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    Front and rear noises what could it be??

    My 08 speed has 108k on it and I've had issues with it since 45k. The stock Struts went around 45k and I switched out the struts for some gold konis around 88k. After that the clunk went away for a week they returned just as bad. I had the shop that installed my struts look at it 3 separate...
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    Issues with konis

    They are the real deals. Sway bars have been checked a few times.
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    Issues with konis

    Earlier this year I had koni struts put in my 2008 speed3. At the time I had 80k+ on the car. The struts went back at 50k. I bought the koni gold struts off eBay brand new still wrapped up. Installed them in march or April. They were great for the first month. Then the clunks started again...
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    Pinging sound coming from rear

    i just installed new koni gold struts and new front rubber mounts. this week i installed new hankook ventus tires. car rides great but when ever i hot a bump there's a ping in the rear. i took it back to the shop that did the suspension and they looked over all the bushings and sway bars and...
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    Installing new seat covers

    my drivers seat upper cover is ripped and i have a new one to replace it. i'm just not sure how to remove the 2 plastic female tabs that the head rest goes into. they are what holds the head rest into the seat. any help?
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    Engine running hot

    it was the thermostat. because the car was running so hot it shut off the a/c. fixed on sat it's been fine since. thanks for the input.
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    Engine running hot

    on my way to work today i went to turn on my ac and nothing happened. just blew out hot air. i took a peek at my temp gauge and it was almost pinned on hot. i pulled over and checked the my fluids all of which were fine. i'm thinking it maybe the thermostat but why is the ac not working? is...
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    Are the upper seat covers interchangable?

    ok thanks for the info
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    Are the upper seat covers interchangable?

    the seat covers wont fit? i'm not replacing the whole seat back just the cover
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    Are the upper seat covers interchangable?

    its a 2008 speed3 it has dual side air bags. but both seats have the head rest in the center.
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    Are the upper seat covers interchangable?

    my drivers side seat has a tear in it. i found a used upper cover for the passenger side. are there any differences between each seat? they look the same to me.
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    need new seat cover. seat is splitting

    thanks jon. heres a pic[/IMG]
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    need new seat cover. seat is splitting

    i noticed my bolster on my driver's seat is starting to split on the seams. this is driving me nuts. i need a new stock seat cover, where can i get one?
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    Idiot lights staying on

    anyone having an issue with the parking brake light staying on? mine has been doing it for awhile now. usually when its really cold out, but even now in 70 degree weather. chris
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    Suggestions on where to buy new bumper

    2 yrs ago i smashed into a snow bank. last winter i did it again. tires blow in the snow. so i need to replace most of my front end. it's all cosmetic stuff that needs to be done. new bumper, skid plate/ air dam, and a part that holds on the skid plate. any suggestions? thanks chris
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    I broke a part under my car, where can i get a new one????

    yes, thanks justagirl. the part is 56-118A. so where can i get it now?
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    Headlights go out when turn signals are turned on?????

    this has happened to me 4 times since i bought the car new in 2008. i brought it to the dealer while it was still under warranty, but they found nothing. i've also noticed that my turn signals do not always sound themselves. they start to chime once i come to a stop. just wondering if i'm not alone
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    I broke a part under my car, where can i get a new one????

    i'll try to explain it the best i can...... there are 2 plastic "brackets" that hold the skid plate on behind the tires. this piece is almost an L shape. it bolts behind the front tire, it protects the ac belt on the right side, and has 2 bolts that hold onto the skid plate. with that being...
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    I need a new spare tire/trunk cover

    dealer told me to wash it with dawn. "if its safe to use on the animals in the gulf it's fine for the carpet."
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