--------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 246 AUTOMOTIVE Ref: F1A00016 Date: 01/05/98 From: MARK LOGSDON Time: 02:29pm \/To: ALAN MORRISON (Read 0 times) Subj: Active Handling AM> features. I didn't do a point by point comparison, though. I noticed AM> many Fords and saw the Cavalier name on Vauxhauls. Both were common AM> vehicles there. There's supposed to be a "sporty" version of the Vaxhaul Cavalier that does about 150 mph. That's stock too. --- QScan/PCB v1.19b / 01-0232 * Origin: IBMNet Connection - Indpls, IN - 317-882-5575 28.8 USR (1:231/1) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 246 AUTOMOTIVE Ref: F1A00017 Date: 01/05/98 From: MARK LOGSDON Time: 02:29pm \/To: ALL (Read 0 times) Subj: ADHESIVE FOR TRIM I need to remove some external trim from a Cavalier Z24 in order to replace the passensger side mirror. The trim appears to be glued as well as bolted in at least one place. What adhesive should I use to replace it? --- QScan/PCB v1.19b / 01-0232 * Origin: IBMNet Connection - Indpls, IN - 317-882-5575 28.8 USR (1:231/1) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 246 AUTOMOTIVE Ref: F1A00018 Date: 01/05/98 From: MARK LOGSDON Time: 02:29pm \/To: CURIOUS GEORGE MEHNER (Read 0 times) Subj: Antifreeze CG> ML> Don't you think that antifreeze is good for about two years? CG> CG> Probably, but Texaco says the silicate breaks down in eighteen CG> months even at room temperature, and the buffers added for the Isn't Texaco the company selling the alternative (Dex-Cool)? --- QScan/PCB v1.19b / 01-0232 * Origin: IBMNet Connection - Indpls, IN - 317-882-5575 28.8 USR (1:231/1) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 246 AUTOMOTIVE Ref: F1A00019 Date: 01/05/98 From: MARK LOGSDON Time: 02:29pm \/To: DON LEWIS (Read 0 times) Subj: Ford, Chrsyler Qwality DL> The answer I heard from a Chrysler customer service representative: DL> DL> We discontinued the warranty because it was so highly successful. In other words, lots of people used it. :) --- QScan/PCB v1.19b / 01-0232 * Origin: IBMNet Connection - Indpls, IN - 317-882-5575 28.8 USR (1:231/1) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 246 AUTOMOTIVE Ref: F1A00020 Date: 01/05/98 From: ROY J. TELLASON Time: 05:36pm \/To: SIMON AVERY (Read 0 times) Subj: Battery Simon Avery wrote in a message to Roy J. Tellason: SA> "Roy and Simon sitting in a tree..." RT> Is this battery one that you can open the caps? If so, see what RT> happens in all of those cells when you're cranking -- one that boils RT> is a sure sign of a bad connection. If that doesn't happen, try RT> putting a charger on it. One cell not bubbling also shows you where a RT> problem is. SA> Handy hint: Don't smoke whilst doing this. SA> The eyebrows still haven't grown back properly... Funny, but I smoke, did the whole three years or so that I had that battery store, and never had a problem with regard to this. email: roy.j.tellason%tanstaaf@frackit.com --- * Origin: TANSTAAFL BBS 717-432-0764 (1:270/615) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 246 AUTOMOTIVE Ref: F1A00021 Date: 01/05/98 From: KENNY HENDERSON Time: 12:13am \/To: TOM WALKER (Read 0 times) Subj: American Sports Car TW>-> I think a good driver can stop a non ABS car as fast or faster then TW>-> he could an ABS equipped car. But, lots of people aren't good TW>-> drivers. They just think mashing the brake to the floor is the way TW>-> to stop fast. That would just put a car like a Viper into a skid. TW> NO human Being can Pump the Brakes or Limit Skidding in most situations TW>Better than a Computer controller ABS system. BUT ABS is NOT a cure all TW>for STUPIDITY! And there are some rare instances where you would be TW>better off without it. But overal lit is a great advance for automobile TW>braking. Agreed. --- * OLX 2.1 TD * There's no sense worrying about life. Nobody gets out ali --- WILDMAIL!/WC v4.12 * Origin: Fresh Start BBS * Edison NJ * (732) 248-1678 * (1:107/310.0) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 246 AUTOMOTIVE Ref: F1A00022 Date: 01/05/98 From: KENNY HENDERSON Time: 12:14am \/To: DEVIN DIMITRI (Read 0 times) Subj: Re: American Sports Car DD> KH> What about superchargin a Viper? Sounds like a sure 10 second ride DD> KH> with some traction:) --- * OLX 2.1 TD * There is no such thing as DD> Hmmm, actually, i think if you're gonna put any type of blower DD> on that snake, you'd better put on a turbocharger. You don't DD> need/want any more torque in the low range. Turbo lag would DD> probably be a good thing in this car, IMHO. Nothing some 12 inch wide slicks couldn't handle:) --- * OLX 2.1 TD * There's not enough people here to stomp out a grass fire. --- WILDMAIL!/WC v4.12 * Origin: Fresh Start BBS * Edison NJ * (732) 248-1678 * (1:107/310.0) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 246 AUTOMOTIVE Ref: F1A00023 Date: 01/05/98 From: KENNY HENDERSON Time: 12:22am \/To: ALAN MORRISON (Read 0 times) Subj: Car of the Year -History AM>1989 Ford Thunderbird SC supercharged 3.8 V6 AM>1987 Ford Thunderbird SC This should be a Thunderbird TC (turbo coupe). turbo charged I4, 2.3, 190 hp --- * OLX 2.1 TD * There's nothing like a good hard drive. --X. Hollander. --- WILDMAIL!/WC v4.12 * Origin: Fresh Start BBS * Edison NJ * (732) 248-1678 * (1:107/310.0) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 246 AUTOMOTIVE Ref: F1A00024 Date: 01/05/98 From: KENNY HENDERSON Time: 12:09am \/To: C.A. KLINGEL (Read 0 times) Subj: Forced Induction CK> MG> you sitting in your car (V8, I guess, and with really big tires) CK> MG> accelerating like a fool over that quarter mile, then throwing the CK> MG> anchor, come to a standstill and let the wheels spin to accelerate CK> MG> again... As said, I don't want to attack you, but is acceleration CK> MG> really all that is about a car? Such an Eclipse is a lovely car to dart CK> MG> around small mountain roads. It has enough power, a decent suspension CK> MG> and not too much weight, so it is big fun as soon as the road bends, CK> MG> and if it's still capable to stay in sight of the big V8 car, there CK> MG> seem to me a lot of reasons to prefer it... CK> Hello Marc, CK> You should take your Eclipse to a "Test and Tune" night at the drags. CK> I think you would be suprised as to how much fun you would have. A CK> guy doesn't have to be doing low 12's to have a good time. Go make a CK> few passes and then come back and tell us what you think of drag racing. :) My guess is that he'll be hooked on it! --- * OLX 2.1 TD * There's no dignity in life. --Fry. --- WILDMAIL!/WC v4.12 * Origin: Fresh Start BBS * Edison NJ * (732) 248-1678 * (1:107/310.0) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 246 AUTOMOTIVE Ref: F1A00025 Date: 01/05/98 From: KENNY HENDERSON Time: 12:12am \/To: MARC GERGES (Read 0 times) Subj: Forced Induction MG> JW> Your Eclipse has one advantage. Economy. I feel that MG> JW> is highly outweighed by the advantages of a V8. MG>Depends on where you live. The Eclipse in itself not being a real cheap ar MG>to maintain, a Firebird costs you 3 to 4 times as much to run. (not the MG>price, only taxes, insurance, gas, tires etc...) Insurance is closer then you think. I got estimates for an Eclipse GSX and my Formula. My Formula was less then $200 more then the Eclipse t insure. --- * OLX 2.1 TD * There's no place like home! --H. JOHNSON. --- WILDMAIL!/WC v4.12 * Origin: Fresh Start BBS * Edison NJ * (732) 248-1678 * (1:107/310.0)