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It's been in the 20s and 30s here, and a few observations DDing the car in the cold weather.
1. The new Michelin PP1 tires work waaaay better than the previous (2015-2017) Pirelli PP1 tires. No popping during the first turns/rotations, which used to scare the crap out of me.
2. The engine cycling between PFI and DI doesn't seem to have any rhyme or reason. A few mornings ago I started it at around 30 degrees, and it was clearly running on PFI, no clacking from the DI. The last 2 or 3 mornings it's been starting/warming up on DI, merrily clacking away. Then, coming home and circling the parking lot looking for a space a few evenings ago, the engine was dead silent, clearly running on PFI, while being fully warmed up. Silky smooth and silent.
I'm starting to think that ambient air humidity/temp has something to do with whether it's in PFI or DI mode.
3. The transmission, which sometimes nibbled going into 2nd when cold (during warm outside temps), has completely stopped doing it now that it's really cold outside. Weird.
4. The friggin OEM wiper blades, which I replaced with new OEM blades a few months ago, are a 50/50 affair. The Captain's side blade glides smooth and easy, while the drinker's side blade chops and stutters across the windshield.
5. She does like the cold air. VROOOOOOM!!!
6. The rear window heating/de-icing elements need a power mod. Takes forever to clear the rear window.
7. Heated side-view mirrors and wiper blades should be standard on every vehicle. When they're iced-up, it's a PITA.
Other than that, typical DD perfection. Space, pace & grace. Comfortable, quiet, completely planted to the road, an extremely pleasurable driving experience. I've even figured out the stupid HVAC/auto system. But it does suck that you have to go to a sub-menu in SYNC to have full HVAC controls. That's just stupid.
ETA; IM not so HO, these are the best (for the money) year 'round DD vehicles for those that want a great driving experience.
1. The new Michelin PP1 tires work waaaay better than the previous (2015-2017) Pirelli PP1 tires. No popping during the first turns/rotations, which used to scare the crap out of me.
2. The engine cycling between PFI and DI doesn't seem to have any rhyme or reason. A few mornings ago I started it at around 30 degrees, and it was clearly running on PFI, no clacking from the DI. The last 2 or 3 mornings it's been starting/warming up on DI, merrily clacking away. Then, coming home and circling the parking lot looking for a space a few evenings ago, the engine was dead silent, clearly running on PFI, while being fully warmed up. Silky smooth and silent.
I'm starting to think that ambient air humidity/temp has something to do with whether it's in PFI or DI mode.
3. The transmission, which sometimes nibbled going into 2nd when cold (during warm outside temps), has completely stopped doing it now that it's really cold outside. Weird.
4. The friggin OEM wiper blades, which I replaced with new OEM blades a few months ago, are a 50/50 affair. The Captain's side blade glides smooth and easy, while the drinker's side blade chops and stutters across the windshield.
5. She does like the cold air. VROOOOOOM!!!
6. The rear window heating/de-icing elements need a power mod. Takes forever to clear the rear window.
7. Heated side-view mirrors and wiper blades should be standard on every vehicle. When they're iced-up, it's a PITA.
Other than that, typical DD perfection. Space, pace & grace. Comfortable, quiet, completely planted to the road, an extremely pleasurable driving experience. I've even figured out the stupid HVAC/auto system. But it does suck that you have to go to a sub-menu in SYNC to have full HVAC controls. That's just stupid.
ETA; IM not so HO, these are the best (for the money) year 'round DD vehicles for those that want a great driving experience.
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