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6627
hi everyone, i am from the GTA, and recently got the bad idea of adding a remote starter to the car. before even attempting such a thing, i am doing some...
ngooo
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Nov 10, 2004
1:42 pm
6628
I checked a couple of months back with Future Shop and Radio Shack here in Vancouver, BC. There is a module that they are charging $130.00 that will work with...
RickV
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Nov 12, 2004
11:37 pm
6629
Hello Save your time and some frustration and get it professionally installed by a reputable installer. Check out the forums at www.clubel.ca and ask for where...
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acurael03
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Nov 14, 2004
3:34 pm
6630
Hello, Got the Viper 791XV with the Responder Remote wtih Remote starter on my old car. There was another guy at Visions who had it installed on his 2001...
RickV
rv3atbc
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Nov 17, 2004
4:16 am
6631
Would anyone know if the tail lights from a 2004 1.7 EL fit on the 2001 model?...
lc_cru4life
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Nov 17, 2004
6:57 pm
6632
Yes, the 2004 EL tail lights will fit the 2001, 2002, 2003 according to Acura Lougheed, Coquitlam, BC. lc_cru4life <lc_cru4life@...> wrote: Would anyone...
RickV
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Nov 17, 2004
9:44 pm
6633
The tailights from the 2004+ models will not fit the 2001-2003 ELs though. They are slightly different and would require swapping over to a 2004+ EL trunk to...
Mark Balsdon
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Nov 17, 2004
9:49 pm
6634
Thanks for the update. That would be an expensive upgrade then. Had the 2004 front bumper and signal & fog lights installed on the 2002 EL back in Feb04. It...
RickV
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Nov 18, 2004
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6635
Hello, I have a 2002 1.7EL Touring, and like many of you with this generation of EL, have found the standard Firestone FR690s to be more than a bit wanting in...
lookingforel
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Nov 18, 2004
3:19 am
6636
I got four Dunlop SP Sport A2s for my 2002 in March. They are a whole world better than the Firestone! I too live in Toronto and travel the Gardiner, 427,...
Peter Klungel
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Nov 18, 2004
9:24 am
6637
I myself changed over to Yokohama Avid H4s tires (which have replaced the Avid H4 line). These tires are great. They are unidirectional, grip excellently in...
James Shum
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Nov 18, 2004
1:20 pm
6638
Hi, I'm interested in getting an EL next year so I joined this group to learn more about the car. Thanks!...
norexan
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Nov 18, 2004
3:21 pm
6639
If you do most of your driving within the city, a good set of all-seasons should get you through fine. Snow tires will definitely offer better grip and...
Mark Balsdon
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Nov 18, 2004
5:58 pm
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Yes, that may be true that you can generally get by with all-seasons in the city. However, what about the guy in front, beside and behind you? You can't ...
James Shum
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Nov 18, 2004
11:00 pm
6641
Good comments. I've played the winter tire / all-season tire scenario in my head for years and have always decided on all-seasons. Mainly economic reasons...
Peter Klungel
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Nov 19, 2004
12:10 am
6642
Ive had the goodyear tripletreads for about 1 month (size 195/60/15, i think), and there is a world of difference. It's an all-season tire. Increase in grip,...
Daniel Kim
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Nov 19, 2004
12:57 am
6643
Well said. Since driving winters, I don't think I would ever go back to all-seasons for four seasons. There is just too many advantages to winter tires. ...
klam1277
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Nov 19, 2004
12:59 am
6644
Aside from the obvious snow/ice traction, winter tire compound remains softer and more pliable when temperatures dip. So even though there may not be snow or...
klam1277
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Nov 19, 2004
1:05 am
6645
Very true indeed! One day a couple of winters ago, we had a snowstorm, which I didn't think was very bad...maybe it was because I was driving on winter ...
James Shum
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Nov 19, 2004
4:33 am
6646
I'm sure there are people who think buying winter tires does not make "economic sense", yet they've spent thousands on a big ass wing spoiler, fog lamps, body...
James Shum
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Nov 19, 2004
4:52 am
6647
I think alot of the problems people run into with accidents in winter are more often than not caused by people that are not driving based on weather ...
Mark Balsdon
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Nov 19, 2004
5:56 pm
6648
Fascinating discussion. What I've found with the lower priced snowtires is that they are better than all seasons in the snow and ice. But in the dry winters...
Jackson Y
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Nov 21, 2004
6:09 am
6649
I replaced the lame Firestone FR690's with a great set of Falken ZX512's. What a difference!!! I got the tires from http://www.tiretrends.com/. 205/60R15 91H...
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acurael03
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Nov 21, 2004
2:15 pm
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That's true. But at the same time, what if some car in front of you loses control and is headed in your direction. With poor tires, no matter how prepared or...
klam1277
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Nov 23, 2004
5:57 pm
6651
Even without thinking of winter tires, the first and foremost upgrade when you want to improve your car's performance IS the tires, granted you don't already...
klam1277
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Nov 23, 2004
5:58 pm
6652
Most good/premium winter tires will function well on dry pavement as well, like your Pirelli 210. I also recommend Michelin Arctic Alpin. I liked my Arctic...
klam1277
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Nov 23, 2004
6:03 pm
6653
That's great participation in the discussion. I also like/use and recommend the Michelin Artic Alpin. klam1277 <klam1277@...> wrote: Most good/premium...
RickV
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Nov 23, 2004
9:40 pm
6654
A friend of mine has used Arctic Alpins for the last several years and he swears by them. They are a bit noisy in the dry and whine a bit in the wet, but there...
James Shum
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Nov 24, 2004
12:42 am
6655
Checked with Costco in Richmond, BC; the Michelin Pilot Arctic Alpin H-rated is cheaper by $5 compared to the X-Ice ST-rated. I will just get the Pilot Arctic...
RickV
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Nov 24, 2004
3:51 am
6656
It depends which Krown dealer you go to. They are supposed to apply silicone to the gasket before they apply the Krown product which will seal the gasket from...
roberringtonca
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Nov 25, 2004
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