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by Bill B
Sat Oct 10, 2015 10:14 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: VWs Built from Left-over SAAB parts?
Replies: 5
Views: 2146

Re: VWs Built from Left-over SAAB parts?

If their number are not DAS BS, then everyone should go out and buy VW's for their 16 year old kids because they are the safest vehicles on this planet or any other. Buy a diesel VW pre recall while it still has the performance package.
by Bill B
Sun Oct 04, 2015 10:01 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: XTERRA, XTERRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT!.....
Replies: 5
Views: 2020

Re: XTERRA, XTERRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT!.....

Sad day when a vehicle with a 6 Cyl, 4WD and MT (or any vehicle with an MT) is discontinued.
by Bill B
Mon Aug 31, 2015 5:05 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Manaual Trans Fluid Change
Replies: 5
Views: 2103

Re: Manaual Trans Fluid Change

Have never actually driven and Xterra, so that probably is true. The Element with the MT is slightly faster in the 0-60 than the automatic version. just wanted to make sure you know that the xterra is totally different from the element or cr-v or similar. i'd be willing to bet your element is quicke...
by Bill B
Mon Aug 31, 2015 5:01 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Manaual Trans Fluid Change
Replies: 5
Views: 2103

Re: Manaual Trans Fluid Change

Alot of the younger folks with the Elements have done a few stereo and other mods. The 6 speakers from the factory on my EX is sufficiently loud for me. Seems to be a lot doing the Plasti Dip on the wheels too. Don't know if they ever went through with it, but a couple of guys on the Element forum w...
by Bill B
Sun Aug 30, 2015 5:55 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Manaual Trans Fluid Change
Replies: 5
Views: 2103

Manaual Trans Fluid Change

I know I should have done it myself, but got the oil and manual trans fluid changed on the Element. It has 95,000 miles on and have only done it one other time, so probably was due. Saved $60 on the fluid change vs the Auto. Guy first quoted me AT prices and couldn't believe that it actually had a 3...
by Bill B
Mon Jul 06, 2015 12:14 am
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: potownrob's "big" new whip
Replies: 25
Views: 9318

Re: potownrob's "big" new whip

Nice vehicle. Honda is one of the few to still offer a 3rd pedal in a mid-size sedan.
by Bill B
Sat Jun 20, 2015 9:08 pm
Forum: Manuals in the News
Topic: Manual cars face extinction as congestion triggers a clutch backlash
Replies: 17
Views: 12872

Re: Manual cars face extinction as congestion triggers a clutch backlash

Bummer if you live in Australia and want a stick. They should quit offering the Automatic license so everyone would have to drive a manual. Seems to be a trend everywhere. Most today are more concerned with number of USB ports than the 3rd pedal.
by Bill B
Mon May 04, 2015 4:10 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Use For The Normally Usless Auto/Stick
Replies: 6
Views: 2264

Use For The Normally Usless Auto/Stick

Finally found a use for the normally useless Auto/Stick feature on my old automatic Sonata. It has the now antiquated 4 speed automatic, mated with the 2.7 liter 6 cyl. engine. It is annoying when you want to speed up just a little and the auto trans kicks it down to a lower gear. Now when I want to...
by Bill B
Thu Apr 30, 2015 11:30 pm
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: Bawked's Honda army
Replies: 14
Views: 6417

Re: Bawked's Honda army

Thats the one K24A8 Thanks. You really can't go wrong with a Honda. My 2007 Element is the most maintenance free vehicle I have ever owned. Just put gas and oil in it and go. The Element has one of the K-Series engines in it. If I am not mistaken it is the same one they use in the 4cyl Accord. K24 F...
by Bill B
Wed Apr 29, 2015 9:10 pm
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: Bawked's Honda army
Replies: 14
Views: 6417

Re: Bawked's Honda army

You really can't go wrong with a Honda. My 2007 Element is the most maintenance free vehicle I have ever owned. Just put gas and oil in it and go. The Element has one of the K-Series engines in it. If I am not mistaken it is the same one they use in the 4cyl Accord.
by Bill B
Sat Apr 18, 2015 11:19 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Chevrolet Colorado 6 speed manual
Replies: 21
Views: 5740

Re: Chevrolet Colorado 6 speed manual

Or how about a Vega camper http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu254/ZermattGt/VegaCamper.jpg http://image.automobilemag.com/f/99717728+w660+h440+q80+cr1+ar0/jeep-grand-cherokee-overlander-concept-rear-three-quarter.jpg I'm sure there are some bridges this wouldn't fit under. Somebody needs a Pontiac...
by Bill B
Wed Dec 03, 2014 9:44 pm
Forum: Manuals in the News
Topic: Guy gets upset when GF can't drive stick
Replies: 4
Views: 6555

Guy gets upset when GF can't drive stick

Guess this guy was not sympathetic when his girlfriend could not drive a stick.

http://www.al.com/news/huntsville/index ... rangl.html
by Bill B
Sat Oct 11, 2014 8:32 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Whats Old Is Cool
Replies: 17
Views: 4381

Whats Old Is Cool

Was getting the oil changed today. The young tech (probably 16 or 17 years old) told me that my Element was the coolest SUV he had ever seen. This is a bone stock Element with no mods.. He said he had never seen an SUV with a stick shift and thought it was very cool. He probably would have gone into...
by Bill B
Wed Sep 10, 2014 10:11 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Bicycle Shifting
Replies: 11
Views: 3913

Re: Bicycle Shifting

The Fuji has the stem shifters. Never really liked the downtube shifters. Someone mentioned bikes direct. I see them advertise alot and their prices seem reasonable. Seems like a less expensive way to buy a bike if their after the sale support is good. I use Map My Ride because it was the only one I...
by Bill B
Sun Sep 07, 2014 9:09 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Bicycle Shifting
Replies: 11
Views: 3913

Bicycle Shifting

Not against progress, but have been riding the same Fuji 10 speed since 1977. It was a left over 1976 model that I got for a good price at the time. Wasn't 1977 also the year that Inline Paul started driving a stick shift, and less importantly Jimmy Carter was President. Was at the bike shop getting...