Cars & Transportation - 20 October 2006

I see answers that I KNOW are wrong, misleading, and in NO way are the right answer, but yet they get voted as best answer! Should a person waste their time to answer a question, only to have it shot down? Once a question goes into voting, you can no longer make any comments, even when you can prove the answer getting the most votes is WRONG! This is not fair to the person who asked the question, as they don't know the correct answer to begin with. If it was an opinion type answer fine, but a technical question that is going to cause someone to get hurt, or damage to their vehicle, then being able to prove them wrong should be an option. Three questions come to mind; one on a rearend ratio, one on an EGR valve, and one that would cause a big fire on a fuel injection system. They had information backing up their answer from a totally different system! Go figure?

2006-10-20 23:56:30 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-20 23:46:03 · 10 answers · asked by CLAIRE I 1 in Insurance & Registration

What are the pros/cons when comparing a rotary engine to a typical four stroke piston engine? Its seems 95% of all autos use the piston engine so I'm sure there is a reason why. Any info/comments would be great.

2006-10-20 23:11:50 · 5 answers · asked by ? 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I've always had diesels. I had to fork out £400 quid to service my car and I just crashed it last night. Diesels are mor expensive to maintain but last longer. Although petrols have higher performance I think the have less torque and pulling power in diesels and rev too high and therefore rev out at high speeds. By revving out I mean they go over 3000 rpm and thus lose torque.

I'm thinking of changong to petrol when I get new car but I cant decide.

2006-10-20 23:08:05 · 9 answers · asked by K 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

made out of the same stuff so that is not indestructable?
i hope you understood wot i mean...
xxx

2006-10-20 22:50:22 · 28 answers · asked by TMFULP. 3 in Aircraft

the xpackage comes with the sports tuned suspension, low profile tires, bigger rims. my concern is: will the ride be noticeably more bumpy, and with the low profile tires, will the car be noiser and have more vibrations? also, with low pro tires, will it lose traction when it rains? is getting this xpackage better than just getting the standard IS model?

2006-10-20 22:44:06 · 4 answers · asked by mikeD 1 in Buying & Selling

Hi
I love my sporty Polo but at 110,000 miles feel it's time to let go and move on! Can anyone suggest something that would suit me.

Budget is trade in value of Polo plus about 5k (total of 7k - 8k)

I want something that's responsive and fun to drive with 5 doors. I don't want a big car but do need space for my two kids.

Reliability is important. I'd consider sporty diesel or petrol.

Can anyone suggest something that is younger and has less miles than my current car.

Many thanks

2006-10-20 22:42:57 · 13 answers · asked by Venus 2 in Buying & Selling

i am thai going to puerto rico and have to transit at JFKit seems no problem but this is the first time for me i will arriving at JFK so early and have to wait for hours alone till check in time about early evening.im so nervous about.

2006-10-20 22:42:24 · 3 answers · asked by JD 1 in Aircraft

1995 Honda Accord...Has been overheating for the last couple of weeks. Had the radiator replaced, and the thermostat replaced, and STILL it was overheating. Took it back to the mechanic, who said the pressure was good, and he could not duplicate the overheating. I've found, that when driving WITH THE CD PLAYER ON, the temp gauge creeps up over halfway. Previous to these problems, the temp gauge never read over a quarter. With the stereo off...no problems, with it on...overheating. Does this make sense? What's the easiest way to fix? Where/who should I take it to? And how much MORE am I looking at? I'd like to be able to listen to the stereo on long drives... :(

2006-10-20 22:13:09 · 7 answers · asked by Aaron C 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i got a rampage amp and its got hi input and i dont know how to hook it up? can some 1 help

2006-10-20 22:11:49 · 3 answers · asked by zac h 1 in Car Audio

What are your favorite era of the Lincoln's? Me I like the 1958-60 Lincoln's and the 1969-71 Lincoln Continental Mark III's quite a bit, for some odd reason I like the 1970-74 Lincoln Continental's better than the 1961-69 Lincoln Continental's cause I think that the suicide doors kind of distracted the beautyness of the Lincoln's.

2006-10-20 22:09:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lincoln

2006-10-20 21:40:55 · 6 answers · asked by slvough 1 in Buying & Selling

2006-10-20 21:35:24 · 6 answers · asked by jusfolk29302 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I need to know because I just got heated clothing for use in cold weather. Many Thanks.

2006-10-20 21:20:31 · 2 answers · asked by HUH!!!!!!! 4 in Motorcycles

i am wondering what that part is called that is attached on the door of the car?

its not the handle that i am talking about.

2006-10-20 20:52:59 · 4 answers · asked by yukmouth 6 in Honda

this celeb was envolved in a car crash that also killed 4 or 5 of the crew members that responded to the crash ! the car has been called the "black widow". I also know that the car was a typer of spyder.

2006-10-20 20:30:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Car Makes

I need a in dash monitor that has tv dvd and can play burned cd's. I also need two headrest monitors.

2006-10-20 20:15:08 · 3 answers · asked by Pimpalicous 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Where can I find kit cars or finished kit cars for sale? 1930's and 1940 fords, cheveys, performance trucks/coupes ?

2006-10-20 20:13:13 · 1 answers · asked by majeco 1 in Buying & Selling

2006-10-20 20:11:35 · 13 answers · asked by SRIKANTH G 1 in Aircraft

WOULD I STILL HAVE TO INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD IF I HAVE A PLASTIC GAS TANK.?

2006-10-20 20:11:33 · 4 answers · asked by ALBERTA G 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I have a Chevolet celebrity im not sure on the year. My gear shift gauge doesnt work so I really dont kno what gear im in unless I feel for the clicks. I could live wih it but I want to know how much it cost.

2006-10-20 20:10:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

can u suggest me some good sites....
and the girl is a teen ager...

2006-10-20 19:43:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

2006-10-20 19:30:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

I am planning to open a franchise business that specializes in specific types of automobile repair. There are a number of territories in the U.S. still available. What specific areas of the country or cities might ifind the highest percentage of older cars still on the road (assuming that these would be the cars requiring the most frequent repair services)?

2006-10-20 19:29:01 · 7 answers · asked by br57964 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The engine lights and gauges went haywire and the doors locked when I tried to crank it. The starter will turn over, but is making a clicking noise and there is no ignition.

2006-10-20 19:27:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-20 19:21:22 · 5 answers · asked by Cool dude 2 in Safety

2006-10-20 19:07:06 · 3 answers · asked by Koshy v 1 in Buying & Selling

I recently moved. We just had our first snow. What do I do to my bike when i am not going to ride it for the winter?

2006-10-20 19:05:12 · 12 answers · asked by Honey 3 in Motorcycles

Where can i find custom dashes and pedals and other parts for my 68 camaro? I am not looking for original parts, i am looking for custom performance parts that preferrably are bolt ons but not a must.

2006-10-20 18:55:54 · 8 answers · asked by majeco 1 in Chevrolet

and if it is ok do you think people would actually donate money towards it

2006-10-20 18:54:52 · 6 answers · asked by jondrummerdude 1 in Maintenance & Repairs