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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 05:14 PM
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Default Re: Used Car Woes (pics)

Originally Posted by cross><hair
Hey Chris, I dunno I may have caught up- I found another one on the ROOF, next to a stain I can't budge (bird poo that marred the finish?) lol. Judging from all these close-up pics you'd think my car is a wreck.

I'd glad to hear you saw the same patterned oxidization/staining on your engine. I'm probably going to order the Needswings intake tonight/tomorrow. I'd rather have the engine shroud off to be able to check for oil seepage at a glance. Oh...and not to mention the extra power and newfound SC sounds.

I haven't seen moisture in my headlights- even after rain. However they are a bit hazy, oddly enough- not yellow in color, more bluish. I can't tell if it's on the outside or inside. I may try some of my plastic polish on it. Btw, you may have good competition with your headlights- my friends 04 Coupe Lmt has TERRIBLE headlights- they completely condensate every time it rains. Are the newer headlights off 07 and 08s fixed/revised from the factory?

I found at least 3 or 4 things from the list of TSBs that apply to my car (windnoise, hatch rattle, etc). However I worry about them doing more damage when "fixing" these things. Dealers are butchers and could care less about cars they have in for service- especially warranty service. PS I get that annoying creak sound over my left shoulder near the seatbelt slot as well. Though my loudest interior sound is the rear hatch/latch. Sounds like it's lose when hitting bumps.

Lastly- you got them to "refinish" the wheels. Maybe I can have the same done with mine! It looks really bad- I can't believe I didn't see it before I bought it- I'm usually good about that kind of stuff. Bizzare...
For as much as these headlights cost, you would think they would last more than 2 years without looking like crap!?! LoL, I will fix the rattle for you in 5 seconds with a piece of electrical tape. Don't bring it to the dealer, they adjust the rubber stops, but that doesn't fix it. I have the wind noise too, but I know where it's coming from. It should be an easy fix. I will show you that too. Let me know when your intake arrives or when it gets a little warmer? lol I HATE winter!!
 
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