Cars & Transportation - 25 August 2006

Why is it a law that all drivers and passengers in a car must WEAR a SEATBELT but MOTORCYCLISTS do not have to wear a HELMET? Wearing a helmet is there choice. Now in my view I believe motorcyclists are in more harms way because their bodies and their HEAD will not have any support for impact except the road. Don't get me wrong I truly support all drivers and passengers wearing a seatbelt but motorcyclists should be require to wear a HELMET. What do you think?

2006-08-25 03:47:28 · 30 answers · asked by bubbles26 4 in Motorcycles

Hi,
I've read other posts from people who mention their cars make a ticking sound but haven't seen one with a situation quite like mine.
My car has been making a ticking sound for a while, only occasionally, which can sometimes be heard while the engine is on although the noise of car usually drowns it out, but today I heard it for the first time after turning off the engine. It's different to the ticking and creaking noises I hear because the car is cooling down (faster). Also, it seemed more pronounced INSIDE the car. My question is do you know what it could be and is it likely to be serious? I can get it checked at a garage but I'm taking the car away next week and want to know that it will be safe and can put off a check up/repair until after. (Car is Nissan Micra, 1994)
Thanks in advance.

2006-08-25 03:31:50 · 24 answers · asked by Joey 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I will need to get an auto loan for $12000 or so. But I never received an auto loan thru bank and am not sure how it works. Once submitting the loan application form, then what?

How long does it normally take to get approved? And once approved, then do I receive the money in cash from the bank? How do I purchase a vehicle using that loan? I mean do I pay the car dealer for the vehicle a lump sum as cash?

Thanks.

2006-08-25 03:28:26 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

Hi,

I want to install a set flowmaster exhausts on my Crown Vic. I know the passenger side uses the dimensions Offset Inlet / Center Outlet. And I guess the driver side uses Opposite Side Offset Inlet / Center Outlet, if thats what that measurement is called. Does anyone know if I can use Offset Inlet / Center Outlet for the driver's side if I overturn the muffler? Is it ok to install it overturned?

I need to know because I don't want to purchase from the local shop. They are charging a fortune. On eBay they're cheap.

Any suggestions would help.

Thanks.

George.

2006-08-25 03:24:44 · 6 answers · asked by kool_ghee 1 in Ford

Hi,

I want to install a set flowmaster exhausts on my Crown Vic. I know the passenger side uses the dimensions Offset Inlet / Center Outlet. And I guess the driver side uses Opposite Side Offset Inlet / Center Outlet, if thats what that measurement is called. Does anyone know if I can use Offset Inlet / Center Outlet for the driver's side if I overturn the muffler? Is it ok to install it overturned?

I need to know because I don't want to purchase from the local shop. They are charging a fortune. On eBay they're cheap.

Any suggestions would help.

Thanks.

George.

2006-08-25 03:23:56 · 1 answers · asked by kool_ghee 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-25 03:23:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

2006-08-25 03:22:53 · 8 answers · asked by markblue777 1 in Car Audio

2006-08-25 03:22:28 · 7 answers · asked by Sharon W 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-25 03:20:32 · 5 answers · asked by mybabymydestiny 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-25 03:17:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating

2006-08-25 03:10:38 · 7 answers · asked by golfnut 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

and may want to restore it for my son... I had it running a year ago, but it wouldn't go in any gear.... stayed in neutral... anyone know of any good sites to obtain parts from for this series of a bike? any help would be greatly appreciated....

2006-08-25 03:10:02 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

2006-08-25 03:09:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Commuting

fuel problem

2006-08-25 03:04:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Ford

2006-08-25 02:55:47 · 35 answers · asked by Akia A 1 in Safety

I have a 24' Sea Ray; I want to mount a fire extinguisher somewhere in the cockpit.

2006-08-25 02:50:16 · 10 answers · asked by Robjay 1 in Boats & Boating

I was stolen rent car and submitted police report to the office. They informed to stop dealings with me unilaterally.
I paid for the rent reciept. Maybe, they found the car recently. They require me to pay for repair expense, one day rent fee and administration fee. The damage to car is not my faulty. Please give me a advice.

2006-08-25 02:50:03 · 4 answers · asked by Spiderman fall to yard 1 in Insurance & Registration

We can't tell from looking at the top of the lifter thru the opening in the head. If we find they are solid lifters, anyone care to guess at the setting. Thank you.

2006-08-25 02:46:15 · 6 answers · asked by stockforlife 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-25 02:45:56 · 18 answers · asked by chopperdoc100mph 2 in Motorcycles

2006-08-25 02:42:44 · 4 answers · asked by Crooks Gap 5 in Rail

2006-08-25 02:42:20 · 2 answers · asked by Crooks Gap 5 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Hi, I have got condinsation in my front passenger headlight, I wondered if anyone knows the easiest way of drying it out. the Headlight is not to be removed from the car and please note that the hair-dryer trick wont work in this case. I have left the back off but its just not drying out (and you cant get a cloth in due to the design of the light). is there a product out there that can soke up the dampness ? Cheers

2006-08-25 02:41:47 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-25 02:38:18 · 12 answers · asked by jimtheglassmaster 2 in Insurance & Registration

I always let people out, often wthout them waving in recognition(mostly women).
I had an Alfa Romeo last and most people were courteous.
Now I have a BMW no-one does.
Are people just small-minded and envious, or are most BMW drivers wankers?

2006-08-25 02:37:12 · 28 answers · asked by SilentRunning 3 in Commuting

2006-08-25 02:35:25 · 1 answers · asked by Tozman 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My Mates Polo is having some problems with the engine. it runs fine except when you get it up to the higher speeds and higher rev's the engine seems to hit a limiter which shouldn't be there. I'm thinking it could be the coil or maybe the HT leads. But has anyone got some other ideas. Many Thanks

2006-08-25 02:29:12 · 5 answers · asked by Slimy Si 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Chevy 1500 extended cab truck

2006-08-25 02:23:57 · 7 answers · asked by killersavy03 1 in Chevrolet

I have a 2001 Wrangler that the stitching on the entire top all rotted out at the same time. Both side windows fell off and the zippers all came off. It happened over about a year. Has this happened to anyone else? I am kinda P.O.ed since I had to buy another top.

2006-08-25 02:22:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Jeep

2006-08-25 02:14:56 · 5 answers · asked by eufracio silot 1 in Boats & Boating

I was looking to get a Toyota Rav4 but I do not like how they made them bigger. I really liked the size of the 2005 model. Does anyone know of anything coming out of comparable size to the Rav before this change? The CRV is also bigger now...

2006-08-25 02:13:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling