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661 | released
here we go again...
now these are just rumors.. so dont quote me.
New Integra supposedly wedge shaped again. 175 hp and all-wheel drive
in top models. Then a variant called the zx-r comes later. (roadster?).
i think it gets unveiled at end of summer. | 6 |
6,636 | I dont know about Saabs but whenever there is a 'long temr tset' in a magazine
they always say that tehy're are little annoying niggles which keep on occuring
every so often... I wouldn't expect that from such a 'quality' car.... why
doesn't anything like this ever happen on BMWs? Maybe coz they're 'quality'
cars ;-) | 6 |
7,123 |
Absolutely. Early XS1100's were VERY good at this.
Don't try it on your Virago unless you already are purty good at
it or like the smell of exploded clutch.
--
Go fast. Take chances. | 6 |
4,665 | C'mon you guys.
Motorcycles & booze don't mix.
Nuff said. | 6 |
6,787 | I.D. Benham, on the Wed, 21 Apr 1993 17:11:39 GMT wibbled:
: Hi,
: I'm now in the market for buying a BMW.The ideal would be an R80 RS but I'd be
: interested to here of any R80 for sale .Age is not a problem - I'm more
: interested in a good example without a massive amount of miles and one which has
: been well ma... | 6 |
6,191 |
OK. It varies from state to state. It has to do with operating a vehicle
while there is greater than a given percentage of alcohol in your
bloodstream. Can we drop this now, and get back to asking Ed Green to
getabike?
tom coradeschi <+> tcora@pica.army.mil | 6 |
4,934 |
I tried the AutoFom stuff on my 1991 Saturn SC, and was so disappointed with it
that I returned it for a refund. I polished the car for 2 hours and couldn't
remove the swirl marks/thin film that was all over the finish. It also
attracted more dirt than without the stuff.
| 6 |
3,791 | Cool off! These people have as much right to be here as you do.
(BTW, is this the kind of friendly, helpful service we should
expect from Cray?)
| 6 |
1,469 | My son is considering the purchase of a 71 MGB, which has been substantially
restored. The odometer has rolled over, but we can't be sure of the actual
mileage. The engine and drive train apparently weren't touched in the
restoration, except for a new carb and a few hoses. He plans to do vacuum and
compression check... | 6 |
4,288 | What about ethanol? It's available here in corn country and its octane is
rated at 89 or 90 and costs the same as "normal" 87 octane.
| 6 |
2,291 | Hi everybody ...
Well I don't know if this is a known problem
to you in the big state but over here in Europe
it is in some places ...
It just happened to me and I payed A LOT to get my
new Honda Civic repaired.
A marten choose my car to stay one night in and this
damn little animal damaged almost everything which
wa... | 6 |
6,731 | I agree with Gaia. Even though the Saturn has proved to be a very reliable car
so far, a little money spent now is worth the peace of mind.
In my opinion, getting the PowerTrain warranty is enough. In my case, that's be
cause; anything that needed repairing in the interior (sunroof, windows, doors,
etc.) I could do m... | 6 |
3,234 | I'm just starting out with motorcycles, I've read up on the subject a bit,
talked to many of my friends who own/ride bikes and encourage me to do the
same. But when I ask about what kind of bike i should be looking at... i get
varied answers.
I'm 6'3", about 230#, large/athletic build... I suppose that would help ... | 6 |
4,792 |
Motorcycles are not allowed on th 17 mile drive at pebble Beach. | 6 |
2,615 |
Actually, that'd be 155 mph and 60 mph (the legal speed limit for trucks)
in *two* lanes, each direction. It's a hell of a rush when those trucks fly
by. (or was that me flying by them? Who cares, the rush is really something
else, and so is the draft) | 6 |
6,568 |
The new Cruisers DO NOT have independent suspension in the front. They
still
run a straight axle, but with coils. The 4Runner is the one with
independent
front. The Cruisers have incredible wheel travel with this system.
The 91-up Cruiser does have full time 4WD, but the center diff locks in
low range. My broth... | 6 |
2,197 |
Make that buying a *first* bike- a new bike is not generally a good first
bike...
| 6 |
4,878 |
Good point, I'd overlooked that. The Eclipse has a 3 point mount, 1 at
the rear and 2 at the front, and it's very stable on the FJ. I have seen
some with harnesses that mount to the sides of the tank, and that would
be a real problem on the FJ. | 6 |
5,582 | GK>Occasionally, I have trouble shifting into reverse. The shifter
GK>refuses to enter the gate, and I often grind the synchros trying to
GK>get it into gear. I'll be watching this carefully in the next couple
GK>of months.
Enter 1st, wait 2-3 seconds and then go into reverse. They use the same
synchros, and you'll... | 6 |
5,049 |
Before the S4 became the S4 it was called the 200 turbo quattro 20v.
This model did come in a wagon, a very quick wagon. Very rare also.
Mike Sylvester Umass
Being a satisfied Audi owner (-90 100 turbo quattro. my 4:th Audi) I
get the free VAG magazine. The latest issue presented a new S4 Avant
... | 6 |
4,699 |
Sorry 'bout that - Mine is a '91 model non-turbo 2.0. (with ABS and revised
suspension (whatever revised means)). I'm in Australia, so we always seem to
get the versions without extras which the Europeans and Americans get as
standard.
My query is, - why does the noise get noticeably LOUDER about 2-3 months after
a... | 6 |
745 | 6 | |
6,911 |
This is a tricky situation; if the previous owner didn't inform
the dealer of the odometer change, then the previous owner committed
fraud, and he may be liable. The dealer may also be liable; If the
previous owner notified the dealer, or if the previous owner had the
dash replaced at a dealer, or if the previous own... | 6 |
6,468 | What worked for me on my RD350 was to lean towards the dog as I modulated
throttle to keep my ankle just ahead of his teeth. After a few seconds of
warm pipe firmly wedged on his shoulder he turned his face sideways to see
what was so warm and got his mouth/nose/muzzle burned on the pipes. One
yip and he veered away,... | 6 |
6,158 |
Hah. Newbie bait. Everyone knows the first motorcycle
wasn't built until 1893 - there _were_ no pre-'80's motorcycles!
You've been watching too much Northern Exposure.
Why? Because our wheels are repairable?
Humph. Obviously, more bait. Everyone knows you don't discard
Maytag boxes. Even after they've beco... | 6 |
6,924 | Hello Folks,
I'm very happy with my "new" R80GS. My range is 238 miles on 4.8 gallons...
that's 50 mpg!! Surprisingly, the bike is a real cruiser. I was expecting
something rough. She's a sweet backroad honey. And I can go pretty much
anyplace I'd take my mountain bike. As far as shaft effect, it's more a
torq... | 6 |
6,903 |
I've always heard them referred to "horizontally opposed"...
Joe
| 6 |
6,835 | since at least one other person was interested in this:
my FZR's black exhaust pipes are rusty and i researched getting them repaired.
yesterday i bought a can of VHT 1500 degree black header paint and spent an
hour sanding two of the header pipes by hand. sprayed on paint. thought
about how clean i was able to get ... | 6 |
5,644 |
Same engine, different state of tune (less hp and maybe more torque). My
friend at work regularly takes 6 people in his and it seems to haul around
just fine. | 6 |
5,194 |
Just in case the original poster was looking for a serious answer,
I'll supply one.
Yes, even when steering no hands you do something quite similar
to countersteering. Basically to turn left, you to a quick wiggle
of the bike to the right first, causing a counteracting lean to
occur to the left. It is a lot more di... | 6 |
975 | From article <1993Apr21.190251.14371@sequent.com>, by troy@sequent.com (Troy Wecker):
.
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.
.
It sounds like your analysis is based on hypothesis and not
actually using the Valentine-1. I'd like to give some feedback based on
real life experince. I keep the Valentine-1 in advanced logic mode
and it ... | 6 |
6,635 | A 180 degree V Ya gotta love it !>
| 6 |
3,708 | Hi Javier, (how are things at Corp, my old stomping ground was c-level?)
Vibration when applying the brakes can be caused, on disc brakes at least,
by warped rotors. When the brakes are applied, there results uneven pressure
on the rotor. Turning the rotors by a brake shop will remedy this problem
as long as there is ... | 6 |
7,471 |
Nice litle bike. I loved riding my brother-in-law's.
----===== DoD #8177 = Technician(Dr. Speed) .NOT. Student =====---- | 6 |
6,515 |
The DeLorean had the yucky PRV V6 engine. A joint-venture between Peugout (note
spelling), Renault and Volvo. PRV. This engine is a *MIGHTY BORING* piece of
junk with approx 140hp. Doesn't like revs at all.
If you look at the DeLorean in the movie Back To the Future you will note
that they changed the engine sound t... | 6 |
388 | 6 | |
3,861 | Probably the most famous V16 is the one Cadillac made from about 1925
to 1935. They had to scale down then because the Great Depression really put
the crimp on luxury cars. It had 452 cubic inches with over two hundred horse
power. "They don't make them like they used to."
There were others though. Packard... | 6 |
1,330 |
Did they ever put in any gas stations on US 12? I rode through there in
1987, skipped a fillup at Bryce Canyon and rode 100+ miles before seeing
a gas station at Torrey. Awesome road, I recall riding up a narrow ridge
above 9,000? 10,000? feet.
-Bruce | 6 |
3,750 | &
& And speaking of shims, why would the clearance of the valves get smaller,
& i.e.
& need the use of a thinner shim?
Because the valves recede into the cylinder head faster than the shims/cams
wear down..
| 6 |
769 | vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv VVVVVVVVVV
Getting close there! | 6 |
3,413 |
My Nissan Quest has been doing 20mpg city, though its first few tanks
were more like 17mpg. The V6 and AT are remarkably smooth.
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Johnny P. Stephens | Sig file upgrade on backorder. Will be
Distance Learning Technology | here "a... | 6 |
5,277 |
Hmmmmmmmmm. I can read this one of two ways:
1) Ed gotabike.
2) Motorcyclist is like alcoholic. (once you're an alcoholic, you're always
an
alcoholic - at least that's what
friends in
a position to know tell me)
tom coradeschi ... | 6 |
3,540 | ^^^^^^^^^^
Zounds! There's a blast from the past indeed! I'd nearly forgotten
about the strategic significance of strabismic in r.m lore. It's
really good to see it proudly displayed again, although I'm sure
by now that its carbs are spooge-o-rama from long disuse.
Gosh, ... | 6 |
7,024 |
I went there too. All I can say is
"TOO MUCH TRASH".
| 6 |
1,792 | ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Markus, what is that we are noting about the spelling? That you aren't good at it? :^)
That Peugeot is OUT of N. America? What does this mean? | 6 |
171 | Hi there, maybe you can help me...
I have an '88 Corolla with a 5 speed as the subject line says. The gearbox
seems excessivly clunky. I used to have an '85 Corolla, and it was also
somewhat clunky, but it had 30,000 more miles on it, and it wasn't nearly as
bad as this car! Is there fluid in the 5speed case? If ... | 6 |
4,846 |
How about the name and number of the pin place. I would think that 115
or so people calling to bitch about why orders placed after ours are getting
done first might speed things along.
Dean | 6 |
1,982 | Well, here goes. After lurking for a LONG time, I'll announce myself. Yes, I'm
the enemy. The enemy that also happens to ride an "arrest me red" 90 VFR.
Bike history: (as if this endears me to the DoD)
79 Honda XL 175 "High School"
85 Kawasaki KLR 600
84 Honda V65 Sabre "Cornering by Committee"
... | 6 |
3,465 |
Maryland and other states.
To the original poster:
Read the last 3-4 issues of Car And Driver about this. It's
interesting and should be illegal...
| 6 |
3,511 |
I hadn't heard of the Valentine-1 before. Car&Driver and other auto
magazines
recommend BEL detectors. I was considering their latest - the 966STi -
which picks up Super Wideband Ka and Laser as well. It also avoids
radar detector detectors (although I really don't care about this since I
doubt I'll be driving in V... | 6 |
3,421 |
Otherwise you get NO2 out the back. | 6 |
1,102 | It's a toll for insurance companies and auto dealers to rip you
off in case of accident or trade-in.
Charlie Ellis
chellis@nyx.cs.du.edu | 6 |
886 |
And DoDers are easily recognized by their own special wave.
Pay attention and I'll tell you how to do it. Hold your left hand out
in front of you, fingers straight but apart - like a vase. You may also
use your right hand if you have a throttle lock or are stopped. Bring
your fingertips and thumb together, touch, and ... | 6 |
6,969 | Don't worry about this -- they'll drop you like a hot potato after you do
make a claim. They'll just make filing the claim a pain, but it will end
when they leave you in the lurch.
More than that. GEICO funded the company that developed LIDAR. When locals
showed a reluctance to BUY the units, GEICO started givi... | 6 |
142 | Go with the Mercedes, if you can afford it. I think the 300 wagon starts around
50k, although it could be 60k.
There is no comparison with any of the other cars listed.
| 6 |
3,647 |
: I am curious about knowing which commericial cars today
: have v engines.
: V4 - I don't know of any.
: V6 - Legend, MR3? MR6?
: V8 - Don't know of any.
: V12 - Jaguar XJS
: Please add to the list.
| 6 |
3,816 |
Japan is _much_ more open than Korea.
Yes. A Pontiac Grand Am suffers a factor of _2_ increase in price
when it is exported to Japan.
However, a Dodge vehicle (the one that Congressman Gephardt mentioned)
suffers a factor of _4_ increase in price when it is exported to Korea.
A Ford Taurus suffers the same problem.... | 6 |
4,390 |
this is off the subject but,
Don't the numbers in the car names above refair to the engine size in
liters? i.e. ls400 = 4.0litre engine, sc300 = 3.0 liter "Sport Coupe"..
and Q45 = 4.5liter.. (similar, kinda, to BMW and MB nameing deal). | 6 |
6,517 |
It is heavy, the 91 is mid 600's dry, that is the one major drawback
of the ST.
Can you say " tourque monster" The test drive sold me on the bike,
lot's of bite anywhere above 2500 in any gear.
Did you trythe ABS/TCS version?
After market fairing windshield for 100.00 raises the bubble 6 inches
above most he... | 6 |
3,259 | Here is a press release from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Energy Secretary Hails President's Plan For Alternative Fuel
Vehicles
To: National Desk, Environment and Energy Reporters
Contact: Larry Hart of the U.S. Department of Energy, 202-586-5806
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Secretary of Energy
Hazel R. O'Leary t... | 6 |
1,201 |
I actually saw this movie about three months ago, but it wasn't called
EASY WHEELS. It was something else that escapes me at the moment but
I did rent it from Blockbuster Video and it was a hoot, in the same
class as Plan 9 From Outer Space.
| 6 |
428 | I have a 1974 Honda CB360T which for most of my purposes runs well.
However I expereince a severe power drop at cruising speeds under load.
That is, on a mild upgrade @ 50 mph in 4th or 5th I'm lucky if I can
hold speed. If I try to add throttle much past 5000 rpm, power drops
drastically. Put simply, under load, t... | 6 |
2,085 | About a year and half ago when I first started riding, I took a MSF course. I
have taken those lessons to heart. Over the past year I have had only a few
near collisions with traffic morons on four wheels. Yesterday I got to add
another to the list but with this one I felt the most helpless. I am sitting
at a light... | 6 |
3,357 | I looked at that Bimmer yesterday. It's an '81, has about 90kmi, according
to owner (odometer stopped working at 68Kmi). Drivess well, sounds good,
body is OK, he wants $3000.
i liked the car, despite it's auto tranny, but my wife will be a primary
driver on this one, and she wants auto.
The radio does not work untill ... | 6 |
2,547 | Check out the shocks where they mount, at both ends. if you have
the type that have a loop?,from lack of a better term, and a bolt like
piece sticking through, there should be a rubber bushing between the loop
and the bolt. Is it there ? is it crushed and allowing metal to metal
contact? I hope y... | 6 |
3,633 |
just out of curiosity, how is this "dog clutch" any different from a synchro
transmission. What you described SOUNDS the same to me. In fact, what little
i've studied on trannies, the instructor referred to the synchros as "dogs"
and said they were synonymous. The gears are always meshed in a synchronized
gearbox,... | 6 |
1,520 | What about disks? Won't it erase them if you're carrying them in the bag? | 6 |
6,053 | 1991 Toyota Camry for sale:
Deluxe package
5 speed
grey
power windows
power door locks
AM/FM cassette
power steering
power brakes
70K highway miles
Excellent condition
$9500 Rob Fusi
rwf2@lehigh.edu
(609) ... | 6 |
6,397 |
Actually, a WERA racer, William Lumsden, considered running a Vmax in
A Superstock. He took it out to Talladega GPR for a practice day, and
_really_ annoyed the 600 riders -- they usually got caught behind a
sideways Vmax in the corners, and if they passed him going in, he'd
blow by down the straight (usually wobbl... | 6 |
6,760 |
I have a feeling that you are not "the enemy". There are without a doubt
dickhead cops. But there are at least as many dickhead bikers, even here
(you know who you are :-). I will certainly give you the same benefit of
the doubt as any other biker here. Welcome.
I think I can speak for the entire DoD in this.
... | 6 |
2,638 | man, every time this thread comes up, i start jumping up and down screaming '
EASY WHEELS! EASY WHEELS!' but to date, it seems like _i'm_ the only one who'
s ever seen this. it's absolutely hysterical. basic plot is this:
reporter searching for a ring of babysnatchers is blow off the road by a (
very hot) gang of babe... | 6 |
5,269 | 6 | |
5,807 |
And my '78 CX500 too - I first thought it was the wiring diagram that didn't
fit MY machine ;-)
| 6 |
2,522 |
Are you sure? Harley's disclaimer says, "if you crash, we take care of
the bike, you take care of you."
If you were really responsible for the bike, did your insurance cover
it?
| 6 |
3,764 |
This sounds suspiciously like black magic to me. If by "quick wiggle
to the right" you mean that the handlebars turn toward the right
before turning to the left, what is the input to the steering
mechanism that makes this happen in the absence of the old
"shove-shove"? | 6 |
6,801 |
I have this same alarm installed in my Syclone. It works great. The shock
sensor is very sensitive, but much more practical than the motion sensor I have
on my other car. It doesn't trigger if the car is rocked gently by the wind,
but any kind of shock sets it off. Even kicking the tire sets it off. It
works grea... | 6 |
3,805 | Derek....
There is a tool available to reset the service indicator on BMWs but the lights
will come back on after 2-3 weeks. The tool is in fact illegal (in Europe
atleast). It is often the case that the unsuspecting punter trots off to buy a
used BMW and a few weeks later, all the lights come on! Other than that, I... | 6 |
173 |
If you get blown over riding your bike down your drive at home then
it's too windy to ride...=8^D. | 6 |
4,984 | I've caught myself doing it while on my bicycle. Does that count?
Dean
| 6 |
2,149 | gee.... is it 1999 already?
Yes, it will still be on the fox program chasis, anything that will be different
on the new car as far as mechanical's is unknown. The suspension will most
likely be changed, as well as the drive drain. From what has been printed on
it, there is no clear idea of what will be done, as some s... | 6 |
4,560 | A few months ago, in one the the motorcycle mags, there was
an article that mentioned reflector tape that was supposed to
be available thru BMW. The idea was that the tape would look
black in sunlight, and reflect in other colors at night to
headlights. It sounded like a nice way to add nighttime
visibility without ... | 6 |
910 | --
Are the any Opel GT's out there? I'm wondering if there are enough to
starting a mail list...
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Matthew R. Singer MIT Lincoln Laboratory
(617) 981-3771 244 Wood Street... | 6 |
7,477 | I have tested both vehicles (identically
equipped), both for week-long periods.
Curiously (and consider these are test
vehicles), I found the Mercury higher
in build quality than the Nissan.
Either choice is good, but beware that
I did not experience reasonable mileage
with the V6. Average city driving was
<15mpg, wi... | 6 |
2,217 |
The statement above is _true_ to the spirit of the list because
it is a false statement. Misinformation: that's the spirit, Bill.
My /5 will do wheelies because it's a chain drive model. | 6 |
4,046 | daved@world.std.com (Dave T Dorfman) writes...
]I was enjoying lunch this saturday at foodies in Milford NH with an assortment
]of other nedod folks when Dean Cookson ( yes he has not left the
]country, yet) mentioned that the wiring diagram of the VFR750
]shows that the light switch is a three position switch.
... | 6 |
1,379 | 6 | |
7,365 |
Funny, the Manta's over in Europe look surprisingly like the Opel
alluded to by the original poster.
| 6 |
6,681 |
I had the same inconvenience when I bought my EX-500; only I could at least
go 50 mph during the initial break-in.
Despite the high quality of motor oils and motorcycle engines these days,
I would follow the instructions, and just keep to city street riding for
the first 500 miles. Heck, those miles go by fast, and i... | 6 |
646 | In response to Jerry Lotto's post about not putting your helmet on your
mirror or else risk damaging the padding from the inside.
One of the major causes of mirror breakage is impact with the pavement.
Laws mandating that all mirrors be protected by helmets might be in order.
But seriously...
One place to put a helme... | 6 |
2,491 | This Summer I'm going to use my vacation drivin (riding)
through the States.
And I do Have some questions that I would like to post here::
Since I'm from Norway I was wondering
How much does it cost to rent a Bike in the States?
(I'm Probarly going to the San Fransisco/San Jose area
the ride around (I'think))
As you ... | 6 |
323 | Has anyone noticed that all this happened since Chris Perez was gifted
with a membership?
Anyone for rec.motorcycles.beemer.club.whiner? I know this might get
confused with K-whiners, but maybe there's a connection? | 6 |
6,541 |
My experience is when they pound their fists on your back it means "slow down".
Seriously, concentrate on being very smooth, and you will make her
experience much more enjoyable. Even a normal upshift causes your
passenger to bob, so I ease off the throttle before pulling in the
clutch to eliminate this. It's more... | 6 |
3,482 |
Has he realised yet....or are you hoping to fix it before he does ?
If you're planning to use T-Cut...BE CAREFUL. Sunlight fades paint and T-Cut removes the surface layer, so if its a older bike or very sunny where
you live then the colour of the T-cut panel wont match the rest of the bike.
-Bob
------------------... | 6 |
2,042 | Tony, I believe, first of all, that Max's car is an Austrailian
built car. I don't think its a chopped up U.S. unit. It may be called a
Kangaroo or Roo or something similar-not sure. But, I do recall reading
that Austrailian cars used Ford V-8 engines. The Ford V-8 Interceptor
is, I think, a 428 c.i. cop car motor... | 6 |
2,569 |
here they are $25 for ERC and $50 for MSF. and no
the state doesn't subsidize ours at all. we do.
$1 for every motorcycle endorsed license.
| 6 |
3,520 |
I am curious about knowing which commericial cars today
have v engines.
V4 - I don't know of any.
V6 - Legend, MR3? MR6?
VW Golf/Passat 2.8l VR6 (inline V6!), very narrow angle (11 deg?), one head.
Audi 80/100 2.6/2.8l V6
V8 - Don't know of any.
Audi V8 3.6/4.2l
Some MBs
Some BMWs
V12 - Jaguar... | 6 |
3,528 |
And who was it that insisted sidestand cutout switches were right up
there with tachometers, something like a curse from God?
| 6 |
2,335 | A question for any high-mileage Audi owners out there: I am
interested in buying a 1989 Audi 5000S for $5500 Cdn. The
reason the car is selling for so little is that is has
155000 km on it (just under 100000 mi.). The car's owner
claims the car is in good condition. My question is: how
reliable are Audi 5000s with m... | 6 |
2,749 | 6 | |
3,736 |
Yep.
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