--------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 246 AUTOMOTIVE Ref: F1Z00011 Date: 01/27/98 From: ALAN MORRISON Time: 08:06pm \/To: RUBEN LOPEZ (Read 0 times) Subj: TCC Lockup -=> Quoting Ruben Lopez to Alan Morrison <=- RL> only go up to 99MPH. Have any Idea how to disable the Speed limiter? AM> Same as playing cards in Vegas... You need chips! OK, maybe one chip. RL> Thanks for the info. What do you drive? I'm a bit of a Chevy fan, and right now have two. A '75 Monza and a '85 Z28... Both motivated by small V8s. --- Blue Wave/386 v2.20 [NR] * Origin: River Canyon Rd. BBS Chattanooga, Tn (1:362/627) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 246 AUTOMOTIVE Ref: F1Z00012 Date: 01/27/98 From: ALAN MORRISON Time: 09:23pm \/To: CRAIG SCHROEDER (Read 0 times) Subj: Passat Exhaust? -=> Quoting CRAIG SCHROEDER to ALL <=- CS> Kind of obscure request, but I went into shock when we were CS> told what exhaust parts were for my wife's 1990 Passat 4 cyl CS> wagon. The dealer came up with over $700 in parts! This is CS> for the pieces after the converter to the rear. What a coincidence... the same price as a remanufactured SBC longblock! You reckon that sumbitch'll fit?? ;-) Just kidding, Craig... I don't think it will. This lesson is often hard learned on imports, but in fairness it is probably stainless. Hmm... If it were stainless it shouldn't need replacing yet though. My '85 Chevy still has the factory system, and my '75 Chevy has all but the muffler. CS> other sources locally for under $500. Has anyone got any ideas? It might be worth the time to check several auto parts for just the muffler/tail pipe, or even the whole thing. Get a printed quote if they can do it, and then see if any of the pieces can be supplied cheaper by a muffler shop. --- Blue Wave/386 v2.20 [NR] * Origin: River Canyon Rd. BBS Chattanooga, Tn (1:362/627) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 246 AUTOMOTIVE Ref: F1Z00013 Date: 01/27/98 From: ALAN MORRISON Time: 10:08pm \/To: ALL (Read 0 times) Subj: Chevrolet history 3 CHEVROLET HISTORY - PART THREE 1945 The success of Chevrolet's tremendous wartime role lays in the genius of its peacetime production philosophy. Decentralized, highly flexible, local responsibility makes possible the almost overnight conversion of its plants to building and supplying the war machine. 1948 The longest auto race of the time -- the La Caracas, over 6000 miles from Buenos Aires to Caracas -- is won by a Chevrolet. 1949 First all-new "post war" Chevrolet cars roll out in two contrasting styles -- the sleek Fleetline "fastback," and the Styleline "bustleback," with a heavier feel. 1950 Powerglide is the first automatic transmission in the low-price field. Bel Air two-door hardtop introduced. 1953 Corvette introduced. The first Corvette appears at the 1953 Motorama, and Chevrolet is besieged with requests for a production version. Many skeptics do not believe Chevrolet will offer such a radical design for mass production. Corvette is the first series-production car with a fiberglass body. 1954 Power brakes, seats and windows offered for the first time. "See the U.S.A. in your Chevrolet" advertising jingle debuts. 1955 The legendary small-block Chevy V8 introduced. This innovative engine will become one of the most famous Chevy engines ever. With versions rated from 162 brake horsepower (bhp) to 180 with the optional 4-barrel, dual-exhaust "power pack." The '55 models break new styling ground, set new sales records, and change the look of the American automobile. First bucket seats in industry offered in Corvettes. Bel Air Nomad station wagon introduced. This vehicle helps fuel American's fascination with "getting away from it all." 1957 Ramjet Fuel Injection introduced. Chevrolet introduces what will become one of the most prized collector cars ever -- the 1957 Bel Air. It features new tail fins and a Ramjet, fuel-injected 283 CID V8 that provides one brake horsepower for every cubic inch. 1958 Impala nameplate arrives, designed to provide a Cadillac "big-car" look at a Chevrolet price. Impala is an instant hit with the American public. 1959 First El Camino Pickup. Chevrolet cars are completely restyled for the second year in a row. --- Blue Wave/386 v2.20 [NR] * Origin: River Canyon Rd. BBS Chattanooga, Tn (1:362/627) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 246 AUTOMOTIVE Ref: F1Z00014 Date: 01/27/98 From: ALAN MORRISON Time: 10:09pm \/To: ALL (Read 0 times) Subj: Chevrolet history 4 CHEVROLET HISTORY - PART FOUR 1960 The basic Corvair sedan is a masterpiece of efficient and attractive packaging. It is also the first American production car with all-round independent suspension. 1961 Full-size Chevrolet is completely restyled with clean, crisp lines and Impala SS (for Super Sport) debuts. 1962 Compact Chevy II Nova introduced. 1963 Chevrolet introduces the Corvette Sting Ray, which features radical changes from previous models. The new 'Vette sports a modern chassis with independent suspension all around, as well as power-operated hidden headlamps that rotate from beneath a long, sleek hood. 1964 Mid-size Malibu series offers sedan, hardtop, wagon and convertible models. 1965 All-new, full-size Chevrolet features dramatic, flowing styling. Luxurious Caprice model introduced. Chevrolet is first to build more than 3 million cars and trucks in a single year. 1966 Chevrolet unveils the Camaro as a 1967 model. It proves an instant hit -- so much so that, in a 2.2 million-car year, 10 percent of 1967 Chevrolet sales are Camaros. 1967 First Camaro SS version paces Indy 500. By now, the pony car phenomenon has captured the country's imagination and Camaro is right there to grab it. A popular magazine says, ''the youthquake in Detroit has brought a new generation of cars.'' Standard safety features in every '67 Chevrolet car include a new energy-absorbing steering column, seat belts, padded instrument panel, and dual brake master cylinder. 1968 "T-Top" roof panels are offered on the dramatically restyled Corvette. 1969 Four-wheel-drive Blazer sport utility vehicle introduced. The first of its kind -- bigger, roomier and more powerful than its competition. 1970 Monte Carlo introduced and popularizes "personal luxury coupe" concept. New Chevelle SS454 is one of the most powerful muscle cars of all time. 1971 The Vega, the first subcompact car from Chevrolet, introduced. Chevrolet sets a new industry yearly sales record, selling over three million vehicles. 1972 Chevrolet introduces its first small pickups, dubbed, "light utility vehicles. (LUV)". Also this year, the 10-millionth Impala is sold. It is the most popular full-size car in automotive history. 1973 All-new Monte Carlo is an instant success, wins Motor Trend's "Car of the Year" award. 1975 Chevrolet introduces the Monza, available with V8 power, it beats out Fords Mustang for Motor Trend's "Car of the Year" award. --- Blue Wave/386 v2.20 [NR] * Origin: River Canyon Rd. BBS Chattanooga, Tn (1:362/627) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 246 AUTOMOTIVE Ref: F1Z00015 Date: 01/29/98 From: GARY FAUCETT Time: 11:39pm \/To: ALL (Read 0 times) Subj: Mitz mirror problem I have a 96 Mitz Eclipse and we got to close to the garage and knocked the drivers side mirror off. How do I take the old one off and install a new one? I can't see any screws from the inside to remove it. I can see where its attached from the outside but can't get to the screws. Any ideas on how to get it off without taking to the shop? Thanks, Gary ... Backup not found: (A)bort (R)etry (S)lap nearest innocent bystander. ___ Blue Wave/386 v2.30 [NR] --- InterEcho 1.19 * Origin: The Oasis BBS: (817) 613-9002 (1:130/716) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 246 AUTOMOTIVE Ref: F1^00000 Date: 01/29/98 From: PETER KURZBACH Time: 07:08pm \/To: ALAN MORRISON (Read 0 times) Subj: Re: buying imports > It's time to re-evaluate blind assumptions that US vehicles with V8s get > poor mileage. While the huge Suburban 5.7 liter V8 gets 15/18 MPG the > Toyota Land Cruiser with a much smaller engine, only gets 13/15 MPG. yes! my 1980 olds cutlass with 5.7 chevy v8 has better mileage as a friends 1978 mercedes v8 with only 3.5 liter! peter phone: +491773332616 fax: +49407226350 --- CrossPoint v3.11 R * Origin: 8zylinder 8liter 800ps 8000dm kfzsteuer! (2:240/5701.2) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 246 AUTOMOTIVE Ref: F1^00001 Date: 01/30/98 From: TOM WALKER Time: 08:05am \/To: JASON WEDEHASE (Read 0 times) Subj: castrol vs mobile 1 -> -> Don't just believe everything you hear as ultimate truth. -> Castrol is good stuff, but many many tests have shown, thru the -> numbers, that Valvoline is a touch better. However, in any case, -> pennzoil always comes out on the bottom. Surely You Jest. I have Never seen a report rating Valvoline higher then Castrol. --- GEcho 1.20/Pro * Origin: Jim's East County BBS! El Cajon, CA. (619) 561-8424 (1:202/100) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 246 AUTOMOTIVE Ref: F1^00002 Date: 01/30/98 From: TOM WALKER Time: 08:06am \/To: DEVIN DIMITRI (Read 0 times) Subj: 1999 Cars -> DD> be interesting to have a supercharged V6 Camaro. Oh, and tell -> > me if i'm wrong about GM owning Buick. :) -> -> CH> Buick is part of GM's Cadillac-Buick-Oldsmobile Division. -> -> Cool! So it might actually be practical to put the Regal's -> engine and supercharger in a Camaro.... Not Necessarily. totally Different and smaller Body. --- GEcho 1.20/Pro * Origin: Jim's East County BBS! El Cajon, CA. (619) 561-8424 (1:202/100) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 246 AUTOMOTIVE Ref: F1^00003 Date: 01/30/98 From: TOM WALKER Time: 08:09am \/To: DEVIN DIMITRI (Read 0 times) Subj: Vehicle Confiscation -> -> So the next time that you're in your driveway fixing your -> -> headlight, and get a ticket, you're going to thank the cop for -> -> allowing you to go into work an hour or more late on whatever -> -> day is assigned? Most courts start at around 8am -> -> TW> You GET what you DESERVE. And IF I was driving around at Night wi -> TW> burnt out Headlight I deserve the Inconvenience for being so STUP -> -> Did you see the original message??? It tells how a guy was -> in his driveway getting ready to replace a headlight and he -> was ticketed for it. He didn't deserve it. It was an error -> that he was about to remedy. I DID and the Implication was that the Officer Followed him HOME. Meaning HE HAD ben driving on the Public Road, AN ILLEGAL ACT, with a burnt out headlight. And even though he was Changing the Light he got a ticket anyhow. BUT in my mind SINCE HE DID drive with the burnt out light. Even Though it was to go an BUY one he RATED a ticket. For STUPIDITY if nothing else. --- GEcho 1.20/Pro * Origin: Jim's East County BBS! El Cajon, CA. (619) 561-8424 (1:202/100) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 246 AUTOMOTIVE Ref: F1^00004 Date: 01/30/98 From: ROY WITT Time: 04:10pm \/To: TOM WALKER (Read 0 times) Subj: 1999 Cars On, 30 Jan 98 at 08:06, TOM WALKER was overheard shouting over the engine noise, saying something to DEVIN DIMITRI about "1999 Cars",: TW> -> DD>> be interesting to have a supercharged V6 Camaro. Oh, and tell -> >> me if i'm wrong about GM owning Buick. :) ->> -> CH>> Buick is part of GM's Cadillac-Buick-Oldsmobile Division. ->> ->> Cool! So it might actually be practical to put the Regal's ->> engine and supercharger in a Camaro.... TW> TW> Not Necessarily. totally Different and smaller Body. It'll fit. He might have to give the blower some clearance, you know, like cut a hole in the hood.. ... 96 BGN Manufacturers' Champion: Chevrolet 18 wins, 19 poles. --- T(W)itt Filter Tossed v1.13 * Origin: Bow Tie Racers, Been there, WON that! (1:202/909.13)