# NYSpeed Automotive **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=27 [Latest](https://forums.speedlife.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.speedlife.net/categories.md) **Page:** 28 --- ## [WTB - Plumber](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-plumber/233560)
**Author:** [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 10:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-plumber/233560 "2017-05-10T10:41:26Z")
I am in need of some plumbing work… The sump line to the house backed up and could not be snaked. I believe this line will need to be replaced. (im no expert) Now the laundry sink is backing up. Im not sure if they ar… --- ## [how can i keep my custom plates?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-can-i-keep-my-custom-plates/274670)
**Author:** [@turbojohnny](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbojohnny)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-can-i-keep-my-custom-plates/274670 "2017-05-10T10:10:46Z")
I have custom plates for two of my cars. one of the cars I just sold. I do not want to turn in my custom plates. I paid the $60 for them. Why should I have to surrender them? Anyway, aside from letting the registration … --- ## [drainage company recommendations?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drainage-company-recommendations/274658)
**Author:** [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2017, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drainage-company-recommendations/274658 "2017-05-09T12:39:21Z")
Can anyone recommend a reputable yard drainage / landscaper? I just got a quote from Siegel Landscaping and I’d like to get 1-2 more. I’m considering DIYing it, weighing if my time/aggravation/stress is worth stroking … --- ## [Good new for Fios customers](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-new-for-fios-customers/274643)
**Author:** [@evane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/evane)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2017, 11:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-new-for-fios-customers/274643 "2017-05-08T11:50:27Z")
Verizon will be rolling out gigabit internet to markets for $70 (not sure when Buffalo will get it) but it sounds they will be phasing out the older speed tiers. For people like me who have had it for numerous years it w… --- ## [WTH: Header install on '99 Tacoma](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wth-header-install-on-99-tacoma/274664)
**Author:** [@Tbirdsc1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tbirdsc1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2017, 9:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wth-header-install-on-99-tacoma/274664 "2017-05-07T21:06:10Z")
My brother is in town from PA until 5/15 and looking to have some headers installed on his truck. It’s a 1999 Tacoma PreRunner w/ 2.7L 4cyl. Anyone on here or any recommendations? Thanks --- ## [Clever Sales spring window special: $300 Double Hung / Slider / Picture](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clever-sales-spring-window-special-300-double-hung-slider-picture/273702)
**Author:** [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2017, 6:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clever-sales-spring-window-special-300-double-hung-slider-picture/273702 "2017-05-05T06:15:53Z")
Hello all, As is tradition, I am offering my spring time sale to kick start our season. As previously mentioned, Clever Sales is now a part of Res-Com Windows and Doors (My fathers company). So to give him some help, I … --- ## [Reacquired Vehicle Programs](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/reacquired-vehicle-programs/274660)
**Author:** [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2017, 11:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/reacquired-vehicle-programs/274660 "2017-05-04T11:02:58Z")
Dealer people, I understand the reasons for the RAV programs. What information shows on an NY title? Or is it just a carfax note? A 2016 car is 10k lower than comps with no mileage on it. It is a fairly expensive ca… --- ## [demolition drag racing](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/demolition-drag-racing/274657)
**Author:** [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2017, 5:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/demolition-drag-racing/274657 "2017-05-03T05:58:44Z")
The rule is you must touch your competitor before crossing the finish line. https://youtu.be/z\_OUGYul7bQ --- ## [Higher Octane gas coming to U.S.???](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/higher-octane-gas-coming-to-u-s/274661)
**Author:** [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2017, 5:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/higher-octane-gas-coming-to-u-s/274661 "2017-05-03T05:54:54Z")
Does this mean more power in my turbo car & a need for someone who knows how to tune my piggyback thinger?? KC https://www.motor1.com/news/144319/automakers-push-higher-octane-gasoline/ --- ## [Arrow Enterprises / 1QIKZ - Custom Counter-tops...amazing...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/arrow-enterprises-1qikz-custom-counter-tops-amazing/274594)
**Author:** [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/arrow-enterprises-1qikz-custom-counter-tops-amazing/274594 "2017-05-02T20:46:36Z")
This deserves its own thread. Andy has been making me these amazing counter-tops for years now for all my apartments as they have become available. They look incredible, are lightweight, and a very reasonable cost, espec… --- ## [Cheap way to ship heavy package](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cheap-way-to-ship-heavy-package/274654)
**Author:** [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 8:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cheap-way-to-ship-heavy-package/274654 "2017-05-01T08:09:05Z")
So come June I have a cylinder head coming to me from Tennessee. Along with a carb. Don’t know the exact weight but I’m sure it’s pretty heavy. Haven’t discussed shipping charges with the seller yet but want it to work … --- ## [Battery Question](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/battery-question/274655)
**Author:** [@TsiTalon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TsiTalon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 7:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/battery-question/274655 "2017-05-01T07:05:41Z")
I bought an Odyssey PC680 for my mini cooper s that I hope to track some day… I bought it for the weight savings, however the battery is only a couple months old to me and probably only has a couple hundred miles on it. … --- ## [Asbestos Removal](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/asbestos-removal/233591)
**Author:** [@POOPRA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/POOPRA)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 6:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/asbestos-removal/233591 "2017-05-01T06:32:07Z")
I need a few heating ducts removed in my house that I am pretty sure are coated with an asbestos wrap. The house was built in 1950 and the ducts were installed at this time. Just looking for leads on who I should call … --- ## [Anyone still wrenching?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-still-wrenching/274648)
**Author:** [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2017, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-still-wrenching/274648 "2017-04-30T21:52:56Z")
My mom needs a battery for her Sky Redline. Battery location requires you to take off the fender. It looks straight forward, but I won’t be back for a while. Local dealerships have been quoting her big numbers and I figu… --- ## [shipping a vehicle questions.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shipping-a-vehicle-questions/274649)
**Author:** [@KuntryQuestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KuntryQuestTSi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2017, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shipping-a-vehicle-questions/274649 "2017-04-29T09:10:04Z")
I can’t find what I’m looking for locally, and I don’t really have the time to fly to Texas or Arizona to drive something home so… Shipping looks to be my next best option. My question is, how would I pay safely ? If I … --- ## [Driveway Estimates](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/driveway-estimates/229142)
**Author:** [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 2:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/driveway-estimates/229142 "2017-04-27T14:06:28Z")
Can anyone vouch for a good concrete or blacktop company? I have had a few estimates on concrete but none of the blacktop companies seem to be doing any estimating until April. I am looking at about 2800 sq ft all told… --- ## [If there's anyone left who works on cars still here's a really useful DIY video:](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/if-theres-anyone-left-who-works-on-cars-still-heres-a-really-useful-diy-video/274644)
**Author:** [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 1:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/if-theres-anyone-left-who-works-on-cars-still-heres-a-really-useful-diy-video/274644 "2017-04-27T13:46:31Z")
I was about to spend 300+$ on new fuel injectors (restomodding my 95 neon, AWESOME I KNOW) until I came across this vid on DIY cleaning for less than 5$ https://youtu.be/8rk0tKtiVic --- ## [Falken Tire Contingency for WNY-SCCA (race cars, win tires)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/falken-tire-contingency-for-wny-scca-race-cars-win-tires/274601)
**Author:** [@fairgentleman\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fairgentleman_Z)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 8:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/falken-tire-contingency-for-wny-scca-race-cars-win-tires/274601 "2017-04-27T08:15:51Z")
I am pleased to announce that Falken Tire will be offering tire contingency to our “home” Sports Car Club of America region, Western New York for the 2017 Solo (autocross) season. Up to (14) tires total across (5) diffe… --- ## [The Meet Formally Known As Mighty Taco - 2017](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-meet-formally-known-as-mighty-taco-2017/274646)
**Author:** [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 4:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-meet-formally-known-as-mighty-taco-2017/274646 "2017-04-27T04:29:45Z")
Went out for a drive tonight and as I headed home, passed by the old Mighty Taco on Sheridan/Eggert. Anyone interested in making this a thing again? Would’ve been the perfect night to shoot the shit and drive. --- ## [School me on VAG-COM (VCDS)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/school-me-on-vag-com-vcds/274645)
**Author:** [@maxwell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/maxwell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2017, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/school-me-on-vag-com-vcds/274645 "2017-04-26T13:26:05Z")
Newer to the VW/Audi world. I could use some help. Do I buy the expensive Ross-Tech cable and DL software onto my w7p PC, or can I go cheaper? What I want to do: -Clear engine maintenance warnings (none yet, but oil w… --- ## [Help taming the "BRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAP".](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-taming-the-braaaaaaaaaaaaaap/274639)
**Author:** [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2017, 7:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-taming-the-braaaaaaaaaaaaaap/274639 "2017-04-24T19:32:22Z")
Recently installed a new Borla Type S exhaust system. I drove the Mustang (2TurboZ’s) that I bought from him all of last summer and had one glaring want for the new season…to eliminate the BRAAAAAAAAAAAP of the exhaust w… --- ## [How do I keep my ass from sliding around on track?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-i-keep-my-ass-from-sliding-around-on-track/272154)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2017, 6:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-i-keep-my-ass-from-sliding-around-on-track/272154 "2017-04-24T18:46:27Z")
Seriously. My factory leather seats and seat belt just don’t hold me tight enough and I end up bracing myself with my left knee on the door / right knee on the seat well in the turns. But everything that could help my a… --- ## [Software for small buisness](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/software-for-small-buisness/274636)
**Author:** [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2017, 6:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/software-for-small-buisness/274636 "2017-04-24T06:44:10Z")
So I’ve been thinking of starting my own business. I’m still a little ways from starting it but I figured I’d try to search some aspects I don’t know enough about. I was looking for recommendations on software to help … --- ## [Governor Cuomo](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/governor-cuomo/274619)
**Author:** [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2017, 5:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/governor-cuomo/274619 "2017-04-24T05:05:56Z")
You piece of fucking shit. Why did I bother paying off my loans and working during school? You fucking piece of shit. There’s no point in making an intellectual argument or taking a rational position, unless one of you a… --- ## [Who's rocking a vintage motorcycle?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whos-rocking-a-vintage-motorcycle/213065)
**Author:** [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\ **Replies:** 707\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2017, 6:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whos-rocking-a-vintage-motorcycle/213065 "2017-04-21T06:11:14Z")
with all of the talk of 70’s and 80’s era bikes lately, it had me wondering how many NYspeeders are riding old bikes. Would be cool if we could get some rides together instead of trying to ride with the sportbike crowd a… --- ## [Any nutrition people here still? Teach me how to eat.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-nutrition-people-here-still-teach-me-how-to-eat/274620)
**Author:** [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2017, 10:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-nutrition-people-here-still-teach-me-how-to-eat/274620 "2017-04-20T10:41:13Z")
I remember there was an older thread about this. Basically, I need to learn how to eat and start to ball park how many calories I should be eating. I started CrossFit about 6 months ago and has changed my life with my a… --- ## [Anyone an intellectual property lawyer?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-an-intellectual-property-lawyer/274638)
**Author:** [@TsiTalon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TsiTalon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2017, 10:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-an-intellectual-property-lawyer/274638 "2017-04-20T10:31:43Z")
I have a really basic legal question. Wondering if anyone is up for lending their advice. it’s in regards of intellectual property. Thanks in advance --- ## [CHEVY COUNTER ATTACK](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chevy-counter-attack/274632)
**Author:** [@DEEZNUTZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DEEZNUTZ)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2017, 1:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chevy-counter-attack/274632 "2017-04-19T13:29:20Z")
I like this better than the Demon. The Exorcist - HPE1000 Supercharged ZL1 - Hennessey Performance --- ## [More car hacking](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/more-car-hacking/269849)
**Author:** [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2017, 6:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/more-car-hacking/269849 "2017-04-17T18:56:43Z")
http://motherboard.vice.com/read/we-drove-a-car-while-it-was-being-hacked https://youtu.be/3jstaBeXgAs :tspry: --- ## [United Airlines Meme Thread](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/united-airlines-meme-thread/274625)
**Author:** [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2017, 6:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/united-airlines-meme-thread/274625 "2017-04-14T18:46:32Z")
I feel like we really need one of these. \[https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17883669\_10212822635630634\_1309973558130744017\_n.jpg?oh=9f9d9f908777a8f76b64b0a410e9a9ba&oe=5997E99D\] \[https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.… [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=26) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=28)