Guys,
Just want to share something with you I found from my 3-day-old new baby.
First I want to mention that I'm NOT good at car at all
. This is my second car in my life but is the first NEW car. I lived in condo with old used car so never thought about washing it by hand or detailing it before.
I chose between Q5, SRX and FX35 and ended up selecting this perfect one - FX35. The more time I spend with it, the more I love it.The appearance is just so unique and nobody beats it. I haven't had a chance to wake the beast inside this car up cuz I'm still in the break-in period. But based on what I experienced during the test drive, I can wait...
Now I moved to a townhome with the extra space for it. I start to looking for the proper way to protect and take care of this baby. So I found. The best forum for FX owner!!!
I learned a lot from this site and I really appreciate everyone who contributed your experience and thoughts here so that newbies like myself have a chance to educate ourselves from your helpful write-ups.
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Malbec black - I want to show off the color my baby!!! I was going for black without knowing of the existence of this color. In the showroom, I saw one coupe has this color and is so elegant. Then I learned this color is available for only late 2011 model - I know this is the color I'm gonna get right away. The weather these days are not consistent. Pictures will be posted later this week to share with you guys.
I was trying to get a Nav-in-motion module before buying the car cuz I thought it would be very inconvenient not to have an ability to operate Nav system while I'm driving. But it turns out there is no problem operating it while I was driving in these three days. I did not intentionally test all the functions on Nav system but as least normal functions work flawlessly when I was driving. Not sure if its because my gf always sits on the passenger seat when I tested it but it really works. Could it be the late-2011 model change? I don't know but I'm really glad!!!
Map update ability - I notice some other thread talking about the difference of how to update maps on the nav. In my particular 2011 model, there is a function that allow you to insert DVD to the system and simply push the update map bottom to run the update.
The next thing I'm gonna do is to setup my Escort 9500 IX with invisiCord. Unfortunately the company is having a vacation now so I'll have to wait at least a week to receive the cord. But once I get it I'll test it with suction cups first to determine if I need to purchase BlendMount.
I got my first hose and nozzle from Walmart with $10/$7. It's workable but I'm going to try Craftman Rubber Hose from Sears this weekend. Any suggestion on choices of nozzle? Believe it or not, I have never really washed a car in my life until yesterday. I bought Meguiar's new car wash kit and gave it a shot after two days of ownership with 3 bird poop attack and driving in a rainy day. So it was quite an experience yesterday
Although I found out I messed up with the ratio of wash solution with water, I tried to follow the steps to finish the first step - wash and dry the car. There are a little bit water trace on the car after washing it, but it definitely looks much better than before. I guess I have long way to go...:sluggish:
Anyway, finally summer arrives Chicago. I'll see you guys on the beach!!!
ZC:wink (2):
Just want to share something with you I found from my 3-day-old new baby.
First I want to mention that I'm NOT good at car at all
. This is my second car in my life but is the first NEW car. I lived in condo with old used car so never thought about washing it by hand or detailing it before. I chose between Q5, SRX and FX35 and ended up selecting this perfect one - FX35. The more time I spend with it, the more I love it.
The appearance is just so unique and nobody beats it. I haven't had a chance to wake the beast inside this car up cuz I'm still in the break-in period. But based on what I experienced during the test drive, I can wait... Now I moved to a townhome with the extra space for it. I start to looking for the proper way to protect and take care of this baby. So I found
. The best forum for FX owner!!!I learned a lot from this site and I really appreciate everyone who contributed your experience and thoughts here so that newbies like myself have a chance to educate ourselves from your helpful write-ups.
-------
Malbec black - I want to show off the color my baby!!! I was going for black without knowing of the existence of this color. In the showroom, I saw one coupe has this color and is so elegant. Then I learned this color is available for only late 2011 model - I know this is the color I'm gonna get right away. The weather these days are not consistent. Pictures will be posted later this week to share with you guys.
I was trying to get a Nav-in-motion module before buying the car cuz I thought it would be very inconvenient not to have an ability to operate Nav system while I'm driving. But it turns out there is no problem operating it while I was driving in these three days. I did not intentionally test all the functions on Nav system but as least normal functions work flawlessly when I was driving. Not sure if its because my gf always sits on the passenger seat when I tested it but it really works. Could it be the late-2011 model change? I don't know but I'm really glad!!!
Map update ability - I notice some other thread talking about the difference of how to update maps on the nav. In my particular 2011 model, there is a function that allow you to insert DVD to the system and simply push the update map bottom to run the update.
The next thing I'm gonna do is to setup my Escort 9500 IX with invisiCord. Unfortunately the company is having a vacation now so I'll have to wait at least a week to receive the cord. But once I get it I'll test it with suction cups first to determine if I need to purchase BlendMount.
I got my first hose and nozzle from Walmart with $10/$7. It's workable but I'm going to try Craftman Rubber Hose from Sears this weekend. Any suggestion on choices of nozzle? Believe it or not, I have never really washed a car in my life until yesterday. I bought Meguiar's new car wash kit and gave it a shot after two days of ownership with 3 bird poop attack and driving in a rainy day. So it was quite an experience yesterday
Although I found out I messed up with the ratio of wash solution with water, I tried to follow the steps to finish the first step - wash and dry the car. There are a little bit water trace on the car after washing it, but it definitely looks much better than before. I guess I have long way to go...:sluggish:
Anyway, finally summer arrives Chicago. I'll see you guys on the beach!!!
ZC:wink (2):
