# NYSpeed Automotive **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=453 [Latest](https://forums.speedlife.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.speedlife.net/categories.md) **Page:** 454 --- ## [Filled a pot hole damage claim against NYC.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/filled-a-pot-hole-damage-claim-against-nyc/76960)
**Author:** [@Brooklyn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Brooklyn)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2009, 9:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/filled-a-pot-hole-damage-claim-against-nyc/76960 "2009-12-07T09:02:39Z")
I just filled out a form and will be mailing my damage claim on all 4 wheels ($1000) that were bend my pot holes to the city of New York along with my rear shocks. Feels good man. --- ## [Comp to TV: DVI, VGA, HDMI?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/comp-to-tv-dvi-vga-hdmi/76840)
**Author:** [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2009, 8:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/comp-to-tv-dvi-vga-hdmi/76840 "2009-12-07T08:27:37Z")
I have a macbook pro which has a mini display port I just purchased an insignia 42" plasma, seen here: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Insignia%26%23174%3B+-+42"+Class+/+720p+/+600Hz+/+Plasma+HDTV/9299822.p?id=121807978093… --- ## [Places of interest in Charlotte, NC?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/places-of-interest-in-charlotte-nc/76899)
**Author:** [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2009, 8:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/places-of-interest-in-charlotte-nc/76899 "2009-12-07T08:25:51Z")
Down here for the day/night, what is there to do? What is the Allentown-like area? --- ## [Who to complain to...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-to-complain-to/76920)
**Author:** [@Hass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hass)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2009, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-to-complain-to/76920 "2009-12-06T21:16:04Z")
I’m getting frustrated, right? Nearly every day on my way home, as I’m exiting the thruway. Exit 52E, Going… eastbound from the 90 I think it is. (I’m not talking about the exit/entrance lane shared on the 90, that’s … --- ## [Modern Warfare 2 Trailer, Official](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/modern-warfare-2-trailer-official/68385)
**Author:** [@Penfold](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Penfold)\ **Replies:** 173\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2009, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/modern-warfare-2-trailer-official/68385 "2009-12-06T21:08:28Z")
http://modernwarfare2.infinityward.com/ :tup: I can’t friggen wait. --- ## [Taking the pompous out of prius? \[VW Up Lite\]](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taking-the-pompous-out-of-prius-vw-up-lite/76950)
**Author:** [@klug](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/klug)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2009, 8:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taking-the-pompous-out-of-prius-vw-up-lite/76950 "2009-12-06T20:15:51Z")
Yeah probably not. It’s pretty neat my wife already wants one lol. http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/volkswagen-up-lite-2009-12-04?utm\_source=facebook&utm\_medium=socialnetwork&utm\_campaign=article --- ## [Finished my 1st oil change](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finished-my-1st-oil-change/76813)
**Author:** [@mordak](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mordak)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2009, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finished-my-1st-oil-change/76813 "2009-12-06T18:42:07Z")
Just finished my 1st self-done oil change ever 10 minutes ago, right before it started to rain hard here. That was a lot easier than I expected, and I’m pretty bad with tools/mechanical things. 5 qt for $20 full synthe… --- ## [94 mitsubishi diamante overheating](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/94-mitsubishi-diamante-overheating/76900)
**Author:** [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2009, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/94-mitsubishi-diamante-overheating/76900 "2009-12-06T18:40:24Z")
so here is the scoop. my friend calls me and said that her car died and there is no power. I arrive at her house to check it out. battery doesn’t have enough power to start the car. I put a charger on it and a hour later… --- ## [best protest signs](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-protest-signs/72382)
**Author:** [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2009, 6:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-protest-signs/72382 "2009-12-06T18:01:41Z")
We scoured the Internet looking for funny protest signs (you know, the ones that don’t make you want to curl up in a ball and cry) from the town hall protests. But now we want to hear from you! If you’ve seen any we miss… --- ## [absinthe is now legal in the US](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/absinthe-is-now-legal-in-the-us/39035)
**Author:** [@j\_espo1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/j_espo1)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2009, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/absinthe-is-now-legal-in-the-us/39035 "2009-12-06T17:19:37Z")
http://gothamist.com/2007/11/12/america\_goes\_gr.php --- ## [Redrilling rims](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/redrilling-rims/76936)
**Author:** [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2009, 3:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/redrilling-rims/76936 "2009-12-06T15:01:39Z")
anyone locally pref on here do it? i have a set of wheels that are 4x114.3 and im wondering if they can be redrilled to 4x108 omg thx --- ## [Drill, baby, Drill](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drill-baby-drill/76937)
**Author:** [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2009, 11:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drill-baby-drill/76937 "2009-12-06T11:56:24Z")
This is an old article, but I didn’t see it posted before: http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/story/811067.html :wiggle: it’s a party. :wiggle: --- ## [Can this bend be corrected?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-this-bend-be-corrected/76921)
**Author:** [@Brooklyn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Brooklyn)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2009, 8:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-this-bend-be-corrected/76921 "2009-12-06T08:41:43Z")
Had small air leak, upon taking off the tire saw this bend: \[http://content.imagesocket.com/images/2009\_12\_05\_14.39.3856c.jpg\] Any ideas if this can be fixed? (BBS RX) --- ## [what body shops are open on saturday?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-body-shops-are-open-on-saturday/76912)
**Author:** [@95dime](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95dime)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2009, 8:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-body-shops-are-open-on-saturday/76912 "2009-12-06T08:30:26Z")
well, my car got backed into a few hours ago and id like to get some quotes on having it done tomarrow so i can get this fixed asap. any good shops open tomarrow? thanks. --- ## [If you don't want to be embarrassed on nyspeed...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/if-you-dont-want-to-be-embarrassed-on-nyspeed/76719)
**Author:** [@dawn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dawn)\ **Replies:** 322\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2009, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/if-you-dont-want-to-be-embarrassed-on-nyspeed/76719 "2009-12-06T08:14:33Z")
Don’t send me creepy messages on aim/facebook/text. My signature is real. I’m not taking it down. Enjoy. \[FONT=Verdana\]\[COLOR=Black\]The first part took place on my phone: \[COLOR=Navy\]cheeseman: delete your speed sig yo… --- ## [2010 FIFA World Cup](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2010-fifa-world-cup/76881)
**Author:** [@Avatar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Avatar)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2009, 7:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2010-fifa-world-cup/76881 "2009-12-06T07:11:08Z")
http://www.fifa.com/ Very Interesting draw. USA drew with England, Algeria and Slovenia in Group C. The host country has never qualified for the tournament and it looks like South Africa will continue that tradition. … --- ## [Hotel or Bed and Breakfast suggestions](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hotel-or-bed-and-breakfast-suggestions/76648)
**Author:** [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2009, 4:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hotel-or-bed-and-breakfast-suggestions/76648 "2009-12-06T04:29:48Z")
Looking to spend a night with the girlfriend in a really nice hotel suite in Buffalo or maybe do a bed and breakfast deal. It will be for just after Christmas, but I’m sure I’m already a little late on this and would lik… --- ## [RIP Tony](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-tony/76877)
**Author:** [@klug](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/klug)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2009, 8:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-tony/76877 "2009-12-05T20:00:55Z")
A friend of mine died this morning in a car accident. He was driving to work when he slid on a back road and was hit buy a tractor trailer. He has twin daughters and a wife left behind. Keep them in your prayers RIP to… --- ## [Switching surround sound and headphones](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/switching-surround-sound-and-headphones/76913)
**Author:** [@Treads4Heads](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Treads4Heads)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2009, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/switching-surround-sound-and-headphones/76913 "2009-12-05T19:40:48Z")
I spend enough time on my home computer that I wanna hook up a surround sound system to it. My problem is, I want to be able to switch between my surround sound and my headphones when it gets later in the evening. I’ve… --- ## [Removing lug nuts with a sawz-all](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/removing-lug-nuts-with-a-sawz-all/76879)
**Author:** [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2009, 7:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/removing-lug-nuts-with-a-sawz-all/76879 "2009-12-05T19:36:49Z")
Not a problem anymore, see instructions below http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2684546&page=1 --- ## [Where to buy on sunday: SS mig welding wire](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-on-sunday-ss-mig-welding-wire/76916)
**Author:** [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2009, 5:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-on-sunday-ss-mig-welding-wire/76916 "2009-12-05T17:28:38Z")
need to weld in a new SS flex pipe on the wifes downpipe… just checked my mig and i have mild steel wire in there… anybody know where i can find some SS wire on sunday?? or can i just weld it with the mild wire? ITs go… --- ## [This is why your fat ass has to buy 2 seats on a plane](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/this-is-why-your-fat-ass-has-to-buy-2-seats-on-a-plane/76896)
**Author:** [@HotRodKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HotRodKid)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2009, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/this-is-why-your-fat-ass-has-to-buy-2-seats-on-a-plane/76896 "2009-12-05T17:00:57Z")
http://travel.aol.com/travel-ideas/articles/should-overweight-fliers-pay-more?ncid=AOLCOMMtravdynlprim0707&icid=main|aim|dl4|link7|http%3A%2F%2Ftravel.aol.com%2Ftravel-ideas%2Farticles%2Fshould-overweight-fliers-pay-more… --- ## [My bumper has another run-in today](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-bumper-has-another-run-in-today/76911)
**Author:** [@Brooklyn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Brooklyn)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2009, 9:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-bumper-has-another-run-in-today/76911 "2009-12-05T09:33:56Z")
Pulling out from parking in NYC, merging into road; asshole cab driver guns it as I’m practically entering the lane (traffic was at red light) and clips my car. Does not stop after I honk my car at him for 2 blocks, I g… --- ## [Car project,what would it be?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-project-what-would-it-be/76608)
**Author:** [@Danny\_Boy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Danny_Boy)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2009, 8:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-project-what-would-it-be/76608 "2009-12-05T08:59:13Z")
If you could choose a car project for yourself what would it be? What would it consist of? How would you spec it out? What would you put into it? Just trying to make sure everyone understands what i am asking :wink: See… --- ## [Looking for $ sponsors for skate competition i am throwing](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-sponsors-for-skate-competition-i-am-throwing/76698)
**Author:** [@micah](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/micah)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2009, 8:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-sponsors-for-skate-competition-i-am-throwing/76698 "2009-12-05T08:52:26Z")
i was asked to throw an event/competition as Zen Seven Skateboards at xtreme wheels… basically i am having a few events, prizes, giveaways, pictures, videos… talked to rebull and their lil street team is showin up too… i… --- ## [illegal car](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/illegal-car/76817)
**Author:** [@97Ranger](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97Ranger)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2009, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/illegal-car/76817 "2009-12-05T08:24:31Z")
http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local\_story\_334235236.html Agents catch car smuggling attempt U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents have arrested a Canadian man after he tried to smuggle a specially built spor… --- ## [New Warren Miller film at Sheas tomorrow](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-warren-miller-film-at-sheas-tomorrow/76891)
**Author:** [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2009, 11:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-warren-miller-film-at-sheas-tomorrow/76891 "2009-12-04T23:39:03Z")
Yeah so my famous cousin is in another Miller film. :stuck\_out\_tongue: Ok maybe famous is a stretch. I think I have posted in the past that my Cousin Allen Riley is a guide at Points North Heli-skiing in Alaska. Anywho … --- ## [latest zen seven skateboarding video](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/latest-zen-seven-skateboarding-video/76790)
**Author:** [@micah](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/micah)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2009, 11:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/latest-zen-seven-skateboarding-video/76790 "2009-12-04T23:12:48Z")
took some clips from one spot at the park, so i whipped this up real quick, check it out ! http://www.vimeo.com/7918425 --- ## [civic sputters till 2k](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/civic-sputters-till-2k/71350)
**Author:** [@rubbersiidedown](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rubbersiidedown)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2009, 9:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/civic-sputters-till-2k/71350 "2009-12-04T21:34:15Z")
My 1993 civic ex has developed a stumbleor sputter at idle until about 2k . I had a code 9 1st cylinder misfire so I replace the plugs ,wires, rotor ,cap , fuel filter , and pcv . I cleared the code but it didnt solve th… --- ## [Question: Who here has sold a car on Autotrader?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-who-here-has-sold-a-car-on-autotrader/76882)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2009, 9:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-who-here-has-sold-a-car-on-autotrader/76882 "2009-12-04T21:07:51Z")
How’d it go? People who have sold cars recently what was your best avenue for exposure? I have some serious gripes about Autotrader but i’ll wait for some responses. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=452) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=454)