# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=228 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 229 --- ## [1964 Studebaker Avante](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1964-studebaker-avante/93272)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 7:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1964-studebaker-avante/93272 "2016-05-17T07:16:43Z")
Thought you might be interested in these photos. From the Peabody Essex Museum, 2014 (You now have to click on the box to see the photos) --- ## [Bad tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-tires/93307)
**Author:** [@familyguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/familyguy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 5:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-tires/93307 "2016-05-17T05:36:40Z")
here the deal, I have four bad tires I can only afford to buy two right now. should I put them on the front or rear. it a rear wheel drive pickup. I plan on getting the other two in about three week. --- ## [Thoughts on the 2016 VW Beetle Convertible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-on-the-2016-vw-beetle-convertible/93253)
**Author:** [@beachbum1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beachbum1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-on-the-2016-vw-beetle-convertible/93253 "2016-05-17T04:33:04Z")
Anyone have experience with the 2016 Beetle convertible? What were your driving impressions? Handling? Ride? Power on highway? Comfort? Reliability? The model I have noticed (but have not driven yet) is the base Tu… --- ## [Should I add Sta-Bil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-add-sta-bil/93281)
**Author:** [@grizz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grizz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2016, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-add-sta-bil/93281 "2016-05-16T18:01:33Z")
I just bought a Tahoe a couple of months ago. It was last driven when I picked it up from the dealer. It hasn't been driven since because of circumstances beyond my control. Should I add Sta-Bil to prevent the fuel from … --- ## [The VW Diesel "Scandal" Continues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-vw-diesel-scandal-continues/93293)
**Author:** [@Honda-Blackbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda-Blackbird)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2016, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-vw-diesel-scandal-continues/93293 "2016-05-16T17:29:37Z")
I just got finished reading about the news on the main page about the VW Scandal and it occured to me yet again...how silly this really is. VW is being crucified in my mind because they admitted to lying more than anyth… --- ## [Cargo space, reliablility, and the ability to cross mountains/desert](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cargo-space-reliablility-and-the-ability-to-cross-mountains-desert/93292)
**Author:** [@Pentalarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pentalarc)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2016, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cargo-space-reliablility-and-the-ability-to-cross-mountains-desert/93292 "2016-05-16T03:36:32Z")
For various unfortunate reasons no one really cares about I have been non-vehicular for several years. Recently, for more unfortunate reasons, I have moved from my beloved New Orleans to Texarkana, Texas via U-Haul. I… --- ## [Problems with the site connection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-the-site-connection/93300)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2016, 6:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-the-site-connection/93300 "2016-05-15T06:06:14Z")
Having problems staying connected to the site, including posting responses. It keeps saying something about the "vanilla forum". Not knowing this technology, I don't understand the message. --- ## [A peek at Tesla's plans for the future](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-peek-at-teslas-plans-for-the-future/93222)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2016, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-peek-at-teslas-plans-for-the-future/93222 "2016-05-15T03:00:08Z")
Elon Musk has very ambitious plans, but he also seems to have the money to back up those plans: http://www.bloomberg.com/features/2016-inside-tesla-gigafactory/?cmpid=BBD050616\_BIZ&utm\_medium=email&utm\_source=newslette… --- ## [How Many Vehicles Get A Bad Rep...due to operator negligence or outright Abuse?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-vehicles-get-a-bad-rep-due-to-operator-negligence-or-outright-abuse/93271)
**Author:** [@Honda-Blackbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda-Blackbird)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2016, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-vehicles-get-a-bad-rep-due-to-operator-negligence-or-outright-abuse/93271 "2016-05-14T20:10:05Z")
This thought has been occupying my mind more so than usual lately...Not sure why. But I thought it would make good fodder for discussion. How many vehicles / engines get a bad rap all due to operator negligence...ra… --- ## [Can just the plastic grill be removed from a 2013 Lexus RX350?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-just-the-plastic-grill-be-removed-from-a-2013-lexus-rx350/93289)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2016, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-just-the-plastic-grill-be-removed-from-a-2013-lexus-rx350/93289 "2016-05-14T16:52:05Z")
No other place for siren speakers but behind the grill. Not enough opening from the top to get the speaker driver in and assemble the speakers behind the grill. Thank you. --- ## [Cross country road trip in a 1917 Maxwell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cross-country-road-trip-in-a-1917-maxwell/92718)
**Author:** [@rbassemir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rbassemir)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2016, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cross-country-road-trip-in-a-1917-maxwell/92718 "2016-05-13T02:38:26Z")
In 1916 my grandfather traveled from Newark, NJ to California in a 1917 Maxwell. Later this year, on the 100 year anniversary we plan to make the same trip again in a restored 1917 Maxwell. We have web site that descr… --- ## [A$k for four 17" F-150 rims on which aggressive snow tires are mounted](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-k-for-four-17-f-150-rims-on-which-aggressive-snow-tires-are-mounted/93278)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2016, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-k-for-four-17-f-150-rims-on-which-aggressive-snow-tires-are-mounted/93278 "2016-05-12T23:08:22Z")
Nordman SUV 265-70 R17 Winter tires Little used. Excellent condition. Mounted and balanced. Were on a Ford Expedition. Advertise on Craig's List? Thank you. --- ## [Dad's Old 1972 Dodge Van -- New Life for a Handmade Camper?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dads-old-1972-dodge-van-new-life-for-a-handmade-camper/93230)
**Author:** [@Yellow\_Vanquished](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yellow_Vanquished)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2016, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dads-old-1972-dodge-van-new-life-for-a-handmade-camper/93230 "2016-05-12T18:21:15Z")
My father passed away two years ago and, among other things (frayed wire, shards of plywood, etc.), left me his 1972 Dodge van. The Yellow Van is a fond part of my childhood -- I spent many hours with my dad fixing up t… --- ## [Is revving the engine equivalent to driving at high speeds?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-revving-the-engine-equivalent-to-driving-at-high-speeds/93242)
**Author:** [@I\_know\_nothing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/I_know_nothing)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2016, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-revving-the-engine-equivalent-to-driving-at-high-speeds/93242 "2016-05-12T18:18:17Z")
I have a 95 Mercury Villager that didn't pass inspection. I put SeaFoam in it before inspection to help clean the engine. Now I have been told that it may have caused gunk to loosen up and that I need to run out all of… --- ## [Timing belts vs chains?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belts-vs-chains/93251)
**Author:** [@mistertudball](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mistertudball)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belts-vs-chains/93251 "2016-05-11T14:01:27Z")
Other than padding Tom & Ray's bottom lines with required replacements at 70+K miles, why did auto engine technology go from timing chains to timing belts? I don't think chains ever needed replacement and I have two car… --- ## ["Attach a file" not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/attach-a-file-not-working/93210)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/attach-a-file-not-working/93210 "2016-05-11T05:17:00Z")
"Attach a file" just stopped working for me, anyone else? I click on the link and nothing happens. Macintosh system 10 chrome browser --- ## [Key stuck in ignition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-stuck-in-ignition/93248)
**Author:** [@Emoffett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emoffett)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2016, 7:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-stuck-in-ignition/93248 "2016-05-10T07:17:27Z")
I accidentally put the key from my 2008 Honda Odyssey into the ignition of my 2004 Honda Odyssey, and now the key won't come out! Any ideas on how to get the key out? I tried jiggling the steering wheel, jiggling the k… --- ## [Borgward is back!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/borgward-is-back/93229)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2016, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/borgward-is-back/93229 "2016-05-10T03:36:08Z")
I may well be the only forum member who recalls the German-made Borgward, whose last models rolled-off the assembly lines in 1961. Borgward made front-engine/RWD sedans, coupes, and convertibles and they were aimed at … --- ## [Utv Shocks on 2005 Chevy Colorado?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/utv-shocks-on-2005-chevy-colorado/93249)
**Author:** [@NyxieStix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NyxieStix)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2016, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/utv-shocks-on-2005-chevy-colorado/93249 "2016-05-09T18:27:03Z")
I have a 2005 Chevy Colorado with blown front shocks. I have Walker Evans shocks for an Arctic Fox utv that are the same size as my current shocks. I'm wondering if I can use those temporarily for daily driving until I c… --- ## [The First 3-D Printed Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-first-3-d-printed-car/93240)
**Author:** [@Honda-Blackbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda-Blackbird)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2016, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-first-3-d-printed-car/93240 "2016-05-09T18:03:04Z")
How do you like them Apples ? Thats a BIG Printer. Just think of the things to come... I like the possibility of printing out a component and then making a mold and casting it in Aluminum... Then again...the same tec… --- ## [Happy Mother's day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-mothers-day/93235)
**Author:** [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2016, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-mothers-day/93235 "2016-05-09T17:48:14Z")
Doing a family BBQ tomorrow and giving the lady a break. Happy Mother,s Day to you all. --- ## [1980 Datsun Pick Up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1980-datsun-pick-up/93174)
**Author:** [@eliyellow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eliyellow)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2016, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1980-datsun-pick-up/93174 "2016-05-09T17:21:51Z")
About to go look at a 1980 Datsun pick up truck that is this : https://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/5539665786.html Anyone know anything about what I should be looking out for, given that the truck has been sitting f… --- ## [Where Did These SUV's Come From?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-did-these-suvs-come-from/93217)
**Author:** [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2016, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-did-these-suvs-come-from/93217 "2016-05-08T17:12:50Z")
My wife saw an SUV at a local car lot and fell in love with it at first sight. It was a 2008 Saturn Vue RX and was fully loaded. I met her there and we gave it a long test drive. I began to love it as well. They had a bi… --- ## [New f150 will automatically steer your trailer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-f150-will-automatically-steer-your-trailer/93184)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2016, 9:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-f150-will-automatically-steer-your-trailer/93184 "2016-05-08T09:28:07Z")
Saw this commercial, who would believe it Wonder how it works with a dinky trailer, a 6' is harder than an 18' for me, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyQlRR56t-o --- ## [What do you think?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-think/93136)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2016, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-think/93136 "2016-05-06T00:27:38Z")
In the grapevine I hear Ford has a hybrid F-150 in the works ,for the not to distant future ,I must admit ,its an intriguing concept ,if done correctly.All dissing aside ,if you were Ford and was going to do this ,how w… --- ## [Can 2013 Lexus RX350 be improved for deep snow? Bigger wheels? Taller Winter tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-2013-lexus-rx350-be-improved-for-deep-snow-bigger-wheels-taller-winter-tires/93191)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2016, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-2013-lexus-rx350-be-improved-for-deep-snow-bigger-wheels-taller-winter-tires/93191 "2016-05-04T21:40:50Z")
It will replace a 2008 4WD Expedition doing blood transports. Unfortunate that the Lexus AWD cannot be switched to 4WD. Is there a way to install a switch or is it unnecessary? Thank you. --- ## [Mitsubishi cheated too](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-cheated-too/93142)
**Author:** [@bloody\_knuckles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bloody_knuckles)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2016, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-cheated-too/93142 "2016-05-04T16:34:54Z")
As I surmised in an earlier post regarding VW, other manufacturers are cheating. Mitsubishi just got caught cheating on fuel economy numbers. The company's stock has been hit so hard it has lost half its value. http://m… --- ## [See if you are able to STOP watching these before they end.... I cant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/see-if-you-are-able-to-stop-watching-these-before-they-end-i-cant/93182)
**Author:** [@Honda-Blackbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda-Blackbird)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2016, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/see-if-you-are-able-to-stop-watching-these-before-they-end-i-cant/93182 "2016-05-04T02:08:24Z")
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNvYI7zxUgY Blackbird --- ## [BMW 328i or Lexus ES350 or Audi A4 or Mercedes C300 (4MATIC)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-328i-or-lexus-es350-or-audi-a4-or-mercedes-c300-4matic/93169)
**Author:** [@sam081947](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sam081947)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2016, 5:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-328i-or-lexus-es350-or-audi-a4-or-mercedes-c300-4matic/93169 "2016-05-03T05:56:27Z")
Hello, I am in the market for a certified pre-owned luxury car. I'd like a 2-3 year old car and my choices are between: BMW 328i or Lexus ES350 or Audi A4 or Mercedes C300 (4MATIC) My criteria: 1. Reliable 2. Should l… --- ## [Are there any benefits to cutting out my catalytic converter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-there-any-benefits-to-cutting-out-my-catalytic-converter/93156)
**Author:** [@emmaolivia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emmaolivia)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2016, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-there-any-benefits-to-cutting-out-my-catalytic-converter/93156 "2016-05-01T20:22:05Z")
Hello everyone! I have a 1989 Buick Riviera and I am seriously thinking about cutting out my catalytic converter. I was wondering if I would notice any improvements on power or fuel economy? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=227) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=229)