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12/16/2005 6:52:09 PM

The Millenia: the beat-to shit interior (my fault though)

The 6: ....the cupholders in the door? WTF DO I NEED 4 CUPHOLDERS FOR?

12/16/2005 7:07:37 PM

its a civic

12/16/2005 7:09:04 PM

it leaks water if it rains but im not sure whats leaking.. i just wind up with water in the carpet

12/16/2005 9:36:56 PM

scrapes on every damn thing... and the squeaking rear suspension is getting annoying

12/16/2005 9:41:30 PM

Nickle and dimed to death

12/16/2005 10:07:58 PM

A friend of mine has a 05 Corolla with a 6 speed. When you put it in reverse it does the "beep beep beep" thing like a truck would. Except its an interior chime that says you are in reverse instead of a outside noise that would signal for others to be aware the truck with limited visibility is backing up.

12/16/2005 10:22:45 PM

Quote :

"no emergency brakes + no money = over a year past due on my inspection"

What doesn't work about them? I've seen people make the cables from aircraft wire from Home Depot so you might be able to fix it (if thats the issue) on the cheap.

Regardless, I bet the money to fix it is less than the fine for an inspection if you get caught.

12/16/2005 10:26:20 PM

richthoften is that handle actually broken or does it just not work

cause i think i know what may be the problem

12/16/2005 10:38:56 PM

Oh, it's quite broken. Pull on it and there is no resistance, I can actually see where the metal snapped. It's a known issue on these cars, metal fatigue in the (poorly cast) handles themselves. Have a replacement part, but I've been stalling on getting it painted.

Thanks though....

[Edited on December 17, 2005 at 1:28 AM. Reason : ^]

12/17/2005 1:27:34 AM

^^^ like the cables are dangling down underneath the car, they're not attached at all. I remember someone looking at them and telling me it would be expensive (but this was your old basic mechanic guy) and i'm not sure if the whole thing needs replacement or just attached properly. I can't lift the car so i have no idea myself.

But yeah havn't been caught yet without inspection (crosses fingers)

12/17/2005 2:44:42 AM

Too light, suspension is shot, and has really narrow tires.

The result? Stepping on the brakes makes it slide, and it sways from side to side at high speeds.

[Edited on December 17, 2005 at 5:13 AM. Reason : also, my tape player just broke, and the headliner sags]

12/17/2005 5:09:57 AM

Quote :

"Quote : "-motorized radio antenna doesn't go down all the way (something's wrong with the mast)" gear is missing a tooth or the mast spine is damaged. easy fix. Quote : "-interior clock stopped working at 4:15 one day" another junk yard fix, unless it's the wiring. Quote : "-reoccurring brake warpage" stop beating up your brakes."

I appreciate the comments about cheap fixes. I know those two things aren't big deals. But I've been a little lazy, plus my car's in Charlotte now and I'm in NYC.

As far as my brakes though, who are you to tell me that I beat up on my brakes? B/c I don't.

12/17/2005 9:51:07 AM

liar.

12/17/2005 9:58:08 AM

93 accord, shaking at idle. I need to replace at least the easy front engine mount but I'm too lazy.

Oh and about the ebrake problem from above.
I once ordered some "OEM replacement" brake cables from rockauto.com, that were nowhere near close to fitting for about $15 a piece. Had to get the nissan ones for $75/each. I felt much better about parking my old 5-speed on hills after that.

[Edited on December 17, 2005 at 10:58 AM. Reason : ^]

12/17/2005 10:54:24 AM

Quote :

"BigDane Veteran 383 Posts user info edit post no traction even at 70 "

i know the feelin...well, with the camaro, not with the vette (yet)

12/17/2005 2:58:38 PM

The passenger side evidently was hit on my truck before I bought it. the doors do not shut properly so when you get up to highway speeds wind noise becomes very annoying. Wasn't something I was looking out for when I purchased it. Every time you close suicide door you have to slam it and THEN slam the main door otherwise the door won't shut properly at all... doesn't seem like a cheap fix so I'm living with it.

and...

13MPG

12/17/2005 3:14:54 PM

yay! my car just "passed" (well after a lil persuasion) apparently it idles too high too.

new thing i hate.

battery is too small so it slides back and forth while driving.

12/17/2005 8:27:35 PM

Quote :

"As far as my brakes though, who are you to tell me that I beat up on my brakes? B/c I don't."

didn't mean to sound like an ass, the i used never showed up.

Quote :

"93 accord, shaking at idle. I need to replace at least the easy front engine mount but I'm too lazy."

i had a similar problem.

pull the IAC, remove old gasket, spray with cleaner, drain, repeat until clean, replace figure-8 gasket, profit.

clean EGR system.

i managed to take care of a majority of the shaking. i likely need to pull it again and clean it better, but i didn't want to put the time in. eitehr that or it needs a new IAC.

[Edited on December 19, 2005 at 3:02 AM. Reason : eh]

12/19/2005 2:55:17 AM

It's kind of bouncy, and the spool isn't great for street driving, and no A/c of course, but its a sweet ride, I love it.

12/19/2005 8:34:31 AM

transmission sounds like its gargling listerine at idle

bad seal b/t tailgate and inside (4runner) so its loud at 60 mph+

ball joints pop pop pop at every bump

have to turn the ignition off to get it into 4 low

12/19/2005 8:37:38 AM

this morning it was the plastic back window that i can't scape ice off of

12/19/2005 8:55:35 AM

^punch it from the inside?

12/19/2005 9:12:31 AM

starter is going. weird noises while driving coming from drivetrain. probably a wheel bearing. a bunch of weird noises when it's cold out.

the dent (s)

12/19/2005 10:40:14 AM

mine is automatic and has a rough idle (hopefully these will be fixed soon)

12/19/2005 10:41:19 AM

The big Ford only gets 14-15 mpg

12/19/2005 1:40:30 PM

the buttons on my radio. at night, they don't light up or glow. and they aren't supposed to. wtg car. argh.

12/19/2005 2:15:38 PM

the superformance kit cobra w/ built 460 would spin the tires anywhere...

it would top out due to aerodynamics @ 175 but if you stomped it then the tires would spin and you would slow down... kinda neato

12/19/2005 2:43:27 PM

hmm my Supra is sputtering under throttle and occasionally stalling. I'm gonna check the TPS.

12/19/2005 3:44:04 PM

Quote :

"the buttons on my radio. at night, they don't light up or glow."

?

12/19/2005 4:31:09 PM

The gas mileage.

12/19/2005 4:34:34 PM

protege:

there is a random ass leak on the dirvers side under the dashboard. water drips down the clutch pedal
the flywheel is slightly warped and the car shudders starting in first when it warms up
i have had the car for 50,000 miles and have yet to change the brake fluid and coolant
i need to put on new rear brake shoes. i hate that shit with all the damn springs
the swaying on the highway because it weighs 2500 lbs empty
the 100 hp
and the fact that i have no 1st and 2nd gear syncros. double clutching is fun
interior sqeaks and fit issues
suspension squeaks
random noises

[Edited on December 19, 2005 at 4:43 PM. Reason : but i love her]

12/19/2005 4:42:05 PM

^^^ya i know... i'm like WTF i can't see what station number i am selecting. i checked closely... no leds, no glow in the dark lettering, nada. now the screen lights up... just not the buttons.

12/19/2005 4:48:20 PM

Constant rattles, although I think when I put the new head unit in, I got rid of most of them.

detailing the plastic cladding takes forever.

scratch in my expensive recaro leather seat that I can't help but wince at everytime I see it. (and the botched repair)

But everytime I hit the right pedal, it puts a giant grin on my face regardless.

12/19/2005 5:11:44 PM

Quote :

"^^^ya i know... i'm like WTF i can't see what station number i am selecting. i checked closely... no leds, no glow in the dark lettering, nada. now the screen lights up... just not the buttons."

i don't understand. how do your steering wheel controls light up, but the center console doesn't? something is broken. unless i've started smoking rock again, the tsx i drove had a stupid blue backlighting to everything.

maybe not



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MOTHERFUCKER.

my HID lights have formed condensation inside. just noticed that recently. great. go honda.

stupid POS acura.

[Edited on December 21, 2005 at 3:00 AM. Reason : and no, the headlight isn't cracked.]

12/21/2005 2:43:43 AM

can you reseal them?

Our headlight enclosures (which I come to find out are HID-legal) can be seaparated if you soak them in boiling water for like 10 minutes.

Then you can reattach them using marine-grade silicon.

12/21/2005 1:59:21 PM

that its in the shop

12/21/2005 2:08:16 PM

plugging it in at night.

12/21/2005 3:36:50 PM

that it is giong to be in the fucking shop till tuesday.

12/21/2005 3:39:25 PM

Quote :

"can you reseal them?"

yeah, i just don't want to put the effort in to do it. the car just keeps getting more and more shitty.

i wish i had gotten a lexus instead.

i dunno if it's the seal around the frame/if the lens has developed a pinhole leak/one of the O-rings around the HID or regular high beam bulb has gone bad.

i guess it's time to take the front of the car apart in 40degF weather.

12/21/2005 4:07:53 PM

Quote :

"protege: there is a random ass leak on the dirvers side under the dashboard. water drips down the clutch pedal drains were clogged up, 1 down too many to go the flywheel is slightly warped and the car shudders starting in first when it warms up i have had the car for 50,000 miles and have yet to change the brake fluid and coolant i need to put on new rear brake shoes. i hate that shit with all the damn springs the swaying on the highway because it weighs 2500 lbs empty the 100 hp and the fact that i have no 1st and 2nd gear syncros. double clutching is fun interior sqeaks and fit issues suspension squeaks random noises "

12/21/2005 4:17:33 PM

seotaji - nope they don't - see those buttons with 1, 2, am/fm... nada. now the display is fine. and the gauges and whatnot are lit. hmm, maybe you drove a 2005? mine is a 2004... that might be something they fixed.... or hell, maybe mine are supposed to... i'll call acura.

update: called acura. in the 2004's, those buttons are not illuminated. retards.

[Edited on December 21, 2005 at 5:24 PM. Reason : but i still love my car]

12/21/2005 5:20:28 PM

bttt

looking at my ghetto vinyl patch in my armrest is pissing me off

1/21/2006 1:57:28 AM

my leather scratch isn't making me feel any better

1/21/2006 9:49:33 AM

squeaky semi-metallic brake pads

1/21/2006 1:42:42 PM

i wish it has heated seats, remote start and a better factory alarm
the front door panels need attention after the previous owner had the speakers replaced
drivers seat bolster worn the hell out
black paint shows. everything.
crosslaced alloys and brake dust
water pools under the spoiler and runs in the trunk when i open it
low coolant light sensor 100% FIXED
low oil light sensor malfunction
*NEW* intermittant air bag light on FIXED ITSELF
window tint may need a re-do
trunk upholstery fitment sucks
discount tire left a wheel weight on the outside of one wheel, and didnt use the stick on weights like i asked
slow to blow hot heat in the cold morning
ac compressor front seal leaks freon profusely when charged
power antenna movement is too loud

1/22/2006 4:24:13 AM

passenger side door sags and my dome light comes on when I go around the turns.

1/22/2006 6:13:57 AM

I haven't driven it in 4 days

1/22/2006 9:07:56 AM

added to my earlier list - horrible turning radius

1/22/2006 9:54:29 AM

99

1/22/2006 1:22:11 PM