# Shift518 Automotive **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/c/shift518-automotive/19.md?page=266 [Latest](https://forums.speedlife.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.speedlife.net/categories.md) **Page:** 267 --- ## [Growth down to 1.6%, economy chat ITT.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/growth-down-to-1-6-economy-chat-itt/254264)
**Author:** [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2010, 8:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/growth-down-to-1-6-economy-chat-itt/254264 "2010-09-04T20:40:58Z")
Just wanted to post this, as it should blow your mind. \[http://www.marketoracle.co.uk/images/hewitt\_31\_5\_07a.jpg\] A dollar today is worth less than a nickle was in 1913. US’s economy is so fucked. The only way out of… --- ## [PDX/HPDE at Monticello Motor Club 9/24/10](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pdx-hpde-at-monticello-motor-club-9-24-10/254329)
**Author:** [@Cossey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cossey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2010, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pdx-hpde-at-monticello-motor-club-9-24-10/254329 "2010-09-04T18:30:03Z")
Copied from DJ’s post on the Mo-Hud forums: \[quote=“91rs13"”\] Well it is Official. Mohud is hosting a PDX. Register Online HERE! Sanction # 10-PDX-1245-S MMC is NOT Renting the Full Course to Clubs in 2011. This… --- ## [Bikes beware: you can't be loud.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bikes-beware-you-cant-be-loud/254033)
**Author:** [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2010, 2:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bikes-beware-you-cant-be-loud/254033 "2010-09-04T14:02:18Z")
Saw a sign today as I was riding on lark street. Sign essentially said “Albany county noise ordinance: bikes beware, loud noises not allowed” :rofl --- ## [9/9 = Your chance to drive the F10](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/9-9-your-chance-to-drive-the-f10/254315)
**Author:** [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2010, 10:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/9-9-your-chance-to-drive-the-f10/254315 "2010-09-04T10:31:25Z")
Not sure if my pc can run it…:lol:lol:lol http://www.ferrarivirtualacademy.com/teaser/EN/index.jsp --- ## [Anyone hack a GPS?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-hack-a-gps/254310)
**Author:** [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2010, 8:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-hack-a-gps/254310 "2010-09-04T08:52:35Z")
I got an Insignia NS-NAV01 for pretty cheap. The main complaint with this model seems to be the software. So this is a WinCE based GPS, so I set out looking to hack it. I found MioPocket, and I have been trying to use ve… --- ## [new wheels for the slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-wheels-for-the-slowmarro/254273)
**Author:** [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2010, 1:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-wheels-for-the-slowmarro/254273 "2010-09-04T01:33:08Z")
\[http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs437.snc4/48036\_156684411008359\_100000004032796\_512482\_6861801\_n.jpg\] \[http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs417.snc4/48049\_156684374341696\_100000004032796\_512481\_52… --- ## [3 peice rim help.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/3-peice-rim-help/254314)
**Author:** [@DeathbyRT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DeathbyRT)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2010, 10:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/3-peice-rim-help/254314 "2010-09-03T22:45:30Z")
I purchased a set of 3 peice rims and im going to need to take them apart to be powdercoated over the winter time. How hard is this to do and can any dumby do it? Ive never had experience with nice forged aluminum 3 peic… --- ## [S1000RR vs R35 GTR at Brands Hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s1000rr-vs-r35-gtr-at-brands-hatch/254321)
**Author:** [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2010, 9:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s1000rr-vs-r35-gtr-at-brands-hatch/254321 "2010-09-03T21:37:49Z")
Another non scientific but super fun comparo. Enjoy! :excited http://www.bikechannel.com/node/3879 --- ## [9/4~5 \[MotoGP\] \[WSBK\] \[AMA Pro\] TV Schedule](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/9-4-5-motogp-wsbk-ama-pro-tv-schedule/254318)
**Author:** [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2010, 8:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/9-4-5-motogp-wsbk-ama-pro-tv-schedule/254318 "2010-09-03T20:14:09Z")
\[http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/7352/big5.jpg\] Great weekend for racing coverage on SPEED! :excited:excited 9/4 Sat \[10 pm\] AMA Pro Superbike NJMP Day 1 9/4 Sat \[11 pm\] AMA Pro Supersport NJMP Day 1 9/5 Sun \[08 a… --- ## [Teen motorcycle racer killed in crash at Indy](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/teen-motorcycle-racer-killed-in-crash-at-indy/254223)
**Author:** [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2010, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/teen-motorcycle-racer-killed-in-crash-at-indy/254223 "2010-09-03T18:44:51Z")
RIP kiddo. You guys might not recognize the name “Peter Lenz” but if you’ve watched Twist of the Wrist II, he is one of the kid in the DVD. :‘(:’( By MICHAEL MAROT (AP) – 6 hours ago INDIANAPOLIS — The motorcycle … --- ## [another new look what ya guys thinkin](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-new-look-what-ya-guys-thinkin/254135)
**Author:** [@tdi\_logik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tdi_logik)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2010, 5:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-new-look-what-ya-guys-thinkin/254135 "2010-09-03T17:03:22Z")
SBC RPF1’s \[http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g104/Metalbikes24/DSC03609.jpg\] \[http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g104/Metalbikes24/DSC03604.jpg\] \[http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q240/xr4ti\_ix/rpf15.jpg\] in ethier … --- ## [Great Site for Hard to Find Parts!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/great-site-for-hard-to-find-parts/254306)
**Author:** [@GearheadNY.com](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GearheadNY.com)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2010, 4:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/great-site-for-hard-to-find-parts/254306 "2010-09-03T16:24:52Z")
KaleCo Automotive! http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main\_page=index --- ## [Holy Smoke! Ferrari To Recall Every 458 Italia](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/holy-smoke-ferrari-to-recall-every-458-italia/254275)
**Author:** [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2010, 8:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/holy-smoke-ferrari-to-recall-every-458-italia/254275 "2010-09-03T08:20:58Z")
…Year of the recall :lol Ferrari recalls Italia cars after reports of fires Burning Ferrari 458 The owner of this 458 noticed the fire while he was driving along in Paris Ferrari has decided to recall… --- ## [Fuck you!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fuck-you/254288)
**Author:** [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2010, 6:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fuck-you/254288 "2010-09-03T06:31:43Z")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc0mxOXbWIU lol great song --- ## [Posted some good info in the tech section (you can too!)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/posted-some-good-info-in-the-tech-section-you-can-too/254305)
**Author:** [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2010, 12:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/posted-some-good-info-in-the-tech-section-you-can-too/254305 "2010-09-03T00:10:00Z")
Take a look, hope it helps someone. The better electricians/mechs around here could do similar things, and help each other out. I’m going to post a soldering one here in a few days. /Jellies --- ## [Nickalero's Facebook Status, yes this is a fb thread](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nickaleros-facebook-status-yes-this-is-a-fb-thread/254162)
**Author:** [@NickAlero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/NickAlero)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2010, 9:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nickaleros-facebook-status-yes-this-is-a-fb-thread/254162 "2010-09-02T21:36:46Z")
Figured I’d explain and ask for advice before this gets dragged over fb. So I got home from the track, hung out a bit with some friends and returned home. I was approached by my room mate who told me with a smile on hi… --- ## [Any one else see the stig revealed?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-one-else-see-the-stig-revealed/254289)
**Author:** [@psi2high](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psi2high)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2010, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-one-else-see-the-stig-revealed/254289 "2010-09-02T19:40:22Z")
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100901/ap\_on\_en\_tv/eu\_britain\_top\_gear --- ## [So long, farewell....](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-long-farewell/254270)
**Author:** [@99FRC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/99FRC)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2010, 4:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-long-farewell/254270 "2010-09-02T16:40:49Z")
So I finished the transaction today and the FRC is gone for good. It def sucks because I loved that car. Now it’s savings mode. I will be purchasing a C5 Z06 in May of next year unless I can find a very good deal on a L… --- ## [just wanted to do a couple dyno pulls (JR TUNE INSIDE)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-wanted-to-do-a-couple-dyno-pulls-jr-tune-inside/254252)
**Author:** [@tdi\_logik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tdi_logik)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2010, 7:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-wanted-to-do-a-couple-dyno-pulls-jr-tune-inside/254252 "2010-09-02T07:10:28Z")
figured i’d do a couple dyno pulls to make sure the car was still running like it should, the day it came off the dyno… and to my surprise, she’s running just as good with ZERO knock across the board no tweaks nothing, … --- ## [28's spinning, stickers still on em!!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/28s-spinning-stickers-still-on-em/251193)
**Author:** [@1evilzr1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1evilzr1)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2010, 7:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/28s-spinning-stickers-still-on-em/251193 "2010-09-02T07:07:39Z")
I just lowered my daily driver 2" in the front and 3.5" in the back and bolted on a set of 28’s! Im sure lots of you will think there way to big and look stupid, but to me it looks nasty, still is totally functional and … --- ## [iphone people](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/iphone-people/254245)
**Author:** [@indy440](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/indy440)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2010, 5:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/iphone-people/254245 "2010-09-02T05:58:37Z")
If I bought a new iphone is there a way to tether it to my laptop for internet use without paying the extra 25 dollar fee to AT&T? --- ## [A lil' bragging](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-lil-bragging/254148)
**Author:** [@99FRC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/99FRC)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 8:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-lil-bragging/254148 "2010-09-01T20:14:38Z")
I am not one to usually brag about anything but I have been working on this for a very long time, so I think its ok :thumbup As of September 1st, 2010 I will be 100% completely free of debt. Since I was 16, I have been … --- ## [New Austin F1 circuit could host another round of MotoGP](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-austin-f1-circuit-could-host-another-round-of-motogp/254278)
**Author:** [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 6:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-austin-f1-circuit-could-host-another-round-of-motogp/254278 "2010-09-01T18:47:01Z")
Some info the that very circuit can be found here: http://shift518.com/showthread.php?p=657669#post657669 As reported by Eurosport, former GP champion Kevin Schwantz has been appointed as a motorcycle consultant by th… --- ## [E-Man: Let's find out..](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/e-man-lets-find-out/254211)
**Author:** [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/e-man-lets-find-out/254211 "2010-09-01T18:02:07Z")
As you know, I’m considering selling the Vette. I don’t want to spend the money to maintain two high HP cars. So, I don’t wanna keep hearing about how slow my Vette is (according to you, yours is faster) from you after I… --- ## [So I took some pictures at my work last night](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-took-some-pictures-at-my-work-last-night/254260)
**Author:** [@DrunkieTheBear](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DrunkieTheBear)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 6:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-took-some-pictures-at-my-work-last-night/254260 "2010-09-01T18:01:02Z")
…with a point-n-shoot. I’m looking for tips and tricks on bettering my photo taking skillz. \[http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj18/Silmax00/Grand%20Prix/SDC10129.jpg\] \[http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj18… --- ## [Track Day comedy](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/track-day-comedy/254225)
**Author:** [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/track-day-comedy/254225 "2010-09-01T17:34:57Z")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Jj4ftAuFyg Karate Kick :rofl Aaron how much of this do you see on your adventures? --- ## [8/28~29 MotoGP Indianapolis this weekend](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/8-28-29-motogp-indianapolis-this-weekend/254185)
**Author:** [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 8:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/8-28-29-motogp-indianapolis-this-weekend/254185 "2010-09-01T08:23:00Z")
Enjoy! :excited SPEED TV: Qualify: 8/28 8pm MotoGP Race:8/29 3pm Moto2 Race: 8/29 7pm --- ## [Witnessed a bike accident this morning](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/witnessed-a-bike-accident-this-morning/254262)
**Author:** [@Sketchy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sketchy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 8:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/witnessed-a-bike-accident-this-morning/254262 "2010-09-01T08:21:13Z")
Biker was riding a and On road/ Off road bike ran into the back of a pickup truck at about 35-40mph the truck was stopped. Happened on western ave. by ACE hardware. Hope the bikers is ok. --- ## [2010 Black River Stages Car/Bike Rally](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2010-black-river-stages-car-bike-rally/254249)
**Author:** [@b18c\_ej8](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/b18c_ej8)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 5:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2010-black-river-stages-car-bike-rally/254249 "2010-09-01T05:26:28Z")
Hey guys… First of all, this isn’t a spam post. Some of you might remember me from the RootBeer Cruise I organized a couple of years back. I haven’t posted on here in quite a while (got out of the car scene for a whi… --- ## [Look what hes done now](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/look-what-hes-done-now/254224)
**Author:** [@psi2high](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psi2high)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 5:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/look-what-hes-done-now/254224 "2010-09-01T05:01:45Z")
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