# The Show **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=14 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 15 --- ## [Caller "Kai" named after a character in The Snow Queen / Frozen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caller-kai-named-after-a-character-in-the-snow-queen-frozen/87605)
**Author:** [@Singingway](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Singingway)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2014, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caller-kai-named-after-a-character-in-the-snow-queen-frozen/87605 "2014-10-11T20:10:04Z")
The name "Kai" comes from the Hans Christian Andersen story The Snow Queen -- Sneedronningen in Danish -( I knew you'd love that word!). Kai is the boy and Gerda is the girl, protagonists in the original story. Disney in… --- ## ["Please clarify clear-coating" an alternative view](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-clarify-clear-coating-an-alternative-view/87552)
**Author:** [@electricquad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/electricquad)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2014, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-clarify-clear-coating-an-alternative-view/87552 "2014-10-07T21:50:14Z")
The guys recommended that clear coating is always a scam. This is not strictly true and depends on the auto manufacturer and the paint on the vehicle. My wife and I both own Toyota Corollas CEs. I have a '03 metallic b… --- ## [Clear coat not always a scam](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clear-coat-not-always-a-scam/87502)
**Author:** [@pd\_cant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pd_cant)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2014, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clear-coat-not-always-a-scam/87502 "2014-10-06T23:21:34Z")
This is my opinion as a car owner. I am not a shill for car dealers or the extras they sell. I leased (and eventually bought) a new car in 1999. The dealer really tried hard to sell me on Clearcoat as an extra. I refus… --- ## ['72 Dart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/72-dart/87498)
**Author:** [@LauraR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LauraR)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2014, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/72-dart/87498 "2014-10-06T21:29:09Z")
I hate to give my age away, but I learned to drive on our NEW 1969 Dodge Dart. I commuted to college for two years in it, my sister drove it to college for four years and I "won" it in my parent's divorce settlement in … --- ## [Bomber Armor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bomber-armor/87473)
**Author:** [@NC\_Joe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NC_Joe)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2014, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bomber-armor/87473 "2014-10-03T21:47:34Z")
Dear Tom and Ray, I really enjoy solving the Puzzler and always look forward to discovering if I solved it correctly. But I have to tell you that the answer to the Puzzler regarding armor on the RAF planes was complete… --- ## ["the speed of dark!"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-speed-of-dark/87429)
**Author:** [@JimmyDuane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimmyDuane)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2014, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-speed-of-dark/87429 "2014-10-01T21:47:10Z")
Hey all! I once heard an episode of Car Talk and cannot figure out what episode number it was. I remember the guys talking about the speed of light, and more importantly & humorously, "the speed of dark". I need to fin… --- ## [Ellen, the woman who married Bruce, the Blazer motorhead: did they stay married?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ellen-the-woman-who-married-bruce-the-blazer-motorhead-did-they-stay-married/87161)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2014, 5:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ellen-the-woman-who-married-bruce-the-blazer-motorhead-did-they-stay-married/87161 "2014-09-19T05:50:21Z")
In this week's repeats we heard the story of Ellen, a woman in NYC, who married a guy who spent all his spare time enhancing the performance of his Chevy Blazer. I wonder if they stayed married. --- ## [Bo o o o guz Puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bo-o-o-o-guz-puzzler/86336)
**Author:** [@tifoso](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tifoso)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2014, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bo-o-o-o-guz-puzzler/86336 "2014-09-18T19:00:06Z")
Two weeks ago the Puzzler was as follows: Which of the following presidents' mothers, by her own admission, did not vote for her son when he ran for the presidency of the United States? Number one, John Fitzgerald Kenned… --- ## [To: Bill from Sacramento, 92 Navajo's Oozing Steering Wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-bill-from-sacramento-92-navajos-oozing-steering-wheel/87185)
**Author:** [@Todd.M](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Todd.M)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2014, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-bill-from-sacramento-92-navajos-oozing-steering-wheel/87185 "2014-09-18T17:56:21Z")
I am writing in response to a call from Bill From Sacramento. As a long time Ford guy (Note: the Navajo is a sister to the Explorer), I have seen his issue quite a few times, 92 Explorer, 89 cougar.... During the late… --- ## [Downloads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/downloads/86357)
**Author:** [@jmwe29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmwe29)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2014, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/downloads/86357 "2014-09-18T04:54:50Z")
We wanted to download some of the older shows- 2007-2009, but none are downloadable. I emailed, but got no response. Just wondering what's up with that? Anyone else contacted them about that? --- ## [1988 Nissan Sentra Gas Gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-nissan-sentra-gas-gauge/87156)
**Author:** [@Boke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Boke)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2014, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-nissan-sentra-gas-gauge/87156 "2014-09-14T01:55:21Z")
I had a 1987 Nissan Sentra with the same problem. There is a chip on the backside of the instrument panel which failed. I got one from a junkyard and installed it and that fixed the problem. It is pretty easy to remov… --- ## [Keeping goats from climbing on car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keeping-goats-from-climbing-on-car/86897)
**Author:** [@BarMas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarMas)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2014, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keeping-goats-from-climbing-on-car/86897 "2014-09-10T23:37:06Z")
Another way to prevent goats from climbing on car, or precluding them from any area, would be to install an invisible pet fence (http://www.invisiblefence.com/) around the car parking area as well as have each animal wea… --- ## [BMW Bimmer or Bummer? OR Nissan Leaf us not into the bodyshop?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-bimmer-or-bummer-or-nissan-leaf-us-not-into-the-bodyshop/87076)
**Author:** [@Ginacast](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ginacast)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2014, 6:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-bimmer-or-bummer-or-nissan-leaf-us-not-into-the-bodyshop/87076 "2014-09-09T06:41:09Z")
On a recent episode of Car Talk I heard a phrase that stuck with me. You were commenting how every BMW has an evil twin Bimmer vrs Bummer. I must admit I pushed my fiance into the BMW 2012 X5 5.0 he is now taking back … --- ## [Segment 5 9/6/2014 ignition time delay relay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/segment-5-9-6-2014-ignition-time-delay-relay/87058)
**Author:** [@thebordercolliefixes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thebordercolliefixes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2014, 4:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/segment-5-9-6-2014-ignition-time-delay-relay/87058 "2014-09-08T04:36:01Z")
Ignition time delay relay............nothing to do with the coil. At all. It keeps the ignition switch light illuminated for a little while after you shut the door, so you can see to insert the key at night. It works … --- ## [I'd like this website to have references to callers' problems solved](https://community.cartalk.com/t/id-like-this-website-to-have-references-to-callers-problems-solved/87055)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2014, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/id-like-this-website-to-have-references-to-callers-problems-solved/87055 "2014-09-08T04:33:44Z")
It's been old material for the past 2 years. I listen occasionally so most of it is new to me. On this most recent show Bear from Romulus Michigan may or may not have needed an 'ignition time-delay relay'. T&R referr… --- ## [A letter from Scotland](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-letter-from-scotland/87027)
**Author:** [@ScottishListener](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScottishListener)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2014, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-letter-from-scotland/87027 "2014-09-06T02:44:03Z")
Dear Tom & Ray, Your recent hyperbole about the decreasing number of spare parts remaining after each job, as a metric of improving mechanical ability, had me chuckling merrily. It's a wonderful evening here in Bonni… --- ## [A letter for Emily](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-letter-for-emily/86675)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2014, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-letter-for-emily/86675 "2014-09-04T21:53:04Z")
Hi everybody, this letter is mainly for Emily, the last caller on the show titled "The Male Automotive Ego". Staff, if you feel it compelling enough, please share with her. Dear Emily, Though I don't have a succi… --- ## [Which is click and clack?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-is-click-and-clack/86275)
**Author:** [@stussy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stussy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2014, 5:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-is-click-and-clack/86275 "2014-08-26T05:12:39Z")
so which brother is click and which is clack? been wondering that for years. --- ## [Can minivans be sexy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-minivans-be-sexy/86373)
**Author:** [@Cmore\_Siren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cmore_Siren)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2014, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-minivans-be-sexy/86373 "2014-08-22T02:48:09Z")
Craig from San Pedro doesn't need to do anything to make driving a minivan sexy. Men who drive minivans are confident of their sexuality and don't need to have macho props such as sports cars, trucks or SUVs to boost th… --- ## [Can a Minivan be Sexy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-minivan-be-sexy/86361)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk\_Lackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk_Lackey)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2014, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-minivan-be-sexy/86361 "2014-08-17T03:33:11Z")
We're revisiting a classic question on Car Talk: Can a minivan be made sexy? That's the weighty question Craig in San Pedro put to Tom and Ray and since Craig posed his original question, we're afraid that minivans hav… --- ## [Treadmills](https://community.cartalk.com/t/treadmills/86546)
**Author:** [@dutchdog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dutchdog)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2014, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/treadmills/86546 "2014-08-12T04:11:30Z")
Several weeks ago you gave a rather lengthy discussion why people should not use treadmills. As usual you both carried on about how crazy it was to use a treadmill when you could just walk to the gym and avoid its use a… --- ## [Car Talk gets a shout out in this song!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-gets-a-shout-out-in-this-song/86481)
**Author:** [@WaitWait](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WaitWait)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2014, 4:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-gets-a-shout-out-in-this-song/86481 "2014-08-08T04:10:02Z")
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SzSQMDw0rBE --- ## [I wonder if tom and ray...?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-wonder-if-tom-and-ray/86478)
**Author:** [@wesw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesw)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2014, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-wonder-if-tom-and-ray/86478 "2014-08-08T03:32:34Z")
I wonder if one or both of the brothers participate in this forum using some other moniker? I think it may be likely. --- ## [Episode with NJ Attorney and Large Convertible - Search Episodes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/episode-with-nj-attorney-and-large-convertible-search-episodes/86380)
**Author:** [@FFGraham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FFGraham)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2014, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/episode-with-nj-attorney-and-large-convertible-search-episodes/86380 "2014-08-03T04:25:10Z")
Does anyone recall which episode had the lawyer from NJ who bought the large convertible (Pontiac?) for summertime cruising and had an issue with the floorboards that would heat up? Is there an easier way to search epi… --- ## [Gorilla Glue to affix sea glass to a VW? Bad Idea](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gorilla-glue-to-affix-sea-glass-to-a-vw-bad-idea/86379)
**Author:** [@SailRChick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SailRChick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2014, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gorilla-glue-to-affix-sea-glass-to-a-vw-bad-idea/86379 "2014-08-02T21:11:23Z")
To the lady who is thinking of covering the exterior of a car with sea glass: Gorilla Glue expands into a white, irregular foamy mass as it dries, unless the parts to be joined are clamped together tightly. Consider a … --- ## [Moving a mattress](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-a-mattress/86338)
**Author:** [@gcwcars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gcwcars)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2014, 10:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-a-mattress/86338 "2014-08-01T10:02:55Z")
Here is one way to move a mattress. --- ## [Issue with this week's podcast?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-with-this-weeks-podcast/86281)
**Author:** [@strickerj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/strickerj)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2014, 6:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-with-this-weeks-podcast/86281 "2014-07-31T06:55:45Z")
Hi guys, Is anyone else having a problem downloading this past weekend's podcast episode? The link takes me to the show's page on the website rather than downloading it directly. I've tried 2 different podcast clients … --- ## [Bonus Puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bonus-puzzler/86212)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2014, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bonus-puzzler/86212 "2014-07-30T22:13:47Z")
The last puzzler of the season was about the couple trying to get a free meal at a restaurant, claiming it was their wedding anniversary. For bonus points: If the same thing happened 100 years earlier, in 1914 ins… --- ## [Cattle Trailer w Electric Brakes...so close to a right answer, but you blew it!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cattle-trailer-w-electric-brakes-so-close-to-a-right-answer-but-you-blew-it/86113)
**Author:** [@pstemari](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pstemari)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2014, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cattle-trailer-w-electric-brakes-so-close-to-a-right-answer-but-you-blew-it/86113 "2014-07-22T15:32:03Z")
Aiieee, this was so close to being a right answer, that it hurt. They were on the right track up until they said to take out a light bulb to fix the problem. No, no no! Here's the deal. The trailer has to have a gro… --- ## [Radio for the deaf](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-for-the-deaf/86130)
**Author:** [@Felspar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Felspar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2014, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-for-the-deaf/86130 "2014-07-22T02:14:48Z")
I still enjoy the show even though it is reruns. I have an 80% hearing loss, but Click and Clack have voices I can understand. As with most people with hearing loss, I have trouble with female voices. Even after their d… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=13) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=15)