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StormTrooper305 · 01-19-2015, 09:47 PM

Am I the only one who walks past their frs/gt86 and wipes dirt off with their clothes? Eh it'll wash out in the laundry, but this could possibly lead to something awful squeaky squeaky squeaky

Does anyone else get f

king blinded by SUV's and other taller vehicles with their headlights in the rear view mirrors? I'm 25 yrs old and this is my first sports car, so try to just relate, maybe... And I'm not complaining, because she's my baby... Just thought it might make a good/funny topic

cheers! hope everyone had a good day.

Bobblehead · 01-19-2015, 09:51 PM

1. No, I don't. I usually leave it or get a microfiber if it really bothers me. Winter is a lost cause.

2. Welcome to driving a low sports car in America. Tinting your windows or getting a manual dimming rear view mirror might help.

Tcoat · 01-19-2015, 09:52 PM

SUV/Pickup + HID + night + drive through =

1GiantTurtle · 01-19-2015, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

SUV/Pickup + HID + night + drive through =

Problem solved

Storm_Trooper · 01-19-2015, 10:23 PM

Whoa. OP is my evil twin

Wise · 01-19-2015, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by StormTrooper305

Am I the only one who walks past their frs/gt86 and wipes dirt off with their clothes? Eh it'll wash out in the laundry, but this could possibly lead to something awful squeaky squeaky squeaky

Does anyone else get f

king blinded by SUV's and other taller vehicles with their headlights in the rear view mirrors? I'm 25 yrs old and this is my first sports car, so try to just relate, maybe... And I'm not complaining, because she's my baby... Just thought it might make a good/funny topic

cheers! hope everyone had a good day.

Just flip the mirror down? There's a switch on the bottom that will tilt it so you can still see the headlights behind you but they'll be polarized.

86geek · 01-20-2015, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

SUV/Pickup + HID + night + drive through =

LmfaOOOO! Thanks Tcoat I really needed that

! Almost made me spit up my soda!

TheVoiceOfReason · 01-20-2015, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by StormTrooper305

Am I the only one who walks past their frs/gt86 and wipes dirt off with their clothes? Eh it'll wash out in the laundry, but this could possibly lead to something awful squeaky squeaky squeaky

Please don't use your shirt. It leads to swirls

.

That's just me being picky though. I think everyone thinks about dirt on their car a little too much when they first get it. Eventually the newness will wear off and you won't feel as inclined to wipe dirt off every time you see it. Even dirty these cars look better than most.

Brndn704 · 01-20-2015, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Wise

Just flip the mirror down? There's a switch on the bottom that will tilt it so you can still see the headlights behind you but they'll be polarized.

I've been driving for years and I never knew what that thing did. THANK YOU!

WesleyG · 01-20-2015, 12:50 AM

my dad taught me about the mirror trick when i was like 10, It helps alot, but does nothing for cars facing you,

As for wiping the car with my clothes, nope dont do that, material and the sand and dust on the car will make nice swirl marks

Vincenttam · 01-20-2015, 02:45 AM

I carry three microfiber cloths in my trunk a long with some meguires quick wax and detailer.

SC10N · 01-20-2015, 02:55 AM

The 10-Series don't have that dimming button

Turbo95eg6 · 01-20-2015, 04:00 AM

OP you'd get knuckled down in my hood.

Tcoat · 01-20-2015, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Storm_Trooper

Whoa. OP is my evil twin

But doesn't each twin always think it is the other that is evil????

01-19-2015, 09:47 PM	#1
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