Cars & Transportation - 27 October 2007

I was at a bank yesterday in St. Pete, FL and when I came out to leave I got in my truck, looked both ways, and started to back out. When I was about half way out I looked back to the front corner of my truck to make sure I wasn't going to hit the car in the space next to me. When I looked forward a woman in a car came driving through the lane and I hit her passenger side. She was traveling fast enough for the bumper of my truck to rake across about three feet of the passenger side of her car. We exchanged information and didn't involve the police. The only damage my truck sustained was to the bumper, her car on the other hand will need some body work. I just want to know what you all think, and maybe see what you think should be done.

2007-10-27 07:20:41 · 10 answers · asked by cfbjr4486 2 in Safety

You know when you get a new bike it starts in like 2 kicks.
Why does my bike start in like 15.
is there anyway i can get it starting in one or two kicks again?

2007-10-27 07:10:52 · 4 answers · asked by Nissan Enthusiast 2 in Motorcycles

to side

2007-10-27 06:56:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

i bought a truck back in 2005 from an individual which was wrecked, wasn't in a bad wreck it was still driveable, paid $2000 for it, 2000 model S-10 ex cab, the original owner bought it new and then wrecked it years later when it was paid for and then sold it to another guy who had intentions on fixin it, but he didn't so i bought it, the title is clear and has the first owners name titled on it cause the 2nd owner never registered it, the truck wasn't turned in on insurance, the truck also needed some motor work, when i fixed the truck i went to my local courthouse to register and get tags and apply for a title in my name, i told them what i paid for it and they said the state wouldn't accept that, so i told them it was wrecked in the front and needed some motor work so they went ahead and gave me tags and sent off for a title in my name, now about a year ago the same title gets sent back to me rejected by the state, in the first owners name, i need to sell it fast, what do i do?

2007-10-27 06:54:15 · 4 answers · asked by Stephen Y 1 in Insurance & Registration

Or does it just fire at twice the speed of sound?

2007-10-27 06:47:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Aircraft

My three teenage kids were rear-ended by a commercial truck. They were in a newer mini van, all in seat belts. The driver claims his brakes went out on him, and he was cited by the officer. On pushing the truck to the side of the road,the brakes were bad.

All went to the hospital for xrays, and were released with instructions to rest and take ibuprohen for pain.

Spoke with the claims adjuster was told to get an estmate which is in progress, and I am using my shop, which they approved. I do not anticipate any issues with getting the vehicle made whole.

Question revovles around the kids. They seems fine, and frankly I would be surprised if there was any long term issues. Sore neck, sore back, some soreness from the seat belt. On day two they are not complaining, and are doing normal things.

The clams person indicated that she would make an offer once all of the medical bills are submitted.

Answer I need is, what is a reasonable amount for the injuries

2007-10-27 06:38:59 · 5 answers · asked by motherkimyu 2 in Insurance & Registration

2007-10-27 06:31:12 · 5 answers · asked by alina. . 1 in Rail

I have heard that putting some automatic transmission fluid in a full tank of gas will help clean the valves, and fuel injectors. Does this work, or is it a bad idea. Don't tell me what you think, just what you know from real life data. Thanks. :)

2007-10-27 06:30:01 · 11 answers · asked by Eric F 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My dad changed the fuel pump on my 1997 Hyundai Elantra GLS and now the pump works but no electric. Does anyone know what it may be. Hes working on it now but I just need someone that know about this to give me any ideas as to what can we check.

2007-10-27 06:22:23 · 10 answers · asked by TricksterM 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

what does horsepower mean

2007-10-27 05:53:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-27 05:41:23 · 12 answers · asked by Dianne M 1 in Boats & Boating

Back in May I had get get a new catalytic converter put on my car in order for it to pass the emissions test. I got a universal one put on and it was doing fine. Two days later my check engin light comes back on. And I got to get it checked out and they tell me that I need a cat converter and that I should have went with the GM one in the first place. I called my body shop toady and the guy tells me that the have and OE equivalent that they didnt' have back in May, and that it's $100 less than the GM one . I dont even know what and OE equivalent is! What is it? And should I go with the OE of GM? help plz

2007-10-27 05:40:30 · 4 answers · asked by Maurcus D 1 in Chevrolet

When I leave my cell phone charger in the lighter socket with my car off but no cell phone connected do it is draw some power? Same with my Sirius radio, I leave it connected but take the head unit in, but does it still draw some power when my car is off??

2007-10-27 05:38:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Car Audio

Exhaust Systems

2007-10-27 05:35:06 · 2 answers · asked by kenneth j 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-27 05:33:25 · 3 answers · asked by Rich Luce 1 in Pontiac

2007-10-27 05:30:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

i have a 2007 yamaha raptor 350 and i want to know which are the best brands and other info about buying a loud and more powerful pipe of my atv.

2007-10-27 05:27:14 · 5 answers · asked by quadsrlife719 1 in Motorcycles

2007-10-27 05:24:34 · 6 answers · asked by staples_92 4 in Car Audio

2007-10-27 05:20:07 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Commuting

I owe $8,000 on a 2002 mini-van but would like a newer car, i want to know if it would be best to sell my car out right and then re-purchase or if I have any other options...and how i can get a lower interest rate.Current is 18%!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-10-27 05:17:28 · 1 answers · asked by vanessa k 1 in Buying & Selling

My 2001 pontiac grand am is leaking coolant. If I fill it up with water and coolant it stays normal for about a day and then the low coolant light comes back on and the tank is empty. You can smell the coolant instantly after driving. I poured some water in the coolant tank to see where the leak was and it is like a leak of water that hits the ground as soon as I poured the water in the tank. The leak is in the front of the car towards the middle and it looks like its coming from a metal ring around another part of metal. I really don't know anything about cars. Could this be the radiator?

2007-10-27 05:16:56 · 6 answers · asked by pianogirl07 2 in Pontiac

Why do my neighbours that have motorcylces feel the need on a Saturday afternoon to stand and watch their bikes with the engines running. Often they seem to be "tinkering" with the engine or just enjoying the sound. Car owners do not as a rule do this. Surely if I went out and sat in my car and revved it and played with its engine something would be said.

2007-10-27 05:10:38 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

2007-10-27 04:52:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

I brought my car to a guy who seems might be trying to rip me off a bit for a brake job...however he did take the time to diagnose the problem and my car has been in his shop for a day. I'd like to get a second opinion but should i tip this guy or something or is it typical for him to eat the time (not that he wouldn't deserve it if he's trying to rip me off but i'm just trying to do what's standard).

2007-10-27 04:49:06 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

I sold a vehicle to my stepson, I want to put all driving responsabilities of the vehicle under his name, the problem is that the vehicle is still being paid to the bank, so the loan is still under my name, what I want to do is put him as a driver so he can use it. The loan would still be under my name. I heard I need to write a letter and have a power of Attorney sign it, does anyone ever write a letter similar to this? What information does the letter need to contain in it?

2007-10-27 04:38:53 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

2007-10-27 04:32:45 · 12 answers · asked by ancbball 1 in Motorcycles

I just got an $800 estimate for a brake job...looks like my rotors need replacing, not just the pads. How often will a mechanic make something like this up (i.e. maybe just the pads need replacing and he's lying) and should i get a second opinion before i let him do it? Thanks.

2007-10-27 04:26:14 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I am going to change the front shock stuts on my 1995 Chevrolet Corsica. Does this task really require a front end alignment after putting them on? Can it wait a couple of weeks, because after next payday I am going to change the front CV Joints also, does that job require a front end ailignment?

2007-10-27 03:57:50 · 10 answers · asked by jetfan2 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

The car is a 1999 Chysler Cirrus. All the parking lights and dash lights, and EVERYTHING else is working. I swapped out the fuse and the Brake Lights were still out. I changed all the bulbs so i know they are good. Again Everything seems to work except for the brake lights being out. Any help?

2007-10-27 03:53:38 · 11 answers · asked by Lovely3800 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

A long and thin aircraft fuselage (needle shaped) or a slightly shorter and wider fuselage (cigar shaped)? Provided both have the same volume.

And why?

2007-10-27 03:40:24 · 7 answers · asked by bergab_hase 3 in Aircraft