# NYSpeed Automotive **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=80 [Latest](https://forums.speedlife.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.speedlife.net/categories.md) **Page:** 81 --- ## [Tell me which you'd choose?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tell-me-which-youd-choose/270097)
**Author:** [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2014, 11:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tell-me-which-youd-choose/270097 "2014-08-15T11:04:16Z")
The tires that came on my 06 F150 are probably not going to be the best choice for the coming winter, not to mention they’re a little bit hard and rough as tires go. I think I decided what new tire will best fit my needs… --- ## [I need somebody at ub right now..](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-somebody-at-ub-right-now/270305)
**Author:** [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2014, 8:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-somebody-at-ub-right-now/270305 "2014-08-15T08:58:30Z")
Anybody on North campus? PM me your cell please --- ## [X Pipe on a V-Twin](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/x-pipe-on-a-v-twin/270312)
**Author:** [@LUC1F3R](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUC1F3R)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2014, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/x-pipe-on-a-v-twin/270312 "2014-08-15T07:22:40Z")
Anyone have thoughts on whether this is worth it? It would be for a Buell 1125cr, I’m not looking for more power just a better sound. I don’t see any companies making a system with a x pipe which makes me think it either… --- ## [Rexel Super Tool Day - Advance Notice 8/15 10:30-1:30 (Free Lunch)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rexel-super-tool-day-advance-notice-8-15-10-30-1-30-free-lunch/231358)
**Author:** [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2014, 4:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rexel-super-tool-day-advance-notice-8-15-10-30-1-30-free-lunch/231358 "2014-08-15T04:27:35Z")
So my company has this marketing thing they do. Truck loads of tools show up and we sell them at minimal profit or even a loss to get new customers and people to stop in and see what we can offer. This is a great opportu… --- ## [IXION Windowless Jet](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ixion-windowless-jet/270296)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2014, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ixion-windowless-jet/270296 "2014-08-14T19:05:44Z")
This would be an amazing flight: https://vimeo.com/78458486 --- ## [Looking for contractor to replace tub/shower](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-contractor-to-replace-tub-shower/270304)
**Author:** [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2014, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-contractor-to-replace-tub-shower/270304 "2014-08-14T12:01:38Z")
Posting this for my mom. She’s looking to have her existing tub and shower surround replaced. Thinking just a good quality molded plastic/fiberglass surround and new tub. Figured I’d post here and see if anyone has some … --- ## [Anyone living in the UK right now? I need a favor.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-living-in-the-uk-right-now-i-need-a-favor/270298)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2014, 7:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-living-in-the-uk-right-now-i-need-a-favor/270298 "2014-08-14T07:11:10Z")
I’m trying to make a purchase but the company will only ship within the UK. I need to ship it to a middleman then schedule return service from UPS, who then would pick it up and get it to me in the US. Anyone? :slight\_s… --- ## [93 w/ 10% ethanol compared to 91 no ethanol](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/93-w-10-ethanol-compared-to-91-no-ethanol/270284)
**Author:** [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2014, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/93-w-10-ethanol-compared-to-91-no-ethanol/270284 "2014-08-13T19:52:40Z")
I know that 93 octane is better gas than 91 octane. What’s the difference between 93 octane with 10% ethanol and 91 octane with no ethanol? From my understanding, ethanol creates more carbon build up. (could be wrong… --- ## [went out for some cantalope........](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-out-for-some-cantalope/270233)
**Author:** [@Mr\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mr_T)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2014, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-out-for-some-cantalope/270233 "2014-08-13T18:04:40Z")
and bought this…lucky # 20. 2013 scion Fr-s. By far my favorite car ive ever owned. Perfect balance of power, handling, decent gas mileage,etc. Literally has everything Id want in a car .\[http://i196.photobucket.com/al… --- ## [Robin Williams' Life & Suicide](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/robin-williams-life-suicide/270288)
**Author:** [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2014, 3:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/robin-williams-life-suicide/270288 "2014-08-13T15:04:25Z")
old news i know. firstly, this a great great monologue: But there are two different messages out there and 99% of them are this: Robin Williams’s death: a reminder that suicide and depression are not se… --- ## [School me on the G8 variants](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/school-me-on-the-g8-variants/270272)
**Author:** [@08GT500](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/08GT500)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2014, 1:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/school-me-on-the-g8-variants/270272 "2014-08-13T13:51:07Z")
I’m considering the Pontiac G8 as a daily but it seems only the GXP has a manual? Any info on the different models would be awesome. Any other v8 manuals with 4 doors I should consider? Thanks --- ## [Which is stronger and WHY: wheel studs or bolts](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-stronger-and-why-wheel-studs-or-bolts/161136)
**Author:** [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2014, 9:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-stronger-and-why-wheel-studs-or-bolts/161136 "2014-08-12T09:15:15Z")
So with my recent BMW adventure barely starting off (car isnt even in the states yet, wtf) I am already getting grief from one of my friends coughharvboi05cough about switching it to have regular studs/nuts instead of bo… --- ## [Model S Dyno Chart: 4,300+ Torque, Linear HP](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/model-s-dyno-chart-4-300-torque-linear-hp/270273)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2014, 6:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/model-s-dyno-chart-4-300-torque-linear-hp/270273 "2014-08-12T06:52:56Z")
Dyno chart! 2,000 ft/lbs, which is apparently the maximum this dyno can read, lol. Obviously an error but look at that curve… or lack of a curve. \[http://www.dragtimes.com/images\_dyno/26718-2013-Tesla-Model-S-Dyno.jpg\] … --- ## [Hope nobody is planning a vacation to Hawaii soon...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hope-nobody-is-planning-a-vacation-to-hawaii-soon/270239)
**Author:** [@BOBBYGRV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BOBBYGRV)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2014, 6:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hope-nobody-is-planning-a-vacation-to-hawaii-soon/270239 "2014-08-12T06:48:50Z")
\[http://drudge.tw/1AXFPFk\] --- ## [Don't try this stunt in your Q50...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dont-try-this-stunt-in-your-q50/270247)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2014, 8:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dont-try-this-stunt-in-your-q50/270247 "2014-08-11T20:04:17Z")
… Although it’s crazy that there isn’t a seat sensor to override the system! Autonomous Cars are pretty close: https://youtu.be/zY\_zqEmKV1k --- ## [Concrete Grill and Counter](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/concrete-grill-and-counter/270275)
**Author:** [@LUC1F3R](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUC1F3R)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2014, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/concrete-grill-and-counter/270275 "2014-08-11T13:34:25Z")
Getting ready to build this adjacent to my patio, all concrete. Question is whether to go with a 2" thick wall or 3"…1/2" welded rebar set in 48" deep pilings will be the backbone. \[http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c35… --- ## [Recommendations for A/C Repair in Hamburg?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommendations-for-a-c-repair-in-hamburg/270267)
**Author:** [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2014, 5:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommendations-for-a-c-repair-in-hamburg/270267 "2014-08-10T17:25:55Z")
Im having some A/C issues apparently at my hamburg rental…any recommendations for who can take a look to diagnose and fix an issue? It sounds like the condenser may need to be replaced. Thanks in advance! –Josh --- ## [Tony Stewart kills competitor in Rochester???](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tony-stewart-kills-competitor-in-rochester/270264)
**Author:** [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2014, 6:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tony-stewart-kills-competitor-in-rochester/270264 "2014-08-10T06:43:55Z")
WATKINS GLEN, NY - NASCAR Sprint Cup star Tony Stewart was involved in a crash late Saturday night at Canandaigua Motorsports Park near Rochester, N.Y., that resulted in the death of a 20 year old dirt track racer. … --- ## [Wth: 2-3 guys for 2 hrs. $60 each](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wth-2-3-guys-for-2-hrs-60-each/270254)
**Author:** [@suzukiriderman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/suzukiriderman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2014, 6:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wth-2-3-guys-for-2-hrs-60-each/270254 "2014-08-09T18:26:16Z")
I’m looking for help to clean out a project were working on. It will be (Monday morning at 8:00 am) the location is in Snyder but we will meet at my shop on Vulcan in Tonawanda at 8am. My industrial vac. Is down so I n… --- ## [Motorcycle Mecca has come!!!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motorcycle-mecca-has-come/32465)
**Author:** [@Rx3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Rx3)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2014, 6:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motorcycle-mecca-has-come/32465 "2014-08-09T06:18:16Z")
Red Bull Indianapolis GP tickets: Ticket orders are being accepted now for the inaugural Red Bull Indianapolis GP on Sept. 14, 2008. Orders can be placed either online at www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com or by mai… --- ## [winter storage questions.Have 5000sqft heated warehouse and looking to rent out](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/winter-storage-questions-have-5000sqft-heated-warehouse-and-looking-to-rent-out/270198)
**Author:** [@misteroman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/misteroman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2014, 9:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/winter-storage-questions-have-5000sqft-heated-warehouse-and-looking-to-rent-out/270198 "2014-08-08T21:22:26Z")
As posted above, I have an approximate 100x50 open span warehouse that doesn’t seem to want to rent and figured I would just store cars, bikes and boats in it… Has a brand new roof on it so no worries of leaking. Also i… --- ## [So, I have the greatest friends ever.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-have-the-greatest-friends-ever/224534)
**Author:** [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2014, 1:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-have-the-greatest-friends-ever/224534 "2014-08-08T13:33:26Z")
I’ve had a pretty shitty year. Between my mom dying of cancer in October, and my best friend dying in a car accident a few weeks ago, things have been pretty rough for me lately. I’m getting married in a week and a half… --- ## [The GM Recall \*Now EVERY new-gen Camaro\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-gm-recall-now-every-new-gen-camaro/268716)
**Author:** [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2014, 6:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-gm-recall-now-every-new-gen-camaro/268716 "2014-08-08T06:17:30Z")
faulty ignition switches moving into accessory causing engine to shut off and airbags to not deploy in the event of an impact caused by the engine shutting off. so… they’re blaming what like 31 deaths on this going back… --- ## [Best times to buy a new vehicle](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-times-to-buy-a-new-vehicle/270232)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2014, 5:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-times-to-buy-a-new-vehicle/270232 "2014-08-07T05:19:50Z")
Interesting graphic. Buy a car in August on a Sunday, lol. Typically, because of seasonality and model-year changeovers, the end of summer is the best time to buy a new car because dealers are trying to clear out their… --- ## [Don't get this virus vCryptolocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dont-get-this-virus-vcryptolocker/233252)
**Author:** [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2014, 9:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dont-get-this-virus-vcryptolocker/233252 "2014-08-06T09:43:34Z")
Cliffs: virus encrypts \*.odt, \*.ods, \*.odp, \*.odm, \*.odc, \*.odb, \*.doc, \*.docx, \*.docm, \*.wps, \*.xls, \*.xlsx, \*.xlsm, \*.xlsb, \*.xlk, \*.ppt, \*.pptx, \*.pptm, \*.mdb, \*.accdb, \*.pst, \*.dwg, \*.dxf, \*.dxg, \*.wpd, \*.rtf, \*.wb2,… --- ## [DotA 2 - The International 4](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dota-2-the-international-4/270057)
**Author:** [@Event](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Event)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2014, 6:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dota-2-the-international-4/270057 "2014-08-06T06:58:00Z")
Any DotA players on here? With a prize pool approaching $11 million I’m surprised this isn’t getting more hype; it’s the biggest prize pool in video game history that even surpasses the masters, for comparison. For thos… --- ## [How not to launch your boat](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-not-to-launch-your-boat/53176)
**Author:** [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2014, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-not-to-launch-your-boat/53176 "2014-08-05T18:45:00Z")
The wife and I decided to skip work today and hang out with our friends visiting from NC. Went out this morning for a quick boat ride before the storms got here. As we’re racing back trying to beat the rain to Niawanda P… --- ## [Finally made it fawking happen!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-made-it-fawking-happen/270214)
**Author:** [@mindless](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mindless)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2014, 4:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-made-it-fawking-happen/270214 "2014-08-05T16:40:33Z")
Well after about a year and a half of looking 2 sales falling though I finally got myself a damn house. Was pretty hush hush about it, after what happened to the last one(seller backed out week before closing date) I di… --- ## [Half million people without water in Ohio](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/half-million-people-without-water-in-ohio/270209)
**Author:** [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2014, 6:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/half-million-people-without-water-in-ohio/270209 "2014-08-05T06:41:51Z")
Not sure if anyone heard about this with the wall to wall Bills coverage, but just 240 miles up Lake Erie there is a toxic algae bloom that has shut off tap water to half a million people in OH. Can’t drink it, can’t bat… --- ## [Diagnostic help: Clutch issue '09 legacy 5mt](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diagnostic-help-clutch-issue-09-legacy-5mt/270181)
**Author:** [@maxwell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/maxwell)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2014, 6:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diagnostic-help-clutch-issue-09-legacy-5mt/270181 "2014-08-04T06:37:55Z")
So, I had posted a similar thread in BuffScoob, but I wanted to open this up here too… Specs:2009 Subaru Legacy 5mt ~81k miles Problem:I know for a fact either my slave or clutch master cyl is failing (or both) sympto… [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=79) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=81)