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mcrosbie@batman.bmd.trw.com writes:  >In article <C605Fr.CDo@cs.uiuc.edu>, u1815@cs.uiuc.edu (Ronald E Garnett) writes: >> Hello auto enthusiasts! >>   {Stuff Deleted}  >> Viper also sells some fancy field disturbance sensor that >> supposedly detects people approcahing the car.... >>   >This is primarily for convertibles.  I have a convertible and have looked at >this feature in detail.  Alpine actually makes a better radar unit if you want >to get one of these.  It has zones in it that can be shut down independently so >that if one side of your car has pedestrian traffic or something else that >would trigger an alarm, it shuts down the zone, or rather, pulls it in tighter. >I don't see the real benefit to these unless you have a convertible that you >leave the top down on.  >Avoid the voice alarm that can be added to the radar package.  It talks to >people as they walk by.  I saw one installed on a Lotus Esprit.  The kids would >taunt it seeing how close they could get before it 'warned' them to get back.  >The owner finally disabled it, which defeats the purpose in my mind.  {Stuff Deleted}  >> Ron Garnett >>   {More Stuff Deleted}  >Merrill 	 	My neighbor runs a Viper(R) distributorship and installs them on all Saturns sold in my area (Anne Arundel County, MD).  He has an SC with the Viper voice alarm installed.  The alarm does everything, turn on the car,  the radio, the heater, roll down windows, unlock the doors...  The alarm goes off more frequently on hot days when a person walks by.  It gets sensitive up to about 5 feet in 85degree heat.  It isn't as bad as convetional siren alarms, because it doesn't continue to wail, it just says "Protected by Viper, please stand back!"  And shuts up...  (mainly because the person walks away  befuddled!!!")
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 *>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>                      Is this a joke ?                                       *>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>  --    ___________________________________________________________________   || Geof Evans                 | DOMAIN: rxkgre@minyos.xx.rmit.oz.au  || ||   If they *really* wanna know...tell 'em that God was drunk.      ||
In article <bense.33.735855979@oasys.dt.navy.mil> bense@oasys.dt.navy.mil (Ron Bense) writes: >In article <1993Apr24.003549.126206@ns1.cc.lehigh.edu> amh2@ns1.cc.lehigh.edu (ALOIS M. HIMSL) writes: > >>In article <1993Apr15.155325.6329@jpl-devvax.jpl.nasa.gov>, nancy@hayduke (Nancy >> Feagans) writes: >>>Ashtrays and cigarette lighters.  These should be an *option*. > >>You forget that the cigarette lighter plug is essential for plugging in radar >>detectors and lights. The ashtrays are also essential because they are great >>places to keep change and tokens. > >Wouldn't you rather have some type of standard "electrical" plug instead of  >that "fire hazard waiting to happen" adaptor? I know I would, and I would  >also prefer to have sensibly placed cup holders instead of an ashtray. (my  >car came with coin holders already built in) > >Ron  Exactly.  You took the words right out of my mouth, Ron :-)  --
In article <1r7n42INNie1@shelley.u.washington.edu> gaia@carson.u.washington.edu (I/We are Gaia) writes: >In article <1r6bqgINN4ei@roundup.crhc.uiuc.edu> vivek@crhc.uiuc.edu (Vivek Chickermane) writes: >>ADVICE on SATURN EXTENDED WARRANTY >>----------------------------------- >> >>  I placed an order for a Saturn SL2 and it is expected next week. The >>Saturn retailer gave me some pamphlets about the extended warranty plan >>and I have been thinking about it. Being a first time new car buyer, I am >>seeking advice from veterans esp. those who have bought Saturns lately. >>FYI, I have listed some of the features of the Saturn extended warranty plan. >>The car comes with a 3 years/36,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty. >> >>Plan I >>------- >>Extended Powertrain Coverage >> >>Covers the cost of repairs to >>  * Engine >>  * Transaxle >>  * Front wheel drive >>* 24 hour roadside assistance program >> >>Coverage Term (years/miles) >> >>Deductible     5/60,000     6/75,000     6/100,000 >>----------     --------     --------     --------- >>$50            $375          $550         $725 >>
>: In response to a post about SUV's, I got several unsolicited recommendations to >: check out the Land Cruiser, despite its astronomical price. >: The Toyota dealer told me it's a "cult car". >: If a car is good enough to create a passionate and loyal following, there >: must be something really extraordinary about it. >: So, all you Land Crusher Cultists - here is your chance to convert me. >:  >: --  >: Jonathan Edwards				edwards@intranet.com >: IntraNet, Inc					617-527-7020  Based on my experience with a '79 FJ40 ( the hard-top jeep-style model ) I  would definitely give a new model consideration if I were in the market. The older models are VERY well built. Unless Toyota lost its mind, I would assume, until  proven otherwise, that the newer models have inherited some if not all of the qualities of their ancestors.  Two major differences in the running gear (that I'm aware of) need study. My '79 has a solid front axle housing whereas the newer models have independant front suspension. The solid axle is theoretically stronger and more reliable than the newer model, but only experience will tell. The independant front suspension is, no doubt, a compromise made to satisfy the typical user, who will never need a real utility vehicle. The second difference is the type of transfer case used on the newer models. I'm not sure, but I think Tioyota went to a full-time 4WD or all-wheel drive system. The older Landcruisers have a "lock-up" type. Both have their advantages and disadvantages.
My ex-husband & I used to own Borgwards.  Haven't seen any for a long time.  They were really good cars.  Does ayone out there know anything about them now?  I heard they were being made in Mexico, but of course they wouldn't be the original German - if that's even true.  When I've been in Mexico I haven't seen any.  We loved ours, even tho' they were ugly - they had names - one was Humphrey Borgward.
In article <oprsfnx.735015349@gsusgi1.gsu.edu> oprsfnx@gsusgi2.gsu.edu (Stephen F. Nicholas) writes: [stuff about Dodge Shadow deleted]  > As an ex-Fleet Mgr. of 3000 cars, they were amoung the most trouble free of >all models.  I bought one for my wife.  What do you mean by "all models", all models of cars, all Chrysler models, all models that the fleet manager had bought? Because there is no way in hell that the Shadow is the most reliable car of all models sold, not even Chrysler's dept. of lies, damned lies and statistics would claim that.
I've had a Valentine for about 9 months now and I agree that it is the best det ector available. The point here is trust and reliability. I've been able to "tr ust" the Valentine more than any other detector I've owend. If the Valentine sa ys that there is a moderate to strong radar source in front of me, then it's mo re than likely to be a speed trap. With my other detectors, I've gotten so many  falses that I've begun to ignore someo of the warnings because I didn't want t o drive like I had one foot on the brake and one on the gas pedal.  That directional indicator really, really helps. Plus, more info is almost alwa ys better than less info. No matter how smart radar detectors get, the human br ain is usually smarter. So, if I'm going to make a decisio based on information  at hand, I want all the info I can get. Plus, if you divide the overall streng th of the radar signal by the number of bogeys reported, you'll find that each bogey is pretty weak and therefore not a radar threat. With other detectors, yo u'll just get one strong warning. My logic may be faulty on this, but I think i t works okay.  Although, I must admit that I haven't really noticed the reflection problem of one radar souce.
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
bobml@mxmsd.msd.measurex.com (Bob LaGesse) writes:  [Long silly discussion deleted...]  >                              And while you're at it, why bother with removing >the drain plug when you could remove the dipstick instead and suck it out from >there with your mouth and then spit it out?  This suggestion isn't as far-fetched as it sounds.  Years ago in another time and place, I used to do oil changes in boats powered by automotive engines.  In many cases, there was no way to get any sort of a tray under the oil pan because it was boxed in by the bottom of the hull and various floation chambers on each side.  And if you *did* get something there, you'd spill all the oil out of it for sure trying to get it back out again.  So we used a small pump powered by an electric drill to suck the oil out the dipstick hole.  There was a long/thin hose on the inlet side designed to fit down the dipstick tube, and another, thicker/shorter hose on the outlet side that you put into any convenient container.  I'm sure these gadgets are still available from marine hardware suppliers if you want one.
GM has always screwed the rest of the divisions in favor of the Corvette. The current platform is no exception. The "detuned" Camaro and Firebird is a load of crap to keep people from realizing that they can buy one of these instead of a Corvette and save about $10,000.  I like the idea of an Impala SS, but if they really wanted to impress me, they would throw in a big phat 454. Imagine the cops in their Taurus police package 3.0 and 3.8 litres as they stare at your taillights...  George Howell
In article <1993Apr26.234514.8418@kronos.arc.nasa.gov>, chucko@freud.arc.nasa.gov (Chuck Fry) writes: |> In article <1993Apr23.183318.4635@ll.mit.edu> singer@ll.mit.edu (Matthew R. Singer) writes: |> >Didn't the Saab Sonnett have a V4? I recall someone telling that it was |> >something like 1/2 of a Ford 289. |>  |> Not only the Sonett (correct spelling), but the 95 wagon and 96 sedan |> used a 1500 cc or 1700 cc V-4 from Ford of Germany.  This particular |> motor had a 60 degree vee angle, a balance shaft and siamesed exhaust |> ports.  This motor was later stretched into the V-6 commonly seen in the |> Capri.  I think it was the reverse, the V4 being 2/3 of the V6.  |> The V-4 could make pretty reasonable power for its size.  But in the |> Saab, it made too much torque for the transmission, which had been |> designed for a 3-cylinder 2-stroke.  It was also the worst engine that Ford (Europe) have ever made - bloody awful reputation. It's most successful application being the Transit van.  Saab gave up with this motor and then made the Triumph 1854 (half a Stag V8) under license (I believe), but with 2-litre capacity and perhaps a different arrangement for the cylinder head studs, before developing their own straight  four from the Triumph.
In article <1993Apr15.062557.1224@slcs.slb.com> dcd@se.houston.geoquest.slb.com (Dan Day) writes: >In article <C5Fyt4.JBy@cpsc.ucalgary.ca> schaffer@cpsc.ucalgary.ca (Doug Schaffer) writes: >> >>How hard is a carb rebuild for moderately experienced backyard mechanic? >>I've done my clutch and miscellaneous little engine fixes. > >The hardest part is usually getting the darned thing off the intake >manifold.  Rebuilding a carb is fun, if you're into things with >lots of little parts.  I used to rebuild them for all my friends' >cars in high school, so it doesn't take a PhD.  Buy a carb rebuilding >kit from an auto supply store.  Buy a gallon of the best carb cleaning >solvent you can find (do they still make Tyme?) -- as a rule of thumb, >buy the one with the scariest warning labels.  Put it into a metal(!) >bucket.  Make yourself a dipping can by punching holes in the bottom of >a coffee can and attaching a wire handle to it.  If the carb cleaner >doesn't strip the paint right off the coffee can, you're not >using the right stuff.  Use the can to soak the little stuff, and >just hang the big parts from a coat hanger.  Wash them off with a >garden hose, wipe off excess water with paper towels, and air dry. >Then remember where all the little parts go.  Follow the rebuild >kit's instructions concerning float height, choke tension, etc. >Bolt it back on the engine and admire the super-clean carb on the >filthy engine.  	Heed this man's warnings!  If you get carb cleaner this strong on your hands, your hands will be eaten away.  Not pretty.  Hence the "dipping can" method.  Later,
In article <Apr16.000710.27408@engr.washington.edu> eliot@stalfos.engr.washington.edu (eliot) writes: > >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!  even a minivan based on viper running gear?
I would also be interested in finding out about the '94 Talon, and I suspect that many other people would be interested too, so let's get some responses on the net.  The question again: Does anyone have any info on the 1994 Eagle Talon / Mitsubishi Eclipse / Plymouth Laser?  I know that the old Talon was based on the Mitsubishi Galant, and that in Japan, a 240 hp twin-turbo V6 1994 Galant has been released.  So anyway, any info on the '94 Talon would be appreciated.
I was curious as to what people thought of the VW Corrado VR6? That's about it...
In article <C64Mux.Bpr@constellation.ecn.uoknor.edu> callison@uokmax.ecn.uoknor.edu (James P. Callison) writes: >In article <C5zzD8.1Kt@mentor.cc.purdue.edu> marshatt@feserve.cc.purdue.edu (Zauberer) writes: >>Disclamer: this is not a flame.. if you anger easily please go on. >>>petebre@elof.iit.edu (BrentA. Peterson) writes: >> >>>The next Mustang will be Ford's highest profile car.  It attracts >>>way more attention than the Camaro/Firebird because it's heritage >>>is more embedded in the general public.  Don't lie to yourself and >>>believe Ford will forfeit that. >> >>FYI: they already did. > >Oh, really. When? > >>Too bad that the current Mustang can't even compete with the new >>Camaro without using an active imagination. > >The '93 Mustang Cobra can. Check it out.  So you think a 93 Mustang Cobra can match the performance of a new Z28?? Interesting belief!   Craig  (who neither owns, nor wants to own any GM or Ford product)
I've heard *unconfirmed* rumours that there is a new Integra being released for '94.  Does anybody have any info on this?  The local sales people know as much as I can throw them.  --Parms.
1989 Honda CRX DX, White w/Blue int.  	    Original owner,  59,500 miles, mostly highway. 	    Recent tune-up, new battery 	    Oil changed every 3000 miles 	    Kenwood high power cassette receiver, w/ 4 spkrs 	    $6800 or best reasonable offer
I don't know about where you are, but here in California false representation of odometer readings is a criminal felony. If you can substantiate this, you need to report that dealer to the local authorities. You should consult with a lawyer to tell you what civil action you can take as well. Keep in mind that you will have to prove that the dealer was aware of the change in the dashboard.
In <93115.132320ICJPS@ASUACAD.BITNET> <ICJPS@ASUACAD.BITNET> writes:  >My Nissan Quest has been doing 20mpg city, though its first few tanks >were more like 17mpg.  The V6 and AT are remarkably smooth.                                           ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Agreed!  I own a Mercury Villager and I'm very impressed with the V6 and the AT.  In the past, I've been biased towards manual/standard transmissions(I owned an Aerostar with a 5-speed, it was awesome!), but settled with the AT in the Villager and have been pleasantly surprised with it's performance.   BTW, Consumers Report in their report on the Villager, alluded to some funny noises from the AT, I've been listening for them but haven't noticed anything unusual.   -Chris   Christopher J. Born
tobias@convex.com (Allen Tobias) writes:  > In article <1993Apr15.024246.8076@Virginia.EDU> ejv2j@Virginia.EDU ("Erik Vel > >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 >  > Society, as we have known it, it coming apart at the seams! The basic reason > is that human life has been devalued to the point were killing someone is > "No Big Deal". Kid's see hundreds on murderous acts on TV, we can abort  > children on demand, and kill the sick and old at will. So why be surprised > when some kids drop 20 lbs rocks and kill people. They don't care because the > message they hear is "Life is Cheap"! >  > AT  Well people fortunatly or unfortunatly , only the US is experiencing the devaluation of human life (among  developed nations).  I am an American but I was raised in Europe, where the worst thing that  can happen to somebody is get his car broken into, or have his pocket picked by Slaves or Russian refugees.  Of cource there will be some nutcases, but thats extremely rare.  I.e. in Greece you can walk through any neighborhood at any time during the night without even worrying.  In Germany , you can walk the sidewalks at 4.00 am and not even look  behind your back, at the sanitation crews that clean the streets to a  sparkling cleen.  Whoever of you have been there you know what I am saying.  I dont have any easy answers but if we as a nation do some selfcritisism we might get somewhere.  Of course these postings sould be in soc.culture.US but if we reduce crime here it 'll mean less car insurance rates ,thus we could spend more money on modifing our cars. (Now my posting is rec.autos.tech  revelant).  Vlasis  Theodore  ___________________ Software Engineer IDB Mobile Communications.
In article <1993Apr15.163411.27443@dsd.es.com> bmoss@grinch.sim.es.com (Brent "Woody" Moss) writes: >In article <1993Apr15.160922.8797@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu>, sorlin@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Steven J Orlin) writes: >|>  >|> In article <1993Apr15.135514.29579@cbnewsj.cb.att.com> rdb1@cbnewsj.cb.att.com >|> (ronald.j.deblock..jr) writes: >|>  >|> >You can avoid these problems entirely by installing an oil drain valve in >|> >place of the bolt.  I have one on both of my cars.  There have been no >|> >leaks in 210,000 miles (combined miles on both cars). >|>  >|> Yes, but then someone would have no problem draining your oil in a parking lot. >|>  >|> all they have to do is reach underneath, turn a valve, and forget the trip  >|> home. >|> But there is less likelyhood they have a wrench with them. >|>  >|> I personally recommend, installing a 'special' locking drain plug to keep >|> vandals away. :---) >|>  >|> steve > >I was worried about someone stealing my oil once also. I finally  >decided to just have my drain plug welded shut. It works great ! >I figure that when I add three or four quarts when the oil light >comes on every month or so that it's just as good or better than >the old wives tale of changing the oil AND filter every 3000 miles. >Works for me, I must say.    Either I've just fallen for this, or you guys are _really_ paranoid!  You're actually worried about somebody stealing  your oil?  C'mon, you think a vandal'll do that?!  That's absolutely ridiculous!  Besides, how hard is it to get under the car to  change the oil?  I can say from experience on the cars that I've driven and changed the oil on, my Mazda 323 is pretty much a pain, but once you've done it once, you don't forget how, and it gets easier.  I can't imagine any other cars are much worse than mine.
>Safety is an important criterium for me when buying a car. I won't buy a  >small car like a Civic or whatever. > >Great = Safety + Handling + Speed  -  for me
tomh@metrics.com (Tom Haapanen) writes:   >The Golf also won AJAC's (Automobile Journalists' Association of Canada) >1993 Car of the Year award.  And unless I am mistaken (I screwed up my borrowed VCR and got the first 2 minutes :-), the Corrado SLC was awarded AJAC's Sports (Sporty?) Car of the Year..  Mattias  >--  >[ /tom haapanen -- tomh@metrics.com -- software metrics inc -- waterloo, ont ] >[       "stick your index fingers into both corners of your mouth.  now pull ] >[          up.  that's how the corrado makes you feel."  -- car, january '93 ]
From article <1993Apr5.200048.23421@ucsu.Colorado.EDU>, by lorenzo@rintintin.Colorado.EDU (Eric Lorenzo): > 	What is the difference between the LS300, ES300 and GS300?  Seems > Lexus can't stop popping out new models.  --Let me put it like this.  The only similarity between the three models   is the "300", or 3-liter engine displacement.  Actually, the SC300 (the   coupe) and the GS300 (the funky-looking new sedan) share the same 3.0   liter inline-six, and the ES300 (popular small sedan) uses 3.0 V6 shared   with the Camry.  The SC300 is a luxury/sports coupe, the GS300 is the new   luxury sedan, and the ES300 is the base executive sedan.  All three look   completely different.  --Aamir Qazi --
In article <gjg2001-220493224950@m248-103.bgsu.edu> gjg2001@andy.bgsu.edu (Greg Gantzer) writes: >In article <1993Apr22.192652.3032@Virginia.EDU>, jmm4h@Virginia.EDU ("The >Blade Runner") wrote: >>  >> 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? > >Yeah, it looks like shit!!!  Nothing like the mach III. Check out the >latest issue of popular mechanics, they have a picture of one.  It looks >like a cross between a dodge daytona and an eagle talon, only much uglier.  >This car looks like it should have been produced in 1990, not 1994.  I'll pick up that PM and have a look -- maybe the picture in there is not the actual car, but a prototype?  I saw the Mach III and was not all that impressed -- it looked WAY too Japanese for me... the tear drop headlights reminded me of a Nissan NX...  Glad I didn't hold out for the '94 and bought a '93.  Maybe they'll work on the design a little bit, listen to consumers and come out with nice-looking '95 or '96.  It always takes a while to work out the kinks in a new design, e.g. the F-body Camaro/Firebirds (btw, the new Camaros look like shit too). --  Keath Milligan, Software Engineer, VideoTelecom Corporation, Austin, Texas jkm@vtel.com, reaper@wixer.bga.com
In article 1EL@targhee.idaho.amdahl.com, rbs@sawtooth.idaho.amdahl.com (Bob Smith) writes: >In article <1993Apr7.173712.23250@cas.org>, sdm24@cas.org () writes: >> IMHO, the dumbest thing we *ever* did in copying the Japanese was moving the >> dimmer switch from the floor to the lever controlling the turn signal/cruise >> control/bun warmer, etc. > >Well, my 1973 Porsche had the dimmer on the turn signal stalk.  Guess those >dumb Germans were copying the Japanese too. :-) > >[rest deleted] >> --    Not to mention my friend's '54 Citroen Traction Avant with the light switch and  dimmer integrated in a single stalk off the steering column!   Those dumb French were apparently copying the Japanese before the Germans!  :^)