Ben
I’m getting very into my car and street racing lately, and I am wanting to add some performance to my 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse. What parts do I add or change first to start getting noticably more power cheap and fast? Thanks!

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yeah just like car racing.
if so, i want a site that you can chose your car and the color that u want .. like i want a Orange Dodge Charger.. if thats possible. and just race other cars on the street or something ..

a list of the sites would be good thanks !

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mybandisgonnaownurs
im trying to find out what kind of tuner is dominate vs muscle cars and other tuners does anyone know?

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Robert
As you are looking at this article, then its obvious that you have an interest in vintage tractors.

Its very important they you test all the basic mechanics of the tractor, so take time to test the steering, gears, forward and reverse, PTO, lift, lights, indicators and hydraulics. Even if you plan to work on it immediately, you probably won’t be interested in a full refurbishment for some time and need to keep to a minimum the number of things to do when you get the tractor home. You should have a detailed check list which included at a minimum the following: does it start easily from cold, run well when hot, all the electrical components work well, does it have good traction If possible you should go to your test armed with a toolbox containing a compression tester, expensive Fluke digital multimeter, hydrometer, and other specialty tools. or bring somebody with you who has these tools.. If you don’t have these tools, don’t panic as these tools can end up costing more than the tractor itself.. You should in this case rely on your own common sense and your own observation skills.

Does it start easily from cold? – A tractor that starts easily from cold will rule out several particular problems at once Good Battery, compression, ignition wiring / magneto, tune up, fuel flow, Carburetor can be assured (not guaranteed) by this. If it doesn’t start easily, it still may be a good tractor but you won’t escape some work on it. One key thing to watch out for is if the tractor is out and warmed up prior to your arrival, you lose an important checklist item, namely the cold start, because as we all know a warm engine starts much more easily then a cold one..

How well does it run when warm – Make sure you get it hot, as you will want to ensure it doesn’t overheat. When warmed up you should watch out for a number of problems. You should run it for al least half an hour. After running look for leaks, antifreeze and both oil. Then, shut it down and see how it starts up again.

Are the brakes working well – Although the brakes are inexpensive to replace, they are inaccessible on many tractors and will require extensive teardown to get the new ones in.

Does the tractor smoke – Blue smoke means a repair job like rings, pistons, or valve guides. Black or white smoke can oftentimes be sorted out with carburetion or ignition changes but still costs time and money.

Does the engine make unusual noises – A simple ticking from the top of the engine may be a simple valve adjustment but a deep thunk from the bottom or middle of the engine would show very serious and expensive repairs. The clunk should be more pronounced under load. This may be an indication of problems with the bearings, crankshaft or piston rods. And mean a very expensive repair job.

Work the hydraulics – Check the full extent of the rams by extending them with a load. Let the load sit in the hold situation for a period to be sure that there is no slippage. Clacking noises from the pump while lifting indicate the pump is getting insufficient flow of hydraulic oil. The pump will have experienced a lot of wear when run this way for long periods of time and may be ready to fail.

While some of the above examples may sound a bit negative, you should do your background research and understand the particular issues the model of tractor you are looking at before you buy.



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heyy
I really want all the cars for this game.

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Avery J
my brothers and his friends want to make their own street racing crew and have asked me to help them think up some names for the crew. any suggestions?

and don’tt be a smart @%% i’m being serious.
do u think they would let a girl be a driver or a wingman? hmmmm

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JuLeZ
Ah, I have found a true love! Haha, i’m cool.. anyways what do you think is the best car for street racing speed and looks best suped up out of these brands;

Mitubishi
Acura
Honda
Toyota
Hundai
Ford
Nissan
Volks Wagon
Subaru

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Turtle
Foreign or domestic. The only restriction is that you cannot have any add-ons or swapping out parts. Basically walking into a dealership and purchasing one off the lot. What is the best “racing” car you can buy?

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Robert
Tips for Scooters

If you own a scooter and cannot get it to run, you know how absolutely frustrating this can be. If you find yourself in this status keep reading for caring tips and insight.

Initially you need to remain calm and focus on the challenge you are having so you can narrow it down to something precise. This will help you know exactly what answer to pursue.

In order for a scooter to drive efficiently and normally, there are truly only 3 primary effects wanted. These are ignition at the approved time, the approved air and fuel mixture with correct exhaust flow and finally sufficient engine compression. If you can master and learn to maintain these, you will be in good shape.

Compression Check:

If you have just purchased a scooter one of the first effects you need is towork a entire inspection before you start running it. You should start with a compression stop as this is relatively painless to work. start by checking the amount and quality of the engine oil. If the oil is awfully soiled you might want to change it. Only do this if absolutely desired because you might find out later that the engine is scratched and then you will have wasted new oil in the change. If the oil level is low, then minimally add an appropriate amount.

Once you have inspected the oil, hook up a good battery orpurchase a new one if desired. Now you need to inspect out the spark plug and crank the scooter for approximately 5 seconds. This will help circulate the oil. Let the scooter sit for about 15 seconds and then crank the scooter again for about 5 seconds. Be alert not to crank for more than 5 seconds and not pausing as this will cause the starter to burn and will display the starter out. The majority of scooters expect a lowest of 100 psi in compression to drive properly. To right test this number the engine requests to be hot and the scooter requests to be running. join a compression gauge and open the twist-grip completely. crank the scooter pending the needle on the gauge stops tender. This should take around 5 seconds. Make a observation of the gauge reading. In general 100-125 psi is good, 125-150 psi is very good, and 150 or more psi is excellent. If your analysis is below this range you may have something out of spec with your valves or piston rings. You might try adding one teaspoon of oil to the engine through the spark plug hole. After this, try the compression check again. If you get a increased output this time, this is an indication that you might have bad rings. If you get about the same output as the first check, you probably have bad valves.

Spark Check:

Now its time to test for spark. There are a few ways to accomplish this. The simplest way is to take out the spark plug and place it back in the spark plug cap. Next, ground it to the engine. You can do this by placing it on a non-painted part of the engine. Make sure you have metal-to-metal contact. Now in a partly dark vicinity, try to start the scooter. You should see a spark at the tip of the spark plug. If the spark is blue, it means it is a nice sound spark. A white spark is less good and a golden one is weaker still. Most scooters have a relatively weak starter system compared to automobiles so even a golden spark should be ok. Now that you know you have spark, you need to make sure it is happening at the right time. Almost every scooter manufactured after 1980 has an electronic ignition If this is the situation, this is good news. These systems cannot be set and seldom go out of time. If your scooter has points, this is another matter. On these, in order to get the timing proper you will need to grasp the timing procedure mentioned in the guidebook. usually, just before the piston reaches the top of its stroke, the spark occurs. There is small waiting stop between the spark plug fire and the fuel-air mixture ignition. This is why the spark occurs somewhat early. Most ignition systems have a spark advance built in so that as the engine speeds up the spark time is adjusted accordingly. This helps make sure the mixture ignites at just the right time.

Starting Fluid:

Next you need to test the starting fluid. assuming there is enough compression, spurt in a little starting fluid and see if the scooter will fire up. If so, brilliant! This lets you know you have both enough compression and the right spark. Let your scooter run for just a short time on starting fluid. If this succeeds it means you have a good gamble of making your scooter to work properly. Be careful however. You do not want to run your engine very long on starter fluid as it is hard on the engine.

Fuel/Air mixture:

The finishing thing to check is the mixture of fuel and air. It’s important to have the right mix of each. Too much or too little of whichever will be a hindrance. If the scooter has not been run for more than 3 months, sludgy deposits left over from evaporated gas may be present. Try to determine how long it has been after the scooter was last operated. If it has been more than 3 months, the fuel system and the carburetor should be cleaned out. Detach the fuel line and remove out all the old gas. Now add new fuel and make sure it flows efficiently through the petcock on the bottom of the fuel tank. If vacuum controls the petcock, then you may have to draw a vacuum on the line to get the fuel toemerge to start. In these cases the lesser line on the petcock is the vacuum line. Is the flow of gas good and steady? If so, great! If not, you will need to remove and wash the petcock. The gas flow should cease when you remove the vacuum.

Next you should remove the carburetor and thoroughly wash it. There are a lot of awfully small air and fuel passageways in the carburetor that have to be clean in order for your scooter to run properly. With attention, dismantle the carburetor. This can be fairly simple on a 50cc scooter or totally complicated on a Riva 180-200. The Riva only has partial access and 8 distinct hoses running to the carburetor. The carburetor has very small passages which may get bunged. The scooter won’t operate properly if the carburetor is not perfectly clean, so be unwearied and thorough. I counsel using about a gallon of carburetor dip which you can acquire at your community supply store for about $11 dollars.

Initially take out all rubber and gaskets or they may get blemished. This is important. Make sure these are removed before proceeding. Now saturate the carburetor for about twenty minutes and use compressed air to blow it out. It is crucial for you to get the passageways and jets clean. ensure the jets are clean particularly the starter jet. Occasionally carb cleaner won’t unclog these small jets. If this happens, make use of a guitar/piano wire, copper electrical wire or a tiny drill bit pin vise to finish the job. Be sure that the hole in the starter jet is not enlarged or the tuning will be changed. Put everything back together, looking for any cracks in the gaskets or rubber carb boots. If they are old and cracked, it’s a good idea to get them replaced.

If there is an automatic choke, make sure that it works. The resistance between the wires should be around 10 ohms or less on the assembly. Take the choke from the carb and the wires should be plugged into a 12V source for about 15 minutes. The choke body should be welcoming to the finger. Now measure again. The length should have improved by around 1/8th inches.

In our next series of articles we will cover how to inspect your gas tank for problems. We hope you find this information useful.



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TooSharp
I am 17 and i am about to get my first car i want to get something fast. But of course since its my first car i have a price limit. most likely i want a 4 door.

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If you are reading this article, then its clear that you have an interest in vintage tractors. Collecting, refurbishing and maintaining vintage tractors from years ago has become very popular in the last few years. There are lots of reasons for this; firstly they are relatively inexpensive to invest in, and look after and in some cases they cost less than the road tax on a new tractor. As Well, they can still be of use around the farm. They also less compliacted than new tractors and much easier to maintain. Each tractor has its own history and can be restored to bring pride and a great deal of enjoyment to the restorer. But how do you know how to avoid the many pit falls when you are buying an antique tractor?

Antique tractors come in many shapes and sizes. As with many things, you should first understand your needs as this will drive what and how you start your search. You need to know what you are looking for then you will have to translate them into a list of requirements that will help you to make a better decision when it comes to buying your antique tractor.

Depending on whether you need an antique tractor for your to work on the land or you are intending to begin reconditioning as a hobby you will select select a diferent type of tractor. Many people will tell you that some of the most sought after antique tractors make poor working tracting and on the flip-side elaborate renovation of an extremely common machine may not be worth the many hours (not to mention the cost of getting hold of parts no longer manufactured).

Detailed research should always be the first thing you start with when looking to buy an antique tractor. Research books are available that contain this information providing every detail you need to know about a particular tractor model.

While collectability, hours on the clock, hitch system, etc make up the main points for choosing what type, size, brand, or model of tractor you want, a more basic set of factors will be used for choosing the exact tractor you will buy. As always, restoring an vintage collectable tractor will have a completely different list of criteria.

Antique working tractors

If you are looking for a day to day tractor then you will find what you are looking for easly, but be careful not to buy the first tractor you see as people often become disillusioned with antique tractors if they have not bought the right one for their needs. One of the frst things you should look at is the layout of your fields, how hilly is it and also what type of farm machinery you will need to use. If you plan on using the tractor for tillage, such as barley or corn, then you should consider a Nuffield 342, a Massey Furguson T20 because other machines may be too low to the ground and cause damage to your crop. On the other hand if , you may need to consider something like a Massey-Harris 20 or a Massey Ferguson 135 . If you are going to use machinery, you should first understand the horsepower requirements of this implement and make sure the tractor you select has the weight and power to do the job. If you have the need for a 10 foot disk harrow, then you will need more power than a Fordson Major Diesel Thorough research should ensure you don’t make any of these basic mistakes.

Once you have selected your tractor the first thing which gets your attention should be the mechancis of the tractor not how its looks. Many good day to day tractors will not have seen paint in years and will have been maintained with lots of diferent stuff from around the farm.

Make sure that your tractor performs all the basic tasks properly, so check the steering, gears, forward and reverse, PTO, lift, lights, indicators and hydraulics. Even if you want to work on it immediately, you may not be interested in a complete reconditioning for sometime and need to reduce the number of upfront jobs. You should have a detailed check list which included at a minimum the following: does it start easily from cold, run well when hot, all the electrical components work well, does it have good traction If possible you should go to your test armed with a toolbox containing a compression tester, expensive Fluke digital multimeter, hydrometer, and other specialty tools. or bring somebody with you who has these tools.. If you don€™t have these tools, don€™t panic as these tools can end up costing more than the tractor itself.. You should in this case rely on your own common sense and your own observation skills.

However, having said this, you should still be armed with the a basic knowledge on the operation of the tractor you are previewing. You should, at a minimum beg, borrow or steal a copy of the owners manual for the particular model of tractor you are planning to look at so you are familiar with its operation and basic specs and what to look out for.

Below is a basic checklist which you should use for evaluating any vintage tractor:

· Does it start from cold? – A tractor that starts easily may rule out several particular probems at once Good Battery, compression, ignition wiring / magneto, tune up, fuel flow, Carburetor can be assured (not guaranteed) by this. If it doesn’t start quickly, it still may be a good machine but you won’t escape some work on it. One thing you should be watch out for is if the tractor is out and warmed up when you arrived, you lose an important checklist item, namely the cold start, because as we all know a warm engine starts much more easily then a cold one..

· Does it run well when hot – Make sure you get it hot, as you will want to ensure it doesn€™t overheat. There are simple and complex problems that can cause the tractor to run poorly after it warms up. Make sure to run it for at least half an hour. Look for leaks, both oil and antifreeze. Then, shut it down and see how it starts up again.

· What condition are the breaks in – Although relatively inexpensive to replace, they are difficult to get at on many tractors and will involve a lot of effort to replace. You can check the brakes by locking one wheel and cranking the steering to that side. The tractor should spin and the wheel should not rotate, do this for both wheels.

· Does it smoke – Blue smoke indicates many potentially difficult problems like rings, pistons, or valve guides. Black or white smoke can often be fixed with carburetion or ignition changes but still costs time and money.

· Does the engine run smoothly – A simple ticking from the top of the engine may be a simple valve readjustment but a deep thunk from the bottom or middle of the engine would indicate very serious and expensive repairs. The clunk should be more pronounced under load. This may be an indication of problems with the piston, bearings or crankshaft rods. And mean a very expensive repair job.

· How does the oil look – After you have run it for a little while, cut the engine and check the oil for foaming or presence of water. This is a show stopper.

· Is there head leaks – look for signs that fluids are leaking out the head gasket. If the tractor is drenched with grease and dirt, it may cover obvious signs of seepage.

· Is the clutch good – the clutch is not that expensive to replace but splitting the tractor in half is outside what most people want to do.

· Investigate the Dynamo – There should be a small charge shown on the ammeter when the engine is turning over and a change in the charging level when the lights are switched on (this indicates that the regulator or resistor switch and cutout is operating). At normal running speed, no release should be displayed. #

· Use the hydraulics – Check the full range of the rams by extending them with a load. Let the load stand in the hold situation for a while to be sure that there is no movement. Chattering noises from the pump while lifting indicate the pump is not getting enough supply of hydraulic oil. The pump might have experienced a lot of wear when run this way for long periods of time and may be ready to fail.

· Look for structural cracks – If you dont do this you may live to regret it. Look out hairline cracks in all the cast and steel components. A few spots of weld will fix the problem but it does render your tractor unusable until these cracks are fixed..

If your initial examination fails in some of these areas, you may be able to knock down the price (since you found all the problems). At this time you should decide if you have the time to correct what you discovered… and pocket the savings. If you need the tractor straight away then, .

The best option for buying a working tractor is either to purchase one that is currently being used (but the owner needs to upgrade) or from a reputable dealer. The first is normally someone like you who needs a tractor on a day to day basis. These dealings are normally pleasurable and can even lead to a long term friendship that goes beyond the buyer/seller aspect. This type of individual will in all probability even let you use the machine with on your farm and tell you all those things they would fix if they were keeping the tractor.

Purchasing from dealers can also be a good idea but even at a dealer you should be armed with your evaluation criteria rather than relying on “the warranty”. Even if your dealer includes warranties, transporting a tractor back for even free maintenance will cist you a lot of time and effort. Also remember that the dealer is there to make a profit for his business and may not have your best intrests at heart. So buyer beware!

While some of the above experiences may sound a bit negative, you should do your background research make sure you are aware of the specific issues the model of tractor you are looking at before you invest.



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Groshan Fabiola
In order to set up a drag car or bike for peak performance, using loads of boost / nitrous or other modifications, the best thing to have is a suitable inertial chassis dynamometer. It needs to have big diameter clean drums, with a very good grip. Dual rollers are not appropriate in this case, so don’t use them!

The dynamometer should have powerful fans and airflow and an experienced operator.

A braked system is simply unsuitable for an application like this. The dyno itself, along with plug readings, and experience would be the best way to set the car / bike up. Gas analyzers are useless in these situations. If your aim is to set up a stock or mildly tuned cars / bikes fuel injection system, or set up a carburetor systems jetting or ignition properly, you should find a decent braked system, maybe with twin rollers and with a good gas analyzer.

This is the best way to set up this kind of vehicles.

You should use this kind of dyno tools if you are working on stock or mildly tuned car for fault finding, or for a health check. To obtain the accurate power curve picture of a vehicle, you should put on an inertial dynamometer.

In order to buy one for yourself, you should consider the above, decide what kind of work you mainly want your dyno for, and choose accordingly. An important thing to remember is that inertial dynos may be cheaper, but they are more difficult to control (you cannot hold RPM steady on an inertial dynamometer).

However, no matter what type of dynamometer you select, controlling the test conditions is vital to getting usable data. It’s not enough for the dynamometer equipment itself to be accurate; you have to know that the engine’s output is not being skewed by improper dynamometer procedures. In order to prepare your car or bike for a dynamometer testing session, you should consider some of the following:

You should check oil level, being careful not to overfill. If necessary, perform oil and filter change first. Make sure the air filter is clean. Check coolant level. Check for coolant leaks visually Check tires for correct pressures and healthy condition, especially if it’s a seriously powerful vehicle, as grip may be a problem. Add enough fuel. If you use nitrous, water injection, make sure these are all topped up! Make sure it has correctly gapped healthy plugs.

That’s basically all you need to do. Dynamometer testing is no worse for your car than a bit of fast motorway driving, and in some cases even safer for your engine!



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Terry Brown
Thanksgiving is all over and it seems like the rush during that holiday has also come and gone. Many groups, organizations, and agencies who are concerned about the number of traffic accidents, mishaps, and crashes have made sure that they reminded the driving public about the tips and reminders even before the hype started.

Reminders on how to be safe were greatly spread out. Tips on what things should you prepare for were also shared. For example, people and drivers were reminded that they should replace any parts of their vehicles that needed to be replaced before they do drive out of their driveways. If your vehicle needed new Weber carburetors or Tanabe exhausts, then the right time to replace them should be long before the scheduled holiday drive.

And now, it looks like all those campaigns towards lessening the number of vehicular mishaps had paid off much. You see, according to the State Police with regards to the investigations they did on this year’s Thanksgiving holiday that took some five days, they were actually able to record quite a lower number compared to the same period the previous year. The studies and statistics, according to Jeffrey B. Miller, the State Police commissioner, listed the number of highway fatalities, total crashes, and number of injuries on the road. Miller did also added, “We had better weather than last year for the driving period, but I believe the decreases are in part the result of tougher traffic law enforcement by our troops and greater use of seat belts by the public.”

The whole length of this year’s Thanksgiving period started out on the 22nd of November and ended up until the 26th. During the whole lot, there were eleven people who were killed while only quite 379 people were injured in the total of 1,066 crashes that the police were able to respond to. Compared to last year, there were actually 13 people who lost their lives while 503 took in injuries. The whole number of crashes last year was 1,738. Indeed, the numbers did go down this year.

Miller did also say, “Only one of the 11 people killed during the holiday travel period was wearing a seat belt. Making sure that everyone in a vehicle is properly restrained is the single most important thing that can be done to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries.”



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If you are reading this article, then you must have an interest in vintage tractors.

Its very important they you test all the basic mechanics of the tractor, so take time to test the steering, gears, forward and reverse, PTO, lift, lights, indicators and hydraulics. Even if you wish to work on it right away, you may not be interested in a full restoration for some time and need to reduce the number of initial jobs. You should have a detailed check list which included at a minimum the following: does it start easily from cold, run well when hot, all the electrical components work well, does it have good traction If possible you should go to your test armed with a toolbox containing a compression tester, expensive Fluke digital multimeter, hydrometer, and other specialty tools. or bring somebody with you who has these tools.. However if you don’t own a set of these tools or have access to them then don’t panic.. You should in this case rely on your own common sense and your own observation skills.

How easily does it start from cold? – A tractor that starts easily from cold will rule out several items in one go Good Battery, compression, ignition wiring / magneto, tune up, fuel flow, Carburetor can be assured (not guaranteed) by this. If it doesn’t start quickly, it still may be a good tractor but you will need to spend some money on it . One key thing to watch out for is if the tractor is out and warmed up prior to your arrival, you lose an important checklist item, namely the cold start, because as we all know a warm engine starts much more easily then a cold one..

How well does it run when warm – Getting it hot is a must if you want to find out how it will work after you plowed the first row. When warmed up you should watch out for a number of problems. Make sure to run it for at least half an hour. After running look for leaks, both oil and antifreeze. Lastly after warm up, shut it down and see if it will start.

Are the brakes working well – Although the brakes are inexpensive to replace, they are inaccessible on many tractors and will require extensive teardown to get the new ones in.

Does it smoke – Blue smoke spells trouble like rings, pistons, or valve guides. White or black smoke can oftentimes be fixed with carburetion or ignition changes but still means work.

Does it make clunking noises from inside the engine – A simple ticking from the top of the engine may be a simple valve readjustment but a deep thunk from the bottom or middle of the engine would point to very serious and expensive repairs. The clunk should be more pronounced under load. This may be a sign of trouble with the piston, bearings or crankshaft rods. And mean a very expensive repair job.

Work the hydraulics – Check the full range of the power rams by extending them with a load. Let the load sit in the hold position for a period of time to be sure that there is no slippage. Chattering noises from the pump while lifting indicate the pump is not getting enough supply of hydraulic fluid. The pump may have experienced excessive wear when run this way for long periods of time and may be about to fail.

While many of the above experiences may sound a bit negative, you should do your background research and understand the particular issues the model of tractor you are looking at before you invest.



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mclovin
i recently got a new car, a 1990s honda accord. i have about $2000 to spend and i want to modify it for street racing. What parts should i get?

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christian a
i am writing a stret racing book i need some help on how to word it when my person is racing ?????

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Jaylan A
I want a car from 2005 and above because even though I want to street race, I still want a reliable car. Give me any options.

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fluffy
as a former street racer I want to hear someones story of streetracing. I will definately know who desrves the best answer, if there are any true outlaws to answer this question.

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james_2_5_84
I have to write a essay for college. I choose to do it on street racing if anyone has comments to send or and angle to go at please let me know. I’m looking right now for how cops are trying to stop it and how the state is helpig people get off the streets and get on the track.

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Jake M
I have a friend who street races a lot, and I was wondering what the penalties for street racing are. We live in Washington state. Is it a misdemeanor or felony? Is it like a time in jail or just a fine?
Also, what are the penalties for burning out, like in a parking lot or stop light?

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please only post if your answering the question.
please don’t post about how dangerous street racing is.

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Bsb fan
Is there really underground communitys of street racing that are organized and lots of people go to see the races, that they close streets and stuff of that nature or is it entirely fictional?

if so how different and similiar is it to the fast and furious?

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Anthony Fontanelle
The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers recently appealed a U.S District Court decision that upheld Vermont’s decision to adopt California’s strict tailpipe emissions standards. The automakers call it “urgent” since new emission standards will be implemented as early as next year.

The alliance, which represents General Motors Corp., Ford Motor Co., Chrysler LLC and the Toyota Motor Corp., said that they would appeal the 240-page ruling of Williams Sessions, U.S. district judge.

The toss and turn of the mileage predicament is likened to the pressure exerted on Edelbrock shocks when traveling rough and bumpy roads. “Automakers support increasing fuel economy standards and reducing emissions, and we will continue to do so by offering vehicles that use less gasoline and offering more Alternative Fuel Automobiles that are powered by new energy sources,” said David McCurdy, the alliance’s CEO.

“However, this case is not about that. This case centers on the critical issue of whether states can regulate a matter – fuel economy – that the law clearly identifies as a federal, national issue. Evidence provided during the trial demonstrates that the federal law is very explicit: states are pre-empted from adopting fuel economy laws; and complex issues such as greenhouse gas emissions must be dealt with comprehensively on the national level,” he added.

McCurdy said that the appeal is “urgent as this legislation applies to model year 2009 vehicles, which consumers will start seeing in early 2008 – just a few months from now.” On Sept. 12, Sessions rejected the automakers’ arguments in a case McCurdy said largely hinged on whether the regulations were too draconian for automakers to comply with.

“The court does not find convincing the claims that consumers will be deprived of their choice of vehicles, or that manufacturers will be forced to restrict or abandon their product lines,” Sessions wrote in his ruling. “The court remains unconvinced automakers cannot meet the challenge of Vermont and California’s (greenhouse gas) regulations. History suggests that the ingenuity of the industry, once put in gear, responds admirably to most technological challenges.”

Environment groups are jubilant with the upholding of Vermont’s emission standards. “This was another example of Detroit crying wolf,” said David Bookbinder, a Sierra Club lawyer who argued the case.

Automakers, meanwhile, said that the decision would dramatically reduce sales, force them to shrink the size of vehicles and power of engines and add gasoline-hybrid engines. It can be recalled that the automakers have been combating a multifront efforts. These efforts are aimed at beating back new regulations to force them to remarkably raise fuel efficiency of their vehicles at a cost of tens of billions of dollars.

The legal challenge in Vermont stems from that state’s decision to adopt the tough emissions limits that California approved in 2004, The Detroit News reported. Besides Vermont, ten other states also have adopted California’s regulations, which require passenger cars to average 43 miles per gallon by 2016.

In the trial, Alan Weverstad, the executive director of GM’s environment and energy team, testified that it could cost GM $25 billion to comply with the state’s rules, and by 2016 the company still would be seven mpg short of the mileage requirement. That would force the company to stop selling in Vermont and other states that adopted the 43 mpg standard, he testified.

An expert for the state of Vermont, on the other hand, intimated that the standard would add about $1,500 per vehicle, far less than the automakers estimate of as much as $6,000.

“The great disparity between these two scenarios is the key factual dispute of the trial,” Sessions wrote. The automakers and their experts “fail to demonstrate that the regulation is not feasible, given the flawed assumptions and overly conservative selection of technologies documented.”



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Jenny Mclane
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to hold hearings which might lead to more stringent fuel economy standards. In connection with this, the SUV Owners of America warns the legislators that the possible increase in the corporate average fuel economy or CAFÉ standards might lead to problems in the safety and economic aspects of a vehicle. The group is composed of motorists in the U.S. using sports utility vehicle for various purposes.

The group pointed out that the increase in fuel economy standards has resulted to car makers producing cars which have significantly less safety features in order to cut down the cost of production and development of fuel efficient vehicles. “History shows that when the government raised fuel economy standards in the past, it forced auto manufacturers to make more small vehicles in order to comply with the regulation, which put occupants at greater risk of death or injury in crashes,” says Barry McCahill, the President of SUVOA. “Experts say thousands of lives already have been lost as a result of previous CAFE increases, and we could lose thousands more if some of the current proposals are forced into law.”

The group maintained that owners of large vehicle like pickups, vans, minivans, and SUVs are not against the regulation of fuel economy in vehicles mass produced and sold in the U.S. market. The group also said that they are in favor of taking steps to reduce the harmful effect of exhaust gas emitted by vehicles. The group is also in favor of enhancing fuel economy and reducing dependency on foreign oil.

But what they are trying to tell the country’s legislators and the general public is that, federal laws pertaining to fuel economy should be considered carefully. SUVOA also maintained that legislations should also consider family, business and recreational transportation, and passenger safety and not only energy savings and independence.

In the past, legislations regarding fuel economy were proven to limit the options of a consumer when buying a car. There are, of course, consumers looking for particular vehicles but because of the strict fuel economy legislations, car manufacturers are not able to provide the supply for the demands. The amount of money in the development of technologies to increase the fuel economy of a vehicle is so huge that car manufacturers more often than not, cut corners on some of the aspects of a vehicle.

One of the more susceptible areas in a car sacrificed by car makers is safety. And this is the point that SUVOA is trying to communicate to the person on whose hands rests the future of the auto industry.

While there are already fuel efficient vehicles in the market, the U.S. government seeks to further reduce fuel dependency by forcing car makers to produce more fuel efficient vehicles. For those who already have a fuel efficient vehicle, fuel consumption can be cut down with the use of aftermarket parts like those from Edelbrock.



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Dwyane Thomas
A Mercedes Benz car is one of the most reliable cars in the market today. But just like a human being who deserves some spa and pampering once in while, your Mercedes Benz car also deserves a tune-up.

The term tune-up is usually associated and related to the overhaul, lubrication and detail of your car. Originally, this term was historically associated with the routine replacement of key ignition system parts like spark plugs and ignition points, along with some basic adjustments to help “tune” the engine. However, due to mounting pressure for increased fuel economy and lower emissions, car manufacturers were forced to adopt electronics and to do away with ignition points during the 1970’s, along with the carburetor during the middle of the 1980s. This resulted to the elimination of the need to replace and adjust a growing number of ignition and fuel system parts.

Vehicle owners usually get their vehicles tuned-up to improve performance and increase their vehicle’s reliability especially when they’re planning to go on long trips.

However, times are fast changing and cars are becoming more and more modern to adapt with the changes. Along with these changes, people are also having perceptions that tune-ups are no longer necessary for today’s cars. But according to Rich White, executive director of the Car Care Council, there is a misconception that today’s modern vehicles don’t need tune-ups because they never break down, but that simply is not true. He further added that if you’re at work and your computer goes down, you can’t get any more work done. It’s the same with your vehicle. If the vehicle isn’t being properly maintained, you’re not going to get where you want to go.

Mercedes tune-up parts are the parts included in your systems like the ignition, emission, fuel and many more. Among these many Mercedes tune up parts are your spark plugs, ignition wires, rotors, fuel filters and so on. To be more familiar with these, it is advisable to take a look at your Mercedes repair manual.

Proper maintenance Mercedes tune-up parts are necessary for the optimum performance of your Benz. Always remember that preventive maintenance is still the best answer.



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iLLViLLain™
At first when I played Need for Speed Underground I was happy that something different was out. Then it happens. Game after game after game nothing but street racers were released. I’m pretty sick of them and I wonder if they’ll disappear anytime soon. Hopefully after Pro Street comes out and the new Forza and GT games come out they will die with all of their repetitiveness.

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SHADOW
I JUST BOUGHT THS CAR AND JUST WANNA MAKE IT STREET WHAT CAN I DO?

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tony b
Do you think that cops should ***** down on illegal street racing, remember the good days when you could go to a street and run the streets all night without worrie, and now you can’t even have a good exuast system without every cop in town pull you over. Ya they say well back in the day people never got shot over street racing, but then again i go to the illegal street races every weekened and i have yet to even see a fight or car accident so what is the big deal. Should we ban sports cause every once in a while someone gets hurt or even killed, no so why should we ***** down on illegal street racing.

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Jenny Mclane
The Magna International Inc., the auto parts manufacturer which is considering a bid for Chrysler, is in talks with the Canadian and U.S. auto unions to add about 30,000 members to their ranks, CAW President Buzz Hargrove said.

The negotiations would make the Canadian Auto Workers and the United Auto Workers (UAW) sole bargaining agents for the Magna hourly employees in those countries, Hargrove said in an interview. The talks “are a distinct and separate issue” from Magna’s bid for the DaimlerChrysler AG unit, he said.

The talks mirrored a change in thinking for Frank Stronach, Aurora, Ontario-based Magna’s founder and chairman. In a 1999 interview, Stronach said that unions wanting a role in the business should buy a plant “and run it exactly as they wish.” Like the Edelbrock, Stronach is out to release his grievance and plans. Hargrove said that Stronach, 74, initiated the negotiations about six months ago.

“Stronach has a high opinion of himself, but there’s no reason to think he isn’t a seriously smart guy,” Dan Luria, an analyst at the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center in Plymouth, said in an interview. He called the timing of the talks more than coincidence. “Besides wanting Chrysler, he wants to be able to say he remade labor relations in North America.” UAW spokesman Roger Kerson and Magna spokeswoman Tracy Fuerst declined to comment.

The Toronto-based CAW is currently representing 1,000 workers at three Magna factories in Canada, where the company has 18,000 employees at 45 plants. In the United States, the Detroit-based UAW has structured eight Magna factories with 4,000 hourly and salaried workers. Magna has 18,000 employees at 54 plants in America.

Workers at each Magna factory would have to vote to accept the expanded relationship, the 63-year-old union leader said. Hargrove added that he did not know when the talks would be finished, in part because Stronach and other Magna executives have been preoccupied since February with the Chrysler bid.

Jerry Dias, a representative of the CAW, said last week after a meeting with DaimlerChrysler’s labor committee that his union, the UAW and the IG Metall in Germany, prefer that the company keep Chrysler. “If they choose to spin it off, we can live with Magna,” Dias said.

Other Chrysler suitors include buyout firms Cerberus Capital Management LP and a Blackstone Group LP-Centerbridge Capital Partners LLC partnership. This information was intimated by persons familiar with the bidding. Billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian’s Tracinda Corp. publicized its $4.5 billion bid for Chrysler on the 5th of April.

Magna, which Stronach started in a rented Toronto garage in 1957, earned $528 million on $24.2 billion in sales last year. Since 2001, the Magna’s sales soared and became more than double.



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Mike Rosania
If you are looking for a performance pick me up, a new suspension may be just what the doctor ordered. A rugged lift kit can provide clearance and strength for navigating rough and rocky terrain, while a set of lowering springs can enhance cornering and handling on the road. No matter the case, your suspension should be inspected and maintained periodically for optimal safety and performance.

Volkswagen said it right. “On the road of life, there are passengers and there are drivers.” Not every driver wants a sports car. There are plenty of people content with their stock parts and the performance that comes with them. My grandma’s 83’ Corolla for example, is more than enough car to get her to art classes and friends’ houses. But then there are automotive enthusiasts; drivers who are looking for the most from their car. Guys, and occasionally girls, who get behind the wheel and push their machine’s limits until every last drop of performance has been squeezed out, like a person with OCD wringing a toothpaste tube until every last molecule is expelled. Odds are, you are like me, and fall somewhere in between.

Just like everything else, suspension systems are so technologically advanced that they can be adjusted by the turn of a *****. So if you’re about to take on the curves of the Pacific Coast Highway, with the quick adjustment of a knob, you will be able to handle every twist and turn thrown at you. Done with the bends? In a few moments you can loosen up your suspension for a more relaxed ride.

Have you ever grabbed breakfast on your way to work and taken a sharp turn only to find your grande-skinny-mocha-frappachino spilt all over you lap? When you turn, weight is shifted in the opposite direction by gravity trying to compensate for the force. This is known as body roll, and consequently is the coffee-spilling culprit. Lowering springs reduce your car’s center of gravity, and therefore reducing resistance on the chassis through the turns. The result you might ask? Quicker steering response and feeling like your car is glued to the road. It is important to realize your expectations and desires when shopping for new springs though. Higher spring rates will give you a tighter suspension, but will stiffen up your general ride. Basically, you will turn on a dime, but feel every nook and cranny in the road. Softer springs will still increase performance, but won’t nearly affect overall ride quality as much. For the most part, I don’t like extremes. I would advise against installing some really stiff springs unless you have a separate track car or are willing to put up with a bumpy ride.

I would also recommend upgrading your shocks as well. They are another component of you suspension system and crucial for the smoothness of you ride. Shocks serve two purposes. They absorb any larger than average bumps so the shock isn’t transferred directly to the car chassis. Secondly, they keep all of your wheels planted on the road at all times. This means your car would turn into a rolling death trap without them. The shocks dampen vertical motion your car experiences from rough surfaces. Without shocks, your car would wallow all over the road until you got sick or it fell apart…or both.



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