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From: orr@epcot.spdc.ti.com (Ken Orr)
Subject: Re: Question about buying American?
Organization: TI Semiconductor Process and Design Center
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1992 21:00:26 GMT

In article <BxxI2D.32A@news.cso.uiuc.edu> djm48887@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (Dan Moisson) writes:
>I have a question about buying American cars.  I am sure if we all
>could find the perfect vehicle for us that was produced by
>an American car manufacturer, we would.  Like, helping our
>country out if possible.  Therefore, knowing the situation
>with the Diamond Star and other "joint" ventures, is there
>any advantage to the good ole' U.S. to buy say a Plymouth Laser
>over a Mitsubishi Elcipse?  Or Stealth vs. 3000GT?  ie, would it
>help the US more by buying a US name plate??
>

     Nope, I don't think so. As far as the Diamond Stars go,all three,
Laser,Talon,Eclipse are built at the same plant in Illinois. The Stealth/3000gt
are built in Japan. I guess now that Mitsu has bought out Chryslers' interest
in Diamond Star they're all Japanese in a round-a-bout way. 

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From: rambler@pnet51.orb.mn.org (Dan Meyer)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: Stick VS Auto.
Date: 21 Nov 92 16:45:02 GMT
Organization: People-Net [pnet51], Minneapolis, MN.

aas7@po.CWRU.Edu (Andrew A. Spencer) writes:
>
>
>
>mjarvi@vipunen.hut.fi (Mikko I J{rvi) writes:
>
>>    If a completely normal human doesnt learn how to drive whit stick in
>> 15 min. he/she is an IDIOT. So what is the problem in US of A ??
>> 
>> P.S Am I the only one who is annoyed from the lack of engine brakeing while
>>     driveing automatic?
>
>no..but is kinda annoying that when you let up on the gas..they just coast..
>and sometimes even feel like they are going on w/o you...that sux!..but it is

No engine braking when driving an automatic? There is a lever that will
select a lower gear ( similar to the one on a manual transmission ) 
that you can pull down into a lower gear. 

One big difference is that you cannot accidently grab low gear at 80 mph
and grenade your engine!!!

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From: greg@cherokee.b23b.ingr.com (Greg Moritz)
Subject: Stats on Auto fatalities - selected nations
Reply-To: greg@cherokee.b23b.ingr.com (Greg Moritz)
Organization: Dazix, An Intergraph Company
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1992 13:09:45 GMT

Saw a recent chart on Auto fatalities (deaths per 160 million kilometers):

      US         2100
      UK         2500
      Germany    2700 (old West)
      Japan      3000
      Mexico    15500

I took these numbers from a graph, so they are probably off by a little.
They are materially correct for comparison purposes.


And on a related note:    :^(

Lawyers per 100,000 population:

      US          315
      GDR         200
      Chile       105
      Japan       100
      UK          100
      India        30
      Malaysia     10
       
These were all the nations that were listed.
Newsgroups: rec.autos
From: mjarvi@vipunen.hut.fi (Mikko I J{rvi)
Subject: Re: highly desirable cars not sold in the US (was INFFINITI vs BMW
Reply-To: mjarvi@vipunen.hut.fi (Mikko I J{rvi)
Organization: Helsinki University of Technology
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1992 08:57:52 GMT



More to the list:

Toyota Crown
Volvo 400 series

..and  Peugeot 106 XR . Really fun car to drive
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From: jnielsen@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (John F Nielsen)
Subject: Re: Dealer List/Cost-Max SE/XGE-Camry LE-Volvo Gl 4dr
Organization: The Ohio State University
Distribution: usa
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1992 14:23:22 GMT

In article <lgojr1INN92k@exodus.Eng.Sun.COM> tut@cairo.Eng.Sun.COM (Bill "Bill" Tuthill) writes:
>tedebear@leland.Stanford.EDU (Theodore Chen) writes:
>> 
>> the [Volvo 850] GLT is intended to be a sporty sedan (well, as sporty
>> as volvo can get).  it bases at $24,450 which is rather higher than
>> the maxima and the camry.
>
>Maybe, but by the time you add A/C, cruise control, perhaps V6 engine,
>and especially ABS to the Camry, you're way over $20k.  All are standard
>on the Volvo 850 (actually the engine is 5 cylinder).  I didn't look
>closely at the Maxima because it has motorized seatbelts, but I believe
>the situation is similar.  Also, neither Camry nor Maxima is available
>with passenger-side airbag and side impact protection system.
>

Hold on here, you can get that on a Camry DX for $18k plus tax and title.
Even a top of the line XLE with sunroof, power everything, alloy wheels,
etc. would be around $21k plus tax and title.

(after just finishing talking with a Toyota salesperson)

That in my book is not well over $20k.

john
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Newsgroups: rec.autos
From: norcott_bill@tandem.com (Bill Norcott)
Subject: Re: Are new cars typically blemished?
Reply-To: norcott_bill@tandem.com (Bill Norcott)
Organization: Tandem Computers, Inc.
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1992 23:35:09 GMT

In article <1992Nov17.222825.28074@riacs.edu>, ben@neti.arc.nasa.gov (Ben Chang) writes:
|>     I recently purchased a new vehicle and had noticed that the paint,
|> some of the trim, and the rear bumper had spots similar to water spots.
|> I took the car back to the dealer to ask them what caused the spots.

What make of car is it?

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Newsgroups: rec.autos
From: hugo@bluehau.bubble.org (Hugo Bueno)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: HOW TO AVOID HITTING THE WALL IN GARAGE
Keywords: tires
Date: 21 Nov 92 01:47:45 GMT
Organization: The Blue House

fano@zoo1.ils.nwu.edu (Andy Fano) says:
>
>> ehsan@attila.weitek.COM (Ehsan Kalami) writes:
>> > 
>> > hi, I am sure a lot of people have a similar problem. Where can one buy
>> > blocks of cement/concrete so that we know how far to drive a car into
>> > garage. similar to one found in parking lots?
>> > thanks.
>
>
>The most ingenious solution I've seen to this problem is
>to hang a tennis ball from the ceiling of the garage so
>that it touches the windshield of your car just at the point
>you should stop.
>
>-andy
Another easy solution is to put one or two old tires on the back
wall of the garage. Even if you do touch them, the car will
not be damaged.

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Newsgroups: rec.autos,rec.autos.driving,rec.autos.tech
From: serafin@epcot.spdc.ti.com (Mike Serafin)
Subject: Re: Calling all toyota 1 ton owners
Organization: TI Semiconductor Process and Design Center
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1992 21:35:03 GMT

In article <1992Nov18.144521.1@sscvx1.ssc.gov> schludermann@sscvx1.ssc.gov writes:
>   I'm curious about what other toyota 1 ton pickup owners have to say about
>the reliablity of these tough little trucks. Things like what how fast things
>are wearing out and such.
>
1 TON Toyota pickups?  Is that carrying capacity or max gross weight :-)?

Xref: sparky rec.autos:27035 rec.autos.tech:15544
From: fazio@smoke.brl.mil (Peter Fazio)
Newsgroups: rec.autos,rec.autos.tech
Subject: Test
Keywords: Test
Date: 17 Nov 92 17:08:01 GMT
Followup-To: rec.autos
Organization: U.S. Army Ballistic Research Lab (BRL), APG, MD.


   Please ignore this test.


                     P.F.
From: mshar@mentor.cc.purdue.edu (Mike Mshar)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: Stick VS Auto.
Keywords: HOW STUPID CAN A MAN BE
Date: 17 Nov 92 22:18:19 GMT
Organization: Purdue University Computing Center

> mjarvi@vipunen.hut.fi (Mikko I J{rvi) writes:

>    If a completely normal human doesnt learn how to drive whit stick in
> 15 min. he/she is an IDIOT. So what is the problem in US of A ??
> 
> P.S Am I the only one who is annoyed from the lack of engine brakeing while
>     driveing automatic?

Well, did you ever try using the D2 and D1 positions on an automatic?? It
appears not. If you shift into low gear at 40 mph or so, believe me, you
will get all the engine braking you need.

As to learning stick, yes it is simple. I learned in a 1982 Chevy half ton
with a COLUMN shift and mechanical clutch. Even with these incredibly
unmanagable items, it still only took me about a day to learn how to drive
the thing well. That is why it sometimes annoys me when people brag about
how they are such good drivers because they can drive a manual. Especially
if that manual has a nice, easy to shift five speed and a feather-touch
hydraulic clutch. When they can manipulate a column shift three speed in
heavy traffic, then they can brag.  :-)

Mike
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Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
From: sorlin@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Steven J Orlin)
Subject: Re: Car Computers/Modified Chips
Keywords: computers, chips, controllers
Organization: The Ohio State University
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 1992 00:09:51 GMT



     Let this serve anyone thinking of buying a "modified" chip for their
car's computer.
     I was once foolish enough to put a "mod" chip in my Buick Regal.
     Results?  The car knocked like you wouldn't believe, and it never did 
before.  I lost much power, and to top it off, it stalled my car out on the
highway.  Needless to say, I was pissed at having to change chips on the
burm.  Biggest waste of money in my life. ---And yes it was the right one!
     Not convincing enough for a friend, he put a chip in his 1990 Mustang GT
Results?  Ran like complete crap.  And convinced him for life.
     The moral here is: you can't make your car something its not-------
even though the Chip manufacturers want you to think that.


--my personal experiences---sorlin@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu
From: crmeyer@voodoo.physics.ucsb.edu
Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
Subject: Re: Engine swap in Jaguar
Date: 21 Nov 92 07:49:56 GMT
Organization: UCSB Physics Department

In article <Bxz228.M17@trc.amoco.com>, zrol01@trc.amoco.com (Richard O. Lindsay) writes...
>Has anyone out there done an engine conversion on a Jaguar 
>XJ-S? 



I have not done a conversion but I did research it for a bit. John's Kitty
Cars of Texas has a great catalog regarding their kits for Jag engine
conversions (Usually Chevy 350/ Turbo 350). They are supposidly bolt in. 
Their address can be found in Hemmings Motor News.


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Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
From: schotk@marcus.its.rpi.edu (Kevin Douglas Schott)
Subject: quality paint job
Summary: can it be done yourself 
Keywords: paint
Organization: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY
Distribution: usa
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1992 19:33:59 GMT

Say I wanted a *very* nice paint job on a relatively small part
(for example, motorcycle gas tank or frame, single fender, etc.).
Is it possible to do the job myself or is it best to take it to a
shop?  I'm relatively adventuresome and do ok with a wrench, but
I don't have big $$ to put out for equipment.  Is $$ (i.e. high $
paint and equipment) the biggest factor in a nice finish or is skill
and patients?

Thanks.
From: c23st@kocrsv01.delcoelect.com (Spiros Triantafyllopoulos)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
Subject: Re: Funny sounds from 1985 Civic's front end
Date: 18 Nov 92 14:12:51 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Delco Electronics Corp.

In article <1992Nov18.053703.16574@iscnvx.lmsc.lockheed.com> LJ09735@LMSC5.IS.LMSC.LOCKHEED.COM (Jeff Schaefer) writes:
>> The first is a wailing sound when I back up the car. Does not make any
>> difference whether I back up straight, or curve, hot/cold. It stops
>> after 20-30 feet. It's quite embarassing :-)
>> 
>> The second is a sloght grinding, metal on metal noise coming off the
>> front end that goes away when I hit the brakes. It is not like I am
>> grinding stones or anything, it is not loud. It occurs at varying speeds,
>> usually between 35-60 mph. 

>Chances are good that one or more CV joints are dying.  I had similar sounds 
>emminating from the front of my 1980 Honda and replacing the joints cured it.
>Another way to check is to find an empty parking lot, stop the car, turn the 
>wheels all the way to the left and then slowly start moving.  If you hear a
>muted grinding/clicking sound then the outside right joint is gone.  Repeat the
>procedure to the right to find out the condition of the left joint.  It is 
>much more straight forward to replace the whole driveshaft instead of replacing
>individual joints, though. Especially since your car has so many miles on it!
>Hope this helps!!

It does not.... No clicking at all, no wailing if driven forward; Wailing
if driven in reverse, either straight or turning, quite loud. 

The hissing noice is there while driving *only*. Well, I'll take it in 
and see what the repair bill will be. The hissing sound may be just
the struts because it only happens consistently on crappy roads; on
freshly repaved roads it barely occurs.

Thanks for the suggestion... I'll keep you posted!

Spiros



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From: jslee@nrtc.nrtc.northrop.com (John Lee <jslee>)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech,rec.autos
Subject: Re: remove inside rear-view mirror - HOW?
Date: 18 Nov 92 02:01:16 GMT
Reply-To: jslee@nrtc.nrtc.northrop.com (John Lee)
Followup-To: rec.autos.tech
Distribution: na


>How do I remove the old mirror without breaking the windshield?  Is

	I presume the mirror isn't screwed onto a metal mounting
"button" that is glued to the glass. I think most US cars are that
way now.

	Anyway, how about a heat gun to soften the glue? The glue is
probably rated only at the highest expected outdoor temperature, nowhere
near a 250 degree heat gun.

JSLee
Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
Subject: Re: Old cars, emissions, engine size and carb tuning...
From: dave.williams@chaos.lrk.ar.us (Dave Williams) 
Date: 19 Nov 92 14:30:00 GMT
Reply-To: dave.williams@chaos.lrk.ar.us (Dave Williams) 
Distribution: world
Organization: The Courts of Chaos * 501-985-0059 * Public Access Usenet


-> which is real nice by DFI ( Digitial Fuel Injection ) which is now a
...
-> and I have seen it used on 300+ HP engines. If there is alot of
-> interest in this I will get the Mfg address and/or phone number and
-> post it here.

 Please do.
                                                                          
Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
From: dilmore@cray.com (Robert J. Dilmore)
Subject: Jag auto trans
Organization: Cray Research, Inc.
Distribution: usa
Date: 16 Nov 92 08:31:47 CST

   I'm still trying to wipe the permagrin off my face..

   This weekend my mom came down with her 92 Jag XJS conv. with the 
12 cylinder engine. I had heard that if you keep it in 1st that the
shift will be at redline instead of at 3500 as it is when it is in 
Drive. Well I tried it and let me tell you it was AWSOME! The car
torqued right up to 85, tires squeeled shifted into 2nd and just went
right up to 130 mph until it chirped the tires again and just kept 
going like it was never going to stop... 
    Is there any other type of transmission that operates like this?
I mean the part about keeping it in first and leaving it there.

BTW the 1993 conv 12v is going to be over 90 grand!

Robert
Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1992 20:11:57 -0500 
From: Stephen James Kendrish <sk4k+@andrew.cmu.edu>
Subject: Sub-frame connectors

      Does anyone out there know if sub-frame connectors are made for
3rd generation F-body cars  (Trans Am in particular)?  If so, who sells
them?  Any help would be very appreciated.  Thanks.

Steve
From: Michel_Denber.WBST147@xerox.com
Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
Subject: Re: Fix rear-window defroster?
Date: 18 Nov 1992 11:14:07 -0600
Organization: UTexas Mail-to-News Gateway
NNTP-Posting-Host: cs.utexas.edu

	"Are there known techniques or kits?"

Your local auto parts store should have a kit that contains a teensy bottle of
copper paint and a little stencil.  K-Mart has 'em too.  You clean the area,
position the stencil over the gap, and dab on the paint.  I've done it - works
fine, no problems.  Or if you know anyone in the PWB repair department, you can
borrow some of the silver paint they use to repair broken traces on boards.

			- Michel

denber.wbst147@xerox.com
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From: andyh@chaos.cs.brandeis.edu (Andrew J. Huang)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech,rec.autos
Subject: Re: remove inside rear-view mirror - HOW?
Date: 17 Nov 92 16:37:35 GMT
Organization: Brandeis University

>In a previous article, pete@wvus.org (Pete Gregory) says:
>
>Hi - I just bought a factory replacement rear-view mirror for my 1969
>Porsche - the old mirror is broken but still glued to the windshield
>with whatever epoxy they used 23 years ago.
>
>How do I remove the old mirror without breaking the windshield?  Is
>there something that will dissolve the old epoxy but not the glass?
>
>Thanks...

Instead of removing the entire mirror assembly, try replacing only the
broken part.  Some mirror assemblies have only a mounting block
that is stuck to the window and the rest of the assembly is attached
by set screw.  Others have a double pivot link that can be disassembled.

You should also note that glass adhesives are very picky about what
they will stick to.  If you don't prep well enough you'll find the
new mirror on the floor in a few months.  I think you would be better
off leaving the 23 year old attachment on the glass.

-andy
From: frank@marvin.contex.com (Frank Perdicaro)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
Subject: Re: source for traffic signs?
Date: 18 Nov 92 23:02:19 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Xyvision Design Systems

In article <BxvMGB.E7o@Interlan.com> powell@interlan.interlan.com (Glen D. Powell) writes:
>Does anyone know of a source for "official" looking traffic signs?
>
Yes.

Misco Safety Supply.  They have a 1-800 number.  Call information.  
I have a few "NO PARKING" and "HANDICAPPED PARKING" signs if you want
them cheap.  Brand new, smallish -- like 12"x18".

Also try SETON Identification Products.  They make signs. All kinds.
1-800-243-6623.

Alternatly, I got a catalog recently that had specalty signs made up
to US DOT "Yellow Sign" standards.  Things like "CAT CROSSING" and 
"OLD FART IN ROAD".  These were real, and suitable expensive.

Have Fun.

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Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
From: andyh@chaos.cs.brandeis.edu (Andrew J. Huang)
Subject: Volvo main bearings
Keywords: fi fuel injection backpressure exhaust
Organization: Brandeis University
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1992 16:03:12 GMT

Anybody want to guess how long a Volvo 4cyl will last with blown
mains?

My father drove it without oil for roughly 10mis until it got too hot
to run (perhaps seized, perhaps not, I wasn't there).

The compression is still fine (amazing!) but there's a good bit of rod
or bearing knock.

So, how many miles before a piston tries to impregnate an intake
valve?

Its a `76 with 150Kmi, in good shape except for this incident.

(The engine mount broke and the engine fell down denting the oil
filter against the frame.  A few miles of running caused the filter to
leak.  So when the oil light went on my father threw in two quarts and
forgot about it.  Next day, off he goes.  So what if the oil light
comes on again.  "I just put in two quarts, its fine."  Twenty miles
later, clakety, clakety, clok, clok, URK!)

The person who guesses closest to the mileage when catastrophic damage
occurs will receive the dented oil filter as a trophy.

-andy
From: leonglaw@hpsgm2.sgp.hp.com (Lawrence LEONG)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
Subject: Re: Mech ABS retrofit (ABS-TRAX)
Date: 20 Nov 92 07:53:44 GMT
Organization: HP Singapore

I forgot to mention, the company claims that you can get an insurance
reduction if this is fitted to your car.

lawrence

In rec.autos.tech, leonglaw@hpsgm2.sgp.hp.com (Lawrence LEONG) writes:

|I've just seen a mechanical ABS retrofit.  Its called "ABS-TRAX" and is
|supposed to be derived from aircraft systems.  Have you heard of it, and if
|so, any data-points or anecdotes?
|
|The system consists of a small pressurised chamber which fastens (one per 
|brake circuit) onto the master cylinder output, somewhat like a reserviour.
|The chamber contains a pressurised Nitrogen chamber and diagphram; when the
|brake fluid hits a pre-set pressure (supposed to be within 5-10% of lockup),
|a valve will actuate to relieve the pressure and keep the wheels on the 
|threshold of skidding (somewhat similar to threshold braking).  Under normal
|braking, it is supposed to not activate.
|
|There is no speed sensor like the electronic versions.  Since this device 
|works on a principle similar to threshold braking (I think), it appears to
|be better than electronic ABS, no?
|
|The sales guy could not tell me how/what was used to determine the threshold 
|nor the method of pressure relief.
|
|This system is supposed to in use on aircraft, and is supposed to reduce 
|braking distances by up to 30%.  Its also supposed to be DOT certified (for
|what its worth).  The company claims to have sold 15000 units in US alone.
|
|
|Does anyone have any experience with this?  Does this system sound viable? 
|Is this really used in aircraft?  Should I part with good money for this?
|
|(price is approx US$620, incl installation).
|
|comments/suggestions welcome.
|lawrence
|leonglaw@hpsgm2.sgp.hp.com
|
Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
Subject: Triumph Spitfire idle problem
From: dave.williams@chaos.lrk.ar.us (Dave Williams) 
Date: 19 Nov 92 11:20:00 GMT
Reply-To: dave.williams@chaos.lrk.ar.us (Dave Williams) 
Distribution: world
Organization: The Courts of Chaos * 501-985-0059 * Public Access Usenet


-> with HS4 carburettors (From 1500 MKV Spit) and a Triumphtune 4-2-1
...
-> Although it idles ok at first (at about 850-950 rpm), after about
-> ten seconds the idle starts to fall, and the engine stalls, unless I
-> rev it a bit. After another ten seconds of idling, the same happens.

 Sounds like you need to clean and adjust the carbs.