# NYSpeed Automotive **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=221 [Latest](https://forums.speedlife.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.speedlife.net/categories.md) **Page:** 222 --- ## [Are AMD processors worth it?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-amd-processors-worth-it/218717)
**Author:** [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 10:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-amd-processors-worth-it/218717 "2011-11-30T10:37:49Z")
oops. are AMD processors worth it? I remember my old PC build from when AMD was starting, they weren’t all there yet. I see a lot of servers moving to the multi core AMD so I am under the impression they are moving alon… --- ## [Specialty car insurance questions...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/specialty-car-insurance-questions/218731)
**Author:** [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 9:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/specialty-car-insurance-questions/218731 "2011-11-30T09:02:26Z")
Ok, I am in a pickle… I am looking at a few new options for car insurance for my Esprit, MR2 and Type R. At the moment they are all on the road and insured, but very soon I want to turn in the plates for them all and ta… --- ## [Think you have balls?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/think-you-have-balls/218781)
**Author:** [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 8:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/think-you-have-balls/218781 "2011-11-30T08:22:20Z")
\[http://i.imgur.com/zE4Kn.jpg\] --- ## [Buttons/switches with connectors? re: Race car harness](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buttons-switches-with-connectors-re-race-car-harness/218674)
**Author:** [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 7:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buttons-switches-with-connectors-re-race-car-harness/218674 "2011-11-30T07:18:54Z")
I’m having a very hard time finding buttons and switches that offer a plug/connector instead of solder leads or spade connectors. Does anyone know where I can find them? Very low current/gauge (around 20 AWG). We have h… --- ## [New from Utica Area](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-from-utica-area/218767)
**Author:** [@TeMoney14](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TeMoney14)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 5:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-from-utica-area/218767 "2011-11-30T05:59:32Z")
Hey everyone! I currently own a 2000 Mustang GT convertible but that should be soon to change. I go to Utica College so if anyone else on here does let me know! --- ## [What's the WORST job if you're an automotive enthusiast?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-worst-job-if-youre-an-automotive-enthusiast/218434)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 5:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-worst-job-if-youre-an-automotive-enthusiast/218434 "2011-11-30T05:04:26Z")
So we know sales people can’t drive anything nice because their customers are all ignorant of automotive values and will assume anything used & luxury means you HAD to rip someone off to be able to afford it… … but I al… --- ## [Question on passing OBDII inspection](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-on-passing-obdii-inspection/218747)
**Author:** [@SnowboardinWNY](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SnowboardinWNY)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-on-passing-obdii-inspection/218747 "2011-11-29T19:53:03Z")
So I started getting a check engine light a month ago. I pulled out my code reader and it wastwo codes, but both were a P0500 for the Vehicle speed sensor. Odd that they were the same code? I cleared the codes and it … --- ## [No Front Plate Ticket = City of Buffalo](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-front-plate-ticket-city-of-buffalo/217093)
**Author:** [@RobtC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RobtC)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-front-plate-ticket-city-of-buffalo/217093 "2011-11-29T19:47:37Z")
I’m not going to turn this into a boohoo case for myself. I bought a car without a front plate bracket and I got pulled over without a front plate on my car in the city, my bad. Now I have a court date set up for this … --- ## [mustang forum?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mustang-forum/218772)
**Author:** [@Garick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Garick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 6:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mustang-forum/218772 "2011-11-29T18:20:52Z")
Dad is looking to sell an 08 mustang. Google search brings up a million of them, any better than others? Looking to do some pricing research and possibly sell in classifieds. --- ## [things to like: 3M Performance Finish Wax](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/things-to-like-3m-performance-finish-wax/218770)
**Author:** [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 5:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/things-to-like-3m-performance-finish-wax/218770 "2011-11-29T17:09:15Z")
This can be purchased locally at NAPA, or perhaps Big Lots. Beads So Fine \[http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6422808113\_426d9b4f3d\_b.jpg\] \[http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6422805175\_780e0366fa\_b.jpg\] Many say thi… --- ## [Apartment noise RANT](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/apartment-noise-rant/218715)
**Author:** [@scsilver2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/scsilver2)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 3:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/apartment-noise-rant/218715 "2011-11-29T15:55:43Z")
This is not your typical “my neighbors are too loud” rant. I am posting this to see if any of you guys have any suggestions.Here is the synopsis. Moved into a two bedroom FIRST floor apartment in may. The leasing agent … --- ## [Winter Project: Racing Simulator](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/winter-project-racing-simulator/218536)
**Author:** [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 1:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/winter-project-racing-simulator/218536 "2011-11-29T13:59:52Z")
So for those of you that don’t know I’m on the Formula SAE team at RIT (http://www.rit.edu/kgcoe/formula/) and this year I am responsible for the electronics of the car. Over the years one of the old car chassis’ made i… --- ## [Video or Photo step in. Hot Shoe Question.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/video-or-photo-step-in-hot-shoe-question/218762)
**Author:** [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/video-or-photo-step-in-hot-shoe-question/218762 "2011-11-29T13:16:08Z")
I recently bought a Hot Shoe mount for my Nikon D90 that allows me to mount my DRIFT HD170 vid camera. My issue is that the DRIFT is long and mounts to much towards the front. I am looking for something to extend mt m… --- ## [Another CRX, buffalo area.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-crx-buffalo-area/211118)
**Author:** [@88crxvtec](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88crxvtec)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 12:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-crx-buffalo-area/211118 "2011-11-29T12:10:36Z")
Hey guys, I’ve been a member of the forum for a few years now but have never introduced my self. I have been trying to finish up my CRX GSR swap that has been going four years now. I figured there has to be some of yo… --- ## [Kill them with their own laser...... printer.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kill-them-with-their-own-laser-printer/218756)
**Author:** [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 11:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kill-them-with-their-own-laser-printer/218756 "2011-11-29T11:28:33Z")
http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/11/29/hackers-can-set-your-hp-printer-on-fire-researchers-demonstrate/?test=faces In one demonstration, Columbia professor Salvatore Stolfo and colleague Ang Cui showed how a hijack… --- ## [Had my M3 professionally detailed and paintless dent removal'd](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/had-my-m3-professionally-detailed-and-paintless-dent-removald/218752)
**Author:** [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/had-my-m3-professionally-detailed-and-paintless-dent-removald/218752 "2011-11-29T09:55:30Z")
I had my car detailed by PAD, Perfection Automotive Detailing yesterday, and holy crap it turned out nice! First, he did a full interior clean, which was a lot of steam cleaning carpets leather and things like the steer… --- ## [Finally a Maxima again](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-a-maxima-again/218697)
**Author:** [@MaximaSE98](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaximaSE98)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 9:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-a-maxima-again/218697 "2011-11-29T09:50:01Z")
Ditched the tired Spec v for a newer Maxima…the wife is hardcore negotiator didnt think it was going to happen 2009 Maxima SV Sport Package…Heated leather, sunroof, sport package, paddle shifters, everything but GPS \[h… --- ## [Where to buy a gutter?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-a-gutter/218018)
**Author:** [@Geoff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geoff)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 6:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-a-gutter/218018 "2011-11-29T06:04:58Z")
I’m in need of one gutter about 30’ in length. It needs to be low profile (3"?), but the material doesn’t really matter - vinyl, alum., steel etc. Who do you guys go to for something like this? --- ## [HTPC build](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/htpc-build/208608)
**Author:** [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 5:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/htpc-build/208608 "2011-11-29T05:11:01Z")
The Popcorn Hour A-110 was starting to piss me off with the 3 recent firmware upgrades all being steps backwards in terms of reliability. After playing around with XBMC on my desktop and really liking the interface I dec… --- ## [Fire / Police scanner?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fire-police-scanner/218721)
**Author:** [@KuntryQuestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KuntryQuestTSi)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2011, 5:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fire-police-scanner/218721 "2011-11-28T17:50:55Z")
My mom wants a police / fire scanner for the holiday. Any input on these things? I always have my pager from the fire dept so I never need one. I’d like to keep it under $100 as its just going to sit in her window. --- ## [Drift vs. Gopro Which is better?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drift-vs-gopro-which-is-better/218403)
**Author:** [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2011, 5:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drift-vs-gopro-which-is-better/218403 "2011-11-28T17:05:48Z")
So I am wondering if anyone has any experience with the Drift 170 HD video camera. I am aware of people using the Gopro and how well they like them. I recently won a photo contest that Holiday Valley had going on. … --- ## [This is AWESOME! World's smallest V12 motor...IT WORKS!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/this-is-awesome-worlds-smallest-v12-motor-it-works/218732)
**Author:** [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2011, 3:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/this-is-awesome-worlds-smallest-v12-motor-it-works/218732 "2011-11-28T15:55:10Z")
I am absolutely in awe of this guy’s talent. The whole time I was watching it I’m thinking, no way is he gonna be able to make that…WHAAA he actually made rockers? http://www.wimp.com/tiniestengine/ You need to watch t… --- ## [Need Recommendation on a construction company that can...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-recommendation-on-a-construction-company-that-can/218709)
**Author:** [@TurboTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTSi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2011, 11:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-recommendation-on-a-construction-company-that-can/218709 "2011-11-28T11:16:48Z")
Install an I beam and take out a couple walls. I have a ranch house that has an old breezeway converted into a dining room. In between the dining room and the entrance hallway are the stairs leading to the finished bas… --- ## [AWD is pretty fun when you actually use it](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/awd-is-pretty-fun-when-you-actually-use-it/218694)
**Author:** [@robftw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/robftw)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2011, 5:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/awd-is-pretty-fun-when-you-actually-use-it/218694 "2011-11-28T05:14:11Z")
I held up the line at delta sonic today for a good 10 mins, They had all four hoses on my car alone. Went to the fairgrounds and did a few laps around the track last night. \[ATTACH\]19653\[/ATTACH\] --- ## [RATM tour?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ratm-tour/218640)
**Author:** [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2011, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ratm-tour/218640 "2011-11-27T19:38:17Z")
i happened to tune into 97.7 htz fm today around 5:30 and they were giving away rage agianst the machine tickets… i cant find any information about a show in North America anywhere… does anyone know what that was about? … --- ## [Japanese motorcycle commercial, nostalgia?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/japanese-motorcycle-commercial-nostalgia/218678)
**Author:** [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2011, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/japanese-motorcycle-commercial-nostalgia/218678 "2011-11-27T18:45:27Z")
I can’t remember what company it was for but there’s a commercial where a bunch of elderly japanese guys go on one last motorcycle trip. Dust off their bikes, bring pictures of deceased friends, etc. anyone remember any… --- ## [My Keurig died. Recommend me a new kcup brewer](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-keurig-died-recommend-me-a-new-kcup-brewer/218069)
**Author:** [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2011, 5:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-keurig-died-recommend-me-a-new-kcup-brewer/218069 "2011-11-27T17:24:31Z")
I dont think the stupid thing lasted a year, and it was the big expensive baller model… I’ve heard this is fairly common, that the Keurig brand is crap. Can anyone recommend a better brand? I’d like to stick with kcup… --- ## [GAWWWWD I hate this guy (newman I need your help)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gawwwwd-i-hate-this-guy-newman-i-need-your-help/218701)
**Author:** [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2011, 4:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gawwwwd-i-hate-this-guy-newman-i-need-your-help/218701 "2011-11-27T16:00:09Z")
he’s been trying to sell this bike for like 2 years ITS SICK MAN!!! 09 GSXR 9 GRAND YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH i emailed him and told him his bike was worth a pimple on my ass he replied with a picture of him at a track day an… --- ## [what linux distro for older amd/nvidia laptop..](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-linux-distro-for-older-amd-nvidia-laptop/218642)
**Author:** [@JustinH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JustinH)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2011, 12:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-linux-distro-for-older-amd-nvidia-laptop/218642 "2011-11-27T12:17:20Z")
Can anyone recommend a linux distro to put on an older laptop? This is a windows xp era HP laptop with an nvidia card in it. The nvidia card does not play well with any of the new versions of ubuntu, and I’m tired of s… --- ## [Bike Week anyone?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-week-anyone/79620)
**Author:** [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2011, 7:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-week-anyone/79620 "2011-11-26T19:07:17Z")
Just got down to Daytona Beach. Scooping a couple bikes, and sticking around for bike week. Hopefully I can sell the bikes here! \[http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/Coldaccord/71052057.jpg\] anyone else coming down… [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=220) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=222)