# NYSpeed Automotive **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=152 [Latest](https://forums.speedlife.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.speedlife.net/categories.md) **Page:** 153 --- ## [Motorcycle Attire](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motorcycle-attire/227703)
**Author:** [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motorcycle-attire/227703 "2012-12-17T19:10:33Z")
Specifically fashionable boots. I didn’t want to put this in the fashion thread. But I’m looking for places or examples that you guys recommend. Something that Could go with a nice pair of dark jeans, blazer/vest and dre… --- ## [I don't usually drive fast, but when I do...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-dont-usually-drive-fast-but-when-i-do/227769)
**Author:** [@ItsOver](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ItsOver)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 6:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-dont-usually-drive-fast-but-when-i-do/227769 "2012-12-17T18:26:16Z")
I try to make a scene \[http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/32372\_10151584075108989\_757816175\_n.jpg\] --- ## [I don't want to live on this planet any more...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-dont-want-to-live-on-this-planet-any-more/227692)
**Author:** [@Freek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Freek)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-dont-want-to-live-on-this-planet-any-more/227692 "2012-12-17T18:10:05Z")
A thread to post of amazing examples of \[http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/27724202.jpg\] The video is a long waste of time… https://youtu.be/lAZoo5KRMZ4 And the full story here. http://bits.blogs.nytimes.c… --- ## [JayS, this you?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jays-this-you/225152)
**Author:** [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 9:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jays-this-you/225152 "2012-12-17T09:47:12Z")
Preparing for Obama’s inevitable reelection? http://williamsville.wgrz.com/news/news/68285-bombs-suspect-tells-judge-he-was-doing-research WILLIAMSVILLE, NY – A Williamsville man is facing numerous charges after after… --- ## [Welders - wow, quality does make a difference!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/welders-wow-quality-does-make-a-difference/227164)
**Author:** [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/welders-wow-quality-does-make-a-difference/227164 "2012-12-17T06:55:19Z")
So, I had attempted to learn how to weld a few years ago with an off-brand MIG welder that my dad has. After hours and hours over a week of messing around, no matter what I did I couldn’t get it, and couldn’t run a bead … --- ## [TMP holiday deals- prepare for summer!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tmp-holiday-deals-prepare-for-summer/227788)
**Author:** [@stuiephoto](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/stuiephoto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tmp-holiday-deals-prepare-for-summer/227788 "2012-12-16T18:44:37Z")
http://www.torontomotorsportspark.com/dragway/giftcertificates.html TMP is offering 20% off gift certificates until the 24th. Perfect for trackdays this summer. --- ## [Super trucks austrailia, pretty neat](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/super-trucks-austrailia-pretty-neat/227784)
**Author:** [@robftw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/robftw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/super-trucks-austrailia-pretty-neat/227784 "2012-12-16T14:14:26Z")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player\_embedded&v=qaBGX62mfK0#! --- ## [Gas vs Electric applianced (water heater specifically)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gas-vs-electric-applianced-water-heater-specifically/227674)
**Author:** [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 8:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gas-vs-electric-applianced-water-heater-specifically/227674 "2012-12-16T08:15:10Z")
Ok, from what I have researched, electric water heaters (traditional tank style) are always more efficient than the gas counterpart. Looking up energy factor, the metric for looking at efficiency, it seems that a common … --- ## [New NHRA rollbar rules for 2008+ vehicles](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-nhra-rollbar-rules-for-2008-vehicles/227709)
**Author:** [@FourEyed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FourEyed)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 5:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-nhra-rollbar-rules-for-2008-vehicles/227709 "2012-12-16T05:02:40Z")
While we only have IHRA tracks around here, usually they follow NHRA closely, so this might make a huge difference in the near future. Now some of you have no excuse. (No bar needed for 2008 stock firewall car down to 9… --- ## [Anyone using Sonos, Bose Soundlink or any other streaming wireless home sound system?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-using-sonos-bose-soundlink-or-any-other-streaming-wireless-home-sound-system/227753)
**Author:** [@Tbirdsc1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tbirdsc1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 3:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-using-sonos-bose-soundlink-or-any-other-streaming-wireless-home-sound-system/227753 "2012-12-15T15:05:31Z")
Like the title states, is anyone currently using any type of wireless sound system that can stream music directly from an Ipad/Iphone/etc? I’ve been looking at the Sonos system and it seems like a pretty slick setup. Th… --- ## [Help me identify these T56s.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-identify-these-t56s/227354)
**Author:** [@Norb\_O](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Norb_O)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 7:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-identify-these-t56s/227354 "2012-12-15T07:36:48Z")
Already posted this on LS1Tech but figured some of you guys right know. I may have an opportunity to buy these and I’m wondering what they’re out of, and what they’re worth. I have no clue what these are from, but they… --- ## [Haven't posted in 3 years -- banned from Roclife so I'm back](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/havent-posted-in-3-years-banned-from-roclife-so-im-back/227666)
**Author:** [@timster](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/timster)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 7:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/havent-posted-in-3-years-banned-from-roclife-so-im-back/227666 "2012-12-15T07:16:26Z")
Howdy folks, haven’t been on NYSpeed in forever. I posted probably twice since I made the account a few years back, so I figured an introduction was in order. I drive a 1997 Civic Le Mans, I didn’t know there was such a… --- ## [Assault Rifles](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/assault-rifles/227759)
**Author:** [@9c1ny](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/9c1ny)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2012, 10:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/assault-rifles/227759 "2012-12-14T22:24:43Z")
ok I know the timing seems bad with todays tragic shooting, however I have been meaning to pick something up and now I have a sneaky suspicion Obama is going to enact pretty tough legislation and soon… I haven’t bought … --- ## [EBay question?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ebay-question/227747)
**Author:** [@BOBBYGRV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BOBBYGRV)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2012, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ebay-question/227747 "2012-12-14T13:35:06Z")
I have something listed as an auction that will end tomorrow. Someone with 0 feedback asked me if I would ship internationally to Ireland. I don’t really deal too much on eBay so I don’t know what to look for. My questi… --- ## [Honda Salvage Yards around the country? Need a CVT for a Civic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/honda-salvage-yards-around-the-country-need-a-cvt-for-a-civic/227723)
**Author:** [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2012, 7:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/honda-salvage-yards-around-the-country-need-a-cvt-for-a-civic/227723 "2012-12-14T07:36:33Z")
I have an 03 Civic Hybrid that needs a trans. They use the continuously variable trans. Anyone have any Honda junkyards around the country they can recommend that might carry them? I’d like to find one in the $1-1.5k r… --- ## [Some photos of my new whip.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/some-photos-of-my-new-whip/69453)
**Author:** [@amspimpwagon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/amspimpwagon)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2012, 7:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/some-photos-of-my-new-whip/69453 "2012-12-14T07:00:06Z")
2005 Saab 9-5 Aero. I love it so far. VERY good midrange power. \[http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/doctarbombay/saab.jpg\] \[http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/doctarbombay/saab4.jpg\] \[http://img.photobucket.… --- ## [The greatest summary of US presidents. Ever.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-greatest-summary-of-us-presidents-ever/227469)
**Author:** [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2012, 6:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-greatest-summary-of-us-presidents-ever/227469 "2012-12-14T06:39:49Z")
This is how history should be taught. Link: In a mass knife fight between every US president, who would win and why. ---------- Post added at 10:46 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:45 AM ---------- Hello everyo… --- ## [Some decent cops out there - NYC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/some-decent-cops-out-there-nyc/227491)
**Author:** [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2012, 4:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/some-decent-cops-out-there-nyc/227491 "2012-12-14T04:10:12Z")
Always here of asshole cops and them doing stupid things. This is a nice change of pace. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/11/29/nypd-officer-act-kindness-goes-viral-on-facebook/ --- ## [How do YOU size injector upgrades?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-you-size-injector-upgrades/65030)
**Author:** [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2012, 12:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-you-size-injector-upgrades/65030 "2012-12-14T00:01:47Z")
How do you size your fuel injector upgrades? I thought that most people had abandoned the stupid Java BSFC based calculators, but lately (on here & other forums) I’ve seen alot of people referencing them. To that end l… --- ## [Recommending a key shop for "chip" car keys.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommending-a-key-shop-for-chip-car-keys/227737)
**Author:** [@JustinH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JustinH)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2012, 8:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommending-a-key-shop-for-chip-car-keys/227737 "2012-12-13T20:00:54Z")
So, with the late model Fords, they all have a chip key on it. My car only came with 1 key and no FOB. I bought 1 blank key on ebay ($12), and one Ford FOB on ebay. ($10)… Followed the instructions in the owners manua… --- ## [Ready to upgrade](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ready-to-upgrade/227486)
**Author:** [@Cornercarver82](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cornercarver82)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2012, 6:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ready-to-upgrade/227486 "2012-12-13T18:15:21Z")
Ok so this past season I took the MSF Beginner Course, got my license, and got my bike (07 SV650S). I do like my bike but I feel like I need…more. So I’m thinking of selling it and going larger. So I ask what would some … --- ## [Looking for a specific type of square tube steel connector.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-specific-type-of-square-tube-steel-connector/227739)
**Author:** [@Norb\_O](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Norb_O)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2012, 10:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-specific-type-of-square-tube-steel-connector/227739 "2012-12-13T10:56:28Z")
I’m looking for a certain type of square steel tubing connector for a project we’re doing at work. We need to be able to disassemble and reassemble somewhat quickly to change the design to meet customer requirements (the… --- ## [Let's Talk Visa / AMEX / Mastercard Gift & Prepaid Cards](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lets-talk-visa-amex-mastercard-gift-prepaid-cards/227722)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2012, 10:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lets-talk-visa-amex-mastercard-gift-prepaid-cards/227722 "2012-12-13T10:19:08Z")
It’s the ultimate lazy gift I know, but does anyone have experience with them? Know the positives and negatives? I was going to go with a Visa but remember hearing something about merchants like gas stations putting lon… --- ## [Yet another money grab suit...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/yet-another-money-grab-suit/227685)
**Author:** [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2012, 10:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/yet-another-money-grab-suit/227685 "2012-12-13T10:02:48Z")
As some of you may know, or not, lawsuits have been a sore subject with me and I have commented on some here in the past (Wilson natural gas home explosion for instance). I want to know if it’s just me that’s frustrated… --- ## [iphone nerds, I need some help.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/iphone-nerds-i-need-some-help/227732)
**Author:** [@FourEyed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FourEyed)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2012, 8:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/iphone-nerds-i-need-some-help/227732 "2012-12-13T08:05:47Z")
Ok, so I am the only one in my office with any form of tech knowledge, and I am sketchy at best. I have an android, my boss has an iphone. I use google calendar for tasks, contacts, and we have a POP e-mail system. The … --- ## [Amazing garage](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/amazing-garage/227729)
**Author:** [@Zcamaro95](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zcamaro95)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2012, 7:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/amazing-garage/227729 "2012-12-13T07:46:13Z")
got this in an email and figured you guys could appreciate it so im sharing it Enjoy!! http://www.flixxy.com/5-million-dollar-underground-garage.htm#.UMlVGqzheSp --- ## [How to legally kill a baby seal (skyline importing)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-legally-kill-a-baby-seal-skyline-importing/227707)
**Author:** [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2012, 6:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-legally-kill-a-baby-seal-skyline-importing/227707 "2012-12-13T06:47:59Z")
Sean Morris in attempting to import not one, but two R32 Nismo GT-Rs. Morris owns www.showordisplay.com, which brings to light a loophole for vehicles older than 21 years and of “historical or technological significan… --- ## [Upstate NY HSBC branches up for sale](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/upstate-ny-hsbc-branches-up-for-sale/213570)
**Author:** [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2012, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/upstate-ny-hsbc-branches-up-for-sale/213570 "2012-12-12T18:44:31Z")
http://www.buffalonews.com/incoming/article457953.ece HSBC Holdings PLC has put 175 of its upstate New York branches for sale, including those in the Buffalo area, according to a report today by American Banker. No… --- ## [What happens when you put Jet fuel in your car?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-happens-when-you-put-jet-fuel-in-your-car/227706)
**Author:** [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2012, 4:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-happens-when-you-put-jet-fuel-in-your-car/227706 "2012-12-12T16:17:32Z")
It seems that there was a mix up on what fuel to off load into the gas stations tanks. Instead of normal fuel we use every day for our cars, they put Jet fuel in the Gas Stations tanks which then went obviously into th… --- ## [Airbag Jackets & Vests](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/airbag-jackets-vests/227714)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2012, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/airbag-jackets-vests/227714 "2012-12-12T13:11:09Z")
This is kinda cool: https://youtu.be/7WCcNzgcumI http://www.safermoto.com/products/index.html [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=151) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=153)