Automatic Car Washes & STis - Page 2

shftat6 · 10-27-2005, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 2fas4u

I would never take the STI through a wash. There is too much that can get hung up inside the wash. Also most of them will seriously leave "spider scratches" in the paint. It is much more safe to hand wash your car. I agree the rims will not be clean either!

X2

Automatic car washes were made by someone that hates cars.

Grunt · 10-27-2005, 09:31 AM

Straight from the 05 STI Owners Reference Guide...

"...some car-wash machines may damage the spoiler or the body. Please wash your car carefully, and be sure to follow the instructions..."

Only hand washing for me!

***Warharan*** · 10-27-2005, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by nandanrp

Easy to say living in Tustin Ranch

What about those of us in climates where there's freezing?

ZipZip · 10-27-2005, 11:27 AM

brilliant.

***VSGTS14*** · 10-27-2005, 11:30 AM

any auto carwash is stupid to put your car through imo.

AARONH · 10-27-2005, 12:07 PM

going through a touchless car wash is like using a pressure washer on your paint. imho

andl2ew · 10-27-2005, 06:50 PM

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**nandanrp** · 10-27-2005, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Warharan

lol...well played Warharan. I used to live in Irvine a lonnnng time ago (when I was small) and my cousin used to live in Tustin Ranch. Nice place, unfortunately my job is in Chicago

Grunt · 10-27-2005, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by andl2ew

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The oddest thing about your post is that i'm sure YOU can't even recognize the stupid comment you typed!

NJSTi05 · 10-27-2005, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by andl2ew

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...and even more racist comments removed.

andl2ew · 10-28-2005, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Grunt

The oddest thing about your post is that i'm sure YOU can't even recognize the stupid comment you typed!

Whats so odd? NJSTI seemed to understand it? Why u must insist that my comment is stupid? feeels good? i was just giving my simple .02 on car washes because i been going to them my whole life.

Sinister Subaru · 10-28-2005, 05:57 AM

Before this thread turns into a free-for-all, I'm just going to ask you guys one question.

How the hell does a "car wash" thread turn into a battle royal?

Grunt · 10-28-2005, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by andl2ew

Whats so odd? NJSTI seemed to understand it? Why u must insist that my comment is stupid? feeels good? i was just giving my simple .02 on car washes because i been going to them my whole life.

No problems! But i think it can be an insult sometimes when people feel the need to include someones ethnicity in a story when it's not necessary! Especially when talking about a car wash.

jaylw314 · 10-28-2005, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Warharan

Okay, that's mean, but funny

For those in cold climates, the automatic car washes where you stop in the stall, and the sprayer carriage rotates around the car is probably the most convenient and reasonable alternative. yes, you end up with a crappy wash because the nozzles on the carriage are usually too far away (remember, most americans drive huge a$$ SUV's), but by the same token, it's less likely to cause any damage. Besides, during the cold season, the real goal is to get that damn salt and sand off the car to protect it and make it last longer. I think getting the car spotless during a midwest winter is kind of pointless otherwise.

I used to live in northern IL, very glad to be back in los angeles

Sinister Subaru · 10-28-2005, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Grunt

No problems! But i think it can be an insult sometimes when people feel the need to include someones ethnicity in a story when it's not necessary! Especially when talking about a car wash.

I apologize.

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10-27-2005, 06:50 PM	#22
andl2ew Senior STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: DOWNPIPE ! Location: NYC Posts: 318 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	racial content deleted Last edited by TRM : 10-28-2005 at 08:12 AM. Reason: removed racist comments

10-27-2005, 09:31 AM	#17
Grunt Grassroots STI Racer Posts: 586 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Straight from the 05 STI Owners Reference Guide... "...some car-wash machines may damage the spoiler or the body. Please wash your car carefully, and be sure to follow the instructions..." Only hand washing for me!

10-27-2005, 11:27 AM	#19
ZipZip Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 31 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	brilliant.

10-27-2005, 11:30 AM	#20
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500HD Fav Mod: a new 08 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 9,844 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	any auto carwash is stupid to put your car through imo.

10-27-2005, 12:07 PM	#21
AARONH STI Driver Car: Silver '04 Anthraci Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 229 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	going through a touchless car wash is like using a pressure washer on your paint. imho

10-28-2005, 05:57 AM	#27
Sinister Subaru Banned Car: '05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Any mod that enhances performance Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 937 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Before this thread turns into a free-for-all, I'm just going to ask you guys one question. How the hell does a "car wash" thread turn into a battle royal?