Cars & Transportation - 17 March 2007

While travelling on the London Underground recently I noticed that the poles inside the carriages (which commuters hold onto) are the same colour as the line the train is on (red poles for the red central line, for example). When I mentioned this to someone they told me that originally the actual tunnels were also lit with the colour of the line (green lighting for the green district line). Is this true? Why was it abandoned?

2007-03-17 12:24:57 · 7 answers · asked by CTU 3 in Rail

I was thinking of buying one last year but waited when I heard that they were going to make a 3 door version. I can't seem to find it listed on their website or in any magazines for 2007 - anyone know why?

2007-03-17 12:24:43 · 8 answers · asked by EasyTyler 2 in Audi

And it´s not a common one, was digital and very discrete. Amazin piece of engineering. I would love to know which model was it

2007-03-17 12:24:00 · 2 answers · asked by VIIC 3 in Car Audio

Also, would a car with a manual transmission be faster than one with an automatic?

2007-03-17 12:22:48 · 11 answers · asked by foxtrot 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-03-17 12:22:26 · 6 answers · asked by mixie_martin 1 in Saab

The motorcar has been around for 100 years, yet it doesn't really strike me as showing 100 years progress. It still basically comes down to the driver sitting on the chassis holding a wheel as a controlled explosion occurs, driving the wheels forward, and emitting smoke out the back. All car companies have done is dress the car up with more modern bodywork and gadgets inside. Why have car companies been so lazy? Or has car design advanced more than I am aware?

2007-03-17 12:21:09 · 14 answers · asked by CTU 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

i have an '85 chevy c-10 truck, when i first start the truck to warm up and when push the throttle, (after its been warmed) white smoke will come out of the exhaust.

2007-03-17 12:19:49 · 10 answers · asked by specially_me78 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

what product do you use to clean truck carpets?

2007-03-17 12:19:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

My car makes a screeching noise for a few seconds after it's cranked . This only happens when it sits for a long time like overnight, or when I am at work. When I use the car frequently throughout the day, i wont have any problems. I dont want to change the drive belts if i dont have to.Can someone please help me?

2007-03-17 12:17:41 · 5 answers · asked by folktress 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-17 12:14:50 · 3 answers · asked by Just 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

i would like to know if the engine mounts will match, i already took into account that i will have to change the manifold and the timing chain cover, any help wll be appreciated.

2007-03-17 12:11:37 · 5 answers · asked by biggreen94 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-17 12:06:13 · 4 answers · asked by orlando s 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-17 12:05:27 · 17 answers · asked by Lopez M 2 in Commuting

2007-03-17 12:04:29 · 12 answers · asked by ajhowcroft 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 99 Malibu, just put a used motor in it(about 35 k miles) and its sputtering at 40-60 mph. Does it worse when you use cruise control. What could be the problem, new spark plugs on it about a month ago. Thanks

2007-03-17 12:04:24 · 6 answers · asked by daddyzgrl4u05 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

some kid told me he has that and thats not possible cuz mine is half a mile that was almost imposslbie

2007-03-17 12:02:58 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Commuting

When you close the doors they seem to just hang there, or if you wait they sometimes go back slowly. Most of the time they get caught in the doors ( front doors).
Does this mean they are unsafe?

2007-03-17 11:58:41 · 4 answers · asked by Lily18 5 in Chrysler

I have checked the plugs for proper firing power but I'm not getting it. I have changed the ignition coil, distributor cap and rotor button. I've had problems with my car idling low and stalling out at quick stops. The battery has proper power and I have changed the batter terminals.

2007-03-17 11:56:01 · 4 answers · asked by Danny D 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i forgot to put it back on after getting gas. i always wear it so please dont say wear it next time because i always wear it, it just figures that with my bad luck the one time i forgot i get a ticket for it.

2007-03-17 11:53:17 · 4 answers · asked by diamondgrle 2 in Commuting

I'm 15 and I'm going to be taking drivers training next month. My mum has been taking me to parking lots to drive around in them but I drive with one foot on each pedal. How can I train myself to only drive using my right foot for both pedals?

2007-03-17 11:50:46 · 17 answers · asked by trust me 1 in Safety

As many others I will soon lose my onstar as of 1/08. Can I upgrade my 2001 suburban to digital. As it is now analog

2007-03-17 11:48:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in GMC

so i converted my jeep to a 350 and now i need a high output alternator, i have 2 12inch subs a lincoln mark 8 electric fan and some offroad lights. will this alternator suit my needs. its a 200 amp alternator

2007-03-17 11:47:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-17 11:43:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

The drive train and engine are proven in other models, the transmission is too, so don't tell me its a new untried model. But does anyone have one or have driven one

2007-03-17 11:41:41 · 1 answers · asked by Tom W 6 in Jeep

i need to change oxy sensor and would like to know how

2007-03-17 11:41:05 · 2 answers · asked by lemonfoot 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

How have the British Government worked out that you are FOUR times more likely to have an accident whilst driving and using a mobile phone.??!!. Why not twenty times, or twice, or five and a half times more likely?.
How do they work it out as FOUR... and is it a con!!??
( I'm not condoning using a mobile while driving.....just wondering how and where the figure came from).

2007-03-17 11:40:08 · 23 answers · asked by JohnH(UK) 3 in Safety

inponded cars

2007-03-17 11:40:05 · 3 answers · asked by kieffershannon 1 in Insurance & Registration

what does it depend on? i wanna buy a car soon but i am unsure wat to go for

2007-03-17 11:39:30 · 16 answers · asked by Rachael 1 in Insurance & Registration

2007-03-17 11:37:56 · 3 answers · asked by A H 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i want to paint my covertible top to match the color of my car (silver), is this possible and will it last?

2007-03-17 11:35:40 · 3 answers · asked by RABBIT 1 in Maintenance & Repairs