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Have you had trouble in rain?

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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 05:05 PM
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Have you had trouble in rain?

Today was my first day driving in the rain, and I've noticed this car likes to slip a lot when turning.

Random: I hit a bump and my ornage corners came out, popped em back in and now one of them doesn't work. I planned on buying clear corners anyway, but do they come with another bulb?
 
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 05:17 PM
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Doubt they will come with another bulb. I'd check the bulb connection, mine had rust and grime in the socket from condensation getting in there, cleaned it out and not only did it light up but much brighter now too.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 05:20 PM
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I don't have problems driving in the rain. Maybe you give it too much gas, or your tires have low tread?

Clear corners come with amber bulbs. At least, if you buy them from a dealership they do.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 05:34 PM
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Did you have VDC on?
 
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 05:50 PM
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Did you have VDC on?
Most definitely. Wouldn't drive with it off. I also heard a loud pop sound when there was a big rig beside me. Looked at the front bumper, and theres a little dent/crack where a rock must have hit. Today is just not my day.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by icrazy2u
Today was my first day driving in the rain, and I've noticed this car likes to slip a lot when turning.
Tire pressure can have a big effect; make sure yours are inflated to the pressure listed in the driver's door jamb. Tread depth and the type of tire can have a big effect as well. Lastly, don't forget alignment.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by brandon1978
Tire pressure can have a big effect; make sure yours are inflated to the pressure listed in the driver's door jamb. Tread depth and the type of tire can have a big effect as well. Lastly, don't forget alignment.
It's probably alignment, cause the steering wheel stays to the right a little.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 12:11 AM
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yes, mine came with bulbs
 
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 12:18 AM
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Depending on the look you're going for go to www.v-leds.com for some high quality leds or just jump on ebay and buy yourself some cheaper 5000k or 6000k Leds for your clear corners. The connection you're looking for will be 194/168. You can get um dirt cheap on ebay. Personally, I like the clear corner mod with the LED strip that was popular last fall, it wasn't too hard, and it looks real sick. I've gotten plenty of looks because it.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 12:27 AM
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check alignment and tire tread. I had an issue with both. Was crazy.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 10:10 AM
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Drive fine in the rain, do give it sooo much gas when pulling out.. You need to get traction first. Yes clear corners come with new bulbs.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 10:14 AM
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Drive fine in the rain, do give it sooo much gas when pulling out.. You need to get traction first. Yes clear corners come with new bulbs.
I'm not giving that much gas.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 10:51 AM
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My coupe used to suck in the rain. with my new x, i can floor it and not get any spin in the rain. i love it
 
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 11:15 AM
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i just use shift mode in the rain that way if i hit the gas to much it doesnt automatically down shift
 
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 12:11 PM
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always had this problem....very common in the G...
 
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