HDTenEightyP/NetNews huggingface dataset:
From: antoniou@buitc.bu.edu (George Antoniou)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.driving
Subject: Re: Laser Detectors - How do they work?
Date: 24 Jul 92 20:00:53 GMT
Organization: Boston University, Boston, MA, USA


>|> or Road & Track tested the new laser gun and was able to elude it completely
>|> *twice* !  Again, this was a couple of months ago & I'm not sure of the 
>|> magazine (May or June issue, 1992) but the test car was painted black, the
>|> chrome had been covered with black electrical tape (& all other "shiny" 
>|> surfaces), and the lights (head & tail) were covered.  This reportedly left
>|> only the wheels/rear-view mirrors to target which gave false readings.  If
>|> anyone else remembers reading this article, please add your comments...

Could someone who has read the article give full report on the important points.??
thanks
giorgios [antoniou@buitc.bu.edu]



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From: ses@chpc.org (Sam Shipman)
Subject: advice on speeding ticket (MA)
Organization: Center For High Perf. Computing of WPI; Marlboro Ma
Distribution: usa
Date: Tue, 21 Jul 1992 21:39:32 GMT


I got a speeding ticket last October, and my "Magistrate's Hearing" is
scheduled for this Thursday.  I'd appreciate it if any of you having
experience with this in Massachusetts could give me some idea of what to
expect.  (This was on I-495 near 20, and the hearing's in Marlboro, for
those who know the area.)

I don't have a particularly good defense.  I just don't like giving even
more money ($150, in this case) to the "Commonwealth."

Is it likely I can get the charge reduced, more or less just by showing up?
Should I get a lawyer (if there's still time)?  Should I just pay the fine
and forego the hearing?  Any advice will be appreciated.  Email to
ses@chpc.org is probably best; I'll post a summary if anybody's interested.
(Be sure to indicate whether you'll let me use your mail in the summary.)
Thanks.

--Sam Shipman
  (No, I don't speak for CHPC, at least not in rec.autos.driving.)
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From: gill@eagle (Warren Gill)
Subject: Re: strange radar gun in Ohio
X-Newsreader: Tin 1.1 PL4
Organization: Sangamon State University
Date: Tue, 21 Jul 1992 19:00:52 GMT

   The state of Illinois just purchased 2 or 3 of those "speed warning"
signs.  All they do is alert you of your current speed.  Probably will
be seeing more, especially around Chicago.   They also have some kind 
of digital readout with 12" high numbers that hooks into a regular radar
gun.  Sometimes police around here use them near the school zones so
drivers can see how fast RADAR says they are going.

--WG
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From: andy@btree.uucp (Andy Bosik)
Date: Tue, 21 Jul 92 15:40:25 GMT
Organization: Brooktree Corporation
Subject: For Sale
Distribution: usa

89 Toyota DLX 2WD 45,000 miles,

Alpine Stereo,Camper Shell with Carpet Kit

and Limo tinted side windows for privacy,

3" Body Lift, All-terrain Tires,Custom Wheels,

Gas Shocks,Sunroof,Custom-made Flofit Seats,

Dash Cover,Custom Steering Wheel and Shift Knob,

Heavy-Duty Clutch, Limited Slip,K&N air filter,

Split Fire Plugs,New Winch (Never had to use it!),

$15k invested,asking $10k or best.

(619)535-3379 or (619)689-9879 I'm in San Diego!
From: darling@cellar.org (Thomas Darling)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: Saab advice?
Keywords: Saab Turbo 900 9000
Date: 30 Jul 92 19:15:40 GMT
Organization: The Cellar BBS and public access system

nbaltz@uts.amdahl.com (Nancy C. Baltz) writes:

> I am considering my next car and am psyched about the saab turbo
> 900.  My ideal car is a 4-door, 5-speed, 900 Turbo with leather
> interior....I would relish comments about this choice.

Well, for starters, Saab no longer makes a 4-door 900 Turbo.  Only 3-door,
which is a much more attractive car anyway.  And all 900S and 900 Turbo
Saabs come with leather as standard equipment.

That said, a 5-speed 900 Turbo is an outstanding car.  It gives you plenty
of power when you need it, but still gets great fuel economy.  The car
handles superbly, with a nice rigid suspension.  It is comfortable,
extremely safe, and uniquely stylish.
 
> Can someone give me comments about the following:
> 
> 1.	900 Turbo vs. 9000Turbo or CD

The 9000 series generally deliver more power than their 900 counterparts,
but they have two disadvantages: (a) they're big and heavy and handle like
tanks (although they're a lot better than other cars their size), and (b)
they're ugly as sin; basically big toppled refrigerators (or overgrown
Hyundai Excels, depending on your eprspective).  If you want a larger car, 
check out the BMW 5-series.

> 2.	If I like great performance, a bit of luxury
> 	and heavy car around me, what else would I like.
> 	I saw someone recommend the Alfa 164...I LOVE
> 	Italian cars, and would have loved an older 
> 	GTV6 (the old sedan model)....

One thing to remember about the 900's is that although they're not terribly
heavy, they're extremely solid and very safe.  Only Mercedes and Volvo have
them beaten in this department.

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From: jimj@cleanplate.EBay.Sun.COM (James D. Jones)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: Electric Cars
Date: 28 Jul 1992 14:30:01 GMT
Organization: Sun Microsystems, Mt. View, Ca.
NNTP-Posting-Host: cleanplate.ebay.sun.com

In article <jimf.712271595@centerline.com> jimf@centerline.com (Jim Frost) writes:
>
>My point in the original post is that the range of the electrics has
>not improved dramatically in seventy years.  Nearly all of the
>improvements you see in electrics can be explained by better
>transmissions, lighter body materials, better tires, and better roads.
>To become truly competitive electrics much overcome the range and
>recharging issues that have plagued the battery industry since its
>inception.

What you say is true for the electric car technology that's currently on
the road.  While battery technology _has_ progressed overall, no battery
technology has yet met the particular requirements for practical
use in autos:  long life (or cheap replacement cost), fast recharge, 	 
adequate range at highway speed, weight factor.  This may change.  The
GM/Ford/Chrysler electric car battery consortium (with a subsidy from your 
federal gov) is currently pursuing some likely nickel-metal hydride battery
technology from a Michigan firm that appears to meet many or all of 
the criteria.  Time will tell.

And incremental improvements continue.  I read in the local rag's science
page the other day that Hughes (a division of GM) had come up with
a battery charging module that could put a full charge in a conventional
electric car in about four hours -- twice as fast as normal. (Something about
charging with a magnetic field rather than a direct connection.)

Probably more real research has been done on electric cars in the past
few years that in the 50 before that.  The reason is the California
anti--pollution law that mandates X percent (I think 2) of all cars sold
in California be zero-polluters by 1997, going up to 5 percent a few
years later.  Everybody really rose to the challenge on this one (including
the Japanese) because, I assume, California is such an important market.
From: aalis@sfsuvax1.sfsu.edu (A. Alisson)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: New MBs
Date: 24 Jul 92 09:49:17 GMT
Organization: San Francisco State University

There should be a new 600 SEC coming to the U.S. this Fall
(It has already been introduced in Europe in Geneva show)
The 600 SEC is based on the shortened version of the S class
sedans (SE) and will cost in excess of $ 125 Grand in the U.S.
CAR magazine (Britain) said that it is a boring, arrogant, and
expensive car.  I couldn't wait to see it in person even though
I couldn't afford it for now :(  (Benzes usually look better
in person than in pictures)

BTW, Does anyone in the net, especially in Europe has any info
of the forthcoming Benz 190 (To be introduced late '92 or
early '93.  I've seen the spy pictures from Hans Lehmann,
but I think the one he retouch up is not correct in terms
of how many horizontal lines on the grille.  The most recent
undisguised (almost) picture shows only 2 lines, like the 
current 190, and I think this should be the final grille,
not three lines as shown on many retouched photos.  Boy,
talk about trivia, but I am just curious, can anybody conform     
this ?
Organization: Washington University, St. Louis
Date:         Tue, 21 Jul 92 09:13:48 CST
From:         Gary Kronk <C09630GK@WUVMD>
To:           NETNEWS@WUVMD
Subject:      Re: 1988 Mazda 323 rotors
Newsgroups:   rec.autos

I also have a 1988 Mazda 323 (w/79K miles). It has been an excellent car
and I would buy another one when this one starts to give me trouble.

Up to now the only problem I have had was a squealing of my brakes at
about 50K miles. It is interesting, but the dealer also said that the
type of wearing was usually attributed to "riding the brakes." I drive
65 miles a day Monday through Friday, of which 62 miles a day are
highway miles. The three miles of "city" driving involve a total of
6 stop-and-go situations. I do not ride the brakes, and if there are
other people with similar experiences, then maybe there is a problem
with the design for at least the '88 Mazda 323s.

Gary W. Kronk
From: jitloke@tekig5.pen.tek.com (Jit-Loke Lim)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: IT'S YOUR FAULT!
Date: 24 Jul 92 17:03:25 GMT
Organization: Tektronix, Inc., Beaverton,  OR.

In article <1992Jul23.174231.160@lrc.edu> blosser_cy@lrc.edu writes:
>You filthy money-grubbing, rich capitalist pigs driving fast sports cars and
>gas-guzzling automobiles, polluting the air with the nauseating stench of ex
>haust, creating acid rain, and melting a gaping hole in the ever-diminishing
>ozone layer...it's all your fault this world is so f--ked up!!! If everybody
>got rid of their automobiles, we'd have a much nicer environment to leave to 
>our children!!!! 

Your message was so thought provoking and inspirational I felt a slight tear in my eye. Your bravery and gallantry to come up and speak your mind so moved me
that I immediately donated both my F40 and my beloved Diablo to the Center
for Eradicating F.M.R.C.P.D.F.S.C.




Jit
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From: Skinny Puppy <htunca@ncsa.uiuc.edu>
Subject: Re: Need Info - T-Bird SC...
X-Useragent: Nuntius v1.1
Organization: ncsa
Date: Thu, 30 Jul 1992 14:08:06 GMT

Need Info - T-Bird SC

I have a 1990 SC and all I can say about the car is that I've had lots of
fun
with it.

I have the following options:
- 5 speed manual
- JBL sound system with CD
- GT +4 tires
- moonroof
- keyless entry system

One option to stay away from is the 5 speed manual - at the time I was
looking
at the car all of the car mags said that it had a heavy clutch and was
balky.
Both of these are true - however since I got it anyway because it's my
first
car and I knew that I would get used to it.

The power of the car is wonderful - the 3.8 sc engine adds a definite edge
to the car compared with the v8 or v6.  However, keep in mind that the
car is heavy - and you feel it.  I'd suggest you take the car out for a
test
drive and see what you think.

The car handles well too.  In corners and on the highway the car stays
put.
Usually I'll be driving the car and look down at the speedometer to see
I'm
going 75mph when I thought I was doing 55mph.

My car has gone through two recalls - one for warped brake rotors and the
other for windshield wipers.  I would think that both of these problems
have
been solved for the 92-93 cars.

The JBL sound system works well.  I like the fact that I have a tape
player
as well as the CD player.

Definitely get the moonroof, it opens the car up.

I was able to pick up this car for $20,000.

As compared to other cars:

  Z34 Lumina - The SC has a nicer interior (have you seen the bar that
  goes the full length of the dash on the Z34?)

  Grand Prix - I think that compared to the SC, it's smaller and costs
  more.

Well, I hope this helps you out some...  If you have any specific
questions,
just contact me.

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From: cottle@b11.b11.ingr.com (Tim Cottle)
Subject: Re: More CHP shit!
Organization: Intergraph Corp. Huntsville, AL
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 1992 17:34:19 GMT

In article <1992Jul21.060345.3258@mnemosyne.cs.du.edu>, mperlman@nyx.cs.du.edu (Marshal "Airborne" Perlman) writes:
> 
> Gosh..I am glad I am moving to Florida soon...I also have seen white on white
> cruisers..but those are easy to see with the light bar and / or drop light.
> 
> BTW..the interceptors had NO DROP LIGHTS..but i saw the damn shotgun!
> 


Not to bust your bubble or anything, but the FHP also runs Interceptors.
Some of them have lightbars, generally Federal Airdynecs, and some of them do
not.  All the FHP Mustangs I have seen, though, have been fully marked (black
body, tan roof, FHP seal on the door).

I have also heard that FHP is experimenting with mobile Ka radar sets, but I
have no confirmation of that.  The FHP was one of the first agencies to run
K band radar.


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From: loszewski_im@sage.hnrc.tufts.edu
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: TO BLOSSER
Date: 29 Jul 92 13:52:10 GMT
Organization: USDA HNRC at Tufts University

In article <1992Jul28.153150.179@lrc.edu>, blosser_cy@lrc.edu writes:
> In article <1992Jul28.150450.3318@bnr.ca>, (Eric Youngblood) writes:
> 
>> Yeah! Go away, We dont want to play with you!
>> 
>> Ericy
>> 
>> P.S. Your mother dresses you funny.
> 
> Hey, you snot-nosed wimp, I would have been your father, except the wino in 
> front of me had first dibs and besides...I didn't have change for a dollar.
> 
> Watch who you're talkin' to, you slime-sucking shitfaced pond scum. So what
> if my dress code doesn't meet your standards...*you* got a funny name! 
> 
> Go play in traffic,
> 
> Kristoph

From my experience, it is people like you that aren't worth a damn.  Being
concerned about the environment and expressing one's concerns and opinions are
two totally different things.  You are the one without the brains.  As for my
ill sense of vocabulary, I see from above that you are no better...asshole!

=)
From: rjs@hpfcso.FC.HP.COM (Bob Schneider)
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 1992 14:03:44 GMT
Subject: Re: Passport Wideband Radar Detectors
Organization: Hewlett-Packard, Fort Collins, CO, USA
Newsgroups: rec.autos


	Anyone got an Escort DSP they want to sell (for a fair price)?
	Let me know.

Bob Schneider     rjs@fc.hp.com
1-(303)-229-4983 (days)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
From: mperlman@nyx.cs.du.edu (Marshal "Airborne" Perlman)
Subject: mucho mileage <how bad is it>
Organization: University of Denver, Dept. of Math & Comp. Sci.
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 92 01:30:13 GMT

Hi:

I find myself recently putting 150 to 200 miles a day on my 89 SSE that
already has 34.5K on it. HOW bad is this? I am doing this
about 4 or so days a week [It will be down to 3 days a week
by next week for sure..I care too much about my car to shlep [drive] around
that much].

I get my oil changed all the time and was told by my mechanic that
I didn't need a tune up at all [he said this yesterday].

So let me know..VIA EMAIL please.

Good day..
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From: jack@eecs.nwu.edu (Kuo-Feng Liao)
Subject: Accord's production...
Keywords: Accord..
Organization: EECS Department, Northwestern University
Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1992 17:37:14 GMT


Hi, 

   I heard from radio few days ago that Honda's factory in Ohio is cutting 
its production of Accord due to the slow sale.   Any further info. about how 
many cars (or, what's the percentage) they cut each day/month/year ? 
Any other reason for that cut ? 
Thanks.

-- 
K.F. Liao
From: kevin.jessup@mixcom.mixcom.com (kevin.jessup)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Midas brake warranties
Date: 31 Jul 92 13:32:39 GMT
Article-I.D.: mixcom.1992Jul31.133239.25580
Distribution: usa
Organization: Milwaukee Internet Xchange BBS, Milwaukee, WI U.S.A.


Midas supposedly has a "lifetime" brake shoe warranty.  It does not seem
very realistic.  Can anybody tell me what the limitations are?

It seems to me that if the rotors or calipers go bad, they would void any
brake shoe warranty.  So, if Midas replaces the rotors AND the calipers,
how long are the rotors and calipers "guaranteed" to last?  Not for a
"lifetime" I'll bet!  Therefore, the "Midas lifetime brake warranty" is a
flat-out lie!  Or am I wrong here?

BTW, I don't need a brake job, I just hate Midas! ;-)

-- 
Kevin Jessup, bbwwbb@mixcom.mixcom.com
"You've got to know when to code 'em, know when to load 'em, know when to
emulate, know when to run.  You never count your money, when your sittin' at
the keyboard: there'll be time enough for countin', when the software's done."
Newsgroups: rec.autos
From: ac579@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (G.C.J. Timm)
Subject: Re: Info Requested on Nissan Sentra GXE and Subaru Loyale (sp?)
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, (USA)
Date: Thu, 30 Jul 92 23:16:13 GMT


Try the drivers seat on for fit.

Most people prefer the Sentra to the Loyale.

Rember, both are good cars, but the Sentra is a much newer
design, with all the advantages thereof.

Jeff
Ex-Sentra Owner.
Newsgroups: rec.autos
From: stover@aslws01.asl.dl.nec.com (Jim Stover)
Subject: 87 Sable Fuel Pump Make Noise
Summary: Fuel pump has started making noise
Keywords: Sable, Fuel Pump, Noise
Organization: NEC America, Inc. Irving, Texas
Distribution: usa
Date: Thu, 30 Jul 1992 13:44:12 GMT

I have an 87 Mercury Sable with 3.0L V6 with 65,000 miles.
A couple of weeks ago the fuel pump started making
a loud humming noise. It isnearly  constant at all speeds.
I have three theories:

1.	The pump is going bad and needs replacing.
2.	The fuel filter needs replacing.
3.	Something has come loose such as a bracket,
	insulation, etc.

Does anyone know what causes this and how to fix it?

Thanks

James
-- 
James T. Stover
stover@asl.dl.nec.com
Newsgroups: rec.autos
From: msingh@copper.ucs.indiana.edu (The Supreme Commander)
Subject: Mazda 626 info
Keywords: mazda 626
Organization: Indiana University
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 1992 17:58:19 GMT

>I noted that someone recently posted prices for the '93 Ford Probe, MSRP vs.
>dealer invoice, for each model and option package.  If someone has this data
>(dealer invoice prices) for the Mazda MX-6 LS (automatic), could you
>share it

If anyone has any info on the new 1993 Mazda 626 LX I'd appreciate it.
I am very close to buying the car, yet have so far been unable to find
any kind of report on it. The MX-6 LS got good reviews, and they are
supposed to share the same engine/body but who believes car dealers! 

If only Acura would get their act together with their Integra! I would
then buy a replacement for my 1987 Integra.



				...Manu
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From: mperlman@nyx.cs.du.edu (Marshal "Airborne" Perlman)
Subject: Re: More CHP shit!
Organization: University of Denver, Dept. of Math & Comp. Sci.
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 92 01:21:57 GMT

ml@jezebel.wustl.edu (Matthew Lundberg) writes:

>In article <1992Jul21.234302.2803@mnemosyne.cs.du.edu> mperlman@nyx.cs.du.edu (Marshal "Airborne" Perlman) writes:
>>Know why we (California) are in IOUs? becuase the CHP is
>>buying fancy mustangs and probes, and gmc syclones.
>>--

>Do you actually believe that they buy all of their new vehicles?  I tend to
>doubt it, in this country of declining individual rights and increased
>police siezures.  All those new cars don't go to the school districts.

Doubt it all you want..you are WRONG. I know as a FACT that the CHP
gets >>MOST<< of their bikes and cars brand new...he'll..irvine pd
bought 50 brand new caprices [like everyone else], but then decided
to get 100 crown vics...and sold the caprices to other PDs for nothin'!

talk about waste of money..our money
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From: martin@dvorak.amd.com (Martin Schuessler)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: ECLIPSE/LASER/TALON PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENTS
Date: 23 Jul 92 13:43:38 GMT
Organization: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Austin, Texas

Howdy, y'all:

Do any of you have experience with FLOWMASTER (or similar) muffler replacements
in the above mentioned cars (or similar) ???? The same goes for the engine
CHIP replacements (are those even available for the Diamond star turbos ?).

I'm interested in these two cheap and easy perfomance upgradesfor my '91
Turbo Eclipse - any replies welcome !!!!

Martin
Newsgroups: rec.autos,rec.autos.tech,rec.driving
From: wiryaman@riscee.pko.dec.com (Santa Wiryaman)
Subject: Re: Rust on underside of Volvo --- flaw in design?
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation, Maynard MA
Date: Tue, 28 Jul 1992 14:24:19 GMT

In article <1992Jul28.041025.1942@emr1.emr.ca> gardell@ccrs.emr.ca (Felix Gardell) writes:
>
>The Question:  The body and underside of this 9-year old
>car are in great shape --- despite years of winter-driving
>(in the harsh Canadian winters where much salt is used on the
>roads).  Only one area of the car has major rust problems:
>The area under the drivers seat :( !! 
>

Could it be because the driver's shoes carry snow, sand and salt into the car?
The dampness of the carpet because of this can be a perfect condition for rust
making.  I once had a '78 Scirocco that had this problem.  The rust ate through
the floor and the metal that holds the driver's seat.  I was not a happy camper
when suddenly the seat went loose.

>
>-- 
>Felix Gardell

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