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#26
Originally Posted by Elara
There IS a little gas cap holder on the bottom right side- it's not on the gas door thing -it's just a little hook, but it does keep the cap from smacking on the car. Kinda turns it inward a bit. I'll even go take a picture for you guys.
Does anyone know where to find a stainless thermal mug that actually FITS in the cup holder and doesn't tip side to side when I'm driving it like I stole it?
Another question.. does anyone else think that the tilt on the windshield causes bad sheeting of rain and leading to poor visibility? Does anyone use or recomend Rain-ex or similar products? I've never had this problem in other cars before - but when it's raining hard, I can't see well out of the windshield at all - no matter what speed the wipers are on.
#27
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Originally Posted by xxMax Powerxx
These have been great tips. I knew something would come up. I'm going to try the cap clip next time I fill up and the CDs in the door slots. Velcroing the opener (it's kind of big) under the dash is also a good idea (I don't have the homelink intentionally because the mirror body is bigger and I already have trouble seeing around the plain one).
More questions:
1) My driver's side rug has a hole for some kind of clip to hold it in place, but I can't find the clip. Am I missing something? How do you keep your rug in place?
2) A metal bracket witha peg on one side and a hole on the other came in my glovebox. Does anyone know what this is for?
3) Does anyone have trouble keeping the fuse cover in place or have any trouble with the shift **** rotor moving around?
More questions:
1) My driver's side rug has a hole for some kind of clip to hold it in place, but I can't find the clip. Am I missing something? How do you keep your rug in place?
2) A metal bracket witha peg on one side and a hole on the other came in my glovebox. Does anyone know what this is for?
3) Does anyone have trouble keeping the fuse cover in place or have any trouble with the shift **** rotor moving around?
2. this is the hook that should be installed to hold your floor mat in place. it is supposed to be installed by the dealer during pdi but for some reason often gets missed. bitch at them for it.
3. no on both. when bitching as mentioned in #2 get them to replace both.
oh and you know the mirror is double jointed? they seem to come in their lowest vertical position. it can be pushed up and toward the windsheild for better visability.
Originally Posted by affenage
thanks Elara. Boy do I feel foolish now............. I would have NEVER noticed it.
Does anyone know where to find a stainless thermal mug that actually FITS in the cup holder and doesn't tip side to side when I'm driving it like I stole it?
Another question.. does anyone else think that the tilt on the windshield causes bad sheeting of rain and leading to poor visibility? Does anyone use or recomend Rain-ex or similar products? I've never had this problem in other cars before - but when it's raining hard, I can't see well out of the windshield at all - no matter what speed the wipers are on.
Does anyone know where to find a stainless thermal mug that actually FITS in the cup holder and doesn't tip side to side when I'm driving it like I stole it?
Another question.. does anyone else think that the tilt on the windshield causes bad sheeting of rain and leading to poor visibility? Does anyone use or recomend Rain-ex or similar products? I've never had this problem in other cars before - but when it's raining hard, I can't see well out of the windshield at all - no matter what speed the wipers are on.
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I get a good chukle every time I see your avatar, dominion. I love it!!! hahaha!
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Originally Posted by xxMax Powerxx
Can you use your wipers with Rain X, or do they wipe the chemical off?
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Man elara put us guys to shame with that gas cap. I dunno about where you guys live, but around me girls rarely fill up there cars they make the guys do it! weird
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OK, the gas cap hook is not designed for that purpose. I just fueled my car up and looked at it.
It's actually the "kicker" spring that pops the fuel door open.
That said, it does serve the dual purpose, but I had to point that out!
It's actually the "kicker" spring that pops the fuel door open.
That said, it does serve the dual purpose, but I had to point that out!
#36
Originally Posted by Elara
Pictures: One with arrow pointing to hook, and one with the cap on the hook.
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While we're on the subject of messing-up the paint job, if you drip Rain X on your paint,
GET IT OFF IMMEDIATELY !!!
IT TOTALLY RUINS PAINT - ESPECIALLY NEW PAINT !!!
Read the teeny tiny directions on the back of the bottle if you doubt what I say.
Yes, I've learned that lesson the hard way.
GET IT OFF IMMEDIATELY !!!
IT TOTALLY RUINS PAINT - ESPECIALLY NEW PAINT !!!
Read the teeny tiny directions on the back of the bottle if you doubt what I say.
Yes, I've learned that lesson the hard way.
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Gas cap, I just let hang...after gently putting it there.
CDs i keep in the front center console ..sans cases...only have about 6 I keep in the car. Need the MP3 player.
Garage door opener...remove the clip and put it in the ashtray.
CDs i keep in the front center console ..sans cases...only have about 6 I keep in the car. Need the MP3 player.
Garage door opener...remove the clip and put it in the ashtray.
#39
Heh. Every time I see a thread about the gas cap I wonder if my RX-8 is somehow different from everybody else's.
This has never been a problem for me. To the right of the hole you put the gas nozzle in, there is a small "ledge" just big enough to lay the gas cap on.
I've had the car for over a year and have always just placed the gas cap on this ledge. It's never fallen off, and I've never had to let the gas cap hang against the paint.
Try it. Seriously.
This has never been a problem for me. To the right of the hole you put the gas nozzle in, there is a small "ledge" just big enough to lay the gas cap on.
I've had the car for over a year and have always just placed the gas cap on this ledge. It's never fallen off, and I've never had to let the gas cap hang against the paint.
Try it. Seriously.
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Originally Posted by Racer X-8
While we're on the subject of messing-up the paint job, if you drip Rain X on your paint,
GET IT OFF IMMEDIATELY !!!
IT TOTALLY RUINS PAINT - ESPECIALLY NEW PAINT !!!
Read the teeny tiny directions on the back of the bottle if you doubt what I say.
Yes, I've learned that lesson the hard way.
GET IT OFF IMMEDIATELY !!!
IT TOTALLY RUINS PAINT - ESPECIALLY NEW PAINT !!!
Read the teeny tiny directions on the back of the bottle if you doubt what I say.
Yes, I've learned that lesson the hard way.
Regards, Gomez.
#42
It's kinda funny, my Protege 5 has a hook for the gas cap but the plastic lead isn't long enough to hook it, the RX8 has a nice long lead but nowhere to hook it. When I finally pick mine up on Wednesday I'll be looking to get it hooked, that phone clip looks pretty easy fix.
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atacdad you do everything i do! that's so weird that someone puts their garage door opener in that little tiny ash tray yet we both do it, cd's same...and of course the gas cap thing. :p
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Originally Posted by StewC625
OK, the gas cap hook is not designed for that purpose. I just fueled my car up and looked at it.
It's actually the "kicker" spring that pops the fuel door open.
That said, it does serve the dual purpose, but I had to point that out!
It's actually the "kicker" spring that pops the fuel door open.
That said, it does serve the dual purpose, but I had to point that out!
The cell phone clip is a great idea too. Although, some ppl will freak out over that extra gram of weight they are adding to their car.
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While we're on the subject of messing-up the paint job, if you drip Rain X on your paint,
GET IT OFF IMMEDIATELY !!!
IT TOTALLY RUINS PAINT - ESPECIALLY NEW PAINT !!!
GET IT OFF IMMEDIATELY !!!
IT TOTALLY RUINS PAINT - ESPECIALLY NEW PAINT !!!
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Originally Posted by SpinninAgain!
Buy a bottle of Zaino Z-6 enhancer spray and use it instead of Rain-X after cleaning your glass. It works as well or better than Rain-X, it's easier to apply and it sure as hell won't hurt your paint, since it's designed for use on your paint!
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It's not like I've tried everything out there, or even much of anything out there! But I guess I do like the stuff.
Note I didn't say "better than", but only "as well or better". I haven't tested for longevity vs. Rain-X. That would be worth knowing. I Z-6 my car pretty much every weekend anyway, so swiping the towel across the glass takes virtually no time at all.
It would be interesting to Rain-X one side and Z-6 the other, just to compare. I nominate your RX-8 as the test vehicle, just in case it looks really weird or something! :D
Sorry to all for the OT. Just had to respond to that excellent Rain-X warning since there's a totally risk free solution.
Note I didn't say "better than", but only "as well or better". I haven't tested for longevity vs. Rain-X. That would be worth knowing. I Z-6 my car pretty much every weekend anyway, so swiping the towel across the glass takes virtually no time at all.
It would be interesting to Rain-X one side and Z-6 the other, just to compare. I nominate your RX-8 as the test vehicle, just in case it looks really weird or something! :D
Sorry to all for the OT. Just had to respond to that excellent Rain-X warning since there's a totally risk free solution.