# NYSpeed Automotive **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=587 [Latest](https://forums.speedlife.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.speedlife.net/categories.md) **Page:** 588 --- ## [Lowest price source for V-bands?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lowest-price-source-for-v-bands/67870)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2009, 7:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lowest-price-source-for-v-bands/67870 "2009-05-16T07:09:18Z")
I’ve seen huge price differences on these, I was curious as to where people have bought from and what prices they have gotten. example: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3-V-Band-FLANGE-Kit-Mild-Steel-Turbo-Downpipe-Exhau… --- ## [187 Foot Waterfall Drop - Kayak](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/187-foot-waterfall-drop-kayak/67786)
**Author:** [@Bigairskier1580](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bigairskier1580)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2009, 6:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/187-foot-waterfall-drop-kayak/67786 "2009-05-16T06:51:22Z")
Unreal. Edit - Since there’s no embedding on NYSpeed… http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/video/si\_video/2009/05/13/0905.palouse.SportsIllustrated/index.html --- ## [Is Greyhound delicate enough to ship fiberglass?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-greyhound-delicate-enough-to-ship-fiberglass/67860)
**Author:** [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2009, 5:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-greyhound-delicate-enough-to-ship-fiberglass/67860 "2009-05-16T05:00:20Z")
I need to ship out the fiberglass bodywork from my motorcycle (race glass, PITA to ship). box will be like 47x25x24", 15 lbs. Going to illinois. Shipping through fedex was $141, but the guy said it would only be like … --- ## [Help with this tune, popping bad at 5800 rpm](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-with-this-tune-popping-bad-at-5800-rpm/67774)
**Author:** [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2009, 10:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-with-this-tune-popping-bad-at-5800-rpm/67774 "2009-05-15T22:31:58Z")
I am tuning the black car, and right around 5800 rpm - 6200 rpm, I hit what is equivilent of a spark cut rev limiter. I thought it was the tune, because the VE table looks like it is getting into a higher cell than I pla… --- ## [A few pictures I took yesterday by Tonawanda city hall](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-few-pictures-i-took-yesterday-by-tonawanda-city-hall/67858)
**Author:** [@Type\_RA-R](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Type_RA-R)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2009, 10:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-few-pictures-i-took-yesterday-by-tonawanda-city-hall/67858 "2009-05-15T22:27:37Z")
Hope you guys like it \[http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2346920&id=665117325\] \[http://nyspeed.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=9369&stc=1&d=1242432476\] \[http://nyspeed.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid… --- ## [2000 GTP Motor mount question?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2000-gtp-motor-mount-question/67866)
**Author:** [@ctspoolintsi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ctspoolintsi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2009, 9:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2000-gtp-motor-mount-question/67866 "2009-05-15T21:56:50Z")
Well i got a gtp and the axel was ripped so i figured that it was just needing to be replaced so i did and i noticed that the motor sat real low on the belt side. so i figured it needed a motor mount so i replaced it as … --- ## [caption this picture:](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/caption-this-picture/67847)
**Author:** [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2009, 9:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/caption-this-picture/67847 "2009-05-15T21:42:19Z")
\[http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/05/3529019594\_1480d56d0f\_b.jpg\] … --- ## [Playing with the new camera](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/playing-with-the-new-camera/67824)
**Author:** [@longuyen88](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/longuyen88)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2009, 8:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/playing-with-the-new-camera/67824 "2009-05-15T20:30:30Z")
Just picked up a D40 and here are my first pictures with a tripod. Photo experts please chime in and give me tips!! S2000 belongs to my friend. The miata is my autox/track toy. The R6 was just recently sold :-\\ \[http… --- ## [pop up blocked](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pop-up-blocked/67855)
**Author:** [@Pauly](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pauly)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2009, 5:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pop-up-blocked/67855 "2009-05-15T17:29:05Z")
For the last day or two every page I load on nyspeed I get a pop up blocked banner?? just me? I havent changed anything, just curious if something else is going on? --- ## [How hard is it to machine aluminum?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-hard-is-it-to-machine-aluminum/67842)
**Author:** [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2009, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-hard-is-it-to-machine-aluminum/67842 "2009-05-15T13:26:25Z")
I might want to try and make this part, but I have no idea how :slight\_smile: It is a bastardized clip-on for a 35mm fork tube. At work we have a cheap laithe/drillpress/mill combo machine. I’m not sure its really wor… --- ## [so..](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so/67848)
**Author:** [@SoloIIscoob](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoloIIscoob)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2009, 1:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so/67848 "2009-05-15T13:18:53Z")
i stabbed myself in eyeball. cant get pics. yet, no macro-mode on the camera, waiting to pick up a friend at the airport tomorrow morning who has one. it was VERY uncomfortable no permanent damage, not REAL gory but m… --- ## [Got Out Of A Speeding Ticket](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/got-out-of-a-speeding-ticket/67835)
**Author:** [@SpenceSpeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SpenceSpeed)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2009, 11:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/got-out-of-a-speeding-ticket/67835 "2009-05-15T11:52:37Z")
Having a pretty crappy morning, heading to work on the 400. Look in my rearview mirror and see a trooper behind me with his lights on. Check my speed, 85. I say fuck it and speed-up to 100. After about a mile I think… --- ## [I have no idea what to say to this...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-no-idea-what-to-say-to-this/67841)
**Author:** [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2009, 11:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-no-idea-what-to-say-to-this/67841 "2009-05-15T11:13:49Z")
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/15/shanghai-surprise-cadillac-cts-stunt-team-dazzles-in-china-hei/ \[http://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/15/shanghai-surprise-cadillac-cts-stunt-team-dazzles-in-china-hei/\] --- ## [Toyota Fest](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/toyota-fest/67754)
**Author:** [@Serika](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Serika)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2009, 10:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/toyota-fest/67754 "2009-05-15T10:58:10Z")
I very rarely post here, but I thought I would share this with you guys. I took my MR2 to Toyota Fest at the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA over the weekend and a buddy of mine who works for Urban Racer mentioned me and my… --- ## [Need a few strong guys at my place on weds...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-a-few-strong-guys-at-my-place-on-weds/67612)
**Author:** [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2009, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-a-few-strong-guys-at-my-place-on-weds/67612 "2009-05-15T10:55:48Z")
Sounds dirty, huh? But i really need probably 3 people to help me lift the BMW off the dolly and onto jackstands… maybe one extra to help position it. Also required: (2) 6’ lengths of ~1" tube or pipe… Looking to do… --- ## [Tips for First time Rider](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tips-for-first-time-rider/67811)
**Author:** [@The\_Russian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The_Russian)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2009, 10:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tips-for-first-time-rider/67811 "2009-05-15T10:45:51Z")
I am rebuilding my Dads old Bike, its a 1979 Suzuki 750GS, Its having the carbs done new brake and gas lines, and everything else needed to restore it from sitting since 1997. I will be using full gear so that topics co… --- ## [Recommend me a bike.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bike/67768)
**Author:** [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2009, 10:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bike/67768 "2009-05-15T10:17:18Z")
woke up today and thought i wanted a bike…with 2 wheels. Honestly, I don’t know shit about sport bikes and up until today I swore that if I got one i would kill myself on it… not saying that’s not the case anymore. I’m… --- ## [Ford so how is that working for you...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ford-so-how-is-that-working-for-you/67717)
**Author:** [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2009, 10:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ford-so-how-is-that-working-for-you/67717 "2009-05-15T10:14:00Z")
With Chrysler already in BK and GM heading that way, people continue to point to Ford as the winner of the 3. I am not discrediting that, but it is like an 80 year old guy bragging about outlasting his childhood friends… --- ## [I love when science b-slaps politicized energy saving ideas](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-love-when-science-b-slaps-politicized-energy-saving-ideas/67730)
**Author:** [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2009, 9:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-love-when-science-b-slaps-politicized-energy-saving-ideas/67730 "2009-05-15T09:02:23Z")
… Take, for example, the idea that one of the top 10 things you should do to make a difference to your energy consumption is to unplug your cell-phone charger when you are not using it. The truth is that leaving a ph… --- ## [APRIL "Ban for a particular post" Nominations](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/april-ban-for-a-particular-post-nominations/65554)
**Author:** [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2009, 8:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/april-ban-for-a-particular-post-nominations/65554 "2009-05-15T08:41:50Z")
Quote/paste any single post you would like to nominate as the worst thing posted this month. Nominees can be selected on the basis of terrible grammar, lack of class, general stupidity, etc. At the beginning of the next … --- ## [Gizmo my puppy! 7 weeks old (updated new pics 5/15)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gizmo-my-puppy-7-weeks-old-updated-new-pics-5-15/55287)
**Author:** [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2009, 8:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gizmo-my-puppy-7-weeks-old-updated-new-pics-5-15/55287 "2009-05-15T08:26:02Z")
here are some quick pictures i took of him. 1/2 lab 1/2 chow. 100% pain in the ass \[http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e96/boarding087/zoo%20and%20gizmo%207%20weeks/zooandparty001.jpg\] \[http://i37.photobucket.com/al… --- ## [Evo vs. Talon](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/evo-vs-talon/67244)
**Author:** [@Sansone](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sansone)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2009, 8:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/evo-vs-talon/67244 "2009-05-15T08:13:30Z")
4 runs between EVOLUTION VIII MR and 94excivic. If the link doesnt work, let me know http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Evo-8-vs-1g-Talon\_680325.htm --- ## [C6 Z06 v Honda](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/c6-z06-v-honda/67753)
**Author:** [@MrSmith](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MrSmith)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2009, 8:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/c6-z06-v-honda/67753 "2009-05-15T08:06:05Z")
Cruisin back to work from lunch come to a light look in my rear view and see a black C6 vette rollin up in the next lane. I look over and sure enough its a Z06. Car is pretty hott I look over to give the guy thumbs up bu… --- ## [first test of fords ecoboost crossover](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-test-of-fords-ecoboost-crossover/67831)
**Author:** [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2009, 7:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-test-of-fords-ecoboost-crossover/67831 "2009-05-15T07:29:16Z")
this is the first road test of fords new ecoboost powerplant. They really seem to like it a LOT. This will be good news for the much lighter SHO coming out in a few months. http://jalopnik.com/5253073/2010-lincoln-mkt-e… --- ## [Dish Network people... .SpeedHD is here!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dish-network-people-speedhd-is-here/67828)
**Author:** [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2009, 7:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dish-network-people-speedhd-is-here/67828 "2009-05-15T07:12:01Z")
http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=157762 Along with these in HD… FX, Mav, Logo, Ftv. One little issue. It seems that a lot of people aren’t getting the new HD channels without having tech support send a re-hit to… --- ## [Happy B-Day Speedped](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/happy-b-day-speedped/67830)
**Author:** [@ShiftDead](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ShiftDead)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2009, 6:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/happy-b-day-speedped/67830 "2009-05-15T06:58:11Z")
Happy B-Day Speedped…You and Joe can party together! :grouphug: :bday::bday::bday::bday::bday::bday::bday::bday::party2::party2::party2::party2: --- ## [Ban Me](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ban-me/67807)
**Author:** [@DS1021](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DS1021)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2009, 4:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ban-me/67807 "2009-05-15T04:29:04Z")
are your serious. whaaa whaaa i advertised my own site no one said anything. ill keep posting and you keep crying. --- ## [Wisdom Teeth question](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wisdom-teeth-question/67602)
**Author:** [@Johnnylude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johnnylude)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2009, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wisdom-teeth-question/67602 "2009-05-14T23:23:55Z")
Im getting two on my right side pulled on Thursday. The lower one is impacted. My dentist said im getting novicane only. I’ve talked to a few people who had it done and they say they were put under during the procedure. … --- ## [My wife's mother's day present...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-wifes-mothers-day-present/67762)
**Author:** [@technoticmedia](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/technoticmedia)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2009, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-wifes-mothers-day-present/67762 "2009-05-14T21:43:08Z")
So to surprise Eri for mothers day, this past Monday, Jordan and I drove the Mini out to Detroit to Detroit Tuned to have some super snky parts installed on the Pooper Cooper. With the help of Chad over at Detroit Tuned… --- ## [summer school loan](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-school-loan/67789)
**Author:** [@Djs87](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Djs87)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2009, 9:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-school-loan/67789 "2009-05-14T21:00:29Z")
Ive got 3 summer classes and dont have 2 grand cash laying around. Where can you go to get summer loans? Im graduating so Im not coming back in the fall. Anybody do this before? [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=586) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=588)