
WhisperingWillow
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You may withdraw from the new postal and buyer protection programs... at least temporarily. I possess. Edit: According to her, who engages in extensive eBay transactions, one may no longer opt out of the buyer protection system; nevertheless, opting out of the postal plan remains possible.
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Recommendations for purchase preparation?
WhisperingWillow replied to Gianni682's topic in General Car Chat
It is hoped that you have not yet revealed to the dealer your preference for a certain colour. -
Recommendations for purchase preparation?
WhisperingWillow replied to Gianni682's topic in General Car Chat
Is there another dealer in proximity that you can use for price competition? -
Disc sizes for the 2016 Picanto
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Thank you. I am now attempting to locate the VIN plate. I will search on Google; so far, I have identified the positions of the chassis number and engine number, but I have not yet discovered the VIN plate. -
I own a 2016 KIA Picanto SR7 and want new brake discs and pads. Typically, brake parts retailers are reliable; entering the registration number yields a range of options. Nonetheless, it seems there are many disc diameters for my vehicle: 256, 231, 234, 252. How can I get the appropriate size discs without removing the existing ones for measurement? Is there anybody that can assist?
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Kia Introduces EV4 and Concept EV2
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I assume it was mostly a financial and technological matter. The general public expects compact automobiles to be less expensive than bigger ones; nevertheless, from a manufacturing perspective, the production costs of a Picanto and a Sorento are likely comparable. The expense of one must support the other. Integrating all the electrical components into a compact vehicle is likely more challenging than in a larger vehicle, which offers much more room. The capricious public want an economical compact vehicle capable of long-distance travel. While it is acknowledged that tiny cars are primarily intended for short urban journeys, instances of such vehicles traversing the highway are not uncommon. -
Kia Introduces EV4 and Concept EV2
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https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/kia-working-baby-ev1-renault-twingo-rival -
Kia Introduces EV4 and Concept EV2
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According to Autocar, the phrase "to complete the EV lineup" may be quite arrogant, since Kia is considering the introduction of a compact (Picanto-sized) EV1. -
Kia Introduces EV4 and Concept EV2
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https://www.kianewscenter.com/news/kia-unveils-ev4-and-concept-ev2-to-complete-brand-s-core-ev-lineup/s/4b8d0745-8655-4099-bd4b-bde6e2e787de -
Kia has introduced the EV4 and the prototype EV2 to complete its electric vehicle lineup. I never anticipated the resurgence of bench seats! I intend to retain my current possessions for the foreseeable future.
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Excellent, thank you.
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Thank you very much.
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Excellent issue Will the automobile continue to operate effectively?
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Hello, I am considering removing my rear airbag suspension. If I install coil springs and disconnect the compressor fuse, would this trigger a warning light on the dashboard? Any advice would be much appreciated. 👍
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W164 as an all-terrain vehicle.
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W164 as an all-terrain vehicle.
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I am not very fond of the newest Shogun models, among others. I could regulate its use somewhat to address the ML's deficiencies. I want to avoid a continuous occurrence of ball joint and steering problems. Today's very damp area discovered when extracting a lay flat pipe from a new batter. This is the first instance in which I have been completely immobilised. Fortunately, my most effective extraction apparatus was readily available. -
W164 as an all-terrain vehicle.
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I own several vehicles that surpass the capabilities of a Unimog; yet, they are not very useful for transportation purposes.Amusement expressed through laughter. My budget is at the ML level; hence, the G-Wagen is regretfully outside my financial capacity. To be fair, there are several machine learning models available that I could experiment with, incurring no risk if I were to damage them. I do not want to damage my pristine black ML420. -
W164 as an all-terrain vehicle.
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I am indifferent to low range and seldom engage the centre differential on the Pajero. I am mostly interested about its durability under such circumstances. Ball joints and overall capacity to endure harsh treatment. The Pajero excels in a certain area. Significantly superior than the other Land Rovers we have had. -
I now own a rather fatigued Mitsubishi Pajero that is used off-road almost daily on damp, rutted fields and uneven terrain. I am curious about how a W164 might perform under this kind of use with suitable tires. I own an ML420 vehicle and I appreciate it. An impartial local Mercedes-Benz expert cautioned against the W163, which was my first consideration mostly due to road tax implications. I recognise that early W164 models also fall into the lower tax category, which is why I am enquiring. The Pajero's primary drawback, apart from its age, is the insufficient inside room. The W164 has significantly more space when the seats are stowed. Additionally, they possess excellent towing capabilities. Pickups are of no use to me. Inadequate security, subpar off-road capability, and unwieldy design.
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Below is a webpage detailing the tuning process for an F30, including dyno runs. It is intriguing to see how BMW actively restricts the gasoline supply precisely when it is most desired. The aspect that I found most exasperating was the auto transmission's tendency to rev the engine up to 7000rpm without any significant increase in performance beyond 5000rpm. https://bluesparkautomotive.com/projects/320i-b48-tuning
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Today, I went on a 100-mile excursion with it - you may doubt my words, but it really exhibits a much higher speed. Perhaps Jason at Chiptune has not tried any of these options? Recently, I had the opportunity to borrow a 2023 M135i for a week. After driving it, I noticed that my own car, a stock 320i, suddenly felt more similar to the M135i. However, I must admit that I didn't really like the M135i. I conducted much study on the ECU remap, and it proved to be a challenging endeavour. The most favourable quotation I received was £800 plus Value Added Tax (VAT) alone for the purpose of unlocking it, not to mention the additional cost of remapping it. In my opinion, the device has to be transferred overseas in order to be unlocked. However, there is a possibility that BMW may erase the map if they provide an over-the-air update. I agree that ECU remaps are superior. I had a substantial 38% enhancement in performance on my last 320D over a span of 10 years and 193,000 miles, which was really satisfactory. The tuning box provides a comparable boost in horsepower and a significant increase of torque at lower revolutions per minute (RPM). I lack knowledge about the inner workings of the box in question, but in essence, it just modifies the output parameters of the Engine Control Unit (ECU), which is essentially the primary function of a remap. The cables included are for MAP, CAM, and boost functions. If I get the opportunity, I will create a film in the next days that compares the acceleration from 0 to 60 mph of a stock vehicle with one that has been modified.Additionally, the price of the item is just £299, and shipping is provided at no extra charge.