# Shift518 Automotive **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/c/shift518-automotive/19.md?page=158 [Latest](https://forums.speedlife.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.speedlife.net/categories.md) **Page:** 159 --- ## [People are going off the deep end](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/people-are-going-off-the-deep-end/259833)
**Author:** [@JVG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JVG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2011, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/people-are-going-off-the-deep-end/259833 "2011-08-07T16:19:19Z")
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44051755/ns/us\_news-crime\_and\_courts/#.Tj7vCmG-2So --- ## [Boxersix DO NOT VIEW THIS](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boxersix-do-not-view-this/259820)
**Author:** [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2011, 3:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boxersix-do-not-view-this/259820 "2011-08-07T15:56:17Z")
Mr. Bean killed a McLaren F1 http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/44030794 --- ## [NYC V2.0...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyc-v2-0/259784)
**Author:** [@KillerBlackbird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KillerBlackbird)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2011, 1:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyc-v2-0/259784 "2011-08-07T13:19:14Z")
As I stated in a previous thread, myself, aero93, his GF, and anonymous CP went to NYC last Friday/Saturday. We stayed at the Trump Soho which is, and probably will be, the best place I have ever stayed in - it was my b… --- ## [Return to Milltown 5 - hotrod/ratrod show - pics](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/return-to-milltown-5-hotrod-ratrod-show-pics/259818)
**Author:** [@RTrac1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RTrac1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2011, 10:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/return-to-milltown-5-hotrod-ratrod-show-pics/259818 "2011-08-07T10:02:53Z")
Drove out to Sturbridge, MA today for the Return to Milltown show. lots of sick rods out there, probably going to be my next habit after I give up the rock crawling thing :lol pics… http://leded.com/Milltown2011/page1.… --- ## [inject $3 trillion itll fix itself](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/inject-3-trillion-itll-fix-itself/259764)
**Author:** [@pitman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pitman)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2011, 5:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/inject-3-trillion-itll-fix-itself/259764 "2011-08-07T05:22:49Z")
damn more debt. govt is about to default? have no fear useless paper money is here. our govt needs help. like a book titled how to run a country for dumies. --- ## [Death at the Dragon.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/death-at-the-dragon/259776)
**Author:** [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2011, 10:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/death-at-the-dragon/259776 "2011-08-06T22:29:11Z")
Crash on ‘Dragon’ claims biker after motorcycle collides with tractor-trailer By Iva Butler A motorcyclist died of injuries he suffered Wednesday morning when his bike collided with a flatbed tractor-trailer … --- ## [im not racist but i have a question.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/im-not-racist-but-i-have-a-question/259780)
**Author:** [@lconrad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lconrad)\ **Replies:** 186\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2011, 8:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/im-not-racist-but-i-have-a-question/259780 "2011-08-06T20:06:42Z")
While I was walking through the mall, I passed by a brown person that had a tattoo on their chest that said “brown pride”. Why the Fuck is it ok??? Why is it not ok for me to have a tattoo on my chest that says “white pr… --- ## [Posted these in the FS section, but reposting here](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/posted-these-in-the-fs-section-but-reposting-here/259817)
**Author:** [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2011, 7:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/posted-these-in-the-fs-section-but-reposting-here/259817 "2011-08-06T19:23:15Z")
selling these gloves i have they have been worn once but they didnt fit the way i would like them to. no issues. price isnt firm, but dont beat me up too much http://shift518.com/showthread.php?t=25370 --- ## [1500hp corvette vs 1200hp viper](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1500hp-corvette-vs-1200hp-viper/259813)
**Author:** [@SSmokinn\_SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SSmokinn_SS)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2011, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1500hp-corvette-vs-1200hp-viper/259813 "2011-08-06T17:23:41Z")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXzxKdkFPnM --- ## [1200 HP Viper Vs. Mullet GT.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1200-hp-viper-vs-mullet-gt/259814)
**Author:** [@DeathbyRT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DeathbyRT)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2011, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1200-hp-viper-vs-mullet-gt/259814 "2011-08-06T16:12:03Z")
Think the gt owner is the same dude who was flipping out in his car in previous vids when he was losing. Two awesome cars! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbXerFzbMfY&feature=youtube\_gdata\_player --- ## [Real life final destination.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/real-life-final-destination/259772)
**Author:** [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2011, 3:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/real-life-final-destination/259772 "2011-08-06T15:02:58Z")
youtu.be/8dkeAj85LLA& If you’re short on time fast forward to 1:20 :ohnoes --- ## [Manual CTT adjustment?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/manual-ctt-adjustment/259812)
**Author:** [@imported\_FULLBLOWN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_FULLBLOWN)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2011, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/manual-ctt-adjustment/259812 "2011-08-06T14:20:55Z")
Any body have experience adjusting manual cam chain tensionors? I tried to do the quick fix with the stock tensionor on my Kawi to get rid of some of the “kawi click”, and wasnt sure if i overtightened it or not. So I … --- ## [Partying at a casino overnight next Fri (Aug 5th), might have room, lmk if interested](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/partying-at-a-casino-overnight-next-fri-aug-5th-might-have-room-lmk-if-interested/259694)
**Author:** [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2011, 1:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/partying-at-a-casino-overnight-next-fri-aug-5th-might-have-room-lmk-if-interested/259694 "2011-08-06T13:18:52Z")
JDaniels and I are going to Nichols, NY to the Tioga Downs Casino to party and see my friends nationally-accredited tribute band (Poison/Motley tribute). There is a chance that I’ll have room for 1-2 people (waiting to h… --- ## [Pocono speeway bound..look for sign on tv.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pocono-speeway-bound-look-for-sign-on-tv/259805)
**Author:** [@MikeyB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MikeyB)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2011, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pocono-speeway-bound-look-for-sign-on-tv/259805 "2011-08-06T12:38:32Z")
Im sitting off turn 3 in front row as i have been for years but i brought a sign that says shift518 to hang next to my jr flag.Figure it may get noticed under cautions or initial warm up laps.Ok im beat everyone behave u… --- ## [Rider Narrowly Avoids Head On Crash With A Car - Oh SH\*T](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rider-narrowly-avoids-head-on-crash-with-a-car-oh-sh-t/259706)
**Author:** [@HiSpeed48](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HiSpeed48)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2011, 10:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rider-narrowly-avoids-head-on-crash-with-a-car-oh-sh-t/259706 "2011-08-05T22:20:22Z")
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=d5e\_1312033470 This guy either has reflexes like a cat or was just a lucky SOB ps- how do i embed videos? --- ## [e90 M3 (ITBs) with velocity stacks](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/e90-m3-itbs-with-velocity-stacks/259782)
**Author:** [@kramerbuccs24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kramerbuccs24)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2011, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/e90-m3-itbs-with-velocity-stacks/259782 "2011-08-05T18:58:36Z")
I guess FMU just finalized their velocity stack setup. Go to 2:00 in for a dyno pull and in-car vids. Sounds pretty sweet. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GAbgqz4yGs --- ## [Brake pad / rotor selection help](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/brake-pad-rotor-selection-help/259788)
**Author:** [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2011, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/brake-pad-rotor-selection-help/259788 "2011-08-05T18:50:48Z")
Trace’s moms pile of fucking garbage Chevy eats a set of rotors every 2 years. Truck isn’t driven every day but at least once a week. Occasionally tows a camper that has elec brakes. Last time i put factory GM garbage o… --- ## [Lebanon Valley August 3rd](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lebanon-valley-august-3rd/259726)
**Author:** [@Bleez](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bleez)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2011, 5:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lebanon-valley-august-3rd/259726 "2011-08-05T17:43:09Z")
http://www.dragway.com/ Open test and tune wednesday night, 20 to run 10 to watch. Anyone on here going? --- ## [Official NFL thread...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-nfl-thread/259667)
**Author:** [@IOM\_G8\_GT\_888](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IOM_G8_GT_888)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2011, 4:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-nfl-thread/259667 "2011-08-05T16:15:11Z")
So is everyone happy about what their team is doing in this off-season frenzy? --- ## [Ever wonder what it's like to fall down a mountain?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ever-wonder-what-its-like-to-fall-down-a-mountain/259787)
**Author:** [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2011, 12:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ever-wonder-what-its-like-to-fall-down-a-mountain/259787 "2011-08-05T12:49:13Z")
Well it’s not pretty 1 youtu.be/JjZNmhJ8Xu4 2 youtu.be/QliBL-AQiAY Yeah… wouldn’t want to be in their shoes. But from behind a computer :pop --- ## [\[DEAL\] BiLT Trackstar Leather Boots / BiLT Trackstar Leather Gloves](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/deal-bilt-trackstar-leather-boots-bilt-trackstar-leather-gloves/257666)
**Author:** [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2011, 12:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/deal-bilt-trackstar-leather-boots-bilt-trackstar-leather-gloves/257666 "2011-08-05T12:21:31Z")
Found these gear on sale until 4/30/11. For those who are looking. Not affiliated with cyclegear in anyway, just wanted to share. Enjoy! BiLT Trackstar Leather Boots: $70 Shipped (was $140) - LINK Ultra-tough, yet … --- ## [Bored at work: The Palestinian Limo](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bored-at-work-the-palestinian-limo/258678)
**Author:** [@AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AMD_IS_THE_BEST)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2011, 11:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bored-at-work-the-palestinian-limo/258678 "2011-08-05T11:11:31Z")
So when I’m bored I go out front and play…pissed I forgot my tripod though. Here’s a few more shots with my newly added Euro headlights: \[https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-zsvbwGl47xU/TeSTQbljHpI/AAAAAAAAAV8/\_8kTXbFrT… --- ## [4-Door Bugatti ($1.4 million)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/4-door-bugatti-1-4-million/259768)
**Author:** [@IOM\_G8\_GT\_888](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IOM_G8_GT_888)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2011, 10:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/4-door-bugatti-1-4-million/259768 "2011-08-05T10:08:48Z")
\[http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/T6wckSxo5mC4lOdnZlJCXQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/290/2011/08/03/Bugatti-16-C-Galibier1-626x382\_193034.jpg\] http://autos.yahoo.com/news/bugatti-veyron-rep… --- ## [To the motorcyclist behind my ambulance on Route 50 today...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/to-the-motorcyclist-behind-my-ambulance-on-route-50-today/259779)
**Author:** [@McLen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/McLen)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2011, 9:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/to-the-motorcyclist-behind-my-ambulance-on-route-50-today/259779 "2011-08-05T09:50:34Z")
Thanks for being cool. Seriously, you were never in my blind spots, didn’t tailgate me, and didn’t drive like an erratic douchebag. Thanks! --- ## [Wonder if this thing is still around](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wonder-if-this-thing-is-still-around/259752)
**Author:** [@Icon2008](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Icon2008)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2011, 7:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wonder-if-this-thing-is-still-around/259752 "2011-08-05T07:47:00Z")
So I had this Car when i was around 20. used it as a Daily driver from Amsterdam to Albany, bought the car in albany and last i knew after i got rid of it the car made its way back to Albany, Before anybody ask I didnt p… --- ## [went to the track and got some new times](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-track-and-got-some-new-times/259718)
**Author:** [@BIG\_SS\_TC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BIG_SS_TC)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2011, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-track-and-got-some-new-times/259718 "2011-08-05T06:27:09Z")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYzNSATgGEQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOko3waio54 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHIXrmS21h4 13.5 --- ## [Looking for someone to shoot some pictures of my car.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-someone-to-shoot-some-pictures-of-my-car/259758)
**Author:** [@Sketchy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sketchy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 10:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-someone-to-shoot-some-pictures-of-my-car/259758 "2011-08-04T22:04:06Z")
Its def nothing special. 07 Jetta dropped on stock wheels just wanna get some good pictures of it. LMK! --- ## [News about HIN](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/news-about-hin/259735)
**Author:** [@04goat350](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/04goat350)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/news-about-hin/259735 "2011-08-04T20:41:35Z")
So I spoke with some people from HIN the other day and they say that they will be doing HIN like it was int he past and not like is was in 2009 and 2010 due to the response form people going to the shows. So they are bri… --- ## [Black River Stages](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/black-river-stages/259781)
**Author:** [@kromwell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kromwell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/black-river-stages/259781 "2011-08-04T18:36:38Z")
Black River Stages - Rally Event September 23-24, 2011 in the north country of New York Lewis County: Croghan and Harrisville St. Lawrence County: Pitcairn and Edwards http://www.blackriverstages.com/ I will be volu… --- ## [burning oil WOT](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/burning-oil-wot/259719)
**Author:** [@deadbeatrec](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deadbeatrec)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 5:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/burning-oil-wot/259719 "2011-08-04T17:57:05Z")
so i got a 2000 GTI with the APR stage3 kit and it burns oil at WOT and you can feel it and smell it. im thinking the turbo seals are shot, whats your thoughts. o and i dont notice any smoke unless in boost. ps: kit was… [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/shift518-automotive/19.md?page=157) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/shift518-automotive/19.md?page=159)