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Re: I found it! (part 2) [oregonboy]

by oregonboy on Sat Nov 15 11:19:32 PST 2008

So after the OSP pickup pulls out behind me, I pass the last remaining car in the group, signal and move to the right lane. When the cop-truck signals and squeezes in behind me, I know I'm going to be stopped. Sure enough, flashing blue and red lights come on behind his front grill. I signal and pull over. The trooper comes up to my window and says, "You probably thought I stopped you for passing on the right, but that was ok. No, the reason I stopped you was for following too close." I was surprised at this and said that, while I was a little closer than I would normally follow (because I wanted the VW to "Keep Right Except to Pass"), I didn't think that I was tailgating or driving unsafely. He proceeded to warn me of the dangers of inciting road rage in others by driving too aggressively, cautioned me to be careful, and wished me a good evening. He went back to his truck and I went on my way. A few miles down the road, I caught up with the VW bus again. This time he was all alone on the road... still cruising in the left lane. So I plowed into the back of the bus sending it tumbling off the road. It hit a boulder in the median and burst into flames. (Just kidding, I motored on by in the right lane). I would guess that the VW driver was pleased that he had been instrumental in my receiving a ticket. Or maybe he was "brain-dead in the fast lane" and was totally oblivious to the entire incident. It wasn't until I had replayed the events in my mind that it occurred to me why the cop had stopped me. Remember, he was many car lengths ahead of me when I was following the VW... there was room for me to safely pass on the right before I overtook the group of cars that he was cruising among. He was judging my following distance in his rear-view mirror, in the dark, while driving(!?). And I had intentionally NOT driven directly behind the VW. My vehicle was two feet farther to the left, so that my left blinker would be unavoidably visible to the driver of the VW. The cop was watching the relative position of our headlights in his mirrors. He probably couldn't even see mine. He must have thought I was right on the other guy's bumper. Small wonder that he stopped me! -james

Dump It

by georgecavalier on Thu Oct 30 15:44:29 PDT 2008

I think GM is smart in selling Hummer. From a financial standpoint Hummer is losing money... GM would not only gain money by selling but also it will seal up one of its wounds. GM already has too many truck based SUV's, which is a dying market. I believe that they should still keep an SUV line around but I think a Tahoe/Suburban is a better choice. I understand and respect that there are those of you who do use these vehicles for their actual purposes but I'm afraid to say you're a minority. I see more Hummers in rap videos and mall parking lots then anything. I live out in the country and I still see people using Hummers as an alternative to a minivan instead of a hauler or boulder basher. Believe me I'm not bashing Hummer as a tree hugger or environmentalist (I own an SUV), I just don't think it is the right choice for GM to keep it alive.

Re: EGR preventive maintenance? [brokestudent2]

by zaken1 on Sun Oct 26 09:22:01 PDT 2008

Ryan, I again never received notice that you had posted this message; the Edmunds notification system apparently needs to have its control module reflashed. Anyway, I've heard nothing but complaints about Midas; so I would NEVER go there. There is another nationwide chain called Meineke, which also offers a lifetime warranty; and who has done all my muffler work for many years. I just love those folks, and I have used their services at locations in three different states. But there are also many independent shops who install mufflers with a lifetime guarantee. However, you may only be able to get warranty work done at that same shop. There still is another exhaust option; although it may not be practical in your particular situation. You can call up a list of regular and toll free phone numbers for wrecking yards anywhere in the U.S. from an online telephone directory like switchboard.com You can probably also find yards that have lots of Metro parts by doing an Internet search for "used Chevy Metro parts" or something similar. Once you find a yard that has the parts you want, they may be willing to pull and ship the parts to your home; if you prepay the charges. I realize that it can be risky to deal with an unknown place; particularly when you cannot inspect the parts in advance. However, there are some large yards that specialize in specific brands; who ship like that all the time. I have used these yards, and have gotten excellent service and quality parts from them. If you are open to such an arrangement, but are uncomfortable about dealing with unknown places, contact me by e-mail, and I'll send you a list of yards in rust free northern California which I have dealt with and would recommend. If the car depresses well, and it's not using Prozac; there's a good chance the noise is coming from a worn or missing bushing, rather than a defective strut. It could be any of the rubber bushings in the rear; not just the one on the strut. Or, the upper or lower strut mounting bolts may be loose. I have also heard noises which I was sure came from underneath the car; only to later find out that something was banging around in the hatchback, or in the tire storage compartment. Joel

Re: About to sign a deal should I or should i bargain for more? [newborn1281]

by peekay1 on Tue Oct 21 07:13:13 PDT 2008

newborn: I was in the same situation as you...I scratched the H#LL out of 3 of 4 of the rims (had the 19" sport wheels on the 2005 coupe), took off paint on my front bumper by hitting a landscaping rock (boulder), had a small hole torn in the front seat, the front tires were balding on the sides, and other small scratches, nicks...I was expecting a big bill as it related to those damages....imagine my surprise when I had the car pre-inspected a month before I had to turn it in and they said I only had like $300 worth of excessive wear and tear. Have you had the car pre-inspected yet? You'll be surprised at how laid back they are in their assessment of excessive wear and tear. I've since officially turned in the car and have been forgiven the excessive wear and tear b/c I purchased a 2008 G35 Sedan. In terms of knowing how good your deal is, I'll need to know the agreed upon price (cap cost), the tax rate where you live, and any other dealer (doc fees) that might be tacked on. Also, how many miles/year.

2001 Toyota 4Runner front left suspension noise

by tcc3573 on Mon Oct 20 09:33:48 PDT 2008

I have a 2001 toyota 4runner w/ 76K miles. No accidents or issues. The help I need is that: I have a "clunking" metal noise that I can re-create occur when I make a hard turn to the left. My CV boots are intact. My steering is excellent at any speed. No vibrations in the steering wheel at any mileage. Important note: this is the model year which there is a front left BALL JOINT issue from time of the manufacter. I am not sure if it was repaired. Important note also: the noise does not seem to occur at temperatures below 35 degree's here in Colorado. ( i.e., expansion and contraction of metal parts) I recently had my shocks and springs changed. I do see worn bushings on the front control arm and stabilizer bars ! Coulod this be the problem? What is the best way to isolate the issue? Tim Boulder,Colorado

Re: [laurasdada]

by dewey on Sat Oct 18 20:03:08 PDT 2008

There is a grain of truth in your post. No make that a boulder of truth. :sick: