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Forum: In the News 04-24-2013, 12:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,043
Posted By herm
Re: The Most Affordable Car in America (Nissan’s Versa) Receives Even more for 2014

Unfortunately the reason they offer the stick is to keep the prices low, most people want automatics and Nissan bundles the desirable options in packages. You can probably find the split seats in a...
Forum: General 04-24-2013, 07:16 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,404
Posted By herm
Re: The '59 Fiat that got 244mpg

You ever seen a Piper Cub take off in a 10ft run?.. you need a headwind :)

The issue with private aviation and old design engines is the high test gasoline, it may be getting very expensive.. some...
Forum: In the News 04-24-2013, 07:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 501
Posted By herm
Re: GM Land as Wildlife Refuges

Back in my day we used to call that practice dumping industrial trash out in the woods :)

Are GM employees and families allowed to hunt in those refuges?
Forum: In the News 04-24-2013, 06:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,752
Posted By herm
Re: VWs 2014/2015 CrossBlue TDI PHEV-14 AWD CUV Concept

A turbo diesel hybrid is a lame idea when a MUCH cheaper Toyota style atkinson engine has about the same efficiency, lighter and can stop/start without you noticing it. The diesel fuel cost advantage...
Forum: In the News 04-24-2013, 03:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,043
Posted By herm
Re: The Most Affordable Car in America (Nissan’s Versa) Receives Even more for 2014

The stripped S is quite nice with the exception of the fabric used in the seats, very rough feeling.
Forum: In the News 04-23-2013, 03:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 601
Posted By herm
Re: What Does Earth Day, The LEAF and NY City Taxis have in Common?

Watching the two videos the one thing both drivers comment on is the acceleration off the line.. they both are going to get a nasty surprise once the GOM tells them they only have 30 miles of...
Forum: In the News 04-23-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 601
Posted By herm
Re: What Does Earth Day, The LEAF and NY City Taxis have in Common?

http://www.youtube.com/v/LRBspDS4Wdw?version=3

The comments over at the Leaf forum is that they are placing all 3 fast chargers within 2 miles of each other in Manhattan.. so good luck if you want...
Forum: In the News 04-23-2013, 03:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,043
Posted By herm
Re: The Most Affordable Car in America (Nissan’s Versa) Receives Even more for 2014

They have decontented the 2014 because the 2013 S did include AC and a 5 speed stick for $11,990 .. good luck finding one
Forum: In the News 04-23-2013, 12:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 605
Posted By herm
Re: Hyundai Continues Its Push into the Fuel Cell Space

Its green publicity, lots of people still do not believe in batteries.. btw, this uses a compressed oxygen bottle (or maybe air) to feed the fuel cell.. quieter than a built-in compressor as many FCV...
Forum: In the News 04-23-2013, 11:59 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,571
Posted By herm
Re: The 2013 Dodge Dart Aero Is In The Drive :)

can you get up to speed without using the turbo?.. and is it worth it since it will take longer?
Forum: General 04-23-2013, 06:31 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,404
Posted By herm
Re: The '59 Fiat that got 244mpg

Did any OEM ever offer remotely adjustable mixture in a car carburator?.. that along with an exhaust temperature gauge would have been awesome

Airplanes use them and they fly in all kinds of...
Forum: Fuel Economy 04-23-2013, 06:16 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,602
Posted By herm
Re: Minimum voltage needed to start car?

A voltmeter you plug into the cigarette lighter adapter will tell you instantly.. before the brushes wear out they can get dirty.. spray some Gunk into the alternator, let it sit for a while and then...
Forum: In the News 04-23-2013, 06:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,028
Posted By herm
Re: WardsAuto’s 2013 10 Best Interiors Lineup Are More Affordable than Ever

Could you live 10 years with the Spark interior without going crazy?.. no
Forum: Off-Topic 04-23-2013, 03:18 AM
Replies: 851
Views: 23,772
Posted By herm
Re: In the wake of 26 dead in Newtown, CT

Yahoo news let one slip on by.. an honest assessment on gun control efforts:

http://news.yahoo.com/strict-gun-laws-really-stop-gun-crime-030423815.html

Do Strict Gun Laws Really Stop Gun Crime?
Forum: Off-Topic 04-23-2013, 03:06 AM
Replies: 851
Views: 23,772
Posted By herm
Re: In the wake of 26 dead in Newtown, CT

shocking video

http://www.infowars.com/shocking-footage-americans-ordered-out-of-homes-at-gunpoint-by-swat-teams/
Forum: Off-Topic 04-22-2013, 08:36 PM
Replies: 851
Views: 23,772
Posted By herm
Re: In the wake of 26 dead in Newtown, CT

Charlie knows russian, he's a democrat.. but he will never admit it.
Forum: In the News 04-22-2013, 07:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 601
Posted By herm
Re: What Does Earth Day, The LEAF and NY City Taxis have in Common?

Thanks Jay, God knows what that driver did to that car
Forum: General 04-22-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 926
Posted By herm
Re: PIP vs C-Max Energi - Input Pls

You know the Leaf will get 100 miles of range at 50mph.. but if you need to be a speed demon and break the double nickel then..

The shame!..
Forum: Start Your Journey Here 04-22-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 153
Posted By herm
Re: New from the Last Frontier

Welcome to the forum.. what transmission and rear end gear ratio did you get?.. You may be able to get 30mpg on the hwy if you slow down a bit.. plus all the normal stuff we do such as airing up the...
Forum: Business and Economics 04-22-2013, 07:30 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,011
Posted By herm
Re: One Group’s Strategy to Derail Oil Pipelines, Raise Energy Prices

he probably cleans up and grows new skin in a couple of hours.. Do you want to feed fish contaminated with this stuff to your cats?.. DO YOU?.. yes you do, and take some pictures
Forum: In the News 04-22-2013, 02:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 601
Posted By herm
Re: What Does Earth Day, The LEAF and NY City Taxis have in Common?

I forget if it was discussed here, but there are complaints from the Leaf Taxi drivers in Japan about accelerated battery wear and the large amount of time they spend charging on their dime. Fast DC...
Forum: General 04-22-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 926
Posted By herm
Re: PIP vs C-Max Energi - Input Pls

Toyota will have to compete with Ford and offer 21 miles of range in the V station wagon (it may have the room now).. hopefully Chevy will offer the Orlando CUV with a 40 mile Voltec but that will be...
Forum: Business and Economics 04-22-2013, 12:04 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,011
Posted By herm
Re: One Group’s Strategy to Derail Oil Pipelines, Raise Energy Prices

Toxic Corexit in the news

http://news.yahoo.com/corexit-oil-spill-solution-worse-problem-140359976.html

"Every three to four weeks, a cycle of horror repeats itself across Steve Kolian’s face....
Forum: In the News 04-22-2013, 11:38 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,571
Posted By herm
Re: The 2013 Dodge Dart Aero Is In The Drive :)

You gotta leave some expansion room for hot days, otherwise you rupture something..
Forum: In the News 04-22-2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 601
Posted By herm
Re: What Does Earth Day, The LEAF and NY City Taxis have in Common?

"What Does Earth Day, The LEAF and NY City Taxis have in Common?"

Mayor Michael "Nanny" Bloomberg :)
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