# NYSpeed Automotive **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=120 [Latest](https://forums.speedlife.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.speedlife.net/categories.md) **Page:** 121 --- ## [Learning to weld/fabricate](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/learning-to-weld-fabricate/227448)
**Author:** [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/learning-to-weld-fabricate/227448 "2013-08-05T17:38:46Z")
Well, winters coming and that means my slow season will be following shortly. Anyone know any professional welding and fabricating classes in the area? -Alex --- ## [Some new shoes on the beater](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/some-new-shoes-on-the-beater/232103)
**Author:** [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 4:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/some-new-shoes-on-the-beater/232103 "2013-08-05T16:16:42Z")
Finally found some M-pars that fit! They are 18x8 et35 all around. Im running 235/40’s in the front and 245/40’s in the rear. But over bumps the rear tire hits the inside of the wheel well. Will be trying a 235/40 in the… --- ## [exterior respray](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/exterior-respray/232129)
**Author:** [@Mr\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mr_T)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 3:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/exterior-respray/232129 "2013-08-05T15:29:07Z")
considering buying a 2004 honda civic lx black coupe but the car needs some minor bodywork and could use a re spray. What am I looking at generally for a quick black re paint. Id do all the work to get it sanded down an… --- ## [Top Gear Season 20 (Starts THIS Sunday 6/30)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-gear-season-20-starts-this-sunday-6-30/231377)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 9:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-gear-season-20-starts-this-sunday-6-30/231377 "2013-08-05T09:12:02Z")
Trailer: https://youtu.be/a4ozvZK2YPo And if you haven’t seen it yet, this is the “epic” shot they worked on: https://youtu.be/tjZ8rdUfhs4 \[http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2013/06/top-gear-best-of-briti… --- ## [Pilots, step in.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pilots-step-in/229931)
**Author:** [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 8:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pilots-step-in/229931 "2013-08-05T08:59:00Z")
I’ve been pursuing my pilot’s license for approximately a year now, I was curious as to if we have any other pilots on board here. I’m looking for opinions on mechanics and airports. I’m in the process of securing some … --- ## [finally got out to the track :)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-got-out-to-the-track/232042)
**Author:** [@95dime](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95dime)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 7:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-got-out-to-the-track/232042 "2013-08-05T07:47:47Z")
well after finally being all recovered from surgery, I got out to the track today. went pretty well. had to fill out my paperwork for my ihra comp. license so I can fax that in tomorrow :tup: we were figuring we may be … --- ## [Some House Mods v. Kitchen and Staircase](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/some-house-mods-v-kitchen-and-staircase/222529)
**Author:** [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2013, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/some-house-mods-v-kitchen-and-staircase/222529 "2013-08-03T20:11:26Z")
Figured I would share some work with you guys that I have been doing at the house I bought recently. Ieatpaint helped with the magic in the staircase trasformation…this man knows his stuff! Sobo as always was involved a… --- ## [Who rolls fenders around here?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-rolls-fenders-around-here/232076)
**Author:** [@Norb\_O](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Norb_O)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2013, 5:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-rolls-fenders-around-here/232076 "2013-08-03T17:58:53Z")
Possibly running some 285s on an 18x9.5 wheel and the rear fenders will have to be rolled on my car. Anyone do it around here? What’s the going rate for it? --- ## [need advice disposing of car](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-advice-disposing-of-car/231998)
**Author:** [@9c1ny](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/9c1ny)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2013, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-advice-disposing-of-car/231998 "2013-08-03T12:37:47Z")
\[ATTACH=CONFIG\]24251\[/ATTACH\]\[ATTACH=CONFIG\]24248\[/ATTACH\]\[ATTACH=CONFIG\]24249\[/ATTACH\]\[ATTACH=CONFIG\]24250\[/ATTACH\]Long story short a friend of a friend rented a storage space from me in December, I was paid for January… --- ## [Best local shop for wheel repair?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-local-shop-for-wheel-repair/232028)
**Author:** [@lorge1989](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lorge1989)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2013, 8:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-local-shop-for-wheel-repair/232028 "2013-08-03T08:49:30Z")
A co-worker of mine bent one of his new HRE wheels on the 33. No cracks, but he wants to get the bend fixed. Is there anybody around here that you would recommend to fix this? I think these wheels go for $2K + each n… --- ## [Read any good books lately?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/read-any-good-books-lately/30386)
**Author:** [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Replies:** 247\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2013, 5:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/read-any-good-books-lately/30386 "2013-08-03T05:14:10Z")
No seriously. I’m leaving for Fiji Sunday with who will then be my wife and heading to a secluded resort for a long honeymoon. Hell travel time alone (including layovers) adds up to about 65 hours there and back. (8 f… --- ## [Stain Matching](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stain-matching/232083)
**Author:** [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stain-matching/232083 "2013-08-02T19:15:12Z")
I have hardwood floors, stairs, trim etc… The stairs were covered with laminate by some asshole who didn’t know sanders existed. I have removed the laminate and am about to sand the treads/risers. I need to match the exi… --- ## [Where to get a 1948 packard rear window?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-1948-packard-rear-window/232079)
**Author:** [@customlt1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/customlt1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 6:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-1948-packard-rear-window/232079 "2013-08-02T18:48:40Z")
My grandfather is restoring a 48 packard and needs a rear window for it? Anyone know of anyone local that sells glass like that? Or an online retailer? Any help i could pass on to him would be greatly appreciated! :bigtu… --- ## [Back after being absent for 5 years](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/back-after-being-absent-for-5-years/232066)
**Author:** [@SilverGTP](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SilverGTP)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 7:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/back-after-being-absent-for-5-years/232066 "2013-08-02T07:24:01Z")
Been around since the UBRF days…No longer have the GTP. Went from a 5.4 2006 F150 XLT, to a 4.6 2010 F150 STX and now I have a Ecoboost 2013 F150 XLT. Just picked up a tuner and CAI for it. Missed being quick! Hopefu… --- ## [Any Waterskiers Out There?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-waterskiers-out-there/231863)
**Author:** [@Bad\_Bunny](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bad_Bunny)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 6:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-waterskiers-out-there/231863 "2013-08-02T06:36:25Z")
I know this may be a long-shot, but does anyone here ski? I’ve got a ski boat, a new slalom ski, and I’ve been dying to get out more. It would be great to get some people together that are interested in the sport. --- ## [Picked up an NySpeed Civic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-an-nyspeed-civic/232059)
**Author:** [@Jagermeister](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jagermeister)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 8:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-an-nyspeed-civic/232059 "2013-08-01T08:15:51Z")
Or at least the latest version… I have been looking for 3-4 months for the right car and it finally popped up in Minneapolis. 2006 Carrera S Seal Grey Metallic Sport Chrono Plus Black Leather Sport Adaptive Seats S… --- ## [et dial in boards](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/et-dial-in-boards/232065)
**Author:** [@95dime](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95dime)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 7:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/et-dial-in-boards/232065 "2013-08-01T07:28:15Z")
im looking for a et dial in board that is 3 digit, velco mount. on summit and jegs all of the 3 digit ones i find seem to be bolt on. only seeing 4 digit in a velco mount. anyone know where i could find one before i mo… --- ## [The American Side - Buffalo Movie](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-american-side-buffalo-movie/232039)
**Author:** [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 4:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-american-side-buffalo-movie/232039 "2013-08-01T04:47:17Z")
http://www.theamericansidemovie.com/ Matthew Broderick is in it. Pretty cool trailer. --- ## [Gaunches unite. Aug 3rd](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gaunches-unite-aug-3rd/231723)
**Author:** [@Vile](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vile)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 2:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gaunches-unite-aug-3rd/231723 "2013-07-31T14:56:53Z")
http://www.gaunchesunite.com/ Pretty sure most people here qualify… Gaunch was a term coined by a Varsity Football player in 1977 and popularized by a Phys Ed teacher in the 1980’S in Orchard Park, NY. The term was use… --- ## [997 Detail](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/997-detail/231838)
**Author:** [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 1:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/997-detail/231838 "2013-07-31T13:01:20Z")
The 997 got a nice detail yesterday. Here are a few before and after shots. I’m not going to mention who did the work in the thread for obvious reasons, but feel free to PM me for specifics. Now that she’s nice and cl… --- ## [Anyone want to do a photoshoot?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-want-to-do-a-photoshoot/231968)
**Author:** [@Random\_Hero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Random_Hero)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 12:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-want-to-do-a-photoshoot/231968 "2013-07-31T12:13:30Z")
Just wanted to see if anyone was interested in getting together to snap a few pics of their ride. I’m not a professional, but I enjoy doing it (for free, of course) and I think they look half way decent! I’m in Rocheste… --- ## [Official 2013 Shredd and Ragan Cruise Night at Eastern Hills Mall](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-2013-shredd-and-ragan-cruise-night-at-eastern-hills-mall/230768)
**Author:** [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-2013-shredd-and-ragan-cruise-night-at-eastern-hills-mall/230768 "2013-07-31T11:10:48Z")
Tonight (May 22) starts the 2013 Shredd and Ragan Cruise night. It happens every Wednesday night. NEW LOCATION! Eastern Hills Mall on Transit Road in Williamsville, NY - 6-10pm The burnout pit is also back! :headbang: … --- ## [Bluetooth Headphone Reccomendations](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bluetooth-headphone-reccomendations/232056)
**Author:** [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 9:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bluetooth-headphone-reccomendations/232056 "2013-07-31T09:21:02Z")
I really have gotten into the usability of bluetooth headphones that can pair with multiple devices. I am looking for a medium quality pair that I can use with my laptop, phone, and home laptop and seeing what people rec… --- ## [Indian motorcycles return.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/indian-motorcycles-return/232048)
**Author:** [@HouseS2K](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HouseS2K)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 8:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/indian-motorcycles-return/232048 "2013-07-31T08:25:41Z")
Just saw a commercial for Indian motorcycles, “choice is coming for American motorcycles” I think it’s pretty cool. Would anyone on here buy one? --- ## [local place to respline axles?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/local-place-to-respline-axles/232034)
**Author:** [@challengermike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/challengermike)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 3:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/local-place-to-respline-axles/232034 "2013-07-30T15:46:05Z")
Is there any local shop around that will cut and respline axles ? I have done some calling around and nobody knows of a local place. --- ## [NYS Class M permit ... cost?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nys-class-m-permit-cost/232027)
**Author:** [@redZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/redZ)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nys-class-m-permit-cost/232027 "2013-07-30T13:26:48Z")
Looking at the DMV website it says… " The fees you pay depend on whether or not you currently have another class of NYS license, and can be different based on your exact age when you apply. The fees for a Class M or MJ … --- ## [How can I find info or original Blue print to my home.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-can-i-find-info-or-original-blue-print-to-my-home/232015)
**Author:** [@JDMSIR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JDMSIR)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 1:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-can-i-find-info-or-original-blue-print-to-my-home/232015 "2013-07-30T13:20:29Z")
Im looking to find the original blue prints and maybe some old photos of my home when it was built in the 30’s. I cant seem to find anything online. Is there a place someone on here knows of, does the library carry that … --- ## [Licensed Electricians?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/licensed-electricians/232002)
**Author:** [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 10:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/licensed-electricians/232002 "2013-07-30T10:48:17Z")
Need someone who is licensed in Tonawanda. I’m living out in UT, but my wife’s Uncle/Grandmother live in Tonawanda, and due to some medical conditions , if they loose power for any extended period of time (Aka, more tha… --- ## [Driving to Hilton Head, SC - Any suggestions, routes, advice?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/driving-to-hilton-head-sc-any-suggestions-routes-advice/232007)
**Author:** [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 9:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/driving-to-hilton-head-sc-any-suggestions-routes-advice/232007 "2013-07-30T09:40:17Z")
My route is 79 -\> 19 -\> 77. I’m going to be swinging through Pittsburgh and stopping for a bite to eat. I’ll be driving from 5pm - 12am and then 6am and hopefully arriving around noon. Thanks in advance! :tup: --- ## [Car and driver C7 interior review](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-and-driver-c7-interior-review/231944)
**Author:** [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 9:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-and-driver-c7-interior-review/231944 "2013-07-30T09:27:48Z")
https://youtu.be/e4bMLHNatYM whole review after you get done hating on the interior https://youtu.be/O1nlfMTL154 [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=119) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=121)