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What the difference between a Diverter Valve and a blow off valve?

admin — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 07:16:06 +0000

right now i have a 2004 volkswagen 1.8T gti and want to get UNITRONIC STAGE 1+ performance software upgrade but it is recommended to get an upgraded diverter valve, but i want the blow off valve sound so i wanna know if i can just get a blow off valve and not need to upgrade.

website: http://www.unitronic-chipped.com/main/en/files/156_2002-2005_volkswagen_golf_gti_18t_180hp.html

Head lights stoped working?

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:48:03 +0000

I have a 2000 buick lesabre and the head lights just stop working when iI turn on headlights the tail lights and the parking lights come one.the bright lights is on a differnt switch and there differnt lights they work what would cause them to go out? I dont think the light bulb on both lights went out at the same time

Which car would be easier to work on? A 92 3000GT VR-4 or a 90 Nissan 300ZX TT?

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:00:04 +0000

Both variations of a twin turbo V6. The Nissan would potentially be easier since the motor is in longitudinal compared to the VR4's transverse mounted engine makes it harder to get to one side of the motor. An inline motor is usually the easiest to work on but since neither are that the longitudinal mounted engine will be easier since your basically have the same amount of access to either side of the motor. As for any other maintenance, besides under the hood, it doesn't really make a difference, just depends on if you have a lift or not.

From experience, turboed mitsubishis usually have lots of problems if not maintanted properly to the period. Nissan's motors are beefy and much harder to break. Either way they are both cheap to fix. If I had to choose I'd choose Nissan all day. I still want a TT 300zx.

Oh and by the way the VR4 is AWD not front jackass, and STOP capitalizing EVERY other WORD.

How to save fast for car?

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:32:03 +0000

I am 15 and my birthday is in May. I have $100.. as of now. But I work for my friends dad every other weekend for $80 a day. I am getting a 2007 jeep wrangler unlimited, and I need 3 grand and my parents are paying the rest. I can't get an actual job though, because i'm in baseball from right after school to 7. PLEASE HELP! i need all the tips i can get!
Thanks so much!

Is this a realistic car plan?

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:00:03 +0000

I started out driving with a 2011 Kia Forte coupe and recently totaled it.. now I have a 2004 Infiniti g35. I hate it and it has so many expensive problems that I have to fix. Oil leaks, engine problems, belt problems, etc.. I bought it a month ago for about $13,000 with the insurance money from what my Kia was worth in the end. It has 135,000 miles on it. I am getting all of the problems fixed on this car then I plan to trade it in as a down payment for a 2012 Volvo C30, it is about $25,000. Is this a realistic thing to do? I understand that it sounds crazy to sell a car that I just got a month ago but it was a terrible move on my part and I can't afford to keep throwing money away on it. Is there any way to find out what my monthly payments on a new car like that would be?

Where can i buy manual locking hubs for my 98 ford ranger?

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:48:04 +0000

My boyfriend has a used auto part shop (junk yard) and he will be able to get them for u… Email me if ur interested, ill tell him ur a friend and hell give u a great deal… We can ship them as well.
Tayshawerner@yahoo.com

BMW 5 series vs. Mercedes Benz e class?

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:48:03 +0000

I need to know what to buy

Fast sports car for 7k?

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:16:04 +0000

So i have saved up about 7k and am looking for a sports car. i have a daily driver ( 1980 jaguar XJ6) and just want a weekend driver that will be blast to take the track. i live about 3 hours from san fran so i want something track worthy. i am not into thrashed americana (IROC-Z, Z/28, older corvettes, mustangs,etc.) or into 80's/90's Japanese cars ( 240sx, RX-7, Supra's, Eclipse,ETC) as these are usually REALLY beat up. I am not saying i don't care for these types of cars i just want something that isn't the usual beat up crap people are trying to off now that they broke something, get me?

I want something preferably manual (or something with a really nice quick auto) and RWD or AWD… FWD ONLY ON SMALLER CARS i.e. mini's, FIATS, Alfa's VW's. Something that has a huge aftermarket IS A +++++++ i.e. B5 S4's, M3's, GTi's, and most american v8's.

Should I keep my BMW?

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:48:03 +0000

I have a '95 BMW 325iS with low miles–around 45k. The few things not working will be fixed soon. However, I'm wondering if it's worth keeping or should I trade it in? I'll be in the market for another car soon and I don't know if this care could be a classic in the future or if it is even going to be worth anything right now on a trade in

Should i get this car from 1990?

admin — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:00:04 +0000

ill be turning 16 soon and for my first car, (this may sound out of style) i want a 1990 Chrysler New Yorker. I like the 80s/90s boxy type of cars and idk if i should get it and what to expect. Will i have to keep on spending money on fixing it? i found one on craigslist that looks fine and only has 52,000 miles on it. its around $2500. any other old boxy car brands that you suggest? should i get this one?