CarForum.net - Car Forums, Automotive News and Community http://www.carforum.net/ CarForum.net is a forum dedicated to car enthusiasts and their love for automobiles. en Thu, 23 May 2013 01:35:14 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.carforum.net/images/car/misc/rss.jpg CarForum.net - Car Forums, Automotive News and Community http://www.carforum.net/ Dear Spammers - A Warning http://www.carforum.net/new-members/14410-dear-spammers-warning.html Wed, 22 May 2013 19:21:39 GMT I am going to take it upon myself to personally track you and see to it that every individual spammer is dealt with. I will gather the proof, and you... I am going to take it upon myself to personally track you and see to it that every individual spammer is dealt with. I will gather the proof, and you will be prosecuted. Or worse. Best leave now. If you doubt me, go ahead. Try my patience. I have a lot of free time at my disposal presently.

Other forum members, please do not post in this thread. PM me for questions or comments. ]]> New Members KSIMP88 http://www.carforum.net/new-members/14410-dear-spammers-warning.html Toyota Matrix vs acetylene tank http://www.carforum.net/off-topic/14406-toyota-matrix-vs-acetylene-tank.html Wed, 22 May 2013 17:55:34 GMT And in the news today, an owner left an acetylene tank in his car over night. This morning as he was walking to his car he used his remote to unlock... And in the news today, an owner left an acetylene tank in his car over night. This morning as he was walking to his car he used his remote to unlock the car. The resulting explosion totally destroyed the car and shattered windows for blocks.

]]> Off Topic Mr Car Guy http://www.carforum.net/off-topic/14406-toyota-matrix-vs-acetylene-tank.html Welcome me. http://www.carforum.net/new-members/14402-welcome-me.html Wed, 22 May 2013 12:43:23 GMT I am joay, new here, so hello to all members.:) I am joay, new here, so hello to all members.:) ]]> New Members joayvanis http://www.carforum.net/new-members/14402-welcome-me.html Best FUN track day car for under £2000 http://www.carforum.net/looking-buy/14401-best-fun-track-day-car-under-%A32000.html Wed, 22 May 2013 01:03:34 GMT Hi everyone, we and a friend a looking at splitting the cost for a car we can just take round the track and are wondering whats a good car to buy? ... Hi everyone, we and a friend a looking at splitting the cost for a car we can just take round the track and are wondering whats a good car to buy?

Looking on autotrader at mr2's (most look like rustbuckets though) , and a supra has also caught our eye. Maybe an mx5? Looks light and nippy.

Need suggestions please! ]]> Looking to Buy Mike_9 http://www.carforum.net/looking-buy/14401-best-fun-track-day-car-under-%A32000.html Acura New Car! Want to keep great care of it! http://www.carforum.net/general-automotive-discussion/14399-new-car-want-keep-great-care.html Tue, 21 May 2013 16:14:09 GMT Yesterday I became the proud owner of a 2005 Acura! The interior is in SUPERIOR shape and it passed a 150 point inspection with flying colors (I have... Yesterday I became the proud owner of a 2005 Acura! The interior is in SUPERIOR shape and it passed a 150 point inspection with flying colors (I have a family member that works at the car dealership I bought it from). I didn't get the $1380, 27000 mile warantee because it would up the payments just enough that I couldn't really afford it each month. So not only do I want to be able to keep the interior in amazing shape but I also want to keep this car in fantastic running condition. I know the basics (regular oil change, rotate tires when you have an oil change, etc) but what else can I do to keep this car in great shape? Also how often should I bring it to the car wash? How do I prevent rust? Lastly, what can I do to keep the interior in amazing condition?

It has leather interior :) ]]> General Automotive Discussion Gimpyrks http://www.carforum.net/general-automotive-discussion/14399-new-car-want-keep-great-care.html Most useless carbon fiber item? http://www.carforum.net/general-automotive-discussion/14398-most-useless-carbon-fiber-item.html Tue, 21 May 2013 16:03:11 GMT My buddy and I have a running joke, pretending to boast about the carbon fiber items our cars have -- carbon fiber gas cap, carbon fiber antenna,... My buddy and I have a running joke, pretending to boast about the carbon fiber items our cars have -- carbon fiber gas cap, carbon fiber antenna, carbon fiber A/C vents... you get the idea. I don't even know if those things exist.

He has a 2012 mustang v6. What is the most meaningless, useless, and utterly pointless carbon fiber item I can actually buy for him for his birthday? ]]> General Automotive Discussion enderx475 http://www.carforum.net/general-automotive-discussion/14398-most-useless-carbon-fiber-item.html Honda Jacked up the wrong area and it collapsed http://www.carforum.net/general-auto-repair/14389-jacked-up-wrong-area-collapsed.html Tue, 21 May 2013 01:43:10 GMT Guys, I was jacking up the metal IN FRONT of the reinforced sliver of metal that stick out downwards and guess what? It collapsed. The whole corner... Guys, I was jacking up the metal IN FRONT of the reinforced sliver of metal that stick out downwards and guess what? It collapsed. The whole corner sunk and the rotors almost hit the ground. I was taking off the wheel to do some automotive repair.

I was thankfully able to get the wheel back in place by jacking up properly the other corner. However, the sideskirt is bulging out a little. There is a ****load of rust. What damage did I do? Is it drivable?

Thanks ]]> General Auto Repair scary_mousie http://www.carforum.net/general-auto-repair/14389-jacked-up-wrong-area-collapsed.html Chevy fuel problem 97 camaro http://www.carforum.net/exhaust-systems/14378-fuel-problem-97-camaro.html Mon, 20 May 2013 03:53:42 GMT :no power to fuel pump relay checks ok started one day the day it would not. :no power to fuel pump relay checks ok started one day the day it would not. ]]> Exhaust systems dhagemeier http://www.carforum.net/exhaust-systems/14378-fuel-problem-97-camaro.html No Specific Make Mazda pretege5 help http://www.carforum.net/exhaust-systems/14377-mazda-pretege5-help.html Mon, 20 May 2013 01:13:05 GMT hey im new on here. I recently bought a mazda protege 5 (automatic) and was looking to make it a little louder. i dont want some fart can sound you... hey im new on here. I recently bought a mazda protege 5 (automatic) and was looking to make it a little louder. i dont want some fart can sound you hear when you see some teenage kids civic drive by i want something a little deeper. Any suggestions? ]]> Exhaust systems ben http://www.carforum.net/exhaust-systems/14377-mazda-pretege5-help.html Looking for a hand with my first car http://www.carforum.net/looking-buy/14376-looking-hand-my-first-car.html Sun, 19 May 2013 23:48:46 GMT Hey, as a first time poster and someone who hasn't been taught too much about cars I basically need to know how much rust is too much. Below are a few pictures featuring basically the very worst of the car I'm looking to purchase and other than these pictures the car looks mint, areas around doors, trunk and the wheel wells as i believe they're called are completely spotless. As far as car information goes this is a 2000 Pontiac Sunfire(automatic), it has 115k on it and is selling for $3500. Also I'm not sure if it matters but I live in Ontario, Canada. Two final notes the car comes safetied and e-tested and the two small inside cylinders circled on image 5 each have quite a bit of rush on them. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

imgur: the simple image sharer ]]> Looking to Buy Insanest http://www.carforum.net/looking-buy/14376-looking-hand-my-first-car.html Speaker - 98 Lincoln Continental http://www.carforum.net/audio/14374-speaker-98-lincoln-continental.html Sun, 19 May 2013 21:26:41 GMT I need help changing the speakers on my 1998 Lincoln Continental. Need help finding parts for it and also if it's easy enough, a quick guide on how to do it. Only the front speakers stopped working. ]]> Audio hazeljumper http://www.carforum.net/audio/14374-speaker-98-lincoln-continental.html BMW Problem in lighting http://www.carforum.net/general-auto-repair/14370-problem-lighting.html Sun, 19 May 2013 06:26:45 GMT My car from last few days is in a bad mood , the lights are not working well, its gets switched of as soon as the car runs for an hour making driving... My car from last few days is in a bad mood , the lights are not working well, its gets switched of as soon as the car runs for an hour making driving difficult at night ,mostly I can not use my car for long distance drive during night hours. please suggest me what to do. ]]> General Auto Repair Albert1234 http://www.carforum.net/general-auto-repair/14370-problem-lighting.html Ford Mabye a hyrolock? http://www.carforum.net/general-auto-repair/14365-mabye-hyrolock.html Sun, 19 May 2013 00:17:36 GMT i was driving and i hit some big puddles when i was done i drove like 50 feet and my car died and it wouldnt start i tried it and it almost did i... i was driving and i hit some big puddles when i was done i drove like 50 feet and my car died and it wouldnt start i tried it and it almost did i waited a good 10 mins for stuff to dry it started on the secound try now im worried i messed something up i drove it around after and it seemed fine didnt idle weird or anything i got home and waited one hour went out started it and it had a hard time i gave it some gas and then it ran fine now i did it again and it runs normal ( the engine was cold on this try) i took off my intake filter and it was a little damp (5 hours after) im letting it sit out to dry
IS MY CAR FINE
1997 ford Taurus :confused::confused::confused::confused: ]]> General Auto Repair zeroneedshelp http://www.carforum.net/general-auto-repair/14365-mabye-hyrolock.html Toyota Is this a problem to my engine? (Pictures inside) http://www.carforum.net/engines/14361-problem-my-engine-pictures-inside.html Sat, 18 May 2013 01:40:46 GMT I notice this a few weeks ago and now I'm starting to worry. The engine has some leakage around the side of the engine. Is this a problem? How muh would it cost to repair this? The more information, the better! Thanks
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]]> Engines Sciontcdriver http://www.carforum.net/engines/14361-problem-my-engine-pictures-inside.html How can I learn to drive by myself? http://www.carforum.net/general-automotive-discussion/14360-how-can-i-learn-drive-myself.html Fri, 17 May 2013 23:58:41 GMT Hello I am 21 years old, and live in the State of Florida and don't know how to drive. I've been trying to get my parents to teach me to drive for years, since I was old enough to get a learner's permit but they keep putting it off. And well, I don't know what to do. I need a Diver's license so I can get a car and start working on supporting myself and leaving my parents.

I have done the online courses I can do, sign and DUI courses. But I still have no hands on experience. I'm not even sure exactly what to ask thats how lost I am. Every online resource I've looked at is assuming I am a teenager. So I thought maybe people at a car forum would know how I might learn to drive. ]]> General Automotive Discussion nondriver http://www.carforum.net/general-automotive-discussion/14360-how-can-i-learn-drive-myself.html