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2,885 | Dana H. Myers, on the Tue, 20 Apr 93 19:51:16 GMT wibbled:
: >
: >>duck. Squids don't wave, or return waves ever, even to each
: > ^^^^^^
: > excuse me for being an ignoramus, but what are these.
: Squids are everybody but me and you. Chris Behanna is especially a squid.
: * Dana H. Myers
I'm a BMW Squid... | 6 |
5,455 |
The last V8 in Mad Max is based on a Holden (Australia). Holden is
linked with GM (Vauxhall GB) and so they're quite unlikely to use
Ford parts. | 6 |
4,203 | %
% I can't haul my big dic. around on my bike...
%
...or is it a boast?
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| John Little - gaijin@Japan.Sun.COM - Sun Microsystems. Atsugi, Japan | | 6 |
2,255 | Don't find out if she has to pee by scaring it out of her.
Don't armorall the seat just before her first ride even if you think
you will need its urine-proofing qualities. | 6 |
757 |
Either I've just fallen for this, or you guys
are _really_ paranoid!
You're actually worried about somebody stealing
your oil?
C'mon, you think a vandal'll do that?!
That's absolutely ridiculous!
Besides, how hard is it to get under the car to
change the oil?
I can say from experience on the cars that I've dri... | 6 |
1,911 |
Thats pretty hard since CB900 customs weren't introduced
until 1980. If you find a pre-80 one, hold onto it. It
will be worth big bucks some day.
Mine has comstar wheels. Methinks you need to do
your homework better.
And obviously, neither do you.
| 6 |
201 |
Just to clear things up (as to why I posted the question that way)...
I was debating with a co-worker about diesels. I claimed they were
cleaner-burning than gas engines. He said the extra "junk" put out by them
was offset by the savings in greenhouse gasses. I made all the SAME claims
you did. But, one questio... | 6 |
6,662 |
How about some citations or is this just impressionistic speculation
on your part?
For 30 years I've been laboring under the delusion that chain drives
were more efficient that shaft drives. Chain drives are also stronger.
(Ever seen a successful shaftie dragster? No.)
No flames, please! I've got both kinds... | 6 |
738 |
Dream machine quality ain't what it used to be
Kinetic Art did some great paint jobs on Bimotas. Don't know if they are still
around. | 6 |
6,856 |
I once had a sparking problem with my '65 Mustang, and simply changing
the spark plug wires fixed it. | 6 |
3,739 | My 85 Caprice Classic with 120K+ miles has finally reached
the threshold of total number of mechanical problems that
I am forced to post :). Anyone out there who might be
able to give me some pointers on one or more of the below,
please e-mail or post!
1. When making turns, especially when accelerating,
there is u... | 6 |
4,403 | Hello again, another question. :)
I just got my hands on 2 quarts of ReadLine Gear Oil (at $7 a quart)
now I need to know how to throw it into my car.
I own an 89 NIssan Maxima Se, any Ideas?
Can I mix the Oil in there with this stuff, or should I drain first, then
only use this stuff.
If you know where (if there i... | 6 |
4,410 | Eve'.
I am looking to buy 4 new p195-50r15 tires.. (R or HR). I don't
have much to spend, but I would like a tire that will LAST. Does
anyone have any experience with the following brands?
Riken
Falken
BFG
General
There are others, but these I can find here for under $70.. Like
I said, I am mostly interested ... | 6 |
1,878 |
Has anyone, while driving a cage, ever waved at bikers? I get the urge,
but I've never actually done it.
I've bike like | Jody Levine DoD #275 kV
got a you can if you -PF | Jody.P.Levine@hydro.on.ca
ride it | Toronto, ... | 6 |
1,860 |
Are 180 degree V-6 "Flat-Six" engines??? | 6 |
2,669 | : Oh bull pucky, Ed. They use dogs because a) Many people are
: scared shitless of them and b) because of the nose and the
: vision and hearing. Without their cop partner in attendance,
: the dog is so much meat in the hands of any human with
: a bad attitude and al ittle training in violent force.
One of the things t... | 6 |
5,836 | I got a sample of black reflector material, maybe from "Conspicuity"?
It is black but reflects silver if the angle of incidence is shallow.
Whoever it was I got it from sold/sells kits that fit BMW (and other
brands?) of luggage and fenders. Don't know what I did with the sample;
the kits seemed too expensive, as I rec... | 6 |
4,903 | After a tip from Gary Crum (crum@fcom.cc.utah.edu) I got on the Phone
with "Pontiac Systems" or "Pontaic Customer Service" or whatever, and
inquired about a rumoured Production Hold on the Formula Firebird and
Trans Am. BTW, Talking with the dealer I bought the car from got me
nowhere. After being routed to a "Firebi... | 6 |
4,739 | 6 | |
6,268 |
Hmmmmn...don't you ride with your sweetheart?
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"Tuba" (Irwin) "I honk therefore I am" CompuTrac-Richardson,Tx
irwin@cmptrc.lonestar.org DoD #0826 (R75/6) | 6 |
307 |
I is a strong deterent to the teens that are executed. They won't do that
again! This policy cuts way down on repeat offenders.
Please do not flame me - I don't agree with capital punishment for teen's.
They are also unsupervised. With proper supervision, they would not be
throwing rocks. If parents cannot pro... | 6 |
6,016 | Yeah, it seems toyota has always had a problem with those 2.2's
and sound. I know the celicas with em were pretty noisey, and
the MR2s were no exception. Now, about large displacement 4s
with bad noise.. I have a 90 Grand Am H.O. quad 4, and it
sounds really good, almost like a larger 6.. Now, Toyota
is coming out with... | 6 |
7,420 | : My 83 Nighthawk has two (related?) problems with the ignition system:
:
: - it won't start when on cold mornings ( 10 C, 50 F or so)
: - I always need to give it gas when starting it, even when using
: the clutch.
:
: This all still happens after a tune-up and a new battery,
: any ideas on what could b... | 6 |
2,459 | 6 | |
6,977 | if you want to annoy geico, call them up...give fake name...but real car
specs..get a quote and then tell them they are more expensive than your
current state farm/allstate insurance. they will still send you quote etc.
then you can tear up their quote and stuff it in the prepaid return
envelope and mail it back to... | 6 |
1,070 |
Terry McCandlish, president of my local BMW club (Buckeye Beemers)
sells this type of tape. It comes as a strip approximately 3" x 12"
and can be cut to sizes needed.
You can call Terry at (614) 837-1960 (Columbus, Ohio). | 6 |
5,360 | If you had free reign to design your own instrument cluster, which
gauges would you choose to have beyond the basic set?
I consider the basic set to be:
- tach
- coolant temp (or cylinder head temp for air-cooled engines)
- oil pressure
- amps
- speedo
- fuel
others that are nice to have:
- volts (maybe th... | 6 |
5,213 |
Ron> Viper also sells some fancy field disturbance sensor that
Ron> supposedly detects people approcahing the car....
Ron
If your Viper system were tuned like a neighbor's is you wouldn't get
any sleep because of the damn thing waking every one in the neighborhood
up.
We all used to try to ignore the alarm, but hav... | 6 |
4,782 | 6 | |
3,281 | : 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.
I don't generally consider police officers "the enemy". I hope you don't
think bikers in general have that attitude. Stereotypes suck either way.
: I'll ent... | 6 |
4,455 |
Actually, I've had a bad habit of stuffing a whole bunch of other garbage
junk mail in along with whatever else into *anybody's* prepaid envelopes
until they almost burst. I believe they pay postage by weight.
heh, heh, heh...
Anyways, don't tear up the quotes just yet...I sometimes use their
quotes or other insura... | 6 |
3,582 | I was curious as to what people thought of the VW Corrado VR6?
That's about it... | 6 |
7,029 |
That would be the Opel GT, sold in this country from '69 to '73. It originally
had a 1100 cc engine, which was later replaced by the 1900 cc. It was based
on the old Kadett drive train and suspension, with leaf springs in the rear
and a single transverse leaf spring in the front. It looked good, but was
limited as ... | 6 |
3,688 |
As I recall from reading posts here a while back, Rovax (Rovacs?) died
because it was larger and noisier than the competing cheap R12 systems
of it day. Probably a case of bad timing. I think the system would
have a better chance today now that R12 systems are on death row, but
investors may be hard to come by a se... | 6 |
4,714 | Well, just got all the parts replaced that needed replced
(sprokets+chain) and notice that engine still taps like it did before.
All our local 'experts' say it's the tappits that need some adjusting so
I am soon to attempt that. I would like any advice anyone had. I do
not have a shop manual but have read about the p... | 6 |
186 | +
+>This tactic depends for its effectiveness on the dog's conformance to
+>a "psychological norm" that may not actually apply to a particular dog.
+>I've tried it with some success before, but it won't work on a Charlie Manson
+>dog or one that's really, *really* stupid. A large Irish Setter taught me
+>this in *my* ... | 6 |
2,378 |
Just for the record, read your owner's manual before attempting a push start.
Most manufacturers today do not recommend this (I think the catalytic converter
is the primary reason - unburned gas goes down to it and may ignite when
the converter gets into its operating range).
The best reason for a manual? Because y... | 6 |
165 |
$200 in Glassboro, New Jersey :(
| 6 |
4,583 |
Freebie and the Bean, GREAT chase scene on a trials bike!
----===== DoD #8177 = Technician(Dr. Speed) .NOT. Student =====---- | 6 |
256 | When do the new M.benz "C" class cars come out?
The new nomenclature that MB has adopted will it only apply to the "c"
class cars or will it also apply to the current "s" class cars.
Does any one know what will replace the current 300 class since the "c"
class will be smaller and more in line with the current 190.
Ano... | 6 |
7,132 |
Diesels fall into the same emissions mythology as alcohol fuels. The main reason
they are considered "cleaner" is because they are better at the emissions we
actually measure and regulate. But they also contribute additional emissions
which have long been determined to be as harmful, but no suitable control or
limi... | 6 |
6,637 |
Don't forget Robert Blake in "Electra Glide in Blue" (where else do
you get to see a full-dress Harley playing with dirt bikes?).
And if you're going to count Smokey and the Bandit, then you darn
well better include "Pee-Wee's Big Adventure".
| 6 |
2,541 | Seems to me that I heard that some early Saabs were 2 cycle V4's.
Then again, who could possibly care ?>
| 6 |
5,273 |
A squid is the guy I saw back in December on cool 40 degree morning on my way
to work. He was wearing knee-length pants, light jacket, no gloves, though he
was going considerably slower than DoD nominal. | 6 |
4,067 | GM has always screwed the rest of the divisions in favor of the
Corvette. The current platform is no exception. The "detuned" Camaro and
Firebird is a load of crap to keep people from realizing that they can
buy one of these instead of a Corvette and save about $10,000.
I like the idea of an Impala SS, but if they rea... | 6 |
5,967 | R. Goldstein (rdg@world.std.com) sez:
: As the subject says, I am moving from Mass. to Calif. and will be driving
: mostly on Interstate 80.
: Any advice from folks who have done it before?
- Plan your gas stops in major-city areas to avoid the 25 cent-per-gallon
"only gas station for 50 miles and you're an out-of-tow... | 6 |
959 | I was wondering what the country extension are.
Sometimes I just don't have a clue from where
some people are writing.
These are the extensions I know of
ch Switzerland
se Sweden
fi Finland
uk UK
Com US?
Edu US? (are both com and edu US?)
fr France
Please feel free to add to this list.
/ Markus
__... | 6 |
110 |
Is there an "official DoD products-of-choice" list? If so would the
appropriate party please post it.
-Erc. | 6 |
3,506 |
Actually, I've heard that some M1 Abrams tank commanders take the
governers off their turbine engines, and can acheive 90MPH on a
paved road. Never seen it myself, but I believe it...
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/ _ \ ... | 6 |
2,610 |
Works really well on my 'bike too.
Tony
| 6 |
1,081 |
I've found mine ('93 Probe GT) to do quite well.
[window problem deleted, artical has been trimmed]
I've not had any of the air or leakage problems that have been reported but
do get the squeal that Bill describes. I live in Seattle so the wet weather
may be a factor.
If I recall correctly I got two keys.
... | 6 |
4,140 | I think we just found the difference between a citizens arrest (physical
detention of a suspect) and a report/warrant. | 6 |
4,001 |
*Everything* in Louisiana is related to liquor: eating, sleeping, walking,
talking, church, state, life, death, and everything in between.
Plus the food is good, too.
| 6 |
995 | [...]
So, in short, the 3/8" cables seems to be pretty useless, I would guess.
The larger cable seems to be a much better unit.
I've got the larger cable - about 5/8" inch in diameter (actually, I think
its larger), about 4 feet long which coils into a 8 or 9 inch coil, with the
tubular key lock like the U-loc... | 6 |
7,352 |
Mind posting those to the euro archive? We have a directory
specifically for BMWs.
ftp: 134.29.65.5 (Vax2.Winona.MSUS.EDU)
user: euro
pass: spooge
cd bmw
get and put as you please. | 6 |
4,765 | Hey now,
I'm having the roughest time getting a company to cover
my new bike. Here are some details about her and me:
I'm:
single
23
riding with a clean record
a homeowner
a 'new' rider accoring to most companies
not a member of MSF or AMA yet
She's:
a '92 CBR600F2
got 150 miles
go... | 6 |
2,153 | --
The GT was based on the Kadette chassis. It was built model years 1969-1973.
The Manta came out in the 1974 model year and was a 4 seat coupe.
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Matthew R. Singer MIT Lincoln Laboratory
(617) 981-3771 ... | 6 |
1,752 | Enough, already. Let's take this discussion to some other newsgroup
that's more appropriate. Most of us are tired of it and would like to
get back to old cars, IMHO. | 6 |
4,845 |
That's pretty good.
A friend had an Audi that he named Murphy. | 6 |
7,092 |
So, you'd sell your bike, and let her
ride around while you have to stay home with
the kids?
Geez, that's a tough choice.
| 6 |
4,882 |
You might try the rec.models.rockets newsgroup. Interesting stuff,
some of it should probably be classified as artillery.
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2,847 | }I need some advice on having someone ride pillion with me on my 750 Ninja.
}This will be the the first time I've taken anyone for an extended ride
}(read: farther than around the block :-). We'll be riding some twisty,
}fairly bumpy roads (the Mines Road-Mt.Hamilton Loop for you SF Bay Areans).
Unless she is reall... | 6 |
6,393 |
Carrying in the glove box is not covered...I'm not sure what I was
thinking there. It _is_ legal in Oklahoma.
On inter-state travel, as long as it is legal for you to own
at your point of origination and destination, the gun is carried
in a locked compartment/box (glove box specifically excluded) separate
from the ... | 6 |
5,100 |
Well, this isn't the right group for this, but I have to say that I don't
think violence is any more socially acceptable now, by any means. How
can you say that when we used to have of pistol-toting gunslingers as
heros, or even gangland thugs being considered romantic. Do you think
our great grandparent got yelled... | 6 |
5,308 | Dave Edmondson, on the Wed, 21 Apr 1993 12:05:41 GMT wibbled:
: : kevinh, on the Tue, 20 Apr 1993 13:23:01 GMT wibbled:
: Jonathan Quist bemoaned:
: : : |> Yes, it's a minor blasphemy that U.S. companies would ?? on the likes
: of A.M.,
: : : |> Jaguar, or (sob) Lotus. It's outright sacrilege for RR to have
: non-... | 6 |
6,403 | From article <1r8uckINNcmf@gap.caltech.edu>, by wen-king@cs.caltech.edu (Wen-King Su):
--Yes, it does come with the Maxima GXE engine mated to the Maxima SE
transmission. And it has decent power for a minivan also.
Check again.
--Aamir Qazi
-- | 6 |
6,037 | 6 | |
6,455 |
The Civic does still come in a 4 door model. My wife and I looked
quite seriously at the 626, Prizm (Corolla), and Civic, as well as
some other cars. Our impressions: all three seemed well built and had
the features we wanted - these are similar to the features you want
except for cruise control, and we want a manua... | 6 |
7,310 |
I think it was the reverse, the V4 being 2/3 of the V6.
It was also the worst engine that Ford (Europe) have ever made - bloody
awful reputation. It's most successful application being the Transit
van.
Saab gave up with this motor and then made the Triumph 1854 (half a Stag V8) under license (I believe), but with 2... | 6 |
881 |
Anybody who drove into somebody like that in this country would hopefully
lose their licence. However, the avoidance is simple. Don't stop behind the
cage. stop beside it, or better still, in front of it, so that it acts as a
buffer.
Tony
| 6 |
2,957 | Does anyone have a listing of Pontiac's three-letter option codes and
what they mean?
Thanks.
-Oliver
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Oliver Scholz DG4NEM
Graduate Student of Computer Sciences at the University of... | 6 |
761 | I believe the interstates were origionally funded as part of a national
defense plan etc. The requirements were to move heavy army trucks at
70mph.
Still its amazing in Germany you can have cars traveling 155 mph and 65 mph
on the same 3 to 4 lane road. Around Washington DC they can't keep traffic
flowing at 55... | 6 |
5,636 |
I too have seen the miracle of Maxima Chain Wax. Not only does it lube
and stay where it's supposed to, but I swear I can ride faster now. Yes,
not only does it lube your chain, it makes you a better rider. And more
attractive to members of the opposing sex. And smarter. And.... | 6 |
2,736 |
-> Without the key, though, the steering column 'lock' would have to be
-> sacrificed.
Not necessarily. Maybe some sort of servo lock or something along those
lines could be used to acheive the same effect. Maybe a solenoid type of
thing too.
George Howell | 6 |
6,676 | Hey all,
I'm looking at buying a new car, but I'm confused about the insurance
coverage. This also applies to my existing car insurance policy. Does
anyone understand what the "Limited Tort Option" means. Will it lower
my rates if I opt to have it, or will it be more expensive if I opt
to have it? What does it do... | 6 |
5,860 |
If you had been looking in your mirror, you would have seen the guy coming
before you heard the screeching tires.
When you're stopped at a light:
1) Stop so that you're got space in front of you, and a quick easy escape
route (between lanes, into a crosswalk, up a driveway, somewhere) if someone
decides they want ... | 6 |
7,290 | I bought a Yamaha XS850 with 8K miles. Over the last 2 years, I've put 30K
of commute miles onnit. Valve adjustment intervals are suppossed to be every
5K. Well every 7.5K or so, I've checked the pad clearences, and they never
change! If anything, the clearances seem to be getting a little smaller which
makes no se... | 6 |
933 |
foot in mouth again, drew. the first generation mr 2's were 1.6's which
were very smooth. i'd be real surprised if the original poster was talking
about a 1st generation car. the second generation cars were 2.2 for the
non turbo and 2.0 for the turbo. i drove the non turbo 2.2 and calling it
unpleasant is to be k... | 6 |
1,082 | I'm having an interesting problem with my girlfriend's car. Before
I delve into its innards, I thought I'd check "net.wisdom" on the
subject. :)
It's a 1985 Buick Skyhawk (I know...I know)
2.0l EFI 4-banger
auto
35k miles
When I drive tha car long enough to get it hot (especially at
highways speeds) the transmission... | 6 |
6,068 | -->
-->What, a dog weighs 150lb maybe, at max? You can't handle it?
-->
-->You have, I presume, thumbs? Grapple with it and tear it's head
-->off!
-->
-->Sheesh, even a trained attack dog is no match for a human,
-->we have *all* the advantages.
-->
--
--This was a recent discussion on rec.martial-arts. Humans definit... | 6 |
4,112 |
For what it's worth, I got my can in three days from Chaparral. That's
UPS ground from CA to UT, YMMV. The stuff seems to work, and it doesn't
attract grundge like PJ-1 Blue does. I gave it the acid test, a full
day's worth of breaking in the Quadracer's new paddle tires down at the
sand dunes. If there's anything w... | 6 |
6,287 |
No comparison. The BEL is just a hooped up wideband Escort like detector.
No directional indicators, no Bogey counter, no radar signature analysis, no
remote display option, not as sensitive, not as well built.
Had it, sent it back! | 6 |
1,569 |
cheek.
| 6 |
5,871 |
A 68 Corvette but, I don't want to put Corvette seats in it. The original
seats are in exc. shape but they are uncomfortable as hell. I'm going to
store those and find a set to drive in. I have all the Vette catalogs but
I'm looking for a more generic type seat. I can modify the brackets but
cushion height a... | 6 |
1,392 | ]To those of you who have the BMW heated handgrips:
] Are they comfortable? Do they transmit a lot of
] vibration? How do they compare to the stock grips?
] To foam grips?
I don't have the grips, but have looked into getting them. it's my
understanding that the grips themselves are the standard european
style grips... | 6 |
459 | ^^^^^^^
So how does Aerostitch hold up with this procedure? I'm ordering mine
Monday, May 3. And I'm happy about it, too. :-) :-)
-Mike | 6 |
6,366 |
My suggestion look at your current insurance card, there will be a name
accross the top telling you which insurance company you are insured by.
Call information in Houston and get the number of a branch office in the
Houston area, call the insurance company.
Your rates will vary depending on the amount of coverage ... | 6 |
3,827 | 6 | |
3,071 |
Not to start *another* shaft effect discussion, but the twist you
feel when revving sitting still is due to the larger fly-wheels that
the BMW R-bikes (maybe K's too, dunno) use. If you whack the throttle
at stop lights, it'll really rock the bike over (to the right).
<snip> <snip>
Please post if you come to ... | 6 |
1,159 | Greetings automobile enthusiasts. Can anyone tell me if there is
a mail order company that sells BMW parts discounted... cheaper than
the dealerships.
Sorry if it's a FAQ. email replies very much appreciated.
Thanks, | 6 |
3,953 |
Now, now, before we get too carried away here.... | 6 |
2,603 | I used to drive a truck a few years back. I once rode with an old codger
that had been driving for about 30 yrs. The only time he would use the clutch
was to get the truck moving. He could shift that 13 speed lightning quick, up
or down, without the slightest rake of a gear. He was as smooth as silk. It was
the mo... | 6 |
800 |
Like non-Sudafed cold medicines? 1/2 :-) | 6 |
2,433 |
the list as chartered is geared toward R100/R80 GS/PD/ST riders,
emphasizing the off road bikes, but there are numerous people on the
list with other BMW twins as well, as well as the usual contingent of
aspirants. most all boxer talk is welcome. the main list has about
50 subscribers; there is also a digest version... | 6 |
4,458 | 6 | |
1,692 | I know there's already a bmw mailing list, but since it's an R bike
only list (and limited to the R80* R100* bikes as well I believe)
I've decided to give this a go and see how much interest there is.
please read all of this post if you plan on subscribing to the list!
there is only one restriction for the discussion... | 6 |
4,513 | Excerpts from rec.autos: 26-Apr-93 Re: REVIEW: 1989 Ford Tauru.. by Mark
W. Rice@mozart.Colu
david.bonds@cutting.hou.tx.us (Dav
One more way, which works in manual trans cars I've driven, and it is my
personal favorite (the other suggestions above are great, but try this
one, too).
While pushing the shifter *gentl... | 6 |
3,380 | In light of the last letter I posted from Jeff Brody concering the crap
that is going on in the MOA, (which some folks took not as dissemination
of information that I received, but as my own bad mouthing) I thought that
I would post this one, which came to me yesterday. This is from board member
Robert Higdon to MOA ... | 6 |
5,621 |
I bought a set of ARE's a few months back and decided to add locks
so that I could keep my new rims. I haven't had a balance problem
yet so I assume that it might be just particular to your type of
stock nuts. My rims were balanced with new BFG T/A's at a speed
shop to the finest setting on their bal. machine, so th... | 6 |
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