# Shift518 Automotive **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/c/shift518-automotive/19.md?page=64 [Latest](https://forums.speedlife.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.speedlife.net/categories.md) **Page:** 65 --- ## [how its made engine block](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-its-made-engine-block/265046)
**Author:** [@pitman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pitman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2012, 11:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-its-made-engine-block/265046 "2012-09-15T11:55:40Z")
\[ame\]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXVLbzI3xTE\[/ame\] --- ## [democracy at work... 2/3rds? really?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/democracy-at-work-2-3rds-really/264969)
**Author:** [@Jammer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jammer)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2012, 5:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/democracy-at-work-2-3rds-really/264969 "2012-09-15T05:47:47Z")
\[ame\]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eYF7j10dzY\[/ame\] watch it all lol --- ## [Apple does it again! iPhone 5](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/apple-does-it-again-iphone-5/265023)
**Author:** [@Gundamzeppelin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gundamzeppelin)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/apple-does-it-again-iphone-5/265023 "2012-09-14T19:33:59Z")
Apple has done it again!! It has introduced another revolutionary product that will be industry-leading the day it comes out. I am very happy with all the upgrades and improvements of the iPhone 5 over the 4S. The … --- ## [Oddball car collection auction in NH next weekend](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/oddball-car-collection-auction-in-nh-next-weekend/265037)
**Author:** [@RTrac1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RTrac1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 5:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/oddball-car-collection-auction-in-nh-next-weekend/265037 "2012-09-14T17:57:03Z")
from BaT http://bringatrailer.com/2012/09/13/auctioned-next-weekend-139-cars-of-dr-terry-bennett/ dude has a ton of benz diesels, few R32 skylines, VWs, minis, subies, etc… most look ratty, might go for decent $$$ --- ## [New Member - back pt in Cap Region (exotics)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-member-back-pt-in-cap-region-exotics/264899)
**Author:** [@HotelBrkr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HotelBrkr)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 3:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-member-back-pt-in-cap-region-exotics/264899 "2012-09-14T15:05:47Z")
New member here. I left the Capital Region five years ago when I moved the company I founded (Status Toy Rentals, rented Ferraris, Lambos, Bentley, Vettes, Lotus, Maserati, etc) to Scottsdale, AZ. Sold the company over … --- ## [Gallardo finally issueda recall for potential fire](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gallardo-finally-issueda-recall-for-potential-fire/265033)
**Author:** [@Boxersix](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boxersix)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 1:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gallardo-finally-issueda-recall-for-potential-fire/265033 "2012-09-14T13:51:30Z")
http://www.insideline.com/lamborghini/gallardo/2004-2006-lamborghini-gallardo-recalled-for-fire-risk.html Took enough cars to go up to get this to happen --- ## [White Letter Tires](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/white-letter-tires/265034)
**Author:** [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 8:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/white-letter-tires/265034 "2012-09-14T08:42:10Z")
Looking for a set of 195-205-215 60/55/50 17" tires with raised white lettering. Does anybody aside from Hoosier and their DR’s make such a thing? b/c racecar, if u must kno. TIA. --- ## [good read for those who like to "under build" their cars safteywise](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-read-for-those-who-like-to-under-build-their-cars-safteywise/264889)
**Author:** [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 8:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-read-for-those-who-like-to-under-build-their-cars-safteywise/264889 "2012-09-14T08:25:16Z")
Its all well and good building fast cars that might see track use here and there but dont skimp out on saftey people. Granted this is apples to oranges, Pikes Peak vs say a few LVD passes… but its still saftey one way … --- ## [Charger Daytona on the salt](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/charger-daytona-on-the-salt/265030)
**Author:** [@yota](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yota)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 6:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/charger-daytona-on-the-salt/265030 "2012-09-14T06:57:28Z")
The video speaks for itself. 498cui Barton Hemi with twin 91mm turbos. Every black square is a 1/4 mile every red square is a mile. They hope to go 300mph in the future… http://youtu.be/vWBaAOyY5CY --- ## [who needs air in a tire? no these guys. non-pneumatic tires](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-needs-air-in-a-tire-no-these-guys-non-pneumatic-tires/265018)
**Author:** [@pitman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pitman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2012, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-needs-air-in-a-tire-no-these-guys-non-pneumatic-tires/265018 "2012-09-13T18:50:19Z")
\[ame\]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnMtwxQo3R0&feature=related\[/ame\] http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=TDgfT2aGWbg \[ame\]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HccKHIK2fj0&feature=related\[/ame\] \[ame\]http:/… --- ## [Some vintage military motorcycles](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/some-vintage-military-motorcycles/265028)
**Author:** [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2012, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/some-vintage-military-motorcycles/265028 "2012-09-13T15:08:41Z")
Form Ace cafe. That HD WLA sidecar is just awesome… \[ame\]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYusBl12UjI\[/ame\] --- ## [Modified family sedan driver approaches exotic owner at gas station...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/modified-family-sedan-driver-approaches-exotic-owner-at-gas-station/264958)
**Author:** [@HotelBrkr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HotelBrkr)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2012, 11:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/modified-family-sedan-driver-approaches-exotic-owner-at-gas-station/264958 "2012-09-13T11:11:33Z")
Perhaps only because I had a few to many drinks earlier at happy hour, and now logging in to check what’s going on in the Cap Region car scene do I even think to ask such a question, but what’s the deal with modified fam… --- ## [Anyone Feel Like Riding? Saturday 9/15](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-feel-like-riding-saturday-9-15/265003)
**Author:** [@HiSpeed48](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HiSpeed48)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2012, 9:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-feel-like-riding-saturday-9-15/265003 "2012-09-13T09:33:16Z")
I am probably going to do a Sacandaga Lake ride on Saturday if anyone is interested in coming. Probably mid-day. It’s about a 3 hr ride total. Not sure how the traffic is going to be on a saturday, but since the summer … --- ## [Basketball](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/basketball/265013)
**Author:** [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2012, 5:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/basketball/265013 "2012-09-13T05:39:57Z")
So, this summer I have been playing a lot of basketball since I got back from Ukraine and my back is much better (if you remember, I have serious back issues and wasn’t able to play more than 10-15 minutes total). Me an… --- ## [Ticket](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ticket/265008)
**Author:** [@GenPatton](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GenPatton)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ticket/265008 "2012-09-12T19:05:19Z")
First time I’ve ever been pulled over on a motorcycle. :pop I was by Ellis hospital and a trooper followed me up and pulled me over. He told me he pulled me over because I had no mirrors and didn’t have any reflectors o… --- ## [Dinner Question...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dinner-question/264997)
**Author:** [@usmc2801](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/usmc2801)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dinner-question/264997 "2012-09-12T18:44:52Z")
I know there is a thread about places to eat in the 518 but I don’t have time to go through 19 pages. Anyway today wife and I are celebrating our 1st anniversary. So I am trying to find a good place (not chain) to get … --- ## [technology is getting better and better... bionic upgrades for humans performance 101](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/technology-is-getting-better-and-better-bionic-upgrades-for-humans-performance-101/265022)
**Author:** [@pitman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pitman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/technology-is-getting-better-and-better-bionic-upgrades-for-humans-performance-101/265022 "2012-09-12T16:37:28Z")
\[ame\]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=\_2qPWc32LS8&feature=related\[/ame\] \[ame\]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdlLVMGXSQk&feature=relmfu\[/ame\] \[ame\]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52tFxg0O\_bs&feature=related\[/ame\] \[ame\]htt… --- ## [f1 racers help kid. bionic arm badass](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f1-racers-help-kid-bionic-arm-badass/265021)
**Author:** [@pitman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pitman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f1-racers-help-kid-bionic-arm-badass/265021 "2012-09-12T13:49:47Z")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=SIqAnrjqb0Y --- ## [crazy science 101 2012 hacking the brain](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/crazy-science-101-2012-hacking-the-brain/265020)
**Author:** [@pitman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pitman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 1:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/crazy-science-101-2012-hacking-the-brain/265020 "2012-09-12T13:28:57Z")
\[ame\]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnyi-5S16Xk\[/ame\] http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2012-09/scientists-stick-false-short-term-memories-directly-rodent-brains http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2012-03/scient… --- ## [hubless bicycle?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hubless-bicycle/265019)
**Author:** [@pitman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pitman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 1:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hubless-bicycle/265019 "2012-09-12T13:17:34Z")
\[ame\]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPsY2NfPJtw\[/ame\] \[ame\]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ozl7HrTtMBQ&feature=fvwrel\[/ame\] i didnt know billy lane made bicycles --- ## [ford f650 and 750 baddest pickup ever?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ford-f650-and-750-baddest-pickup-ever/265017)
**Author:** [@pitman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pitman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 1:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ford-f650-and-750-baddest-pickup-ever/265017 "2012-09-12T13:07:28Z")
\[ame\]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaA2O4EN2gQ&feature=fvwrel\[/ame\] --- ## [supercharger off a train on a car...biggest one?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/supercharger-off-a-train-on-a-car-biggest-one/265016)
**Author:** [@pitman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pitman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/supercharger-off-a-train-on-a-car-biggest-one/265016 "2012-09-12T13:04:11Z")
\[ame\]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0qeYd5gcnQ\[/ame\] --- ## [2012 ROFLwagens BBQ - 9/22](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2012-roflwagens-bbq-9-22/264741)
**Author:** [@Justin\_123](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Justin_123)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2012-roflwagens-bbq-9-22/264741 "2012-09-12T13:02:43Z")
\[http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b360/iamjustin123/VW/2012-fall-bbq/2012-FLYER.jpg\] http://www.roflwagens.com/forumdisplay.php?28-2012-ROFL-BBQ --- ## [carbon fiber intake how to make one](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/carbon-fiber-intake-how-to-make-one/265015)
**Author:** [@pitman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pitman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 1:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/carbon-fiber-intake-how-to-make-one/265015 "2012-09-12T13:01:32Z")
\[ame\]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2P2GC4b6nsA&feature=relmfu\[/ame\] \[ame\]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gMY\_JInnrk&feature=related\[/ame\] \[ame\]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln1nziU4vyg&feature=relmfu\[/ame\] best ^ \[… --- ## [how its made turbocharger](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-its-made-turbocharger/265014)
**Author:** [@pitman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pitman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 12:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-its-made-turbocharger/265014 "2012-09-12T12:57:47Z")
\[ame\]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oXMH9sp7LM&feature=related\[/ame\] --- ## [The equipment and tools thread](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-equipment-and-tools-thread/264967)
**Author:** [@Mafdark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mafdark)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-equipment-and-tools-thread/264967 "2012-09-12T08:37:58Z")
What kind of tools or equipment do you have in your shop? Lets start a list with some reviews to help people on the site looking to acquire some new toys. Post up what you have in this format: Type of equipment/tool B… --- ## [Never Forget](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/never-forget/265006)
**Author:** [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 1:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/never-forget/265006 "2012-09-11T13:12:45Z")
Today marks the day many of us remember rather clearly and will be telling next generations. Please take a moment and give tribute to the people who have served us that day and the people who put their lives on the line… --- ## [JRM Racing @ LeMans](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jrm-racing-lemans/265000)
**Author:** [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jrm-racing-lemans/265000 "2012-09-11T08:29:30Z")
A privateer team. Great production. :pop Enjoy! \[ame\]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARzNm9Sz4cU\[/ame\] --- ## [Another Rider down](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-rider-down/264033)
**Author:** [@Gundamzeppelin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gundamzeppelin)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 6:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-rider-down/264033 "2012-09-11T06:09:00Z")
This happend at Sacandaga on the way to Americade. Kyle & I plus the dude on the 650 who’s name I forgot. Came across the crash site a few minutes after the unknown riders death. Kyle AKA Patten has a better memory than … --- ## [adk nats next weekend](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/adk-nats-next-weekend/264906)
**Author:** [@daknut93](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/daknut93)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 4:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/adk-nats-next-weekend/264906 "2012-09-11T04:09:09Z")
So whos all going? Acouple of us are going to cruise the sacandaga up always welcome to join if ur out this way. We’ll be going saturday [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/shift518-automotive/19.md?page=63) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/shift518-automotive/19.md?page=65)