# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=88 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 89 --- ## [Please discontinue these edited shows. I listen so I can waste time. Don't take that away](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-discontinue-these-edited-shows-i-listen-so-i-can-waste-time-dont-take-that-away/180181)
**Author:** [@pilotmusicroom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pilotmusicroom)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2021, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-discontinue-these-edited-shows-i-listen-so-i-can-waste-time-dont-take-that-away/180181 "2021-10-25T22:46:51Z")
I don’t like the new edited version of the show. I listen to the show so that I can waste a full hour and I enjoy all of the show. You have cut so much out of the new version of the show. Please return the full versions … --- ## [Why do they make glove boxes out of pressed cardboard?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-they-make-glove-boxes-out-of-pressed-cardboard/180169)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2021, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-they-make-glove-boxes-out-of-pressed-cardboard/180169 "2021-10-25T22:38:48Z")
My classic Ford truck, no matter how rough the ride quality, it has a really robust design. Every aspect seems to be designed to be super-strong. Except the glove box, which believe it or not is made out of pressed ca… --- ## [What is an “old car”](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-an-old-car/180047)
**Author:** [@Tracyhodes\_177722](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tracyhodes_177722)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2021, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-an-old-car/180047 "2021-10-24T16:39:52Z")
Hi. I probably fit in the “nut” category but I am 50 year old woman and I live in downtown SF. I have a 2011 Ford Escape that we have only put 32,000 miles on in 11 years. I don’t want a new car but I am worried I am bei… --- ## [Upgrading my Neon to an Srt-4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upgrading-my-neon-to-an-srt-4/180132)
**Author:** [@ifrazzreal2\_177794](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ifrazzreal2_177794)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2021, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upgrading-my-neon-to-an-srt-4/180132 "2021-10-24T15:58:19Z")
Hi cartalk community, I am a 18 year old college student looking to upgrade my dodge neon 2005 to an srt4. I was talking to a couple of friends about it and they recommend just a simple engine swap because I’m on a budge… --- ## [Is a new engine really the best solution?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-new-engine-really-the-best-solution/179849)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2021, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-new-engine-really-the-best-solution/179849 "2021-10-24T01:44:46Z")
The editor of Hot Rod magazine is restoring a Chevy C10 pickup, and recently installed the rebuilt engine, when he ran into unexpected problems, which he describes in an interesting article in the attached link. In sho… --- ## [Radiator hose question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-hose-question/180096)
**Author:** [@jkn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jkn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2021, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-hose-question/180096 "2021-10-23T00:29:38Z")
Hi all. I have a 2015 Explorer with about 115k. A few years back I noticed the top radiator hose was flat. A new cap took care of that. Fast forward to just the other day I was checking under the hood (while cold) a… --- ## [(PC gaming) Well. Today I discovered that this exists:](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pc-gaming-well-today-i-discovered-that-this-exists/87439)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2021, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pc-gaming-well-today-i-discovered-that-this-exists/87439 "2021-10-22T21:33:02Z")
Car Mechanic Simulator 2014 I played the demo and found it frustrating. Mechanical problems are oversimplified; You unbolt the fuel filter to replace it. No removing fuel lines, no removing the gas cap to help depressu… --- ## [Motorsport Experience Website](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motorsport-experience-website/180092)
**Author:** [@debkheng8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/debkheng8)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motorsport-experience-website/180092 "2021-10-21T13:15:59Z")
Hello all! I’m trying to flesh out a one stop solution booking website for car enthusiasts or anyone in general to experience the car culture and motorsports activities in my home country in Malaysia. Motorsport experi… --- ## [Why didn't Tesla issue a recall?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-didnt-tesla-issue-a-recall/179954)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 12:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-didnt-tesla-issue-a-recall/179954 "2021-10-21T12:01:46Z")
--- ## [Cleaning some rusty tools](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-some-rusty-tools/179998)
**Author:** [@pyrolord314](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pyrolord314)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2021, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-some-rusty-tools/179998 "2021-10-20T20:33:30Z")
So my father-in-law and I have been using most of his tools heavily over the past year-year in a half and some of them have picked up some rust along the way (ie water pump pliers, some wrenches, etc). What’s the easiest… --- ## [Used ‘Vette](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-vette/179937)
**Author:** [@Scrapyard-John](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrapyard-John)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2021, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-vette/179937 "2021-10-19T12:17:14Z")
I’m considering purchasing this used Chevette. Does anyone have any advice? Attached is a picture from underneath the car. A little rust, but not too bad… --- ## [Van starts, but many electronics don't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-starts-but-many-electronics-dont-work/180017)
**Author:** [@lukeb723\_141545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lukeb723_141545)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-starts-but-many-electronics-dont-work/180017 "2021-10-18T23:38:24Z")
I have a 2001 Town and Country that starts without fully turning the key. It sounds like the starter is still trying to engage a few seconds after the engine has been running. Also, with the engine running the windows, r… --- ## [Kind of funny](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kind-of-funny/179845)
**Author:** [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kind-of-funny/179845 "2021-10-18T14:51:49Z")
so my 26 year old daughter is driving from long island to Virginia today to go to a wedding. she is mostly a vegetarian and loves animals. on her way she is seeing a lot of tractor trailers hauling live chickens. I guess… --- ## [Have You Ever Tallied Up All Your Vehicle-Related Subscriptions? You May Be Shocked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-ever-tallied-up-all-your-vehicle-related-subscriptions-you-may-be-shocked/179968)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-ever-tallied-up-all-your-vehicle-related-subscriptions-you-may-be-shocked/179968 "2021-10-18T14:32:20Z")
Car Talk tallied up the subscription costs folks pay today. Guess what? It costs more than the car! --- ## [Car Window Condensation Survey (fixed)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-window-condensation-survey-fixed/180034)
**Author:** [@sidrsarb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sidrsarb)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-window-condensation-survey-fixed/180034 "2021-10-17T23:10:19Z")
Hello! My last post was deleted because people were suspicious about the link to the survey. So I decided to type it up. This kind of ruins the whole anyonnomus thing, but it’s all I’ve got. Here it is: Disclaimer- This… --- ## [Truck won’t start after neg disconnected from battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-won-t-start-after-neg-disconnected-from-battery/179889)
**Author:** [@Rbearce78\_177616](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rbearce78_177616)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-won-t-start-after-neg-disconnected-from-battery/179889 "2021-10-17T19:55:51Z")
Went to change vct on passenger side unhooked neg on battery n unhooked connector from vct noticed that valve cover need to be removed so decide to wait so hooked vct back up n neg back to battery but truck wouldn’t star… --- ## [Fully upgraded models?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fully-upgraded-models/179997)
**Author:** [@longhorns](https://community.cartalk.com/u/longhorns)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fully-upgraded-models/179997 "2021-10-17T14:11:58Z")
Every 4 or 5 or 6 years, a model is extensively remodeled. In between, they mislead you by claiming the next year is new when it has only trivial cosmetic changes. How to find the actual years of extensive upgrades? Bl… --- ## [Mystery switch below steering wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-switch-below-steering-wheel/179945)
**Author:** [@sonnycarrothers\_177658](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sonnycarrothers_177658)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2021, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-switch-below-steering-wheel/179945 "2021-10-16T02:22:33Z")
There is a switch below my steering wheel. It doesn’t seem to do anything but the wires are hot. I’ve unplugged it. Any ideas? --- ## [Car Identification](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-identification/179933)
**Author:** [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2021, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-identification/179933 "2021-10-16T00:39:05Z")
There is a television advertisement for a medication, in the ad is a red convertible driven by an older couple. The styling appears to be that of amid to late 50s European car, yet has what appears to be adjustable head… --- ## [Can you take the turbo out of a Veloster for better mpg?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-take-the-turbo-out-of-a-veloster-for-better-mpg/179914)
**Author:** [@xtrentonsmithx\_177564](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xtrentonsmithx_177564)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-take-the-turbo-out-of-a-veloster-for-better-mpg/179914 "2021-10-15T17:40:25Z")
This is probably a stupid question but… I found the perfect car for me however it’s a turbo model of the Hyundai Veloster… and I want a standard base model because it gets much better fuel economy. Is it possible/easy t… --- ## [GM wins a BIG settlement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-wins-a-big-settlement/179934)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2021, 12:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-wins-a-big-settlement/179934 "2021-10-13T12:07:55Z")
… from LG, to cover the cost of recalling every Chevy Bolt: LG to pay up to $1.9 billion to GM over Bolt EV battery fires (cnbc.com) --- ## [GM's Electric Vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gms-electric-vehicles/179874)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2021, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gms-electric-vehicles/179874 "2021-10-13T02:15:28Z")
GM is making a huge push in the electric car market. I hope they succeed. They have the engineering and manufacturing to make it succeed. We’ll see. GM Electric Vehicles --- ## [Converting units](https://community.cartalk.com/t/converting-units/179857)
**Author:** [@Dakotaboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dakotaboy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2021, 5:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/converting-units/179857 "2021-10-10T05:40:32Z")
So my Friday newspaper (old guy, likes to read an actual newspaper while eating breakfast) has an automotive section with a Car Talk question and answer, and a profile of a vehicle. In today’s paper it was the Porsche M… --- ## [2005 Chevy Classic race car conversion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-classic-race-car-conversion/179833)
**Author:** [@litymaconstruction\_177571](https://community.cartalk.com/u/litymaconstruction_177571)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2021, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-classic-race-car-conversion/179833 "2021-10-10T01:52:25Z")
ok so i am turning a 2005 Chevy Classic in to a USRA Tuner race car. I have gutted the car. i cut a wire harness on passenger rear kick and now the car won’t start. Would anyone know what i need to rewire to get her runn… --- ## [Drop down ad interfering with the menu bar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drop-down-ad-interfering-with-the-menu-bar/179750)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2021, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drop-down-ad-interfering-with-the-menu-bar/179750 "2021-10-09T20:39:19Z")
Recently there has been a drop down ad that covers the Car Talk menu bar as you scroll down a topic. It requires scrolling all the way back to the top of the topic before it disappears and reveals the menu bar. This is… --- ## [Hyundai Veloster single knock when accelerating or taking foot off gas?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-veloster-single-knock-when-accelerating-or-taking-foot-off-gas/179820)
**Author:** [@xtrentonsmithx\_177564](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xtrentonsmithx_177564)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2021, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-veloster-single-knock-when-accelerating-or-taking-foot-off-gas/179820 "2021-10-09T16:36:21Z")
I’m looking at a car for sale and the weirdest thing happened… So this is a 2013 Manual transmission hyunda veloster (non turbo) with 80k miles on it Car was clean, engine was clean. Idled perfectly and sounded perfect… --- ## [Tirerack, any review?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tirerack-any-review/82014)
**Author:** [@xaml](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xaml)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2021, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tirerack-any-review/82014 "2021-10-09T14:48:56Z")
All four of my wheels are bent and tires are not good either. There is definetly vibration so I plan to replace all 4 wheels and tires. I never used Tirerack before, but do they ship both the tires and wheels already i… --- ## [The wolf in sheep's clothing EVs vs ICEs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-wolf-in-sheeps-clothing-evs-vs-ices/179678)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2021, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-wolf-in-sheeps-clothing-evs-vs-ices/179678 "2021-10-09T14:35:26Z")
EDIT: I have deleted my original post that started this discussion thread. I failed to do due diligence in verifying the article’s claims thereby posting highly biased, erroneous information. My apologies. I shall be… --- ## [Tpms reading](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-reading/179859)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-reading/179859 "2021-10-08T21:37:12Z")
07 gm suv. If I replace wheels with identical wheels do I have to relearn the tpms? --- ## [Suggest me new tyre rims](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggest-me-new-tyre-rims/179858)
**Author:** [@muller.k.ei.l.a.7\_177584](https://community.cartalk.com/u/muller.k.ei.l.a.7_177584)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggest-me-new-tyre-rims/179858 "2021-10-08T20:24:18Z")
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