Automotive Technologies

German mfgrs. lobbying for headlamp law changes

Not exactly the one you think... http://autos.yahoo.com/news/audi-wants-to-change-a-45-year-old-u-s--headlight-rule-221...

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posted by njnagel

5 comments posted 13yrs posted by njnagel

New smaller GM trucks comming

http://www.impomag.com/news/2013/04/gm-roll-out-new-line-smaller-pickups bob

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posted by sound

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The next renewable energy testing

http://www.electronicproducts.com/Sensors_and_Transducers/Sensors/Researchers_develop_sensors_that_measure_cow_39_s_fla...

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posted by sound

0 comments posted 13yrs posted by sound

Excessive crank, 2007 Saturn Aura XR with 171K miles

I own a 2007 Saturn Aura XR that has 171K total miles on it. I've had it s ince the summer of 2009 and I've driven it a...

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posted by shbarnes1

7 comments posted 13yrs posted by shbarnes1

440 arctic cat engine.. Can i run her backwards

Im installing a 440 in my golf cart.. Will it run as well backwards as forwards

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posted by outlawcow6oy

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Cats and dogs living together in sin (ford/gm)

http://www.impomag.com/news/2013/04/gm-ford-collaborate-new-transmissions we will be up to 12 speeds before this is all...

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posted by sound

7 comments posted 13yrs posted by sound

Car radios going Bye bye in the future?

http://www.mnn.com/green-tech/transportation/blogs/automakers-may-kill-am-and-fm-radio-in-two-years bob

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posted by sound

2 comments posted 13yrs posted by sound

ABS vibration

This past winter was the first time I drove with ABS in snow. Is there supposed to be a vibration that is transmitted al...

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posted by tomd_u1

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Subaru Outback AWD And X-Mode Questions, Please

Hello, Thinking of a 2013, or possibly waiting for the 2014's, Subaru Outback. Very confused over their "X-Mode" and AW...

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posted by rgsros

2 comments posted 13yrs posted by rgsros

compression fittings on brake lines

Does anyone have a link to any law or standard that allows or prohibits their use? Was having a discussion with a mecha...

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posted by njnagel

28 comments posted 13yrs posted by njnagel

Suspension parts - what's the diff (Dorman, Raybestos, AC Delco, Mevotech, Moog)

I'm looking at replacing the lower control arms on my '00 Chrysler 300M and my choices seem to be: Dorman (about $20 ea...

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posted by MoPar

10 comments posted 13yrs posted by MoPar

Vintage cars as furniture

http://www.wsbtv.com/news/entertainment/vintage-cars-live-furniture-alpharetta/nWn9q/ bob

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posted by sound

1 comments posted 13yrs posted by sound

rust combat, 2nd installment, 1st phase

thinking of removing numerous rust spots on the doors and fenders of my decade old beater. before applying rustoleums a...

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posted by isquat

26 comments posted 13yrs posted by isquat

89 Electra Coil Spring replace and Air lift

89 Buick Electra Park Avenue again. This car had the air system struts removed long ago and now the back is sagging and...

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posted by beep

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Aluminum air battery

http://www.electronicproducts.com/Power_Products/Batteries_and_Fuel_Cells/Aluminum-air_battery_fuels_electric_vehicle_fo...

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posted by sound

0 comments posted 13yrs posted by sound