# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=91 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 92 --- ## [Frame hunting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frame-hunting/178884)
**Author:** [@\_Moo\_tang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/_Moo_tang)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2021, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frame-hunting/178884 "2021-09-01T20:39:41Z")
Hey folks, had no luck on any mustang forums so now I’m here. I’m looking for any full frame vehicles have the 101.3" wheelbase same as the new edge mustang. Got a Baja build going in the works and my current obstacle is… --- ## [DELCO and DANA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/delco-and-dana/179086)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2021, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/delco-and-dana/179086 "2021-09-01T18:03:11Z")
I think I heard that DELCO is an abbreviation for Dayton Engineering Laboratory Corporation. Dayton Ohio used to be sort of the hi-tech capitol of the USA, where the Wright Brothers took hold, National Cash Register, et… --- ## [Honda lover thinking of getting a 2018 Kona?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-lover-thinking-of-getting-a-2018-kona/178996)
**Author:** [@woodyandsue\_176929](https://community.cartalk.com/u/woodyandsue_176929)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2021, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-lover-thinking-of-getting-a-2018-kona/178996 "2021-08-31T17:34:31Z")
Hi all, new here. I have a 2005 Civic that I love, but with a vernal pool in the back floor and general wear and tear decided to look for a newer car. I’m confused about varying reports on the CVT’s and choose to drive r… --- ## [Affordable "self-driving" car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/affordable-self-driving-car/178930)
**Author:** [@176881](https://community.cartalk.com/u/176881)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2021, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/affordable-self-driving-car/178930 "2021-08-31T13:06:39Z")
I am looking to buy my first car with driving assist with hands free support. Goal to keep the budget under 40k. My online research have yielded the following options that combine adaptive cruise control with true hands… --- ## [Free car ethics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/free-car-ethics/178731)
**Author:** [@hagenboggs\_176715](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hagenboggs_176715)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2021, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/free-car-ethics/178731 "2021-08-30T03:24:43Z")
I have an ethical question I wish I could have called in to ask. As a college graduation present, my Dad gave me his car: a 2016 Crosstrek with about 95k on it. When he gave me the car, he specifically said “This is the … --- ## ['How G.M.'s First Turbo Engines Crashed and Burned'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-g-m-s-first-turbo-engines-crashed-and-burned/178969)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2021, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-g-m-s-first-turbo-engines-crashed-and-burned/178969 "2021-08-30T02:14:10Z")
The NY Times published it, but I found a link to a copy elsewhere: https://news.zordo.in/how-g-m-s-first-turbo-engines-crashed-and-burned-108109.html Lots of mistakes fun to read about! --- ## [What interesting cars have you seen lately?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-interesting-cars-have-you-seen-lately/179043)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2021, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-interesting-cars-have-you-seen-lately/179043 "2021-08-29T21:34:20Z")
Last week, on the same day, I saw two Lamborghini Urus SUVs. No, it wasn’t the same one that I saw twice, because they were different colors. Then, a couple of days ago, I saw a '67 Olds 4-4-2. The paint wasn’t gre… --- ## [Tom Hanks sells part of his vehicle collection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tom-hanks-sells-part-of-his-vehicle-collection/178896)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tom-hanks-sells-part-of-his-vehicle-collection/178896 "2021-08-26T19:52:28Z")
--- ## [Saturday morning TV car shows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturday-morning-tv-car-shows/179027)
**Author:** [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2021, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturday-morning-tv-car-shows/179027 "2021-08-29T12:22:27Z")
Some were great, I think one started off as Shade Tree Mechanic. Now they boarder on the absurd. This AM, on Car Fix, they take a blown LSA from an outboard motor that costs nearly six figures and put it in an El Camin… --- ## [Install rear camber arms while suspension is out or after I install coilovers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/install-rear-camber-arms-while-suspension-is-out-or-after-i-install-coilovers/179032)
**Author:** [@jordanethan609\_175234](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jordanethan609_175234)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2021, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/install-rear-camber-arms-while-suspension-is-out-or-after-i-install-coilovers/179032 "2021-08-28T20:49:01Z")
So I got some BC Racing coilovers and am waiting to install them until my rear camber arms come in. My question is, is there any benefit of installing the new camber arms before I remove the stock suspension, or if I do … --- ## [When You get an Electronic Vehicle (EV), how will you charge it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-you-get-an-electronic-vehicle-ev-how-will-you-charge-it/177832)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-you-get-an-electronic-vehicle-ev-how-will-you-charge-it/177832 "2021-08-27T22:29:02Z")
With so much emphasis being put on the conversion to change to Electric Vehicles (EV) by the years 2030, and with some manufacturers stating they will convert completely to EVs, I have to ask, how will you charge your El… --- ## [Interesting feature that will be standard on 2022 GM vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-feature-that-will-be-standard-on-2022-gm-vehicles/178875)
**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-feature-that-will-be-standard-on-2022-gm-vehicles/178875 "2021-08-27T00:51:39Z")
Your opinions? Too much of big brother watching? --- ## [Coupe ID? Familiar?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coupe-id-familiar/178916)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coupe-id-familiar/178916 "2021-08-26T23:53:41Z")
The rear hatch glass seems familiar. Kinda has an avanti vibe. Tvr? --- ## [Electric Vehicle Hauling Capacity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-vehicle-hauling-capacity/178939)
**Author:** [@redavies49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redavies49)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-vehicle-hauling-capacity/178939 "2021-08-26T15:53:36Z")
We have two e-bikes, each weighing about 50 pounds. We have the only hitch mounted rack strong enough to carry the bikes which also weighs about 50 pounds. We haul this around currently with a Lexus RX350. We go through … --- ## [O no! .... need 5 more characters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o-no-need-5-more-characters/178948)
**Author:** [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o-no-need-5-more-characters/178948 "2021-08-26T03:00:27Z")
What does a farm girl send her boyfriend in the Army? A John Deere letter. --- ## [What is the make of car that Batman is chasing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-make-of-car-that-batman-is-chasing/178913)
**Author:** [@pinvestments2019\_176861](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pinvestments2019_176861)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-make-of-car-that-batman-is-chasing/178913 "2021-08-25T20:54:42Z")
Hi, I was recently watching the old Batman TV show from the 1960’s. In Season 1 Episode 2, Batman (Adam West) is chasing The Riddler (Frank Gorshin) in the Batmobile. The Riddler is driving a car I can’t identify, can y… --- ## [If you could have a working life-size model of any toy car, what would it be?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-could-have-a-working-life-size-model-of-any-toy-car-what-would-it-be/178878)
**Author:** [@BoboTheClown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BoboTheClown)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-could-have-a-working-life-size-model-of-any-toy-car-what-would-it-be/178878 "2021-08-25T02:26:04Z")
I’ve been watching the Netflix series Car Masters: Rust to Riches, and in one episode, they make a working life-size car modeled after the Hot Wheels Splittin’ Image. According to what they said on the episode, many o… --- ## [Can I just change the headlight bulb or do I need to just replace the whole headlight on 1991 Chevy van?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-just-change-the-headlight-bulb-or-do-i-need-to-just-replace-the-whole-headlight-on-1991-chevy-van/178926)
**Author:** [@JHulscher05\_174532](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JHulscher05_174532)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-just-change-the-headlight-bulb-or-do-i-need-to-just-replace-the-whole-headlight-on-1991-chevy-van/178926 "2021-08-25T00:05:51Z")
I have seen videos on youtube where they replace the whole headlight but can you just replace the bulb? This is for 1991 Chevrolet van. --- ## [fromPep Boys and](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frompep-boys-and/178680)
**Author:** [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2021, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frompep-boys-and/178680 "2021-08-22T16:14:58Z")
Increasingly. people are posting complaints about wanting repairs or recalls of non safety items for free on over 10 year old cars. Where is this attitude coming from? Is it from the self esteem movement that has been … --- ## [The people with whom we share the road](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-people-with-whom-we-share-the-road/178889)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2021, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-people-with-whom-we-share-the-road/178889 "2021-08-22T16:07:29Z")
… might not always exercise good judgment… :astonished: --- ## [Format Change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/format-change/178843)
**Author:** [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2021, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/format-change/178843 "2021-08-21T14:56:44Z")
I am getting a totally different format for this site. Not easy to view or select catagories. iOS14 --- ## [If you own a Hyundai Santa Fe or Veloster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-hyundai-santa-fe-or-veloster/178823)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2021, 6:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-hyundai-santa-fe-or-veloster/178823 "2021-08-21T06:00:11Z")
… Model Year 2017 or newer, and if your alloy wheels are delaminating, you should be aware of this Class Action lawsuit: --- ## [Synthetic vs.regular oil - questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-vs-regular-oil-questions/178597)
**Author:** [@Cjeanburns\_176630](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cjeanburns_176630)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2021, 5:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-vs-regular-oil-questions/178597 "2021-08-21T05:37:56Z")
Hi all, I am the owner of my sister’s 2018 Honda Civic. It is due for an oil change. The owner’s manual recommends Honda Genuine Oil, 0W20 detergent grade with API Certification. The manual says that “synthetic can also… --- ## [Ford is switching to on-line sales](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-is-switching-to-on-line-sales/178795)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-is-switching-to-on-line-sales/178795 "2021-08-19T16:15:25Z")
Ford is switching to on-line sales; 2 minutes - this morning’s Marketplace’ --- ## [Oil not draining](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-not-draining/178398)
**Author:** [@Halter3692\_176387](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Halter3692_176387)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-not-draining/178398 "2021-08-19T15:36:38Z")
Okay so on my last oil change which I do every 5,000 miles on my 2018 Toyota Tacoma the oil would not drain like normal. Around 1 quart came out into my drain pan and that was it. Does anyone know why those could be happ… --- ## [2002 Nissan Altima prob](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-altima-prob/178761)
**Author:** [@cody.koob2004\_176732](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cody.koob2004_176732)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-altima-prob/178761 "2021-08-19T06:13:35Z")
Saturday I changed the fuel pump and since then It has been acting up. When I start the car it dies right away. Sometimes if I rev it up it will stay running but sometimes when I do that it died. Then white and or black … --- ## [What is the "least" smart thing you've ever done to a car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-least-smart-thing-youve-ever-done-to-a-car/178654)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2021, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-least-smart-thing-youve-ever-done-to-a-car/178654 "2021-08-17T23:09:16Z")
What is the “least” smart thing you’ve ever done to a car? I would have said what is the “stupidest” thing you’ve ever done, but I’ll bet that at the time, it did not seem so stupid… This topic came to me when I saw th… --- ## [Need to have my memory checked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-have-my-memory-checked/178774)
**Author:** [@Renegade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Renegade)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2021, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-have-my-memory-checked/178774 "2021-08-17T22:50:42Z")
Wife’s car that I very seldom drive 92 Buck Century. I went to the store earlier today it was raining so I had the lights on four headlight system did not notice until I turned into the parking lot that I had the high be… --- ## [Want to know why my Engine stops running when it’s real hot 100° and the air is on I pull over shut the car off wait two minutes and it starts right up and everything](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-to-know-why-my-engine-stops-running-when-it-s-real-hot-100-and-the-air-is-on-i-pull-over-shut-the-car-off-wait-two-minutes-and-it-starts-right-up-and-everything/178748)
**Author:** [@kachman24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kachman24)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2021, 11:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-to-know-why-my-engine-stops-running-when-it-s-real-hot-100-and-the-air-is-on-i-pull-over-shut-the-car-off-wait-two-minutes-and-it-starts-right-up-and-everything/178748 "2021-08-17T11:53:29Z")
\[/details i’ve had two Miatas and I had the same problem with the both --- ## [Ford Bronco recalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-bronco-recalls/178725)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2021, 6:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-bronco-recalls/178725 "2021-08-17T06:57:42Z")
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