# Shift518 Automotive **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/c/shift518-automotive/19.md?page=212 [Latest](https://forums.speedlife.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.speedlife.net/categories.md) **Page:** 213 --- ## [Diamonds](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diamonds/257042)
**Author:** [@Yo\_Rita](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Yo_Rita)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2011, 7:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diamonds/257042 "2011-02-22T07:20:19Z")
I know I’ve seen a few people on here talking about diamonds and dealing with them on here. I’ve been looking to sell 13 small loose diamonds but every place I’ve gone to has told me they won’t buy them unless they 1/2 c… --- ## [looking for fabricated bumper support inspiration](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-fabricated-bumper-support-inspiration/257018)
**Author:** [@Mafdark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mafdark)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2011, 7:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-fabricated-bumper-support-inspiration/257018 "2011-02-22T07:09:14Z")
I’m going to be fabricating a bumper support that will also mount my headlights and hood pins but I don’t particularly like the plan I had for it. Has anyone seen some nice designs or have pictures of some examples of t… --- ## [Time to bring the bike out... for a bit](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/time-to-bring-the-bike-out-for-a-bit/256926)
**Author:** [@offroadzj](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/offroadzj)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2011, 5:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/time-to-bring-the-bike-out-for-a-bit/256926 "2011-02-22T05:30:06Z")
Woot Woot. Supposed to be up in the mid 40s Thursday and Friday and the bike will be coming out of storage (temporarily). It’ll be a chilly ride into work at 6am but it will be worth it come 3:30p:banana --- ## [Justin Bieber SHOT DEAD](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/justin-bieber-shot-dead/257025)
**Author:** [@cazwrx187](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cazwrx187)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2011, 12:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/justin-bieber-shot-dead/257025 "2011-02-22T00:50:41Z")
On CSI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zb64y6Nvs0&feature=player\_embedded --- ## [How the fuck a baby fracture its arm](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-the-fuck-a-baby-fracture-its-arm/256961)
**Author:** [@kramerbuccs24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kramerbuccs24)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 8:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-the-fuck-a-baby-fracture-its-arm/256961 "2011-02-21T20:20:32Z")
http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2011/1/19/1943956/the-happy-football-life-of-will-hill --- ## [This guy's my hero.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/this-guys-my-hero/256974)
**Author:** [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/this-guys-my-hero/256974 "2011-02-21T20:11:26Z")
Immigration officer fired after putting wife on list of terrorists to stop her flying home : An immigration officer tried to rid himself of his wife by adding her name to a list of terrorist suspects. He used his acce… --- ## [hitch pole](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hitch-pole/257007)
**Author:** [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hitch-pole/257007 "2011-02-21T19:03:42Z")
http://www.platinumstages.com/NEW-Hitch-Pole\_p\_376.html --- ## [Mad Mike vs BMW 350r](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mad-mike-vs-bmw-350r/256922)
**Author:** [@xreaction](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/xreaction)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 3:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mad-mike-vs-bmw-350r/256922 "2011-02-21T15:21:28Z")
Exhaust note is godly http://www.youtube.com/embed/DzMhpuNbliE --- ## [2/19 (Sat) at Buffalo Wild Wings in Clifton Park!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2-19-sat-at-buffalo-wild-wings-in-clifton-park/256947)
**Author:** [@OsoiNA6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OsoiNA6)\ **Replies:** 224\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 12:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2-19-sat-at-buffalo-wild-wings-in-clifton-park/256947 "2011-02-21T12:34:24Z")
What It Is A good chance to grab some wings, couple brews, watch the big screen, and BS with fellow car heads. If you are new to Shift or the area come by and discover that (gasp) a) some of these people are cool and b… --- ## [GPNY Time Trials Leaderboard](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gpny-time-trials-leaderboard/239624)
**Author:** [@K20power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/K20power)\ **Replies:** 405\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gpny-time-trials-leaderboard/239624 "2011-02-21T12:19:24Z")
Lew - 31.10 Jeff K - 31.56 Wayne64SS - 31.58 K20Power - 31.62 Alex - 31.675 JClark - 31.70 Bryan - 32.058 Swifty - 32.083 Boxersi… --- ## [Best laptop under $600?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-laptop-under-600/255960)
**Author:** [@Dread](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dread)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 10:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-laptop-under-600/255960 "2011-02-21T10:27:26Z")
I know nothing about computers and I need a new laptop. My last 2 have been HP’s and they just seemed like they were cheaply made. I travel a lot and bring the laptop with me so probably the thing at the top of my checkl… --- ## [smokinsssssssss has a bromance](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/smokinsssssssss-has-a-bromance/257023)
**Author:** [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 10:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/smokinsssssssss-has-a-bromance/257023 "2011-02-21T10:14:48Z")
\[http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/180446\_777162887342\_16116220\_41015226\_4678202\_n.jpg\] --- ## [Dubstep? Ok, here we go](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dubstep-ok-here-we-go/257019)
**Author:** [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 8:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dubstep-ok-here-we-go/257019 "2011-02-21T08:35:22Z")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=np2lyqE4pYM:thumbup --- ## [Blazin Challenge. Calling you out Wayne](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/blazin-challenge-calling-you-out-wayne/257014)
**Author:** [@offroadzj](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/offroadzj)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/blazin-challenge-calling-you-out-wayne/257014 "2011-02-21T08:32:35Z")
Yo wayne… you are lucky my appetite wasn’t “running” yet… I so would have taken you from a dig on that challenge. My ass dyno says I have a much bigger appetite than you. :rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl --- ## [Daytona 500](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/daytona-500/257015)
**Author:** [@HiSpeed48](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HiSpeed48)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/daytona-500/257015 "2011-02-21T08:14:08Z")
40 minutes of racing and there’s already been 4 yellow flags… how can they even call this racing? They’ve spent more time watching replays of crashes than watching the cars actually “race” /End Rant --- ## [Is facebook not working for anybody else?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-facebook-not-working-for-anybody-else/256934)
**Author:** [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 5:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-facebook-not-working-for-anybody-else/256934 "2011-02-21T05:46:20Z")
When I try to get on Facebook I get this message: Account Temporarily Unavailable Your account is currently unavailable due to a site issue. We expect this to be resolved shortly. Please try again in a few minut… --- ## [Wayne Gsxr kart for sale just for you.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wayne-gsxr-kart-for-sale-just-for-you/256921)
**Author:** [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2011, 9:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wayne-gsxr-kart-for-sale-just-for-you/256921 "2011-02-20T21:53:33Z")
Buy it! http://www.stuntlife.com/forums/462-bikes-sale/286027-shifter-cart-w-street.html \[http://i462.photobucket.com/albums/qq342/brandoncr80r/Picture026.jpg\] \[http://i462.photobucket.com/albums/qq342/brandoncr80r/Pi… --- ## [Fiat is coming to Albany?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fiat-is-coming-to-albany/256978)
**Author:** [@KillerBlackbird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KillerBlackbird)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2011, 7:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fiat-is-coming-to-albany/256978 "2011-02-20T07:06:30Z")
:excited http://www.fiatusaofalbany.com/showroom/2012/Fiat/500/Hatchback.htm I wonder if the Abarth will be available here? \[http://www.mpgtips.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/mpg-fiat-500-abarth.jpg\] --- ## [Where does everyone go for tint?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-does-everyone-go-for-tint/257013)
**Author:** [@IOM\_G8\_GT\_888](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IOM_G8_GT_888)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2011, 5:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-does-everyone-go-for-tint/257013 "2011-02-20T05:44:23Z")
I’m debating on tinting my car… who’s the best tinter around? --- ## [Sooo, microturbines](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sooo-microturbines/256862)
**Author:** [@Oleg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Oleg)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2011, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sooo-microturbines/256862 "2011-02-19T19:49:22Z")
I am not an engineer, so there are lots of blanks in my understanding of how those things work, but it got me wondering. If a small turbine is more efficient than an ICE, and you can use it as a generator, why aren’t th… --- ## [Odd coincidence......](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/odd-coincidence/256967)
**Author:** [@HANSTECH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HANSTECH)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2011, 5:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/odd-coincidence/256967 "2011-02-19T17:32:09Z")
I find it kinda funny that Dunkin Donuts is having “chocolate lovers month” in february…anyone else? lol. --- ## [another tires thread (245/45/17)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-tires-thread-245-45-17/256845)
**Author:** [@tdi\_logik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tdi_logik)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2011, 3:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-tires-thread-245-45-17/256845 "2011-02-19T15:28:33Z")
im looking to buy these, tire guys pm me the best price on them. BFG KDW2 in 245/45/17. \[http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/bfg/bfg\_gforceta\_kdw2\_ci2\_l.jpg\] --- ## [Northeast Cruise to Southern Worthersee](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/northeast-cruise-to-southern-worthersee/256929)
**Author:** [@Average\_Jerk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Average_Jerk)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2011, 8:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/northeast-cruise-to-southern-worthersee/256929 "2011-02-19T08:16:13Z")
Official SoWo site http://www.southernworthersee.com/ The show is Sat May 21st. Starts at 8am. Ends Sun May 22 around noon. So, figured we should get an StanceWorks NE cruise down to SoWo going. I know there is a go… --- ## [99 audi a4 1.8t](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/99-audi-a4-1-8t/256984)
**Author:** [@TeamPanda](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TeamPanda)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2011, 7:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/99-audi-a4-1-8t/256984 "2011-02-19T07:57:37Z")
hey im just looking for some general info on a car im looking to buy maybe . . . its a 99 audi a4 1.8t it has high mileage and its auto, and i was just wondering if all you vw/audi guys could give me the pros and cons o… --- ## [West Coast Choppers Bites the Dust - Special Feature](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/west-coast-choppers-bites-the-dust-special-feature/256988)
**Author:** [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2011, 7:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/west-coast-choppers-bites-the-dust-special-feature/256988 "2011-02-19T07:45:24Z")
Is the closing of Jesse James’ Long Beach shop the end of an era? In the beginning there was Denial: People will always need places to live and choppers to ride. Then Anger: The Craigslist ads WERE ALL CAPS AND DEM… --- ## [ALMS Testing @ Sebring](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alms-testing-sebring/256999)
**Author:** [@Cossey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cossey)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2011, 7:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alms-testing-sebring/256999 "2011-02-19T07:04:01Z")
Still debating on flying down for the race… \[http://www.speedarena.com/emAlbum/albums/Sportscar/ALMS/2011/Sebring%20Test/003.jpg\] \[http://www.speedarena.com/emAlbum/albums/Sportscar/ALMS/2011/Sebring%20Test/006.jpg\] \[… --- ## [Anyone ever heard of/used this traction shit?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-ever-heard-of-used-this-traction-shit/256975)
**Author:** [@GermanPSI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GermanPSI)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2011, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-ever-heard-of-used-this-traction-shit/256975 "2011-02-18T19:49:32Z")
Yeh well I own a honda and traction is a problem. Found this stuff and wondering if anyone had some expirence with it. http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productselection4.asp?Product=3340 --- ## [My mfing beater.....help](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-mfing-beater-help/256982)
**Author:** [@AUDI\_JAY](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AUDI_JAY)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2011, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-mfing-beater-help/256982 "2011-02-18T18:39:06Z")
Well my rodeo decided to play a new trick…driver side wiper won’t move cept a couple inches passenger side works perfect. Def adds an extra safety factor i rather do without. Any chance someone can take a look at it fo… --- ## [PJB sighted in the bronx](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pjb-sighted-in-the-bronx/256960)
**Author:** [@kramerbuccs24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kramerbuccs24)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2011, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pjb-sighted-in-the-bronx/256960 "2011-02-18T18:31:16Z")
kinda NWS link but not really PJB what were you thinking? http://nyc.barstoolsports.com/random-thoughts/reader-email-horrific-scene-outside-howl-at-the-moon-at-fordham/ --- ## [Wikileaks: Saudi Arabia Running Out of Oil](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wikileaks-saudi-arabia-running-out-of-oil/256864)
**Author:** [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2011, 5:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wikileaks-saudi-arabia-running-out-of-oil/256864 "2011-02-18T17:47:10Z")
More great news from the wonderful world of Wikileaks: Saudi Arabia is running out of oil! According to a former top Saudi oil executive, as recorded in State Department cables between 2007 and 2009, “Peak Oil” — th… [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/shift518-automotive/19.md?page=211) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/shift518-automotive/19.md?page=213)