# NYSpeed Automotive **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=293 [Latest](https://forums.speedlife.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.speedlife.net/categories.md) **Page:** 294 --- ## [Brett's Pro / National ISOC Snowcross Thread 2010](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bretts-pro-national-isoc-snowcross-thread-2010/76533)
**Author:** [@almostBrett](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/almostBrett)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2011, 5:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bretts-pro-national-isoc-snowcross-thread-2010/76533 "2011-02-13T05:22:41Z")
So im currently Racing SnoCross (snowmobiles) in the Pro Class on the National ISOC tour. We have nine stops on the tour threw-out the country from Utah to New Hamphsire. Heres a link to the schedule http://www.isocracin… --- ## [So there's a damn cell phone tower across the street from my house now...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-theres-a-damn-cell-phone-tower-across-the-street-from-my-house-now/209067)
**Author:** [@airhead](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/airhead)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2011, 2:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-theres-a-damn-cell-phone-tower-across-the-street-from-my-house-now/209067 "2011-02-13T02:29:57Z")
I bought a house on a quiet street in the country because it’s always been my dream. I grew up in the burbs and it just wasn’t my thing. The town owns a lot across the street from the right side of my property. It took m… --- ## [The Camaro Z/28 Returns](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-camaro-z-28-returns/63719)
**Author:** [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2011, 4:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-camaro-z-28-returns/63719 "2011-02-12T16:31:05Z")
http://www.motortrend.com/features/auto\_news/2009/112\_0904\_chevrolet\_camaro\_z28\_returns/index.html \[LEFT\]\[/LEFT\] \[LEFT\]The Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Returns\[/LEFT\] \[LEFT\]The Ultimate Camaro is Ready to Go. But There’s … --- ## [$1 million prop bet to run 70 miles in 24 hours](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1-million-prop-bet-to-run-70-miles-in-24-hours/209076)
**Author:** [@Treads4Heads](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Treads4Heads)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2011, 1:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1-million-prop-bet-to-run-70-miles-in-24-hours/209076 "2011-02-12T13:38:00Z")
A simple prop bet gets out of hand between two friends and roomates and evolved into exactly the thread title: 3-1 odds against himself that he could run 70 miles in 24 hours. This story is from the POV of the friend bet… --- ## [sled heads](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sled-heads/208800)
**Author:** [@NYstanger](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/NYstanger)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2011, 1:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sled-heads/208800 "2011-02-12T13:29:50Z")
Anyone really knowledegable with sleds on here? May be looking for a sled mechanic soon here if the next couple days don’t work out on getting it running right. Motor is a 2001 polaris 600 that I’m having trouble with. P… --- ## [Schussmeister and hv](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/schussmeister-and-hv/209075)
**Author:** [@Garick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Garick)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2011, 10:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/schussmeister-and-hv/209075 "2011-02-12T10:58:18Z")
I haven’t been a member for a while but just heard they dropped hv frrom this seasons schedule. Pretty shitty thing to do midway through the season. Seems like the club is broke and couldn’t make a payment or something.… --- ## [Can I use your Chimney Cleaner](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-i-use-your-chimney-cleaner/207146)
**Author:** [@Choda](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Choda)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2011, 10:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-i-use-your-chimney-cleaner/207146 "2011-02-12T10:46:52Z")
\[FONT=Helv\]\[SIZE=2\]Does anyone have a Chimney Cleaner/Chimney Broom that I can use? The things that has a bunch of rods that screw together and a big brush on the head. I wanna use my fireplace this winter but it hasnt … --- ## [Man dies in hospital parking lot — waiting for ambulance](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/man-dies-in-hospital-parking-lot-waiting-for-ambulance/209093)
**Author:** [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2011, 6:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/man-dies-in-hospital-parking-lot-waiting-for-ambulance/209093 "2011-02-12T06:41:33Z")
somehow this ends up less shady than expected. PORTLAND – An injured man who had just crashed his car in a hospital parking lot was forced to wait for an ambulance because of hospital procedure, Portland police … --- ## [I want a hug](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-want-a-hug/209018)
**Author:** [@quadturbo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/quadturbo)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2011, 3:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-want-a-hug/209018 "2011-02-12T03:39:12Z")
https://youtu.be/L-NXhPv3k1E --- ## [Sprint To Charge Premium Data Fee On All Smart Phones Starting 1/30/11!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sprint-to-charge-premium-data-fee-on-all-smart-phones-starting-1-30-11/208708)
**Author:** [@Supraman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Supraman)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2011, 12:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sprint-to-charge-premium-data-fee-on-all-smart-phones-starting-1-30-11/208708 "2011-02-12T00:58:08Z")
Not sure if anyone on here is still using sprint, but this is the last push I needed to hop off onto another carrier. That’s correct you read it right. Starting on January 30th Sprint will be charging $10 extra for all … --- ## [ultimate electronics to liquidate all stores.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ultimate-electronics-to-liquidate-all-stores/209068)
**Author:** [@JustinH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JustinH)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2011, 10:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ultimate-electronics-to-liquidate-all-stores/209068 "2011-02-11T22:47:34Z")
http://consumerist.com/2011/02/ultimate-electronics-to-liquidate-close-all-stores.html Odd because they just opened up before the Christmas season here in Buffalo… I was only in the store one time, and their prices wer… --- ## [ATT Unlimited Mobile to Mobile](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/att-unlimited-mobile-to-mobile/209087)
**Author:** [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2011, 10:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/att-unlimited-mobile-to-mobile/209087 "2011-02-11T22:24:49Z")
Not sure if anyone heard about this but if you are an ATT customer with unlimited messaging, go into your account and change it to Unlimited Messaging with Mobile to Any Mobile Calling http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/p… --- ## [what should I do with my flywheel... resurface (again) or replace?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-do-with-my-flywheel-resurface-again-or-replace/209099)
**Author:** [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2011, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-do-with-my-flywheel-resurface-again-or-replace/209099 "2011-02-11T19:38:44Z")
I pulled the old (basically new) Bully clutch out last night. Im not sure what I should do with the flywheel. It doesnt look bad, but I want it to be right before I put the new clutch in. Its already been resurfaced and… --- ## [Diagnosing a starter problem](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diagnosing-a-starter-problem/209094)
**Author:** [@Hass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hass)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2011, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diagnosing-a-starter-problem/209094 "2011-02-11T18:16:15Z")
Car has a really weak start for a while… Was on my way out to Advanced to get it run on their scanner to check the alt/batt/starter. So, battery is good, alt is good. When the car turns over, it just goes “click” Sing… --- ## [upgrading my computer, how's this sound?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/upgrading-my-computer-hows-this-sound/209086)
**Author:** [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2011, 5:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/upgrading-my-computer-hows-this-sound/209086 "2011-02-11T17:05:48Z")
Main use for this computer will be CAD programs, running code, things of the engineering nature. No games. maybe hd movies from time to time. ASUS M4A89GTD PRO/USB3 AM3 AMD 890GX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 HDMI ATX AMD Motherbo… --- ## [Need help with valvetrain on 350 sbc](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-with-valvetrain-on-350-sbc/208965)
**Author:** [@turbojohnny](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbojohnny)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2011, 4:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-with-valvetrain-on-350-sbc/208965 "2011-02-11T16:13:18Z")
I picked up a set of Sportsman II cylinder heads for my engine build. they didn’t come with rocker arms, and they’ve been milled down a bit. I don’t know how much they were milled. I’m at a loss when it comes to valvetr… --- ## [My hero..... Such a great story, I could never keep a bike this long](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-hero-such-a-great-story-i-could-never-keep-a-bike-this-long/209069)
**Author:** [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2011, 11:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-hero-such-a-great-story-i-could-never-keep-a-bike-this-long/209069 "2011-02-11T11:40:59Z")
One guy, one bike, one life… so awesome… http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1355153/Easy-rider-After-56-years-700-000-miles-finally-time-sell-motorbike--40-000.html --- ## [Need help registering a salvage title car](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-registering-a-salvage-title-car/209055)
**Author:** [@celicagts](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/celicagts)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2011, 7:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-registering-a-salvage-title-car/209055 "2011-02-11T07:45:14Z")
Ok so i recently purchased a car with a PA salvage title thinking i would have no problem registering here in NY. I went to the DMV this morning and they told me i have to send a form out to Albany and wait for a reply … --- ## [Snowplowing laws in the city](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snowplowing-laws-in-the-city/208912)
**Author:** [@rdandy5875](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rdandy5875)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2011, 9:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snowplowing-laws-in-the-city/208912 "2011-02-10T21:30:50Z")
I was just wondering if anyone is familiar with with any snowplowing laws in the city. The guy across the street from me has a plow service, and they plow all his snow up onto the bank in front of my house, and the bank… --- ## [wait for iphone 4 or get a droid?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wait-for-iphone-4-or-get-a-droid/208869)
**Author:** [@Saxon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Saxon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2011, 9:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wait-for-iphone-4-or-get-a-droid/208869 "2011-02-10T21:27:46Z")
well my current blackberry tour is having problems so i called verizon today to see what they would do, since my tour will not hold a charge and keep shutting off i need a new phone according to verizon they will let me… --- ## [Snowblower Revenge!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snowblower-revenge/209053)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2011, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snowblower-revenge/209053 "2011-02-10T21:19:10Z")
:bigtup: Woman steals this guys snow shovel… and he gets her back; https://youtu.be/hkAJ-CQvkwA --- ## [Upgrade V.2011 (New Car)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/upgrade-v-2011-new-car/208905)
**Author:** [@9c1ny](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/9c1ny)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2011, 9:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/upgrade-v-2011-new-car/208905 "2011-02-10T21:07:04Z")
I actually inked the deal on this a few weeks ago and spilled the beans on wnyfbody and today she showed up in my drive way… \[http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v431/insanecowstar/ZedO6.jpg\] \[http://img.photobucket.com/… --- ## [what does it take to become Little League Coach of the Year?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-does-it-take-to-become-little-league-coach-of-the-year/209059)
**Author:** [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2011, 9:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-does-it-take-to-become-little-league-coach-of-the-year/209059 "2011-02-10T21:05:42Z")
Not your usual training style? At one point 52-year-old David Hartshorn was named “Little League Coach of the Year.” But according to police in Queens, that just allowed him to get close to barely pubescent boys to p… --- ## [The only funny Super Bowl commercial...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-only-funny-super-bowl-commercial/208963)
**Author:** [@97\_B18b1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97_B18b1)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2011, 9:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-only-funny-super-bowl-commercial/208963 "2011-02-10T21:00:11Z")
was this one… https://youtu.be/vJ8mzb9lWDs --- ## [Work at Great Skate? Or have a stick hookup?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/work-at-great-skate-or-have-a-stick-hookup/209056)
**Author:** [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2011, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/work-at-great-skate-or-have-a-stick-hookup/209056 "2011-02-10T19:37:10Z")
Don’t have a stick hookup anymore, don’t want to pay retail. anyone work at great skate, or have another stick hook-up? looking for a righty zetterberg 87 flex s17, s19, whatever. grip please. thanks --- ## [limp mode again in the wife's 99 B5 A4](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/limp-mode-again-in-the-wifes-99-b5-a4/208286)
**Author:** [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2011, 4:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/limp-mode-again-in-the-wifes-99-b5-a4/208286 "2011-02-10T16:54:17Z")
So, what seems like forever ago, we almost ran the audi completly out of gas. During the search for a gas stations we had a stumble, misfire and flashing CEL while changing highways (long uphill sweeper). At the time I a… --- ## [Anyone want to buy a Skyline?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-want-to-buy-a-skyline/208994)
**Author:** [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2011, 4:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-want-to-buy-a-skyline/208994 "2011-02-10T16:20:42Z")
http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/cto/2192686515.html Interesting --- ## [VZW question. Any way to temperately turn off texting?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vzw-question-any-way-to-temperately-turn-off-texting/208987)
**Author:** [@KuntryQuestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KuntryQuestTSi)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2011, 3:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vzw-question-any-way-to-temperately-turn-off-texting/208987 "2011-02-10T15:54:52Z")
Is there any way to temp. turn off texting on my online account? I don’t want to say why but there is some shit I don’t feel like dealing with and they won’t call so i’d still like to have my phone as a phone. --- ## [Firefox 4 Beta](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/firefox-4-beta/208484)
**Author:** [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2011, 3:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/firefox-4-beta/208484 "2011-02-10T15:22:58Z")
Anyone trying it out? Pretty cool IMO. The only issue I have is that they moved the right click menu items for New Tab and New Window. --- ## [Top Gear USA coming to The History Channel](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-gear-usa-coming-to-the-history-channel/153718)
**Author:** [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Replies:** 168\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2011, 2:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-gear-usa-coming-to-the-history-channel/153718 "2011-02-10T14:50:54Z")
cringe Yup, third time’s the, uh, charm? As we reported first earlier this year, Top Gear USA, the twice aborted attempt at colonization by the famous BBC franchise, will hit the History Channel this fall. Here are … [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=292) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=294)