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Southeast GX Broverlanding and BS

Discussion in 'South East' started by Sandman614, Oct 9, 2020.

  1. Jun 27, 2021 at 1:28 PM
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    Chunk

    Chunk I smell Ice Cream!

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    Calling BS! Those don’t look like platinum fittings!
     
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  2. Jun 27, 2021 at 1:35 PM
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    SearArtist

    SearArtist GX poor

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    Self tapping screws ???

    :boink:
     
  3. Jun 27, 2021 at 2:23 PM
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    klavender1

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    Sure. Why not? It's not like it's a unicorn or anything.
     
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  4. Jul 4, 2021 at 8:10 AM
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    klavender1

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    The shop was finally slow enough to get the GX in the shop to get the AC looked at. It was low on freon which would explain the compressor and condenser fan kicking on and off. After topping it up with freon, the condenser fan decided to quit working. :mad: But the compressor still kicks on and off, so still have to figure that out. In the mean time, ordered a new fan from Rock Auto because that still needs replacing.
     
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  5. Jul 4, 2021 at 11:57 AM
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    It was my understanding the compressor is supposed to cycle on and off to keep the evaporator from icing over? :notsure:
     
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  6. Jul 4, 2021 at 1:33 PM
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    Yes but it's rhythmic. On several seconds, off several seconds. So the air goes cold, not cold, cold, not cold, etc.
     
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  7. Jul 4, 2021 at 2:22 PM
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    you have a leak in the system somewhere. Did they add dye so you can trace the leak?
     
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  8. Jul 4, 2021 at 8:28 PM
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    The machine does that. So yes. Lol
     
  9. Jul 9, 2021 at 11:46 AM
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    Nimitz #Flexus

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    Just found this thread. Hey y'all

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  10. Jul 9, 2021 at 5:18 PM
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    w.adventures Adventure is out there

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    Welcome fellow broverlander. Starbucks parking lots sure do look different in Seattle.
     
  11. Jul 9, 2021 at 5:22 PM
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  12. Jul 9, 2021 at 5:36 PM
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    Welp, I'm gonna need a new compressor. Rock Auto to the rescue!
     
  13. Jul 9, 2021 at 7:19 PM
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    w.adventures Adventure is out there

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    Just gotta press the green button.
    Get your buddy to build us bumpers!
     
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  14. Jul 11, 2021 at 5:38 PM
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    Got the Coastal installed and cut up the stock bumper cover to make filler plates. Still have to finish up the swingouts, but glad the
    hard stuff is done...

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    Yessir
     
  16. Jul 13, 2021 at 7:48 AM
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    Finally picked something up.

    Looking for some wheels and tires if anyone has stuff for sale.

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  17. Jul 13, 2021 at 8:07 AM
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    love it. great color
     
  18. Jul 13, 2021 at 2:05 PM
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    ICON suspension, SCS Ray 10's, Brute Force Fab bumper,
    That thing looks mint.
     
  19. Jul 13, 2021 at 3:41 PM
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    Does it have nav? :anonymous:

    love the Salsa GX’s. Color looks really sharp.
     
  20. Jul 14, 2021 at 6:12 AM
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    Thanks! It has a crack free dash and is in amazing condition! Lots of maintenance: TB/WP, New axles.

    Yeah. I'm pretty happy with it despite the nav. I like the backup cam and the speakers sound great.

    I ordered a bluetooth dongle for the AUX input which should be good.

    Current issues:
    • Has a weird road noise. It has Cooper Evolution H/T Tires. Not sure if its these or a bearing that needs replacing
    • Front brakes are warped.
     
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