# NYSpeed Automotive **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=286 [Latest](https://forums.speedlife.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.speedlife.net/categories.md) **Page:** 287 --- ## [Ducati fanbois step in](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ducati-fanbois-step-in/209970)
**Author:** [@snowracer101](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowracer101)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2011, 10:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ducati-fanbois-step-in/209970 "2011-03-14T10:21:46Z")
Thinking about ditching the ZX-6r… it’s my third I4 sport bike and it’s time for something different. Granted I just bought it brand new last spring, I got such a deal on it that selling it now I could get what I paid f… --- ## [F/S Honda Supra](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-s-honda-supra/209284)
**Author:** [@XenoVibe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XenoVibe)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2011, 9:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-s-honda-supra/209284 "2011-03-14T09:50:12Z")
I hope someone hasnt already posted this yet. No, its not mine. Read, Laugh, Flame! http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-Honda-Del-Sol-With-Supra-Conversion-And-Lambo-Doors-W0QQAdIdZ260735503# \[http://i… --- ## [RIP Rick Martin](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-rick-martin/210036)
**Author:** [@Bsp\_TC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bsp_TC)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2011, 7:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-rick-martin/210036 "2011-03-14T07:59:43Z")
http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/sabres-nhl/article366076.ece \[http://www.buffalonews.com/incoming/article366075.ece/BINARY/w620/Pegula.jpg\] --- ## [I don't need daily assistance, I need wheel assistance.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-dont-need-daily-assistance-i-need-wheel-assistance/209925)
**Author:** [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2011, 7:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-dont-need-daily-assistance-i-need-wheel-assistance/209925 "2011-03-14T07:44:24Z")
\[http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/wm.php/images/enkei-rpf1\_08STi\_1.jpg\] This is the set up I think I’m going with. Does everyone approve? I might go with black wheels though. Thoughts? :tup: / :tdown: / :tif: --- ## [older maroon Supra in depew?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/older-maroon-supra-in-depew/210042)
**Author:** [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2011, 7:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/older-maroon-supra-in-depew/210042 "2011-03-14T07:29:50Z")
is this person on here? anyone know who this is? It’s pretty loud and the owner is often going WOT lol --- ## [Speeding Bike... Without A Driver](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/speeding-bike-without-a-driver/210055)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2011, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/speeding-bike-without-a-driver/210055 "2011-03-13T20:37:59Z")
http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/Drivers-report-speeding-motorcycle-without-driver-on--117779293.html lol what? ARLINGTON - Drivers on Interstate 20 reported a motorcycle without a rider flying by them at 100 mph Thursd… --- ## [had to share this, funny s\*\*t](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/had-to-share-this-funny-s-t/210043)
**Author:** [@k.man](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/k.man)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2011, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/had-to-share-this-funny-s-t/210043 "2011-03-13T19:25:03Z")
leave it to the Asians to make everything 10x more funnier enjoy… https://youtu.be/uQ4zT7h8AiU post more funny magic stuff, if you run across any --- ## [It's good for your health!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/its-good-for-your-health/210049)
**Author:** [@matthewto](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/matthewto)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2011, 7:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/its-good-for-your-health/210049 "2011-03-13T19:24:39Z")
https://youtu.be/0sgjslldwJA --- ## [DWAI/Crossing Canadian border](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dwai-crossing-canadian-border/209796)
**Author:** [@Random\_Hero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Random_Hero)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2011, 4:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dwai-crossing-canadian-border/209796 "2011-03-13T16:04:00Z")
So for my birthday my girlfriend got us tickets to go see a concert in Toronto, reserved a B&B, all that jazz. Unfortunately, being a woman, she forgot to think things through before she went and spent all her spare cash… --- ## [Dunn Tire Tuesdays?????](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dunn-tire-tuesdays/209988)
**Author:** [@Pauly](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pauly)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2011, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dunn-tire-tuesdays/209988 "2011-03-13T12:01:32Z")
looking over thier posted schedule on the web site, i notice no tuesday Amatuer night? too bad those were fun --- ## [Towing a car (Tow Dolly); Advise please](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/towing-a-car-tow-dolly-advise-please/209953)
**Author:** [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2011, 11:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/towing-a-car-tow-dolly-advise-please/209953 "2011-03-13T11:44:02Z")
ok, so I’m in the final stages of getting ready to leave WNY for SLC. I’ve towed cars before with a flat bed trailer, but never with a dolly. I’d do the same, but my Jeep can’t tow that much weight, plus I want to minim… --- ## [Power line safety debate](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-line-safety-debate/209950)
**Author:** [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2011, 10:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-line-safety-debate/209950 "2011-03-13T10:26:33Z")
So one of my coworkers was just explaining a DIY fix he did at his house that has me concerned. Figured I’d ask NYSpeed’s opinion. Problem: The line running from the pole to his house sways in high winds (he’s on the la… --- ## [Tourettes doesn't necessarily mean you swear a lot at inappropriate times.......](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tourettes-doesnt-necessarily-mean-you-swear-a-lot-at-inappropriate-times/210005)
**Author:** [@bracketracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bracketracer)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2011, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tourettes-doesnt-necessarily-mean-you-swear-a-lot-at-inappropriate-times/210005 "2011-03-12T21:38:27Z")
Sometimes, it’s just really funny… https://youtu.be/MKLj0EmdI7M --- ## [how many of you are actually still into cars?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-many-of-you-are-actually-still-into-cars/209912)
**Author:** [@Skurge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Skurge)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2011, 3:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-many-of-you-are-actually-still-into-cars/209912 "2011-03-11T15:04:16Z")
this idea came to me while reading the other thread, someone mentioned it anyway how many of you are actually still in the car scene? maybe not “in” it but at least follow it somewhat and enjoy it? personally i love ca… --- ## [Biz Hosting Suggestions?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/biz-hosting-suggestions/209873)
**Author:** [@walter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/walter)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2011, 11:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/biz-hosting-suggestions/209873 "2011-03-11T11:17:38Z")
I searched and didn’t find anything too exciting, aside from my own thread from '08. Mike had suggested aplus.net, still like them? Its going to be a small business site, so uptime/reliability are critical. I’d like exch… --- ## [School me on Buell Lightning Xb12s](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/school-me-on-buell-lightning-xb12s/209975)
**Author:** [@The\_Russian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The_Russian)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2011, 9:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/school-me-on-buell-lightning-xb12s/209975 "2011-03-11T09:54:03Z")
So Since i restored my old mans bike last year and rode that all summer which btw is a 1979 Suzuki 750GS-e I have kinda gotten bored of it. I wont sell it since its been in the family since brand new, but I know i can af… --- ## [Outlaw No Prep race](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/outlaw-no-prep-race/209927)
**Author:** [@Karter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Karter)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2011, 6:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/outlaw-no-prep-race/209927 "2011-03-11T06:51:09Z")
https://youtu.be/VeLMHl9AlqE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeLMHl9AlqE&feature=player\_embedded alot of nice heads up racing, and alot of people way out of shape / on the back bumper. --- ## [40% Off All Battlefield Titles](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/40-off-all-battlefield-titles/209984)
**Author:** [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2011, 6:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/40-off-all-battlefield-titles/209984 "2011-03-11T06:40:06Z")
Got this in my email. If anyone wants to pick up the older BF titles get 40% off. Ends Sunday http://ebm.em.ea.com/c/tag/hBNedf8B7uauvB8ZkmBEEYgjQZ5/doc.html?&t\_params=EMAIL%3Djohnkuntz1%40gmail.com%26NUCLEUS\_ID%3D22874… --- ## [Where's Deebo??](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-deebo/209958)
**Author:** [@onefst240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/onefst240)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2011, 10:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-deebo/209958 "2011-03-10T22:12:47Z")
Well on monday i sent a payment for a 1g bov. He responded saying he would ship it out tuesday or wednesday. Ever since that response i lost contact with him. Yes i know its only been a few days but he has been on everyn… --- ## [GT500 or Z06](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gt500-or-z06/209749)
**Author:** [@MrSmith](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MrSmith)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2011, 9:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gt500-or-z06/209749 "2011-03-10T21:49:06Z")
Low mile used C6 Z06 or new 2011 GT500. You can spend 5k max on mods after purchase. Go. --- ## [Fox Hunting with a Golden Eagle - Pokemon](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fox-hunting-with-a-golden-eagle-pokemon/209943)
**Author:** [@Multisynclg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Multisynclg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2011, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fox-hunting-with-a-golden-eagle-pokemon/209943 "2011-03-10T20:31:17Z")
IM not a nerd so i dont know the names of the bird or the fox in pokemon but this is a good watch … and no it has nothing to do with pokemon unless you have an imagination https://youtu.be/-Y3Dl0BGFfw --- ## [Tentative WNY SCCA Solo Schedule](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tentative-wny-scca-solo-schedule/65527)
**Author:** [@rushman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rushman)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2011, 5:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tentative-wny-scca-solo-schedule/65527 "2011-03-10T17:46:11Z")
2011 Schedule: April 16/17th Event 1 SeAD (Saturday T&T, one course, novices welcome) May 1st Event 2 OOR FLR RIT May 8th Event 3 ECC-N (mothers get $10 off) May 22nd Novice School ECC-N (this one is specifically for… --- ## [MX Jump. 360 degree front flip, VIDEO INSIDE](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mx-jump-360-degree-front-flip-video-inside/209968)
**Author:** [@joelster](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/joelster)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2011, 5:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mx-jump-360-degree-front-flip-video-inside/209968 "2011-03-10T17:15:50Z")
Probably the craziest jump i’ve ever seen. The guy lands it on dirt on his first attempt. Just insane. http://racerxonline.com/2011/03/10/video-mark-monea-360-front-flip --- ## [I think im done with Dish Network](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-think-im-done-with-dish-network/209776)
**Author:** [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2011, 1:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-think-im-done-with-dish-network/209776 "2011-03-10T13:53:37Z")
ok, so today i find out that Dish network dropped local channel 4. So now this means not only can i not watch the sabres because they dropped MSG but now i cant watch the bills in the fall because they dropped channel 4… --- ## [2 Stroke theory question](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2-stroke-theory-question/209961)
**Author:** [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2011, 1:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2-stroke-theory-question/209961 "2011-03-10T13:47:52Z")
Why have 2 cycle engines not made a come back in auto racing? Their small, light weight and high output coupled with the last 5 or so year of advancement in Direct Injection technology seems like it would be a winning co… --- ## [What year and model is this car?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-year-and-model-is-this-car/209940)
**Author:** [@scarfache](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/scarfache)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2011, 12:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-year-and-model-is-this-car/209940 "2011-03-10T12:32:47Z")
I saw this pic and I think it’s just an awesome car but don’t know what year/model it is and was wondering if any of you guys would know. \[ATTACH\]17362\[/ATTACH\] --- ## [Who can make aluminum ramps for my trailer?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-can-make-aluminum-ramps-for-my-trailer/209956)
**Author:** [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2011, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-can-make-aluminum-ramps-for-my-trailer/209956 "2011-03-10T11:57:43Z")
Lugging around the 100 lb steel ramps is getting annoying, would like to buy some aluminum ramps for my trailer. They go in the $200 range on ebay for 5’ ramps, but I need 7.5’. must be suitable for automobiles, that’s … --- ## [best "bmx" video I have seen in a long long time.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-bmx-video-i-have-seen-in-a-long-long-time/209757)
**Author:** [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2011, 9:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-bmx-video-i-have-seen-in-a-long-long-time/209757 "2011-03-10T09:20:18Z")
https://youtu.be/Cj6ho1-G6tw the riding and cinematography are spot on. I really want to get one of these trials bikes this summer. --- ## [99 Grand Am 3.4L Knock Sensor Issue.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/99-grand-am-3-4l-knock-sensor-issue/209915)
**Author:** [@Justin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Justin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2011, 7:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/99-grand-am-3-4l-knock-sensor-issue/209915 "2011-03-10T07:42:46Z")
OK, this one has me stumped. I picked up a 1999 Grand Am (My first mistake I know) It had a check engine light for the knock sensor (Low Voltage). I figure a quick change of the knock sensor and all would be well. First… --- ## [gas mileage question](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gas-mileage-question/209935)
**Author:** [@NYstanger](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/NYstanger)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2011, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gas-mileage-question/209935 "2011-03-09T20:47:18Z")
Is there any correlation to getting worse gas mileage from being in to high of a gear for the speed you are going? I sometimes wonder if me being in 5th when maybe I should be in 4th or going into 6th when maybe 5th woul… [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=285) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=287)