Random Little Question Thread
#9451
Hey does anyone know what these are:
If you look closely beside the "P" there are small letters "M" and "S". I figured out that the "M" comes on when you switch the tiptronic into manual mode. The "S" however, I've yet to figure out. I'm gonna take a wild guess that it stands for sport and there is a way to put my car into sport mode but I just can't figure out how. I have an '04 sedan with sport package.
If you look closely beside the "P" there are small letters "M" and "S". I figured out that the "M" comes on when you switch the tiptronic into manual mode. The "S" however, I've yet to figure out. I'm gonna take a wild guess that it stands for sport and there is a way to put my car into sport mode but I just can't figure out how. I have an '04 sedan with sport package.
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Blue Dream (08-15-2013)
#9456
guys can i use this muffler instead of getting the magnaflow 14815?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Dual-Round...a59e82&vxp=mtr
it has almost the same specs as the magnaflow , im i expecting the same sound as magnaflow ?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Dual-Round...a59e82&vxp=mtr
it has almost the same specs as the magnaflow , im i expecting the same sound as magnaflow ?
Unrelated question but how long have you had your plate cover on and have the cops ever given you trouble about it?
I drove a Cadillac CTS once and when you move the shifter into tiptronic it became sport mode and when you shifted once it became manual mode. Also I had a really hard time locating the TCS button and I eventually found it hidden in the glove compartment.
Best mods for gains not forced induction:
Plenum spacer (you have)
ART pipes (better than HFCs but won't pass the sniffer test if you have them for inspections)
Aftermarket exhaust system (HKS is only a muffler and provides no gains)
CAI (R2C is my recommendation because it seals against the hood to prevent heat soak)
Dyno tune
Headers aren't really worth the money because gains are limited unless you add cams to the mix. Just know though, that the gains from all of these mods will be modest compared to the money you'll spend. If you do all of the above you might see 50HP if you're extremely lucky but will spend close to $2000 getting all of that if you buy new.
Plenum spacer (you have)
ART pipes (better than HFCs but won't pass the sniffer test if you have them for inspections)
Aftermarket exhaust system (HKS is only a muffler and provides no gains)
CAI (R2C is my recommendation because it seals against the hood to prevent heat soak)
Dyno tune
Headers aren't really worth the money because gains are limited unless you add cams to the mix. Just know though, that the gains from all of these mods will be modest compared to the money you'll spend. If you do all of the above you might see 50HP if you're extremely lucky but will spend close to $2000 getting all of that if you buy new.
Would headers change the sound of the car at all? (sorry for the dumb question)
Good info though.
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#9459
Excuse my ignorance but I installed Tein coilovers all around last night, and afterwards my drivers side wheel/rotor sounds like my brakes wont disengage (not enough to lock up the wheel but it sounds like its catching here and there pretty badly). Any ideas? My initial thought was maybe the rotor surface was dirty so I soaked it in brake cleaner, and also check the ABS sensor. Although I don't know if there's any specific orientation of it. Also I read somewhere that the top hats hats have a specific orientation as well, again something I overlooked. Any advice?
Edit: Just noticed this is for sedans >.< nevertheless hopefully someone has some insight...
Edit: Just noticed this is for sedans >.< nevertheless hopefully someone has some insight...
Last edited by redonblack35; 08-19-2013 at 09:05 PM.
#9461
It doesn't sound to me like a suspension squeak, knock, or squish. It sounds like a rotor or tire that is rubbing something and I have plenty of clearance from what I can see. Although I'm no real expert so it very well may be that.
#9462
I have had a issue like this before. I personally toom the tire/rim off pulled the brakes out checked the shims and c-clamped the brake piston into itself and reinstalled all of it. No longer have the issue. However, Get a measuring tape and measure the gap from bottom of the fender to the top of the tire on both sides if the gap is different on the one side the spring could be too compressed or a faulty spring. Be sure to measure all four tires to fender gap to be safe..Also try compressing the brake down a few times then release and see if it will back off the rotor if this doesn't work try the first thing I mentioned. Good luck..
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