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Stretching vacation dollars on family travel by leon
Hi everyone: I want to take my extended family to a reunion which is halfway across the country (US). I was thinking about renting a van for 5 adults and 3 kids. However, I see that renting 2 mid sized sedans would be about the same price as 1 minivan, as far as the rental is concerned. But how...
May 31st 05 09:35 PM
by Ad absurdum per aspera Go to last post
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Preparing a car for sun and heat. by [email protected]
I have an '02 Ford Taurus with black leather interior and black exterior that I need to prep for usage in South Texas. I'm just a little worried because some of the products are not good for the car. I would like to put in some window tint and get it professionaly done but I don't know which...
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May 31st 05 11:59 PM
by Magnulus Go to last post
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One More Try by Nearly Normal Jimmy
i posted awhile ago about the "pass left, drive right" issue and i got responses that i have thought about and given consideration to. First, I am not a troll. I don't feel that I am unreasonable, and i fully support the idea of staying out of the left lane unless you're passing. My issue was...
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June 1st 05 04:20 AM
by DTJ Go to last post
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Is it just BMW that does not recommend tire rotation? by Shaft Drive
Do any other manufacturers other than BMW not recommend tire rotation? >From the BMW shop manual: Tire rotation The tread wear patterns at the front end differ from those at the rear - the actual patterns will vary according to individual driving conditions. In the interests of safety and...
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June 1st 05 04:37 AM
by DTJ Go to last post
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Truck Driver Clothes by [email protected]
I would like to know what are the usuall clothes that truck drivers wear. I'm thinking blue jeans, trucker jacket, and a baseball cap. Is this correct? What about the shoes? It would be nice to know this. I have my reasons.
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June 1st 05 04:41 AM
by DTJ Go to last post
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Deer Danger by Garrison Hilliard
This is a peak time of year for deer crashes, even in heavily populated areas. It's happened to almost every driver: a deer jumps right in front of your car! Put yourself in this driver's seat.
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June 1st 05 04:52 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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The best driving simulation? by Diet Rich
Hello, what, in your opinion, is the most serious driving simulation computer game (for PC)? I'm looking for a game that was developed with attention to actual physical behavior of cars. I remember that in my early teens I used to play a game called "Need for Speed" - its first issue was...
June 1st 05 06:21 AM
by Brent Burton Go to last post
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Rotary Engine FAQ 0506 by Felix Miata
Questions answered in the Rotary (Engine) FAQ: 1.How does a rotary engine work? 2.What's a boinger? 3.Why does a rotary engine make as much power as a boinger twice its size? 4.Why does a Renesis make so much more power than prior rotaries? 5.How reliable is a rotary engine? 6.Is the rotary engine...
June 1st 05 04:15 PM
by Felix Miata Go to last post
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40802 - Speed Trap Law in CA by Wiggums
Cop used RADAR on my car and I was doing 70 on 55. It's the road people use to bypass the I-15 to Barstow and it goes all the way to Palm Springs. I was at that part right south of the I-40, continuing to I-10 on the road. The speed limit is 55, but I called the Riverside County CalTrans...
June 1st 05 09:09 PM
by Wiggums Go to last post
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I was obeying the speed limit on ym way home tonight... by Cory Dunkle
and the nearly the entire time I had high beams flashed at me, horns honked at me, and disgruntled motorists passing me illegally. Interestingly enough the one high-beaming me to no end was in a passing zone. He could have legaly and easily passed me, as there wa sno traffic coming the other...
June 1st 05 11:20 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Radar invisible car??? by Larry Bud
For the last couple of weeks there's been a roadside radar in my neighborhood. I've driven by it about 5 times and it COMPLETELY is incorrect in reading my vette. It reads 18-20 MPH when I'm going 35-40. I'm certainly not complaining, but wondering if radar is inheriently bad at reading a low...
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June 2nd 05 02:54 AM
by Larry Bud Go to last post
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Oldsmobile Intrigue 2001 Burning Oil??? by snalion
Hello, I hope someone on this board can answer my question. I have an Oldsmobile Intrigue 2001 model. Of late, everytime I switch my car off, I smell oil. I have opened the hood but have not seen any leaks anywhere. I am not an expert in cars at all. So any advice would be helpful. Also, another...
June 2nd 05 02:59 AM
by Daniel J. Stern Go to last post
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beware VW turbo repair scham by Ken
I decided to buy a 2002 VW Jetta TDI for fuel economy on my long trips. It seemed to have good reviews (except from the Car Talk Guys) and in real-life better gas mileage than the Prius and I though more reliable technology. At about 65000 miles there were only a series (5 or more) check...
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June 2nd 05 03:37 AM
by Harry K Go to last post
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rules question - leaving driveways by Tim923
Question: Car#1 is leaving a driveway and wants to go straight ahead. He has no stop sign nor light. (The driveway could be from a business, house, church, etc.) Car#2 is the oncoming car at a stop sign, wanting to turn left in front of #1. Both arrive at about the same time.
June 2nd 05 03:57 AM
by Old Wolf Go to last post
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Common Cause - Just zis Website by fbloogyudsr
> Vincent Wilcox wrote: >> I apologise in advance for the crosspost but would like the input of our >> esteemed US counterparts in this discussion. I have of course included as >> closely as I can match the same or similar two groups. It is basically a >> question of Montana providing the hard...
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June 2nd 05 06:44 AM
by The Real Bev Go to last post
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road rage info & news by songwrangler
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June 2nd 05 11:35 AM
by Nate Nagel Go to last post
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How to seat a bead. by JohnH
One way, at least. http://www.big-boys.com/articles/bigboystire.html
June 2nd 05 08:42 PM
by Ian Smith Go to last post
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Speeding ticket paper trail.... by Goo
Looking for opinions...... Here's the quick rundown.... - I have a Saskatchewan license. - Got a speeding ticket in Alberta.
June 3rd 05 12:56 AM
by Goo Go to last post
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Why You Should Never Put $5000 Rims on Your $2000 Car by MidnightDad
I feel compelled to say this about Scott en Aztlán >'s comments: >http://tinypic.com/5fq8pf > >Some poor college student from Minnesota is going to get a rude >surprise when he comes back to school after the Memorial Day >weekend... :( How do you know what kind of...
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June 3rd 05 02:44 AM
by The Real Bev Go to last post
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tailgater? by L Sternn
http://www.big-boys.com/pictures/picture1068.html My guess is the logging truck was probably stopped and the likely Darwin award winner was probably not paying attention.
June 3rd 05 03:53 AM
by L Sternn Go to last post
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