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| Joanne's new car inspired a few new car questions on maintenance .... Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Friday, 23 August, 2013, at 3:48:59 pm |
So... you have a new car (at some time in your life you did)...... when or how soon after receiving the car did you do the following:
1) Wax
2) Leather conditioner
3) Polish with an abrasive (any, mild or harsh)
5) Add a fuel system / injector cleaner (Techron etc...)
6) Vacuum trunks
7) Vacuum interior
8) Condition convertible top
9) Program the radio
10) Get an alignment
11) Purchase and install first performance modification (engine, exhaust, chip, wing, etc)
12) Purchase and install first cosmetic modification (trim piece, bumper, etc.)
13) Purchase and install suspension modifications
14) Modify something for convenience such as wire radar detector or install electric sockets
15) Break something stupid like a vent, clip,
16) Post a picture on a forum
17) Break a speed limit in a big way
18) Hang something from your rear-view mirror (what was it)
19) Make woopie in it (with another person)
20) Spill something (excluding 19 above)
21) Damage the interior (scrape leather, ding plastic)
22) Door ding or other really-piss-me-off scratch
23) Start lusting for another car
Answers such ASAP, never, at about month x.... are all acceptable
Feel free to make your own list....
Peace
Bruce in Philly (very bored today)
1) Wax
2) Leather conditioner
3) Polish with an abrasive (any, mild or harsh)
5) Add a fuel system / injector cleaner (Techron etc...)
6) Vacuum trunks
7) Vacuum interior
8) Condition convertible top
9) Program the radio
10) Get an alignment
11) Purchase and install first performance modification (engine, exhaust, chip, wing, etc)
12) Purchase and install first cosmetic modification (trim piece, bumper, etc.)
13) Purchase and install suspension modifications
14) Modify something for convenience such as wire radar detector or install electric sockets
15) Break something stupid like a vent, clip,
16) Post a picture on a forum
17) Break a speed limit in a big way
18) Hang something from your rear-view mirror (what was it)
19) Make woopie in it (with another person)
20) Spill something (excluding 19 above)
21) Damage the interior (scrape leather, ding plastic)
22) Door ding or other really-piss-me-off scratch
23) Start lusting for another car
Answers such ASAP, never, at about month x.... are all acceptable
Feel free to make your own list....
Peace
Bruce in Philly (very bored today)
| Re: Joanne's new car inspired a few new car questions on maintenance .... m4240z - Friday, 23 August, 2013, at 3:56:28 pm |
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Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S)
So... you have a new car (at some time in your life you did)...... when or how soon after receiving the car did you do the following:
1) Wax RARELY
2) Leather conditioner ONCE A YEAR
3) Polish with an abrasive (any, mild or harsh) ONCE EVERY TEN YEARS
5) Add a fuel system / injector cleaner (Techron etc...) ONCE A YEAR
6) Vacuum trunks RARELY
7) Vacuum interior ONCE A MONTH
8) Condition convertible top NEVER
9) Program the radio ONCE -- UNLESS POWER GOES OUT, AND IT FORGETS
10) Get an alignment ONLY WHEN IT NEEDS IT
11) Purchase and install first performance modification (engine, exhaust, chip, wing, etc) NEVER
12) Purchase and install first cosmetic modification (trim piece, bumper, etc.) NEVER
13) Purchase and install suspension modifications NEVER
14) Modify something for convenience such as wire radar detector or install electric sockets NEVER
15) Break something stupid like a vent, clip, NEVER
16) Post a picture on a forum MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE I DO -- EXCEPT FOR 17
17) Break a speed limit in a big way MORE THAN 16
18) Hang something from your rear-view mirror (what was it) NEVER
19) Make woopie in it (with another person) IN IT IS HARD -- ON IT IS EASIER
20) Spill something (excluding 19 above) FIVE YEARS
21) Damage the interior (scrape leather, ding plastic) HAVEN'T YET
22) Door ding or other really-piss-me-off scratch I LET EVERYONE I PARK NEXT TO DO IT FOR ME....
23) Start lusting for another car MORE THAN 17, EXCEPT IT NEVER LASTS, AS UNLIKE 16 AND 17, IT COSTS A LOT OF MONEY....
Answers such ASAP, never, at about month x.... are all acceptable
Feel free to make your own list....
Peace
Bruce in Philly (very bored today)
| Re: Joanne's new car inspired a few new car questions on maintenance .... grant - Friday, 23 August, 2013, at 4:08:18 pm |
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Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S)
So... you have a new car (at some time in your life you did)...... when or how soon after receiving the car did you do the following:
1) Wax --- after 4 months curing
2) Leather conditioner ---- annually
3) Polish with an abrasive (any, mild or harsh) --- after 2 years
5) Add a fuel system / injector cleaner (Techron etc...) ----- ~6 mos
6) Vacuum trunks ---- wha?
7) Vacuum interior ---- 4/year
8) Condition convertible top --- annually or never depending on who you ask
9) Program the radio --- immediately
10) Get an alignment --- when i did suspension work. I've never had a car just go out of alignment
11) Purchase and install first performance modification (engine, exhaust, chip, wing, etc) --- took me a while. Slippery slope!
12) Purchase and install first cosmetic modification (trim piece, bumper, etc.) ---- never
13) Purchase and install suspension modifications ---- when the old ones needed replacement
14) Modify something for convenience such as wire radar detector or install electric sockets ---- PDQ
15) Break something stupid like a vent, clip, --- not yet!
16) Post a picture on a forum ---- i dont quite remember
17) Break a speed limit in a big way ----- No comment
18) Hang something from your rear-view mirror (what was it) -- never
19) Make woopie in it (with another person) --- have you ever tried in a boxster?
20) Spill something (excluding 19 above) ---- knock wood nothing bad
21) Damage the interior (scrape leather, ding plastic) ---- show scuff on speaker grill count?
22) Door ding or other really-piss-me-off scratch ---- about two years. coasted into a trailer at an AX.
23) Start lusting for another car ---- nope, still happy
Answers such ASAP, never, at about month x.... are all acceptable
Feel free to make your own list....
Peace
Bruce in Philly (very bored today)
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| Re: Joanne's new car inspired a few new car questions on maintenance .... Post Falls Rob - Friday, 23 August, 2013, at 4:11:51 pm |
1) Wax The next day
2) Leather conditioner Every 3-6 months
3) Polish with an abrasive (any, mild or harsh) Every couple years
5) Add a fuel system / injector cleaner (Techron etc...) Prior to every oil change
6) Vacuum trunks As needed
7) Vacuum interior As needed
8) Condition convertible top As needed based on water bead
9) Program the radio The same day
10) Get an alignment New tires or when necessary
11) Purchase and install first performance modification (engine, exhaust, chip, wing, etc) Within the first month
12) Purchase and install first cosmetic modification (trim piece, bumper, etc.) Within the first month
13) Purchase and install suspension modifications Within the first two years
14) Modify something for convenience such as wire radar detector or install electric sockets Within a year
15) Break something stupid like a vent, clip, I wipe it out of my memory
16) Post a picture on a forum Within a week
17) Break a speed limit in a big way After engine break in - about 3 months
18) Hang something from your rear-view mirror (what was it) Never
19) Make woopie in it (with another person) Pffft, no way
20) Spill something (excluding 19 above) Never, I don't eat/drink in the vehicle
21) Damage the interior (scrape leather, ding plastic) Within a year
22) Door ding or other really-piss-me-off scratch usually within 3 months
23) Start lusting for another car THAT never stops
2) Leather conditioner Every 3-6 months
3) Polish with an abrasive (any, mild or harsh) Every couple years
5) Add a fuel system / injector cleaner (Techron etc...) Prior to every oil change
6) Vacuum trunks As needed
7) Vacuum interior As needed
8) Condition convertible top As needed based on water bead
9) Program the radio The same day
10) Get an alignment New tires or when necessary
11) Purchase and install first performance modification (engine, exhaust, chip, wing, etc) Within the first month
12) Purchase and install first cosmetic modification (trim piece, bumper, etc.) Within the first month
13) Purchase and install suspension modifications Within the first two years
14) Modify something for convenience such as wire radar detector or install electric sockets Within a year
15) Break something stupid like a vent, clip, I wipe it out of my memory
16) Post a picture on a forum Within a week
17) Break a speed limit in a big way After engine break in - about 3 months
18) Hang something from your rear-view mirror (what was it) Never
19) Make woopie in it (with another person) Pffft, no way
20) Spill something (excluding 19 above) Never, I don't eat/drink in the vehicle
21) Damage the interior (scrape leather, ding plastic) Within a year
22) Door ding or other really-piss-me-off scratch usually within 3 months
23) Start lusting for another car THAT never stops
Gary in SoFL - Friday, 23 August, 2013, at 5:49:45 pm |
| Re: Joanne's new car inspired a few new car questions on maintenance .... Joanne in OC - Saturday, 24 August, 2013, at 5:11:15 pm |
1) Wax 3 months
2) Leather conditioner when the board had a detailing session
3) Polish with an abrasive (any, mild or harsh) When Christopher Brown needed a place to wash his car, then he'd do mine
5) Add a fuel system / injector cleaner (Techron etc...) don't think I ever did this
6) Vacuum trunks with car wash
7) Vacuum interior with car wash
8) Condition convertible top did Ragtop about 5 years
9) Program the radio2 days
10) Get an alignment never did
11) Purchase and install first performance modification (engine, exhaust, chip, wing, etc)never
12) Purchase and install first cosmetic modification (trim piece, bumper, etc.)replaced bumper, 3 years
13) Purchase and install suspension modificationsnever
14) Modify something for convenience such as wire radar detector or install electric sockets 1 year (sooner this time, 1 day)
15) Break something stupid like a vent, clip, never did
16) Post a picture on a forumsame day, 3 hours
17) Break a speed limit in a big way1 month
18) Hang something from your rear-view mirror (what was it)5 years, parking permit (removable)
19) Make woopie in it (with another person)I'm taking the 5th
20) Spill something (excluding 19 above) never
21) Damage the interior (scrape leather, ding plastic)never
22) Door ding or other really-piss-me-off scratch 3 weeks, Vegas valet
23) Start lusting for another car never stops
2) Leather conditioner when the board had a detailing session
3) Polish with an abrasive (any, mild or harsh) When Christopher Brown needed a place to wash his car, then he'd do mine
5) Add a fuel system / injector cleaner (Techron etc...) don't think I ever did this
6) Vacuum trunks with car wash
7) Vacuum interior with car wash
8) Condition convertible top did Ragtop about 5 years
9) Program the radio2 days
10) Get an alignment never did
11) Purchase and install first performance modification (engine, exhaust, chip, wing, etc)never
12) Purchase and install first cosmetic modification (trim piece, bumper, etc.)replaced bumper, 3 years
13) Purchase and install suspension modificationsnever
14) Modify something for convenience such as wire radar detector or install electric sockets 1 year (sooner this time, 1 day)
15) Break something stupid like a vent, clip, never did
16) Post a picture on a forumsame day, 3 hours
17) Break a speed limit in a big way1 month
18) Hang something from your rear-view mirror (what was it)5 years, parking permit (removable)
19) Make woopie in it (with another person)I'm taking the 5th
20) Spill something (excluding 19 above) never
21) Damage the interior (scrape leather, ding plastic)never
22) Door ding or other really-piss-me-off scratch 3 weeks, Vegas valet
23) Start lusting for another car never stops
Laz - Saturday, 24 August, 2013, at 5:50:17 pm |
| I don't remember, it was 13 years ago Joanne in OC - Saturday, 24 August, 2013, at 8:08:54 pm |
Laz - Monday, 26 August, 2013, at 12:05:51 am |
| Re: Joanne's new car inspired a few new car questions on maintenance .... MarcW - Sunday, 25 August, 2013, at 12:37:28 am |
1) Wax - Can't remember. Months I'm sure though.
2) Leather conditioner - Never.
3) Polish with an abrasive (any, mild or harsh) - Never.
5) Add a fuel system / injector cleaner (Techron etc...) - at around 80K miles... to cure hesitation that turned out to be the AOS.
6) Vacuum trunks - as needed. Not often.
7) Vacuum interior -- as needed. Not often. In fact I let the service department detailer do this now.
8) Condition convertible top - half hearted attempt once. I just let it go au natural.
9) Program the radio -- 1st week or so.
10) Get an alignment -- at 50K miles.
11) Purchase and install first performance modification (engine, exhaust, chip, wing, etc) - Never.
12) Purchase and install first cosmetic modification (trim piece, bumper, etc.) - Never.
13) Purchase and install suspension modifications - Never.
14) Modify something for convenience such as wire radar detector or install electric sockets - Never.
15) Break something stupid like a vent, clip, - Never.
16) Post a picture on a forum - Can't remember but it was probably shortly after I bought the car.
17) Break a speed limit in a big way -- After break in but I don't recall the 1st time...
18) Hang something from your rear-view mirror (what was it) - Never.
19) Make woopie in it (with another person) - Never. It'd kill my back.
20) Spill something (excluding 19 above) - Dumped a MacDonald's hot fudge sundae on the floor once but I can't recall when.
21) Damage the interior (scrape leather, ding plastic) - Never. Just normal wear and tear.
22) Door ding or other really-piss-me-off scratch -- someone opened a door I guess into the rear fender lip and put in a small ding. Can't remember when.
23) Start lusting for another car - never stopped...
2) Leather conditioner - Never.
3) Polish with an abrasive (any, mild or harsh) - Never.
5) Add a fuel system / injector cleaner (Techron etc...) - at around 80K miles... to cure hesitation that turned out to be the AOS.
6) Vacuum trunks - as needed. Not often.
7) Vacuum interior -- as needed. Not often. In fact I let the service department detailer do this now.
8) Condition convertible top - half hearted attempt once. I just let it go au natural.
9) Program the radio -- 1st week or so.
10) Get an alignment -- at 50K miles.
11) Purchase and install first performance modification (engine, exhaust, chip, wing, etc) - Never.
12) Purchase and install first cosmetic modification (trim piece, bumper, etc.) - Never.
13) Purchase and install suspension modifications - Never.
14) Modify something for convenience such as wire radar detector or install electric sockets - Never.
15) Break something stupid like a vent, clip, - Never.
16) Post a picture on a forum - Can't remember but it was probably shortly after I bought the car.
17) Break a speed limit in a big way -- After break in but I don't recall the 1st time...
18) Hang something from your rear-view mirror (what was it) - Never.
19) Make woopie in it (with another person) - Never. It'd kill my back.
20) Spill something (excluding 19 above) - Dumped a MacDonald's hot fudge sundae on the floor once but I can't recall when.
21) Damage the interior (scrape leather, ding plastic) - Never. Just normal wear and tear.
22) Door ding or other really-piss-me-off scratch -- someone opened a door I guess into the rear fender lip and put in a small ding. Can't remember when.
23) Start lusting for another car - never stopped...
Harvey in FL - Sunday, 25 August, 2013, at 10:29:54 am |
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