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I used my adaptive cruise control today for the first time. Did not like it. No way I'm going to trust a program written by humans that uses a system of sensors made by humans to deal with the crazy idiot humans on the roads. I'll take the hardware and software package that higher power put...

X2 Never met the OP but I'm guessing they're an aircraft mechanic. Nice fit and finish OP (y)

where in FL?

Otto, just use a good wheel cleaner, don't use it on a hot rim and don't let it sit long. I've been using Griot's wheel cleaner on my HRE's for 7 years now with no issues. Also, use your tears of sadness from the rangers losing to clean your rims. I hear they work well.

Geez, ever heard of otto and atkinson cycles? Cylinder pressures? CR is just one variable in the thermodynamic equation. It all comes down to cylinder pressures and keeping the explosion controlled in the most optimal manner for the thermodynamic cycle being employed. If you want a computer...

I'm sorry but with a 10:1 compression ration on a boosted motor will definitely retard timing to prevent pre-detonation of the fuel mixture with 87 octane. Your ECU is going to have to work extra hard to prevent knocking and your motor going boom. You will have a decrease in power as the...

Definitely a good idea and will help. Catch can to catch blow by will help also. Carbon build up is just an inherent downside to a direct injection engine. After awhile it will impact power. It's pretty noticeable on my RS4, probably not as much on an economy turbocharged motor. Would be...

Our engines are direct injection. Nothing but walnut blasting the valves every 20,000 miles or so will work on cleaning the valves. Fuel in our engines, is directly injected into the combustion chamber, therefore the solvents in the fuel never clean our valves allowing carbon build up. No...

Very few have failed yet. John's mav is one of a handful that are really putting down enough power to possibly break the transmission. If something does go I would think it would be the chain. I think the only difference between our transmission and the 8f45 is size of the chain but I'm sure...

Glad they got it solved and you had a favorable experience. Seems rare on the internet these days

Awesome Job John! Any reason you can't get 60' time down? On both my AWD Audi's I'm easily able to get 1.6 -1.7 second 60' times. Seem like it would be an easy 0.2-0.3 seconds to pick up. I'm assuming it the software torque limiting to save the transmission?

Hate to break it to you OP but all car manufactures are going to drop AM sooner rather than later. Large cost saving not to have to a chipset in the radios for AM plus not having to have the wiring for the AM antenna. I personally still listen to my news and sports on AM but will just have to...

when you installed your lowering springs are you loosening up the swaybar end link bolts & various control arm bolts? Sounds like you have to much preload on your bushings.

We make ones for the prius and element. Will be making one for the Mav in about a month when mine finally arrives.

Sounds Good. Who's mufflers did you use? Resonators?

Awesome. Way to get another generation into cars! Good work grandpa ;)

Love the color; that's what color I wanted to change to on my order but the dealership messed up and kept it Area 51. Oh well; at least she should be in hands in about 30-45 days.

Well there goes my theory 😕.

Bump for Air-cooled love. Any pics of the busses?

Question does the mav have a gas cap (still waiting on mine, hopefully see it next month)? Id get a CEL on my audi if I don't go three clicks on my cap. Sounds stupid but the EVAP needs a closed system to work properly. Think of it like a vacuum leak.