Other - Cars & Transportation - August 2007

I drive a 5-speed '87 Firebird T/A ... what should and shouldn't I do? What can I avoid doing (other than riding the clutch and grinding the gears) that will hurt the car? What CAN I do to make it a smoother ride? I have my on and off days ... some people tell me to press the clutch all the way down when shifting, others say to find the "catch point" or the sweet spot.

Help me out here.

2007-08-14 05:14:34 · 1 answers · asked by MITB420 2

he wants to know??

2007-08-14 05:08:59 · 6 answers · asked by lewis je 2

I'm asking this on behalf of my sister. She took her driver's test a year ago and failed because when she got on a highway on-ramp, she sped up to around 50 mph or so, so she could merge with traffic. The instructor failed her for this, saying that you have to go 35 mph through the entire length of the on-ramp and speed up once you begin to merge.
This doesn't make sense to me. I always thought that as soon as you get on the on-ramp, you try to speed up to the speed of highway traffic so you can merge and not be a danger.
Does anyone know what, officially, you're supposed to do? She's preparing to take her test again and this is really bothering her.

2007-08-14 04:31:46 · 5 answers · asked by Sara 2

Im not sure...

2007-08-14 03:10:34 · 4 answers · asked by nik 1

The Imperial or the Caddy.

2007-08-14 03:07:59 · 4 answers · asked by godzilla74114 3

2007-08-14 03:05:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Could a boats radio communicate with a small aircraft like a Cessna 172, and also vice versa. Could an aircraft radio communicate with a boat if tuned to the correct frequency. The example boat would be something like a Fairline Targa 47.

2007-08-14 02:45:59 · 9 answers · asked by tfoster14uk 2

Not factoring in the higher cost of Diesel cars, but factoring in the differences in fuel prices between Diesel and Gas, are Diesels more fuel efficient?

2007-08-14 02:28:05 · 4 answers · asked by J S 4

If possible, give at least 3 reasons. Thanks and with best regard.

2007-08-14 02:09:43 · 8 answers · asked by yahooanswers 3

i was told by a traffic warden that i do not have to pay for parking ANYWHERE if i display my badge. up untill now i have been paying on the pay and display car parks, do i not have to do this anymore if i display my badge?

also, what about those multi storey car parks where you need to get a ticket in order to exit the car park, what do i do on those?

2007-08-14 02:06:13 · 21 answers · asked by Kelly 5

2007-08-14 01:33:00 · 17 answers · asked by Adrian H 1

2007-08-14 00:52:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am about to make a move to California and currently own a 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. I still have a little over a year to pay on it but need to save as much money as possible right now. I am looking to trade it in for a used car that is reliable, somewhat roomy, and with good gas mileage. I have looked into both Honda and Toyota but am considering all options. I want the price to be $12,000 or less. I hate to part ways with the Sport Trac, but my budget tells me otherwise. I am not looking for a family car since this will be for me only. Any suggestions?

2007-08-14 00:22:53 · 2 answers · asked by Par104 1

I keep seeing them all over, is it something to do with Spain? They seem to be everywhere in the UK and it is driving me mad not knowing why they are there!

2007-08-13 22:49:25 · 4 answers · asked by Katy L 1

2007-08-13 21:10:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

this is my ride
http://s115.photobucket.com/albums/n316/talhod1/?action=view¤t=DSC04290.jpg
the rims look so retarded there like grandma status
what size, color etc rims/tires should i get?
right now there 16 in rims so im thinkin maybe like 18s with low profile 2in tires

2007-08-13 19:35:38 · 3 answers · asked by tal h 2

I was born in June, and I'm 17. I'lll take written test in couple days and I'm positive that I'll pass the test and get permit. However, some of my friends told me that because I'm under 18, so I have to hold my permit for six months before taking driving test.

Is that true ???? Even if I took a driving class in AA driving school ??

Is that true, and is there any way that I can take driving test sooner ???

Please help me !!!

2007-08-13 19:34:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-13 19:18:27 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband has his class A permit for a CDL in Ohio. Does anyone know where he can go to get paid to train, or of a company that will hire him on just a permit and train him while he works so that he can get time driving without actually going to a truck driving school? It doesn't matter where in the country it is, or anything like that, he just wants to get his CDL without going to school for months and not getting paid.

2007-08-13 15:35:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently purchased a 2003 full size GMC truck, with a 6 cyl. engine. What type of transmission fluid, should I use?

2007-08-13 15:29:04 · 3 answers · asked by Mike H 4

I was watching some NHRA top alcohol competition and was amazed how those funny cars launched; rev'd high before they were even staged, then roll in to staged. Seems like that would burn up any type of clutch...

2007-08-13 15:14:27 · 4 answers · asked by Ryan K 2

When you are buckling your seatbelt and pull it out far it locks. It'll only go shorter and shorter and you must unbuckle the entire thing to loosen it. What is the purpose of locking seat belts at a certain length? To me it's just annoying.

2007-08-13 13:35:29 · 12 answers · asked by Cat 3

I have a 2004 Toyota Sequioa SR5 4WD, and I need to purchase new tires...I've been looking at these two models. What do you think, and should I be looking at something else...FYI, I live in Idaho and have to drive half the year on ice and snow...Thanks

2007-08-13 13:17:26 · 1 answers · asked by Bryce 1

Is there any way to put a 5 hole wheel on a 6 lug truck?

2007-08-13 12:52:18 · 10 answers · asked by jc_911_07 1

I have a '99 Pontiac Grand Am with engine problems and very minor body problems. I haven't driven it in a while but I know it doesn't run very well. Should I try to just sell it or give it away for a tax write off? If I do give it away what is the best place to give it to? THANKS!

2007-08-13 11:59:27 · 11 answers · asked by Heidi 1

2007-08-13 11:52:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

if ur driving with a permit and u dont have a licensed driver with you, but you DO have a passenger (say two 16 year olds)

what happens to the passanger if a cop stops the driver and finds out hes driving illegally?

will he get arrested/fined or anything like that?

2007-08-13 09:53:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-13 09:50:43 · 1 answers · asked by wiganbanff 1

I am being kicked out of the house that I am living in and I have a 7 year old daughter. I can't live on the streets with a little girl]

2007-08-13 09:31:03 · 3 answers · asked by pawlz 1

2007-08-13 09:19:53 · 15 answers · asked by Joe 6