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From: loszewski_im@sage.hnrc.tufts.edu
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: THE DOOR HORROR
Date: 3 Sep 92 15:16:43 GMT
Organization: USDA HNRC at Tufts University

In article <1992Aug31.190701.13425@kocrsv01.delcoelect.com>, c23st@kocrsv01.delcoelect.com (Spiros Triantafyllopoulos) writes:
> In article <1992Aug31.095500.1@dac.mdcbbs.com> asr_2@dac.mdcbbs.com writes:
>>    So there I am just cruising down to drop off a video at the store.
>>    Park my car(waaay far away so no stpid jerk will bang door into my
>>    wife's wedding present-BMW 325i convertible).  As I walk out of the
>>    store I see this moronic woman park next to my wife's car and kick 
>>    her door open with her foot!! Taking off about a half inch square 
>>    of paint from the wheel well.  She of course doesn't even give a damn
>>    and refused to acknowledge the fact that she had done anything at all,
>>    after I had just seen it.  Needles to say I was a little incensed but
>>    felt that if I said anything I would lose it and physically DAHMER
>>    her and her husband.  
> 
> Funny that you mentioned it; I parked my 92 Saturn SL2 right next to a
> BMW 325i convertible (black color, way neat) thinking that the fact that
> the bimmer is twice the cost of my SL2 he'd respect it and not bump my
> doors/car.
> 
> Well, the Jerk (and his lovely wife Jerkette) came out of the store
> the same time with us, but they were lugging some real big item
> and had one of these big 3 by 5 feet loading carts, heading for the
> bimmer. We were next to ours when they just let the cart roll onto
> the side of the Saturn. I knew I was dealing with morons when I 
> asked the proverbial question ("Can't you keep the <expletive> cart
> away from the <expletive> car?") and only got back  yuppie scum
> puppy eyes. 
> 
> Since the Saturn is plastic on the sides, no damage to the car or 
> paint was done. 
> 
> Moral Conclusion: if you park next to an expensive car thinking they'll
> respect your car, you're wrong. 

This is why I intend on not leaving my new Corvette anywhere but with me, and I
drive my shit-can everywhere else.  It is assholes like this that destroy some-
thing you have worked very hard for.
> 
> Spiros
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Spiros Triantafyllopoulos                    c23st@kocrsv01.delcoelect.com
> Software Technology, Delco Electronics       striantafyll@kosds1.gm.hac.com
> GM Hughes Electronics, Kokomo, IN 46904      [A Different Kind of Disclaimer]
Newsgroups: rec.autos
From: boubez@tastesgreat.rutgers.edu (Toufic Boubez)
Newsgroups: rec.autos,rec.autos.tech
Subject: Storing a car for a year
Date: 26 Aug 92 21:40:06 GMT
Followup-To: rec.autos
Distribution: na
Organization: Rutgers Univ., New Brunswick, N.J.

Hi. A friend wants to store her car for a year. I know this has been
discussed repeatedly, but I've never really paid attention to it, since
I've never had to do it, so I'm asking about what's involved. If there's a
FAQ entry for it, I'd be grateful if somebody could point me to it.
Otherwise, any info would be appreciated.

First, we have to put it on cinder blocks, I assume. Is that necessary?
Where do the blocks go? Under the suspension? I can't see them going under
the tires, since it would be kinda useless :-)
What's recommended for the gas tank? Should it be filled (I assume, again)?
Any additives? Anything for the oil, etc.?

We'd appreciate any hints and tips on the subject. Thanks.

toufic

            R 2 4      Toufic Boubez
            |_|_|      boubez@cesl.rutgers.edu
            | | |      Computational Engineering Systems Lab
            1 3 5      CAIP Center, Rutgers University, NJ
From: kinch@hpwrce.mayfield.hp.com (Kinch Malapitan)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Need Help on FUEL ADDITIVES
Date: 3 Sep 92 14:40:53 GMT
Organization: the HP Mtn.View Resp. Cntr.

Fuel Additives:

1. Do they really work ?             

2. What is the best (most efficient and least damaging) fuel additive ?  
   A mechanic suggested I get the "STP" brand and when I was in the store
   counter ready to pay for this, I was told that this is a crappy product
   and suggested "SI-1" (or SI1) because it has to do with some chemical
   that prevents rusting or something to do with some kind of film that
   may be created inside the fuel tank if "STP" is used... Does anyone
   know anything about the side effects of using fuel additives ?

3. Should fuel additives be used (i.e. for example, to help prevent clogging
   of the fuel tank) ?

   Thanks for your help...

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From: jdonsbac@cvbnet.prime.com (Jeff Donsbach)
Newsgroups: rec.autos,rec.autos.tech
Subject: Re: TOYOTA's timing belt
Date: 27 Aug 92 21:36:17 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Computervision, Bedford MA

In article <1992Aug24.020912.19472@icf.hrb.com>, mjk@icf.hrb.com
(Michael J. Kelley) writes:
|> Incedently, my timing belt broke because my water pump froze. Apparently, the
|> timing belt runs over a pulley attached to the water pump and when that
|> happened, the teeth on the belt all got munched and the belt finally snapped.
|> My total cost to fix everything was $400 and over $200 of that was in labor. 
|> 
    Let me guess: you own an Escort?? The same thing just happened to my
wife's EXP about 2 weeks ago. It cost us about $400 to fix as well for a new
water pump and replacing the timing belt. It's a pretty common occurance
on Escorts from what the mechanic said.

-Jeff

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"10 bucks is 10 bucks" - Geddy Lee               (soon to be CV.Com again ???)
From: chrisp@regenmeister.Sun.COM (Chris Prael)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: Alfa vs. the world (was Re: HONDA CIVIC BASHING C
Date: 2 Sep 1992 19:16:37 GMT
Organization: Sun Microsystems Inc., Mountain View, CA
NNTP-Posting-Host: regenmeister

From article <9209011908.AA18775@worf>, by dlou@ECE.UCSD.EDU (Dennis Lou):
> In article <BOWERS.92Sep1103255@rigel.dfrf.nasa.gov> bowers@rigel.dfrf.nasa.gov (Al Bowers) writes:
>>[in the intrest of maintaining the balance of power in the long
>>standing feud between Alfa Romeo (the best!) and BMW (the worst! :-)].

Al, you have a very active imagination.

> Strange, I thought Alfa's traditional competitor was Porsche...

From the mid 50s to the early 80's.  For example, it is quite obvious
that the 924 was a response to (and near copy of) the Alfetta and the 
944 was a response to (and near copy of) the GTV6.
 
> Anyone remember the year, make, race and driver where Alfa defeated
> Porsche's (or was it Mercedes') latest whiz bang highly engineered F1
> with their previous year's car?

1937 Grand Prix of Germany at the Nurbergring.  The driver was Tazio
Nuvolari.  The car was not the previous year's but the current year's.
By 1937 the design was about 4 years old, but it had been developed each
year.  A completely new car would not be introduced by Alfa until 1939.

Chris Prael
From: ac579@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (G.C.J. Timm)
Subject: Re: CHRYSLER LH
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, (USA)
Date: Sat, 29 Aug 92 23:47:20 GMT


My local Dodge Dealer had one of the new LH series on the "Place
of Honor" right in front of the dealership.  The place was closed,
never go near one when it's open, you may be assaulted by sales
scum, I looked it over.  Seat covers poorly aligned.  Paint
very poor (orange peel and drips).  Dents in hood trunk and two
wheels.  Obvious fresh oil leak down to sewer (It rains in Ohio
a lot lately.)  Distortion in the wind shield, not concealed by
the smeared sealant from the gasket.  Left rear door not properly
aligned.

Welll, I once saw a new Toyota Camry almost as bad, the trans-
porter driver tried to take his rig under a low bridge and 
kinda "scrunched" the Camry.....

If this is the "CAR THAT WILL SAVE CHRYSLER" sell your stock
FAST!!!!!!!!

Jeff
Who thinks "The New Chrysler Corp" is a load of advertising.
Newsgroups: rec.autos
From: ac579@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (G.C.J. Timm)
Subject: Re: Laser RS Turbo...C/D's Best Bang for the Buck Winner...
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, (USA)
Date: Tue, 1 Sep 92 11:14:24 GMT


Many people seem to be missing the point of "Bang for the Buck."

We are talking a group of cars which meet a minimum performance
standard around 0-60 under 7.6 seconds and a maximum price.

The car that HAS THE BEST PERFORMANCE FOR THE LEAST MONEY
is the winner.

Now, If I could find an honest, reliable Plymouth dealer....
Jeff
Who just can't take a chance on a CPDJE dealer based on experience
with 4 dealers in 2 states and the complaints of customers from
other dealers.
CPDJE=Chrysler Plymouth Dodge Jeep Eagle
Yes, I've owned three NEW vehicles from the above....NEVER AGAIN!
From: ti@bazooka.amb.org (Ti Kan)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: US Audi and Procon Ten safety features ?
Date: 31 Aug 92 05:53:39 GMT
Reply-To: ti@bazooka.UUCP (Ti Kan)
Organization: AMB Research Labs, Sunnyvale, CA.

In article <1992Aug29.190029.24661@csus.edu> aalis@sfsuvax1.sfsu.edu (Al Bundy) writes:
>Just curious if the new Audi in the US has the Procon Ten safety
>features they have in Europe ?  Procon Ten is, according to their
>ad in CAR magazine in England, is designed to pull the engine out
>of passenger compartment while tightening the seatbelts in the 
>event of accident. The only thing they mention in their US ads is 
>the seatbelt tensioning plus the usual airbags, ABS, etc.

The Procon-Ten system in Audis are basically cables that are attached
to the transaxle that are also connected to the steering column and
the front seat belt retractors.  In a severe frontal collision,
the backward displacement of the engine/transaxle unit would exert
tension on the cables, therefore pulling the steering wheel away
from the driver into the dash, and tighten the seatbelts to improve
their effectiveness.  A remarkably simple design, yet it has been proven
to be extremely effective in crash tests conducted by various European
test agencies as well as the NHTSA in the U.S.  All airbag-equipped Audi
models have the seatbelt tensioning portion of the Procon-Ten system;
the airbag supplants the steering column cable.  Since all U.S. market
Audis are air-bag equipped, they are equipped with the Procon-Ten
for the front selt belts only.

-Ti
-- 
   ///  Ti Kan    vorsprung durch technik
  ///   Internet: ti@bazooka.amb.org
 /////  UUCP:     ...!{decwrl,synopsys,tandem,tsoft,ultra}!sgiblab!bazooka!ti
///     AMB Research Laboratories, Sunnyvale, CA.
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: Alfa vs. the world
From: james@koko.csustan.edu (Jonas Grumpy)
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 92 01:06:40 GMT
Organization: CSU Stanislaus

In article <1992Sep3.220117.23113@viewlogic.com> brad@buck.viewlogic.com (Bradford Kellogg) writes:
>
>In article <laa4olINNpto@exodus.Eng.Sun.COM>, chrisp@regenmeister.Sun.COM 
>(Chris Prael) writes:
>|> From article <9209011908.AA18775@worf>, by dlou@ECE.UCSD.EDU (Dennis Lou):
>|> > In article <BOWERS.92Sep1103255@rigel.dfrf.nasa.gov> bowers@rigel.dfrf.nasa.gov (Al Bowers) writes:
>|> >>[in the intrest of maintaining the balance of power in the long
>|> >>standing feud between Alfa Romeo (the best!) and BMW (the worst! :-)].
>|> 
>|> Al, you have a very active imagination.
>|> 
>|> > Strange, I thought Alfa's traditional competitor was Porsche...
>|> 
>|> From the mid 50s to the early 80's.  For example, it is quite obvious
>|> that the 924 was a response to (and near copy of) the Alfetta and the 
>|> 944 was a response to (and near copy of) the GTV6.
>|>  
>I'm not sure I would agree with this characterization. True, both the
>944 and GTV6 are 2+2 hatchbacks with a rear mounted gearbox. But they
>are styled very differently. And the engines, although not far apart
>in displacement, HP, and torque ratings, have noticeably different 
>powerbands. Of course, we are talking about a 4 and a V6. I have driven 
>both (and owned the Alfa), and to me they are not the same concept. 
>
>- BK


You know now that I think about it, they are very similar. I have know
n for a long time that their layouts are identical but never saw the
 possibility that Porsche was copying alfa. I always saw copying being done
by the japanese. I think there was no copying done. I think that the fact
that their layouts were similar only was a sign of the times and a choice
in good taste.
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From: djs1539@cc.utah.edu (SEGAL, DAVID JAY)
Subject: Side mirror for '63 Ford F-100
Reply-To: djs1539@cc.utah.edu
Organization: University of Utah Computer Center
Date: 25 AUG 92 13:02:27    


I'm having trouble finding a new or used side view mirror
for my '63 Ford F-100 pick up.  Our local dealer said the 
parts were no longer available, and junk yards I've looked
at either don't have trucks that old or don't keep track of
side view mirrors.  

Any ideas on how I can get me one (or two)??  Ideally I'd like
used mirrors because I think they would be CHEAPER!  Please
respond via E-mail to:
           CarrollLab@medschool.med.utah.edu


-Dave Segal
-Biochemistry, University of Utah
Newsgroups: rec.autos
From: greis@csd4.csd.uwm.edu (Gayla Ann Greis)
Subject: Re: A Gaggle of Lexi
Organization: Computing Services Division, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1992 00:09:35 GMT

In article <1173@xlnt.COM> david@xlnt.com (David Johnson) writes:
>In article <1992Aug24.141342@IASTATE.EDU>, sknapp@IASTATE.EDU (Steven M. Knapp) writes:
>|> 
>|> > >Suppose you buy a Lexus, and you really like it.  So, you buy another
>|> > >one for your wife.  Now you have two.
>|> > >
>|> > >Does this mean you have two "Lexuses," or "Lexi?"
>|> > >
>|> > >Enquiring minds want to know!
>|> > 
>|> > Buy me two, and I'll tell you.  One ES300 and one SC400 will be just
>|> > -- 
>|> Or solve the whole dilema and buy 2 infinitis, perhaps a J30t and a Q45a?
>|> 
>|> Or would that be infinities? :-)
>
>No.  That would be infinity since
>
>	oo * 2 == oo

Actually, this could go on ad infinitum at this rate. 

>I couldn't resist.

Me either.


Newsgroups: rec.autos,rec.autos.vw,rec.autos.sport,rec.autos.tech
From: brooks@mcnc.org (Ted Brooks)
Subject: Re: Polish VW Joke
Organization: MCNC Center for Microelectronics, RTP, NC
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1992 17:52:53 GMT

In article <BtuwJx.IpA.2@cs.cmu.edu> michal+@cs.cmu.edu (Michal Prussak) writes:
>In article <1992Aug28.231329.2437299@locus.com> jle@locus.com (John Elghani/10000000) writes:
>>A man was sentenced to 4 years in Poland because he was caught
>>smuggling an engine in the rear trunk of his VW Bug.
>>
>of any other cars with the engine in the rear. If you care to know,
>Do you know why Polish jokes are so short?
>
>So that American's brain cells won't overload!

C'mon guys. The last time I heard that Polish VW joke, I was wearing
bell bottom blue jeans and listening to Steppenwolf on my 8 track
player. At the risk of being poitically correct (I hate that term), I really
think Polack jokes are passe, inappropriate, and should be sent to 
rec/jokes/tasteless.and.stupid. Let's talk about _CARS_ , okay?
 
Ted Brooks
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From: sbrenner@cbnewsb.cb.att.com (scott.d.brenner)
Newsgroups: rec.autos,misc.consumers
Subject: Recycling Used Motor Oil in New Jersey
Date: 3 Sep 92 17:00:45 GMT
Followup-To: poster
Distribution: nj
Organization: AT&T


I change the oil in my car and my wife's car myself.  I do it about
every 3,000 miles (roughly 4 times/year).  I end up with 2 gallons
of used, but recyclable, motor oil.  My local service stations want
to charge me a dollar or two to "accept" my used oil for recycling.
So does the gas station near work where I fill up about once a week
(at ~$13.00 a pop).  I find this OUTRAGEOUS!  I accept the fact that
these service stations may be charged a fee by the recycler, but the
used oil HAS A VALUE.  I don't know how much of this value the service
station gets back (I'm sure the recyler takes a cut), but I do know
that I (the supplier of the raw material) don't get ANYTHING back.

Does anyone know what the laws are in NJ regarding service stations
accepting used oil for recylcing?  I'm sure there are statues against
the improper disposal of used oil by a service station (such as dumping
in the storm sewer).  Can anyone cite them for me?  Obviously, I'd like
to discover that the State REQUIRES service stations to accept used
oil for recycling and are not allowed to charge a fee.  Is this true or
false?

I've gotten to the point where I sneak over to the local gas station
on a Sunday (when they're closed) and leave the oil outside the door
with a note saying "Used Motor Oil -- Please Recycle".  I hope that
the workers will just dump it in the tank with the rest of their used
oil.  I'm feeling a combination of guilt and anger over this and want
to know what I should do.

Any advice or references to State law would be appreciated.

a T d H v A a N n K c S e

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Scott D. Brenner
AT&T Consumer Communications Services
Basking Ridge, NJ
scott@cimu03.att.com  -or-  sbrenner@attmail.com
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From:  serg@skif.dnepropetrovsk.ua (Ushakov Sergey Vladimirovich)
Subject: I need brak-down or use cars
Reply-To: serg@skif.dnepropetrovsk.ua
Organization: Information Centre of Marketing
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 92 12:46:44 +0300 

  Could  you  please tell  me  whom  can I turn to by means of E-mail
to  learn  the  addresses  of some persons or company who can give me
advise on purchasing an already being in use cars and brak-down cars.
---------     
     BEST REGARDS.
          Sergey Ushakov.
     E-mail (relcom):  serg@skif.dnepropetrovsk.ua
From: jdonsbac@cvbnet.prime.com (Jeff Donsbach)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Laser Speed Guns as evidence (was Re: Radar Detector: which one?)
Date: 28 Aug 92 21:51:04 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Computervision, Bedford MA

Don't any speed detecting devices such as radar guns and laser guns have to
be approved by NHTSA before they can be used as evidence in speeding tickets?
Do the laser guns have such certification? If not, couldn't any speeding tickets
given out that used laser guns to measure speed be thrown out in court on
the grounds that they aren't certified?

-Jeff

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"10 bucks is 10 bucks" - Geddy Lee
From: craigm@chateau-rouge.ics.uci.edu (Craig MacFarlane)
Subject: Re: Honda Civic Bashing continues...
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Reply-To: craigm@ics.uci.edu (Craig MacFarlane)
Organization: Univ. of Calif., Irvine, Info. & Computer Sci. Dept.
Date: 27 Aug 92 23:13:35 GMT
Distribution: na

In article <1992Aug24.072039.4731@news.cs.indiana.edu> "Amy Young Leith" <alyoung@kiwi.ucs.indiana.edu> writes:
>In article <1992Aug24.032212.280@midway.uchicago.edu> epc1@midway.uchicago.edu writes:
>
>Hey, if you're going to buy a "MX6 or a Probe or a Talon or a Miate
>or... you get the idea" why not spend just a few thousand more and get
>a BMW or a Lotus or a... well, you get the idea.

I just test drove a 1992 BMW 318i this morning and found it to be a
nice car but excessively noisy.  There was an annoying amount of wind
noise on the driver's side just above the outside mirror.  Has anybody
else experienced this?  Are there any comments out there about 318i's
in general?  I've always wanted a BMW, but I was totally unimpressed
with what I drove.  For 24,000 dollars, I expect dead silence in the
interior.  Also, does anybody know what the dealer's invoice is on the
318i and 318is?

I own an 1988 Honda Civic.  First impression of the BMW?  It's not
twice as good as my civic, yet it's twice the price.

Thanks,
Craig
From: wesf@hpdmd48.boi.hp.com (Wes Fujii)
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1992 18:58:19 GMT
Subject: Re: The Best time to Buy a Car?
Organization: Hewlett Packard - Boise, ID
Newsgroups: rec.autos

Other "good times" for buying vehicles include:

Middle of winter - for a 2WD pickup truck (got a fantastic deal on mine)
Beginning of winter - for RWD sports car


"Good times" for trading/selling used cars include:

Cold/windy/rainy day for a car with less than perfect body and maybe a little
smoke out the tailpipe...

Right around when school starts or around Xmas to try and suck in school kids.

Wes Fujii

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* Wes Fujii               *           JAPANESE BUSINESS MOTTO           *
* Boise, Idaho            *        You can buy anything you want        *
* wesf@hpdmd48.boi.hp.com *             with a lot of money             *
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Newsgroups: rec.autos
From: jimf@centerline.com (Jim Frost)
Subject: Re: What the curious saw at the local Dodge dealership
Keywords: Cars. Two. Nice. HORRIBLY EXPENSIVE.
Organization: CenterLine Software, Inc.
Distribution: usa
Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1992 14:56:34 GMT

virgo@metter.fmpmis.metter.com (curious vIRgO) writes:
>In closing, some of you RX-7 fans may be able to set my ex-girlfriend straight.
>Or myself. We were having a discussion about our cars and she haughtily pointed
>out that her RX-7(It's a 1984 GS with the 1.1)can do 130mph. I was skeptical,
>but gave her the benefit of the doubt and pointed out that MAYBE she can reach
>130mph,but she can't maintain it. She said, "Yes I can, and I can BEAT your
>stupid Acclaim too(you can see whay we ain't together)!" Anyway, we went out
>on Rte. 29 and I proceeded(and finished)to shut her down. Still, she sticks
>by her 130mph claim.

She should be able to easily achieve and maintain 130 (assuming the
terrain is reasonable).  I'm not terribly familiar with the Acclaim,
but unless the 1984 RX-7 is a lot different from the 1986 model she
lost only because she didn't drive it right.

Remember that the Wankel engines can really wind up.

jim frost
jimf@centerline.com
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From: drt@casbah.acns.nwu.edu (Robert Toreki)
Newsgroups: rec.autos,rec.autos.tech,misc.consumers,sci.environment,talk.environment
Subject: Re: Carburetors, gasoline, and why I don't recycle
Summary: H2 fuel cars
Keywords: BOOM
Date: 2 Sep 92 17:31:12 GMT
Article-I.D.: news.1992Sep2.173112.15476
Organization: Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois.


	With the note here about a H2-fueled car...seems like a great idea. 
Then imagine the public horror (liability...) the first time one of these
suckers gets creamed in an accident and goes up in a fireball.  Would make a
Ford Pinto look like a Bic lighter.  Ever see those signs on the highway
"TUNNEL 10 MILES" with huges warnings about carrying compressed gases?  Think
there might be a reason for these?  Ever witness the detonation of a
hydrogen-oxygen balloon?  Mighty impressive. 

						Rob
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