Cars & Transportation - 24 August 2006

2006-08-24 23:56:24 · 11 answers · asked by rik 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Hello everyone!
I heard the following story. Do you think it's true?

Concorde flies at such speed that the body heats up and expands to the extent that, when stationary there is no gap between the wall behind the pilot and the back of his seat. When it is supersonic, a considerable gap develops. On Concorde's final flight, the captain took of his hat and put it in the gap, for it to be squashed in the gap and preserved forever when the aircraft came to a standstill.
I'm an engineer and can think of a thousand reasons why this shouldn't be true but it seems like such a good story. Any thoughts??

2006-08-24 23:46:17 · 7 answers · asked by haggis 1 in Aircraft

2006-08-24 23:29:53 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Aircraft

2006-08-24 23:18:57 · 19 answers · asked by callywag2004 2 in Motorcycles

Do you think all of the people who whine about them should take the bus instead of whining and still filling their car up? Gas prices are as a matter of fact based on the supply-and-demand laws.

2006-08-24 23:15:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

I am looking for 3/8 in solid steel line and a simple bender. not teminated,, just the line. deos anybody know where I can find this, online or who might carry this?

2006-08-24 22:50:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I bought a motercycle for my husband can i just go in and regiter it with the tags till he gets home . i don;t ride them nor will i ever but i got it for hem . I just don;t want to get to dmv and they tell me where is my motercycle endorsement . Helppppp.........

2006-08-24 22:49:50 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

2006-08-24 22:46:53 · 11 answers · asked by elsantirey 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-24 22:45:51 · 31 answers · asked by callywag2004 2 in Motorcycles

Do you think a Blue Bird Or Thomas is best? ex.

2006-08-24 22:40:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

How much does it cost for a gallon of petrol (GAS) over in America.
i am just curious thats all.
Over in the uk it is £3.76 which is equivalent to $7.10.

2006-08-24 22:28:28 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

i have this old car, and it has a rust spot on the door in the bottom corner where you open the door, i need to take care of it, not sure how to do it though, i know i should get one of those welding hamers with the spring handle and beat all the rust out then was thinking about getting some of that rust stop stuff, then? not sure, do i need to THEN get some of that fiberglass stuff, put that on it, then bondo over that? HELP!!!!

2006-08-24 22:23:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I am very interrested in restoring an older vehicle. I do motor Mechanics only as a hobby and is a novice at it. Which make of car is a good one to start with ? I like Alfa Romeo's but are scared that they may be more for experienced restorers. What about a VW Beetle, Mini or Fiat 131. Any suggestions on vehicles, names of books and Wesites that may assist me ??

2006-08-24 22:21:57 · 4 answers · asked by Nomad 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

why do the kids have mini motos taken off them, where are they suposed to ride them, why cant the council give them a patch of land to ride on, COME ON WHAT ELSE DO THEY HAVE TO DO, those people that moan about the kids on them well were they not kids themselves ,

2006-08-24 22:18:45 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

2006-08-24 22:11:14 · 27 answers · asked by ALEC P 1 in Safety

2006-08-24 22:01:24 · 30 answers · asked by noisy 2 in Buying & Selling

I pullued the plugs from my car and it is sittung outside in 60ish degree weather, will it be ok for a week like this, or should I worry about rust in the combustion chambers?

2006-08-24 21:56:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-24 21:40:59 · 42 answers · asked by Grant K 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have an 84 Honda Saber V65 VF1100s it was built with a fairing/noscone on the front, however Honda denys they ever manufactured a Saber with a faring. But the headligh has a foglike appearance to it my dad when restoring the bike removed some but how do i get the rest off it looks as if the (Foglike appearance) is inside the headlight assembly, but when i use my nail or a hard surface to remove it, it comes off. How do i get this to come off with out scratching the headlight cover its self. Other then this unappealing sight the bike has been completely restored to its former glory and is as fast as it was when first built and runs like it too. brand new paint job and all.

2006-08-24 21:13:03 · 11 answers · asked by aka_guardian 3 in Motorcycles

2006-08-24 21:12:40 · 7 answers · asked by boogahlicka 2 in Safety

I bought a 2001 Dodge Caravan 2 days ago and the engine light came on. I had droven it for less then 50 miles took it to auto zone they checked it out and said the sensor was bad in the transmission. I took the van back to the car lot last night and they said they would fix it. Do I have any rights?

2006-08-24 21:07:43 · 6 answers · asked by sueblue47 1 in Buying & Selling

After high school maybe? What if they try to find their real highway parents! OH MY

2006-08-24 21:02:15 · 8 answers · asked by sean percival 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-08-24 20:55:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

(a small one, not the one in Sacremento) perhaps near Santa Rosa?

2006-08-24 20:52:33 · 6 answers · asked by No More Ghosts 2 in Aircraft

2006-08-24 20:48:46 · 5 answers · asked by dderf96 1 in Buying & Selling

Anyone here drive a red car with a blue sticker in the window... name of John , and you know a girl called Sara..? If so Please check the left front tyre ....( i had a bad dream last night , and at times they come true ) this is for UK only as the car was on the left had side until it crashed.

2006-08-24 20:44:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

What is the top speed of the sprinter van?

2006-08-24 20:42:07 · 4 answers · asked by uatransporter 2 in Dodge

I respect the job of truckers and try to be curteous to them but i just need to vent-cracked winshields, they go to slow,cause traffic, caused many a near death eperience for me-poor guy musta been really tired, they tear up the residential roads where i live....we need to either accomadate the roads fo ruckers or get them thier own frickin freeway

2006-08-24 20:09:04 · 15 answers · asked by woniwilly 2 in Safety

Don't be one of thee people if you value your side mirrors

2006-08-24 20:04:54 · 12 answers · asked by woniwilly 2 in Safety

And how many people are in your family

2006-08-24 19:37:08 · 12 answers · asked by genuine♥ 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation