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From: 891078p@ace.acadiau.ca (Trevor Perkins)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: Tire fixing help
Date: 16 Apr 92 16:13:03 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: Acadia University

In article <1992Apr15.185725.8607@scott.skidmore.edu> jreiser@scott.skidmore.edu (jason reiser) writes:
>From: jreiser@scott.skidmore.edu (jason reiser)
>Subject: Re: Tire fixing help
>Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1992 18:57:25 GMT

>kev@osf.org (Kevin Till) writes:
>> Hi,
>>       My girlfriend drove my Honda Accord and hit the curb. The wall of a
>> front tire was damaged with a hole of about 1/4 inch hole(only the
>outside wall). Now the tire is leaking very very slowly. Is there anyway I can fix the tire without replacing it? (it's only six-month old?

>From my experience, it is usually the case that sidewall tire damage
>is fatal.  I had a tiny hole in the sidewall of a Goodyear GT+4 on my
>Eclipse from a piece of glass.  Unfortunately, I had to buy a new
>tire.  From what I was told, a plug will not stay in place if inserted
>into the sidewall as it does in the tread.  Sorry to dissapoint you.

>                                - Jason Reiser

That's Funny !  I was told the same thing when I got a hole in the sidewall 
of a tire (snow tire) on my Mustang.  I didn't want to buy a new tire unless 
it was absolutely necessary so I told them to try.  TWO YEARS later and it 
is still going strong.  
                                 -> C. Trevor Perkins
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From: tedebear@leland.Stanford.EDU (Theodore Chen)
Subject: Re: Passing cars on the right...why?
Organization: DSG, Stanford University, CA 94305, USA
Distribution: usa
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 92 08:22:31 GMT

In article <181034@pyramid.pyramid.com> lstowell@pyrnova.pyramid.com (Lon Stowell) writes:
>In article <1992Apr10.170843.12410@cbnewsi.cb.att.com> acura@cbnewsi.cb.att.com (james.r.feeney) writes:
>>I travel the major highways here in N.J. (Gareden State Pkwy, Turnpike, I-287)
>>quite often and I've noticed that on 3-lane roads, people seem to prefer 
>>passing on the right instead of the left. 
>   They do the same out here in CA.  Dunno why, it doesn't fool the
>   CHP's.
>>Has anyone else noticed this? Any suggestions as to why? The only thing I
>>could think of was a perception that you are more likely to be stopped by
>>the police if you're in the left lane? Just an observation.
>     Out here the CHP's tend to "hunt" in the right lanes...and I've
>     noticed that they usually bag more victims from the right lane
>     "stealth" speeders compared to cars moving equally fast in the
>     left lane or so.  
>     So if motorists (out here at least) think they are fooling the
>     fuzz, they are sadly mistaken.

might also be because there was somebody in the right lane behind them.
that way, the car behind is blocking the line of sight to your car
in that lane.  makes it harder for a cop get behind you and clock you.
of course, she can just pace you in another lane, but this way she
can't use her radar unless she gets right behind you.
presumably, you'll spot her maneuvering to get behind you...

i have to admit that i have passed on the right just for this
reason.  i've also moved further to the right just after passing
somebody so that there will be a car immediately behind me and
blocking the line of sight from behind.  it worked for me last year.
i was doing 80 and had a car fairly close behind me.
in my mirror, i saw a cop suddenly appear in the left lane (he had
probably just gotten on) and close rapidly.  i had time to get legal
before he came alongside.  he took off after somebody else in the
left lane, up ahead.  if i'd been cruising in the left lane,
i would've been a goner.

for me, it's not driving in the right lane... it's making sure
there's somebody "safe" fairly close behind you, if possible.
i do try not to pass on the right, but i also like my license
and i drive fast.
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From: yeung@en.ecn.purdue.edu (Augustus W Yeung)
Subject: I-mark
Organization: Purdue University Engineering Computer Network
Date: Fri, 10 Apr 92 14:31:56 GMT

Is I-mark is ok car? I saw the report on 88 I-mark is so so, how
about the 89 I mark? What is some typical problems with this car?


thanks
gus



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From: shenry@cs.rice.edu (Sam Henry)
Subject: Re: Crossposting
Organization: Rice University, Houston
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1992 18:42:23 GMT

In article <15377@drutx.ATT.COM> brucer@drutx.ATT.COM (RobinsonB)
waxes eloquent: 
>
>Cross-postings, boon and bane of the net. ...

are you sure it is not you who is the hippie, burned out or not?
that was some of the most awsome prose I have read, and that's what 
I do when I can't ride.

>Last night I spent three hours under "Mustard" trying to change the
>goddamned headlights.  "Mustard" is what my neighbor Bill has nicknamed
>my 240Z ...

>So, with the august wisdom of one as long in the tooth as I,
>I've replaced the opportunity for self-abuse through maintenance
>of an old British motorcycle with the opportunity for self-abuse through
>maintenance of and even older Japanese sports-car.  

and, I am afraid, it is a misplaced opportunity.  Never-ever-again
will I own a Japanese car, because of experiences you are just
beginning to burden yourself with.

>The question burning in my mind is:

>	"should I cross-post to rec.motorcycles?"

I don't know.  Only you can deal with that one.  But you are welcome here.

>    66
-- 
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Wanna ride?
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From: nick@socrates.umd.edu (Nick Lemberos (staff))
Subject: Replacement Wheel recomendations
Organization: University of Maryland University College
Date: Wed, 8 Apr 1992 00:26:45 GMT

Anyone like to comment/recommend any aftermarket alloys?  The brands
I have seen (BBS, Fitti, MSW, ARE) all vary in price and im not sure
what to look for in a 14" wheel.  

I would like something strong, non-flashy, good looking and around 
$100-150.

I posted something similar to this a few weeks ago and only received
one responce (thanks!) that suggested that MSW might be folding.


thanks.

nick

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Organization: The American University - University Computing Center
Date: Wednesday, 15 Apr 1992 01:06:31 EDT
From: Naz Reyes <NAZ@auvm.american.edu>
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: New 1993 Mazda MX-6

In article <1992Apr14.194701.1747@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu>, rra21220@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu
(Rae R. Aranas) says:
>
>I just saw the new mx-6 here in my
>apartment complex...It is a world
>apart from the previous model...
>It looks quite.....Lexusish Coupish....
>Anyway, has anyone read about the specs for
>the new mx6?  The car I saw had a little
>emblem on the rear saying V6 engine.....
>Thanks for the info.
>

Hmm, I guess you're talking about the 1993 MX-6.  The 1992 version doesn't
have the V6.  The MX-3 1992 does, though, which a lot of cars in its
class doesn't offer.

-Naz
Newsgroups: rec.autos,misc.consumers,rec.autos.tech
From: kevin@csg.uwaterloo.ca (Kevin Kreutzweiser)
Subject: Car Wax Recommendations
Keywords: Car, Auto, Wax, Paint, Protection, Polish, Clear Coat
Organization: University of Waterloo
Date: Sun, 12 Apr 1992 00:52:57 GMT

Can anyone recommend a car wax suitable to protect a clear coat paint
finish?  How abrasive are products like Mothers California Gold for new
car finishes?

I'd prefer something with no abrasives at all, but I haven't been able
to find a product that doesn't have any.

Kevin
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From: pharvey@mipos3.intel.com (Paul Harvey)
Newsgroups: rec.autos,rec.autos.tech
Subject: Re: ***ANOTHER QUESTION ABOUT ALIGNMENT***
Date: 17 Apr 92 20:01:07 GMT
Article-I.D.: inews.10466

In article <1992Apr14.003245.29627@ole.uucp> ssave@ole.uucp (Shailendra Save) writes:
>PS: Most car alignment places don't do toe, only camber and caster.

Huh? What state or country is that in?

All car alignment places had better check front toe, camber, and caster. Most
cars only have adjustment for toe. Cars with independent rears or 4WD also require 
rear alignment check and a tracking check. A 4 wheel level and weight check
is also nice on quality sports cars.
From: colombo@bronco.fnal.gov
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: photo radar
Date: 7 Apr 92 22:47:02 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Fermilab Computing Division

> 
> where is photo radar currently being used in the us??
> and which states/localities has its use been curtailed
> because of legal challenges ??
> and are these units normally mounted in stationary vehicles??
> (i've never encountered one, i think)
> 


Photo Cop is being used here in Batavia, Ill.  I've seen it setup on Kirk
road which runs on the west side of the lab.  It's stationary and faces
traffic (they have it in the back of a black and white S-10 Blazer. In Ill.,
plates are required on the front, so this arrangement wouldn't work in States
that don't have them.  The citizens of Batavia passed a referendum to ban it,
but it's non-binding and the police are ignoring it for now.  When they first
set it up, they displayed your speed to you, but didn't write any tickets.
I don't know of anyone that got a Photo Cop ticket so I don't know if they're
going all the way with it, but I think they are.

I've heard something about getting a picture of the driver too, but I don't
know what good that will do, you could be wearing a mask. ;-)  I think they
should use it exclusively, so we can speed at night ;-)

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From: johnsh@aix.rpi.edu (Hugh Witt Johnson)
Subject: How's that new Duster?
Organization: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy NY
Date: Thu, 9 Apr 1992 18:27:22 GMT

As the owner of a '74 Gold Duster, I too am anxious to see how this new Sun-
dance/LeBaron lovechild will fare in the market.  Nothing, though, will ever
beat the classic, silly shape of the early-70's A-bodies.  Also a good move
on Chrysler's part so sell the new Duster with a six -- I think this market
is just way too flooded with four-bangers.  Long live the 225!

Hugh Johnson
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, New York

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From: bill@unixland.natick.ma.us (Bill Heiser)
Subject: Re: Saturn 6K service report
Organization: Unixland Public Access Unix  (508) 655-3848
Date: Sat, 11 Apr 1992 23:29:08 GMT

knotts@hpl-opus.hpl.hp.com (Tom Knotts) writes:

>I asked the service guy how long I should let the car warm up each
>morning. His response was interesting. He said that he has rebuilt many
>engines for many makes of cars. He has noticed in the past that there
>was often excessive cylinder wear in engines whose owners claimed that
>they let the car warm up before using it. His theory is that one should
>drive the car immediately, because it will warm up to normal operating
>temperatures more quickly, minimizing the wear that naturally occurs
>when a car runs cold. Does anyone agree or disagree with this?

If you do start driving immediately, particularly if the weather is
cold (i.e < 30'ish F), make sure you don't rev the engine too high.


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From: dy@dancer.uucp (24123-hall)
Subject: Beretta vs Saturn SL2
Reply-To: dy@dancer.UUCP ()
Organization: Bellcore, Livingston, NJ
Distribution: rec
Date: Wed, 8 Apr 92 20:36:50 GMT
Summary: Which do you prefer? 

Does anybody have anything good to say about the Chevy Beretta?

The '92 GT model includes standard ABS and driver's side airbag.  It
can be had with A/C and 3.1L V6 for about $14K.  This month's Consumer
Reports says owner satisfaction and frequency of repair figures are
lousy, though.  

About the same money could fetch a Saturn SL2 with ABS, A/C, and airbag.
It has a smaller engine and less interior room.  I don't like the
motorized seat-belts, $200 shop manual, and lack of cruise control (on
airbag equiped model.)  BUT, the car gets great reviews in the popular
press and would cost me about $275 per year less than the Beretta to
insure.

Can anyone offer any reasoned advice for deciding between the two?

-Doug
From: davida@Bonnie.ICS.UCI.EDU (David Andersen (Yo! that's an E---not an O!) )
Subject: Re: Using the horn
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Date: 7 Apr 92 17:12:19 GMT


In article <rqa6jINNks6@sixgun.East.Sun.COM> mike@gilligan.Sun.COM (Mike Roncadori - Information Resources) writes:
>
>Here in the New York Virginia (Northern Virginia) area,
>I have noticed that a person at the head of a line of cars
>can sit at a red light for 5 or more seconds, after it has
>changed to green. During this time, nobody will give so much
>as a toot of the horn, and politely ask that he/she move along.

First of all, there is a certain "horn etiquette" involved here.
I live in California, the horn-honking capital of the world.
Allow me to explain:

Laying on the horn, "honnnnk" or "hooonnnnnnnk hoonnnnnnnk" is considered
rude and aggressive.  It shows that you are in a bigger rush than the
rest of us nice, honest people.  You wish to put your desire for an extra
one to two seconds of speed (let's face it your car doesn't accelerate
THAT fast) in front of the safety of those around you.

A rather gentle, polite "toot--toot", with a friendly wave is much more
appropriate.  The noise gets their attention (away from the book, razor,
cellular phone, radio tuner, passnger's (ahem!), snooze), and the wave
says "It's ok.  Just move along."  This is in no way considered offensive,
rather it is a polite reminder that if they don't put it in first, they
will be eating parts of their car from behind.

>For those of you who might condemn me as overly agressive, I
>submit that if people had more regard for those around them,
>there would be no need for overtly agressive behavior.

Maybe if you were in such a rush you should choose another means of
transportation, or hire a driver so that you can concentrate on other
things.  CHILL!  You're behind the wheel of a sometimes-deadly machine!
If you're going to be that aggressive, STAY IN VIRGINIA!




>I really wish the cops' hands weren't bound so tight (legally
>speaking) when it comes to giving tickets for inconsiderate or
>dangerous behavior.

In California, you, my friend, would be getting the ticket.  If you
honk you horn as much as you do, you are not using it for it's intention,
nor for what the law states: EMERGENCIES ONLY!


>Where I grew up, people didn't act like such buttheads. They
>paid attention, and they stayed right, except to pass. I can

Obviously you were born before the days of cellular phones, multi-band
radio (I can tune in to over 70 channels in the LA area!), kids fussing
with car seats that hold them in too tight, working moms (who now
are in the same commute as the rest of us), and the like.  Get a Life!
There's more to life than squeezing an extra minute out of your commute.
(try waking up earlier!)


David Andersen
UC Irvine


(I have a life.  I spend it every morning on the freeway commuting.
 Driving is relaxing.  I sing to the music.  I swerve to miss people
 who don't have their plans out ahead of time --> they mistake
 the 10 for the 110 for the 210 for the 5 for the 15 for the 55 for the
 73 for the 133 for the .......)
From: synth@yenta.alb.nm.us (Synth F. Oberheim)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: End of Golden Era at Honda
Date: 8 Apr 92 18:04:21 GMT
Article-I.D.: yenta.1992Apr8.180421.713
Organization: yenta unix pc, rio rancho, nm

jondu@microsoft.com (Jonathan Dubman) writes:

>The new Integras
>are good but there is a subtle decline, again IMHO, in the ergonomics of
>the dash, the moving seatbelts, the rear windows that don't go down all
>the way and the elimination of hatchback version.

You must be mistaken.  The hatchback sells much better than the sedan --
Honda has no plans to discontinue it.


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From: geoffb@coos.dartmouth.edu (Geoff Bronner)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: Are all Americans Stupid???
Date: 15 Apr 92 20:08:50 GMT
Reply-To: geoffb@Dartmouth.EDU
Organization: Amos Tuck School

In <1992Apr14.140550.20408@dcs.glasgow.ac.uk> kerrat@dcs.glasgow.ac.uk (Adrian T Kerr) writes:

>Well where do I start?

All sorts of places... Why not start by setting a proper line wrap in your
editor. 75 characters per line would be about right.

>Where are the statistics that say 55mph is the safest maximum speed a 
>four wheeled vehicle can travel at?

Most of the reasoning behind the old 55 MPH speed limit (it isn't used in
many states now, a lot have gone up to 65) was based on fuel economy, not
just safety. But a lot of US roads aren't built for driving at speeds
above that.

Sure, a really hot car can do really hot speeds, but a lor of drivers
aren't very safe at those speeds.
Instead of ranting and raving about how fast you can go in Europe why not
toss out some automobile crash stats. I think 55 is too low for a multi-
lane highway but slower speeds are safer.

>( I have personal experience of this since on most journeys on British 
>motorways I travel above 80mph in as much safety as the other road user's ).

Sure, I can drive at 80 or so on most Inter-State highways in the US in
relative safety as long as the traffic is light. My primary objection to
the 55 and 65 speed limits is that in reality most drivers do seem to go
between 70 and 80 MPH on the larger roads.
The rural route I live on has a posted speed limit of 50MPH but people
drive it at 60 or more. This causes a high kill rate amoung the local pets
and bike riders but people have no interest in slowing down.

Drivers will be stupid even if the government tries to put a sensible speed
limit on a road. The people driving cars that can exceed speed limits
safely (ie: my roomate's Audi) are actually only as good as the person
driving it. Put an idiot in a car with really great handling and stability
and they can get into a crash at high speed without any trouble.

>Other articles relating to engine braking and such nonsense are plain 
>ridiculous. If you remove your foot from the accelerator then believe 
>it or not you will go slower!

Sure... but that won't help much if you need to stop within 50 feet at
80MPH. Not my prefered method of execution at all. 

>I would have continued this assualt on you national pride but I have 
>to go for some coffee now.Keep up your good work it gives us a great laugh!    

No problem, always happy to let you do something other than save your
economy by doing a days work.

-Geoff
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From: afyke@mtinews.mti.com (Andy Fyke)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Tempo Matador
Keywords: Tempo, Matador
Date: 16 Apr 92 22:20:00 GMT
Organization: Micro Technology, Inc., Anaheim, CA

The other day I saw a strange car. The badges said the car
was a Tempo Matador. Does anyone have any information on 
this car?

Thanks,
Andy Fyke
afyke@lexcel.com
From: jjn@cbjjn.cb.att.com (Operator)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: Fabulous New RX7
Date: 7 Apr 92 20:54:42 GMT
Organization: AT&T Bell Labs

In article <1992Mar26.180732.9937@eff.org>, Peter A. Cohen <peterco@eff.org> writes:
|> While I think the new generation RX-7 is a technological wonder, I'm
|> disappointed.  The car has certainly departed from it's original concept
|> when it was introduced in 1979.  Then again, Mazda's changed a lot in the
|> last 14 years, as well.  Still, I think it's lost something in the
|> translation- the RX-7 has gone from an affordable, fun car to drive to a
|> high-bred racing vehicle more on par with a Porsche or a 300ZX. 

I won't argue that 32k is alot of money these days for a car but if I'm not 
mistaken the RX7 was not cheap when it first came out either. The RX7 has 
always been Mazdas flagship car and to compete with the big boys Mazda has
produced the III generation RX7. If all the reports are true that I have
read, and I have yet to see anything otherwise, this RX7 doesn't take a
back seat to anyone including the NSX and 911 Turbo. It is the first production
car that is recording 1.0g during road course testing. If the car lives
up to all the hype then 32k could be a bargain, if it is possible to say
32k is a bargain for any car. 

|> Admittedly, Mazda still has the Miata, but I wish they'd get back to
|> basics- this is why I loved my RX-7 so much.

Actually Mazda is getting back to basics with this new generation RX7,
they got away from it with the second generation RX7. The price is the
only thing that has gotten away from basics.

|> What's really out there for a cheap new sports car, by Mazda or otherwise?

Used RX7's.-)

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From: ericy@crchh435.bnr.ca (Eric Youngblood)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: 300ZX vs SVX
Keywords: 4992
Date: 9 Apr 92 19:07:41 GMT
Reply-To: ericy@crchh435.bnr.ca (Eric Youngblood)

In article <Apr06.023332.13689@engr.washington.edu>, eliot@lanmola.engr.washington.edu (Brutus Thornapple) writes:
|> In article <4drtu1O00Uh_84foAJ@andrew.cmu.edu> so0z+@andrew.cmu.edu (Sang-Yoon Oh) writes:
|> >Test drive 'Z' and test drive RX-7, 
|> 
|> [drivel deleted]
|> 
|> >You will see what I mean by "**** Nothing come close to 300ZX except NSX ****".
|> >Mazda's rotary engine compare to Nissan V6 24 valve engine?  NOT!!
|> >Not even funny...
|> >If you want to say anything against this, test drive Z first.....
|> 
|> 
|> I repeat:  The new RX-7 will kick both their butts
|> 
|> nyeh nyeh nyeh nyeh nyeh nyeh
|> 
|> 
|> eliot


Whattaya expect from 255hp, 2800 lbs, & 4.10 gears ?????

Of course I would never want to be hit by anything heavier 
than a beer can while driving it though!  8^o


$0.02
Ericy


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