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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 11:26 PM
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Two "problems" today

Well i just go back from going to the grocery store, pickin up some fruit ... I love gala apples.

anyways - when i was turning around in the cald-e-sac (or however you spell it) there was a metal on metal noise, i did a couple wheel lock turns and it occurs a millimiter before wheel lock, its a definite EEEEEEEEE like you would get from unlubricated very smooth medal rubbing, its almost harmonic but I am sure not good?

the other thing was when I was backing into my garage (my driveway is on a slight slope) the fog lights came on. I dont know if it was both, it was definetly the left one, and it came on slow, like slow glow to on, and then fade out. I stopped and was like "what the hell" then pulled the light switch to make them go on manually and they popped right on - not the fade it did by itself. I assume no one has ever had this and there isnt some sort of "when you back up on a hill the fog lights dim on and off to alert the traffic around you" - I dont think ze Germans would think of that.
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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I can't resist...

Sorry, can't comment on your two issues, BUT:

Gala apples are nice, but Honey Crisp are even better...
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 11:55 PM
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Mac apples are much sweeter... but seasonal
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 01:08 AM
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Originally Posted by stefario
Well i just go back from going to the grocery store, pickin up some fruit ... I love gala apples.

anyways - when i was turning around in the cald-e-sac (or however you spell it) there was a metal on metal noise, i did a couple wheel lock turns and it occurs a millimiter before wheel lock, its a definite EEEEEEEEE like you would get from unlubricated very smooth medal rubbing, its almost harmonic but I am sure not good?

the other thing was when I was backing into my garage (my driveway is on a slight slope) the fog lights came on. I dont know if it was both, it was definetly the left one, and it came on slow, like slow glow to on, and then fade out. I stopped and was like "what the hell" then pulled the light switch to make them go on manually and they popped right on - not the fade it did by itself. I assume no one has ever had this and there isnt some sort of "when you back up on a hill the fog lights dim on and off to alert the traffic around you" - I dont think ze Germans would think of that.
the fog light think i can help you with. the other dont no. the foglights we have if left on auto (the lights) most of the time they will stay of only turn on when turning. i think it called adaptive foglight. when u turn they turn to the diretion say left the left would turn on. thats normal just switch it on and off your self it looks better with the fog on all the time.
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 01:15 AM
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^^^ Yeah what he said with regards to the fogs. Actually I think the adaptive foglights is a neat feature, however it probably does look like you have a burnt out foglight at times to oncoming motorists.

Is there anyway to leave foglights on in auto mode?

As far as the other issue, I do not get that sound when I turn the wheel full lock. Perhaps just get it checked out?
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 12:12 PM
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Honey Crisp are good but GIGANTIC lil effers
Mac apples are WAYYYY to sour/sweet for me

Adaptive fog lights eh, I am going to have to try this out thanks...

as for the noise, I will check again today and see whats up - if still there i will take it in
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have a look at your engine mounts. if they're shot they'll allow the engine to shift and your exhaust system can come in contact with your body or steering rack which could cause odd metal on metal noises.
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