# NYSpeed Automotive **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=114 [Latest](https://forums.speedlife.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.speedlife.net/categories.md) **Page:** 115 --- ## [CPS OMG WTF? Ugh. (5 year old)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cps-omg-wtf-ugh-5-year-old/232916)
**Author:** [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 6:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cps-omg-wtf-ugh-5-year-old/232916 "2013-09-21T06:17:06Z")
Based on what I have seen on the news, that 5 year old could have been spared. The school, grand parents, dad, etc called CPS several times. Who knows until more details come out but my God… http://tablet.wivb.com/20000… --- ## [Clean your engine... with a Laser!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clean-your-engine-with-a-laser/232917)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2013, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clean-your-engine-with-a-laser/232917 "2013-09-20T19:10:37Z")
This actually looks like fun: Other applications: Full & Selective Coating Removal Weld Prep Aluminum & Steel - Adhesive Bonding Prep Both Metal & Plastic Oxide Removal Stains & Oil Removal … --- ## [2014 Jeep Cherokee Redesign](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-redesign/228891)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2013, 10:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-redesign/228891 "2013-09-20T10:29:07Z")
:tif: What do you think? \[http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18fclldv43x8mjpg/k-bigpic.jpg\] \[http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18fg1ln7opod2jpg/k-bigpic.jpg\] \[http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18fh6avjt22ayjpg/ku-xlarge.jpg… --- ## [Fastest Lap Of Manhattan](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fastest-lap-of-manhattan/214025)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2013, 9:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fastest-lap-of-manhattan/214025 "2013-09-20T09:14:08Z")
Alex Roy dethroned. The video isn’t that interesting because it’s not filmed a-la-getaway in \_\_\_\_\_, but it’s still cool. MPD47 had nothing to do with this… When illicit speed racer Alex Roy circled the Island of Manhat… --- ## [dead drops](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dead-drops/232898)
**Author:** [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2013, 6:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dead-drops/232898 "2013-09-20T06:58:06Z")
WTF, but also kind of cool http://deaddrops.com/ \[http://deaddrops.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/deaddrops1-600x400.jpg\] --- ## [Auto-Brewery Syndrome](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/auto-brewery-syndrome/232901)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2013, 3:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/auto-brewery-syndrome/232901 "2013-09-19T15:36:58Z")
This is a real thing: :beer2: It is every man’s dream super power: to be able to magic beer out of nowhere. Imagine taking a piece of bread or a bowl of pasta and turning it into an ice-cold glass of the foamy tipple. … --- ## [New winter ride](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-winter-ride/232611)
**Author:** [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2013, 6:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-winter-ride/232611 "2013-09-19T06:35:21Z")
Got a good deal on a 2013 as the 2014’s started to roll in. Plans for the 2014 are probably a teraflex performance leveling kit and some 33’s. Probably drive through fall close to stock, granted I have been tinkering si… --- ## [Repairing a Cracked Transmission Case](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/repairing-a-cracked-transmission-case/232872)
**Author:** [@cory\_matthews](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cory_matthews)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2013, 3:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/repairing-a-cracked-transmission-case/232872 "2013-09-19T03:52:57Z")
My girlfriend destroyed her '05 Hyundai Elantra this morning. You may have seen her on 190… She didn’t have collision coverage. The car had 70k, wasn’t a WNY car (almost no rust) and was in great shape. I want her to … --- ## [reverse entry drift](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/reverse-entry-drift/75343)
**Author:** [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2013, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/reverse-entry-drift/75343 "2013-09-18T17:52:27Z")
wow… I didn’t think this was possible, but I guess with enough momentum: https://youtu.be/ZBSVqOc-CN4 --- ## [Finally have an Official 8 second street car!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-have-an-official-8-second-street-car/225973)
**Author:** [@FourEyed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FourEyed)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2013, 11:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-have-an-official-8-second-street-car/225973 "2013-09-18T11:51:17Z")
Finally broke into the 8’s tonight. After a long year of figuring out the E-85 tune, I finally got it. I got my wheelstand license tonight also for a couple passes lol. hopefully someone got some good pics. \[http://img.… --- ## [Tin foil hat stuff](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tin-foil-hat-stuff/225185)
**Author:** [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2013, 8:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tin-foil-hat-stuff/225185 "2013-09-18T08:07:48Z")
http://rt.com/usa/news/stratfor-trapwire-abraxas-wikileaks-313/ “Former senior intelligence officials have created a detailed surveillance system more accurate than modern facial recognition technology — and have instal… --- ## [Time to say goodbye](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/time-to-say-goodbye/232613)
**Author:** [@bladez](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bladez)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2013, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/time-to-say-goodbye/232613 "2013-09-17T19:14:25Z")
Well the time has come for me to say goodbye to WNY… I’ve accepted a new position at my work which happens to be in Houston, TX and will be making the official move come mid-September. I just wanted to take a few momen… --- ## [Another le parkour movie... \*VID\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-le-parkour-movie-vid/5148)
**Author:** [@Zong](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zong)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2013, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-le-parkour-movie-vid/5148 "2013-09-17T18:13:59Z")
I can’t ever get tired of these… http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=515642196227308929 enjoy --- ## [Beach Ridge Motor Speedway "Spectator Drags"](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/beach-ridge-motor-speedway-spectator-drags/231893)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2013, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/beach-ridge-motor-speedway-spectator-drags/231893 "2013-09-17T11:08:25Z")
This looks insane to participate in. Something called “spectator drags”: https://youtu.be/srIsxMi9vWg https://youtu.be/xZw29SsJ5YU https://youtu.be/a2gU97fkNJM https://youtu.be/FnzInUs8vss --- ## [That'll buff right out.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thatll-buff-right-out/232865)
**Author:** [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2013, 8:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thatll-buff-right-out/232865 "2013-09-17T08:44:26Z")
Apparently this guys doesn’t like BMW after having issues with his M6. So like anyone with money and no care about the car… well, see the video. http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/bmw-m6-owner-goes-hulk-over-defec… --- ## [Total Race- 2200Hp Saleen](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/total-race-2200hp-saleen/232780)
**Author:** [@Bsp\_TC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bsp_TC)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2013, 10:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/total-race-2200hp-saleen/232780 "2013-09-16T22:29:08Z")
\[video\]http://youtu.be/kkFjoPGp5es\[/video\] “What we have here is a very loud, very orange Saleen S7. It’s been modified by a Russian firm called Total Race to produce a scarcely believable 2,200hp at the wheels, as evid… --- ## [Lucky Drag City - 9/14 or 9/15](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lucky-drag-city-9-14-or-9-15/232792)
**Author:** [@Haenszel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Haenszel)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2013, 7:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lucky-drag-city-9-14-or-9-15/232792 "2013-09-16T07:06:11Z")
I think I’m gonna head down to Lucky Drags on saturday or sunday to try and click off a personal best again before the season comes to an end. Saturday is test and tune starting at 2pm, and I believe they do the same on… --- ## [Convertible top question - Have you Dyed the vinyl?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/convertible-top-question-have-you-dyed-the-vinyl/232791)
**Author:** [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2013, 6:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/convertible-top-question-have-you-dyed-the-vinyl/232791 "2013-09-16T06:39:13Z")
Wondering if anyone has ever dyed the vinyl roof before? I’m not looking to change the color or anything fancy. Just looking to get a black dye (If you know of a brand, please name it) and apply it to the top. I k… --- ## [MSD filed Chapter 11????](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/msd-filed-chapter-11/232808)
**Author:** [@Choda](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Choda)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2013, 9:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/msd-filed-chapter-11/232808 "2013-09-15T09:54:25Z")
Company Bankruptcy Information for MSD Performance, Inc. http://www.msdignition.com/forum/showthread.php?p=81931 They always took care of me and I run their dist, coil and box. --- ## [foxbody T5 transmission swap help](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/foxbody-t5-transmission-swap-help/232816)
**Author:** [@B5Swag585](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/B5Swag585)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2013, 8:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/foxbody-t5-transmission-swap-help/232816 "2013-09-15T08:25:30Z")
im looking to swap out the transmission out of my 93 mustang with 2.3l when i actually turbo it. i was wondering what year t5s would work preferably the newer the better. i appreciate any help :slight\_smile: --- ## [Personal connection speeds](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/personal-connection-speeds/16327)
**Author:** [@JCuz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JCuz)\ **Replies:** 169\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 9:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/personal-connection-speeds/16327 "2013-09-14T09:32:57Z")
this guy will benchmark your download and upload speeds http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/ I got 3044 DL and 427 UL on home powerlink DL - 370.3 KB/sec UL - 53.6 KB/sec edit: more friendly speed conversion --- ## [Found another UBRF gem](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/found-another-ubrf-gem/232748)
**Author:** [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 4:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/found-another-ubrf-gem/232748 "2013-09-14T04:54:24Z")
In my quest to clean out a pile of hard drives I have laying around https://vimeo.com/74169267 :tspry: --- ## [ugh... accident on 90E just near ridge rd](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ugh-accident-on-90e-just-near-ridge-rd/232786)
**Author:** [@Vile](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vile)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 2:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ugh-accident-on-90e-just-near-ridge-rd/232786 "2013-09-13T14:54:44Z")
ugh… accident on 90E just near ridge rd. happened at 10pm ish. semi with a flatbed involved… looks like it took the top off a few cars… there were 2-3 that i could see driving past… 2 were melted together… now converti… --- ## [9/10 Test & Tune @ EB raceway](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/9-10-test-tune-eb-raceway/232746)
**Author:** [@Blown\_Stroked](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blown_Stroked)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 9:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/9-10-test-tune-eb-raceway/232746 "2013-09-13T09:50:01Z")
Who’s going ? We’ll see what the 88 can run on street tires. --- ## [New toy](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-toy/229220)
**Author:** [@fontaine23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fontaine23)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2013, 7:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-toy/229220 "2013-09-12T19:42:22Z")
With spring starting to come around I figured I post up my new toy picked this up in September its a 2008 Honda Cbr 600 graffiti edition. Not to common looks pretty neat so why not lol. It’s just a Leo Vince slip on noth… --- ## [5x114.3 vs. 5x115](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/5x114-3-vs-5x115/232756)
**Author:** [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2013, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/5x114-3-vs-5x115/232756 "2013-09-12T16:19:40Z")
So a guy I work with traded in his Saturn vue a few weeks ago, and gave me a killer deal on some 16" snow tires already mounted on steel wheels for my wife’s element. The offset is similar, center bore of the Saturn whe… --- ## [Rich Product's employees?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rich-products-employees/232763)
**Author:** [@Event](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Event)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2013, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rich-products-employees/232763 "2013-09-12T13:16:56Z")
Does anyone here work at Rich Products? I’m interested in a position I saw posted on their website in their marketing department and I’m curious if anyone works there/has worked there in the past, and what they thought o… --- ## [BMW i8 production version (official)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-i8-production-version-official/232749)
**Author:** [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2013, 9:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-i8-production-version-official/232749 "2013-09-12T09:15:47Z")
BMW has revealed the i8 in production guise at IAA in Frankfurt, following last week’s leaked official photos. The 1,490 kg (3,284 lbs) plug-in hybrid adopts a 2+2 configuration and boasts a carbon … --- ## [Civic or Jetta?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/civic-or-jetta/232758)
**Author:** [@Junk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Junk)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2013, 9:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/civic-or-jetta/232758 "2013-09-12T09:00:02Z")
I’ve recently started driving about 4x as much as I was. Driving a Jeep at \<15mpg isn’t ideal anymore. Criteria. \<2,500$. (I like to change cars on the fly, I never seem to be happy with them) 4 doors, reliable, over … --- ## [Rear-ended twice in 3 weeks...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rear-ended-twice-in-3-weeks/232725)
**Author:** [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2013, 11:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rear-ended-twice-in-3-weeks/232725 "2013-09-11T11:45:31Z")
So I had a pretty terrible few weeks in my E90 M3. back in August I was just leaving the barber shop with my two kids in the back and my dad in the front seat on teh way to go go-karting. stopped at an intersection abou… [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=113) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=115)