Cars & Transportation - 15 July 2006

I'm looking 4 several things out of this question. You see, I'm traveling from DC to Roseville, CA, at the beginning of Sept via Amtrak. I am taking the Capital Limited from DC to Chicago & then the California Zephyr from Chicago to Roseville. I don't have the $$$ to upgrade to a room, so I'm looking for any tips that you might have regarding what to take with me to make my trip a little easier.

1. What is the price range & quality of the food service on the trains?
2. Ideas on how to "freshen up"? What type of accomodations are there for Coach?
3. Entertainment - I've seen that there is entertainment on the trains. What kind is available?
4. What constitutes "carry on" luggage with Amtrak? Part of my trip includes Checked Baggage, but the longest leg (CHI to Roseville) doesn't offer this service.

Any help, info & ideas is greatly appreciated! I thought about Greyhound travel, but on this type of trip, I don't want to be cramped up on a small bus seat. LOL
Thanks!

2006-07-15 23:27:52 · 10 answers · asked by Nobody's Fool 4 in Rail

I changed the front rotors, bearings, and brakes on my 2000 Chevy Astro, and now my abs light AND brake warning light stays on. The vehicle stops fine without pulling, the brakes feel good, the pedal is strong, and the abs brakes are obviously working because you can't "lock them up." The only thing I did to the sensors was wipe the old bearing grease off of them... I'm puzzled.

2006-07-15 23:26:55 · 6 answers · asked by John W 1 in Chevrolet

I am looking for a source, raked triple tree. I want to lower the ride height. Can anyone help with a source of parts, or comment on how else to lower the ride height.

2006-07-15 23:26:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

2006-07-15 23:05:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

So I have a 86 mustang and my dad bought my 8.8 rear diff. So I took his 7.5 rear. I raced my car a few times and it broke. So I went to the junk yard and all I could find was another 7.5 It lasted 4 months with me smoking the tires every day and driving 100 miles a day to work. Its broke now too. I want my 8.8 back. So why are 7.5 so weak. Im stock engine with after market H pipe and flow masters. Performance air filter thats all.

2006-07-15 22:13:53 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Ford

Inside shoe was down to metal, left inside of rotor pretty bad! Outside pad on the other hand, looked to be roughly a month old! That is drivers side front tire! Passgr side not near as bad, but inside pad wore more than outside! Could it be the seals in the caliper or possibly a pressure prob??

2006-07-15 22:03:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Car is burgundy. (Maroon)
Design is big flames.

My choice of colors are silver, white or black.

Your more than welcome for more color suggestions.

Many thx!

2006-07-15 21:58:41 · 9 answers · asked by Trust_in_myself 2 in Mazda

will it cause the car to vear off to one side,if you let go the steering wheel?or did they not adjust something correctly. its like im fighting to keep the car on the road . ive had em put on only one side before and never did this happen. 1984BUICK RIVIERA very pretty classic

2006-07-15 21:03:42 · 5 answers · asked by m&m 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-07-15 21:03:22 · 12 answers · asked by jack l 2 in Acura

between $150-$250

2006-07-15 20:56:28 · 2 answers · asked by Frank 2 in Car Audio

Plenty of people say there are good reasons for owning suv's. Just as many others say there are no good reasons. If someone buys an suv and can pay for the gas, do they deserve to be insulted in today's society? Do sites like fuh2.com have a point? Do people really think that large suv drivers are disrespecting our military in Iraq? What are your thoughts on this subject?

2006-07-15 20:52:10 · 7 answers · asked by tucsondude 4 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-07-15 20:29:23 · 8 answers · asked by Why_so_serious? 5 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I'm about to buy one to learn some stunts.

Suzuki RGV 250cc
1990 model
Goes pretty hard. Pretty cheap as well.
What do you think of it?

2006-07-15 20:19:28 · 3 answers · asked by Trust_in_myself 2 in Motorcycles

In powerful rear wheel drive cars with Automatic transmission.
I have seen people reving the engine on D (Drive gear) while pressing the brakes so the rear wheels start spinning.
Lot's of smoke, lots of laughs, etc...

But why doesn't the brake stop the turning of rear wheels?
Does it mean they are heavily damaging the rear brakes???

Do they really press the brakes hard?
Can it be done on a Manual transmission car?

2006-07-15 20:13:24 · 3 answers · asked by Trust_in_myself 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

The battery is in good working order as is the alternater I have checked all interior lights but they are ok. The battery goes from a full charge to dead in about 3 days, any help would be great,thanks.

2006-07-15 20:10:17 · 16 answers · asked by sadact 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

The Cummins is sweet, silver with tinted windows, crew cab, longbed, it has that billet grille from the factory, and all you can hear is the turbo except at idle. sounds awesome. but, i've always been loyal to chevys. and the duramax is a great engine...what do you think?

2006-07-15 20:06:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

I have a manual transmission 98 Chevrolet cavalier. Recently I've had alot of problems with my car being sluggish (jerks, attempts to stall, usually I have to gun the gas to keep it going) when shifting gears. I've taken it to the repair shop twice now for the problem but it's still unresolved. On the first vist they performed a tune-up. Then the next visit visit they replaced an ignition cylinder. I'm just not sure I can afford to keep taking it back to the shop for repairs that don't actually fix the problem? Any suggestions on what might be the cause of the problem?

2006-07-15 19:47:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 1973 mustang convert and the turning radius is horrible i would like to know what parts controls the turning of a car and what can be changed to make it turn tighter

2006-07-15 19:43:43 · 6 answers · asked by Jack H 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-07-15 19:13:59 · 3 answers · asked by LaH 1 in Commuting

I have a 2000 jeep cherokee, would a K&N cold air intake be worth the money to give me better mpg or should i just get a drop in filter.

2006-07-15 19:10:35 · 6 answers · asked by foulclowns 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-07-15 19:10:23 · 2 answers · asked by lkn4latin 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

mazda RX7

2006-07-15 19:03:55 · 3 answers · asked by amed y 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I don't want to waste money on fixing it when I can buy my weekly stash of smoke.

2006-07-15 19:03:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Chevrolet

I have a 97 mazda 626 LX, it's climate control box is not working properly even after replacement of box I am having same problem. Problem is "when i hit A/C button it lits up on #1, #2 and #3 but light goes off on #4. Also Air comes on only #1 and #4 but not cold. #2 and #3 don't blow air at all. Also when I am driving very light cold air start coming from fan #1 with A/C button on but when I stop at light air also stop from #1. So I am without A/C. Help.

2006-07-15 18:54:48 · 4 answers · asked by awesome 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am flying alone non-stop (4-hour domestic) with my daughter who will be 2 months old during the time of the flight. She will be a lap-baby, so I need to check her carseat as she will be using it to and from the airports. (I will be using a sling carrier while walking through the airport with her.) I know if there are extra seats on the plane, I can put her in her carseat on the plane, but I need to plan to have it checked.

1. Can I check the carseat as baggage?
2. What's the best way to do it- put in inside a bag, box it, or leave it how it is?
3. Any other useful information you can think of???

2006-07-15 18:47:51 · 6 answers · asked by punchy333 6 in Aircraft

gas lines

2006-07-15 18:46:43 · 1 answers · asked by iwashcarsdave 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i have a 90 nissan sentra, the motors a 1.6.

2006-07-15 18:32:34 · 6 answers · asked by nicole b 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Dont they make wide left turns too?

2006-07-15 18:29:00 · 9 answers · asked by saraeh_w 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-07-15 18:21:16 · 6 answers · asked by James 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

i do not have a HID kit in my car. is there a light bulb that is nearly as bright as hid? i heard about the silverstar. how good is it?

2006-07-15 18:19:59 · 2 answers · asked by John 2 in Safety