# NYSpeed Automotive **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=68 [Latest](https://forums.speedlife.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.speedlife.net/categories.md) **Page:** 69 --- ## [Let me touch your stuff.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/let-me-touch-your-stuff/271443)
**Author:** [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2015, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/let-me-touch-your-stuff/271443 "2015-01-15T19:47:36Z")
Seriously, let me touch it. Well, let me be more specific… I’m looking to check out any after market steering wheels and/or seats that you guys may have in your cars. Right now I’m 90% sure I’m going to get a Nardi De… --- ## [Paris Shooting](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/paris-shooting/271418)
**Author:** [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2015, 2:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/paris-shooting/271418 "2015-01-15T14:27:11Z")
Anyone following this? 12 dead and the gunmen get away? --- ## [OFFICIAL '08 Nissan GTR Thread \*now with test results\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 320\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2015, 7:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482 "2015-01-15T07:39:07Z")
In a few hours, Nissan will fully un-mask the GTR at the Tokyo Motor Show. Since multiple threads already exist, it’s likely that even more will pop up so lets keep it all in one place. Go to www.gtrnissan.com to watch … --- ## [Current Mortgage Rates?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/current-mortgage-rates/271364)
**Author:** [@02NismoSpecV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/02NismoSpecV)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2015, 6:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/current-mortgage-rates/271364 "2015-01-15T06:49:58Z")
getting pretty close to closing on the house and finally agreeing on a price. i was already approved through First Niagara and got a rate of 4% doing a conventional loan. anyone have any insight on using someone else or… --- ## [Detroit Auto Show](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detroit-auto-show/271397)
**Author:** [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2015, 9:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detroit-auto-show/271397 "2015-01-14T21:49:29Z")
Anyone else going? Looks like a good one this year: NSX, CTS-V, ATS-V, Ford GT?, Lexus F, and plenty of other good stuff I am sure. http://www.autoblog.com/2014/12/30/2015-detroit-auto-show-preview-best-since-the-crisis… --- ## [Thank you Youtube and google and car forums](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thank-you-youtube-and-google-and-car-forums/271460)
**Author:** [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2015, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thank-you-youtube-and-google-and-car-forums/271460 "2015-01-14T18:50:20Z")
I had “major” issues in the past 24 hours with automobiles. I am far from a mechanic but like a dog, I can follow simple commands/directions. First, headed home from the Naab Shop, I decided to get something to eat. M… --- ## [Made in USA choice: 2016 Ford GT or 2016 Acura NSX?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/made-in-usa-choice-2016-ford-gt-or-2016-acura-nsx/271451)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2015, 12:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/made-in-usa-choice-2016-ford-gt-or-2016-acura-nsx/271451 "2015-01-14T12:12:51Z")
Which would you pick and why? Both will be made in America Both are mid-engine The GT could cost anywhere from $180k to $250k. NSX should start at $150k. GT = twin-turbo V6, 600hp+ NSX = twin-turbo V6 Hybrid, 550hp+ … --- ## [Crazy Video - Michigan highway crashes - Jan 9, 2015](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/crazy-video-michigan-highway-crashes-jan-9-2015/271439)
**Author:** [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2015, 11:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/crazy-video-michigan-highway-crashes-jan-9-2015/271439 "2015-01-14T11:56:59Z")
https://youtu.be/W9fI5M6\_XVk unbelievable. --- ## [Fun back roads in WNY](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fun-back-roads-in-wny/78999)
**Author:** [@JACKtheRIPPER](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JACKtheRIPPER)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2015, 11:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fun-back-roads-in-wny/78999 "2015-01-14T11:28:59Z")
Figured i would post this question in this section because obviously you guys dont give a fuck. but spring is coming and im looking foward to actualy driving my car again. I know WNY is not full of good roads full of twi… --- ## [I've seen a lot of wild 240sx swaps... \[Quad Turbo 2JZ S14\]](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ive-seen-a-lot-of-wild-240sx-swaps-quad-turbo-2jz-s14/271455)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2015, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ive-seen-a-lot-of-wild-240sx-swaps-quad-turbo-2jz-s14/271455 "2015-01-13T20:32:36Z")
… This one takes the cake: http://noriyaro.com/2015/01/quad-turbo-at-nikko-caroline-racings-2jz-silvia/ Well, despite the reaction to that endlessly reposted photo on Instagram, this car isn’t fake. You can’t blame pe… --- ## [Guy gets tattoo of alternator, thinks it's a turbo](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/guy-gets-tattoo-of-alternator-thinks-its-a-turbo/271416)
**Author:** [@BOBBYGRV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BOBBYGRV)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2015, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/guy-gets-tattoo-of-alternator-thinks-its-a-turbo/271416 "2015-01-13T18:04:04Z")
http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/guy-gets-tattoo-of-alternator-thinks-its-a-turbo-1677028456?fb\_action\_ids=10101165070421575&fb\_action\_types=og.likes \[http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--sPZRmvyP--/c\_fit… --- ## [US Central Command Twitter Hacked](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/us-central-command-twitter-hacked/271447)
**Author:** [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2015, 3:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/us-central-command-twitter-hacked/271447 "2015-01-13T15:54:45Z")
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-30785232 Haven’t seen how verifiable the info is. Nothing classified really was leaked. Twitter and YouTube were both taken down. --- ## [Another abandoned placed thread...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-abandoned-placed-thread/234404)
**Author:** [@Bakes](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bakes)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2015, 8:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-abandoned-placed-thread/234404 "2015-01-13T08:36:19Z")
Some interesting and cool place to read up and look at. Some i’ve never known about, and a couple that are NY local… http://distractify.com/culture/arts/the-most-spectacular-abandoned-places-in-the-world/ Who knew…aba… --- ## [Largest civil penalty the agency has levied against an automaker....Honda](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/largest-civil-penalty-the-agency-has-levied-against-an-automaker-honda/271426)
**Author:** [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 8:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/largest-civil-penalty-the-agency-has-levied-against-an-automaker-honda/271426 "2015-01-12T20:08:06Z")
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/01/08/honda-fined-70m-for-not-reporting-death-injury-complaints/ The government says it is fining Honda $70 million for not reporting to safety regulators more than 1,700 complaints… --- ## [Gas miser thread 40+Mpg](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gas-miser-thread-40-mpg/228035)
**Author:** [@L8APEX1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/L8APEX1)\ **Replies:** 208\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 5:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gas-miser-thread-40-mpg/228035 "2015-01-12T17:11:24Z")
It seems as though a few of us have bought gas misers so why not start a thread. A few weeks ago I did some number crunching and realized that with the offsetting gas savings a miser might not be a bad idea. After looki… --- ## [My new (used) car has a Gay Sex button](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-used-car-has-a-gay-sex-button/271081)
**Author:** [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 8:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-used-car-has-a-gay-sex-button/271081 "2015-01-12T08:48:59Z")
\[https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5608/15786068651\_2c5e8e11f7\_z.jpg\] \[https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8553/15789505102\_84a1210076\_z.jpg\] \[https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8633/15787936265\_e305bde47d\_z.jpg\] \[https://farm8.s… --- ## [WNYFbody 4th annual Spring/Summer cookout \*\* Sunday June 24th](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wnyfbody-4th-annual-spring-summer-cookout-sunday-june-24th/221831)
**Author:** [@jt76](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jt76)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 6:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wnyfbody-4th-annual-spring-summer-cookout-sunday-june-24th/221831 "2015-01-12T06:08:50Z")
This year’s spring meet will be Sunday, June 24th at Chestnut ridge park in Orchard Park NY, it will be $10 per person, much like years past wives and gf’s free. Your $10 will cover burgers, dogs, sides, pop, water, and … --- ## [Is there or anyone have a Detailed list of a Salvage Inspection For NYS?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-there-or-anyone-have-a-detailed-list-of-a-salvage-inspection-for-nys/271434)
**Author:** [@SOLITUDE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SOLITUDE)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2015, 7:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-there-or-anyone-have-a-detailed-list-of-a-salvage-inspection-for-nys/271434 "2015-01-10T07:51:30Z")
I read a few thread on here of people going thru the same Salvage inspection situation and I would like to be prepared. Also if you fail do they make you pay the $250 Fee Again? I would love to have a full list I can ch… --- ## [Honda CR-V grinding into 1st gear](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/honda-cr-v-grinding-into-1st-gear/271415)
**Author:** [@Mr\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mr_T)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2015, 2:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/honda-cr-v-grinding-into-1st-gear/271415 "2015-01-09T14:39:12Z")
2003 Honda crv 5 speed lx. The car grinds when you put it in first gear all the other gears are fine. My first guess is Imput shaft bearing? Could it be anything else slave cylinder ? Throw out bearing ? Just put a new m… --- ## [Tesla just released the rights to all their patents](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tesla-just-released-the-rights-to-all-their-patents/269692)
**Author:** [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2015, 1:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tesla-just-released-the-rights-to-all-their-patents/269692 "2015-01-09T13:12:46Z")
http://www.teslamotors.com/blog/all-our-patent-are-belong-you Hats off to you Mr Elon Musk. --- ## [Rate My Tire Wear](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rate-my-tire-wear/228600)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2015, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rate-my-tire-wear/228600 "2015-01-09T08:32:28Z")
I’ve had a set of Hankook Ventus AS RH07 ( http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hankook&tireModel=Ventus+AS+RH07&partnum=555VR9RH07XL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes ) on my truck and I’ve managed to get… --- ## [home brew crew?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/home-brew-crew/57894)
**Author:** [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2015, 5:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/home-brew-crew/57894 "2015-01-08T17:40:39Z")
i remember seeing a few people mention they home brew. im just getting started and im pretty excited about it. im going to buy the kit in a few hours, and have been collecting bottles for a while now lol. its tough work. … --- ## [LED headlights vs HID](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/led-headlights-vs-hid/270906)
**Author:** [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2015, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/led-headlights-vs-hid/270906 "2015-01-08T12:01:53Z")
So has anybody tried the newer generation of LED headlights? these new ones are starting to look tempting example: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-New-60W-6000LM-Set-Cree-LED-Headlight-30W-Bulbs-H11-H8-H7-H4-9003-9005-90… --- ## [TPMS cloning](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tpms-cloning/271394)
**Author:** [@d3x](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/d3x)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2015, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tpms-cloning/271394 "2015-01-07T19:18:06Z")
Anyone in the Buffalo area offer a TPMS cloning service? --- ## [Workers Comp Safety Groups](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/workers-comp-safety-groups/271410)
**Author:** [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2015, 2:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/workers-comp-safety-groups/271410 "2015-01-07T14:23:25Z")
Hey guys. Does anyone work for a small company where employees can be both an engineer AND a machinist (“legally”)? How do they handle the safety group they prescribe to? I’m the second employee so my boss is looking i… --- ## [Custom Turbo Setups and other cool Fab/Parts](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/custom-turbo-setups-and-other-cool-fab-parts/234196)
**Author:** [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2015, 11:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/custom-turbo-setups-and-other-cool-fab-parts/234196 "2015-01-07T11:16:10Z")
A link to this FB page was posted over on ls1tech and I enjoyed cheking out some of the builds. Figured this might be a nice start to the week for everyone! https://www.facebook.com/customturbosetups Post your favorit… --- ## [1400 Jags, Rovers and Minis bound for US... toast](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1400-jags-rovers-and-minis-bound-for-us-toast/271411)
**Author:** [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2015, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1400-jags-rovers-and-minis-bound-for-us-toast/271411 "2015-01-07T10:38:55Z")
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/news/a24672/there-are-1400-cars-inside-this-grounded-ship/ 1400 cars in this transporter are likely toast. \[http://roa.h-cdn.co/assets/15/02/980x490/landscape\_nrm\_1420486716-4610… --- ## [WNY crapcan racing: Chump, lemons, AER etc...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wny-crapcan-racing-chump-lemons-aer-etc/271420)
**Author:** [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2015, 9:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wny-crapcan-racing-chump-lemons-aer-etc/271420 "2015-01-07T09:28:30Z")
I have made a facebook group so people interested in anything to do with crapcan racing from the region can talk. please join and help make it awesome. https://www.facebook.com/groups/502652579876140/ --- ## [Banquet Hall/Party Room Rental](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/banquet-hall-party-room-rental/271399)
**Author:** [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2015, 6:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/banquet-hall-party-room-rental/271399 "2015-01-07T06:10:32Z")
I’m in need of some ideas for a room rental/banquet hall for a child’s birthday party. I don’t need food, I don’t need drinks. I need a space that can fit between 50-75 people and can procure for a couple hours. Thank… --- ## [Learning the ways of Boost](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/learning-the-ways-of-boost/271389)
**Author:** [@Junk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Junk)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/learning-the-ways-of-boost/271389 "2015-01-06T18:03:41Z")
Ugh. I almost don’t want to post this thread. I’m an old school no replacement for displacement guy. I’ve worked on big diesel trucks and equipment so I understand the basics, but I want to learn about turbo charging sm… [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=67) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=69)