# NYSpeed Automotive **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=654 [Latest](https://forums.speedlife.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.speedlife.net/categories.md) **Page:** 655 --- ## [Looking for a new computer...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-computer/63795)
**Author:** [@Shrives](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shrives)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-computer/63795 "2009-03-01T21:20:26Z")
Well, I have my powerbook, but I am looking for a PC with everything included (monitor, printer, keyboard, mouse, etc). Not looking for a gaming computer, but I would like it to be somewhat quick. I know the basics, bu… --- ## [Bon iver](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bon-iver/63813)
**Author:** [@SoloIIscoob](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoloIIscoob)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bon-iver/63813 "2009-03-01T21:15:20Z")
so i was just outsided taking pictures of the cars in the snow and listening to bon iver on my ipod. great songs for winter: http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:39fyxzyhldse --- ## [Any good verizon phones coming out soon?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-good-verizon-phones-coming-out-soon/63787)
**Author:** [@Resurrected\_J](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Resurrected_J)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 7:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-good-verizon-phones-coming-out-soon/63787 "2009-03-01T19:51:41Z")
well getting ready to upgrade to a new phone from verizon. Not really thrilled with whats out now. anything coming out soon? thanks guys --- ## [Gotta love WNY streets...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gotta-love-wny-streets/63686)
**Author:** [@StairSRT4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/StairSRT4)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gotta-love-wny-streets/63686 "2009-03-01T18:51:43Z")
I was driving down Sheridan at Parker in Tonawanda and there was a drain pipe lid sticking up in the middle of the road that you couldn’t see. This is what it did to my wheel. I have never seen anything like this. --- ## [Free Project TV](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/free-project-tv/63799)
**Author:** [@SoloIIscoob](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoloIIscoob)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/free-project-tv/63799 "2009-03-01T17:35:02Z")
so im watching old Pete and Petes on free project tv. http://www.free-tv-video-online.info/ what are you paying to watch on your “television”? --- ## [Sandiwch Time! v. bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sandiwch-time-v-bacon/63784)
**Author:** [@EvilJay](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvilJay)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sandiwch-time-v-bacon/63784 "2009-03-01T17:34:41Z")
Good and good for you! \[http://www.eatliver.com/img/2009/4042.jpg\] http://www.eatliver.com/i.php?n=4042 --- ## [joined the 335 club](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/joined-the-335-club/63735)
**Author:** [@goff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/goff)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 4:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/joined-the-335-club/63735 "2009-03-01T16:03:27Z")
\[http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v57/goffisgreat/335002.jpg\] \[http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v57/goffisgreat/335001.jpg\] much nicer than my 328i daytime pics: \[http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v57/goffisgreat/3… --- ## [GM post a 2008 loss of...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gm-post-a-2008-loss-of/63653)
**Author:** [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 3:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gm-post-a-2008-loss-of/63653 "2009-03-01T15:05:20Z")
"As expected, General Motors posted horrendous 4th quarter numbers this morning with the company losing $9.6 Billion. For all of 2008 GM lost $30.9 Billion making it one of the worst years ever for the auto maker. How ba… --- ## [Cool E46 330ci build](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cool-e46-330ci-build/63764)
**Author:** [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 2:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cool-e46-330ci-build/63764 "2009-03-01T14:41:12Z")
A guy on one of the cavy forums showed me this (apparently he knows the owner). Check it out, def worth a looksie. http://lowmotion.org/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=129950 Dan --- ## [Take it easy....](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/take-it-easy/63796)
**Author:** [@SoloIIscoob](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoloIIscoob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 2:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/take-it-easy/63796 "2009-03-01T14:16:40Z")
So, clearly Motorsport is a major part of all of our lives and we all have the love of all things fast in our blood, but remember, that blood is supposed to be pumping through our hearts and not onto the streets. take it… --- ## [This rain is perfect for washing the salt off the roads...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/this-rain-is-perfect-for-washing-the-salt-off-the-roads/63714)
**Author:** [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 1:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/this-rain-is-perfect-for-washing-the-salt-off-the-roads/63714 "2009-03-01T13:03:36Z")
Too bad it’s going to fucking freeze and they’re going to turn Buffalo back into the second coming of the Bonneville Salt Flats. /Pointless rant. --- ## [32 bit OS on a 64 bit processor.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/32-bit-os-on-a-64-bit-processor/63281)
**Author:** [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 12:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/32-bit-os-on-a-64-bit-processor/63281 "2009-03-01T12:46:27Z")
I’m building a new rig, finally stepping into 4 years ago with a 64 bit processor. I went to UB to get myself a free copy of XP 64 bit since I’m a student, but they only offer Vista and only in 32 bit. No thanks. That… --- ## [The internet, is public. lol. Idiot inside.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-internet-is-public-lol-idiot-inside/63786)
**Author:** [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 12:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-internet-is-public-lol-idiot-inside/63786 "2009-03-01T12:33:13Z")
\[http://i40.tinypic.com/2rh0egk.jpg\] --- ## [Couple problems on the new comp I'm trying to work through](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couple-problems-on-the-new-comp-im-trying-to-work-through/63620)
**Author:** [@Jack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jack)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 12:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couple-problems-on-the-new-comp-im-trying-to-work-through/63620 "2009-03-01T12:14:11Z")
Rig - i7 920 XFX X58i MOBO 6gb 1600mhz OCZ RAM 1220W Kingwin PSU (2) 1TB HDDs in RAID 0 GTX 260 216 SC (my GTX 295 ships on the 2nd) Logitech G15 keyboard MS V5000 wireless mouse Vista x64, fresh install. All o… --- ## [strange car comercials from far away](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/strange-car-comercials-from-far-away/63780)
**Author:** [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 10:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/strange-car-comercials-from-far-away/63780 "2009-03-01T10:43:40Z")
I didn’t think the taurus would make it overseas… funny commercial though http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT873e-6rxM&feature=related --- ## [Why are they stopped (Memphis Snow)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/why-are-they-stopped-memphis-snow/63781)
**Author:** [@BigEd88](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigEd88)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 10:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/why-are-they-stopped-memphis-snow/63781 "2009-03-01T10:07:45Z")
Watching this video…its like the 2 guys in front just decided to stop? They leave their vehicles or something? I guess since we’re used to snow its different but has fear paralyzed them? \[http://msnbcmedia1.msn.com/j/… --- ## [The Bartender](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-bartender/63725)
**Author:** [@lower\_the\_dynamite](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lower_the_dynamite)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 9:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-bartender/63725 "2009-03-01T09:15:15Z")
NWS for F-bomb- So true. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OU9LJKUFMrA --- ## [Who tips at full service gas stations?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-tips-at-full-service-gas-stations/63745)
**Author:** [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 8:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-tips-at-full-service-gas-stations/63745 "2009-03-01T08:58:03Z")
me and a buddy were wondering. i do when i go to them hardly ever though. and he dosnt. wondering what other people do? --- ## [what is an mkv file? how do i convert it to avi?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-is-an-mkv-file-how-do-i-convert-it-to-avi/63776)
**Author:** [@Dex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dex)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 8:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-is-an-mkv-file-how-do-i-convert-it-to-avi/63776 "2009-03-01T08:54:09Z")
i’ve been googling it. i’m just getting more confused. does anyone know of a simple program that i can download to convert mkv files over to something i can get to play? preferably one for OS X, but i can make one for… --- ## [Bacon Monster](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bacon-monster/63773)
**Author:** [@khoveraki](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/khoveraki)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 8:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bacon-monster/63773 "2009-03-01T08:03:14Z")
\[http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/9632/2190043997b2c6862d8bblh2.jpg\] --- ## [Recaro seat $99.00 each!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recaro-seat-99-00-each/63778)
**Author:** [@Z\_PHAT\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Z_PHAT_Z)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 7:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recaro-seat-99-00-each/63778 "2009-03-01T07:46:05Z")
Sorry guys! This is not for adult seats :mamoru:. This is for NYSPEED fathers/mothers that just recently had a kid. http://www.woot.com has the Recaro Como car seat for $99.00 + $5 shipping. Usually cost $250 each. … --- ## [Newman's twin?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-twin/63777)
**Author:** [@avs](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/avs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 7:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-twin/63777 "2009-03-01T07:11:36Z")
. --- ## [Barack Roll](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/barack-roll/63766)
**Author:** [@95d16turbo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95d16turbo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2009, 7:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/barack-roll/63766 "2009-02-28T19:50:47Z")
LOL :lol: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65I0HNvTDH4 --- ## [VW R32 is it really worth it?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460)
**Author:** [@Chuck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Chuck)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2009, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460 "2009-02-28T18:34:02Z")
I am looking for a newer car and something other than Subaru and keep coming back to the VW R32. But is it all that great and does the Halldex system work all that great and the biggest issue is what I am having trouble… --- ## [Sportec SPR1 M](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sportec-spr1-m/63765)
**Author:** [@fiend540](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fiend540)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2009, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sportec-spr1-m/63765 "2009-02-28T18:19:11Z")
http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090228.010/sportec-spr1-m-with-858hp-to-debut-in-geneva Sportec is headed for Geneva in a big way. The tuner will showcase the Sportec SPR1 M, a suspected hurricane of a car based on the Po… --- ## [New goodies for the bike (56k die in a fire)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-goodies-for-the-bike-56k-die-in-a-fire/63197)
**Author:** [@Tim](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tim)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2009, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-goodies-for-the-bike-56k-die-in-a-fire/63197 "2009-02-28T17:33:11Z")
I figured since I have everything now i should take some pictures of what i’ve been doing so far this winter. I planned on upgrading wheels and going with the 05-06 wheels and ditching the 3spoke orange ones. \[http://i3… --- ## [sleepwalking dog!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sleepwalking-dog/63742)
**Author:** [@ImsloIkno](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ImsloIkno)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2009, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sleepwalking-dog/63742 "2009-02-28T16:44:10Z")
i want this dog so i can come home from work and just laugh http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/80561343/ --- ## [Setting D: drive to "bootable"](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/setting-d-drive-to-bootable/63755)
**Author:** [@blk99z28](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/blk99z28)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2009, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/setting-d-drive-to-bootable/63755 "2009-02-28T14:22:08Z")
I am trying to run a CD in my computer that needs to run in DOS from start-up. Apparently after several attempts to restart my computer with the CD in it, the computer defaults to run the C: drive on start up. How do I e… --- ## [Points Reduction Class - where to go?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/points-reduction-class-where-to-go/63647)
**Author:** [@sureshot007](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sureshot007)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2009, 2:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/points-reduction-class-where-to-go/63647 "2009-02-28T14:08:39Z")
Where is a good place to go for a points reduction class in Buffalo? Anyone have the hookup? --- ## [\*\*Official 2008 Buffalo Bills thread\*\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-2008-buffalo-bills-thread/53004)
**Author:** [@9c1ny](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/9c1ny)\ **Replies:** 2068\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2009, 1:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-2008-buffalo-bills-thread/53004 "2009-02-28T13:05:08Z")
unless I missed something I noticed theres not a thread on the Bills for this season?! Decent game tonight, looks like they have some promise this season, next week they become the Toronto Bills for a short while [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=653) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=655)