# NYSpeed Automotive **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=163 [Latest](https://forums.speedlife.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.speedlife.net/categories.md) **Page:** 164 --- ## [Deals Gap / Tail of the Dragon & Cherohala Skyway Trip](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/deals-gap-tail-of-the-dragon-cherohala-skyway-trip/226042)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2012, 11:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/deals-gap-tail-of-the-dragon-cherohala-skyway-trip/226042 "2012-10-10T11:38:48Z")
What a fun drive! :slight\_smile: My decision to do this was a last minute one. I’ve wanted to drive these roads for a while now but never really took the initiative. And since I don’t have AC in my car I needed to make … --- ## [Lowes has snowblowers for pretty cheap...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lowes-has-snowblowers-for-pretty-cheap/226432)
**Author:** [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2012, 5:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lowes-has-snowblowers-for-pretty-cheap/226432 "2012-10-10T05:40:20Z")
Right now all of the troy-bilt snowblowers are 15% off. Not all are reading this way as of this morning but the pricing is the same as yesterday and I assume it to be a programming glitch not showing the original price o… --- ## [Oh to be young again.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/oh-to-be-young-again/226428)
**Author:** [@robftw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/robftw)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2012, 8:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/oh-to-be-young-again/226428 "2012-10-09T20:00:36Z")
I pulled into a park by my house to look at the deer tonight. As i was pulling in i see 5 kids running down the path way, i immediately turned all of my aux lights on in the jeep, to find another 10-12 kids RUNNING the … --- ## [2012 BMW M5](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2012-bmw-m5/78185)
**Author:** [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2012, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2012-bmw-m5/78185 "2012-10-09T18:50:36Z")
\[http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/p90053745highresopt.jpg\] The wraps are off the new BMW 5 Series, and you know what that means: you guessed it, a new M5. The successor to the high-revving V10 super… --- ## [Japan vs Germany?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/japan-vs-germany/226437)
**Author:** [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2012, 6:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/japan-vs-germany/226437 "2012-10-09T18:00:06Z")
Splitting up a project for work and I have the option to choose which I should hit up. Suggestions either way? --- ## [Electric outlet help!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/electric-outlet-help/226460)
**Author:** [@Z\_PHAT\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Z_PHAT_Z)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2012, 4:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/electric-outlet-help/226460 "2012-10-09T16:59:51Z")
All my outlets in my bedroom suddenly stop working. Everywhere else in the house is fine. The light in the bedroom is working. I took out couple outlets to see if any loose wires but nothing is loose. Any ideas what’… --- ## [Anyone have a Grand National or t-type?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-grand-national-or-t-type/226416)
**Author:** [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2012, 3:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-grand-national-or-t-type/226416 "2012-10-09T15:01:45Z")
I’m looking to possibly purchase a stock t-type, which is like a grand national. Does anyone have one they can take me for a spin in, the one I’m interested in is like 6hours away so I don’t want to drive all the way ou… --- ## [Becareful where you park your bike](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/becareful-where-you-park-your-bike/226458)
**Author:** [@08GT500](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/08GT500)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2012, 10:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/becareful-where-you-park-your-bike/226458 "2012-10-09T10:28:59Z")
Unbelievable. Sanitation crushes bike that is parked at curb. \[video\]http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/troubleshooter&id=8839520\[/video\] --- ## [Chinese Tech Giants and the accusations of IP theft and possible episonage](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chinese-tech-giants-and-the-accusations-of-ip-theft-and-possible-episonage/226459)
**Author:** [@evane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/evane)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2012, 9:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chinese-tech-giants-and-the-accusations-of-ip-theft-and-possible-episonage/226459 "2012-10-09T09:34:51Z")
\[video\]http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7424702n\[/video\] Congress accuses Chinese tech giants of un-American activities via Arstechnica Not sure anyone has been following it, I find it very interesting. Also I wi… --- ## [your thoughts on b8 a4?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/your-thoughts-on-b8-a4/226448)
**Author:** [@Saxon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Saxon)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2012, 8:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/your-thoughts-on-b8-a4/226448 "2012-10-09T08:58:54Z")
well i just got a promotion with Verizon that requires me to do a lot of traveling and i dont think the 335i is the right car for the job, i will need something with decent gas mileage and awd for the winter months i ju… --- ## [70mm Z71 \< INC Motorsports SRT4 Neon](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/70mm-z71-inc-motorsports-srt4-neon/226360)
**Author:** [@Choda](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Choda)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2012, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/70mm-z71-inc-motorsports-srt4-neon/226360 "2012-10-08T20:39:52Z")
Did some 40 pulls and they were close but he started to pull ahead in the top end. Caught a light and hosed him Black w exhaust. Headlights. Rear window INC MOTORSPORTS sticker. Aftermarket hood. Said they are startin… --- ## [Review: Sky High Adventure Park in Holiday Valley](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-sky-high-adventure-park-in-holiday-valley/215982)
**Author:** [@bracketracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bracketracer)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2012, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-sky-high-adventure-park-in-holiday-valley/215982 "2012-10-08T20:33:16Z")
First off, I’ll say that it was an absolutely fantastic experience. None of us really knew fully what to expect when we got there. Anyway, let me get started on why we were looking for a place like this. Back in the s… --- ## [Manual boost controller install.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/manual-boost-controller-install/226445)
**Author:** [@ieatpaint](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ieatpaint)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2012, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/manual-boost-controller-install/226445 "2012-10-08T19:53:53Z")
Set up: garrett turbo turbo logic mbc tial external 38mm gate So I have a turbo logic manual boost controller and the instruction manual frickin sucks. I began searching on how to run the vacuum lines and am thorou… --- ## [newsgroups](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newsgroups/226301)
**Author:** [@Tunerfreak](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tunerfreak)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2012, 1:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newsgroups/226301 "2012-10-08T13:05:19Z")
I just switched over to newsgroups and downloaded my first one that has a bunch a zip files split up. when i go to extract them i get an error saying it is missing a file with the extension .s00 I have downloaded several… --- ## [world rally championship crash](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/world-rally-championship-crash/226430)
**Author:** [@k.man](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/k.man)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2012, 11:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/world-rally-championship-crash/226430 "2012-10-08T11:16:06Z")
a few bystanders/photographers narrowly miss the car and the falling power lines insane footage \[video\]http://videos.wrc.com/wrc/index.html?video\_id=9597\[/video\] in-car footage https://youtu.be/ht75\_Et5q9Q another c… --- ## [New From Canandaigua Area](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-from-canandaigua-area/226297)
**Author:** [@boostedls87](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boostedls87)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2012, 8:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-from-canandaigua-area/226297 "2012-10-07T20:12:53Z")
Hey guys been into cars and going fast for quite a wile now. I have been working on my 87 rx7 alot for the past year and hopefully i can lay down some really good numbers next year when i fine tune the suspension and so… --- ## [Dealer has customer arrested for paying to low of a price](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dealer-has-customer-arrested-for-paying-to-low-of-a-price/226369)
**Author:** [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2012, 5:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dealer-has-customer-arrested-for-paying-to-low-of-a-price/226369 "2012-10-07T17:58:23Z")
this is interesting. A Virginia man spent four hours in jail after purchasing a Chevrolet Traverse from Priority Chevrolet in Chesapeake, VA. The dealer’s sales staff accidentally sold the SUV to Danny Sawyer for $5,60… --- ## [Great Experience at Basil Resale](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/great-experience-at-basil-resale/226385)
**Author:** [@STEALTTH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/STEALTTH)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2012, 4:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/great-experience-at-basil-resale/226385 "2012-10-07T16:59:45Z")
Just wanted to share my experience with Basil Resale in South Buffalo. I recently purchased a Volvo S60 for a daily driver and had a wonderful experience with this dealer. This particular car was at the Abbott road loc… --- ## [Who needs heated seats when you can have a wood burning stove?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-needs-heated-seats-when-you-can-have-a-wood-burning-stove/226350)
**Author:** [@BOBBYGRV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BOBBYGRV)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2012, 3:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-needs-heated-seats-when-you-can-have-a-wood-burning-stove/226350 "2012-10-07T15:28:49Z")
This guy says no fucks are given when he installs a wood burning stove in his car. Kind of stupid if you ask me…especially in a Volva. \[http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/\_new/pb-120209-volvo-woodburning… --- ## [Picking up some USB integrated Wall plugs](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picking-up-some-usb-integrated-wall-plugs/226367)
**Author:** [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2012, 7:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picking-up-some-usb-integrated-wall-plugs/226367 "2012-10-07T07:45:45Z")
Was going to just find a 4 pack, but OWC.com has a 10 pack for $150. Would anyone be interested in a few of these? I will only be keeping 4 for myself buy buying more is cheaper. They would be $16 each for the rest.http:… --- ## [540i or m5](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/540i-or-m5/36489)
**Author:** [@snowracer101](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowracer101)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2012, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/540i-or-m5/36489 "2012-10-06T21:19:47Z")
If you had a choice… what would you purchase? an e39 540i with the 4.4L v8 and 6spd manual, or a e39 m5. The M badge carries I believe 100 more HP is this true? And a bunch of other go fast goodies, but also racks in a… --- ## [US soldier Survives encounter with Taliban Machine gun](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/us-soldier-survives-encounter-with-taliban-machine-gun/226394)
**Author:** [@08GT500](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/08GT500)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/us-soldier-survives-encounter-with-taliban-machine-gun/226394 "2012-10-05T19:57:16Z")
Soldier was shot 4 times but none of the rounds penetrated his armor. https://youtu.be/rLHU-\_OhT8g ---------- Post added at 03:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:56 PM ---------- Fucking annoying SwiftKey bug. --- ## [E36 guys step in....heater core issue and questions](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/e36-guys-step-in-heater-core-issue-and-questions/226295)
**Author:** [@Boarderx192](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boarderx192)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 12:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/e36-guys-step-in-heater-core-issue-and-questions/226295 "2012-10-05T12:54:12Z")
Car: 92 325is Relevant Mods: FDM I got stuck in rush hour traffic of friday on my way home from work. I was on the phone with my boss when I heard a loud pop behind the dash which was instantly followed by scorching ho… --- ## [How do post '95 model year engine swaps and NYS inspection work?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-post-95-model-year-engine-swaps-and-nys-inspection-work/226344)
**Author:** [@jt76](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jt76)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 12:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-post-95-model-year-engine-swaps-and-nys-inspection-work/226344 "2012-10-05T12:34:10Z")
Say i was to put a motor from a brand “A” car from 2005 in a brand “B” car from 1999? How (can you?) does one get this done legally in NY? --- ## [TSD night rally 10/13 MtKisco NY](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tsd-night-rally-10-13-mtkisco-ny/226378)
**Author:** [@TurboMike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboMike)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tsd-night-rally-10-13-mtkisco-ny/226378 "2012-10-04T18:09:12Z")
Time Speed Distance (gimmick/trick) NIGHT rally starting in MtKisco NY on Saturday night 10/13 at 7pm http://www.wscc.org/flyers/2012HalloweenRallyFlyer.pdf Registration from 5pm to 6:30, drivers meeting at 6:30, first… --- ## [autox this sunday, ramapo NY](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/autox-this-sunday-ramapo-ny/226376)
**Author:** [@TurboMike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboMike)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 5:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/autox-this-sunday-ramapo-ny/226376 "2012-10-04T17:58:42Z")
If the weather looks bad, http://www.wscc.org/ will be updated by 1pm Saturday on if the autocross is cancelled. But if not, its in Pomona (aka Ramapo) in Rockland County right off the Palisades Parkway at the Providen… --- ## [Hunting for a new car, please keep your eyes open for me](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hunting-for-a-new-car-please-keep-your-eyes-open-for-me/225047)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hunting-for-a-new-car-please-keep-your-eyes-open-for-me/225047 "2012-10-04T11:30:35Z")
I’ve started to look into what I want to find when I get back and typically the good deals and nice cars pop up when you are not in immediate need to buy a new car so I was hoping for some help. I have a small shoppin… --- ## [Product review: Sears damaged bolt extractor](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/product-review-sears-damaged-bolt-extractor/226363)
**Author:** [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 11:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/product-review-sears-damaged-bolt-extractor/226363 "2012-10-04T11:28:43Z")
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-10-pc-damaged-bolt-nut-remover-set-low-profile/p-00952166000P Last spring when I went to put the snowmobiles away the ski tie down bar cranks were seized and I had to cut them off the trai… --- ## [New Lotus Esprit](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-lotus-esprit/9874)
**Author:** [@Rx3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Rx3)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-lotus-esprit/9874 "2012-10-04T11:09:45Z")
\[http://www.speedtv.com/\_assets/library/img/large/99761\_1lot.jpeg\] This is supposed to be the new face of the Lotus Esprit, to compete with the Gallardo and Ferrari 430. Rumored to have a V8 Power plant with twin-turbos… --- ## [PowerSki Jetboard](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/powerski-jetboard/226362)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 8:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/powerski-jetboard/226362 "2012-10-04T08:08:25Z")
Looks like it could be fun, but it also looks like your riding a powered banana: \[http://cf4.thingd.com/default/184354030233853801\_dda879df43bc.jpg\] \[http://cf2.thefancy.com/commerce/original/20120911/feb4a77fcacf4d668… [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=162) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=164)