Let's talk about cars
Feb 6th 2014, 4:37 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
Our honda odyssey came with the tire pressure monitoring valve caps. The ones that show green, yellow then red.
I took them off right away, the glass cylinder tube the colours were in protruded out past the edge of the wheel, if anyone driving clipped the curb the tube would smash and the tire would slowly deflate while driving.
I took them off right away, the glass cylinder tube the colours were in protruded out past the edge of the wheel, if anyone driving clipped the curb the tube would smash and the tire would slowly deflate while driving.
Feb 6th 2014, 4:50 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
It's one less thing to worry about in the mornings. 
Our honda odyssey came with the tire pressure monitoring valve caps. The ones that show green, yellow then red.
I took them off right away, the glass cylinder tube the colours were in protruded out past the edge of the wheel, if anyone driving clipped the curb the tube would smash and the tire would slowly deflate while driving.
I took them off right away, the glass cylinder tube the colours were in protruded out past the edge of the wheel, if anyone driving clipped the curb the tube would smash and the tire would slowly deflate while driving.
Feb 6th 2014, 4:51 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
Last edited by Uncle_Bob; Feb 6th 2014 at 5:00 pm.
Feb 6th 2014, 5:00 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
Feb 6th 2014, 8:15 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
OK - have already had the mick taken out of me by some individuals for my choice of practical car (Honda Odyssey), so am not going to talk about that one again here.
However, I would be interested in your views on my choice of fun car. I used to have a Boxster, but that was pre-kids (well, until our son was 5 months), so now looking for a decent four seater sports car. Since it would be good to have something properly American, we're leaning towards a Mustang. Thinking about the V6 convertible. Any views? Is the V6 Premium a better bet? Or is the V6 going to feel underpowered, and therefore better to go for the GT?
However, I would be interested in your views on my choice of fun car. I used to have a Boxster, but that was pre-kids (well, until our son was 5 months), so now looking for a decent four seater sports car. Since it would be good to have something properly American, we're leaning towards a Mustang. Thinking about the V6 convertible. Any views? Is the V6 Premium a better bet? Or is the V6 going to feel underpowered, and therefore better to go for the GT?
Feb 6th 2014, 8:28 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
OK - have already had the mick taken out of me by some individuals for my choice of practical car (Honda Odyssey), so am not going to talk about that one again here.
However, I would be interested in your views on my choice of fun car. I used to have a Boxster, but that was pre-kids (well, until our son was 5 months), so now looking for a decent four seater sports car. Since it would be good to have something properly American, we're leaning towards a Mustang. Thinking about the V6 convertible. Any views? Is the V6 Premium a better bet? Or is the V6 going to feel underpowered, and therefore better to go for the GT?
However, I would be interested in your views on my choice of fun car. I used to have a Boxster, but that was pre-kids (well, until our son was 5 months), so now looking for a decent four seater sports car. Since it would be good to have something properly American, we're leaning towards a Mustang. Thinking about the V6 convertible. Any views? Is the V6 Premium a better bet? Or is the V6 going to feel underpowered, and therefore better to go for the GT?
Either that or you could go for a Camaro but you'd have to go with the V8 and the V6 is not very good.
Feb 6th 2014, 8:33 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
Of course, we haven't yet had the argument about what is a "sports car" and what is a "muscle car", so there is still that hurdle to clear.
Feb 6th 2014, 8:33 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
Yeah - it looks like a pretty nice car to me. The Camaro looks great, but not if the comparably priced V6 is not so good.
Feb 6th 2014, 8:34 pm
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Feb 6th 2014, 8:35 pm
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Agreed. Very nice looking car too. I'm sure someone will tell you that the V8 is the way to go, but honestly, 300+ horses are plenty of fun and (probably) more than you will use.
Of course, we haven't yet had the argument about what is a "sports car" and what is a "muscle car", so there is still that hurdle to clear.
Of course, we haven't yet had the argument about what is a "sports car" and what is a "muscle car", so there is still that hurdle to clear.
Feb 6th 2014, 8:46 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
Feb 6th 2014, 8:56 pm
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Feb 6th 2014, 9:09 pm
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Feb 6th 2014, 9:14 pm
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