Random Little Question Thread
12-08-2014, 05:15 PM
Ya that sounds more like I would expect. Are the sensors able to be calibrated or something if I go to a dealer? It obviosuly isnt a huge need for me, but if its cheap/free I'd tag it onto an oil change. Maybe something got screwy the last time tires were put on, I bought the car just after they had a new set so I've only done rotations, but I'll need new tires within a year.
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Also I just though of this side question, for those of you with bluetooth phones, what speakers does the sound come out of when talking to someone? I feel like mine has always been bad or its a poor design because I only hear things from the passenger side of the car, I believe its the door tweeters, but would have to double check which exact speaker. Is this normal or should the driver side have voice too?
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Also I just though of this side question, for those of you with bluetooth phones, what speakers does the sound come out of when talking to someone? I feel like mine has always been bad or its a poor design because I only hear things from the passenger side of the car, I believe its the door tweeters, but would have to double check which exact speaker. Is this normal or should the driver side have voice too?
With respect to your 2nd question, my bluetooth audio has always come from the passenger side.
12-08-2014, 05:32 PM
Any slammed guys here run with their splash shield off? Mine is hanging off from the back and is scraping every small imperfection in the road, looks like a few of the mounting holes are torn. I'm gonna try and duct tape it or something but cannot afford a new one after getting my lower control arms replaced..
12-08-2014, 05:34 PM
Anyone know the Low Tire Pressure warning threshold for when the light kicks on?
According to the inside of my door, the recommended pressure is 30PSI, I usually do 31, but either between a slow leak or colder temperatures, my light will turn on when I have a tire at like 28.5 or 29PSI.
That seems pretty extreme to have it engage so soon, I guess I am used to other cars where it turns on much lower like say 25psi where it would really show immediate need. I just get annoyed that it pops on and I wonder if its safe to drive to work before I can fill it and come to find out its only 1lb low.
According to the inside of my door, the recommended pressure is 30PSI, I usually do 31, but either between a slow leak or colder temperatures, my light will turn on when I have a tire at like 28.5 or 29PSI.
That seems pretty extreme to have it engage so soon, I guess I am used to other cars where it turns on much lower like say 25psi where it would really show immediate need. I just get annoyed that it pops on and I wonder if its safe to drive to work before I can fill it and come to find out its only 1lb low.
12-08-2014, 10:19 PM
Fukc yeah. Yer supposed to run max if yer a man. Haha. The cars "suggestion" is for maximum mixture of comfort, gas mileage and safety. I don't care about the comfort part tho, so max psi is more safe and gives better mpg. Unless yer in situations where traction may be an issue, then I'd lower it. I'm in SoCal tho, so its sunny here all year.
12-08-2014, 11:51 PM
My ride comfort is fine, but I guess my tires are wearing odd or its just what they do when they get older because the road chatter is getting pretty insane lately especially for highway driving, certainly not quiet at all and if on the bluetooth phone the caller can hear the noise clearly (pretty sure thats the source of the noise for them). Perhaps running a bit more PSI will help the sound a bit, worth a try at least when I go to top it off. I believe I have Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105 tires, although I swear mine were W speed rating and not the H it claims the stock 17s would be (18s show W). Either way I might have to try a different tire when I go and make my purchase, I doubt the price will be friendly for a W rating (168mph) that I wont use anyway.
*edit* maybe the source is bad other sites show W, V, its all over the place, I'll have to see my tires in person again to check its rating
Last edited by MrTBahgs; 12-08-2014 at 11:56 PM.
12-09-2014, 12:32 AM
Hmm alright so maybe thats just their way of saying you are indeed low, mine wants 30 and alerts me at 29. Perhaps I should bump it up a bit to 32 or 33psi now, I thought it wasnt good to run it too high for more reasons than a worse ride, but never looked into it. Also, gas mileage can really increase a bit with firmer tires (more pressure)?
My ride comfort is fine, but I guess my tires are wearing odd or its just what they do when they get older because the road chatter is getting pretty insane lately especially for highway driving, certainly not quiet at all and if on the bluetooth phone the caller can hear the noise clearly (pretty sure thats the source of the noise for them). Perhaps running a bit more PSI will help the sound a bit, worth a try at least when I go to top it off. I believe I have Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105 tires, although I swear mine were W speed rating and not the H it claims the stock 17s would be (18s show W). Either way I might have to try a different tire when I go and make my purchase, I doubt the price will be friendly for a W rating (168mph) that I wont use anyway.
*edit* maybe the source is bad other sites show W, V, its all over the place, I'll have to see my tires in person again to check its rating
My ride comfort is fine, but I guess my tires are wearing odd or its just what they do when they get older because the road chatter is getting pretty insane lately especially for highway driving, certainly not quiet at all and if on the bluetooth phone the caller can hear the noise clearly (pretty sure thats the source of the noise for them). Perhaps running a bit more PSI will help the sound a bit, worth a try at least when I go to top it off. I believe I have Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105 tires, although I swear mine were W speed rating and not the H it claims the stock 17s would be (18s show W). Either way I might have to try a different tire when I go and make my purchase, I doubt the price will be friendly for a W rating (168mph) that I wont use anyway.
*edit* maybe the source is bad other sites show W, V, its all over the place, I'll have to see my tires in person again to check its rating
I wouldn't worry about the speed ratings. Anything sold for our cars, you'll most likely never come close to the speed rating.
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12-09-2014, 01:49 AM
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