# PittSpeed Automotive **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/c/pittspeed-automotive/16.md?page=34 [Latest](https://forums.speedlife.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.speedlife.net/categories.md) **Page:** 35 --- ## [Hard drive question](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hard-drive-question/204461)
**Author:** [@Jeff95TA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeff95TA)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2010, 4:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hard-drive-question/204461 "2010-01-07T04:10:07Z")
I’m getting a delayed write failure on the D drive at work, which made me lose the data from one of my analysis runs. Ran chkdsk and there are all kinds of bad sectors. Have a new drive on the way from Dell. Problem i… --- ## [dsm guys](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dsm-guys/204459)
**Author:** [@vw16vcabby](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vw16vcabby)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2010, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dsm-guys/204459 "2010-01-06T19:12:09Z")
are 5th gear housings known to break on 1st gen awd trannys? i see they are cheap new–like 50 bucks. just wondering what causes them to fail. --- ## [SVT Owners](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/svt-owners/204449)
**Author:** [@SD.Norm](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SD.Norm)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2010, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/svt-owners/204449 "2010-01-06T15:31:22Z")
I was wondering id there were any other SVT owners here around Pittsburgh. If you are post what it is and your build number. 2003 Focus SVT Build #1135 --- ## [Challenge the Rock.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/challenge-the-rock/204460)
**Author:** [@starboy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/starboy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2010, 12:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/challenge-the-rock/204460 "2010-01-06T12:30:43Z")
Hug the mountain. https://youtu.be/HU2ftCitvyQ --- ## [gold plating locally?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gold-plating-locally/204444)
**Author:** [@steveo27](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/steveo27)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2010, 11:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gold-plating-locally/204444 "2010-01-05T23:39:06Z")
I am looking a shop locally that does gold plating. any suggestions? i have a set of BBS RS bolts that i need gold plated, along with a few engine pieces. i havent been able to come up with anyone locally who does th… --- ## [09-10 Steelers Thread](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/09-10-steelers-thread/203483)
**Author:** [@foo714](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/foo714)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2010, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/09-10-steelers-thread/203483 "2010-01-05T16:37:32Z")
Didn’t see one in here, i figure it’s preseason, should be time to start one up. --- ## [I'm slow as usual](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/im-slow-as-usual/204452)
**Author:** [@Shaggy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shaggy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2010, 11:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/im-slow-as-usual/204452 "2010-01-05T11:50:13Z")
https://youtu.be/b9gypvoDNrM --- ## [Snowy Donuts by ME](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snowy-donuts-by-me/204424)
**Author:** [@Espo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Espo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2010, 10:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snowy-donuts-by-me/204424 "2010-01-05T10:48:12Z")
I was bored at work the other day it was snowing and I just so happened to have my quad with me. https://youtu.be/f-ry51orcl0 --- ## [can anyone here rebuild coilovers?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-anyone-here-rebuild-coilovers/204453)
**Author:** [@06se-r](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/06se-r)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 1:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-anyone-here-rebuild-coilovers/204453 "2010-01-04T13:39:30Z")
if so, i have aset of tein basic coliovers that i need rebuilt, the fronts are starting to leak, and bottom out. --- ## [Funeral home offers drunk drivers a free burial](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/funeral-home-offers-drunk-drivers-a-free-burial/204440)
**Author:** [@Shaggy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shaggy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2010, 2:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/funeral-home-offers-drunk-drivers-a-free-burial/204440 "2010-01-03T14:54:16Z")
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db\_16032/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=LMHww7Vl ROME, Ga. (AP) - Planning to drink and drive this New Year’s? A north Georgia funeral home has a deal for you. Between now and noon Thursday, driver… --- ## [Air tools](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/air-tools/204280)
**Author:** [@slomaro3.4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slomaro3.4)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 11:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/air-tools/204280 "2010-01-02T23:48:54Z")
Ok, so I have read many different views on air compressors, even on this website, but I’m still not entirely sure what would satisfy my needs, basically just run an impact wrench with around 650lb-ft. This would be the … --- ## [would you ever buy a used torque converter?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/would-you-ever-buy-a-used-torque-converter/204448)
**Author:** [@Sinner6.0L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sinner6.0L)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 8:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/would-you-ever-buy-a-used-torque-converter/204448 "2010-01-02T20:29:51Z")
I’m unsure about this. it’s a good way to save money but on a fresh rebuild it doesn’t seem like a good idea to me. who knows how much crap is in there from the other guys fluid. not to mention you really don’t know f… --- ## [need help with a LG Lotus](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-with-a-lg-lotus/204447)
**Author:** [@tom\_vito](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tom_vito)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 12:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-with-a-lg-lotus/204447 "2010-01-02T12:35:27Z")
Ok all you cell phone hacker/gurus, I need the backround / screensaver / wallpaper from an LG Lotus (sprint) cell phone. Its the same backround that is on the Lotus’ web page, but I cant seem to get it either. Its a curv… --- ## [Power Hour!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-hour/204425)
**Author:** [@Espo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Espo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 11:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-hour/204425 "2010-01-02T11:45:43Z")
So about a year ago my buddies were living in Philly, and decided to make “power hour” songs, 60 seconds each. So we created 60 original songs, put them on a CD and had a power hour with them, every time the song change… --- ## [Wheelie Drags](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheelie-drags/204435)
**Author:** [@Shaggy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shaggy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 10:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheelie-drags/204435 "2010-01-02T10:23:52Z")
https://youtu.be/Mya2no7nJvg --- ## [ATTN: FLYINGLOW, and Shaggy...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/attn-flyinglow-and-shaggy/202099)
**Author:** [@foxrus14](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/foxrus14)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 1:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/attn-flyinglow-and-shaggy/202099 "2010-01-02T01:50:03Z")
you two always talk about banging easy chicks… http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/w4m/1060098180.html Time to shit or get off the pot…:beer: --- ## [green (28),](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/green-28/204439)
**Author:** [@bgblockelcamino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bgblockelcamino)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 8:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/green-28/204439 "2010-01-01T08:54:41Z")
happy birthday :beer: --- ## [Where are the good auto auctions around Pittsburgh?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-are-the-good-auto-auctions-around-pittsburgh/204433)
**Author:** [@ssdragon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ssdragon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2009, 3:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-are-the-good-auto-auctions-around-pittsburgh/204433 "2009-12-31T15:18:44Z")
I know there used to be one in west mifflin and I know there is the goodwill one too. I cant find any info online about the west mifflin one though. Is it still in business? Any others close? --- ## [I so want this](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-so-want-this/204426)
**Author:** [@electronBLUESS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/electronBLUESS)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2009, 10:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-so-want-this/204426 "2009-12-31T10:40:06Z")
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-hybrids/1205046-5-3-luv-truck.html --- ## [Mugshots of the decade](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mugshots-of-the-decade/204441)
**Author:** [@Shaggy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shaggy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2009, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mugshots-of-the-decade/204441 "2009-12-30T18:24:35Z")
:rofl: :rofl: The civilians are the funniest http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2009/1230094mugdecade1.html --- ## [New guy from IUP/Greensburg](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-guy-from-iup-greensburg/204302)
**Author:** [@Nicoli06](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nicoli06)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2009, 2:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-guy-from-iup-greensburg/204302 "2009-12-30T14:39:02Z")
whats up pittspeed. Just registered tonight. My names Nic and im from Greensburg, but currently live at IUP. I drive a 2008 Civic LX 5MT. mostly stock for now, hopefully starting my build in the spring. I have too … --- ## [Hi all - new guy from Springdale](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hi-all-new-guy-from-springdale/204373)
**Author:** [@skier74](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/skier74)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2009, 1:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hi-all-new-guy-from-springdale/204373 "2009-12-30T13:13:10Z")
Hey all, Just registered here, looks like a nice site. Not really new too the modding thing. I did have a 98 corolla which I played around with (exhaust, intake, audio, etc.etc). I eventually bought my 07 Altima which… --- ## [Newbe Sayin Hey..](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newbe-sayin-hey/204148)
**Author:** [@c10addict](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/c10addict)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2009, 1:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newbe-sayin-hey/204148 "2009-12-30T13:12:41Z")
Whats up everyone?? Always lurked and figured it was time to jump on the forum… I have a bunch of old bagged chevy trucks… I will get some pics up soon… --- ## [whats up?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-up/204423)
**Author:** [@gizmoto187](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/gizmoto187)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2009, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-up/204423 "2009-12-30T13:11:10Z")
whats up im jansen (gizmo) im currently in tacoma WA stationed at Fort Lewis, looking at getting outta the army in about 5 months lookin at moving closer to home trying to see what the car scene is like in the burgh, i d… --- ## [New to PittSpeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-pittspeed/204418)
**Author:** [@Matty\_K](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Matty_K)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2009, 1:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-pittspeed/204418 "2009-12-30T13:10:48Z")
Hello. My name’s Matt and decided to join PITTSPEED to see other car enthusiast and get some info about shops and meets and things like that. --- ## [Garage project - done!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/garage-project-done/203643)
**Author:** [@Jeff95TA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeff95TA)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2009, 1:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/garage-project-done/203643 "2009-12-30T13:10:04Z")
Drywall is up, mudded, and sanded. \[http://www.pittspeed.com/uploaded/IMG\_0171.JPG\] \[http://www.pittspeed.com/uploaded/IMG\_0172.JPG\] \[http://www.pittspeed.com/uploaded/IMG\_0173b.JPG\] \[http://www.pittspeed.com/uploade… --- ## [New Motorola droid eris (Need help)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-motorola-droid-eris-need-help/204434)
**Author:** [@BigMack\_Srt8](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigMack_Srt8)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2009, 9:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-motorola-droid-eris-need-help/204434 "2009-12-30T09:56:00Z")
Well lets just say i got a crackhead’s price on a new one so i went and got it activated and have been playing with it ever since. I was going to just get the droid itself because its better but my contract isnt up for 5… --- ## [How old?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-old/204375)
**Author:** [@kilmer420](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kilmer420)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2009, 7:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-old/204375 "2009-12-30T07:27:49Z")
http://www.newschannel9.com/news/year-987196-old-christmas.html --- ## [cheek's new off road vehicle](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cheeks-new-off-road-vehicle/204431)
**Author:** [@Quik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quik)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2009, 7:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cheeks-new-off-road-vehicle/204431 "2009-12-30T07:14:56Z")
http://www.theturboforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=135810.0 --- ## [03 Evo 8 tune results](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/03-evo-8-tune-results/204394)
**Author:** [@turbob16](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbob16)\ **Replies:** 159\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2009, 6:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/03-evo-8-tune-results/204394 "2009-12-30T06:56:43Z")
Tuned a 03 Evo 8 the other night, mods were: bc 272 cams, exhaust (with cat), pump gas, baseline pull with prior tune was 287whp, 263tq at 24psi. Final numbers at 25psi were 331awhp, 311wtq I believe. Not bad for pump ga… [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/pittspeed-automotive/16.md?page=33) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/pittspeed-automotive/16.md?page=35)