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Comment on Dorman 740-826 Volkswagen Golf/Jetta Driver Side Front Power Window Regulator Without Motor by Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:14:01 +0000

Nice price, December 24, 2010

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This review is from: Dorman 740-826 Volkswagen Golf/Jetta Driver Side Front Power Window Regulator Without Motor (Misc.)

While it didn't state it was an exact match, I purchased this and installed it in a '95 cabrio since the actual mechanism for the '95 costs about $300. The glass clamps are different between the two units but the motor bolted on without any issue.
I can't get the window to align properly and it goes up too far, but I think I can add a stop to the mechanism so it will work. For $40 and some futzing vz $300 and some futzing I think it's a steal.
The mechanism itself is great, looking at the old part and new I would not know that this was not a VW part, the rails are make of the same gauge of steel and the parts are all assembled perfectly.
I went from a completely inoperable window (shredded cable and stripped winding cog) to a functional window that needs a little attention.

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Comment on FH-FB060115 Trendy Elegance Car Seat Covers, Airbag compatible and Split Bench, Gray / Black color by Mr. Papagorgio

Mr. Papagorgio — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:41:25 +0000

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

Versatile and Very Affordable, April 30, 2010

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This review is from: FH-FB060115 Trendy Elegance Car Seat Covers, Airbag compatible and Split Bench, Gray / Black color

This seat cover is very versatile. I had a hard time finding a complete set that had the front covers airbag ready, without spending a fortune. It fit my 2010 Chevy Silverado Crew very well, I was a little unsure at first. It even comes with zipper pieces to split the rear seat so you can still flip up one side or the other. For what you get, and the ease of installation, its a steal!! I used zip ties to secure the bottom rear seat cover elastic straps to each other. Without removing the top back rear seat, I couldn't secure the top rear seat cover. I just tucked it around, works fine. The only problem I had was my front seat headrests can't be removed. So I had to cut/tear a little material to get the front seat covers over both. Not a real big issue. Not very noticeable. Sure beats paying $250 for the front, and another $250 for the rear... So the're not waterproof, better than nothing.

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Comment on FH-FB060115 Trendy Elegance Car Seat Covers, Airbag compatible and Split Bench, Gray / Black color by Bakerman

Bakerman — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:35:45 +0000

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

Univerisal Car Seat Covers, August 2, 2010

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This review is from: FH-FB060115 Trendy Elegance Car Seat Covers, Airbag compatible and Split Bench, Beige / Black color

Gave the seat covers a try,figured for the price they would last until we could purchase better.We can`t believe how good they fit,how they look, perfect match in the color and most important,they don`t look cheap,people comment that they look like they were made for our car.The only down fall is that they are very hard to install my wife and I had to walk away from it and each other a few times before they were installed. Great product!

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Comment on FH-FB060115 Trendy Elegance Car Seat Covers, Airbag compatible and Split Bench, Gray / Black color by Karmen McArthur "Just another computer geek"

Karmen McArthur "Just another computer geek" — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:59:56 +0000

89 of 91 people found the following review helpful:

My first and accurate impression: Wow! These are nice!, February 16, 2010

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This review is from: FH-FB060115 Trendy Elegance Car Seat Covers, Airbag compatible and Split Bench, Gray / Black color

DESCRIPTION

These seat covers are very well made, even a dealership employee said so. The material feels strong and durable, the stitching also appears durable.

The middle colored sections are two layers of fabric with varying sized-stitching, designed to allow the seats to "breath" and also whisk away moisture from the people sitting on them.

They're "not too slick" but not too difficult to scoot across either.

The front covers are designed to work on newer vehicles with airbags that deploy from inside the seat, a lightly stitched opening designed to break apart when those airbags deploy.

The rear seat cover has 3 zippers in the middle area, all 3 can be completely separated on both the back and seat sections of the cover. One is right down the middle, the other 2 are equal distances from the center, and pretty dang close to where our Corolla's 60/40 split is.

These will only work with car seats that have removable head rests for both the front and back seats (5 headrest covers included). I was able to install mine to look decent by messing with each one for a little while, my covers were installed in a 2010 Toyota Corolla SE.

For seat cover installations, you will have to remove the headrests FIRST, and you will likely have to make 4 or 6 cuts through the rear seat covers to allow the headrest posts to poke through. Rear seat belt buckles may require a cut to fit correctly as well. Just try to make these cuts no bigger than needed to push the posts and/or buckles through.

In the '10 Corolla, with 8 snips (6 headrest posts, 2 belt buckles), it fits nicely, though the darker gray isn't the best match for the light-gray interior. Our rear window seat headrests don't line up with the colored part of the covers, but take the time to get it centered and getting creative with securing the rear upper seat cover, it still looks great when it's done.

So I'm really satisfied with my purchase, these covers exceeded my expectations!

INSTALLATION TIPS:

* When installing the front seat covers, make sure the tags and modifications for the seat air bags are installed on the side of the seat your manufacturer says that airbag would deploy on your vehicle.

* Front seat covers may need a little "tucking" under plastic parts at the seats base to fit and look the best. Also, for the top of the front seat covers, there's a velcro opening that can be adjusted around the headrest posts.

* Back seat is 2 pieces, the upper only has the mesh fabric on the sides, make sure goes down. The lower part has the mesh fabric on 3 sides, the side without the mesh get's tucked into the corner with the bottom of the upper seat cover.

* On the '10 Corolla, I found that the middle of the bottom of the headrests weren't exactly sewn shut, appears intentional, and is the perfect location to tuck the excess fabric of the headrest cover up into, further improving it's fit.

* There are a bunch of hooks in a baggie inside the packaging to use with the elastic loops on the seat covers, I can't really help here, and prepare yourself for some twisting and turning throughout installation for best fit, and again, it's still worth it.

CONS

* My main complaint is having to cut into the fabric, I hesitated before making the first cut. Take your time, get the alignment *perfect* before making that first cut. The fabric doesn't seem to unravel too much, and the headrests themselves hide the new slits, so I feel confident that there won't be tearing over time because of it.

* Other than that, the only other negative is how much time it takes to get these seat covers installed perfectly, and I strongly recommend you taking your time. Make sure the seats are clean like you're removing crime scene evidence clean prior to installing the seat covers to make sure your seats won't get damaged because of trapped dirt and debris, and get the longest life out of the covers.

CONCLUSION

If you're looking for a high quality, full-set seat covers set that doesn't cost 3 digits like the custom-fit covers do, this set might just be for you. I am highly satisfied and will definitely consider this item/brand in the future. Hope you're reading this during a sale. :)

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Comment on Samsung ECS-V1D3BEGSTA AT&T SGH-i777 Vehicle Mount – Car Kit – Retail Packaging – Black by JC

JC — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:17:48 +0000

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

Large arm, but works, November 4, 2011

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This review is from: Samsung ECS-V1D3BEGSTA AT&T SGH-i777 Vehicle Mount - Car Kit - Retail Packaging - Black (Wireless Phone Accessory)

It would be easiest to do this in a pro/con format:

Pros
- Fits phone snug, not moving
- Suction cup has a release mechanism
- Able to switch from portrait to landscape orientation
- Charger is on a separate cable (can use the charger as a regular charger without having to initiate car mode)
- Charger provides enough power to charge the phone while the GPS is active (don't laugh, this is actually an issue with some chargers and phones)
- Includes adhesive dash disc for mounting

Cons
- Arm is fixed and does not have any articulation points (for changing where the phone faces) - EDIT: the mount is actually on a ball joint, you need to loosen the release in order to change the orientation so this should no longer be a con
- Arm is rather large and may not fit in all glove boxes
- Some force is needed to remove the phone from the mount, fear this may leave wear marks on the phone in the long run

Item is Retail box and includes:
- Phone mount/holder and arm
- 700mamp car charger with micro USB end and 5ft cable
- Adhesive mounting disc for putting on the dashboard

Overall a good solid OEM product and I am happy. Some misc things with the phone as a GPS are that it keeps a lock but takes a bit to get the initial GPS lock, make sure you enable GPS before you get in the car. Default activity for the phone when a car dock is detected is to go start the 'Voice Control' app for some reason, I used Tasker to override this. The GPS volume is pretty low IMO so you will probably want to turn it to max so you can hear the directions. I will upload pics of the product.

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Comment on Samsung ECS-V1D3BEGSTA AT&T SGH-i777 Vehicle Mount – Car Kit – Retail Packaging – Black by C. Wells

C. Wells — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:32:39 +0000

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

Great Product... Only Needs One Additional Option, December 2, 2011

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This review is from: Samsung ECS-V1D3BEGSTA AT&T SGH-i777 Vehicle Mount - Car Kit - Retail Packaging - Black (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I ordered this product right after I got my AT&T Galaxy S II. It is extremely easy to install, and unlike some other products I have purchased in the past, the suction cup has yet to self release; not even in 100°F + temps, and we'll have to see what winter weather does to it. The tension knob is very handy; once you get the bracket where you want it you can tighten it and not worry about your screen dropping. This mount is also very stable, i have yet to notice it vibrating, even on some pretty rough dirt roads I drive down. The only complaint I have, is that it forces your phone into car mode when the charger slides into place. I would like to see a software package that allows you disable this option, and/or allows the user to choose which driving mode software is opened. I say this because I am not a fan of Samsung's Voice Talk App, and every time I plug it in I have to exit the app (or install an app blocker) before i can open my preferred app. If this issue was resolved I would give the product a five star rating. Having said that, I am very satisfied overall and will not hesitate to buy a similar Samsung replacement product the next time I upgrade my phone.

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Comment on Samsung ECS-V1D3BEGSTA AT&T SGH-i777 Vehicle Mount – Car Kit – Retail Packaging – Black by Eric Townsend "Eric Townsend"

Eric Townsend "Eric Townsend" — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:36:42 +0000

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

Fantastic fit - Not sure of accessories yet, October 17, 2011

Eric Townsend "Eric Townsend" (Post Falls, ID United States) -

This review is from: Samsung ECS-V1D3BEGSTA AT&T SGH-i777 Vehicle Mount - Car Kit - Retail Packaging - Black (Wireless Phone Accessory)

This vehicle mount is a vast improvement in holding power and stability over a generic mount. The generic mount I had used to shake badly while driving. This one is solid. This high quality mount securely holds the SGH-I777 but is not made to hold the phone if it is in a case. Bare phone only (which is OK for me).
The one area I have had troubles is with the accessories. It ships with a nice, long, straight, cigarette lighter power adapter and a mounting plate with 3M tape on the back in case you want to semi-permanently mount it to your dash. The plate is fine, but the power adapter blows a fuse every time I plug it in. I can see my dash lights get brighter for a moment when plugged in, then the fuse for the cigarette power blows. I've been through three fuses testing. I have two other non-oem power adapters that work fine, so it must be a problem with the Samsung.
I called Samsung accessory customer service line (800) 757-0280 and they gave me an RMA and a free shipping label, but the process took almost a half hour.
Next up was the 1/8" analog stereo adapter on the vehicle mount (located next to the USB). When plugged in, the sound does not transfer to "headphone" or "external" mode. Not sure if this is the vehicle mount, a software glitch or a software setting. Anyway, I just have to plug into the headphone jack and all is well; but... this is not a clean install nor the way the mount should work. So, I am still on that one...
So, the mount is awesome, the power adapter, not so much and the audio I am still fidgeting with.

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Comment on Whistler XTR-140 Laser/Radar Detector with Exclusive Twin Alert Periscopes by Sayaben "Ben"

Sayaben "Ben" — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:47:18 +0000

49 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

buy it, April 12, 2008

Sayaben "Ben" (Dallas Tx) -

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This review is from: Whistler XTR-140 Laser/Radar Detector with Exclusive Twin Alert Periscopes (Electronics)

i purchased the xtr 140 and it has been great so far, from what ive read the 330 has voice alerts and thats the only main difference. higher end radars have alot more features (compass, volt meter, aarows, pop detection etc) but none of that matters to me, i just wanted a radar detector that works. usually i find myself drifting 12 or so mph over the posted limit in the city and it gives me plenty of time to stop. besides a blip of ka when i pass a walgreens or cvs (if you are pointed at the doors its a full alert) the city 2 mode is pretty quiet. then again i can barely hear the radar when it goes off with the radio on so the lights come in handy to get my attention

i bought the 140 model because it was cheap but still accurate. i really dont care about a 3-4 mile range of detection because with instant off and instant on even a v1 cant save you if you are alone on the road. no one uses POP radar and im not going to pay another $50 for a feature im not going to use, and in the city there are so many cars on the road that i can pick up a trap in more than enough time to react.

************update 10/2/09***************
i have had this detector for about two years now and it has yet to disappoint me. however after owning it for about a year i felt the need to splurge and purchase a higher end unit, the whistler pro 78 rev c. i thought that my top tier purchase would blow my old xtr140 out of the water, but suprisingly the performance was nearly identical. however with the pro 78 you get to select what functions you want enabled or disabled.

in short i have to stick to my original review
pros:
i have gotten over a mile detection of a K band speed trap
i have also gotten slightly over a mile detection on k/a band
very clear display
VERY cheap

cons:
lacks internal memory. doesnt save settings
"chatty" on k and specifically x band. it will pick up your cvs walgreens everytime. its best to run city II mode if you do heavy city driving

i still recommend this product to anyone when they talk about speeding tickets. always gives me plenty of time for radar alerts

the whistler also has that signal strength meter, where as i believe the cobra does not. i have a cobra esd6060 and this whistler destroys it in detection distance

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Comment on Whistler XTR-140 Laser/Radar Detector with Exclusive Twin Alert Periscopes by W. Crawford

W. Crawford — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:38:25 +0000

119 of 126 people found the following review helpful:

Great buy!, January 31, 2009

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Nice quality. No nonsense.

Picks up some stray X from industrial parks or commercial buildings occasionally in Highway mode if buildings are adjacent to interstate, BUT these signals easily discerned giving only one bar on strength meter, and a couple warning only chirps.

However, first night out, I had my unit reach three bars, light up the entire display like a Christmas tree, blip the periscopes constantly, basically seemed like the thing was going to implode ("scary"), and then I saw the cop! He was about 3/4 mile away, opposite side of interstate facing me with a victim pulled over, lights flashing.

Caught him a second time while exiting an off ramp in a hotel parking lot perpendicular to me prior to that with another victim! "Big, bad, Dodge Hemi" cruiser, all painted up with intimidating graphics. "Big bad", muscle car, chase car with undoubtedly the latest radar.

All I know is that this little $38 Whistler "smells" his butt a mile away like a geiger counter detecting radiation! He hangs in the same geographic area around my workplace constantly busting people (a real worka"ho"lic), but now I can "smell" him a mile away for $38!

Me like!

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Comment on Whistler XTR-140 Laser/Radar Detector with Exclusive Twin Alert Periscopes by S. Shin

S. Shin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:51:55 +0000

206 of 209 people found the following review helpful:

Amazing cost/performance detector, January 12, 2008

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This review is from: Whistler XTR-140 Laser/Radar Detector with Exclusive Twin Alert Periscopes (Electronics)

I was extremely skeptical about the performance of a $40 detector, but after a few recent road trips, I am convinced this is actually a well functioning product. Although it does not have exceptional filtering ability for false signals, it can still give you enough X/K/Ka warning for you to slow down in time.

The two blue LED's are a great innovation, because you can easily see them out of the corner of your eye. This is extremely useful when your radio drowns out the audible signals, or when the sun washes out the primary letter warning lights.

You simply can't go wrong with the price. It does not have the features of the top of the line detectors (coiled power cord, voice alert, text readout, settings save, compass, etc), yet it has at its core the most important feature: the basic detection ability to provide enough warning for the driver.

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