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From: q1hl@jupiter.sun.csd.unb.ca (Nameless CS Student)
Subject: Re: Jeep Wrangler - bigger tires
Keywords:  Jeep
Organization: University of New Brunswick
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 1992 03:44:29 GMT

In article <1992Sep30.142404.571@spacm1.spac.spc.com> m1comm01@spacm1.spac.spc.com (Bob Straschewski) writes:
>In article <1992Sep29.203901.27766@col.hp.com>, tvervaek@col.hp.com (Tom Vervaeke) writes:
>> I have a 1991 Jeep Wranger with stock 215/75r 15 tires. I live her in
>> Colorado and would like to put larger tires on the vehicle. I've been
>> told that 235/75r 15 is the largest I can go on the stock rims. Beyond
>> that I would need to get wider rims. 
>> Does anyone know what width rims are on my stock car? And, what size
>> should I get if I want to put moderately sized tires on the car now,
>> i.e. 30x10 or 30x9.5 or the like. Not those huge tires seen on some
>> jeeps.  
>
>I weaseled 31x9.50's on mine with no problem ('88).  It had no lift, just 
>Rancho RS5000 all around.  No frame contact, but they will tend to "shave" the 
>rubber fender flares when in engaging in heavy off-road abuse.

I have an '88, and put 31x10.5 tires on the stock rims.
With 2" of lift from an added leaf-spring, and a set of RS5000's
all around, there is no shaving of the flares, although the
tires do rub the edge of the spring if the steering wheel is
pulled to the last 1/4 turn.  I find the ride with the lifted
springs and RS5000's to be quite stiff, and have been thinking
of putting an extra 2" on the spring hangars to stretch the
shocks.  There IS an adjusting bolt to limit the steering travel,
but I've managed to just train myself not to use that last 1/4 turn.
When these tires wear out (Goodyear Wrangler SG), I'll probably go
for bigger.... :-)  I love not having to shovel the driveway.
From: pauls@hpnmdla.sr.hp.com (Paul Stafford)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 1992 19:27:09 GMT
Subject: Re: RPM vs MPG
Organization: Hewlett-Packard, Santa Rosa, CA
Newsgroups: rec.autos

 The missing info is the manifold pressure, which would give you an idea 
 about how much air-fuel mixture is actually being drawn into the cylinders.
From: mshar@mentor.cc.purdue.edu (Mike Mshar)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: Keystone Wheels
Date: 29 Sep 92 05:30:09 GMT
Organization: Purdue University Computing Center

> CENG51@maccvm.corp.mot.com (Craig Witkowski) writes:

>Anybody out there know who can get their hands on some center caps for a set
>of Keystone Black Starspoke rims? I need four caps to fit my 15x7 5 bolt
>Chevy pattern rims and nobody here can find any since Keystone went belly-up
>last year.

Sure. You can find the center caps wherever the theives that took
my Keystone rims are, along with the Trans Am they were attached to.

Seriously, though. Look in the yellow or white pages under auto parts.
Look for a place called "Hubcap World", or something like that. If you
live near a large town or city, there is sure to be one. Judging by the
ones I have been to, I would say that they should have some, probably at
a reasonable price, too.

-- 
|       Michael G. Mshar        | My Life-Long Goal: To keep common sense    |
|   mmshar@mn.ecn.purdue.edu    | alive and keep the idiots from taking over.|
|  mshar@mentor.cc.purdue.edu   |     \\President, Nice Guys Anonymous//     |
|____>>> United States Steel, Mechanical Engineer, Technical Services <<<____|
From: james@koko.csustan.edu (Jonas Grumpy)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: downforce and cornering g's (was which car handles the best?
Date: 27 Sep 92 19:38:22 GMT
Organization: CSU Stanislaus

In article <Sep26.052042.14533@engr.washington.edu> eliot@lanmola.engr.washington.edu (eliot) writes:
>
>[lots deleted]
>
>Actually it does not take a F1 car to generate 1g anymore.  Over in
>Europe there's the Ford Escort RS Cosworth 4x4, claimed to be the
>first production car ever to generate net positive downforce.  It is
>also shod with Pirelli P Zero's.  The Europeans don't care about g
>force measurements much so I don't know the numbers, but with positive
>downforce, going past 1g shouldn't be too difficult given some speed.
>
>which brings up an interesting topic.  with engines getting more and
>more powerful and roads getting more and more clogged, the Escort
>Cosworth's designers decided to trade top speed for cornering power.
>its coefficient of drag is awful, but its cornering power is probably
>unmatched by almost everything else.  i predict that in the future we
>will see more performance cars with big fat wings generating net
>positive downforce and being able to corner way past 1g.
>
>the race for the lowest coefficient of drag is now passe'.  we started
>seeing a reversal of this trend when Porsche went for zero lift first
>then low drag in the 959.  the next race that we see is which car
>maker builds a car that will generate the most downforce.  this would
>in most cases coincide with the highest c.d.!!!  hah!  when the japanese
>jump aboard with the NSX III or the 300 ZX VII or the RX7 V, don't be
>too surprised to see 2g's.  remember, you heard it here first.  :-)
>
>
>eliot

You mean in a few years the Japanese are going to be jumping on the band
wagon the Ferrari F40 started 5! years ago(Yup thats right folks, the F40
is FIVE years old). Wow!1 Leave it to the japanese to take something to
the extreme level of sillyness. We will be lucky if we can still drive
internal combustion engines by the time the japanese get to the NSX 3. 
If the japanese are so techno why dont they start a new trend. How about
the first 190 mph street car to weigh under 1200lb and get 50 mpg. If
they do that first I will develop some respect for their products.
-- 
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28940375892743587293475982734985723984 bottles of beer..
take one down, pass it around
28940375892743587293475982734985723983 bottles of beer on the wall......>>>
From: stx7175@uoft02.utoledo.edu
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: ALFA ALFASUD?
Date: 29 Sep 92 21:43:16 EST
Organization: University of Toledo, Computer Services

Hi,
	Is anybody knows whether ALFA is still producing ALFASUD?
	Just curious.

Fadhil.
From: ksham@aludra.usc.edu (Kam-Cheung Sham)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Audi GT Coupe Owners!?
Date: 2 Oct 1992 07:50:31 -0700
Organization: University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
NNTP-Posting-Host: aludra.usc.edu

I just happen to own a 84 Audi GT coupe. And would like to get to know
other pals out there who is also having one.  So that we may have a 
smaller discussion group and know the group to look for help. 

So please drop me a mail and we may start some discussion anytime.
I know there is not much GT coupe running around but I'm still expecting
your favourable response.


Carlos
A happy owner of Audi

Organization: Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1992 14:37:50 -0400 
From: Janviere S Thuman <jt3u+@andrew.cmu.edu>
Subject: New Dodge Catch-phrase


Here is what the popular Dodge commercial phrase SHOULD be:

Put a new Dodge -new Dodge- in your Garbage.


That seems more appropriate to me!!

Shellie
Newsgroups: rec.autos,rec.autos.driving
From: kevinq@Ingres.COM (Kevin Quinn)
Subject: Re: The Club
Reply-To: kevinq@Ingres.COM (Kevin Quinn)
Organization: Ask Computer Systems Inc., Ingres Division, Alameda CA 94501
Date: 2 Oct 92 00:42:03 GMT

In article <1acubiINNp29@spool.mu.edu> jason@studsys.mscs.mu.edu (Jason Hanson) writes:
>The school I attend offers The Club as a lease (indefinite) for $20.  This
Many discount stores offer the thing for no more than $35.  Check around...

>they work?  Also, my car has a steering wheel lock built in (one of those that
>won't turn without the keys in the ignition)... Will this help me?
Nah.  Only takes a fews seconds with a dent puller to pop most steering locks.


kbq

--
Kevin Quinn                         | kevinq@ingres.com
                                    | {mtzinu,pacbell,ll-winken,sun}!ingres.com
My opinions are my own.  Should you think otherwise, think again.
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From: nathanc@leland.Stanford.EDU (Nathan Chan)
Subject: Nissan Altima --- any impressions?
Organization: DSG, Stanford University, CA 94305, USA
Date: Fri, 2 Oct 92 15:52:37 GMT

I am considering purchasing a compact-to-mid-size 4-door.
I had pretty much restricted consideration to Honda Accord or Civic,
Mazda 626, or Toyota Camry. But now I see ads for this new-for-93 Nissan
Altima. I've seen one fairly positive magazine review so far.
Has anyone out there had experience with this car? (i.e. roominess,
handling, safety, general impressions of quality as compared to the
competition)
Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks.

Nathan Chan
(nathanc@leland.stanford.edu)
Organization: University of Central Florida--Computer Services
Date: Monday, 28 Sep 1992 14:57:34 EST
From: <MREED@UCF1VM.BITNET>
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: Caution: Don't lend or borrow a car!
 <1992Sep24.235826.19823@hubcap.clemson.edu>

PREVIOUS INSURANCE AND RESPONSABILITY STUFF DELETED:

Well here in Florida state insurance regs require the insurance
to cover all licensed drivers living in your household. They ask
if there are any drivers living at your residence have ever been
convicted of a DUI or had their license suspended, if you do and
you tell them, they can charge you a high risk rate or sign a
waiver that says if anyone but you are driving the can and are
involved in an accident they are not financially liable, in
effect voiding your insurance coverage.

                                       Mike - Orlando, FL
Newsgroups: rec.autos
From: Adam Quiggle <ALQ1@cornell.edu>
Subject: Re: Chevy Cavalier
Nntp-Posting-User: @cornell.edu
X-Date: Fri, 02 Oct 92 20: 00:05 GMT
Organization: Cornell University
X-Useragent: Nuntius v1.1.1d3
Date: Fri, 2 Oct 1992 18:42:17 GMT

In article <891078p.6.717264565@ace.acadiau.ca> Trevor Perkins,
891078p@ace.acadiau.ca writes:
>   I have driven a 1989 Z24 (2.8L mpfi 5-spd) and a variety of the base 
>cavaliers from 86-90.  IMHO the only similarity between the Z24 and the
base 
>models is name only ( and some external body styling ).  The standard
models 
>are trash, but the Z24 is one awesome car and more than a match for any
4-
>cyl. ( can't come close to my 5.0L Mustang, though.  but that is a
diferent 
>story ).

I agree, I have an 1988 Z24, and it is very quick.  However, when it
comes to the 8 cylinder cars (Camarao's/Mustangs/etc) I don't even bother
trying.  So my question is, has anybody ever heard of anyone putting a V8
of some sort into a Z24?  I've heard of 5.0's being put in Miata's, so it
would seem a lot easier to get a 5.7 into a Z24.  What kind of problems
would I run into?  Does anybody have any suggestions as to who could do
it in the Upstate New York region?  Any comments would be appreciated. 
(Talk about a sleeper!
Newsgroups: rec.autos
From: dclayton@bnr.ca (Don Clayton)
Subject: Re:  Wanna be disgusted?
Reply-To: dclayton@bnr.ca (Don Clayton)
Organization: Bell-Northern Research Ltd.
Distribution: can
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1992 16:42:22 GMT

In article <1992Sep28.123020.28685@bmerh85.bnr.ca>, seymour@bnr.ca (Jeffrey Seymour) writes:
|> Hello Networld.  Here is some trully agravating info 4 U. 
|> 
|> Those of us in Canada have been getting reamed with taxes lately- especially if you 
|> reside in Ontario.  Starting October 1st Ontario is not going to believe you when you 
|> try to get a second hand car registered - with respect to the purchase price.  On this
|> date new legislation goes into affect whereby the tax paid on licencing will be computed
|> on the sales agreement price or a value in some bullshit book -which ever is more.  I'm 
|> serious.

So you won't be able to write two receipts for cars anymore (one for tax and one for
insurance) or sell your car to your wife for $1 and expect to pay $0.15 in tax?  In other
words they are keeping people from cheating the system and forcing them to pay their
fair share.  One of the reasons we pay such high taxes is because so many people try to
cheat the system with tactics like this.  I don't like someone else setting the value of
my used car, but I like people who pull this crap even less.

|> I think thats enough for me. Time to start looking into that transfer to the U.S..
|> 
|> bitch bitch bitch

I'll miss you :)

Don
My brain, my thoughts, my words.
If I had a million dollars, I'd buy you a K-car (a nice reliant automobile),
If I had a million dollars, I'd buy you a fur coat
  (but not a real fur coat, that's cruel),
If I had a million dollars, we wouldn't have to eat Kraft Dinner
  (but we would eat Kraft Dinner), of course we would, we'd just eat more. - BNL
From: smith@ctron.com (Larry Smith)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: FWD vs. RWD, Which is best.
Date: 29 Sep 92 19:03:58 GMT
Reply-To: smith@ctron.com
Organization: Cabletron Systems, Inc.

In article <13361@texsun.Central.Sun.COM>, dbernard@thewho.Central.Sun.COM (Dave Bernard) writes:
>>Handling might be the other factor. FWD handles better in the snow because
>>of the weight from the engine and transaxle on the front end. RWD seem to
>>handle badly in the snow because of less weight in the trunk area.
>>RWD usual have one turning power wheel (posi has two). FWD has two turning
>>wheels.

>But couldn't a RWD neutralize the snow advantage simply by stacking a couple
>hundred pounts of sand bags in the trunk (over the rear wheels)?

Snow driving is such a matter of taste.  In general, FWD in snow will give
you a bit of an advantage because the steering wheels are driven and can
pull you in the desired direction.  This advantage disappears in any context
which shifts the car's center of balance backwards, off the drive wheels.  This
includes going uphill and quick acceleration, both of which will tend to unload
the drive wheels, reducing traction (it also happens when trailering, _never_
trailer your snowmobiles uphill in a Taurus...).  This is the opposite of RWD
cars, where acceleration, uphill and trailers all put additional weight over
the drive wheels (as do the suggested sand bags) and that _increases_ traction
in RWD cars.

It should be noted that anything that unloads the front wheels in a RWD car
will also cause a loss of cornering.  The loss of traction on the front wheels
is a "fail safe" - if you hit something, you will hit it dead on, the safest
way to hit anything in a modern car.  The nature of RWD, however, admits of the
possibility of slewing the car around to a new vector ("steering with the right
foot") and perhaps avoiding an impact altogether.  This may save you an
accident, but if it doesn't, you will likely plow in sideways - the worst
possible way to hit something in a modern car.  In FWD drive cars, the greater
traction in front, especially in turning, may cause lift-throttle oversteer,
bringing the back end around and causing a sideways impact.

Moral1: whatever you drive, learn how it handles and don't exceed the limits.
Moral2: If you refuse to learn moral1, buy all-wheel-drive.

Larry Smith (smith@ctron.com)  No, I don't speak for Cabletron.  Need you ask?
-
How about we all do something reasonable?  I bet that'll confuse 'em!
From: leonglaw@hpsgm2.sgp.hp.com (Lawrence LEONG)
Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1992 11:50:55 GMT
Subject: Re: Mercury Capri opinions?
Organization: HP Singapore
Newsgroups: rec.autos

In rec.autos, jeannine@skyline.esd.sgi.com (Jeannine Smith) writes:

|Anyone out there have opinions (good, bad, indifferent) about
|the Mercury Capri convertible? Is it fun to drive? Is it

I think this is sold here as the Ford Capri XR2.

|reliable? I've heard rumours that the Capri isn't selling well 
|and may be discontinued in the U.S. Anyone have any confirmation?

Huh?  It's advertised as the best selling convertible in the US.  What gives?
Mere advertising puff?

lawrence

|
|I'm in the market for a 2+2 convertible, more "sporty car"
|than pure "sports car". Something that is fun to drive,
|handles curves well, but still gets decent gas mileage,
|has someplace to put the baby seat, and can be bought for 
|US$13-18k.
|
|There doesn't seem to be much to choose from.
|The Mazda Miata, Honda Del Sol and a host of other choices
|lack the critical back seat.  The Volkswagen Cabriolet
|seems like an ancient design, Toyota Celica convertibles
|start over $20k, Ford Mustangs are lethargic with the 
|4-cylinder engine and gas-guzzlers with the V8.
|
|Thanks for any input,
|
|	- jeannine smith
From: cf947@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Chun-Hung Wan)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: Opinion wanted on Mazda MX-6 LS and Honda Prelude Si
Date: 28 Sep 1992 02:37:03 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA)
Reply-To: cf947@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Chun-Hung Wan)
NNTP-Posting-Host: hela.ins.cwru.edu


In a previous article, mbs@allegra.att.com (Mani B. Srivastava) says:

>I am planning to buy a new car, and have narrowed my choice to
>between a Mazda MX-6 LS (1993) and a Honda Prelude Si (1992),
>but am having a hard time deciding between the two. Based
>on the car alone I like the MX-6 LS better. However, I am concerned
>about Mazda's reliability - Honda seems to be more reputed for
>reliability. It may just be a latent bias on my part, particularly
>knowing that MX-6 is a "domestic" car.
>
>Therefore, I would like to solicit opinions on the two cars - and
>in particular any positive/negative experiences from the MX-6 LS
>owners. Any suggestions/opinions/comparisons would be greatly
>appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Mani
>
>===========================================================
>name : Mani B. Srivastava
>post : AT&T Bell Laboratories
>       600 Mountain Avenue, Murray Hill, NJ 07974-0636
>email: mbs@research.att.com
>phone: (908)-582-7766 (W)        (201)-301-2093 (H)
>===========================================================
>

Although I have not driven either of these two cars,  one point to note
would be that most of the major car publications in the States, Britain and
Australia have compared these two cars and have chosen the MX-6 over
the Honda.  As for reliability, Mazda is now up there with Honda or at 
least very close to Honda. 
-- 
A motion picture major at the Brooks Institute of Photography, CA
Santa Barbara and a foreign student from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

"The mind is the forerunner of all states."
Newsgroups: rec.autos
From: phr@telebit.com (Paul Rubin)
Subject: Re: Escort DSP vs. Passport 3200?
Organization: Telebit Corporation; Sunnyvale, CA, USA
	<1992Sep23.161628.17205@news.mentorg.com>
	<Bv3HqE.F9o@news.cso.uiuc.edu> <1992Sep24.225903.20819@spdc.ti.com>
Date: 28 Sep 92 23:49:17

	^^^^^^^^ If you report it stolen and give CM the serial # they
    will return it to you and they are supposed to notify the police.
    I'm not sure that they actually notify the police but I have a
    friend who had his returned by CM after it was stolen and sent in
    for repair. It's great when something actually works for the good
    and in your favor. Of course YMMV.

If I used a radar detector, I'm not sure I'd want the police notified.
I don't think it would improve my chances of getting it back, in any case.
From: sly9y@cc.usu.edu
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: Ranger Rear End?
Date: 2 Oct 92 11:38:01 MDT
Organization: Utah State University

In article <1992Oct1.050811.6420@uc.msc.edu>, jwabik@uc.msc.edu (Jeff Wabik) writes:
> Does anyone know the size of the limited slip rear end of a 1990 
> Ford Ranger small pickup?   I think its a standard issue Ford 8.8", but
> I can't verify this.  I'm looking to buy a replacment limited slip unit
> before winter -- the Ford LS product sucks big green donkey dicks, and
> is completely ineffective (worn out) at 40k miles.

From what I understand, the Rangers had 7.5" diffs.  We have an 84, and I 
think that is what it has, however, yours is quite newer and may be different.

Pete
> 
> Any help or pointers appreciated.  e/mail, if you would, please.
> 
> Thanks..
> 
> 	-Jeff
> 
> --
> Jeff Wabik				E/Mail:	 jwabik@msc.edu
> Minnesota Supercomputer Center 		AT&T:    +1 612 626 0211
> Minneapolis, MN  			FAX:     +1 612 624 6550
Newsgroups: rec.autos
From: heff@apollo.hp.com 
Subject: Classic 'Tangs
Date: Fri, 2 Oct 1992 14:40:40 GMT
Reply-To: heff@apollo.hp.com 
Organization: Hewlett-Packard Laboratories



I'm thinking about buying a classic Mustang, but I'm hardly an
expert or mechanic (although I have been learning to wrench a
bit since buying my bike).  What type of questions should I be 
asking about '66-'68 Mustangs to attempt to find one that will run?

Should I wad this idea into a little ball and throw it into the
circular file?  Or should I just learn how to repair and rebuild
engines first?  Is it a _really_ stupid idea to buy one of these
as winter's approaching?  Or is there rust-proofing that will 
protect a rust-free body from the salt?



Jeff Oesterle

'82 Yamaha Vision 550
================
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Newsgroups: rec.autos
From: jcyuhn@crchh574.BNR.CA (James Yuhn)
Subject: Re: SHO Engine
Reply-To: jcyuhn@crchh574.BNR.CA (James Yuhn)
Organization: Bell-Northern Research Ltd.
Distribution: na
Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1992 13:55:28 GMT

In article <1992Sep29.194929.17077@galileo.cc.rochester.edu>,
awds_ltd@uhura.cc.rochester.edu (ClarkKent) writes:
|>-another word on the Taurus SHO v6-
|>
|>I got my Ford Motorsports catalogue recently:-)  
|>You can BUY a complete SHO engine, including the acc. pulleys,
|>a/c compressor, wiring harness, and computer.  The price?  
|>Gee, they didn't list any prices in the catalogue.  Call Lou
|>Fusz wholesale parts, they usually carry parts at about 20% less
|>than Ford retail, maybe more if you give them a number from the
|>Motorsports catalogue.  I'm sure we'd all love to hear from someone
|>who successfully installs one of these in a Probe!
|>
|>		Adam Edwards

 I seem to remember reading in Autoweek, or some such magazine
 that SHO engines were available from Ford Motorsport.
 This was probably two years ago. The price - A cool ten grand.
 (Ouch, better baby that motor - it's worth more than the rest
 of the car. But then, we SHO owners already knew that...)
 
 Jim
From: DKAMERUD@cmsa.gmr.com
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: police car collectors club
Date: 29 Sep 92 20:34:55 GMT
Organization: GM Research Labs

This seems like an unusual hobby to me, but if anyone wants it here is the
address of the Police Car Owners of America: P.O.Box 480021, Kansas City MO
64148-0021.  Phone 816-941-7358.  Their official newsletter "The Rapsheet"
is published quarterly.
From: ilh@lcs.mit.edu (Lee Hetherington)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: FWD vs. RWD, Which is best.
Date: 1 Oct 92 14:23:42 GMT
Reply-To: ilh@lcs.mit.edu
Organization: MIT/LCS Spoken Language Systems

In article <lck86nINNd4a@exodus.Eng.Sun.COM>
chrisp@regenmeister.Sun.COM (Chris Prael) writes:
   FWD cannot be tuned to true neutral steering.

Why not?  Back that statement up, please.
--

                                Lee Hetherington
                                ilh@lcs.mit.edu
Newsgroups: rec.autos