Cars & Transportation - 5 November 2006

while referring to 'model' of a car, is it that of 'year of make', or 'year of registration'? If i buy car in first week of Jan,2007 can it be said to be the model of 2007?

2006-11-05 04:47:12 · 5 answers · asked by leonardo 2 in Buying & Selling

I own a BMW 1 series type e 87 with a factory weight of 1340 kg. Does anybody have any idea on approximately how much weight I will save by removing all of the interior fittings which are not related to racing (and I mean EVERYTHING, right down to the bare metal).

Any suggestions on lightweight interior fittings (seats, instruments, roll cages and other accessories) will be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

2006-11-05 04:43:57 · 4 answers · asked by progre55ive 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-05 04:38:59 · 7 answers · asked by gopster 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-05 04:33:15 · 17 answers · asked by jackielocklear 1 in Aircraft

When I turn on my car, and put the volume on, not even alot, the amps goes to proc. I try putting another amp and the same thing happens. What do you thing is it? I got 2 12's Alpine with the amp. And the amp is a cheap brand. PLEASE HELP. Thank you

2006-11-05 04:25:13 · 6 answers · asked by panchoisno13 2 in Car Audio

2006-11-05 04:24:36 · 4 answers · asked by skymei20 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Examples: "replace the alternator, starter, battery and cables. Now I want YOU to fix it". People bringing their vehicles to "ma & pa's" garage for a "check engine" light on, only to have spark plugs, wires, and fuel filter "thrown at it" only to have the concern STILL present. Why is it that people don't realize that if they took their vehicle to the dealership for some problems TO BEGIN WITH, they would have hundreds, if not thousands of dollars having the problem fixed WITHOUT having uneccesary "repairs" done by "Joe's Garages"?

2006-11-05 04:16:06 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

for me, its the Z06 all the way! its MUCH better in everyway!

2006-11-05 04:14:07 · 11 answers · asked by Ryan T 3 in Other - Car Makes

the car overloads on gas and blows out the exhaust very loudly...what could be causing this?? someone told me tpi manifold could be big problem any suggestions??

2006-11-05 04:14:04 · 3 answers · asked by Tina B 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

as well as companys that offer upgrade parts for this type of engine,these old ford trucks are all steel and tuff as nails no plastic junk ,but they love gas, so far i have looked at a offenhouser intake that claims to improve fuel economy, i was thinking maybe to mix a newer aluminum intake with a factory fuel rail injection system and wire in the computor and other parts from a later model truck motor, i realize i would have to boar the holes for the injectors and build the air inlet control parts from other units, but all in all can this be done and what other problems could i run in to, also the fire to the plugs ? maybe a mag type distributor or what, iv'e had this truck since back when i was in school and really want the mpg to improve as well as dependable for long trips, later i want to give to my son when everything is problem free, if anyone out their can give me solid info it would really make my day, thanks so much for your help.

2006-11-05 04:05:18 · 13 answers · asked by JALISCO 2 in Ford

Honda Passport SUV overheating....I replaced the thermostat, still have excessive presure in the top hose. It tends to be more lickly to overheat at an idle as oposed to on the freeway, also it idles a little fast when it is overheating. any Ideas??

2006-11-05 03:57:43 · 7 answers · asked by Sundown 2 in Honda

2006-11-05 03:54:42 · 6 answers · asked by brendan c 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-11-05 03:54:02 · 7 answers · asked by Chris B 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

When Im driving at highway speed, my car seems like it misses out, just a slight jerk, not a constant miss, just periodically, but hard like I've hit a bump in the road. Any help?

2006-11-05 03:52:20 · 7 answers · asked by Cindy C 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Anybody got an idea here? The last 2 times I've used my lawnmower it starts fine, within about 5 minutes it starts pouring white smoke from the muffler so bad that it dirties up the whole damn neighborhood. I've changed the oil, the spark plug, cleaned the under carriage, cleaned the carburetor, takin the hood off and cleaned the cooling system and still it does the same thing. I would just let it go but it shuts off after about 4 minutes and it's really hot. It also seems to worsen when I run over a thick patch of grass which makes me think airflow? But I cleaned the air filter too. Any ideas? Thanks!

2006-11-05 03:49:31 · 12 answers · asked by brian h 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

After the recent heavy rains almost all roads have big potholes and suface of the roads have washed away. It is well after two weeks and still government has not started the repair work.

2006-11-05 03:47:48 · 4 answers · asked by JP 5 in Safety

I have a 1999 Ford Escort, the radio works, but no sound comes out the speakers. Any ideas?

2006-11-05 03:46:37 · 3 answers · asked by etmaule 2 in Car Audio

2006-11-05 03:43:56 · 23 answers · asked by BRIAN P 1 in Safety

does the car need the pip

2006-11-05 03:41:28 · 2 answers · asked by jsbadami1 1 in Insurance & Registration

2006-11-05 03:14:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

i was wondering if anybody knew if a new Acura RS v-tec engine would fit in an s2000. Would the transmission and rear differential take it?

2006-11-05 03:11:48 · 2 answers · asked by smartass 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Assuming it's been taken care of and is a certified pre-owned vehicle, is the price a good one? KBB says the value is $12,000 but 148k miles seem high. How long do these engines last?

2006-11-05 03:11:03 · 15 answers · asked by terpgrad24 1 in BMW

I have a 12 volt lead-acid battery, wihch says is rated 5.0AH/20HR. I tried hooking this up to a 1.5amp/12v battery charger, and the charger said the battery was full. I know it's not charged because I measured the volts with a multimeter, and it said it .5 volts. Is this battery beyond being able to be charged?

2006-11-05 03:09:26 · 4 answers · asked by Dave F 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I see these new cars like lexus, cadillacs, and they have this neon blue headlight look which is what i want for my car but i cant seem to find it anywhere in the stores.

I bought some sylvania Cool Blue headlights and they dont really look blue at all just whiter, i do want it whiter but i want it to give off a blue emit light as well.. where can i find what i am looking for

2006-11-05 03:03:54 · 4 answers · asked by VIC-RIDA 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

i own a ford expedition 03!!!

i took it for a wheel balance already

2006-11-05 02:59:53 · 11 answers · asked by a-drummer 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i went to go pump and i grabbed the diesel pump (cause it was green, didnt pay attention) tried putting it in, wondering why it wouldnt fit (duh) a bit leaked out into my tank. i hadnt paid for my gas or anything so im just wondering if that little bit is going to hurt my engine?

2006-11-05 02:59:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-05 02:53:31 · 2 answers · asked by GARY S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I just realized that my pocket bike DOES have automatic start, but it isnt quite working, even when the bike is hooked up to the charger. The automatic starter is right behind the pull start, and there is one wire coming out of it. If I just wanted to test if the electric start works, what would I hook this wire up to? I was thinking that this one wire was the positive lead, and it was just grounded to the chassis. Is this correct?

2006-11-05 02:53:26 · 3 answers · asked by Dave F 2 in Motorcycles

2006-11-05 02:51:18 · 3 answers · asked by teeny2j 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

ok something is worng with my car because sometimes my car will jerk off, but yesterday i was stuck in traffic and when i went to press the gas petal **lightly** i bump some lady from behind. there wasn't any damage done since i was only do 5 mph and i gave her my insurance stuff and driver license number and i was just wounder do i lose my license and how high does my insurance go up now and will i lose my car**this is my first "accident" i ever had since i was driving**

2006-11-05 02:46:12 · 6 answers · asked by Smiley G 1 in Insurance & Registration