# NYSpeed Automotive **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=90 [Latest](https://forums.speedlife.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.speedlife.net/categories.md) **Page:** 91 --- ## [Mercedes Split Turbo](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mercedes-split-turbo/268977)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2014, 7:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mercedes-split-turbo/268977 "2014-04-22T19:13:54Z")
Very cool F1 tech here: https://youtu.be/NuBB2F6IutQ Road car potential? Maybe some day. --- ## [Found lost dog, Town of Tonawanda, long hair male pekingese](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/found-lost-dog-town-of-tonawanda-long-hair-male-pekingese/269090)
**Author:** [@AShort](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AShort)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2014, 4:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/found-lost-dog-town-of-tonawanda-long-hair-male-pekingese/269090 "2014-04-20T16:00:45Z")
Anyone in the Town of Tonawanda Lincoln Park/Kenilworth area lose their dog? Or maybe a neighbor? Currently have a small (what I believe) long hair male pekingese mix, black and white at my house, super friendly. He was … --- ## [Bing, can you drift your M3 better that this?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bing-can-you-drift-your-m3-better-that-this/269047)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2014, 11:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bing-can-you-drift-your-m3-better-that-this/269047 "2014-04-19T23:37:32Z")
After re-reading / watching the videos in this thread http://www.nyspeed.com/showthread.php?224415 \[MENTION=174\]bing\[/MENTION\] will you be trying to drift your M3 this year? Hopefully you won’t end up like this guy… :ee… --- ## [Toronto Ripley's Aquarium](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/toronto-ripleys-aquarium/269067)
**Author:** [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2014, 1:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/toronto-ripleys-aquarium/269067 "2014-04-19T13:57:51Z")
Going to take a quick day trip up there tomorrow with the family. Any suggestions for other stuff to check out, places to park etc? Going to buy tickets online for the aquarium and CN Tower. Beyond that I have no plans … --- ## [Athletes/Athletic people please step in.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/athletes-athletic-people-please-step-in/268804)
**Author:** [@Hass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hass)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2014, 5:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/athletes-athletic-people-please-step-in/268804 "2014-04-19T05:36:30Z")
Where do you find a doctor that specializes in athletes? I thought they were called Sports Medicine primary care doctors. So I call up an office (Dr. John Leddy/Scott Darling) and this wonderful lady named Meg tells me… --- ## [Fundraiser for Julien Lamb](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fundraiser-for-julien-lamb/269076)
**Author:** [@manhagen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/manhagen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fundraiser-for-julien-lamb/269076 "2014-04-18T19:14:27Z")
Hey all, Last year for Great Lakes GTG we did a fundraiser for my little buddy Julien. This year I haven’t managed to devote the time to orchestrate a show, and Erie is hosting GL so I wanted to setup this site for fun… --- ## [136mph Drift](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/136mph-drift/269070)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 12:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/136mph-drift/269070 "2014-04-18T12:23:08Z")
This is just an awesome clip: https://vimeo.com/80313894 --- ## [possible free truck, question on NYS inspection (rust)...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/possible-free-truck-question-on-nys-inspection-rust/269074)
**Author:** [@LittleBunnyFooFoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LittleBunnyFooFoo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 6:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/possible-free-truck-question-on-nys-inspection-rust/269074 "2014-04-18T06:54:03Z")
Truck is an 89 C1500. Nothing special. PO’s took care of it and can’t stomach sending it to the yard if it could be resurrected. Car has been used as a farm truck, then parked for about a year. However, the body is pret… --- ## [Google Glass](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/google-glass/269033)
**Author:** [@suzukiriderman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/suzukiriderman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2014, 9:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/google-glass/269033 "2014-04-17T21:06:43Z")
Is anybody on here getting Google Glass tomorrow? --- ## [lawnmower/generator gas tank cleaning?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lawnmower-generator-gas-tank-cleaning/269053)
**Author:** [@mark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mark)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2014, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lawnmower-generator-gas-tank-cleaning/269053 "2014-04-17T18:45:28Z")
I got a free generator last summer, never ran it, its small, an older coleman 2200 watt one. friend said it didn’t run. I tore into it sunday night and I found out why it didn’t run, the intake valve took forever to cl… --- ## [Lotus USA Presentation - RIT](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-usa-presentation-rit/268981)
**Author:** [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2014, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-usa-presentation-rit/268981 "2014-04-16T18:04:09Z")
The Formula SAE team is hosting Gregg Peterson of Lotus USA. Will be a ~75 min talk with Q&A after. \[disclaimer, I’m using google+ for image hosting, not sure if it will work\] Designing a Lightweight and Fuel Effici… --- ## [Car Show - 2nd Annual QuickFish Car Show 6/14/14](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-show-2nd-annual-quickfish-car-show-6-14-14/269055)
**Author:** [@KENLUDE97](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KENLUDE97)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2014, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-show-2nd-annual-quickfish-car-show-6-14-14/269055 "2014-04-16T09:55:56Z")
We conduct this car show to raise money to send kids to bible camp. ALL $ that is raised goes directly to sending kids to camp, so you can feel good about your $ and time going to a good cause. I know its a little far … --- ## [Usually you stop when the tires blow...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/usually-you-stop-when-the-tires-blow/233951)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2014, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/usually-you-stop-when-the-tires-blow/233951 "2014-04-15T19:56:21Z")
Not this guy: https://youtu.be/unwujSVpZwA --- ## [The 2014 Camaro Looks Better...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-2014-camaro-looks-better/229550)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2014, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-2014-camaro-looks-better/229550 "2014-04-15T14:40:48Z")
They got rid of the terrible chrome tail lights and improved the front end IMO. :tup: \[http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=489647&d=1364312054\] \[http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attachment.php?attach… --- ## [Attn NYSpeed Jobseekers / Landlords / Homeowners: looking for a good handyman](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/attn-nyspeed-jobseekers-landlords-homeowners-looking-for-a-good-handyman/268975)
**Author:** [@Jim1234664](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jim1234664)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2014, 9:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/attn-nyspeed-jobseekers-landlords-homeowners-looking-for-a-good-handyman/268975 "2014-04-14T21:44:04Z")
So I have 8 units in the city, I also have a full time job and another side business I’m currently trying to get off the ground. I self manage my rentals and that has been fine until recently when 3 units are going vaca… --- ## [Joined the P-car club](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/joined-the-p-car-club/227614)
**Author:** [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2014, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/joined-the-p-car-club/227614 "2014-04-14T18:34:27Z")
2012 has been a pretty good year for me so far, so I thought I’d end it by treating myself. :tup: 2005 Base Carrera pretty well optioned (Sport Chrono, PASM, Bose stereo, etc.) Haven’t had a chance to take any good pic… --- ## [2014 Automotive Event Calendar](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2014-automotive-event-calendar/268860)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2014, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2014-automotive-event-calendar/268860 "2014-04-14T12:39:43Z")
I’ve been attempting to consolidate a calendar of automotive events for my own use this summer and decided to throw it into a format for you guys here. I’ve tried to include all of the BIG events that I can think of but … --- ## [Roll Out to Reach Out](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/roll-out-to-reach-out/269011)
**Author:** [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2014, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/roll-out-to-reach-out/269011 "2014-04-14T10:10:48Z")
Anyone going? :tspry: \[http://www.slipstreamre.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/rollout-to-reach-out.jpg\] REGISTER HERE: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=qjve6bnab&oeidk=a07e8wzkzzcc9ebf8aa FB Even… --- ## [NYI Opening Day 4/19](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyi-opening-day-4-19/269024)
**Author:** [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2014, 6:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyi-opening-day-4-19/269024 "2014-04-14T06:15:14Z")
Anyone going?? --- ## [The sea was angry that day my friends....](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-sea-was-angry-that-day-my-friends/269010)
**Author:** [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2014, 12:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-sea-was-angry-that-day-my-friends/269010 "2014-04-13T12:28:08Z")
Like an old man trying to return soup at a deli. https://youtu.be/38jDQkkaxT8 --- ## [Fertilizer spreader settings not right, validate my thinking...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fertilizer-spreader-settings-not-right-validate-my-thinking/269008)
**Author:** [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2014, 5:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fertilizer-spreader-settings-not-right-validate-my-thinking/269008 "2014-04-13T05:13:07Z")
My front yard is approximately 14,000 sq ft. I bought a 42 pound bag of fertilizer which says to put it down at 3 pounds per 1,000 sq ft, with an average covering of 14,000 sq ft. Easy, one bag should be exact for my fro… --- ## [Another summer tire decision thread v. Mazdaspeed3](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-summer-tire-decision-thread-v-mazdaspeed3/269003)
**Author:** [@9ONA3OOZX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/9ONA3OOZX)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2014, 12:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-summer-tire-decision-thread-v-mazdaspeed3/269003 "2014-04-12T12:29:16Z")
(I couldn’t find any sticky regarding tire decision threads, so feel free to lock/move/merge/scold if need be) I’m finally done burning up the garbage Dunlop SP Sport 2050 tires that came with the car. Got maybe 15K mil… --- ## [recommended auto body shops buffalo](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommended-auto-body-shops-buffalo/268922)
**Author:** [@3series](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/3series)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2014, 11:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommended-auto-body-shops-buffalo/268922 "2014-04-12T11:18:27Z")
Can anyone on the forums recommended a good autobody shop i want to get my front and back bumper repaired from rock chips etc and also it was recently backed into. I went to Licatta auto-body and another body shop down t… --- ## [Lithuanian Foam Car](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lithuanian-foam-car/268994)
**Author:** [@JDMSIR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JDMSIR)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2014, 7:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lithuanian-foam-car/268994 "2014-04-12T07:59:20Z")
http://imgur.com/a/A3MOI Ugly as hell but neat build out of foam. --- ## [Chipmunk removal, need your help please!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chipmunk-removal-need-your-help-please/268956)
**Author:** [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2014, 6:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chipmunk-removal-need-your-help-please/268956 "2014-04-12T06:53:10Z")
So I know this is a section to not talk about our Legacy but didnt know where else to post this. My family has been dealing with one damn Chipmunk messing around with the garage, digging holes outside, and now appa… --- ## [Guess I'm back in the market for a new car (if you can read this flip me over)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/guess-im-back-in-the-market-for-a-new-car-if-you-can-read-this-flip-me-over/268870)
**Author:** [@slo\_ride](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slo_ride)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2014, 4:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/guess-im-back-in-the-market-for-a-new-car-if-you-can-read-this-flip-me-over/268870 "2014-04-12T04:56:10Z")
headed out this morning on a quick assignment for my wife (who luckily was not in the car being 8 months pregnant and all). arrived at an intersection near my house where there is a 2 way stop at a reasonably busy truck… --- ## [Tim Bosma case](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tim-bosma-case/230658)
**Author:** [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2014, 7:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tim-bosma-case/230658 "2014-04-11T19:54:13Z")
LINK Anyone following this? It’s big news around here… well to do dude goes to sell truck, a few dudes come by to look at it, dude goes missing. first arrest is a young guy from a very wealthy aviating family (Dellen … --- ## [The most expensive cars to insure in 2014](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-most-expensive-cars-to-insure-in-2014/268972)
**Author:** [@BOBBYGRV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BOBBYGRV)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2014, 12:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-most-expensive-cars-to-insure-in-2014/268972 "2014-04-11T12:57:52Z")
\[TABLE=“class: datatable1”\] Nissan GT-R Track Edition $3,169 BMW M6 $3,065 Mercedes-Benz CL550 4Matic AWD $3,019 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT $2,986 Porsche Panamera Turbo S $2,970 Audi R8 5.2 Spyder … --- ## [nyspeed engineers, how has school really helped you?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-engineers-how-has-school-really-helped-you/76253)
**Author:** [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2014, 9:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-engineers-how-has-school-really-helped-you/76253 "2014-04-11T09:39:30Z")
please dont dick up this thread my friends, and fellow students, and myself are getting very close to graduating, and i can say that several of us are getting worried what im worried about is being successful in the wo… --- ## [Started with a Forester now I'm here.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/started-with-a-forester-now-im-here/234345)
**Author:** [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2014, 6:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/started-with-a-forester-now-im-here/234345 "2014-04-11T06:52:36Z")
So I said I wanted something fun now for winter and not the Forester. That’s exactly what I did. Picked up on Christmas Eve as a Christmas gift to myself, 2005 Subaru Legacy GT 5spd with 79,000 miles. First turbo c… [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=89) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=91)