Search found 467 matches

by camera_man
Tue Dec 04, 2012 1:11 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Reminder: Check those lug nuts
Replies: 29
Views: 4980

Re: Reminder: Check those lug nuts

If I recall correctly, aluminum wheels are prone to greater expansion/contraction due to thermal changes, thereby making the lug nuts more susceptible to loosening. With that being said, I use my 80 ft-lb torque stick for the initial torque, and then use my torque wrench to get them up to the recomm...
by camera_man
Tue Oct 23, 2012 11:56 am
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Car buck/jerk near idle speed while in first gear.
Replies: 36
Views: 55805

Re: Car buck/jerk near idle speed while in first gear.

I always try to leave a large gap in front of me in traffic, that way I can pretty much idle in first the entire time without needing to hit the gas or brake. This also makes traffic jams suck less, since it takes a decent amount of concentration to keep a following distance great enough (and to rea...
by camera_man
Thu Oct 18, 2012 1:28 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: New York Yankees & Alex Rodriguez
Replies: 5
Views: 1233

Re: New York Yankees & Alex Rodriguez

Go Tigers! (sorry, Michigander here...)
by camera_man
Sat Oct 06, 2012 3:26 pm
Forum: The Photo and Video Gallery
Topic: race3
Replies: 8
Views: 3655

Re: race3

The infamous Jeep "death wobble"



Usually caused by something already being worn out (panhard bar is the most common)... scary when it does happen though.
by camera_man
Wed Jul 25, 2012 6:00 pm
Forum: Reviews
Topic: 556 Horses - Cadillac style! (2011 Cadillac CTS-V)
Replies: 15
Views: 9620

Re: 556 Horses - Cadillac style! (2011 Cadillac CTS-V)

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO JELLLLYYYY!!!!!!!!! :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: I want this car so bad, I'm literally tearing up right now on account of your experiences. :cry: This is what my CTS-V will look like: http:...
by camera_man
Fri Jul 20, 2012 4:07 pm
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: WHAT!?!? Two wheels... get outta here!
Replies: 10
Views: 3574

Re: WHAT!?!? Two wheels... get outta here!

Don't see too many longitudinally-mounted V-twins... Motorcycling is indeed an activity that is extremely intolerant of mistakes and inattention. Predicting hazards, including what others will do, is essential to keep you out of trouble. I strongly recommend David L. Hough's Proficient Motorcycling...
by camera_man
Sun Jul 01, 2012 9:25 am
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: WHAT!?!? Two wheels... get outta here!
Replies: 10
Views: 3574

Re: WHAT!?!? Two wheels... get outta here!

Don't see too many longitudinally-mounted V-twins... Motorcycling is indeed an activity that is extremely intolerant of mistakes and inattention. Predicting hazards, including what others will do, is essential to keep you out of trouble. I strongly recommend David L. Hough's Proficient Motorcycling...
by camera_man
Sat Jun 30, 2012 9:22 pm
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: WHAT!?!? Two wheels... get outta here!
Replies: 10
Views: 3574

WHAT!?!? Two wheels... get outta here!

Not a car, but it's my newest form of motorized transportation (and still a manual!).... https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/470756_10151841423315253_502160867_o.jpg It's a 1982 Honda CX500. It's got a 500 cc v-twin, 5 speed gearbox, shaft drive, and a little over 30k on the clock. Don't worry...
by camera_man
Tue Jun 26, 2012 12:02 pm
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: Sold the soul to the devil - new pics pg 3
Replies: 53
Views: 10338

Re: Sold the soul to the devil

What are your initial thoughts on the consolidated instrument panel? That's one thing I could never get past when driving the Sonic... Also glad you didn't get the 1.8L
by camera_man
Thu May 31, 2012 8:14 pm
Forum: The Photo and Video Gallery
Topic: Random Videos
Replies: 1514
Views: 222966

Re: Random Videos

For anybody who has ever heard Carl Orff's Carmina Burana, you will like this. Seriously, watch the whole thing. When the main refrain kicked in the second time, I lost it. I was laughing so hard I was crying. I think the animations are what got me... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIwrgAnx6Q8&f...
by camera_man
Wed May 23, 2012 3:44 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Post your Current mileage
Replies: 948
Views: 108307

Re: Post your Current mileage

17,8xx
by camera_man
Tue May 22, 2012 12:55 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Looking to buy a 4x4 ($7k)
Replies: 16
Views: 2358

Re: Looking to buy a 4x4 ($7k)

Shameless plug for the Jeep Cherokee (XJ)! For $7K, you should be able to get a decent truck, with enough left over for a mild lift (3-4 inch, properly done of course) and tires. More than enough to have some fun. Rode mine that way for about two years. TONS of aftermarket support as well! EDIT: Oh,...
by camera_man
Thu May 17, 2012 5:37 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: The joy of driving (and great driving roads!)
Replies: 22
Views: 6952

Re: The joy of driving (and great driving roads!)

tankinbeans wrote:I don't think there are any good roads in MN, and think if there were many people would die. Minnesotans as a whole are pretty stupid and wouldn't know what to do.

Personally, I've never been on a twisty road. I've only ever driven on long, meandering highways.
I'm sorry - you've been deprived
by camera_man
Thu May 17, 2012 11:47 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: The joy of driving (and great driving roads!)
Replies: 22
Views: 6952

Re: The joy of driving (and great driving roads!)

In Michigan's Upper Peninsula, there's a great stretch of MI-26 that runs from Eagle Harbor to Copper Harbor (the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula). No pics, unfortunately, but it's my current all-time favorite driving road. It's 15-20 miles of twisty pavement, with many crests and dips to get your hea...
by camera_man
Thu May 17, 2012 11:28 am
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: How close do you follow after taking off from a light?
Replies: 120
Views: 17520

Re: How close do you follow after taking off from a light?

I've actually been doing that a lot lately. If someone isn't up to speed on the ramp and still moves to his left to merge, I have no problem with passing him on the right when I'm still on the ramp. I've often wondered if that's considered illegal or not. I don't really consider that passing on the...