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In rec.autos Jay Lorenzana <U40348@uicvm.uic.edu> wrote: > >Dear Netters: > >I am looking to buy a used Eagle Talon '91 or '91 TSi AWD.  I would be concerned about how the car was driven and how well it was maintained.  I own a turbocharged one, and I would never buy a turbocharged vehicle unless I knew the owner and his/her driving/maintenance habits.  >Question is that the '91 TSi AWD was mentioned in the >April Consumer Reports to a car to avoid!  I have been wondering about that myself.  The '90 AWD models and the '91s were identical (except for the ABS option).    >In particular, the manual transmission,  Yes.  Some owners had problems with the transaxles.  Using synthetic lubricants in the transaxles solved the problem in most cases.  The problem was not unique to the AWDs, however.  It was common to all models.  The Galant VR4 and GSX had the same transaxle, but I didn't see those listed in CR.  >electrical system,  I don't know of any major complaints in this area, except that the battery that was installed at the factory had a low current rating.   >and brakes were below par (in both models).  The first FWD models (those built before May 1989) were recalled for brake upgrades.  Some FWD and AWD owners had problems with warped rotors.  Those of us who insist on using manual torque wrenches every time the lug nuts are tightened have never had a problem.  >A friend of mine >ownes a '90 TSi AWD and he has had 2 brake jobs (pads),  I can refer you to someone who has gone through a set of pads in one day!  It all depends on how you drive.  It seems that most owners have been getting between 40-70k on a set of pads.  >one stuck valve,  First time I hear about a problem with the valve train on these cars, other than timing belt failures.  >and some clutch/transmission problem, something >about sticking/grinding into second gear.  This doesn't seem >too bad if one "beats" on his car.  If your friend "beats" on the car, then his unit is not a representative sample of the car's reliability.  My suggestion is instead of listening to the useless Consumer Reports, talk to several owners (the mailing list may be the best way to reach a few of them).  >I am willing to suffer reliability--for speed and looks.  Seems >you have to pay big buck if you want all three.  Anyway can >anyone please let me know how you like your Talon, and any >problems you may have had, and if the repairs are worth it.  #if (humor_impaired) skip_to TheEnd No matter how much you pay, you won't get all three.  Examples:  NSX:       reliability and looks. Ferrari:   reliability ^H^H^H^H^H^H (yeah, right!) speed and looks  TheEnd -- The opinions stated above are not necessarily my employer's.
In article <1r1crn$27g@transfer.stratus.com>, tszeto@sneezy.ts.stratus.com (Tommy Szeto) writes... >Water gradually builds up in the trunk of my friend's 89 Ford Probe.  Every >once in a while we would have to remove the spare and scoop out the water >under the plywood/carpet cover on the trunk.  I would guess this usually happens >after a good thunder storm.  A few Qs: >  >1) Is this a common problem? >2) Where are the drain holes located for the hatch? >   I had the same problem in my '90 MX-6. Luckily I had it fixed under warranty. I think they replaced a tail light gasket. Check with a dealer, it's a known problem.
You guys are correct.  The Bricklin was produced in Canada. The National Museum of Science and Technology here in Ottawa has one, and sometimes they put it on display.  Most of the time, it stays in storage because the museum doesn't have much room. It's a big deal for a car to be Canadian and that's why they  have it.  If anybody's a fan, they also have a nice green '73 Riviera that looks like it just came out of the showroom.
In article <5243@unisql.UUCP>, wrat@unisql.UUCP (wharfie) writes: |> In article <C5H6F8.LDu@news.rich.bnr.ca> jcyuhn@crchh574.NoSubdomain.NoDomain |> (James Yuhn) writes: |> >   That's not the clutch you're hearing, its the gearbox. Early SHOs have |> >   a lot of what is referred to as 'gear rollover' noise. You can generally |>  |> 	I have one of the first SHOs built, and _mine_ doesn't make |> this noise. |>      Geez wharfie, do you have to be so difficult? Mine was built in December '88,    which qualifies as pretty dang early, and it most certainly grinds away.
I'm plannig to trade my Sentra SE-R in with a NX2000.  My car has 11,500 miles on it and is a '92 model.  The NX2000 the dealer is selling is a '91 model with 23,000miles on it.  It has a T-Bar Roof, a/c, and an airbag, which my Sentra does not have.  They are asking for $1500.  Is that a fair deal?  The only thing I noticed about the NX2000 is that the engine did not seem to have as much torque as my Sentra which has the same identical engine.  I presume that the last lady owner did not really push the engine to it's limits occassionaly while I did that on mine, thuis the NX2000's engine is a little "tight."  So, if I buy the NX2000 and "excercise" it well, should that slight power problem go away?  Any advice on this will be much appreciated.  Thanks.  Please reply via e-mail if possible. --  A motion picture major at the Brooks Institute of Photography, CA Santa Barbara and a foreign student from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
In article <24326.74.uupcb@cutting.hou.tx.us> david.bonds@cutting.hou.tx.us (David Bonds)  writes: > >GK>Occasionally, I have trouble shifting into reverse.  The shifter >GK>refuses to enter the gate, and I often grind the synchros trying to >GK>get it into gear.  I'll be watching this carefully in the next couple >GK>of months. > >Enter 1st, wait 2-3 seconds and then go into reverse.  They use the same >synchros, and you'll never (at least I haven't) ground-em-to-fit when using >this technique.  Or do like the manual says and put it in 3rd first, then you can quickly go into reverse... no waiting.  mark
In article <1qn19m$c9s@vela.acs.oakland.edu> mje@pookie.pass.wayne.edu writes: >I just ordered a Saturn SL1 after considering a few imports. Frankly, the Saturn > stuff deleted...
I have tested both vehicles (identically equipped), both for week-long periods. Curiously (and consider these are test vehicles), I found the Mercury higher in build quality than the Nissan.  Either choice is good, but beware that I did not experience reasonable mileage with the V6.  Average city driving was <15mpg, with about 21 avg. on the highway.  Both were optioned to the hilt (the Nissan had leather!).  The Villager was in the $24K range and the Nissan was over $26K.
In article <1993Apr21.191744.3072@ole.cdac.com> 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?  VW Golf/Passat 2.8l VR6 (inline V6!), very narrow angle (11 deg?), one head. Audi 80/100 2.6/2.8l V6     V8 - Don't know of any.  Audi V8 3.6/4.2l Some MBs Some BMWs     V12 - Jaguar XJS BMW 750/850 MB *600*      Please add to the list.       Thanks,     -S     ssave@ole.cdac.com
In article <nataraja.735341980@opal12>, nataraja@rtsg.mot.com (Kumaravel Natarajan) 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... |>  |> --  |> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |> -- Vel Natarajan  nataraja@rtsg.mot.com  Motorola Cellular, Arlington Hts IL  -- |> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This really bugs me.  The emissions of diesels are the cleanest of any vechicle, but they are considered so polluting that they are banned in passenger cars in California.  What a bunch of crap.  Diesel is the fuel of choice for  enviromental benefit in Europe while here it's illegal for the same reason.  The particulates are nothing but carbon.  They are just an annoyance at worst. Nothing beats the diesel cycle for efficiency and emissions, torque or engine durability.  It's also cheaper.
In article <1993Apr1.230642.5207@cbfsb.cb.att.com> ykhsu@cbnewsf.cb.att.com (yung-kao.hsu) writes: > >	I am the person who started out this subject. > >	To me, the question really is not about dealer profit but the >	amount of money for the type of car. I've settled with a >	new 92 Subaru Wagon with the similar amount of money a Saturn >	dealer asked for a SW1. OK, I know it's a 92 model, but I think >	I got a better car (though I have to adjust my initial idea of  >	why I am getting a new car). > >	Today, during a conversion with a friend, I learned he rejected >	a Saturn for a Ford Tarurs; as it only costed him a little bit more >	than a SL2. I may be wrong, but a loaded Tarus beats a Saturn SL2.  	I agree that a fully-loaded SL2 would come close in price to a LOWER-END Ford Taurus.  A FULLY-LOADED Taurus, on the other hand, would still be substantially more expensive than even the most glitzy SL2.  A fully loaded SL2 would run somewhere around $17,000, while a fully loaded Taurus LX would be somewhere around the $22,000-$23,000 range.  A base Taurus (GL I believe) might start around $15,000.  Of course there is the Taurus SHO which can push $30,000 if you really try, but this is a totally different car than your mainstream Taurus sedan.  Your statement was not entirely faulty, just a little inaccurate.  > >	I can't see Saturn is of better value and that is why I was puzzled >	by its pricings. Oh, we did not spend much time getting our deals; >	being better informed has its advantages.  Well, that's ok.  At least you're not bitching about dealer profits like some of the other netters are.  You seem to have rationally picked out the car that is best for you.  The Loyale is an aging design that is about to be replaced by the Impreza wagon, so you probably got a good deal on one of the last ones.  >	 >	Then again, I may be wrong. > >Yung-Kao Hsu >
In article <1993Apr27.172335.23392@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu> bbarnard@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Bret D Barnard) writes: >With Spring upon us it's time to start waxing again.  I was wondering if anyone >had any suggestions about waxes and polishes.  I know carnuba wax is often  >recommended on the net, but I was wondering about the colored waxes to cover up >some minor scratches.  Do the colored waxes give on overall good quality shine? >Are they good for the paint or clear coat? > >What about Liquid Glass, is it a clear polish which dries clear; thus filling >scratches?  is it good for the paint/clear coat? > >Please post with both good and bad experiences.  And hey, let's name names  >(brands) here!  ;^)   All gimmicks!  Stick with plain 'ol carnauba wax that's non-abrasive. Eagle 1, Meguiars, Turtle Wax, and a few others are good examples. The colored waxes just color in the scratches so they're not so  apparent.  The better approach is to buff minor scratches completely off with a cleaner/mild abrasive.  Never tried Liquid Glass, although I still have this sample they sent me a few years back.
In article <X3XZ2B2w165w@vllyoak.resun.com> jp@vllyoak.resun.com (Jeff Perry) writes: >I have found a kit advertised for lowering the front end of an early  >mustang.  Installation envolves moving the upper A-arm and installation  >of a wedge shaped spacer between the A-arm and ball joint.  Apparently,  >Shelby Mustangs did a similair modification, but left out the spacer. > >I would be interested in feedback, pro or con, on such a modification.  	I'm no mustang head, but don't the early ones have a simple strut suspension (that is, with no upper A-arm)?  Just a strut going down to a lower control arm (single bushing: not an A-arm), with a tension/compression rod locating it in the forward/backward direction?  	Anyway, simple strut suspensions like this can be lowered just by using shorter springs, cutting the springs, lowering the spring perch or shortening the strut below the perch.  In each of these cases, the suspension geometry will suffer because the lower control arms will not be at the intended angle.  A spacer placed between control arm and the bottom of the strut (roughly the height of the reduction) will restore the suspension geometry.  IMHO, the kit that includes the spacer is the only way to go...  --Ken
In article <20726.2bcd8b62@ecs.umass.edu> sylveste@ecs.umass.edu writes: >Before the S4 became the S4 it was called the 200 turbo quattro 20v. >This model did come in a wagon, a very quick wagon.  Very rare also. > >                                                   Mike Sylvester  Umass >  Yes, I saw a 200 Turbo Quattro wagon on I-287 in NJ on Monday.  I thought Audi stopped selling wagons in the US after the 5000.  This is exactly the type of vehicle I would like to own.  I bet its price is 4-5 times my car budget.
ljbartel@naomi.b23b.ingr.com (Les Bartel) writes:  >It did it again.  This morning, my 88 Ford Ranger was idling at 10,000 RPM. >Ok, so I exaggerated a little, but it was idling very fast.  It has a 2 >liter carburated engine in it, and no blipping of the throttle would >cause the idle to drop back to normal (I don't think the linkage is stuck). >What can I do to fix this problem?  This has been a problem from time to >time, but has straightened itself out - until now.  I don't have a tach, >but by gauging by the sound of the engine, it is idling about twice as fast >as it should be.  This is down from what it was idling at when I pulled up >at a stop light.  Sometimes a bad choke pull-off diaphram will cause a car to fast idle. The pull-off, which is vacuum actuated, provides a necessary pull in non-cold weather conditions to get the idle off the the fast idle cam. Locate the fast idle cam on your vehicle and see if you can rotate it to produce a normal idle. If so, locate the diaphram and test it. If you can't apply suction (via a good piece of rubber vacuum hose) with your mouth that will cause the diaphram to retract, then it's bad and should be replaced.
In article <C5unFy.E7I@dove.nist.gov> keys@starchild.ncsl.nist.gov (Lawrence B. Keys) writes: >In article <C5uI6u.Ao0@murdoch.acc.Virginia.EDU> jmh@hopper.Virginia.EDU (Jeffrey Hoffmeister) writes: >>In article <1993Apr21.171811.25933@julian.uwo.ca> wlsmith@valve.heart.rri.uwo.ca (Wayne Smith) writes: >>> >>>In article <66758@mimsy.umd.edu> davew@cs.umd.edu (David G. Wonnacott) writes: >>>>I'm considering switching to Geico insurance, but have heard that >>>>they do not assign a specific agent for each policy or claim.  I was >>>>worried that this might be a real pain when you make a claim.  I have >>>>also heard that they try to get rid of you if you have an accident. >>> Don't worry about this -- they'll drop you like a hot potato after you do   make a claim. They'll just make filing the claim a pain, but it will end   when they leave you in the lurch.  >>>I've read in this group that Geico has funded the purchasing of radar >>>guns by police depts (I'm not sure where). More than that. GEICO funded the company that developed LIDAR. When locals    showed a reluctance to BUY the units, GEICO started giving them away. I   know they've given units to the Florida Highway Patrol, County Sheriff's a   and some local governments. The real question is why? This is the hook. GEICO, and other Ins. Co.s can   tell which drivers represent risk. This is a determination they can make   AFTER YOU receive a speeding ticket from one of GEICO's LIDAR units. Most   drivers do not represent increased risk even after a ticket or two, but    this gives them the opportunity to RAISE RATES FOR EQUAL RISK. It's called   extra profits. They also know how silly the NSL is, and how it is almost   universally ignored. Driving in excess of the NSL gets you a ticket, an   increase in your rates, points on your license --- but it doesn't make you   a riskier driver to insure. Like the sound of this? Like the people who thought up the scheme? Go GEICO!
In <1ri9rv$jfl@msuinfo.cl.msu.edu> newman@cps.msu.edu (Timothy S Newman) writes:   >Okay, okay, I know the Ford Probe is made in the US, in fact it's >made in Michigan, at a Mazda plant.  My question: are most of the parts >from American or Japanese sources?  I have been told that most of the US >assembly plants for Japanese automakers import almost all of the parts used in >the vehicles.  >Any information anyone has on this will be appreciated!  Ford aimed for 75% US content when they designed the new Probe. In actual practice it came out to 77% US content. If my '89 is any example the 23% that is imported may be the engine and brakes, at least the '89 had Missybitchy brakes.  >Tim Newman >newman@cps.msu.edu
I'm not sure if this made it out so i'll try again.  I have an Ecklar's (sp?) Corvette car cover for sale.  The cover is canvas on the outside and felt on the inside.  It is weather proof and in great condition.  I'm asking $95.00 and I'll pay shipping.  (originally $175.00 in October of 1992).
I bought a car with a defunct engine, to use for parts for my old but still running version of the same car.  The car I bought has good tires.  Is there anything in particular that I should do to store the defunct car long-term?  I'd hate to have parts of it go bad.  Someone has told me it's bad for the tires to not move the car once-in-a-while. Is this true?   Do I need some props to take the weight of the tires?  Best to reply by mail, I am getting spotty news delivery.
In article <1r8ufk$fr7@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu> aas7@po.CWRU.Edu (Andrew A.  Spencer) writes: > >In a previous article, finnegan@nrlssc.navy.mil () says: > >>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")? > >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) >DREW  I've always heard them referred to "horizontally opposed"...  Joe
From article <1993Apr15.024246.8076@Virginia.EDU>, by ejv2j@Virginia.EDU ("Erik Velapoldi"): > This happened about a year ago on the Washington DC Beltway. > Snot nosed drunken kids decided it would be really cool to > throw huge rocks down on cars from an overpass.  Four or five > cars were hit.  There were several serious injuries, and sadly > a small girl sitting in the front seat of one of them was struck  > in the head by one of the larger rocks.  I don't recall if she  > made it, but I think she was comatose for a month or so and  > doctors weren't holding out hope that she'd live. >  > What the hell is happening to this great country of ours?  I > can see boyhood pranks of peeing off of bridges and such, but > 20 pound rocks??!  Has our society really stooped this low?? >  > Erik velapold
Left hand steering wheel placement was not standard until the 20's in the US. Driving on the right has been standard since standards came into being. Interestingly, Chrysler has just begun building right hand drive cars again for export to Japan.
In article <Apr16.215151.28035@engr.washington.edu> eliot@stalfos.engr.washington.edu (eliot) writes: >the price of parts is a different story though...  you can say that again. how does $23 for a new thermostat sound?
In article <1993Apr21.190251.14371@sequent.com> troy@sequent.com (Troy Wecker) writes: > >Let me explain why I feel the "bogey" counter feature is a gimmick. >Radar waves bounce off objects especially metal.  That is how radar >speed measurement works.  A high frequency microwave (X band approx 10 >GHz and K is approx 24 GHz) is sent out and reflected back to the >antenna off of an automobile or other objects.  If an object is moving >a Doppler shift (about 34 Hz per MPH on X Band) occurs, is measured >and converted to miles per hour.  These waves bounce all over the >place and they can reflect many times and go in many directions. > >From what I understand the Valentine-1 can only tell if these >microwaves are coming from the front, rear or both.  There are only >two antennas.  If they are coming from both this in interpreted as a >"side bogey".  Bogey counts are determined as sources by their >relative strength to one another even if they are reflections of the >same source. > I'm certainly no engineer and really have no scientific basis on which to make this argument, but don't you answer your own question?  Is the reflected signal "shifted" at all from the act of being reflected?  If so, wouldn't it then be easy for the detector to discriminate between reflections and direct sources?  >Here is the problem.  Since the microwaves reflect, how does the unit >tell if it is a "source" or a "reflection"?  Take a Valentine-1 and >drive to the local grocery store that uses an X-Band radar door >opener.  You can tell by the small black box above the door pointed >down at about a 45 degree angle and your detector going off when it >gets near.  The Valentine-1 will count 7 or 8 bogeys from all >directions front, rear and sides (it doesn't say which side).  The >count changes as cars drive by and reflections change.  Is there 7 or >8 sources?  Not at the store I go to.  As I drive around with a >standard detector I can only find one source and that is the door >opener for the front door. > >Troy Wecker >troy@sequent.com >Sequent Computer Systems >Beaverton, OR
In article <andrei.735406817@namao> andrei@namao.uucp (Andrei Chichak)   writes: > Back when I was building round tail light 2002s they were Bimmers.  It   was > only when the (red suspendered, Reganomics generated, quiche eating)   Yuppies > got into the market >-( that they became Beamers and the hood ornaments   started > disappering. >  Yep, that's when I noticed it too. I stopped replacing the hood badge   after the second or third one (at $12.00 each).  2002 drivers used to flash their headlight at each other in greeting. Try   flashing your headlights at a 318i driver and see what kind of look you   get. They usually check their radar detector...they think you're alerting   them to a cop.
In article <nataraja.735495588@geode14> nataraja@rtsg.mot.com (Kumaravel Natarajan) writes: >mliggett@silver.ucs.indiana.edu (matthew liggett) writes: > >>In <1993Apr21.191744.3072@ole.cdac.com> 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. > >ditto          Seems to me that I heard that some early Saabs were 2 cycle V4's.    Then again, who could possibly care ?> >>>V6 - Legend, MR3? MR6? > >What's an "MR3, or MR6"? >Most any GM w/ the 3800 V6. > > >>>V8 - Don't know of any. >>Mustang 5.0 (302) >>Camaros & Firebirds >>Some Mercedes' >Lexus LS400 (SC400) >Infinity Q45 > > >>>V12 - Jaguar XJS > >Some Mercedes >BMW 750il >Lamborghini Countach >Lamborghini Diablo > >>> Please add to the list. > >--  >-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >-- Vel Natarajan  nataraja@rtsg.mot.com  Motorola Cellular, Arlington Hts IL  -- >--------------------------------------------------------------------------------