Cars & Transportation - 1 November 2007

I have a honda civic 1.6sport 2002 reg and need to get some extra bhp from the engine. I already have a k&n induction kit fitted but still need that little bit extra power. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

2007-11-01 23:49:24 · 12 answers · asked by loyal2scotland25 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-01 23:46:47 · 3 answers · asked by MichaelBuffy 4 in Buying & Selling

I am currently a student and my poor car is on it's last legs. My parents are unable to get the finance as they have just got a car themselves on finance and because I'm a student nowhere will be give me finance. I have an income of around £600 and only have outgoings of around £175. I don't go out and drink, and as far as I'm aware I have nothing against my name for there to be a bad credit history, if anyone has any ideas it wiould be much appreciated. Thanks!!

2007-11-01 23:33:53 · 7 answers · asked by Sara B 1 in Buying & Selling

i just sold my yamaha raptor 660 ATV, it's a very powerful vehicle, but i bet you know that... it's not an automatic, the gears shift just like motorcycle gears, with klutch and everything...
i'm a grade A driver on this ATV, very fast, have it go on 2 wheels (side or back), plus i should mention, here in lebanon, atvs are considered as cars, so i would go on the freeway on that thing, and all over the place, it's perfectly legal...
now i saw this beauuuutiful green kawazaki zx-9r.. totally took my breath away... my question is.. would i be able to handle it???
i've driven a ride bike before, a steed 600 and an intruder 1400, but they're too different i guess... plus it was a long long time ago, and it was just for a drive around the block..
i know this bike is not something a female should be driving, but do you think i have a shot? i would so love to get it for x-mas.. i would appreciate any advice i can get, thank you.

2007-11-01 23:10:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

2007-11-01 23:01:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

I took one for a test ride and i was amazed the power and quick acceleration it had, and with the windsheild and the seating postion its quiet and wind free that you can hear the birds singing as you ride, I love that scoot!

2007-11-01 22:44:45 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

can not break loose nuts any tips on removing with out breaking studs & if they break how to replace not a whole lota room to work

2007-11-01 22:32:30 · 4 answers · asked by J/C 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I strongly believe people don't want to sell good bikes. People sell their bike cause they don't like it or it has problems.
Or many HD Owners sell their bikes in the classified cause their dealer offered them too low of a trade in price.

2007-11-01 22:21:45 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

2007-11-01 22:19:07 · 3 answers · asked by proudtobechristian 2 in Rail

We were told that a rod bearing is bad in our engine and it will cost around $3,000 to repair. The oil has been changed every 3000 miles and the vehicle only has 87,000 miles on it. What is the best way to pull the engine for possible replacement or repair? The mechanic said we must have gotten a lemon because he's heard very little in the way of problems. Other problems we've had repaired consist of wheel bearing replacement 4 times, defective sliding door, coolant leak, air conditioning stopped working a week after warranty was up and air bag system malfunction. I had an extended warranty from GM on the motor only. We noticed a noise from the lifters and took it in for repair. It was supposedly repaired but one week after the repair, the rod bearing is damaged. Can anyone advise on how to proceed with this van?...short of a bonfire?

2007-11-01 22:17:34 · 2 answers · asked by Lynn 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-01 21:50:21 · 9 answers · asked by Bo's RAM 1 in Dodge

I want to fit my own tyres to motorcycle and car wheels. Would I get away with obtaining a set of levers? Do I need other tools. What's the basic kit I need?

2007-11-01 20:46:48 · 3 answers · asked by t88ny 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i had a car accident and i am not at fault..its a rear end collision, the reason i got an attorney is to the fact tha none of the insurances involve have contacted me and its been a week since the accident .i am in major back pain. a representative of the attorney said it would be 33% ..i received a letter that indicates 40% of( 1/3) with my signature. Is this too much should i get another lawyer..i am in los angeles.??is this ok rate?? please i dont want to get screwed!!!..

2007-11-01 20:23:56 · 11 answers · asked by minie 2 in Insurance & Registration

Is it judged on the number of hours flown?

2007-11-01 19:48:37 · 10 answers · asked by Lunar_Chick 4 in Aircraft

no power is going to spark plugs to turn over vehicle; all fuses, starter, sensors and power check out. The ECU was checked also and replaced. Could there be an additional problem resulting from lite accident that would prevent Jeep from turning over? HELP

2007-11-01 19:47:35 · 4 answers · asked by mystiq68 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I bought a car from a guy I work with. I paid in full and the car is insured under my name. I also have a bill of sale and a receipt. The problem is he still owes the bank money for it so the bank has the title. Can the bank repo the car from me if he stops paying them?

2007-11-01 19:01:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

My car with 45,000 miles on it has the following issues...

1. The car jerks at every shift after it warms up

2. After I back out of the driveway and shift into drive I accelerate, the car revs kind of high, moves a little, then catches on and jerks really hard. After that...

3. The car drives normal for about 10 minutes, then it starts to jerk at every shift (1,2,3)

::I've had the transmission fluid flushed by the dealer already::
::No Help::

4. Also, there is this "clattering" sound when I accelerate while i'm going about 25 mph. It clatters and stops after I reach about 40 mph

5. Today I was waiting in the car in the parking lot with the car on, and in park. The car trembled noticealby, like it was going to die out. It's done that twice

6. The gas guage isn't so accurate either...you get in the car in the morning and it says it has a little left...once I get out of the neighborhood it's below the red line, then the "low fuel" message appears

2007-11-01 19:00:10 · 9 answers · asked by Dude 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-01 19:00:06 · 6 answers · asked by linem08 1 in Ford

What was the car like did it run , was it crap?

2007-11-01 18:27:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

Hey guys,
I recently bought a new mercury mariner hybrid, since its an suv that gives over 34mpg in the city. It comes with a 6 year, 60,000 mile warranty. However, I have heard some rumors that mercury might not survive...since ford/lincoln/mercury are basically the same brand, will ford cover the warranty if mercury does not survive?

2007-11-01 18:24:30 · 4 answers · asked by Robert Wilson 2 in Buying & Selling

2007-11-01 18:11:58 · 8 answers · asked by jesse w 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-11-01 18:05:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

i got a 1984 Datsun 300zx turbo, bought it, hasn't been driven for a year, and, not surprisingly ,won't start. What are the most common problems with this vehicle?

2007-11-01 17:59:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Nissan

My 1991 Nissan Sentra has been overheating lately on very short trips. My dad put a brand new cooling fan on it in August and as far as I can tell it is switching on. I can see it and hear it. It is also full of coolant. I don't see anything leaking.

My dad says he thinks the simplest explanation is that the thermostat isn't opening up to let the coolant through. One of my colleagues suggested the water pump. What could be some other, if any, possibilities for the cause of this? My dad is usually my mechanic, but I am now 600 miles away and I do not want to get ripped off by some mechanic who thinks I'm some dumb woman.

Thanks.

2007-11-01 17:46:40 · 6 answers · asked by Lady Geologist 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-01 17:19:58 · 4 answers · asked by corey c 1 in GMC

I have a 1994 325i BMW. It has a new radiator, hoses, and head gasket. It seems that every couple days I have to add coolant to the radiator. What is going on? Is is because I am using my air conditioner frequently? Please help.

2007-11-01 17:10:34 · 12 answers · asked by wendygurl87 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

the truck wants to die when you step on the gas for some power. it all so studers when ideling in revers and all drive gears idels awsome in neutral and park it will rev up awsome as well in neutral and park

2007-11-01 16:44:36 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Chevrolet

When you measure chain slack does that include the width of the chain link too? or just from the top of the link to the bottom of the link? Also how important is it that the rear wheel be perfectly aligned... can I just eyeball it with the marks or is it neccessary to measure?

2007-11-01 16:44:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

what should the compression be on my 70 firebird w/a 350? my engine compression readings are 1-130 2-130 3-130 4-125 5-120 6-135 7-120 8-165? Are these good readings?

2007-11-01 16:42:32 · 4 answers · asked by tazmanjr1 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

please help me figure this out

2007-11-01 16:42:14 · 4 answers · asked by brailyn s 1 in Chevrolet