# The Show **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=39 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 40 --- ## [Knitting in passenger seat while car is in motion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knitting-in-passenger-seat-while-car-is-in-motion/47640)
**Author:** [@tlstudios](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tlstudios)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2011, 8:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knitting-in-passenger-seat-while-car-is-in-motion/47640 "2011-04-04T08:55:15Z")
I am a knitter, and we knitters don't like to stop knitting - even for a moment. Car rides are especially good times to knit. I have never thought about the air bag thing, but what I knit in cars are small projects tha… --- ## [Music between 2nd and 3rd halves, 2001-02](https://community.cartalk.com/t/music-between-2nd-and-3rd-halves-2001-02/63323)
**Author:** [@Nathaniel\_Firethorn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nathaniel_Firethorn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2011, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/music-between-2nd-and-3rd-halves-2001-02/63323 "2011-04-03T22:45:42Z")
Does anyone know what tune and artists are playing the music between the second and third halves of the show in the 2001 and 2002 series? Sounds like possibly David Grisman, but includes guitar and banjo as well. Whateve… --- ## [Learning to drive wothout hitting things](https://community.cartalk.com/t/learning-to-drive-wothout-hitting-things/63273)
**Author:** [@sparkology](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sparkology)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/learning-to-drive-wothout-hitting-things/63273 "2011-04-02T19:46:30Z")
In response to the woman in Florida whose mom's caretaker was hitting things with the van. I use large appliance boxes and a deserted parking lot or street to teach friends how to not hit things. (Take the refrigera… --- ## [What's moving, you dopes!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-moving-you-dopes/63206)
**Author:** [@youdopes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/youdopes)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-moving-you-dopes/63206 "2011-04-02T13:46:18Z")
In last week's puzzler answer, the two of you spoke about the sundial, stating "and the sun moves"...please stand shoulder width apart, facing one another, and administer the 'mutual dope slap of shame' for helping to se… --- ## [Slush Polyps?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slush-polyps/63239)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 12:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slush-polyps/63239 "2011-04-01T12:09:52Z")
Fenderbergs, carcicles, creme of street and slush polyps: what would you call those enormous chunks of icy, slushy snow hanging off the wheel wells? Tom and Ray shared their favorite suggestions on this week's Car Talk. … --- ## [The Creepy Case of the Haunted Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-creepy-case-of-the-haunted-car/63123)
**Author:** [@impala61](https://community.cartalk.com/u/impala61)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2011, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-creepy-case-of-the-haunted-car/63123 "2011-03-29T18:47:45Z")
Is it possible that the car was in gear? Could it be that simple? Would that work? --- ## [Mileage Honda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mileage-honda/63059)
**Author:** [@bsi2030](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bsi2030)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2011, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mileage-honda/63059 "2011-03-28T23:34:01Z")
on this weeks program a single fellow was asking for help on his Honda car that was maybe putting of potential women...he talked about the high mileage of the Honda. i think it had a an HF after the model. what can anyon… --- ## [What to buy for road trip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-buy-for-road-trip/62781)
**Author:** [@lindatb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lindatb)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2011, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-buy-for-road-trip/62781 "2011-03-27T18:40:10Z")
Mercedes has joined AIRSTREAM and created one of the best (in my opinion) conversion vans ever. It costs approx 125 grand, but if they are using all the house money, retirement, etc they will be able to afford one. Als… --- ## [A great big THANK YOU to Click and Clack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-great-big-thank-you-to-click-and-clack/63047)
**Author:** [@yotaguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yotaguy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2011, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-great-big-thank-you-to-click-and-clack/63047 "2011-03-27T13:30:01Z")
for the advice they gave to that woman from Brooklyn who drove up here to Vermont with a bubble the size of a half dollar on one of her tires to replace it post haste. It never fails to amaze me how people can be so… --- ## [Her brakes wore out too fast](https://community.cartalk.com/t/her-brakes-wore-out-too-fast/62783)
**Author:** [@roadenfrankster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roadenfrankster)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2011, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/her-brakes-wore-out-too-fast/62783 "2011-03-27T03:51:51Z")
Regarding the caller who wore out her brakes too fast, and your answer that she drives too fast, I disagree! Brakes don't wear out from driving too fast but from decelerating too often and too fast. The causes of the l… --- ## [In response to Danna, concerning RV travel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-response-to-danna-concerning-rv-travel/62774)
**Author:** [@pete\_kara](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pete_kara)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2011, 7:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-response-to-danna-concerning-rv-travel/62774 "2011-03-24T07:11:24Z")
Hi there! My boyfriend and I recently became RV full-timers, currently living in Austin, TX. Because there are only 2 of us, we opted for a 1985 Winnebago Lesharo (rocking a 4 cylinder Renault). The updated model is… --- ## [1988 ford van start problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-ford-van-start-problems/62918)
**Author:** [@bortman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bortman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2011, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-ford-van-start-problems/62918 "2011-03-23T19:29:04Z")
1988 Ford E-Series Van ford van starting problems I have a 1988 ford van e150 302 that wont start. when it did start, it ran rough, then progress to needing start fluid to start. Now it cranks but wont start at all. it… --- ## [This weeks Podcast](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-weeks-podcast/62825)
**Author:** [@Bobsk8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bobsk8)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2011, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-weeks-podcast/62825 "2011-03-23T12:28:24Z")
Where is this weeks podcast? --- ## [Song about Cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/song-about-cars/47828)
**Author:** [@springse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/springse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2011, 10:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/song-about-cars/47828 "2011-03-23T10:19:26Z")
I recently asked how does one submit a "SONG" to get it played Car Talk and you referred me to your mechanics. Could refer me to someone in administration if you don't know the answer? It's a great song about an El… --- ## [Water Drain Hole (CarTalk #1111)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-drain-hole-cartalk-1111/62650)
**Author:** [@DavidKelly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidKelly)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2011, 9:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-drain-hole-cartalk-1111/62650 "2011-03-22T09:41:09Z")
The caller asked about drilling a hole for water drain in the tub where her spare tire resides. Agree that that's fine so long as she doesn't puncture something important on the underside. However, there should be a drai… --- ## [Steve & The Bowling Ball - A Teachable Moment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steve-the-bowling-ball-a-teachable-moment/62812)
**Author:** [@Marsh300](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marsh300)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2011, 5:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steve-the-bowling-ball-a-teachable-moment/62812 "2011-03-21T05:16:26Z")
I think the story of Steve, whose car was attacked by the bar crowd that threw a bowling ball that wound up under his car provides a proverbial teachable moment. Steve should have called the cops because the bowlers had … --- ## [Her brakes wore out too fast](https://community.cartalk.com/t/her-brakes-wore-out-too-fast/62782)
**Author:** [@roadenfrankster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roadenfrankster)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2011, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/her-brakes-wore-out-too-fast/62782 "2011-03-19T17:19:14Z")
Regarding the caller who wore out her brakes too fast, and your answer that she drives too fast, I disagree! Brakes don't wear out from driving too fast but from decelerating too often and too fast. The causes of the l… --- ## [Mouse nest in car, brake lights blinkers dont work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mouse-nest-in-car-brake-lights-blinkers-dont-work/62778)
**Author:** [@madashellyeah10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/madashellyeah10)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2011, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mouse-nest-in-car-brake-lights-blinkers-dont-work/62778 "2011-03-19T16:49:06Z")
2000 jeep cherokee BRAKE LIGHTS will not work!!! Also Rt. hand blinker Doesnt work when lights are ON, Both Blinkers work when lights are Off. Parking lights work, Hazard lights work.. CHANGED AND CHECKED the bulbs, brak… --- ## [Stay At Home Vacation Before They Start School](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stay-at-home-vacation-before-they-start-school/62771)
**Author:** [@bigtomatah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bigtomatah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2011, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stay-at-home-vacation-before-they-start-school/62771 "2011-03-19T14:55:05Z")
Get that buggy ready so we can BOTH take off a year before they start school... Here's the contrarian pov: Don't take pains \[and forego income\] while they're LITTLE -- granted, it's more fun for YOU -- but, it's when t… --- ## [Have you had any close calls while driving distracted? Witnessed any?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-had-any-close-calls-while-driving-distracted-witnessed-any/44758)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-had-any-close-calls-while-driving-distracted-witnessed-any/44758 "2011-03-15T16:19:12Z")
Have you ever had a close call as a result of being distracted... like while on the phone, or checking a caller ID? We'd like to hear about it. Did it put the fear of the morgue into you? And if so, for how many minutes… --- ## [VW Flat Tire Puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-flat-tire-puzzler/61965)
**Author:** [@iputthelotionintheba](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iputthelotionintheba)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 11:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-flat-tire-puzzler/61965 "2011-03-15T11:34:51Z")
The answer lies in the mud-spattered windshield. --- ## [Puzzlers need to be Google Proof](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzlers-need-to-be-google-proof/60662)
**Author:** [@Kevingets](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kevingets)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2011, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzlers-need-to-be-google-proof/60662 "2011-03-14T19:10:45Z")
Seems many of the puzzler answers can be found by "googling"... via past shows, wiki, ... etc. Can the great minds of car talk create puzzlers that cannot be Googled? IS there so much information out on the web that all … --- ## [Origin of the state name Connecticut](https://community.cartalk.com/t/origin-of-the-state-name-connecticut/61884)
**Author:** [@Channingdawson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Channingdawson)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2011, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/origin-of-the-state-name-connecticut/61884 "2011-03-14T16:07:41Z")
From an Indian word (Quinnehtukqut) meaning ?beside the long tidal river? --- ## ["Noah in Richmond" Spotted on RVA CL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noah-in-richmond-spotted-on-rva-cl/62591)
**Author:** [@Listener853211](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Listener853211)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2011, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noah-in-richmond-spotted-on-rva-cl/62591 "2011-03-14T01:45:19Z")
Apparently they didn't know about these forums :slight\_smile: http://ric...53700.html --- ## [How did "Today's Puzzler" float to the top?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-did-todays-puzzler-float-to-the-top/62585)
**Author:** [@skomjathy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skomjathy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2011, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-did-todays-puzzler-float-to-the-top/62585 "2011-03-14T00:54:13Z")
The header for the thread says that there was a "Last comment: 03/13/2011 06:30:49 AM", which I can't find. I started to post this question within the thread and then realized I'd destroy the evidence. --- ## [SUV's and Trees](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suvs-and-trees/62579)
**Author:** [@Econoline](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Econoline)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2011, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suvs-and-trees/62579 "2011-03-13T23:27:14Z")
Y not expand on the theme? Use ridicule (after NPR funding is restored), to poke fun. Like Tundra:-"just don't drive on any of it" Sequoia:-"Please, no more 'drive-thru' trees" Denali: "can't get there in here-it's a Wil… --- ## [Lady who won a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lady-who-won-a-car/62519)
**Author:** [@thistledownfibers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thistledownfibers)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2011, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lady-who-won-a-car/62519 "2011-03-13T22:49:03Z")
if she really doesn't need the money, she could have them donate the vehicle to her favorite charity. I did that once many years ago w/ a prize I won & couldn't use. the recipient organization was Very Happy & so was t… --- ## [Ferrari grinding in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ferrari-grinding-in-reverse/60314)
**Author:** [@jstarr1031](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jstarr1031)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2011, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ferrari-grinding-in-reverse/60314 "2011-03-13T13:39:29Z")
No doubt it is the synchromesh! The solution: simply ease it into second gear, then slide it into reverse! This will keep you going for many more miles, until the transmission actually goes kaput! --- ## [Aeiou Puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aeiou-puzzler/62276)
**Author:** [@iputthelotionintheba](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iputthelotionintheba)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2011, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aeiou-puzzler/62276 "2011-03-13T04:37:07Z")
Another rerun. --- ## [Teaching your daughters stick shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teaching-your-daughters-stick-shift/62236)
**Author:** [@vwstickchick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vwstickchick)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2011, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teaching-your-daughters-stick-shift/62236 "2011-03-12T18:45:10Z")
A caller wants to know how relevant it is in this day and age to teach her daughters how to drive stick. I feel that it is very relevant. I learned just a few years ago at the age of 33. I bought a 1998 VW Jetta for $… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=38) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=40)