btec88

@btec88 (10)

United States • Age 48

Joined myLot 17 years ago

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When There's A Bend in the Road . . . ?

Deborah L. Alten @gtargirl (5376) • United States 19 Nov 08

. . . do you tend to lean into it? You know, like when one is driving through the mountains and the road becomes very windy . . . does your body lean to the left or to the right depending where the bend takes you? Just a thought?...

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btec88 did you know that trying to remain perpendicular to the seat of the car can and will help you feel the car's behavior better and allow early warnings to loss of control of your vehicle? it is more so true in racing than driving to work, but in inclement...

21 Nov 08

gas

btec88 @btec88 (10) • United States 10 Aug 07

If you really want to lower gas prices try improving your gas mileage. Changing your driving habits and maintain your vehicles properly will definately reduce the demand and therefore lower the prices. Just think if everyone could...

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Who changes your oil?

surveygrrl @surveygrrl (1270) • United States 8 Jul 07

My husband does it. I know how to but he is a mechanic so he does all the work on the cars. DO you do it, have someone else do it, take it somewhere to have it doen?

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btec88 I service my own cars. One tip to remember, it is better to change the oil frequently with cheaper oil than to go over on the interval with better oil. Trust me on this one . My first car, bought with 100k ended with 150k, ended up with bearing problems...

12 Jul 07

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Gas mileage.

btec88 @btec88 (10) • United States 5 Jul 07

What have you found to improve gas mileage on your vehicles?

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How many miles do you have on your Civic?

btec88 @btec88 (10) • United States 2 Jul 07

I have 270k on my first 86 civic Si, still own it but does not run. 330k on my 87 Civic Si, was a daily driver turned into a race car and wrecked. 230k on my 90 Civic Si, last daily driver turned race car that has not been...

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btec88 Hey I delivered pizzas in my first Civic too!

5 Jul 07

What type of racing do you like?

btec88 @btec88 (10) • United States 3 Jul 07

I run in a stock 4 cylinder class at a local dirt track. I would like to compete in some autocross events once I can buy new struts for my 86 Civic Si. Would love to do some rallycross also. Wish the money was there to do a more...

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Corolla Or Civic

umer2007 @umer2007 (15) • India 2 Jul 07

Hey Guys. Actually I'm Planning To Buy A New Vehicle. I'm Confused In What I Should Buy. I Have Heard That People Say That If We Are Buying Vehicle For Short term, Then Corolla Is Better As Its Resale Is Stronger Than Civic. But...

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btec88 I realy don't think the parts are any cheaper or harder to get. Some dealerships carry different inventories by what they sell the most. I know in my area Honda seems more lax on warrany issues than the local Toyota dealerships. I stand by Hondas the most,...

2 Jul 07

How many miles do you have on your Civic?

btec88 @btec88 (10) • United States 2 Jul 07

I have 270k on my first 86 civic Si, still own it but does not run. 330k on my 87 Civic Si, was a daily driver turned into a race car and wrecked. 230k on my 90 Civic Si, last daily driver turned race car that has not been...

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