window,” Dougherty said. “The passenger was hanging out of the passenger window for whatever reason, and the person in the middle was driving the car. They were driving about 55 miles per hour when they realized the passenger was gone."
For what it's worth, Shelby Soderstrom and Holly Ingraham—both described as underage in the article—did turn around to look for their friend, but had to drivenearly ten miles back before they found her and called an ambulance. Due to the fact that each had been "driving" at some point, both now face DUI charges.
It's unclear whether the unidentified passenger—who was airlifted from the scene with head injuries—will face any legal action, but it's safe to say she probably learned her lesson.
Before we get to details, however, it should be understood that all participants were, unsurprisingly, "severely intoxicated." For the breakdown of exactly what happened in the wee hours of Tuesday morning in the Sooner State, we turn to County Sheriff Charlie Dougherty, courtesy of local CBS affiliate News 9. Here's his professional assessment of how the situation played out:
“The driver was hanging out of the driver's window,” Dougherty said. “The passenger was hanging out of the passenger window for whatever reason, and the person in the middle was driving the car. They were driving about 55 miles per hour when they realized the passenger was gone."
For what it's worth, Shelby Soderstrom and Holly Ingraham—both described as underage in the article—did turn around to look for their friend, but had to drivenearly ten miles back before they found her and called an ambulance. Due to the fact that each had been "driving" at some point, both now face DUI charges.
It's unclear whether the unidentified passenger—who was airlifted from the scene with head injuries—will face any legal action, but it's safe to say she probably learned her lesson.
That's hilarious.
04-24-2015 | 01:18 PM
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Noise everytime I turn on my car 2007 Acura TL type s
I have a question I just purchased a 2007 Acura TL type s and it's making a noise coming from the right side of the cars engine I rev and it goes away but it happens everytime I turn the car on it drives fine while its warmed up just as soon as I start it ... Can anyone help ?
04-24-2015 | 01:23 PM
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That's the power steering pump 
change the o-ring
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-problems-fixes-114/diy-105-power-steering-whine-fix-754586/
change the o-ringhttps://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-problems-fixes-114/diy-105-power-steering-whine-fix-754586/
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04-24-2015 | 01:25 PM
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Alternatively, auto tensioner / pulley is going out and you're getting drivebelt squeal. Check the spec on the tensioner and play on the pulleys. You can spray some belt dressing on the pulleys but that's only a temp fix.
04-24-2015 | 01:37 PM
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If it's the power steering pump, you'll definitely feel it vibrate through the rack. Noise goes away after car warms up (5 mins), not after you rev the engine. If it goes away after you rev the engine it's probably related to the drivebelt. If it's causing vibration I would say a pulley is on it's way out (bearing worn out).
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04-27-2015 | 12:32 PM
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04-28-2015 | 06:37 PM
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Here is a interesting story.
So i dropped off my car at the dealer for schedule free maintenance (Brake pads and oils) this morning and my friend who just got transferred from Acura to BMW helped me got a brand new 435i as the loaner car. upgrade for me!!
I just got a call from the dealer and they told me they have detected misfire in Cylinder 2,3,4,5 and 6 I have 26000 miles.
I asked, are you sure you are calling the right person? because my car felt perfectly fine with no warning or codes. They confirmed.
So i literally laughed and told him just take as much time as you guys need to fix it as long as i get to drive the 435i (200 miles, brand new), they said OK.
Now onto the 4 series, even though it is within the same model cycle as the F30, the car feels so different.
Noticeable differences:
Steering has dramatically improved, it is a lot closer to the E92/E90 feel
Cabin is a lot quieter with less wind noise.
F30's Navi resolution is pretty HD already and the 2015 ones are even better. The backup camera looks like a 1080p video to me. (thought about Acura's resolution for a moment)
Forgot how shitty those runflats are. Bounced all over the place on the freeway.
Less plastic squeaking
I miss 2 doors!!!
Now i hope it will take them 1 or 2 months to fix or parts on backorder or something, So i can drive the 435 at the 335's price.
So i dropped off my car at the dealer for schedule free maintenance (Brake pads and oils) this morning and my friend who just got transferred from Acura to BMW helped me got a brand new 435i as the loaner car. upgrade for me!!
I just got a call from the dealer and they told me they have detected misfire in Cylinder 2,3,4,5 and 6
I have 26000 miles.I asked, are you sure you are calling the right person? because my car felt perfectly fine with no warning or codes. They confirmed.
So i literally laughed and told him just take as much time as you guys need to fix it as long as i get to drive the 435i (200 miles, brand new), they said OK.
Now onto the 4 series, even though it is within the same model cycle as the F30, the car feels so different.
Noticeable differences:
Steering has dramatically improved, it is a lot closer to the E92/E90 feel
Cabin is a lot quieter with less wind noise.
F30's Navi resolution is pretty HD already and the 2015 ones are even better. The backup camera looks like a 1080p video to me. (thought about Acura's resolution for a moment)
Forgot how shitty those runflats are. Bounced all over the place on the freeway.
Less plastic squeaking
I miss 2 doors!!!
Now i hope it will take them 1 or 2 months to fix or parts on backorder or something, So i can drive the 435 at the 335's price.
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04-28-2015 | 07:46 PM
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That is why I lease BMWs
It doesn't bother me at all, in one year, i will just give it back. Now if i bought it, that will be a different story.
In the meantime, it is nice to drive different cars at no additional cost once in a while, so you can really feel the differences in different models rather than just a short test drive.
It doesn't bother me at all, in one year, i will just give it back. Now if i bought it, that will be a different story.
In the meantime, it is nice to drive different cars at no additional cost once in a while, so you can really feel the differences in different models rather than just a short test drive.
04-28-2015 | 08:14 PM
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Yeah Germans are great for leasing or Doing CPO
My colleagues 2012 m3 sedan has been at bob smith calabasas last 4 days with tranny issues. He got rid of his e39 m5 for it
He has been dding a lowly new 320
Excited about new ms3 coming . My genpu was one of the best cars with kids + Japanese reliability
My colleagues 2012 m3 sedan has been at bob smith calabasas last 4 days with tranny issues. He got rid of his e39 m5 for it
He has been dding a lowly new 320
Excited about new ms3 coming . My genpu was one of the best cars with kids + Japanese reliability
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