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Two hours... Either they're really fast or they are cutting corners.

It's easy. All of the wiring is already there. You can get the foglights, the relay, and the turn-signal stalk with the fog lamp switch and it will all hook in just fine. When they make cars, to save money and keep inventory low, they only make two harnesses. One for manuals, the other for...

It's all torque multiplication. Smaller engines need to spin higher to get in their powerband, so gearing is more shallow as a result. My '82 Mustang GT did 2000 rpm at 75 in 4th gear (was a 4 speed), but it was a V-8. My Matrix did around 3200 at 75 in 5th and the Corolla does 2600 in 6th...

What specifically is the code?

Maybe a vacuum leak on the brake booster?

Sounds like the module went bad and is locking the car out. Gonna have to call the manufacturer or installer for help.

Can you use both? Some competitions outlaw one or the other.

The engine itself is in good shape. The oil is leaking from the valve stem seals into the engine (explains the fouling plugs). Kinda early for that but it may have been driven hard. Those won't trash the engine as long as you keep up checking the oil. As far as the codes go. Not sure what they...

How do the wires and the connection look? And where are you buying the sensors? The car is running like crap because it is in limp-home mode from overheating. Is the water pump in good shape?

The transmission is beautiful, and the clutch requires minimal effort. However, when I shift from around 5,000 - 6,000 RPM, going from 1st to 2nd, I get a thumping noise, like the throw-out bearing is fighting the inertia of the clutch at that speed before disengaging. The weird part is ... it...

My 2014 does a weird pop noise when I push the clutch in going from 1st to 2nd (only from 5,000 - 6,000 rpm). Almost like the throw-out bearing is fighting the inertia of the clutch spinning that quick. Ugh ... hope I don't run into problems with it. Thinking I shoulda kept my Matrix.

It's normal.

I don't get the plastidip fetish... Wheels are gorgeous the way they are.

I had a 2008 Matrix, bought it new and had just paid it off, but I had the itch for that new car smell and my Matrix was the base model, and I wanted something with options. I beat the piss out of that Matrix for 75,000 miles and had to do nothing other than maintenance and normal wear and tear...

Batteries will cause the light to continue blinking. If it remains on it just needs calibrating.

The check engine light flashing means the engine is missing. Check the connections from the coil to the plug and make sure they aren't damaged or worn. Also check the connection at the coil to make sure there isn't a loose connection. Get a compression test done. If you see two cylinders next...

Get the glue for windshield mounted rear view mirrors from an auto parts store, as that glue will not attack the surface you mount the emblem on. Personally, I use double sided tape where possible.

No problems with my alarm.

Carb will make it way slower than fuel injection (you won't find one that will fit anyway). The only advantage to a carburetor is ease of tuning.

Turn the ignition on (do not start car). Look at your OBD-II port and start looking right toward center console. Should be able to see a button that has the low tire warning symbol. Press and hold that button until the light on the dashboard blinks three times, then release. Wait a couple...