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Old 01-23-20, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by sha4000
I've had the Yatour in my car for over 2 years and it's great. I just recently found out that the Yatour can have more than 6 folders but it just won't show on the screen. I confirmed this by putting a 7th folder on my SD card then going to the next disc while playing the 6th disc.
Btw, I just tried copying mp3 files on the SD card through the command prompt, and (unlike the Windows Explorer GUI copy) this method copies the files sequentially in alphabetic order. I tried the card in the car today, and the songs are now indeed in alphabetic order. While I usually have random play activated, this is great when looking for a specific song.
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copy V:\deathmetal\*.mp3 F:\CD01\
Old 01-25-20, 10:57 AM
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Interesting morning
over Christmas picked up Adams Polisher cordless.
also picked up
some gyeon lube
clay bar
car pro c quartz lite
lake country pads
sonar perfect finish
and car pro reload

have to say for hour and half work on hood , bumper and top of car and trunk, I am blown away why I didn't do this years ago
it really is amazing and you can learn it all on YouTube. its not detail shop perfect, but its 90 percent.

look at shine vs side of car that is for day 2 tomorrow, I think you can see the difference.



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Old 01-27-20, 08:07 AM
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little update
should have done this to all my cars years ago
absolutely amazing cquatz lite is
do not hesitate to use, its a must

as fyi you have the prep the car properly before applying
Old 02-08-20, 09:26 PM
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Dressed all door seals with Syl Glyde. I would have ordered Honda Shinetsu if I already didn't have Syl Glyde. I expect rubber seals to last longer.
Old 02-09-20, 08:04 AM
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Gloss Black Wrap on the roof...




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Old 02-09-20, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by BMW7_LS430
Dressed all door seals with Syl Glyde. I would have ordered Honda Shinetsu if I already didn't have Syl Glyde. I expect rubber seals to last longer.
super newb question, I have the grease, how do you suggest putting it on?

you just put a little on with a a microfiber cloth?

do you put a bunch in and let it sit and then wipe off later?
Old 02-09-20, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by bigsherv
super newb question, I have the grease, how do you suggest putting it on?

you just put a little on with a a microfiber cloth?

do you put a bunch in and let it sit and then wipe off later?
I am no expert but I googled a bit and here is what I did.
I put on an oil change glove, put little amount on the finger, and rubbed it in. I put a very thin layer. I didn't buff it. I was going to check how it looks today and then decide if I want to buff it or not.
Seals were already clean otherwise I would have cleaned it with 303 or similar first.
Old 02-09-20, 09:56 AM
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I wear rubber gloves and spread the grease on all the weatherstripping by hand.
Old 02-22-20, 01:57 PM
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Replaced rear brake pads - probably the easiest brake job there is. BUT - as always, good ole' Murphy had to rear his ugly head. Passenger side - no problem. Got to the the driver's side and.... the damn caliper won't budge! Been there, done that on my Tundra (wound up replacing the caliper). Removed the 2 bolts holding the caliper in place and using my trusty c-clamp got the piston to retract (needed way more elbow grease then necessary). Made sure the piston moves freely and put it back together. That caliper is probably on its' last legs, but it'll have to do for now. Total cost? $8 for set of pads (Rockauto - ProStop Platinum on clearance - $30+ everywhere else) and $4 wear sensor.
Old 02-23-20, 01:19 AM
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Nothing. Absolutely nothing! My LS is perfect
Old 02-23-20, 11:16 AM
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In my 2014, I noticed the SMOG filter was not a good as my old 2007 was. I adjusted the sensitivity all the way up but, still it would not switch over all the time. So pulled off the plastic covers over the lower part of the motor, removed the SMOG filter, opened it up, as expected the filter inside was very dirty and clogged up with crud. Cleaned it all out, washed the filter really good, put it all back together and will test in the morning. This should fix this problem

I checked all fluids but, after owning this car for about 3-4 weeks now and putting about 2500 miles on it so far, it was nice to see a sign that this car was very well taken care of. I checked the oil and after 2500 miles, it looked like it was just changed, a very golden, as I expected to see on NEW oil

I do plan on listing a new thread, tonight or tomorrow on my car...
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Old 02-26-20, 09:40 AM
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[QUOTE=AMACK;10729139]Gloss Black Wrap on the roof...




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NICE LOOK! It appears OEM. Keep it coming.
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Nicely done!
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Originally Posted by DavidinCT
In my 2014, I noticed the SMOG filter was not a good as my old 2007 was. I adjusted the sensitivity all the way up but, still it would not switch over all the time. So pulled off the plastic covers over the lower part of the motor, removed the SMOG filter, opened it up, as expected the filter inside was very dirty and clogged up with crud. Cleaned it all out, washed the filter really good, put it all back together and will test in the morning. This should fix this problem

I checked all fluids but, after owning this car for about 3-4 weeks now and putting about 2500 miles on it so far, it was nice to see a sign that this car was very well taken care of. I checked the oil and after 2500 miles, it looked like it was just changed, a very golden, as I expected to see on NEW oil

I do plan on listing a new thread, tonight or tomorrow on my car...
I have a 2013 where is this smog filter exactly?
Old 02-26-20, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by swfla
I have a 2013 where is this smog filter exactly?
It is probably in front of radiator near horns. I went to do this but there was so much plastic to be removed. I broke couple of clips and then decided to just close the hood and postpone it for another day. lol

I ave done it on LS430 and there is very visible once you open the hood.


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