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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 09:53 AM
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I've noticed that I can fully extend my arm on the open window opening. I have never been able to do this on ANY car since I started driving in 1974. The window length is incredibly long. Lots of glass, but no "fish bowl" effect, like the AMC Pacer had
 
Old Jan 23, 2009 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by diskullman
I've noticed that I can fully extend my arm on the open window opening. I have never been able to do this on ANY car since I started driving in 1974. The window length is incredibly long. Lots of glass, but no "fish bowl" effect, like the AMC Pacer had


hhahahaha....
 
Old Jan 23, 2009 | 11:37 AM
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I've noticed that I can fully extend my arm on the open window opening. I have never been able to do this on ANY car since I started driving in 1974. The window length is incredibly long. Lots of glass, but no "fish bowl" effect, like the AMC Pacer had
really? i never notice it.. i'll try it out too..
 
Old Jan 23, 2009 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by diskullman
I've noticed that I can fully extend my arm on the open window opening. I have never been able to do this on ANY car since I started driving in 1974. The window length is incredibly long. Lots of glass, but no "fish bowl" effect, like the AMC Pacer had

and come the warmer months this is going to be the hottest car you've ever been in. i noticed a week or so ago, the car was sitting in the sun, and the air temp was about 15 F. i got in the car and it wasnt cold inside the car.

this thing is a greenhouse monster.
 
Old Jan 23, 2009 | 11:59 AM
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I have noticed this as well and find myself resting my arm there more than on the armrest now.
 
Old Jan 23, 2009 | 12:48 PM
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The armrests for me are basically useless. I sit so far back since I'm tall (not to ghetto lean) that I can't comfortably fit my arm in the armrest. That's the only flaw with the Fit so far.
 
Old Jan 23, 2009 | 06:34 PM
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Not to mention the armrest on the right side is way too damn high to be comfortable.
 
Old Jan 23, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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Have any of you new Fit Freaks tired rolling down the back windows while rolling at least 50? Try it - if your car is like the 2007 it will cause a strange noise and your head feels like it is going to explode! You might have to wait until it is warmer but give it a try -

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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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Have any of you new Fit Freaks tired rolling down the back windows while rolling at least 50? Try it - if your car is like the 2007 it will cause a strange noise and your head feels like it is going to explode! You might have to wait until it is warmer but give it a try -

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I noticed the same thing. My previous cars did this as well but the Fit seems to be a bit worse about it. Cracking one of the front windows usually helps.
 
Old Jan 23, 2009 | 07:38 PM
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not in my fit , but in our 2002 mpv if you roll the rear door windows down at anything above 40mph it feels and sounds like constant artillery bombardment or some off the wall bass heavy music. weird.
 
Old Jan 23, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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evo's sound like that also
 
Old Jan 23, 2009 | 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by spin out
and come the warmer months this is going to be the hottest car you've ever been in. i noticed a week or so ago, the car was sitting in the sun, and the air temp was about 15 F. i got in the car and it wasnt cold inside the car.

this thing is a greenhouse monster.
Imagine if we got the sunroof.
 
Old Jan 24, 2009 | 02:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Cat
Have any of you new Fit Freaks tired rolling down the back windows while rolling at least 50? Try it - if your car is like the 2007 it will cause a strange noise and your head feels like it is going to explode! You might have to wait until it is warmer but give it a try -

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pulsing "sound"? I get this a lot in my Miata with the top up and windows down. Nearly blew my ears out, lol.
 
Old Jan 28, 2009 | 12:59 AM
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Originally Posted by spin out
and come the warmer months this is going to be the hottest car you've ever been in. i noticed a week or so ago, the car was sitting in the sun, and the air temp was about 15 F. i got in the car and it wasnt cold inside the car.

this thing is a greenhouse monster.
This is why I got mine tinted today.

 
Old Jan 28, 2009 | 02:24 AM
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Originally Posted by spin out
and come the warmer months this is going to be the hottest car you've ever been in. i noticed a week or so ago, the car was sitting in the sun, and the air temp was about 15 F. i got in the car and it wasnt cold inside the car.

this thing is a greenhouse monster.
Complete opposite. Its cooler inside the car than outside 90% of the times here in 90+ degree weather. Then again my windows are tinted and I own a tafetta white. But my interior doesnt get hot at all.
 
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