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RX-8 Steering Wheel Badge
I must admit, I’d never paid much attention to the RX-8. When they first came out in 2004, I just wrote them off as an RX-7 Wannabe. I did not give them a second thought. The RX-7 had been the apple of my eye for eons. But … Read the rest of this entry »
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RX-8 Shift Knob
One of the main obstacles I faced when looking for a new ride was that I wanted a car with a manual transmission. I would venture to say that about 98% of the cars on the lots had an automatic transmission. “Just drive it and you’ll like it,” was the hope of the salepeople. These I would not even bother test driving. Time was of the essence.
I had a few friends contact me to say that they found cars that I would really like, IF I was willing to buy an automatic.
… No dice. Read the rest of this entry »
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RX-8 Steering Wheel Badge
I’d been driving the same car for the past 11 years. A 1993 Toyota Paseo. I loved that car. She and I had so many memories. A couple of months ago she died — in a big way. She’d been getting sick, but I was in denial. I was hoping I could just keep patching her up. I hoped that she could last until the beginning of next year.
… That was not to be. Read the rest of this entry »
A tire blowout is, simply put, a quick loss of air pressure in your tire. Blowouts are up there with skidding and hydroplaning when it comes to those little annoyances you might have to deal with if you drive long enough. Read the rest of this entry »
Generally speaking, you should rotate your tires every 6,000 to 8,000 miles. Check your owner’s manual for schedules specific to your ride. When you do not rotate your tires, your ride becomes a pain to handle.
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It is good to check your tire pressure monthly. During these checks, make sure you pay attention to the condition of your tires. Remove any objects that may have gotten wedged between the treads. Look for uneven wear patterns. If you see uneven wear, then it is time for a tire rotation. Stick a penny upside down into the tire tread. If you can not see the top of Lincoln’s head, replace the tire.
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