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In article <1993Apr22.204921.12644@convex.com> tobias@convex.com (Allen Tobias) writes: >In article <1993Apr21.190251.14371@sequent.com> troy@sequent.com (Troy Wecker) writes: >> > >Each Valentine 1 is hand tuned to maximum performance is all the radar bands >of coverage, this of course, adds to the labor cost and in turn the cost of the >unit. > >I live in the backyard of the folks who make the Stalker radar system. The >Valentine 1 has saved me many, many, many times from the stealth revenue >enhancement traps of the local area. I have had all the major brand detectors, >and, IMHO, nothing else even comes close to the V1! > >I don't work for Valentine, I am just a satisfied user of their unit! > >If you really want the nitty gritty details on all this, call the nice folks >at Valentine Research. They will be more than happy to explain their  >perspective on radar detection and analysis methods.  >The calls free 1-800-331-3030. > >AT > It seems that there are more and more "bands" available for police radar each month.  I have recently purchased (within the last 8 months) the BEL 966STW.  While it is not a perfect detector by any means, it does do the job fairly well.    Now, however, I pick up a car magazine at the airport and read about this Super Ka Wideband which is a superset of the Ka Wideband that this latest generation of detectors was touted as covering.    So now BEL has a NEW series of detectors out that cover all the usual bands (X, K, Ka photo, Ka wideband) as well as the new Super Ka wideband.    Just as there comes a point of diminishing returns when chasing increased PC computing power with faster and faster CPUs (for the average home consumer, at least), it seems that there is now the same concern with radar detectors.  Does it make sense to upgrade just 8 months after purchasing my "new" detector? Is Valentine upgrading their equipment?  If so, it might be  worth it for me to upgrade to the Valentine.  I was in the  market for a Valentine when I purchased the BEL but the 3-4 month waiting time was just too much for me since I had inadequate protection with my Passport.  Life was much simpler when there was just X and K band and Escort has the best equipment on the market and there was no need to continuously shop for a new detector.  I hope that the flood of new radar  bands ceases with this new Super Wideband business. > >                                  \|/ >                                ####### >                              / ~     ~ \ >                              |[0]---[0] | >   ===============================| |=================================== >  _|___                           |_|        		    	    ___|_ > (_____) Allen Tobias           Technical    email:                (_____) > (_____) Convex Computer Corp.  Marketing    tobias@convex.com     (_____) > (_____) 3000 Waterview Parkway                                    (_____) > (___)   Richardson, TX 75083                                        (___) >   ===================================================================== >   "No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care!" >
cka52397@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (OrioleFan@uiuc) writes: >aas7@po.CWRU.Edu (Andrew A. Spencer) writes:  >>i think that it is technicaly known as a 180 degree vee configuration. >>(could be wrong....this is how i've seen them referred to)  >    Then what is a "Flat-" engine???  flat = 180 deg V = horizonatlly opposed  Usually, it also equals "boxer," however, I think the term is traditionally reserved for 8's and 12's (and firing order matters). This was talked about here in r.a many months back; I can't remember the consensus.  Examples:  Ferrari's 512TR is a flat 12 boxer. Porsche's 911 is a flat 6. Subaru's Impreza is a flat 4.  Regards,  Brian  bqueiser@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I am the engineer, I can choose K.
For sale - Mazda 323  	1986 Mazda 323 	White exterior, Grey interior. 	75,000 miles 	Interior in very good condition. 	Exterior in good condition  	Pioneer DX 680 car stereo. 		- CD player 		- 18 FM presets, 6 AM 		- removable faceplate 		- seperate component speakers professionally mounted 		  in the doors.  The car has been well maintained.  I wax it often and keep the interior clean.  Its a good running car with a solid body (no rust thru, tiny spots of surface rust.  When I see a spot I touch it up.)  The stereo makes the car.  I have had no mechanical problems with it.  I'm looking for $900.00 firm.  The car has an average wholesale value of  about $900.00 without the stereo.  The stereo cost me $500.00 last July.  If you are interested, call or Email me at:
In article <C5JnK3.JKt@news.cso.uiuc.edu> cka52397@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (OrioleFan@uiuc) writes: >	Wasn't the original intent of the reverse lights for the driver, so he >could see where he was backing up???  Although reverse lights on the sides  No. reverse lights are to warn others that you are backing up. They aren't bright enough to (typically) see by without the brake and tail lights.   >are useful for telling whether cars are backing up out perpendicular to the >path of the car, I don't think warnings were their original intents, since they >are colored white.  Well, red and orange were already taken. Maybe white defines the direction that the car is moving in.   If you really want to be able to see behind you, get some fog lamps for the back of the car. These work very well - and are a good way to get rid of tailgaters if you get that rush of testosterone.
boyle@cactus.org (Craig Boyle) writes:  >In article <C5sxI4.J9B@news.cso.uiuc.edu> cka52397@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (OrioleFan@uiuc) writes: >>gibbonsa@fraser.sfu.ca (Darren Gibbons) writes: >>>I'm looking for information on Opel cars.  Now you ask, which model? >>>Well, the sad truth is, I'm not entirely sure, but it's a two-seater, >>>with roll-over headlights, hard top, and really sporty looking.  My >>>friend has one sitting in his yard in really nice condition, >>>body-wise, but he transmission has seized up on him, so it hasn't run >>>for a while.  Does anyone have any info on these cars?  The engine >>>compartment looks really tight to work on, but it is in fine shape and >>>I am quite interested in it. >>>Thanks! >>>Darren Gibbons >>>gibbonsa@sfu.ca >>	 >>	This would be the manta, would it not???  Sold through Buick dealers in the mid '70's as the price leader????  >Sounds a lot more like an Opel GT to me. I'd guess that this is on the same >chassis as the Kadett, rather than the bigger Manta - but I could easily >be wrong.  I think the later Kadett's were sold here as Buick Opels.  >Craig  	I think the Manta is the European name for the "GT."  I'm pretty sure that the only Kadett's sold here were/are the Pontiac LeMans.  I think the GT is just an early '70s to mid '70s Manta.
Hi netters,  My friend is seriously thinking of getting the Subaru SVX. There is a local dealer here in Seattle selling them for $22600, with Touring package, that's $7400 off from MSRP. He thinks it's a  very good deal (and I think so too). Since he knows I have access to the net, he would like to get anyone's opinion about this car, especially in the area of reliability and maintenanability. Please send e-mail to me as my friend doesn't have access to the net.  My opinion about this car is, you get a lot for $22600: auto everything (tranny, climate control, windows, locks, folddow rear seet), full wheel drive, 2+2, fast (143 top spped), heavy (3580lb);-)  Thanks in advacne!
I have a '71 Buick Skylark with 148K on it.  I bought it in California, and if it'll let me, I'd like to keep it for another year.  The only problem is these Indiana winters--my heater controls don't work.  The car has vacuum operated control switches for the vents.  Right now it is stuck in the "vent" mode.  It will blow warm air, but I can't switch the air flow to either the floor (I can live without this) or the defrost (I can't  live without this).  I probably could just jam the air deflector to the  defrost position, but this blows a lot of air in my face and is, well, kind of like putting a vacuum cleaner in reverse.  I have taken parts of the dash off and looked at the vacuum system and I think the problem (or part of it) is with the two diaphragms which control up/down and outside/inside air flow.  THe diaphragm which controls outside(vent)/in- side(no vent) air is cracked most of the way around, and the other one is probably damaged too, considering the advanced age of the car.  Two questions:  	1)  Is there anything I should be aware of about this (other than 	the fact that I should move from Indiana) ?  	2)  In the event that replacement diaphragms aren't available, is there 	a way to "fix" this?  THanks for any advice/info  selah,
Hi there, maybe you can help me...  I have an '88 Corolla with a 5 speed as the subject line says.  The gearbox seems excessivly clunky.  I used to have an '85 Corolla, and it was also  somewhat clunky, but it had 30,000 more miles on it, and it wasn't nearly as bad as this car!  Is there fluid in the 5speed case?  If there is, could it just be low, or in need of a change?  As I recall, only the autos have fluid. Or am I just mistaken?  Please no flames for owning an import.  I also have an old Dodge, but it's not in very good shape these days...
In article <1ppg8b$fvq@armory.centerline.com> jimf@centerline.com (Jim Frost) writes: >joes@telxon.mis.telxon.com (Joe Staudt) writes: >>In article <1phoi3$s95@armory.centerline.com> jimf@centerline.com (Jim Frost)  >>writes: >>[stuff deleted...] >>> >>>The silly thing about this whole argument is that most of the trunk >>>releases (I'm tempted to say all, but there's bound to be a >>>counterexample) only operate if the car is on (ACC or running).  Thus >>>you can't easily pop the trunk without starting the car. > >>"Most" cars?  The only cars I've ever seen with this "feature" have been >>GM cars.  My `88 Mazda, '80 Honda, and (coming soon) '93 Probe all have >>cable-operated releases [...].  My '84 >>Camaro had an electric hatch release that was (thankfully) independent of >>the key in the ignition (the exception to the rule mentioned in my first >>sentence). > >I should probably have said "glovebox trunk releases."  I haven't >encountered any glovebox releases that are cable operated.  Numerous >GM and several Ford/Mercury cars that I've encountered have electrical >releases in the glovebox, and all of the ones I've seen needed the >ignition on to some degree to operate.  Your Camaro example is noted, >but since it's a hardtop it's not a big deal.  I've never run into a >convertible with a cable-operated trunk release -- I'd agree 100% that >in such an environment a cable or always-active electrical release >would be rather stupid. > >jim frost >jimf@centerline.com  My Honda has a cable release that can be locked out with the ignition key. The valet key can be left with someone and will NOT unlock the trunk or enable the cable release.
The European version is called 200 SX and have a 1.8 liter engine with turbo and have more power than the US version ( 169 HP ); it goes from 0 to 100 Km/h in 7.5 sec and have a top speed of 225 Km/h ( 140 miles/h ). I just purchased one ( new ) and I am looking for a repair book. I could not find one in FRANCE and GERMANY; does anybody knows where to find one ? Is there one in the UK ? Probabaly no use to look in the US as the 240 SX have here a different motor. I am very pleased with the car and have no problem with it; but like to have good technical documentation about the car I own.
>Photo radar and mailed tickets make no sense at all. Speeding is a moving  >violation, committed by the operator, not the owner. The owner may be a  >rental agency, a dealer, a private party, or a government agency. As long >as the owner has no reason to expect the operator will be driving illegally >or unsafely, the owner cannot be held responsible for what the operator does. >The car may even have been driven without the owner's knowledge or consent.  >I can't believe a mailed ticket, where the driver is not identified, would  >stand up in court. This is obviously a lazy, cynical, boneheaded, fascist  >way to extort revenue, and has nothing to do with public safety.  >- BK  What do photo radar units look like?  Also, what major U.S. cities use it?
I am in the process of looking for a half decent aftermarket sport exhaust for my 1981 BMW 320i. So far, I have found a Pacesetter exhaust for $219 and an Ansa exhaust for $190 (Canadian funds). I was wondering if anyone could tell me anyhting about either of these exhausts or any other possible exhausts that I may be interested in. My main priorities are a decent horse power increase (5-30%) and a nice low note to go along with that added power. I was also thinking of looking into both Remus and Leistritz exhausts.Has  anyone got anything to say about these? I am mainly looking for the muffler only but if anyone can find a good deal on a whole kit I would be willing to go after that. I also would like to know how much these would cost me in the  States.Please mail me back if you have any information.
In article 2211@viewlogic.com, brad@buck.viewlogic.com (Bradford Kellogg) writes: > >In article <1993Mar20.050303.8401@cabot.balltown.cma.COM>, welty@cabot.balltown.cma.COM (richard welty) writes: > >|> Q:  What is Ka band radar?  Where is it used?  Should a radar detector be >|>     able to handle it?  >|>  >|> A:  Ka band has recently been made available by the FCC for use in the US >|>     in so-called photo-radar installations.  In these installations, a >|>     low-powered beam is aimed across the road at a 45 degree angle to the >|>     direction of traffic, and a picture is taken of vehicles which the >|>     radar unit determines to have been in violation of the speed limit. >|>     Tickets are mailed to the owner of the vehicle.  Because of the low >|>     power and the 45 degree angle, many people believe that a radar >|>     detector cannot give reasonable warning of a Ka band radar unit, >|>     although some manufacturers of radar detectors have added such >|>     capability anyway.  The number of locales where photo-radar is in use >|>     is limited, and some question the legality of such units.  Best advice: >|>     learn what photo radar units look like, and keep track of where they >|>     are used (or else, don't speed.) > >Photo radar and mailed tickets make no sense at all. Speeding is a moving  >violation, committed by the operator, not the owner. The owner may be a  >rental agency, a dealer, a private party, or a government agency. As long >as the owner has no reason to expect the operator will be driving illegally >or unsafely, the owner cannot be held responsible for what the operator does. >The car may even have been driven without the owner's knowledge or consent.  >I can't believe a mailed ticket, where the driver is not identified, would  >stand up in court. This is obviously a lazy, cynical, boneheaded, fascist  >way to extort revenue, and has nothing to do with public safety. > >- BK >   We had those f*****g photo-radar things here in Sweden a while ago. There was a lot of fuzz about them, and a lot of sabotage too (a spray-can with touch-up paint can do a lot of good...).  Eventually they had to drop the idea as there were a lot of court-cases where the owner of the car could prove he didn't drive it at the time of speeding.  I especially recall a case where it eventually proved to be a car-thief that had stolen a car and made false plates. He, ofcourse, chose a license number of a identical car, so the photo seemed correct...  In conclosion: Photo-radar sucks, every way you look at it!
In article <1r7cr2INNvar@sumax.seattleu.edu> smorris@sumax.seattleu.edu (Steven A. Morris) writes: >The Villager-Quest seem like the best of the Cravan/Voyager copies to <come along since the Mazda MPV.  The NISSAN MAXIMA engine paired with >the MAXIMA 4 speed Auto Trans should be an excellent drive train, and <the rest of the vehicle seems well engineered.  Only the price is >controversial.
In article <1993Apr5.211457.12789@ole.cdac.com> ssave@ole.cdac.com (The Devil Reincarnate) writes: > How do you take off the driver side door panel from the inside >on an '87 Honda Prelude?  The speaker went scratchy, and I want >to access its pins. >  There is something going on here.  It seems that once a month, the VW group must have get a specific detailed question about Hondas.  I would like to ask that next month we get one about Hyundai instead of Honda.  Thank you.
I need to get some info. on cellular antennas.. who are the biggest companies in this market now? how much do their antenna cost? what are the specs on the antennas (gain, directivity)...?  who is the contact person?   thank-you
nataraja@rtsg.mot.com  writes: > I heard the diesels are considered cleaner-burning than > gas engines because the emit less of: Carbon Monoxide, > Hydrocarbons, and Oxides of Nitrogen.  (CO, HC, NOX). >  > But they can put out a lot of particulate matter.  I heard > something about legislation being discussed to "clean up > diesel emissions".  Is there anything in the works to > install "scrubbers" for diesels?  How about the feasibility > of installing them on trucks and cars?  Would it be any > different than a catylitic converter?  I'd assume easier, > since we're removing particulate matter instead of converting > gasses.  Let's hear people's opinions... >   VW and Mercedes have tinkered with particulate traps.  Also, VW uses a kind of turbocharger on their Jetta ECOdiesel that helps reduce particulates as well, although I don't know the mechanics of it.  Many diesel cars,busses, and trucks in Europe are now being equipped with catalysts and traps in an effort to clean up diesel emissions, already well below legal limits anyway.  It's a shame GM had to soil the diesel's reputation in passenger cars and prevent further resource devotion to research into making this outstandingly efficient engine even further ahead of gas engines in emissions.
In article <1r3sbbINN8e0@hp-col.col.hp.com>, tvervaek@col.hp.com (Tom Vervaeke) wrote: >  > My wife and I looked at, and drove one last fall. This was a 1992 model. > It was WAYYYYYYYYY underpowered. I could not imagine driving it in the > mountains here in Colorado at anything approaching highway speeds. I > have read that the new 1993 models have a newer, improved hp engine.  >  > I'm quite serious that I laughed in the salesman face when he said "once > it's broken in it will feel more powerful". I had been used to driving a > Jeep 4.0L 190hp engine. I believe the 92's Land Cruisers (Land Yachts) > were 3.0L, the sames as the 4Runner, which is also underpowered (in my  The 91 and 92 Cruisers run the 4.0L straight 6 which only has about 150hp  and 220lb-ft of torque.  Plenty off-highway, marginal on the highway. The 93 has a much improved 4.2L straight 6 with >200hp and 275ft-lb torque.  > They are big cars, very roomy, but nothing spectacular.  If you take them on rough trails, you'll see the difference.  The Cruiser is an order of magnitude better in off-highway ability.
In article <930411.153152.amiller@almaden.ibm.com> amiller@almaden.ibm.com (Alex Miller) writes: >My physical therapist has suggested that a good driving position >for me is to have my back nearly vertical and for my knees not >to be much higher than my hips. > [...] >Are there any cars that are particularly good in respect to >having both headroom and a well designed seat height?  Take a look at mini-vans.  I sat in a Dodge Caravan, which had a high seat and plenty of headroom.
How do you take off the driver side door panel from the inside on an '87 Honda Prelude?  The speaker went scratchy, and I want to access its pins.   I see only one press button and the rest is snug fit.
troy@sequent.com (Troy Wecker) writes: >There is no question that the Valentine-1 ($299) has good range but >not significant enough to be 2 or 3 times as expensive as some of the >others.  The big win with the V-1 is not its range but rather its directionality and multiple-transmitter tracking (which you later called a "gimmick" -- a conclusion I disagree with).  Since the detector incorporates multiple receivers it's not surprising that it's significantly more expensive.  While the added capabilities may not help you, there is added value for those of us who live in areas where there are a lot of false-alarms.  >Summary: Valentine-1 way too expensive and not a significantly better >performer!  I certainly call it "interesting" but I'm another person who thinks that the added value might be coming at too high a cost.  Very adequate radar detectors are available for less than half the cost and one of them has suited me rather well.  If I did more long-distance travelling in areas I'm not familiar with I'd probably consider getting the V-1 because it's additional information would be useful in discriminating false alarms.
Hello netters!  I'm visiting the US (I'm from Sweden) in August. I will probably rent a Chevy Beretta from Alamo. I've been quoted $225 for a week/ $54 for additional days.  This would include free driving distance, but not local taxes (Baltimore).  They also told me all insurance thats necessary is included, but I doubt that,  'cause a friend rented a car last year and it turned out he needed a lot more insurance than what's included in the base price. But on the other hand he didn't rent it from Alamo.  Does anyone have some info on this?  Is $225 a rip-off?  Probability that I'll be needing more insurance? Is the beretta a good rental car?  Thanx
this week's autoweek talks about how wagons are getting back in vogue. i wouldn't mind an audi s4 wagon (great stealth value) but you'll never catch me dead in a minivan!
I'm about to buy a new car and finance some of it.  Since I paid cash for the last car I bought I did not have to worry about whether or not I had a good amount of insurance on it because of a bank loan.  I just put the amount that I wanted (not what a bank would have wanted).  Friends are telling me that banks require some kind of insurance on the car to protect it since it is collateral on loans.  Is this true?  Can that insurance be gotten as part of my other insurance?  I assume I don't have to pay a dealer for extra insurance over my regular car insurance. Am I correct?  I hear about accident/health type insurance at the dealers and I am pretty sure these are just money makers for them.  I just want to verify that I don't _have_ to buy these at all.  Or any other types of extras.  What do I have to pay for?  Car, tax, license.  Anything else?
Hi, I was looking for some helpful advice. I'm a university student with about $7000 to spend, and I'm looking for a  used car. Does anyone have any useful advice they could offer to a first- time buyer? I'm not looking for anything sporty, just something functional  and reliable (less maintenance costs). Anybody have any ideas on what models  might suit me?  Thanks
jmh@hopper.Virginia.EDU (Jeffrey Hoffmeister) writes:  >In article <1993Apr6.200200.29965@progress.com> damelio@progress.COM (Stephen D'Amelio) writes: >> >>rjwade@rainbow.ecn.purdue.edu (Robert J. Wade) writes: >> >>>>     There's only one car that really fits your needs. It's spelled: >>>> >>>>			  5.0 LITER MUSTANG >> >sports car, butm my mothers '88 GT was considered a sports car. >I still can't quite figure that out, since when do plastic add-ons >make a car a sports car?  >Jeff  	We're talking about insurance agents from Bumf**k Illinois (ST.FARM is HQ'ed in Bloomington).  What the hell do  they know about cars...  Both are sports cars...  :-)
Which Western states have laws that charge sales tax on the difference between a new car's price and the trade-in's value?  I know California charges you on  the full value of the new vehicle regardless of trade-in.  If you are a California resident, is it legal to buy a car in a state other than California without also paying California sales tax?  How does California  enforce any law that requires you to also pay California sales tax (on top of  the out-of-state tax)?