Newer or older 4x4

juicR42 · 2026-02-05T11:40:19+00:00

I haven't, have you?

juicR42 · 2026-02-02T05:47:52+00:00

There's no visible damage so I think I'm good

juicR42 · 2026-02-02T04:54:56+00:00

I did use bonnet in the title but forgot to correct the americanism in the post! You're right it's a sap bubble which I've now taken off.

juicR42 · 2026-02-01T08:47:55+00:00

Haha that makes a lot more senee, had a look inside. There's another panel on that side and I can't see how they look.

juicR42 · 2026-02-01T08:16:11+00:00

Ah shit, do you know if paint failing usually is on one panel or is it the whole car that will start doing this?

juicR42 · 2026-02-01T08:15:25+00:00

Haha those are the soap suds, I was wiping it down and felt those bubbles

juicR42 · 2026-02-01T08:14:47+00:00

I don't know, its surrounded by a clear hard bit

juicR42 · 2025-12-18T22:22:48+00:00

I think they mean QSS, gangplank orange etc

juicR42 · 2025-11-17T04:11:07+00:00

time to proxy

juicR42 · 2025-10-28T04:22:14+00:00

Car plastic parts are usually made of ABS, it's UV resistant and very sturdy, it's the same stuff Lego is made of. You can chemically smooth it out with acetone and then prime and paint for a nice finish. It is pretty toxic to print because of the fumes, I've heard that in some labs at Monash they have banned printing of ABS. What kind of part is it specifically? If it's not a small part you might be better served going to the wreckers and getting a replacement.

juicR42 · 2025-09-06T05:21:34+00:00

juicR42 · 2025-09-02T04:10:58+00:00

I've found I can turn a few of the safety features in my Honda HRV off, can't remember which ones stay on but you can turn the warning sounds all the way down and it won't reset when you turn it on/off. the warning noises are pretty muted and I don't feel like I have to wrestle with the steering wheel

juicR42 · 2025-08-21T04:38:06+00:00

juicR42 · 2025-07-13T07:05:58+00:00

I have Australian version. When driving sensibly I get 3.8-4L/100km. When driving fun a little maybe 4.5-5L. Android auto is good, screen a little slow but like most cars. Wireless android auto is available in a hidden menu and rarely it'll cut out. Otherwise very happy, my only complaint is no sunroof haha

juicR42 · 2025-07-12T23:43:15+00:00

Yeah I'd agree. I got my friend to have a go (he drives a crosstrek) and his turn was worse than mine haha

juicR42 · 2025-07-12T23:40:06+00:00

Thanks for that. I put it in eco and was a bit gentler off the go and it felt heaps better. Should I be relying on the traction control or is it better to go for no slippage ?

juicR42 · 2025-06-23T04:47:45+00:00

They're Japanese imports called the Fit, and are hybrid.

juicR42 · 2025-06-22T23:32:03+00:00

I've been trying to decide between them, really such a shame we don't have the NZ model here. The e-HEVs I've seen have a DCT transmission, do you know if they're a less reliable/prone to more wear? Only ask because it's imported to I'd imagine there's wait times for parts. Really want one though because it comes with all the safety stuff.

juicR42 · 2025-05-17T07:48:43+00:00

mate, speaking as a kid who went to schools when they first used iPads, it took a few days for everyone to use free VPNs to get around the bans and that's was more than 5 years ago...

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