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We don't live there, but were seriously considering a move (many years ago) into the Raleigh area. Had one kid at the time and second on the way - so my wife was especially interested in day care and school systems. We saw two day care places that no sane person would even house their dog. We...

Be careful what you wish for ..... my MK8 VW GTI (manual) daily driver has that damn hill assist - which is an awful "feature". Have stalled the engine at least 8 times at intersections when it's failed to release in a timely manner. Don't drive the ITS enough to know if Honda's version is...

Yes, swooshy intake sounds are nice ... So go one better - totally eliminate the entire air filter, including housing. Saves a bunch of weight and all that beautiful swoosh will then help mask the darker sounds of inhaled dirt grinding cylinder walls, piston rings, and valve guides. Next...

I think it's criminal that we let aftermarket equipment suppliers "convince" us to buy upgraded products, without demanding at least some basic technical / engineering measurements to show why their stuff is superior to OEM, or to each other. Obviously, there are a number of parameters that...

Years ago, I ran into a Briggs & Stratton engineer who was part of their engine design team. He told me the single most important factor for their engine longevity was the air filter, and keeping it clean. If you look at a modern lawn tractor engine, which is around 22-28 HP, single or twin...

So sounds like, some damage has already been done - sad. Do any of these companies ever supply any real engineering test data to support their products?? I guess that's why auto manufacturers are so quick to void warranties -- and an excellent reminder to never buy a used car with an...

The problem with aftermarket oiled air filters is that people don't service them on a regular basis, and when they do, often use too much oil causing air sensor problems. I've also always thought that if the engine designers thought they could gain valuable horsepower with a simple filter...

Well if you live and/or park in a crappy neighborhood, I guess you have to do whatever necessary to keep wheels from being stolen. But I did Tech at many DE's for more than 10 years. Lost track of all the goofballs who showed up at an event with no idea where their special lug nut socket was...

Paying extra each month toward the principal can make a huge difference in the term length (and amount of total interest you pay), especially on big amounts, like home loans. It was years ago but we paid off our home in less than half the time by both refinancing to a lower interest, while...

Others may disagree, but modified cars are always worth significantly less money than a factory stock car - at least they are to me. You should be able to negotiate quite a bit off the normal published used car values. But I personally would look elsewhere for a stock car without mods, unless...

Interesting - we have some weird State pricing laws dating back into the 1930's. Perhaps they are responsible for the lack of any significant fuel price differences at Costco versus other nearby stations? While we've had a Costco card for some years, I've found their store prices to be pretty...

Funny - We always hear "praises" for Top Tier Fuel from the companies selling them to us - generally at higher prices. But we never get to hear the other side of the story from those selling the good ole normal tier fuels for less money. Somehow the skeptic in me has this mental picture of a...

Get rid of the terrible Over-Rev problem and it would be a nearly perfect driving machine. Well, I guess HomeLink and a sunroof would be nice, too.

Pretty sure the tire pressure filling feature is well described in the owners manual.

I would also suggest you watch for a used CPO 2024 VW GTI with manual, and test drive it, too. VW foolishly dropped the 6MT in 2025, so only automatics are now available as new. The Autobahn is their top optioned model, followed by the "SE" in the middle. All use the same 241 HP 2.0L turbo...

After getting on the wait list for my Type S (none were available anywhere in the state to drive), I visited a local Dealer and drove the A-Spec. While I guess it was OK, my main memory of that experience was not much power and noticeable "over-rev" (sometimes also called "rev-hang") when...

I agree with you on the great annoyance of the missing HomeLink. Interestingly, my MK8 VW GTI SE daily driver is also missing this feature! Perhaps the Honda & VW product planners don't live in houses, or have garages??

I'm sorry to read your report on the continuing Over-Rev behavior after BOV install. A friend recently inquired (at my request) with his track buddy network and received a response from "?Honda People?" indicating their feeling that Tuners might not be addressing this problem, fearing problems...

Tunes are a different discussion (versus bolt on plastic pieces). Turning up the boost and adding a bit of fuel is a time honored way of increasing power, often with a proportional decrease in reliability. Probably effective if the stock turbo can deal with it and you run higher octane fuel...

I don't think it's a matter of "knowing about engines" as much as knowing common sense. Factory engineers spend tens-of-thousands of hours designing a new car - and one important parameter is certainly the development of reliable engine torque / horsepower. If performance could be enhanced with...