Baja: Anything You DON'T Like ?
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- jeffsmith
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Baja: Anything You DON'T Like ?
Things are getting a bit too quiet around here @ Scoobytruck
So....
I have decided to stir things up just a bit
Ok We all really love our Bajas
otherwise we wouldn't be posting on a Baja BBS
But as much as we like our Bajas
There must be something we don't like about them
(or wish was different )
I'll start
I Wish
A. the doors locked automatically when it started moving
B. the folding seat was split 50/50 60/40 whatever
Anyone Else ?
So....
I have decided to stir things up just a bit
Ok We all really love our Bajas
otherwise we wouldn't be posting on a Baja BBS
But as much as we like our Bajas
There must be something we don't like about them
(or wish was different )
I'll start
I Wish
A. the doors locked automatically when it started moving
B. the folding seat was split 50/50 60/40 whatever
Anyone Else ?
The Trouble With Normal is it Only Gets Worse
Silflay Hraka, u Embleer Rah!
I'll admit I needed a Life, but settled for a Fishing Boat
Silflay Hraka, u Embleer Rah!
I'll admit I needed a Life, but settled for a Fishing Boat
- Flowmastered87GL
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Bigger, more functional hood scoop on the turbo models.
I'm not even sure the stock one actually allows enough air in to be effective. Maybe at highway speeds, but just cruising around town, I get the feeling that the intercooler is permanently heatsoaked. Why couldn't we get a decent one like the Forester 2.5 XT??? That one is also separate from the hood, like the WRX, allowing for aftermarket replacement!
I'm not even sure the stock one actually allows enough air in to be effective. Maybe at highway speeds, but just cruising around town, I get the feeling that the intercooler is permanently heatsoaked. Why couldn't we get a decent one like the Forester 2.5 XT??? That one is also separate from the hood, like the WRX, allowing for aftermarket replacement!
2005 turbo - WRX intercooler, Samco hoses, GFB bov, 3" Helix catless downpipe, 2.5" SS CatBackEx, front and rear skidplates(for rocks and logs), Westin safari bar, lots of Hella 500's
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Re: Baja: Anything You DON'T Like ?
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A. the doors locked automatically when it started moving
B. the folding seat was split 50/50 60/40 whatever
My doors lock automatically when it starts moving.
don't like that I have to use premium gas!
A. the doors locked automatically when it started moving
B. the folding seat was split 50/50 60/40 whatever
My doors lock automatically when it starts moving.
don't like that I have to use premium gas!
06 turbo, auto.. turbo gauge,sub woofer under seat, view mirror w/ dimmer, 110v outlet mounted in dashboard, really nice remote starter,bed ex, back cab light go on by remote, moved tubro gauge 1" to the right(couldn't see the clock or temp gauges)
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Wheels
The ability to swap out that dumb*** donut for a full-size spare... and a locking fuel cap.
Eric
Sunny West Seattle, the land that time forgot.
Sunny West Seattle, the land that time forgot.
- Spacinjasman
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I love my Baja, but would change a few things if possible.
1. Doors should lock on startup.
2. All doors should unlock with 1 click on remote instead of just unlocking drivers door.
3. Loose the passthrough to the bed of 'truck' and replace w/ power rear window.
4. Have horn honk when locking car with remote. Then you know it is locked even if you're halfway across the parking lot from your car.
5. Factory 12V power outlet in bed of vehicle would be nice.
6. Fullsize spare would be nice.
7. Boost gauge for turbo models.
8. Powdercoated sport bars instead of chrome.
Spacinjason
'06 Baja Turbo MT
1. Doors should lock on startup.
2. All doors should unlock with 1 click on remote instead of just unlocking drivers door.
3. Loose the passthrough to the bed of 'truck' and replace w/ power rear window.
4. Have horn honk when locking car with remote. Then you know it is locked even if you're halfway across the parking lot from your car.
5. Factory 12V power outlet in bed of vehicle would be nice.
6. Fullsize spare would be nice.
7. Boost gauge for turbo models.
8. Powdercoated sport bars instead of chrome.
Spacinjason
'06 Baja Turbo MT
'06 Silver Baja Turbo MT
I wish the control bottons for the locks, and side mirror controls would illuminate in darkness.....
also wish that the side view mirrors also had auto dimming not just the rear view mirror
Wish there was an inside latch for the gas cap cover verses the unlockable gas cap cover we have now....they have a great one for the Tribeca.
(Others already mentioned high on my list...full spare, and ground clearance.)
Wish they still had the nice soft seat material for the seats that were in my '03....it was very hot weather freindly....now I burn my arse and legs.
Wish they had the little holder that was....in the '03 in the middle console for the rear passengers.....now its just some useless concavement waste of space.
Come on now....80 watt speakers suck....
wish the rear window could slide open in the middle....like the big boy trucks do.
Do you hear me on these points?
I love my baja other wise I wouldn't have bought 2 of them! Most versital, original car I've ever seen or owned. If they make one for '07....well I'll feel lied to about all the hoopla that baja was a goner.
also wish that the side view mirrors also had auto dimming not just the rear view mirror
Wish there was an inside latch for the gas cap cover verses the unlockable gas cap cover we have now....they have a great one for the Tribeca.
(Others already mentioned high on my list...full spare, and ground clearance.)
Wish they still had the nice soft seat material for the seats that were in my '03....it was very hot weather freindly....now I burn my arse and legs.
Wish they had the little holder that was....in the '03 in the middle console for the rear passengers.....now its just some useless concavement waste of space.
Come on now....80 watt speakers suck....
wish the rear window could slide open in the middle....like the big boy trucks do.
Do you hear me on these points?
I love my baja other wise I wouldn't have bought 2 of them! Most versital, original car I've ever seen or owned. If they make one for '07....well I'll feel lied to about all the hoopla that baja was a goner.
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- Flowmastered87GL
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Are you serious about wanting a sliding window instead of the midgate? I have had to lower the midgate MANY times for long items. Having it go up and over the bulkhead would be a major pain.
Personally if they could make it strong enough a midgate with a rolldown window IN IT would be awesome (think chevy avalanche style)
Personally if they could make it strong enough a midgate with a rolldown window IN IT would be awesome (think chevy avalanche style)
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2004 Freightliner Columbia Day Cab 504k
2004 Freightliner Columbia Day Cab 504k
- Spacinjasman
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I personally would prefer a sliding rear window, but I very rarely haul large items, plus I have 2 carseats in the backseat for my kids, so using the midgate for me is a pain in the rear. I could see how it would come in handy for other people and uses. I like your idea of a midgate with a power window!Flowmastered87GL wrote:Are you serious about wanting a sliding window instead of the midgate? I have had to lower the midgate MANY times for long items. Having it go up and over the bulkhead would be a major pain.
Personally if they could make it strong enough a midgate with a rolldown window IN IT would be awesome (think chevy avalanche style)
Spacinjason
'06 Silver Baja Turbo MT