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Hi Folks,  I recently bought a 1981 Mercury Capri (my first car ever!). I have noticed a few problems with the car :  	1. It gives very low gas mileage (something like            11 miles / gallon ; I hear other car owners speak of            gas-mileage figures like 25 miles/gallon (wow!) etc.).  	2. When I start the car, it goes into high idling (something            like 1500 (or is it 15000 ?) rpm. After driving 4 or 5 miles,             it comes down to 300 (or 3000?) rpm.   I would like to know if there is any way by which I can fix these problems. Or is it natural for an old car like this ? (it has done about 117,000 miles). Someone suggested that I change/rebuild/ recondition the carburettor. I am not prepared to do it unless I am sure it will fix the problem. And yes, I got the car tuned-up recently (within the last 200 miles or so).  Please let me know if you have any suggestions. Please respond by email since I don't scan this newsgroup regularly.  Thanks.  Regards,  --Sudhi.  --  Sira Gopinath Sudhindranath. email : sudhi@ucs.usl.edu.
In article <1993Apr17.175451.30896@ns1.cc.lehigh.edu>, ip02@ns1.cc.lehigh.edu (Danny Phornprapha) writes: |> |> I have $30,000 as my budget.  I'm looking for a sports or GT car.  |> What do you think would be the best buy?    Well, for a bit more you could get an Mazda RX-7, definitely a BEST.   For under $30k you're stuck with (in no particular order):        Chevy Camaro Z28 LT1-1       Ponitac Firebird Firehawk       Ford Mustang Cobra       Toyota MR2 Turbo       GMC Typhoon  ;)
ssave@ole.cdac.com (The Devil Reincarnate) writes:   >  I am curious about knowing which commericial cars today >have v engines.  >V4 - I don't know of any. >V6 - Legend, MR3? MR6? >V8 - Don't know of any. >V12 - Jaguar XJS   > Please add to the list.   > Thanks, > -S > ssave@ole.cdac.com  	The Viper isn't an Inline 10 or Flat 10, is it?  I'm pretty sure its a V-10.  Also, the Cizeta??? is a V-16, but it may not yet be more than a  dream...
For sale:  1981 Oldsmobile Omega four door.  Gray, power windows, power steering, power brakes, remote trunk release.  Starts reliably and runs well, but needs some work.  $400 obo.  For details, email or (708)864-0526. --  Michael A. Atkinson    | There is no try, there is only Dew. asbestos@nwu.edu       |
In article <1993Apr8.095119.5367@hasler.ascom.ch> kevinh@hasler.ascom.ch writes: > >Oh yeah, I had a 1975 1275GT Mini, and even before I did anything >to it, it could leave an MGB standing anywhere except, perhaps, on a long straight >motorway run at 90+.  > >People who bought MGB`s bought them because they were an open topped sportscar >and embodied what people thought they should for an old fashioned traditional >brit. sportscar - not because they were great at anything.  Pretty much like the people who buy the Mazda MX-5 (Miata) today.  Small  fun and you can fool yourself (and a lot of other people) that you have the  performance of many far superior (and much more expensive) performnace cars.
In article <15631@ncrcan.Canada.NCR.CA> tnelson@ncrcan.Canada.NCR.CA (Tim Nelson) writes: >The older NY taxis were made by the Checker Car Company, and I would love >to have one. >Or, is the Checker Car Company still in business?  	Checker Motors went out of business in 1982.  It's hard to get old Checkers that are worth restoring, since almost every one was a fleet vehicle that was driven into the ground.  If you can get a  body in decent shape the mechanicals should all be available _somewhere_ -  Checker used whatever parts were around.  For instance, I had a Chevy straight six and a GMC Truck radiator and a Ford rear in mine.  > >The model that I am looking for is the Checker Marathon.  	Actually, you want a Checker Special if you can find one.
The rubber drain plugs under my carpet in my mazda glc leaked like the ones are doing under your spare in the Probe. I tooke them out and put some silicone sealant on them and put them back in.
In article <1993Apr20.224622.21992@voodoo.ca.boeing.com>, tomm@hank.ca.boeing.com (Tom Mackey) writes:  |> >You do have the power Steve. You *can* do it. Why don't you? Why don't you |> >go shoot some kids who are tossing rocks onto cars? Make sure you do a good |> >job though - don't miss - 'cause like they have big rocks - and take it from |> >me - those kids are mean. |>  |> That is absolutely correct.  They have a streak of meanness that runs much |> deeper and stronger than anything I ever experienced even during the height |> of the 60's racial struggles.  I am absolutely convinced that there are |> kids out there today that have no concept of right and wrong, but have the |> human intelligence which is turning them into the greatest predators that |> have ever walked the earth.  They will prevail unless the rest of humanity |> decides that it is in their best interest to stand up against these feral |> humans, and for individuals to start taking some responsibility for their |> own protection.  In a state in which the individuals turn to the authorities |> and police for protection, the police and government is soon composed of |> the very feral humans that they originally sought protection from.  And I thought the nutters were the ones throwing the bricks from the bridge.......  |> Gee, I guess you touched my hot button.  I'd better go cool off somewhere.  An institution?   |> Tom Mackey          (206) 865-6575        tomm@voodoo.ca.boeing.com |> Boeing Computer Services               ....uunet!bcstec!voodoo!tomm |> M/S 7K-20,       P.O. Box 24346,       Seattle, WA       98124-0346
The biggest hurdle for automatics (IMHO) is not shifting speed per se, but rather the transmission's reaction speed when you try to force it to shift manually.    This was the biggest fault with the Subaru ECVT -- it took SOOOOOO LONNNNNNNNGGGGG for the tranny to find the right ratio.  The sales propaganda says the Saturn automatic is effectively an electronically-shifted manual.  Might this mean that Saturn has conquered the problem?  (I dunno, only driven Saturn 5-speeds)  INPUT, PLEASE!
-> Does that mean that they're gonna bring back the Biscayne and Bel -> Air?  Or how about the 210?  george.howell%goucher@wb3ffv.ampr.org
In article 1r3n32INNk9p@ctron-news.ctron.com, smith@ctron.com (Lawrence C Smith) writes: >In article <1993Apr21.032905.29286@reed.edu>, rseymour@reed.edu (Robert Seymour) writes: >>In article <1993Apr20.174246.14375@wam.umd.edu> lerxst@wam.umd.edu (where's my  thing) writes: >>> It was called a Bricklin. > >>Bricklins were manufactured in the 70s with engines from Ford. > >Waitaminnit, didn't the Bricklin have an Pugeot six-cylinder?  Or am I >confusing it with the DeLorean?  I was sure the DeLorean had a v8. >  The DeLorean had the yucky PRV V6 engine. A joint-venture between Peugout (note  spelling), Renault and Volvo. PRV. This engine is a *MIGHTY BORING* piece of junk with approx 140hp. Doesn't like revs at all.  If you look at the DeLorean in the movie Back To the Future you will note that they changed the engine sound to a big V8. A real DeLorean doesn't sounds half as good. You will also note that every time they have to spin the tires in the movie the ground is all wet. This is because a DeLorean can't make a burnout on a dry road! The weak engine thats mounted over the rear axle makes it almost impossible.
I just visited the NY Auto Show, and saw two LH cars on the floor: Eagle  Vision and Dodge Intrepid.   Really nice I must say. Very attractive styling, lots of features and room,  at a competitive price.    Unfortunately, the workmanship is quite disappointing. On BOTH cars, the rubber seals around the window and door fell off. It turns out the seals are just big grooved rubber band. It goes on just by pressing the groove against the tongue on the door frame. Surely it would come off easily.  I am not sure how many of this kind of pooring engineering/assembly problems that will show up later.  I may still consider buying it, but only when it establishes a good track record.
In article <1993Apr15.234508.20032@slcs.slb.com>   dcd@se.houston.geoquest.slb.com (Dan Day) writes: >   ...(relates an experience similar to mine) ... > Then comes the part I wish I could have videotaped.  As we go out > the front door, the sales manager SHOUTS across the entire showroom, > customers and all, "Go ahead!  You DESERVE to buy a Nissan!" > So my friend bought a Sentra. > ...  This kind of behavior is what I was shocked by in my 'experience'. For   crying out loud, how do these turkeys think they can talk to customers   this way and still stay in business? Again, I don't expect sales people to   bow, scrape, and grovel in my presence but I sure don't expect to be   abused either. I was very surprised by the way the sales people talked to   me and in other 'negotiating' sessions I overheard in neighboring sales   cubicles. Evidently, their success rate is high enough that they continue   to do business this way. There must be a lot of people out there who are   easy to intimidate.  On the other hand, I'm not sure about the 'one price, no haggling'   approach that Saturn and other are starting to use. I guess if their fixed   price is fair it's OK. Maybe the best approach is to do your homework   before you go in. Find out the invoice prices of the car, add a reasonable   profit for the dealer ($200-$300??), offer them that price and stick to   it. If they get abusive, just leave. Then, don't let them try to screw you   after the deal is agreed on.
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IS there a simple way tooput these sunroofs out of their misery -  do leaks tend to be from old gaskets ?   or from inadequate mechanical seals -  or all of the above ??  is there any way to halt the rain ?  thanks hk
Sorry for the mis-spelling, but I forgot how to spell it after  my series of exams and NO-on hand reference here.  	Is it still possible to get those cute WWII VW Jeep-wanna-be's? A replica would be great I think.    							-TKH '93  ------------------------------------------------------------------------ If I can convert a C=128 to a C128T, I can do anything... NOT!!
>My '66 Ford has vent windows operated by a crank, just like a window  >(only it opened out, like a normal vent window). My '70 F100, my >dad's '84 Bronco, and pretty much every truck I've seen that's  >worth riding in has vent windows. > >Does that mean that I'm not a young feller anymore? :-) > >				James > >James P. Callison    Microcomputer Coordinator, U of Oklahoma Law Center   I don't understand the fascination with vent windows. They create a tremendous  turbulence and noise that makes even a simple connversation impossible at  speeds above 40mph. The current flow-throuh ventilation, if designed right,  are far more superior.
In article <1993Apr22.192652.3032@virginia.edu> jmm4h@Virginia.EDU ("The Blade Runner") writes: >I just have got to remind all of you that this is it!  Yes, >that's right, somtime this fall, Ford (the granddaddy of cars) >will be introducing an all-new, mega-cool >way-too-fast-for-Accord-drivers Mustang.  It's supposed to be >100% streamlined, looking similar to the Mach III concept car >Ford came out with around January.  I can't wait.  Anyone out >there hear anything about it recently?   If everything I've read is correct, Ford is doing nothing but "re- skinning" the existing Mustang, with MINOR suspension modifications. And the pictures I've seen indicate they didn't do a very good job of it.    The "new" mustang, is nothing but a re-cycle of a 20 year old car.
matmcinn@nuscc.nus.sg (Matthew MacIntyre at the National University of Senegal) writes:  >callison@uokmax.ecn.uoknor.edu (James P. Callison) writes: >: >>  >: >I'm not going to argue the issue of carrying weapons, but I would ask you if  >: >you would have thought seriously about shooting a kid for setting off your >: >alarm?  I can think of worse things in the world.  Glad you got out of there >: >before they did anything to give you a reason to fire your gun. >:  >I think people have a right to kill to defend their property. Why not? Be >honest: do you really care more about scum than about your  car?  I can't tell if Matt is being sarcastic here or not, but to be honest, many automobiles are worth far more to their owners (in $$ value and $$ investment) than the people that would take them.  I don't have figures on average property tax in the U.S. or how much of it is allocated for housing projects, inferior public schools, jails, or the like, but I have a feeling that the amount the government steals from an honest, productive citizen to breed this trash is  significantly less than the value of many automobiles.  And for those who will argue that the animals out there stealing cars and everything else (not to mention committing COMPLETELY senseless acts of violence, such as rape) cannot be valued in terms of money because they are human beings, I submit that they are not human beings.  Jim Callison, I think, is on the right track.  And  Chintan Amin remarked earlier that we cannot blame environment for the actions of a single criminal.  I couldn't agree more.  One could trace any crime back to the environment/upbringing of the criminal; should we let all of them out, from pickpockets to rapists to inside traders, because what they did wasn't their fault?  Where does one draw the line?  $0.02
In a previous article, nuet_ke@pts.mot.com (KEITH NUETZMAN X3153 P7625) says:  > >HELP!!! >my wife has informed me that she wants a convertible for her next car. >We live in South Fla., so we are definitely in the right are for one. >My wife has mentioned the Miata, but I think it is too small. >I would like to wait for the new Mustangs ( Dec. '93 I think). >Anyone have any opinions on any/all convertibles in a reasonable price range. > >                                           Thanx >
Cup holders (driving is an importantant enough undertaking) Cellular phones and mobile fax machines (see above) Vanity mirrors on the driver's side. Ashtrays (smokers seem to think it's just fine to use the road) Fake convertible roofs and vinyl roofs. Any gold trim.
In article <Apr22.202724.24131@engr.washington.edu> eliot@stalfos.engr.washington.edu (eliot) writes: > >the subarus all use 180 degree vees in their engines..  :-) > > >eliot  Wouldn't that make them an I4?  Or would they  really be an _4 (henceforth referred to as "underscore 4")?
In article <1993Apr23.155215.2838@chpc.utexas.edu> ivab015@chpc.utexas.edu (Albert Wu) writes: >I went to a place called American Car Care Centers to check my car for A/C >leak.  After "checking", I was told that there is a leak in the compressor >seal.  At the end, in addition to the labor for the check, I was charged 12 >dollars for a pound of freon, although they evacuated my A/C afterwards >because of the leak.  First, is it fair for him to charge me for a pound of >freon ($12 plus tax) ?  Second, what can I do about this if this is unfair ? > >-- Albert Wu.  For the information of those not "lucky" enough to live in the city of Austin, TX, if an auto a/c system is checked and found to have leaks, it must be repaired at that time, or evacuated.  This is an ordinance unique (I think) to the city of Austin.  Freon is subject to increasing taxes, but $12 is about 2X cost here. Recovered freon is not required to be "purchased" from the car it is withdrawn from.  As a matter of practice, some shops here are charging  a recycling fee that is less than the cost of the freon removed if it  is reintroduced to the system.  Just another quality service from an _Enviornmentally Conscious_ city.
In a previous article, gwm@spl1.spl.loral.com (Gary W. Mahan) says:  >Could someone explain how to make sense of drag coefficients (i.e Cd) mentioned in magazines.  I understand that lower numbers signify better aerodynamics but >what does this mean in the real world.  Is there a way to calculate new top speeds(assuming the car is not rev limited at top speed) or mileage benefits if a identical car had the Cd reduced from .34 to .33.  It's pretty complex, and Cd isn't the whole story either.  Cd for cars is usually calculated based on the frontal area of the car.  So a large car with a good Cd could get the same drag force as a smaller car with a poorer Cd.   To calculate drag use this formula:  D = 1/2 * rho * v^2 * Cd * S  Where D is the drag force (lbs), rho is the local air density (slugs/ft^3), V is the velocity (ft/s), and S is the frontal area (ft^2).  Note that the pieces called 1/2 * rho * v^2 are sometimes called qbar or dynamic pressure (a fancy aero term for air pressure or force).   Note that power is:  P = F * v  Where P is power (lbf-ft/s), F is the force, drag in this case (lbf) and v is velocity (ft/s).   Note that if you put the whole equation into one (by substituting D for force) you get a velocity _cubed_ term.  That's why huge increases in power result in little increases in speed.  Ditto for decreases in Cd.   So if you have a 100 mph car and reduce Cd from .34 to .33, your new top speed is:  (sound of trumpet fanfare)  101 mph  Sorry to dissappoint.
In article <foo> 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.  Why are you posting this tripe to rec.autos.vw?
The Chevrolet brothers were respected racers & test drivers for the Buick Co. when Durant was there.  When the directors kicked Durant out of GM in 1910 he took Chevrolet and others with him.  As mentioned before, they founded the successful Chevrolet company.  A little-known fact is that the Chevrolet Co. actually took over GM! That was how Durant got back in charge of GM-- legally his new company Chevrolet Co. did the buying, and GM was a division of Chevrolet!  After 1920 and into the Sloan era, GM shuffled things so that the GM board was superior, but there was always a degree of autonomy given the Chevy division, presumably because of the initial structure. (If you look at the organization chart for GM in Sloan's book, Chevy division reports directly to 14th floor, not through the "passenger car division" which covers Buick, Olds, Cadillac, and Oakland/Pontiac)
In article <C50p1M.21o@noose.ecn.purdue.edu>, rjwade@rainbow.ecn.purdue.edu (Robert J. Wade) writes: >  > ok, how about this to argue about.  why does the sl2 have a much lower base > price than the sc2???  it's over 1k cheaper(i forget the exact amount). > doesn't it cost more to have the extra doors/windows/locks/motors etc. that  > are in the 4 door????  perhaps it is just a marketing deal....people want the > 2door, so they will pay the extra 1.2k???   The SC1/SC2 has a shorter wheel base than the SL/SL1/SL2/SW1/SW2, just a  thought. Ithink your right though......
I just wanted to thank all the netters out there who either posted a response or sent e-mail regarding my ignition kill question. Now that I know how simple a procedure it is, it looks like I'll be paying my local Pep Boys a visit this weekend....
In <C5HI0B.26C@constellation.ecn.uoknor.edu> callison@uokmax.ecn.uoknor.edu (James P. Callison) writes:  >In article <1993Apr13.220105.26409@slcs.slb.com> dcd@se.houston.geoquest.slb.com (Dan Day) writes: >>In article <93Apr08.202003.27851@acs.ucalgary.ca> parr@acs.ucalgary.ca (Charles Parr) writes: >>>As a long time motorcyclist, I have never understood what >>>posessed auto builders to put delicate controls, which must >>>be used with skill and finesse, like clutches and brakes, >>>on the floor. >>> >>>Why not hand control? It's much much easier. >> >>In the early days, neither of these functions had power-assist, so >>only legs had enough strength to activate them.  Since then, it's >>been traditional and people would have a hard time getting >>used to anything else.    >Well, where, exactly, would you put a hand clutch and brake? On >a motorcycle, it's easy; the handlebars have a very limited >range of turning. Steering wheels, on the other hand, turn around >and around and around...which is fine for electrical relays (like >your cruise control and airbag)--but how many of you want to >lose your clutch and/or brake due to a short circuit?  Shades of the Edsel! They had pushbuttons in the steering wheel hub that controlled the auto tranny. It was very disconcerting to shift into reverse when turning a corner and the wires shorted.  >There are workarounds, but there's really no reason to use hand >power on a car's clutch or brakes, and lightening them to the >point that they are "finesse" controls suitable for hand use >would increse the mechanical complexity substantially (look at >power brakes and non-power brakes for an example).  >>I saw an experimental car that had a joystick instead of a steering >>wheel...  >That's about useless, IMHO.   >>>Another automotive oddity is separate keys for trunks, doors, and >>>ignitions. Why on earth would you want this? >> >>I know *I* don't.  >I want a separate trunk key for security reasons; it gives me a totally >separate, lockable container. For door and ignition....ehhh, the same key's >OK, I guess.  >				James
A friend of mine is cnsidering buying a new car, and is considering the Subaru Impreza or the Nissan Altima right now.  Which of these two cars would you recommend.  We definately want an airbag and ABS, and room for tall people and long legs.  If you have other suggestions for cars under $13K after dealing I'd be interested in you opinions as well.  PLEASE send replies to sem1@postoffice.mail.cornell.edu, no tthis address.
In article <1993Apr23.163129.53125@gmuvax.gmu.edu>, lcarr@gmuvax.gmu.edu wrote: >  > Hi. >  I've been seeing all these articles about changing > brake fluid and I am wondering if this is really necessary. > I have an 86 Toyota Corolla SR5, with 94000 and I am in the > process of doing preventative maintenance and I was > wondering if this was something that I should add to > my list of things to do. > Any information would be greatly appreciated. I really > love this car and would like to keep it for as long as  > possible. >  > Thanx... >  > -lisa >  > sign me... only a manual will do..
I just entered the market for a Radar Detector and am looking for any & all advice/recommendations/warnings/etc from anyone in  this group.  Email is preferred.
In article <1993Apr20.203219.7724@pencom.com> stecz@pencom.com writes: >In article <1993Apr19.235711.7285@cactus.org> boyle@cactus.org (Craig Boyle)   >writes: >>  >>  >> My 90 Integra was hit hard in the 3/25 hailstorm in Austin, TX.  >> The insurance company cut me a check for $6600 ($100 deductible) >> last week.  Is this a record? Anybody else had settlements from >> the same hailstorm yet? >>  >> Craig > > >Rumor has it that a guy at Dell Computer had his Miata totalled, so that would   >be about $10k.  I guess it either had the top down, or the hail ripped through the top, as you could not do $10k worth of hail damage to a Miata body.
In article <C63rrw.1G9w@austin.ibm.com> $LOGIN@austin.ibm.com writes: > >I've owned a Saturn for and year and a half, and didn't have the extended >warranty, but just traded it in for a 1993 (for reasons that I won't mention >unless someone wants to know.)  I opted for the 5 year/60,000 mile extended with >$50 deductible.  It's sorta like buying health insurance.  You could say that >you're not sick now, and haven't been sick for a while, but you can't guarantee >that you won't be sick tomorrow.  A little money invested today is better than >being sick tomorrow and now being able to pay for it, or having to pay a lot >more tomorrow than you can today.