Well I've been trying to update with news as much as possible, but I've had a busy week working in Peterborough the last few days, I'm also guilty of being addicted to Call Of Duty 4 (C0D4) on my 360. World At War apparently is OK, but Modern Warfare 2 (COD6) is scheduled for release later this year, but there's plenty of people online to keeping playing MW1 with. I still haven't gotten Need For Speed Undercover yet, but I'm going to wait a bit later, for them to drop in price, to pick them up; I need to get the 360 version to play, and the PC version to add to my ever growing collection. I still haven't completed ProStreet either, which would make it the only NFS game I have yet to complete, so I should do that before I pick up Undercover, especially since I truely enjoy the police chases, but it's just so hard to put down COD4, and at the rate I'm going, I should be able to get to the 10th Prestige before MW2 comes out.
Me and a few friends are heading to the Auto Show tomorrow, hopefully that should be good to check out.
Also had the CDN-NTC meet Friday. Had a great turnout with easilly over 20 people show up, maybe even 30. Those guys are hilarious and nuts! We ate at the Edelweiss Sports Bar & Grill in Kitchener and the wings were pretty good, just could of used more sauce.
Jesse finally got the SRD reproduction crossmember and tie bar this week and they installed perfectly, so in the next few days I'll get the official thread posted to sell them on Mx-3.com. Colin is also looking at getting rear trailing arms done which I'll definitely get.
As for some car-related news, and I lost he article, but a man from Port Hope was charged with the law forbidding anyone from smoking in a vehicle with a passenger under 16. The female passenger was only 15 years old, and she was so upset over what she "caused" that she, the 15 year old girl, stepped out of the vehicle and lit up a cigarette. In Ontario, it's not illegal for anyone under 19 to smoke, it's just illegal to purchase them cigarettes, so she wasn't doing anything illegal, but that in itself is a twist of ironly.
Also, there's some talks in the US about taxing motorists for every mile that they drive. Obama said he won't be adopting the policy, but the fact that it was mentioned upsets and worries motorists around the country.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29298315/
There's some talks on the big 3. GM will apparently lose Saab, and that will become it's own
seperate company
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/20/saab-files-for-bankruptcy-in-swedish-courts-wants-1b/
If you want to waste some time, you can play this fun flash game. You get to be Chrystler and drive a vehicle of your choosing, you pick up items to keep Chrystler afloat, hit a car, and you lose some cash.
http://issue.imotormag.co.uk/car-reviews-car-news-car-videos/1H49996f97e7d29012.cde/page/26
Have a good weekend!
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Sunfires, Sway Bars & Spacers
Well it's been a busy week, had to cross the river to get a steering rack and sway bar for my buddy's GS 400, dropped off and picked up a new yellow top at Automotive Warehouse for my other buddy. It was one of 2 I picked up for the Mx-3, but I traded one for the CarPC components I have in the Xterra. Saturday I actually spent the entire afternoon and evening working on my resume, doing a major update on it and sent it off. Sunday for those that don't know was the Daytona 500 was on, and it was a good race, until it started to race with less than 50 laps to go. Usually that's when the racing really starts to get really good. Also, the 2010 Camaro was the official pace car for the race.
I haven't been to the Toronto Auto Show yet, but I've heard a few people were disappointed. The plan is go to next weekend, so we'll see how that pans out.
I got my Whiteline sway bar and another hatch garnish for the Mx-3 last week. I talked to my (now ex) girlfriend and my mechanic cousin, and they said that the knock sensor relocation would be just fine, and that if it is indeed 8hrs+ work, my cousin would hightly recommend it, so we'll see about doing that in the very near future. Here's one set of instructions I've been looking at:
http://www.nexterra.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2071&highlight=knock+sensor
Actually, while running around, we stopped at Best Buy and EBGames and in the lot seems to be a random j-body meet. There was the 3 Sunfires parked together, than the Cavalier came up and parked after we walked passed. It's quite funny and quite random, and one of many reasons why I'd never own one
For automotive news, it seems that 17.4 Billion dollars isn't enough for GM, as they're looking into filing for Chaper 11 bankruptcy.
http://uk.reuters.com/article/marketsNewsUS/idUKN1425572520090214
On similar news, with Chrystler not doing well either, and they've been looking at selling the Viper. Although I'm personally not interested in any Dodge product, the irony is that the Viper is my dream car. Despite the economy, and well, with fuel prices, sales of the V-10 sports car have been poor, but it seems that big names like Roush and Saleen are interested in not only purchasing it, but also expanding on it. We'll see what happens over the next while, but as long as they stay true, or even improving on it (like VW did with Lamborghini) and not use it's name for exploitation and for marketing and sales.
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/14/saleen-roush-potential-buyers-for-expandable-viper-range/
I've also been looking at getting thermal spacers made for the Xterra. Outlaw Engineering actually got back to me today, but they require a commitment for 20 sets and they say will run roughly $100. That estimate seems a bit low for the price, but I'll look into it, especially with a bunch of the CNTC guys requiring a knock sensor fix as well.
And on a final note, I'd like to wish everyone a happy belated Valentines Day and a happy Family Day!
I haven't been to the Toronto Auto Show yet, but I've heard a few people were disappointed. The plan is go to next weekend, so we'll see how that pans out.
I got my Whiteline sway bar and another hatch garnish for the Mx-3 last week. I talked to my (now ex) girlfriend and my mechanic cousin, and they said that the knock sensor relocation would be just fine, and that if it is indeed 8hrs+ work, my cousin would hightly recommend it, so we'll see about doing that in the very near future. Here's one set of instructions I've been looking at:
http://www.nexterra.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2071&highlight=knock+sensor
Actually, while running around, we stopped at Best Buy and EBGames and in the lot seems to be a random j-body meet. There was the 3 Sunfires parked together, than the Cavalier came up and parked after we walked passed. It's quite funny and quite random, and one of many reasons why I'd never own oneFor automotive news, it seems that 17.4 Billion dollars isn't enough for GM, as they're looking into filing for Chaper 11 bankruptcy.
http://uk.reuters.com/article/marketsNewsUS/idUKN1425572520090214
On similar news, with Chrystler not doing well either, and they've been looking at selling the Viper. Although I'm personally not interested in any Dodge product, the irony is that the Viper is my dream car. Despite the economy, and well, with fuel prices, sales of the V-10 sports car have been poor, but it seems that big names like Roush and Saleen are interested in not only purchasing it, but also expanding on it. We'll see what happens over the next while, but as long as they stay true, or even improving on it (like VW did with Lamborghini) and not use it's name for exploitation and for marketing and sales.
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/14/saleen-roush-potential-buyers-for-expandable-viper-range/
I've also been looking at getting thermal spacers made for the Xterra. Outlaw Engineering actually got back to me today, but they require a commitment for 20 sets and they say will run roughly $100. That estimate seems a bit low for the price, but I'll look into it, especially with a bunch of the CNTC guys requiring a knock sensor fix as well.
And on a final note, I'd like to wish everyone a happy belated Valentines Day and a happy Family Day!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Birthday, MyKey & Speeding Cop.
Well I've been busy the last few days, my birthday being Sunday and everything, so no new pages have been updated.
Anyway, the Mx-3 meet turned out great! Several Mx-3's, two 323's an an Xterra. Ironicly, there even happen to be a Nissan Maxima meet in the same lot after we came out of Boston Pizza. Thanks to everyone who came! The weather was nice, could of been better, but it's hard to remember it's actually still February. The nice weather has started to get me anxious to start working on the Mx-3, even paid her a visit today dropping off a hatch garnish I just got. But with the nice weather, I'll have to take advantage of it to work on the Xterra. It's got a a knock sensor code, which is typical of them to fail, so it's causing fairly bad fuel milleage, so I'll be looking at going a mod to put on I believe would be one for a Maxima, and relocating it to a much more accessable spot. It also got a good wash yesterday, and man did it need it!
A bit of news. A cop got pulled over and lost her license for doing 165km/h on the 403. Her license has been suspended for a week and her undercover cruiser has been impounded. Glad they're being inforced even with police officers, but they should be professional enough to know they're not above the law.
http://www.thestar.com/News/Ontario/article/585301
Also, Ford is coming out with it's MyKey system in their Focus for 2010. It was a system introduced in October last year. It's key that can be programmed to set vehicle restrictions on speed, and even muting the music until the seatbelt is connected. Should help younger drivers stay responsible.
http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_31975.aspx
A few days ago, a Coach Canada but on it's way to Niagara Falls was reported driving erraticly. The driver has been charged with impared and no one was injured.
http://www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/584490
We've been having alot of stray cats around the house, and we were talking about cats not hiding in engine bays in the cold weather like they used to, well apparently one family's cat hid in their engine bay and went along with them for an hour and a half ride. The cat was not harmed.
Oh, and to edit in something else....if you're hardcore into racing games, and I mean HARDCORE, check out this racing wheel! Wrapped in leather, fluid damping system, 1000 points of tracking, all for a cheap $1300.
http://www.wired.com/reviews/product/ecci_trackstar_6000
GM also announced, which I'm sure you've heard, is letting go another 10'000 jobs world wide. And on the day that the US Senate released the US bail-out plan, the DOW jones dropped 382 points. Oil is also under $38 a barrel, in which we should wonder why gas is still floating around $0.80/L. We should be around 50-60cents, but I'm sure they can get away with it, considering that the populus is happy with 80 cents rather than a $1.30.
Anyway, the Mx-3 meet turned out great! Several Mx-3's, two 323's an an Xterra. Ironicly, there even happen to be a Nissan Maxima meet in the same lot after we came out of Boston Pizza. Thanks to everyone who came! The weather was nice, could of been better, but it's hard to remember it's actually still February. The nice weather has started to get me anxious to start working on the Mx-3, even paid her a visit today dropping off a hatch garnish I just got. But with the nice weather, I'll have to take advantage of it to work on the Xterra. It's got a a knock sensor code, which is typical of them to fail, so it's causing fairly bad fuel milleage, so I'll be looking at going a mod to put on I believe would be one for a Maxima, and relocating it to a much more accessable spot. It also got a good wash yesterday, and man did it need it!
A bit of news. A cop got pulled over and lost her license for doing 165km/h on the 403. Her license has been suspended for a week and her undercover cruiser has been impounded. Glad they're being inforced even with police officers, but they should be professional enough to know they're not above the law.
http://www.thestar.com/News/Ontario/article/585301
Also, Ford is coming out with it's MyKey system in their Focus for 2010. It was a system introduced in October last year. It's key that can be programmed to set vehicle restrictions on speed, and even muting the music until the seatbelt is connected. Should help younger drivers stay responsible.
http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_31975.aspx
A few days ago, a Coach Canada but on it's way to Niagara Falls was reported driving erraticly. The driver has been charged with impared and no one was injured.
http://www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/584490
We've been having alot of stray cats around the house, and we were talking about cats not hiding in engine bays in the cold weather like they used to, well apparently one family's cat hid in their engine bay and went along with them for an hour and a half ride. The cat was not harmed.
Oh, and to edit in something else....if you're hardcore into racing games, and I mean HARDCORE, check out this racing wheel! Wrapped in leather, fluid damping system, 1000 points of tracking, all for a cheap $1300.
http://www.wired.com/reviews/product/ecci_trackstar_6000
GM also announced, which I'm sure you've heard, is letting go another 10'000 jobs world wide. And on the day that the US Senate released the US bail-out plan, the DOW jones dropped 382 points. Oil is also under $38 a barrel, in which we should wonder why gas is still floating around $0.80/L. We should be around 50-60cents, but I'm sure they can get away with it, considering that the populus is happy with 80 cents rather than a $1.30.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Ooops!
Well, I got my weekends mixed up, and the Auto show is NEXT weekend, and the weekend after...not this one and the next one. Meh, no matter, guess I was a little to anxious.
For those that apply, don't forget the Mx-3 Meet today (Sunday) at the Boston Pizza on Hwy7/401 @ 1pm. I'll see you guys there!
Oh, and it happens to be my birthday today.
For those that apply, don't forget the Mx-3 Meet today (Sunday) at the Boston Pizza on Hwy7/401 @ 1pm. I'll see you guys there!
Oh, and it happens to be my birthday today.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Work
Well not much for updates. Been working odd hours and into the evening, plus had the Explicit Contentz meet Thursday night, but in regards to that, I should say man cops like to wait around on highway 115/35. Saw 3 driving back to Peterborough. Besides, the Internet at this Comfort Inn sucks. It's fast once it gets going, but the responce is like dial-up, and my laptop isn't very erogonomic. More likely I'll be back up here next week, so I'll see about finding a different motel.
I'll be heading out early to pick up the girl than head to the Toronto Auto Show, so I'll be out pretty much all day, than there's the Mx-3 Season Opener meet Sunday, so I'll be out and about most of the day Sunday as well, than back home for a birthday supper with the family.
The Xterra is in desperate need of a wash, from all the salt it gathered on the drive up Wednesday, but it's been too cold, so it would just turn into an ice cube if I washed it. The power steering belt isnt' liking the cold right now either. I'll have to give the engine bay a quick spray down when I wash it.
I'll be heading out early to pick up the girl than head to the Toronto Auto Show, so I'll be out pretty much all day, than there's the Mx-3 Season Opener meet Sunday, so I'll be out and about most of the day Sunday as well, than back home for a birthday supper with the family.
The Xterra is in desperate need of a wash, from all the salt it gathered on the drive up Wednesday, but it's been too cold, so it would just turn into an ice cube if I washed it. The power steering belt isnt' liking the cold right now either. I'll have to give the engine bay a quick spray down when I wash it.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Irony, DTV and Bluetooth.
Well it looks like it's happened. A 29 year-old Sarnia woman was charged for smoking while having 5 kids in her van; she was caught at a R.I.D.E checkpoint. Apparently there were also child restraint violations spotted as well during the check.
http://lfpress.ca/newsstand/News/Local/2009/02/03/8247961.html
Also, looks like the DTV transition is one step closer to being pushed back to June 12th. It's a move that will cost US tax payers and companies both broadcasting and waiting for the availability of that signal spectrum, millions of dollars. More likely the result of the combination of the procrastination of many, and the ignorance of Obama to want to push it back. It's such a bad idea for wasting money in the current economical situation.
And one last thing, apparently they've come out with a bluetooth key that, puts the cell phone in a "driving" mode, responding to call and text messages that the person is currently driving and will respond later. It seems it'll also not allow the driver to use a hand-free device, which they say does nothing to make things safer. Although I personally disagree, I do and can see people concentrating more on the conversation rather than driving; where their eyes and motorskills stop functioning when talking and listening.
http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/02/04/texting-driving.html
http://lfpress.ca/newsstand/News/Local/2009/02/03/8247961.html
Also, looks like the DTV transition is one step closer to being pushed back to June 12th. It's a move that will cost US tax payers and companies both broadcasting and waiting for the availability of that signal spectrum, millions of dollars. More likely the result of the combination of the procrastination of many, and the ignorance of Obama to want to push it back. It's such a bad idea for wasting money in the current economical situation.
And one last thing, apparently they've come out with a bluetooth key that, puts the cell phone in a "driving" mode, responding to call and text messages that the person is currently driving and will respond later. It seems it'll also not allow the driver to use a hand-free device, which they say does nothing to make things safer. Although I personally disagree, I do and can see people concentrating more on the conversation rather than driving; where their eyes and motorskills stop functioning when talking and listening.
http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/02/04/texting-driving.html
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Lobo shelf, SoloII and MazdaSpeed3
I've put up the Sgt_Lobo shelf mod link in the Xterra Projects page today. I've also added the PITL autocross schedule in the Calendar. First day is May 3rd.
For car news, the MazdaSpeed3 will be at the Geneva show. No performance specs yet, so we can only see the visual upgrades, distinctively are a hood scoop, spoiler and twin tail pipes. You can get more info on it here:
http://blogs.carpoint.ca/2009/02/new-mazdaspeed3-debuting-in-geneva.html
Top gear also has a little blurb about the '09 Mazda3, which lucky for them, they have a diesel version over seas. You can read their article here:
http://www.topgear.com/uk/mazda/3/road-test/2.2-mzr-cd
Remember too that they passed the law that it's illegal to smoke in a vehicle with children present. Another step in the right direction I'd like to say, but should be done regardless if it's a law or not, nor if it's enforced or not. Also, transport trucks are now limited to 105Km/h, so please be courtious to them and give them room and time to pass slower traffic. And for transport truck drivers, please be courtious refrain from passing trucks doing 104km/h on a 2-lane highway, it's not nice.
I'll be on the road, working in Peterborough until Friday, than heading to the Toronto Auto Show Saturday. I should be at the Explicit Contentz meet Thursday.
For car news, the MazdaSpeed3 will be at the Geneva show. No performance specs yet, so we can only see the visual upgrades, distinctively are a hood scoop, spoiler and twin tail pipes. You can get more info on it here:
http://blogs.carpoint.ca/2009/02/new-mazdaspeed3-debuting-in-geneva.html
Top gear also has a little blurb about the '09 Mazda3, which lucky for them, they have a diesel version over seas. You can read their article here:
http://www.topgear.com/uk/mazda/3/road-test/2.2-mzr-cd
Remember too that they passed the law that it's illegal to smoke in a vehicle with children present. Another step in the right direction I'd like to say, but should be done regardless if it's a law or not, nor if it's enforced or not. Also, transport trucks are now limited to 105Km/h, so please be courtious to them and give them room and time to pass slower traffic. And for transport truck drivers, please be courtious refrain from passing trucks doing 104km/h on a 2-lane highway, it's not nice.
I'll be on the road, working in Peterborough until Friday, than heading to the Toronto Auto Show Saturday. I should be at the Explicit Contentz meet Thursday.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Burning car, a dozen Nissans and a plate sticker.
Well was a very exciting weekend. RV show was OK, but the ignition started to smoke in the TL on the way back, so we had to call CAA and get it towned to Rainville Auto. Got a loaner for the rest of the weekend and the TL should be ready for pickup tomorrow. It's a '99 Acura TL and we we're having issues with the ignition cutting out when driving, or shut off after starting when releasing the key. We let the problem linger, figuring that it would just stop working, not realising it could actually catch fire! Since my sticker is about to expire on the Xterra, and my new plates haven't arrived, I had to get and put on a new sticker before the 8th, especially since it was nice out today. The fun of detatching a plate that was made "theift-proof". And I get to do it again in a few more weeks, yay!
The Nissan Truck meet went great, 12 trucks + 1 in spirit, so it turned out great! Got a few ideas, and picked some brains for more knowledge...hmm, brains....
Found out you can (finally!) add HD radio support for Pioneer head units. The GEX-P10HD MSRP's for $100.
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/Navigation/Accessories/GEX-P10HD
Also it seems that the S2000 is being discontinued, which will get it's last hurrah with an "Ultimate Edition". It doesn't get any performance upgrades however, and they don't even know if it'll come to North America, but not a big loss for a fancy paint job, interior and rims.
http://blogs.carpoint.ca/2009/01/ultimate-edition-marks-final-hurrah-for-hondas-s2000.html
The Miata is getting a facial, to go with the style of the rest of the Mazda line-up this year. Also gets 167hp and some suspension tweaks, and will still come in it's PRHT. We, and I, should be able to see it at the Toronto Autoshow this coming weekend.
Not much for site updates, got the Mx-3 fog light install page done and uploaded, and I'm working on the stereo install for the Xterra. Also check out the used parts listed under the Parts section.
The Nissan Truck meet went great, 12 trucks + 1 in spirit, so it turned out great! Got a few ideas, and picked some brains for more knowledge...hmm, brains....
Found out you can (finally!) add HD radio support for Pioneer head units. The GEX-P10HD MSRP's for $100.
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/Navigation/Accessories/GEX-P10HD
Also it seems that the S2000 is being discontinued, which will get it's last hurrah with an "Ultimate Edition". It doesn't get any performance upgrades however, and they don't even know if it'll come to North America, but not a big loss for a fancy paint job, interior and rims.
http://blogs.carpoint.ca/2009/01/ultimate-edition-marks-final-hurrah-for-hondas-s2000.html
The Miata is getting a facial, to go with the style of the rest of the Mazda line-up this year. Also gets 167hp and some suspension tweaks, and will still come in it's PRHT. We, and I, should be able to see it at the Toronto Autoshow this coming weekend.
Not much for site updates, got the Mx-3 fog light install page done and uploaded, and I'm working on the stereo install for the Xterra. Also check out the used parts listed under the Parts section.
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