Cars & Transportation - 7 July 2006

Generally, I've had answers along the lines of "Torque is the 'turning power' of the engine", but what does that mean? Why isn't the max 'turning power' of the engine at the point of max power?

If a given engine delivers max torque at say 3500 revs and max power at say 7000 revs, where would I want to keep the revs to get maximum acceleration? Why?

2006-07-07 10:48:26 · 11 answers · asked by amancalledchuda 4 in Other - Cars & Transportation

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how old do you have to be to get your drivers permit in texas?

2006-07-07 10:45:10 · 6 answers · asked by julio b 2 in Insurance & Registration

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Whats 1 of ur petpeeves?

1 of mine is driving over huge amounts of water on a bridge at night. lol

2006-07-07 10:41:04 · 6 answers · asked by CheerChic1022 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

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Looking for article in Flying Mag. About an engine that ran without fuel. Time; 1965-1970.?

2006-07-07 10:33:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Aircraft

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what is the best jeep model ever made, based on engine performance and reliability?

2006-07-07 10:30:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Jeep

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Why do men car about their car so much...and they have to fix it up all cool and stuff?

My husband like loves his care and he has a body kit on it and rims and new tires and flip down screens and flip out screen and a ps2slim in the flove compartment....why do men get into fixing up their cars so much? I know it's a hobby and it makes your car look cool, but isnt it a waste of your money for too much extra stuff?

2006-07-07 10:24:32 · 16 answers · asked by kkds14 3 in Car Audio

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when will the BMW 650i be able to work with my motorola q cell phone?

The BMW has a list of phones that will work with my new car. Verizon wireless has 3 phones on the list but not the q which just came out. I tried syncing the phone with the car and it didnt work. The man at BMW said i would have to wait until the program was out. When will this happen?

2006-07-07 10:24:22 · 2 answers · asked by Justin P 1 in BMW

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Do you own a Hybrid or Alternative Fuel Vehicle?

2006-07-07 10:22:43 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

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Are there any classic car shows in Washington state?

2006-07-07 10:20:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

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Why don't we have MagLev trains? They can go 300 mph. and are envrio friendly.?

2006-07-07 10:19:15 · 5 answers · asked by littleorangeoctopus 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

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I am giving my Van (quest) to my son who lives in WA. I live in CA. WA state wants a bill of sale?

I am giving this car to my son, not selling it. They say they have to have proof that I paid taxes on this car. I have licensed and registered it for two years, since I bouught it used.

2006-07-07 10:16:32 · 4 answers · asked by Bogie 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

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how long do cars last?

lets be more specific. if i buy a brand new car for 15000.00, how many miles should it last? is it the same (mileage) for a brand new car for 30000.00? right now i believe that all cars start falling apart at an average of 170,000 miles no matter what? is this accurate?

2006-07-07 10:12:25 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

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I need some help?

What steps would i have to take and what is required to open my own car customizing shop?

2006-07-07 10:10:43 · 5 answers · asked by Midnight 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

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What would you like to see in a sports car, all ideas are wanted and will be considerd.?

So far I have a 32valve V8 several transmissions to chose from and lots of tools and equipment.
I'm thinking these specs are a good start:
Fuel injected Turbo engine(Turbo's have full bypass so they can be turned off for fuel efficiency)
All wheel drive
All wheel independent suspension
Variable geometry aerodynamic body

I me very well versed in propulsion and transportation technology. In college I'm majoring in Art and Engineering. I'm very outside the box in thought.
Depending on how this question goes I will decide whether or not to make a website for the project.

2006-07-07 10:08:48 · 7 answers · asked by Tahoe 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

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Check Engine light is on in my 1996 Ford Bronco but runs fine. What could the problem be?

It has been on for a month or so, and I have not had a problem. It is a 1996 Ford Bronco XLT with about 152000 miles on it.

2006-07-07 10:07:30 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Ford

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My Cup Holder In My 2006 Uplander has come off the track how do i fix it?

2006-07-07 10:06:05 · 3 answers · asked by ken w 1 in Chevrolet