Cars & Transportation - 29 October 2007

I have an 86 chevy k5 blazer. I dont think it has a computer so whatever chip i probably dont need. Im up for any info because im a newbie to the whole auto shop class. Please school me. Im open to exhaust system and anything else that i might need to look at, thanks.

2007-10-29 23:52:41 · 4 answers · asked by kivi209 2 in Chevrolet

2007-10-29 23:22:23 · 5 answers · asked by cramstock 1 in Boats & Boating

Hello from Dorset! I ride a 50cc as well as keeping a car but want to move on to something a little bigger. I have seen the bike to which I have given a link below; do you think it would suit a beginner? I am 22 and looking for something simple and fun to ride with few creature comforts- would this fit the bill? Is £2200 a fair price?

And at 25 bhp and 350cc what sort of performance am I looking at, bearing in mind I am used to a 30 mph 50cc scooter so might find even a little excess in power quite surprising!

Thanks!

Here it is:

http://www.royal-enfield.com/images/Bullet%20350%20classic.JPG

2007-10-29 23:15:54 · 14 answers · asked by DaveyMcB 3 in Motorcycles

I was going 90 something the other day and I didn't realize what I did on the freeway.... so help....

2007-10-29 22:45:13 · 12 answers · asked by santos_militar3rd 3 in Motorcycles

I have a fishing vessel with an air cooled sr3 cylinder lister engine, anyone know how old it is likely to be roughly, i think its quite old

2007-10-29 22:34:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating

And if there is any difference in level too (which we cannot notice from ground)?

2007-10-29 22:20:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Aircraft

im not sure if i had white lines on my side of the road and cannot go back to check as it was quite a while away:( is it still possible for the camera to have flashed me as it was the otherside of the road

2007-10-29 21:28:32 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

I have a 2006 Kia Rio, which has been running fine for 2 weeks since I got it back from the shop (got in a crash). Randomly tonight, I tried to start it but there was no sound at all, didn't start. The interior light wouldn't turn on either, and headlights were dim. A couple hours later, I tried to start it, and it started fine! I was wondering if this was just some random occurence or something I should worry about. And if so, what specifically is wrong?

2007-10-29 21:09:44 · 4 answers · asked by Silver 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

It needs to be a females name. My mind is blank!

2007-10-29 20:51:51 · 16 answers · asked by Curious J 2 in Dodge

2007-10-29 20:18:27 · 6 answers · asked by ? 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-10-29 20:00:45 · 6 answers · asked by moonfellow 1 in Rail

2007-10-29 19:58:30 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Car Audio

1st. If you put a more efficent, higher power engine on an existing airframe, does the Vne speed increase? I know the Vne is based on the airframe, but if you add an engine of equal or lesser weight, and it puts out more power, would not the Vne be adjusted for the new power plant?
2. If you are rotating off the deck, and you are airborne and the gear does NOT retract, what are your options? ( I have actually not seen this asked) do you merely enter the landing pattern, or can you continue to your destination and re-cycle the gear on the way? Oh and to make it harder, what if you only get two green lights and one red? but the tower states "looks like they are all retracted"?
Your next move?
Hey, got to keep you all interested, and I have 10 sick kids in the rear, that need to get to the only hospital at the end of this flight..and CNN is on board. (filming)... and the doctor ate the fish..

2007-10-29 19:37:34 · 7 answers · asked by gregva2001 3 in Aircraft

i was rear-ended on thursday and i have major head aches and back pains, my car is destroyed and dont have a vehicle to go to work, i am still paying for my vehicle, none of the insurances involve have contact me..i cant afford to loose my job and my pain gets worse....i contact a lawyer he said he will keep 33% of any adjustments i get ...is this fair????help i am going crazy ..accident happen on freeway, he admited to be at fault.but his insurance does not contact me..

2007-10-29 19:34:14 · 17 answers · asked by minie 2 in Insurance & Registration

Am a first time rider and really intrested in these 2 bikes....... honda shadow spirit 750 and a suzuki boulevard c50. Am 5'9 weight around 220 lbs so dont even mention for me to learn on someting like a 250 honda rebel or even a 600 shadow. That just doesnt seem or look right. The c50 is around 50 lbs heavier then the spirit. And the c50 is has around 850 cc comparing to the spirit's 750. They are both around the same price. Since am new to the bike world,,,,, is that a huge difference? I mean will i feel the extra 50 lbs and the extra 100 cc? I like the spirit but I really really like the looks of the suzuki's c50. I guess both bikes are very reliable. I've heard the down side of the spirit is that they still use the carburator as they did 20 years ago. I know the c50 is a fuel injected. Does that really matter?

2007-10-29 19:27:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

I need to buy a NEW car and I am looking for a price of around 7,000. I have only found one serach engine that I consider half decent . I would highly appreciate your help.

2007-10-29 19:04:37 · 6 answers · asked by College Student 2 in Buying & Selling

Hello guys. I asekd question last day about Hyundai car.
Mostly of answer was Hyundai is suck...

But.. I might get a Hyundai car....
(because of the payment..)

So..what do you think of Hyundai Sonata?
how much are they ?

2007-10-29 18:50:56 · 7 answers · asked by HAPPY 2 in Buying & Selling

2007-10-29 18:43:17 · 12 answers · asked by Woot 1 in Aircraft

Recently I have been having issues starting my car and car stalls while driving, The symptoms occur during hot weather or hot car interior.

I brought it into a repair facility and had a costly Distributor, ignition wires, spark plug replacement. The problem came back a day later, where the shop changed my fuel pump at no charge. Today, the problem came back. I went home and did some online research and found out that there was a recall on my honda accord ignition switch that began in 2002. Is it too late to bring it in?

2007-10-29 18:38:23 · 6 answers · asked by sleungmd 2 in Honda

So I have this Truck I got for work and it's only 8K, but when I went to the local Lincoln dealership they ran my credit to see if I was able to finance the car I wanted with out a co-signer and they told me that I couldn't even do that because I already have a car loan, What's up with that?

2007-10-29 18:31:38 · 9 answers · asked by Om... 3 in Buying & Selling

Hi,

I want to buy a car online, however i am worried about scams. I am located in Canada and am looking to buy a car from the UK. All i have is pictures and an e-mail.

She told me that she will pay for the shipping costs via Lufthansa Air Cargo and the car will arrive at your door in 5-7 days tops.

QUOTE FROM EMAIL

The transaction will be done through eBay Purchase Protection for our own protection, no money first to me. I am registered with their secure trader department and they will handle the trade. Your funds will be 100% insured by eBay Purchase Protection until you will receive and inspect the item, and I will be sure that I will receive the payment.
You will have 15 days from the time you receive the car to inspect it and decide if you want to keep it or not.

END

Does it look legit?

thanks for feedback

2007-10-29 18:27:12 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

2007-10-29 18:11:24 · 10 answers · asked by schnufffel 7 in Insurance & Registration

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2007-10-29 18:08:41 · 7 answers · asked by neff neller 1 in Buying & Selling

I have a 1999 V Star 650 Classic with 28k miles on it. When I ride, I get the sensation something is loose in the frame or suspension. It's like the front wheel and forks are hinged seperately from rear of bike and not tight. When I slightly wiggle the handle bars back and forth it seems like it gets "speed wobbles" and maintains the wobble action on its own. Rear tire seems "slippery" but I can't find any play anywhere when bike is parked. Rear tire is also wearing too quickly. I have handle bar risers but that should not be the problem. Bike did not do this when I bought it at 18k. Anyone heard of this problem????

2007-10-29 17:57:52 · 8 answers · asked by rob t 1 in Motorcycles

My daughter has just moved to Saint Paul (a lovely city, I find) and this will be her first winter there. The car (1998 Toyota) has a battery with 550 charging amps, and the anti-freeze is good until 35 below zero.

As I live in California, I've never experienced winters like they have, and neither has she.

How does one even get the key into the car door when it's frozen? She will not be parking in a garage, but outdoors. I read somewhere that vinegar & water in a spray bottle, sprayed onto car windows, will keep ice and frost from forming. Can this be true?

I'd appreciate any hints on how to open the car door (somehow a big worry of mine) and/or how to keep the car doing okay during winter.

Thanks so much.

2007-10-29 17:56:41 · 6 answers · asked by Woman from California 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Here are preferences:
1. less expensive than average to maintain (not one that breaks down all the time).
2. anti-lock brakes and cruise control.
3. adequate head room (I think this means a hatchback for head room over the rear seats).
4. Roll down windows (they work well for a long time and are less expensive to repair).
5. a little more elevated off the ground than average (because for example it might be a little better at traveling over snow).

Which of these should I get?
Honda Fit $15,905
Honda Civic
Kia Spectra $16,620
Mazda MAZDA3 $18,520 - $24,650
Mazda MAZDA6 $21,345
Nissan Versa $15,355
Scion xD $15,170
Volkswagen GTI $23,370 - $23,870
Volkswagen Rabbit $16,130 - $18,125

or another kind? The following should pretty much all describe the other kind:
1. costs approximately $20k to $25k or less.
2. a stick shift vehicle.
3. four door.
4. good gasoline mileage (4 cylinder).

2007-10-29 17:55:39 · 13 answers · asked by Robert B 5 in Buying & Selling

I sure hope I am not replacing brakes again. I just did it about 1 yr ago. The dealer put new brakes on my jeep and I paid a fortune for them.
When I slow down I hear a soft rubbing noise. Is it my brakes or whats wrong? Any suggestions would be helpful.

2007-10-29 17:52:21 · 8 answers · asked by happydawg 6 in Jeep

I drove right thru town this evening past 2 gas stations and forgot to get gas. How stupid am I? My gas guage is about 1 mm from the orange bar and the ding thing has not come on to tell me to get gas. How many more miles do I have. I have to drive 5 miles to town to get gas. Will my Jeep Liberty make it to the gas station?

2007-10-29 17:35:22 · 10 answers · asked by happydawg 6 in Jeep

I know on some Chevy's you can turn off half the cylinders of the car. Can you do this with any car or is there a special set up that would be needed?

2007-10-29 16:43:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

I need to rent a U-Haul trailer to move a family dining room set 1200 miles. They seem to be the only company which rents moving trailers. One of their smaller ones behind my my Caravan should be just fine. I already have the 3500 lb hitch. Checking their website for some basic information, they mention several times that the maximum recommended speed is 45 mph ! I would think that speed would actually be dangerous by being too slow on major highways. Are they serious or just covering their butts ? Have you ever rented one? Did you travel at highway speeds of say 60 mph or more? Any other comments?

2007-10-29 16:41:21 · 5 answers · asked by Karnak 3 in Safety