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Old Mar 8, 2010, 08:27 PM
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Costco carwash?
Has anyone ever taken their Evo thru a costco carwash? If so, how was it? I have a couple of free carwash coupons and was wondering if i should take it thru?
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Old Mar 8, 2010, 08:28 PM
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I wouldn't do it but that is just me.
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^^coming from the guy with the $81 tbe

i take it its not touchless??
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really depends on how often they change the brushes.
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Costco has carwashes? Where at in the Seattle area? With Costco's "satisfaction guaranteed" policy, I would imagine you just need to talk with someone if you aren't happy.
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I'm always afraid of the wing like it could get ripped off or break. I always go to the ones that you was yourself.
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Need more details. Touchless? Soft cloth?
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Originally Posted by boostin350z
^^coming from the guy with the $81 tbe

i take it its not touchless??
What does one thing have to do with the other? There's no way I'd take my car to an automatic car wash, either.
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Depends on how particular you are about your cars appearance. I'd think that an automated wash would be bit harsher on the clear coat, depending on your method of hand washing.

However, if you wash your car once a month, you probably wont notice the difference.

and I'm pretty sure the wing will survive
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Just take the wing off...and get a rexpeed type c instead...looks a lot better and no chance of it being ripped off
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Old Mar 9, 2010, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by yahu
Costco has carwashes? Where at in the Seattle area? With Costco's "satisfaction guaranteed" policy, I would imagine you just need to talk with someone if you aren't happy.
4401 4th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134

i dont think its touchless...and yeah the main thing i was worried about was the wing getting damaged.
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Originally Posted by JFuego777
Just take the wing off...and get a rexpeed type c instead...looks a lot better and no chance of it being ripped off
i actually do have a type c spoiler sittin in my garage...you guys think it looks better forreal?
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Originally Posted by kdubb03
i actually do have a type c spoiler sittin in my garage...you guys think it looks better forreal?
No.

Edit: forgot to ask, what are "MR springs" as per your sig?
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Originally Posted by FJF
No.

Edit: forgot to ask, what are "MR springs" as per your sig?
i thought no as well.

by MR i meant Bilstein and by springs i meant suspension =)
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Stop by the detailing board, if you want to lean how to take care of your paint. FWIW, washing/drying is typically when the bulk of the damage happens.
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