Kizashi Club

KansasKid wrote:What brand of USB are you using and how big is it? It shouldn't matter really, but I'm curious.

The record player in mine isn't working properly. When ever I go over a bump it jumps. The 8 track isn't working either.

paininthenuts wrote:The record player in mine isn't working properly. When ever I go over a bump it jumps. The 8 track isn't working either.

The speedometer is bordering on useless because it goes up to 160mph, the numbers are so tight together It's hard to tell if your are doing 35. I rarely look at it and added a GPS and radar detector both display speed. I got both specifically because they display the speed. I have the radar detector (Escort 9500IX) right next to my rear view mirror which works out great I can check both at the same time and I have not gotten a few ticket I deserved. But never got up to 160mph.

My suspension started squeaking lately. It was ever since I got my spider recall and alignment done at the service dealer. However, I'm not inclined to think that work caused it. The day before I took it in, I washed my car including the underbody to get the salt residue off from the winter. I'm thinking maybe the sway bar bushings need to be re-greased in case the wash caused water to get into the bushings. The squeaking sound reminds me of when my rear shocks failed, but I haven't seen any shock oil leaks and the dampering performance hasn't degraded. I'll have to get under the car and look carefully soon. I really hope it's not my shocks again.

KuroNekko wrote:My suspension started squeaking lately. It was ever since I got my spider recall and alignment done at the service dealer. However, I'm not inclined to think that work caused it. The day before I took it in, I washed my car including the underbody to get the salt residue off from the winter. I'm thinking maybe the sway bar bushings need to be re-greased in case the wash caused water to get into the bushings. The squeaking sound reminds me of when my rear shocks failed, but I haven't seen any shock oil leaks and the dampering performance hasn't degraded. I'll have to get under the car and look carefully soon. I really hope it's not my shocks again.

I had a similar problem and found that the wangle sprocket was over tightened as a result of the bubree mechanism being a little dry. The mechanic simply tested the tyre pressures and emptied the ash tray. Now my Kizi achieves well over 50 mph and has a 0-60 of 3.5 seconds.

paininthenuts wrote:

KuroNekko wrote:My suspension started squeaking lately. It was ever since I got my spider recall and alignment done at the service dealer. However, I'm not inclined to think that work caused it. The day before I took it in, I washed my car including the underbody to get the salt residue off from the winter. I'm thinking maybe the sway bar bushings need to be re-greased in case the wash caused water to get into the bushings. The squeaking sound reminds me of when my rear shocks failed, but I haven't seen any shock oil leaks and the dampering performance hasn't degraded. I'll have to get under the car and look carefully soon. I really hope it's not my shocks again.

I had a similar problem and found that the wangle sprocket was over tightened as a result of the bubree mechanism being a little dry. The mechanic simply tested the tyre pressures and emptied the ash tray. Now my Kizi achieves well over 50 mph and has a 0-60 of 3.5 seconds.

It's likely the poly sway bar bushings. Hit'em with some silicone spray and see if that helps. Otherwise you might have to take them off and grease them properly.

Super Lube is probably the best lube for poly that's readily available (Ace, Harbor Freight, Home Depot online). It's not petroleum based so it's perfect for rubber bushings

My RF radio also works with both, as a phone and steam music via Bluetooth... You have to set up the phone to do both, I have done it succesfuly with 2 different phones.

After going 3 years before the driver's side headlight burned out the first time, it has now burned out for the second time... this time in less than a year. Very frustrating. Not only that I have to spend the money trying to get quality lamps, but now I have to pull the bumper again. Arrggghhhh!

bootymac wrote:It's likely the poly sway bar bushings. Hit'em with some silicone spray and see if that helps. Otherwise you might have to take them off and grease them properly.

Super Lube is probably the best lube for poly that's readily available (Ace, Harbor Freight, Home Depot online). It's not petroleum based so it's perfect for rubber bushings

I don't recall the RRM sway bar bushings being polyurethane. I thought they were rubber just like the OE ones. Regardless, I did some research on the best lube and found that Super Lube is most recommended for the reasons you stated. I live really close to a Home Depot so I'll pick it up there. I just really hope this is the cause of the noise.

LPSISRL wrote:After going 3 years before the driver's side headlight burned out the first time, it has now burned out for the second time... this time in less than a year. Very frustrating. Not only that I have to spend the money trying to get quality lamps, but now I have to pull the bumper again. Arrggghhhh!

I can't wait until halogen bulbs disappear from automotive applications. The Kizashi's bulb replacement headache exemplifies why. More and more new cars are moving to LEDs which I think is a good thing. I'm personally very happy I went with a HID kit in the low beams.