Recent content by S_WALMER1973

Definitely keeping an eye on this one, can't wait to test drive and see actual MSRP when released. I'm usually put off by most hot-hatches due to reliability issues, Toyota gives me a little more reassurance than say a focus ST/RS and others of similar caliber Exactly what I was thinking, we...

Definitely keeping an eye on this one, can't wait to test drive and see actual MSRP when released. I'm usually put off by most hot-hatches due to reliability issues, Toyota gives me a little more reassurance than say a focus ST/RS and others of similar caliber.

I had these tires on my Volvo a couple years ago, very good traction on dry pavement, ok in the rain as well and reasonably priced, Only downside is tread life was very short, only lasted about a year. If maximum grip on dry pavement is your priority like autoX then this is a great option.

Guilty as charged LOL!:ROFLMAO:

I may be a bit biased, but I agree 100%

Me too, usually I don't brag about expensive trips I take.... but I just went to the gas station and grocery store yesterday.:oops::rolleyes:

Owner of a 2014 CX-5 here, I currently run RLI ( Renewable Lubricants Inc) 5w-30 in my 2.5L N/A with a Champ XL filter. So far so good, the ester based oil has been shown to work very well with DI engines like in Audi/VW applications. I typically do 7500 mi OCI on all my vehicles. UOA coming soon

I changed the coolant in my 2014 Mazda CX-5, and 2009 Volvo C30. I used Fleetguard ES Complete CC2830 (Blue), propylene glycol coolant and distilled water. Prefer to use a low-tox coolant in my vehicles when possible. Factory coolant was greenish/blue due at 120k in the Mazda Sierra coolant in...