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Car Talk › Re: Premium Fuel Required Cars. by bizzle2: 10:41pm On Jan 07, 2019

HeavenlyBang:
Lucky not to have gotten a flat at a bad spot. Happened to me once. Did 160km/hr, and I soon as I got off the highway, my rear left tire went flat. Unluckily for me, my spare was flat too (went flat Saturday night, this happened Sunday night). Had to drive home about 2 miles with a flat tire by midnight. Tire was in shambles by the time I got home, wheel was bent.

Never again.

Very lucky, this was at almost 1 am

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Car Talk › Re: Premium Fuel Required Cars. by bizzle2: 10:39pm On Jan 07, 2019

9icetoo:
08 MDX. With octane booster added, I easily rev up to 5500 rpm. Mpg also bumped up to 18.9 mpg. Acceleration is superb. But without the octane booster, I can't even get up to 3k rpm and mpg heads south.

What brand of octane booster do you use?
Ever experiment with Toluene? (paint thinner)

Car Talk › Re: Premium Fuel Required Cars. by bizzle2: 10:25pm On Jan 07, 2019

HeavenlyBang:
Ah, that's truly horrible mileage. Thanks for your input!

To be honest though, I did some really harsh driving that night. I woke up the next morning and the front passenger side tire pressure was 24 psi

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Car Talk › Re: Premium Fuel Required Cars. by bizzle2: 1:54pm On Jan 05, 2019

HeavenlyBang:
Thanks!

And you don't get any pinging. Interesting. Your J37A1 engine has a compression ratio of 11.2, which is one of the highest I've seen for a mainstream car. How's your throttle response? And gas mileage? Have you ever filled up at a particular station and felt that your car was a bit abnormal when driving?

Another interesting case is the 2GR-FSE on the IS350. Compression ratio of 11.8, and people still drive it here.

I'm just curious, btw. I'm looking into Nigerian fuel and possible effects on performance engines.

Gas mileage is horrible, I once got a reading of 11mpg after an intensive drive.
Throttle response is still great.
Its still a new car though, and I remember I did use an injector cleaner on the third gas purchase at an NNPC station ( the attendant kept marketing the thing, finally bought it)

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Car Talk › Re: Premium Fuel Required Cars. by bizzle2: 10:54pm On Jan 04, 2019

9icetoo:
Wind noise from slightly open door seals.
Is the car an MDX 2nd gen?/

Does it make a difference if the fuel is bought anywhere else other than nnpc cos the last two fills have been nnpc and the pinging was very evident.

The noise is not an aerodynamic one. It sounds like scraping metal ... the type of noise brake pads could make in contact the rotors

Yes, 2nd Gen.

The quality of product definitely matters, many of these shylock gas stations sell heavily adulterated fuel. I just try to be very careful where i buy products from (NNPC or otherwise) . Not all NNPC stations are run by NNPC or have a honest management for that matter. So NNPC sign post no be guarantee.

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Car Talk › Re: Premium Fuel Required Cars. by bizzle2: 10:43pm On Jan 04, 2019

HeavenlyBang:
Does your car recommend or require premium?

Any Range Rover users in the house with input?

Business › Re: ➜ ➜ ➜Currency/E-currency Market Deals➜ ➜ ➜ by bizzle2: 3:38pm On Jan 04, 2019

originals1:
$150 paypal funds available

Bring Excrow or send my cash first...

Still available?

Car Talk › Re: Premium Fuel Required Cars. by bizzle2: 10:30pm On Jan 03, 2019*

9icetoo:
Does your second gen MDX not ping (rattling sound coming from engine) when you try to rev above 3k rpm or stump on the accelerator?
Do you use octane booster? I'm asking cos mine pings like mad unless I add octane booster.
I enjoyed the mad acceleration when I drove it with the obodo oyibo fuel it came with.

I haven't had any pinging experience. No rattling at all evn at speeds of up to 100 mph (160km/h)
Car is fairly new tho, less than two months.
However i notice some type of high pitched screeching sound on high speeds. definitely not from the engine, I'm still unsure what the culprit is.

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Car Talk › Re: Premium Fuel Required Cars. by bizzle2: 10:28am On Jan 02, 2019

rationalmind:
However, the joy of driving for weeks and sometimes months without coming across my vehicle make & model overshadows the pain of constantly visiting the gas station.

That one na small thing, you no talk about the beastly performance and glorious handling.

For the performance I get, I would buy the wahala over and over again. I set my mind on quarterly Carbon Cleaning

My 2nd gen MDX rides like a f*cking dream. For an SUV of that size the ride is unbelieveably fun and nimble. I cannot wipe the smug look on my face when I'm tearing past showoff drivers , and have them glancing sideways in embarrassment trying to compete in thier shiny new 201x Highlanders and RXs .
Had a recent experience last week on the Lagos Ibadan express way. this fx35 comes barreling out of no where and cuts in front of me , styling and speeding like the road King he assumed he was. I just smile....in less than 60 secs the guy was made a believer.

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Business › Re: ➜ ➜ ➜Currency/E-currency Market Deals➜ ➜ ➜ by bizzle2: 11:34pm On Dec 18, 2018

HazzanTazzan:
1000$ of wha'?

AGC

Business › Re: ➜ ➜ ➜Currency/E-currency Market Deals➜ ➜ ➜ by bizzle2: 11:10pm On Dec 18, 2018

HazzanTazzan:
100$ AGC available with cash receipt

750$ Paxful Btc available

I need $1000 , let me know if you've got some and the rate is decent

Car Talk › Re: Fram Ultra Synthetic Oil Filters by bizzle2: 2:46pm On Dec 18, 2018

dru23:
To all my uber partners and customers... I would like to get an honest feed back from you guys ..this is in regards to fram ultra synthetic oil filters.. Do you like them, obviously they will be a lot better than the 1k naira you normally buy ...let me know your feedback.. Personally for my cars, they are doing great. No issue at all ... I will be loading soon, so I need to know how many to bring... thanks in advance

Do you have filters for the 08 MDX ?

Autos › Re: Best SUVs For Sale, Save With Our Offers by bizzle2: 5:28pm On Nov 21, 2018

Export1:
2008 Acura MDX TECH SUV $ 8,759

https://www.auctionexport.com/en/Inventory/Info/2008-acura-mdx-tech-suv-5-doors-139435991?searchID=-845235533#.W_V4WuhKiUk

Can you estimate a landing cost for this

Autos › Re: SOLD! The Best CR-V Your N1.2m Can Buy. by bizzle2(op): 2:21pm On Nov 20, 2018*

Sold

Autos › Re: SOLD! The Best CR-V Your N1.2m Can Buy. by bizzle2(op): 11:48am On Nov 17, 2018

Going

Autos › Re: SOLD! The Best CR-V Your N1.2m Can Buy. by bizzle2(op): 8:56am On Nov 16, 2018

Lol, cracked me up

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Autos › Re: SOLD! The Best CR-V Your N1.2m Can Buy. by bizzle2(op): 7:11pm On Nov 15, 2018

Genuine Honda Key FOB. purchased on ebay

Autos › Re: SOLD! The Best CR-V Your N1.2m Can Buy. by bizzle2(op): 9:49pm On Nov 14, 2018

jidobaba:
Yes boss. Paypal.

Do you have any at the moment?

Autos › Re: SOLD! The Best CR-V Your N1.2m Can Buy. by bizzle2(op): 10:38pm On Nov 13, 2018

P.O.V

Autos › Re: SOLD! The Best CR-V Your N1.2m Can Buy. by bizzle2(op): 9:50pm On Nov 12, 2018

SKhanmi:
Probably will only be bought by car enthusiasts. Most people are content with a box on wheels to move around........ I say,even if it's a Datsun Thunderbird,Make sure people take a 2nd long look when cruising by. No mind them o. They didn't know the effort that went into that car

Lol @ bolded,

true words

seedsower:
correct ride.

Thanks

Autos › Re: SOLD! The Best CR-V Your N1.2m Can Buy. by bizzle2(op): 7:31pm On Nov 12, 2018

nemadfsyahooc:
Why not change the solenoid or switch so gear shift smoothly when engaging in 2 before putting it on sale. Buyer should prepared to buy another gear box. Honda crv 2nd generation are noted for that issue. That thing your Mecho said is solenoid issue is actually an internal gear issue. Just a professional advice though. Happy sales

Lol, My friend will you keep kwayet.

I don't understand if some of you just have alot of time on your hands or feel an uncontrollable urge to troll.

You can't even interprete ordinary codes and you're here chatting shyt about "professional advice" ....
https://www.nairaland.com/1788778/maintenance-tips-cars/80#72797544

I was puzzled for a few seconds , until I went through your comments.... from thread to thread pricing everything from VW beetles to Bugatti Veyron. or offering some unsolicited "professional advice". At the same time looking for a mech to save you from your car.... You complex o cheesy

I didn't even bother to do something as minor as repaint the side mirror or undertake any body works, ..... That should tell you something.
If I was selling poo It would come well packaged and shiny.

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Autos › Re: SOLD! The Best CR-V Your N1.2m Can Buy. by bizzle2(op): 3:54pm On Nov 12, 2018

For the discerning

Autos › Re: SOLD! The Best CR-V Your N1.2m Can Buy. by bizzle2(op): 9:37am On Nov 12, 2018

Okoyeebo:
Even if poverty makes you unable to afford good things, it should not rob you of the ability to appreciate good things.

I just tire.....People will be people

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Autos › Re: SOLD! The Best CR-V Your N1.2m Can Buy. by bizzle2(op): 9:34am On Nov 12, 2018

jidobaba:
GLWS Bizzle2!
Followed your Audio System upgrade DIY thread back then and I have to say this SUV probably beats many a tokunbo outch'ere. Pristine!

Hey Chief, thanks alot.
this Moniker is extremely familiar, Currency Market right?

Autos › Re: SOLD! The Best CR-V Your N1.2m Can Buy. by bizzle2(op): 9:29am On Nov 12, 2018

Smarte724:
If u like write grama reach tomorrow, when u re ready to sell it, u review ur prize.

Not your Car, Not your grammar, not your headache.

but it's okay. I understand your problem

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Autos › Re: SOLD! The Best CR-V Your N1.2m Can Buy. by bizzle2(op): 2:41am On Nov 12, 2018

Even the spare is not spared in the upgrade

Autos › Re: SOLD! The Best CR-V Your N1.2m Can Buy. by bizzle2(op): 2:22am On Nov 12, 2018*

Gear:
noticeable jerk when shifting from 1 to 2 .
Mech nearby says one of the solenoids on the tranny might be bad. No codes. Advices I continue use instead of attempting a repair.
I do not like repairs that have to do with opening the engine or touching the transmission and have never attempted any. The jerk hasn’t been a bother to me and doesn’t affect drivability (been four months or so now)

AC:
Super Chilling , no repairs or changes to the original system. Just One gas refill by our in-house AC expert Mosbus.

Battery:
Genuine Delkor 75Ah Battery, purchased directly form their local representative a few months ago.

Suspension:
Running genuine KYB shocks on all four

Reason for Sale: Upgrade.

You will find nothing like this at a price like this.

Total cost of upgrades and enhancement in this vehicle are in the 400k region, and has been worth every penny. been a huge pleasure both installing and enjoying them

Selling price is N1.2m.
Location: Lagos

May the Luckiest Buyer Win. If I didn’t need a lot of money for my intended upgrade , I’d probably have kept this. Put in too much hardwork, and money getting this up to taste to just give all that up in less than two years.
In all honesty I Originally planned to remove the major upgrades and restore the car to stock condition before selling, but I guess its nice to give someone else a reason to smile. I also look forward to the journey of starting another upgrade project.

Autos › Re: SOLD! The Best CR-V Your N1.2m Can Buy. by bizzle2(op): 2:10am On Nov 12, 2018*

Engine:
Great shape, well maintained.

Only fliters used till date have been. k&N and Mobil 1 Extended perfomance filters.(all shipped from the US). I buy these consumables and store. still have a new unused Bando Serpentine Belt (bought on amazon for $19) pictured below, sitting in the trunk

Oils used till date have been coastal 5W20 synthetic blend, Motorcraft 5W30 synthetic blend and Mobil1 5W30 full Synthetic.

Autos › Re: SOLD! The Best CR-V Your N1.2m Can Buy. by bizzle2(op): 2:02am On Nov 12, 2018*

Interior:

Excellent Shape.

No tear, stains or discolouration to the upholstery, neat and well looked after.

This vehicle also comes with genuine OEM Honda CR-V All-weather floor mats as pictured. Again..... You don't find that everyday

Autos › Re: SOLD! The Best CR-V Your N1.2m Can Buy. by bizzle2(op): 1:55am On Nov 12, 2018*

Vehicle Condition & Other Details

Vehicle was purchased early 2017 with about 149k miles and is now at 160k .

Pre-purchase inspection for this car was done by mayor2013.

Most maintenance/ minor repair have been done by pyroclast ( a gazzuzz protégé) who prior to handling the vehicle had done about 3 other CR-V pre-purchase inspections for me.

Exterior: Scratches. Bumper scrapes and minor dents as pictured below. But Vehicle is still in overall good physical shape. No rust or other such serious issues

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