Forum: Technology
January 1st 14, 04:16 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 48
Views: 1,492
Radial Ride Rough on 71 AMC Matador
On 12/31/2013 2:03 PM, T0m $herman wrote:
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> Damping rod type shocks do the opposite of what you want - they offer
> little compliance over sharp bumps, but inadequate damping of body
> movements...
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Forum: Technology
January 1st 14, 03:29 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 48
Views: 1,492
Radial Ride Rough on 71 AMC Matador
On 12/31/2013 12:51 PM, sctvguy1 wrote:
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> Wasn't that particular car made in Germany and imported here? It was a
> cute little car. Better than that Opel that looked like a shrunken
>...
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Forum: Technology
April 27th 12, 04:43 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 36
Views: 2,001
Front Brake Pads After Only 25K ?
On 4/27/2012 2:59 AM, hls wrote:
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> "dsi1" > wrote in message
> news:22481173.1808.1335503039811.JavaMail.geo-discussion-forums@ynjj16...
>> On Thursday, April 26, 2012 1:42:07 PM...
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Forum: Technology
January 31st 12, 06:11 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 132
Views: 5,103
Which pad is "better?" Ceramic or semi-metallic?
On 1/30/2012 5:23 PM, M.A. Stewart wrote:
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> I use anti-sleaze on my doorbell button during elections. If it's
> a federal election, I use copper anti-sleaze. If it's any other, I
> use aluminium....
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Forum: Technology
January 24th 12, 07:06 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 132
Views: 5,103
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Forum: Technology
January 24th 12, 07:03 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 132
Views: 5,103
Which pad is "better?" Ceramic or semi-metallic?
On 1/24/2012 2:54 AM, N8N wrote:
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>> I changed my front pads yesterday on my Hyundai Sonata. I wanted to
>> change the rotors but the darn things are held on with a couple of
>> screws so I need to...
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Forum: Technology
January 22nd 12, 09:02 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 132
Views: 5,103
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Forum: Technology
January 13th 12, 06:51 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 197
Views: 6,488
Most cars in Europe have manual trannies?
On 1/13/2012 4:21 AM, Nate Nagel wrote:
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> I'd include myself in your last statement, but I still prefer manual for
> two reasons.
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> 1) Without unlimited funds, if I do want to play boy-racer on...
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Forum: Technology
January 13th 12, 09:26 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 197
Views: 6,488
Most cars in Europe have manual trannies?
On 1/12/2012 10:27 PM, gpsman wrote:
> On Jan 13, 3:17 am, > wrote:
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>> I'm interested in getting to my destination in comfort and ease, not
>> play[ing] boy-racer on the...
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Forum: Technology
January 13th 12, 08:17 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 197
Views: 6,488
Most cars in Europe have manual trannies?
On 1/12/2012 4:26 PM, Paul Hovnanian P.E. wrote:
> dsi1 wrote:
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>> On 1/12/2012 11:47 AM, Paul Hovnanian P.E. wrote:
>>> Most cars in the USA have automatic transmissions.
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>>> Why?
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>> My...
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Forum: Technology
January 10th 12, 04:26 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 197
Views: 6,488
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Forum: Technology
December 28th 11, 06:24 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 197
Views: 6,488
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Forum: Technology
December 28th 11, 10:30 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 197
Views: 6,488
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Forum: Technology
December 11th 11, 03:45 AM Posted to alt.home.repair,alt.law-enforcement,rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 190
Views: 8,795
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Forum: Technology
December 5th 11, 06:00 PM Posted to alt.home.repair,alt.law-enforcement,rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 190
Views: 8,795
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Forum: Technology
December 5th 11, 05:59 PM Posted to alt.home.repair,alt.law-enforcement,rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 190
Views: 8,795
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Forum: Technology
December 5th 11, 10:00 AM Posted to alt.home.repair,alt.law-enforcement,rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 190
Views: 8,795
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Forum: Audi
November 23rd 11, 11:28 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.audi
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,327
Tire load
On 11/22/2011 9:11 PM, AD wrote:
> On Nov 21, 9:07 pm, > wrote:
>> On Nov 16, 3:38 am, > wrote:
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Forum: Technology
November 1st 11, 07:03 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,rec.crafts.metalworking
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Replies: 282
Views: 16,194
Changing a leafy lawn.... with a rake??
On 11/1/2011 2:50 AM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
> Thanks. I'll settle for "kinda odd" over elf mafia, any day.
> Got a problem wit dat?
>
The LDS here tend to be big beefy chaps from the Pacific isles...
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Forum: Technology
October 27th 11, 07:58 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,rec.crafts.metalworking
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Replies: 282
Views: 16,194
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Forum: Technology
October 26th 11, 09:19 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,rec.crafts.metalworking
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Replies: 282
Views: 16,194
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Forum: Technology
October 25th 11, 12:14 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,rec.crafts.metalworking
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Replies: 282
Views: 16,194
Changing a flat tire.... with a sledgehammer??
On 10/24/2011 9:07 PM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
> Double negatives are hard to understand.
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> Yeah, me, net nanny. I know. No one likes
> a net nanny.
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Actually, I'm having a little trouble...
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Forum: Technology
October 20th 11, 06:00 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 82
Views: 2,739
GM: First VOLT, NOW Spark..
On 10/19/2011 3:59 PM, Vic Smith wrote:
> On Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:37:38 -1000, dsi1
> > wrote:
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>> My VW used to have a common problem with the fuel pump relay...
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Forum: Technology
October 20th 11, 05:43 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 82
Views: 2,739
GM: First VOLT, NOW Spark..
On 10/19/2011 4:21 PM, bob urz wrote:
> On 10/19/2011 7:33 PM, dsi1 wrote:
>> On 10/19/2011 12:58 PM, ben91932 wrote:
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>> Of course major problems need to be solved - costs of the vehicles...
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Forum: Technology
October 18th 11, 06:27 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 82
Views: 2,739
GM: First VOLT, NOW Spark..
On 10/18/2011 1:14 AM, mike wrote:
> The solution to the range problem is technically simple, but economically
> infeasible. It requires a level of cooperation that the automakers won't
> tolerate...
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