Cars & Transportation - 5 December 2007

the same in reverse, ie tail wind then speed will indicate 50mph. if it were 100mph headwind and plane flies at 100mph it would be registering either 100mph and standing still(still flying due to aerodynamics) or registering 200mph. Please do not include any GPS answers as speed was measured long before these came about.
In cars, there is always a fixed point, ie wheel to road. the same could be said about planes as boats to a certain extent.
please help, i know its sad but this really is bothering me.
thanks.

2007-12-05 06:32:22 · 9 answers · asked by bry25_uk 1 in Aircraft

If the t-stat on a taurus sticks, and the car overheats. Does the screw on rad cap have a built in vent.

2007-12-05 06:31:13 · 5 answers · asked by Mad as Hello 2 in Ford

how much would it cost to replace a leaking valve cover gasket for a 97 audi A4 2.8l quattro??

2007-12-05 06:29:48 · 4 answers · asked by J D 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My car (Kia sportage 4x4) has been messed up. It overheats and sounds rough. I have researched possible problems that is causing this (I can't afford to pay a high mechanic bill) and every symptom to all three of these is the same, so what's the difference and is one harder to fix than the other??? I think it may be a head gasket, because it is overheating, running rough etc. I need to know what to prepare for expense wise and headache too. Thanks for any answers/advice!!

2007-12-05 06:29:18 · 6 answers · asked by sceptileptic 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

Threshold light colours, runway light colours, plane wing light colours, AS MUCH DIFFERENT LIGHT COLOURS THERE ARE IN AVIATION, dont be silly when answering just things like runway colours and aircraft colours Thanks for your time

2007-12-05 06:20:10 · 5 answers · asked by Craig S 1 in Aircraft

its fun to be adventurous & i love nature. Wt do u guys think about it? do you'll go biking long distance too?

2007-12-05 06:15:22 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

I have a 98 honda civic with a manual tranny and when I was driving on the freeway the other day the car started losing power. As I exited the freeway the car started reving as if in neutral. It revs in every gear but does not move. Is this deffinately a bad tranny or could it be the clutch?

2007-12-05 06:14:55 · 6 answers · asked by jinandtonic1234 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a Ford Escort LX 97. I left the dome light turned on for 8 hrs and when I tried to start my car back it worked but I needed a couple of tries (so the battery was low I presume).
I drove for 2hrs and the day after I couldn't start my car.
Jumpstarting worked fine. I got my battery tested and it said battery perfect.

Before forgetting the light on I never had any problems and the battery is 8 months old. Then I changed battery, and two days after I couldn't jump start the car again. Did I damage something?

The all situation seems weird because it started as a light draining out the battery, then I thought the alternator was not charging the battery but the battery was charged. Now it does not jumpstart at all.

I brought it to a car repairer and he said my motor is locked up and basically I have to change car. Is it possible? How could I have driven till home with a locked engine?
Seems the mechanic is not cheating me since he said better not to spend money on that.

Thanks

2007-12-05 06:14:31 · 7 answers · asked by zamboni 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Isn't it time to just sack the lot of them and bring people in who actually want to make the railways work.

2007-12-05 06:09:44 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rail

2007-12-05 06:08:39 · 8 answers · asked by ted p 1 in Subaru

and why?

2007-12-05 05:36:34 · 4 answers · asked by justme 4 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I have a Honda 2006 with approx 42,000km it's a dxg and the blue book value is only $14,000 I bought it in 2005 (Oct.) and paid in full $23,500. Why has my car depreciated so much? Txs in advance!

2007-12-05 05:36:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

I have to change the clutch on a 93 subaru legacy

2007-12-05 05:25:42 · 4 answers · asked by mtmick406 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

There was a crosswalk right at the stop sign, so I stopped right BEFORE that. However, there were so many cars parking right/left side illigally, too close to the corner so I couldn't see whether cars are coming or not since I am stopping too far behind from the point I can check and see. Do I still need to stop behind the crosswalk and gradually start off slowly and see or I can just stop right on crosswalk so I can see whether cars are coming. Thanks.

2007-12-05 05:22:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

My car was involved in an accident while my mate was driving that. he hit a pedestrian & didn't stop. he didn't tell me anything till police contacted me. i gave his ditails to police but police couldn't find him.i don know what should i do or who really will be responsible for this or who will be prosecuted? could you possibly please advice me insurance wise as well. because i have a valid insurance but i don think it will cover this kind of incidents

2007-12-05 05:20:46 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

-recently,I have noticed that most people when shoveling the snow from their sidewalk put all the snow onto the street making it harder for me to park my vehicle,.why do these same people not shovel the snow on to their lawn,or other areas that make much more sense.?

2007-12-05 05:16:16 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

He hasn't added any.. What would be nice???

2007-12-05 05:16:01 · 15 answers · asked by 90304 4 in Motorcycles

I've got a Hyundai Amica, with 4 seats. There's plenty of room for an extra person - can I get an extra seatbelt fitted, and is it legal to have an extra person (whether there's a seatbelt or not)?
Thanks.

2007-12-05 05:15:45 · 14 answers · asked by Jenny 2 in Safety

I mean, probably auto parts would be faster, smaller store . is walmart cheaper maybe?

2007-12-05 05:13:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

hi, I'm 20years old, and I would love to try and get started racing and in the next few years work my way up to a sponsorship in the moto gp circuit.

I currently drive a gsx-r 1000 and I think I've got the stones and experience to take it around a track faster than most.

Q: how do I get involved in racing and start my way up to GP??

(I'm already an AMA member and I think they have races but I don't know how to find out when/where) (I live in Colorado)

2007-12-05 05:13:29 · 7 answers · asked by Nate 6 in Motorcycles

I know there is probably a good reason behind this, (easy access maybe?) but why are car horns a giant pad which requires pressure instead of a button like that of the cruise control system on your steering wheel?

2007-12-05 05:02:51 · 6 answers · asked by SpiderPig 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

When I drive behind you, I get a steady spray of snow, so will you please brush it off as you clean your windows after a snow storm?

2007-12-05 05:01:52 · 13 answers · asked by Dig It 6 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I have a 1993 white toyota celica just sitting infront of my house and i want to get rid of it. It has 160k miles on it and the front bumper needs a little work and it needs a left blinker light so i cant really sell it. I don't want to just junk it i want to make something off of it. Does anyone have any ideas of a way to sell it? I was thinking to just fix the bumper and the light and then selling it to a teen who just needs a car but i also don't know how much that would cost. Any ideas on any of this?

2007-12-05 05:01:42 · 12 answers · asked by cheerupemokid875 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Do you like it? Pros and cons? I am going to surprise my husband with one of these on his birthday and I like the reviews online and the cost of this one. I don't want to go over $200.

2007-12-05 04:53:35 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

should have to take a driving test every 6 minute's
just for over reving the engine
driving to slow
stoping on acelaration ramps
oh and every one's favorite ramming pregnant women through shop window's because they hit the gas instead of brake!!!!

2007-12-05 04:45:02 · 10 answers · asked by pikey 2 in Safety

I laid down my bike and the fairings are scratched and has a slight crack? Is there a way to fix it?

2007-12-05 04:39:06 · 7 answers · asked by Tryst 1 in Motorcycles

i need to drive one tomorow.

im not thick i know there is no clutch or gears, but what about starting up the car and moving off or bieng stuck in slow moving traffic, or stopping at lights.

i have seen some automatics with several selections on the gear stick... more than just forward reverse and neutral.... what do i use these for?

thanks.

2007-12-05 04:32:19 · 19 answers · asked by t3h2 4 in Other - Cars & Transportation

What are the pros of traffic lights, and what are the cons.

2007-12-05 04:31:15 · 3 answers · asked by soybeansauce06 1 in Commuting

my friend is consedring buying a mustang but we live in new york and winter is very near, and i told him that mustangs arent drivable in the snow but i dont why i just know

2007-12-05 04:02:38 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

would my insurance pay it, assuming its his fault (I live in MA with full coverage), and I was in the car?

2007-12-05 03:59:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration