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Sumoto

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  1. I would recommend installing a straight pipe exhaust system at this time, since it is more cost-effective. However, please note that you will need the assistance of a cooperative MOT tester.
  2. I used the BimmerCode application, but, I did not come across that specific choice inside the programme. I own two black mambas and one brown mamba, both of which have similar lengths. The duration of pressing the brown mamba is somewhat less than that of the black mambas, but still longer than the doors.
  3. Avoid tampering with the pipes and their connections. It is best to leave things as they are and not attempt to improve the situation by tugging on them. This might lead to unfavourable consequences.
  4. Use a wire or brass brush to clean it, then apply a coating of Vactan or Kurust. Apply a coat of paint and have optimistic expectations. Alternatively, substitute it. PS. Take a brief inspection of your metal brake line pipes, particularly the ones that go out of sight over the rear subframe.
  5. I must express my disbelief, Mazda is now providing CX70 promotions on their official website, and just moments ago, I received a promotional email from Mazda asking me to experience a test drive of a PHEV.
  6. I found this review to be exceptional. Regrettably, it is my belief that the tester in question may have been either malfunctioning or lacking certain software upgrades. The automobile was quite difficult to operate.
  7. Could you please provide me with a quotation for white bucket seats?
  8. Are there white bucket chairs available?
  9. The appropriately sized cutter in my kit failed to make contact with the surface that needed to be cut. I had to remove the shoulder from the cutter by grinding it. I use a digital camera to examine the visage, aided by a flashlight, in order to assess the state of the face. Frequently, I have seen the presence of pitting when the image is magnified on the personal computer. Therefore, it is advisable to further trim and cleanse the image.
  10. intended without doing extensive independent testing study. Have any of them been subjected to testing in comparison with Mercedes' proprietary brand?
  11. I had a similar problem with my vehicle, where the whole rear section of the car would sag in the morning or after extended periods of parking. The technician said that they changed the rear "shock" (although it seemed to me that there could be a problem with both rear shocks). The issue has been resolved. Because the item is still covered by the guarantee, I did not incur any costs for it.
  12. Thank you for the replies, I have decided not to pursue it.
  13. Our new Niro will be often parked at a marina for 2-3 weeks at a period, leading to the deactivation of the connect services, requiring a hard reset of the head unit. I am not interested in using the phone-to-car communication feature, do not have remote parking, and will likely use Android Auto for navigation. Therefore, I am inclined to skip setting this up. Does the automobile get updates for anything other than navigation and maps?
  14. https://xseries-forum.com/forum/index.php/board,8.0.html
  15. Have you checked out this forum? Many long-time x5owners have acquired much information about them.
  16. Yes, I no longer have the vehicle that supported wired Android Auto. It's a pity since it attracted attention from boy racers who would suddenly emerge and challenge it to races. Fortunately, I was able to manage my way out of those circumstances. In the past, I mostly used the MB navigation system, since Copilot was incompatible with Android Auto and lacked features like speed limit information, which I found preferable to Google Maps about seven years ago. Important to mention for anyone considering adding Android Auto/Apple CarPlay to a vehicle with a facelift using Star diagnostic tools. Considering convertibles, but find the c63 to be expensive at more over 30k. The F8X M4s are currently priced in the mid $20,000s, thus the opportunity to purchase a 205 model has passed for me in the near future.
  17. I have used Android Auto in five vehicles now and will be installing it in my sixth car, an e93 M3, on March 6th. Out of the four cars I own, I replaced the head unit in my e46 M3 with a new one. The other three Mercedes and one BMW have a Limcet box that connects to the existing head unit, allowing you to use either the stock system or access Android Auto wirelessly via the system display using an auxiliary connection. There are likely more advanced systems than limcet, but that is the technology my fitter uses. I also have a reversing camera installed simultaneously if it is not already there. Only one vehicle I purchased, the GLA 45, came with Android Auto pre-installed, but required the phone to be connected via USB. My 2018 C63S, equipped with smartphone integration, did not include Android Auto, which was unexpected. Had to get it via a third-party container.
  18. An acquaintance of mine, David (rest in peace), performed the act by locating a road recently covered with chippings and executing it there. He never figured it out, but he was elderly.
  19. Use a masonry nail and a tiny hammer to fix it.
  20. £1.5k for a screen, wow. I believe I paid a £70 deductible, although my cars are not very new.
  21. My intuition seems accurate. Some gasket seals, such as K seal, utilise copper while others use stainless steel. It is difficult to discern whether the substance in question is metal shavings, dust, or overspray. If it were indeed metal shavings, they would not be visible. The liquid in the image appears more like water than oil. If it is oil, then the level is excessively high. Could you provide more context about the image? Where is the oil cap located?
  22. I dislike doing it, but all my passwords are stored on my Chromebook.
  23. It might be a gasket seal, often including copper or silver flakes. If so, it may indicate head gasket issues from previous owners. Merely an estimate.
  24. The wheels are composed of three pieces, with just the lip section being made of carbon. The barrel and face are not carbon. Absolutely do not restrain them!
  25. Are there any visible discolorations on the radiator fins caused by the evaporation of coolant? What is the purpose of the expansion tank cap? Have any hoses been changed during a recent maintenance session, or are there any instances of old hoses breaking in the vicinity of the clamp? When you mention that the coolant seems unclean, are you referring to its greasy appearance?
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