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[lithium 358]

i've been pretty luck, though im only 22. no tickets yet.

my bro who is 1 year younger than me has totalled 2 cars and received a few ticket as well. he pays 5x what i do for full coverage from progressive. my insurance is through a different company (erie insurance)

Edited October 3, 2012 by lithium

[lithium 358]

Of course, we do have 75, 80, and soon even 85 mph speed limits

im amazed by this. not that i would complain but what's the reasoning behind higher speed limits?

[Frostedflakejake 148]

Yay! Just finished my application for Nissan Technical Center North America!

God I need a job.

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

Of course, we do have 75, 80, and soon even 85 mph speed limits

im amazed by this. not that i would complain but what's the reasoning behind higher speed limits?

Most interstates and some highways are 75. Highways and interstates in areas with very little traffic/population are 80. Most of these are in West Texas. As of right now only about forty miles of a toll road in Austin has been designated 85.

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

Reasoning? No idea.

[nem 2,019]

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

Higher limits on interstates, which often have a minimum of four lanes, and desolate areas, where you're lucky to see vegetation, much less automobiles, just kinda makes sense. To me, at least.

[MKader17 332]

Still speed....just keep it less than 10mph over the speed limit so the cops don't bother with me

You're lucky; here in Texas they start at 10% over. And you only get to remove one ticket from your record via defensive driving per year.

And with deferred adjudication you can get an extra per year.

[MKader17 332]

Of course, we do have 75, 80, and soon even 85 mph speed limits

im amazed by this. not that i would complain but what's the reasoning behind higher speed limits?

to do more stuff faster!

[topgun 262]

Of course, we do have 75, 80, and soon even 85 mph speed limits

im amazed by this. not that i would complain but what's the reasoning behind higher speed limits?

You've never been to the barren wasteland known as Texas have you?

85 isn't fast enough.

[lithium 358]

Of course, we do have 75, 80, and soon even 85 mph speed limits

im amazed by this. not that i would complain but what's the reasoning behind higher speed limits?

You've never been to the barren wasteland known as Texas have you?

85 isn't fast enough.

not as an adult but visited when i was little. grandparents use to live in texas before moving back up to PA recently before my grandpa passed away. they lived in texarkana.

[lithium 358]

Edited October 3, 2012 by lithium

[ssh 924]

Is the actress from Weeds? Either way, mmmmmm

[Tirefryr 1,742]

She needs to quit making the food and start eating it.

[nem 2,019]

Hope she shaves, I don't like hair in my cherry pie!

[ricksi30 923]

I'm glad that Adam Greenberg got his at bat! Too bad it had to be against a knuckle baller, but I'm sure it still meant a lot to him.

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

Of course, we do have 75, 80, and soon even 85 mph speed limits

im amazed by this. not that i would complain but what's the reasoning behind higher speed limits?

You've never been to the barren wasteland known as Texas have you?

85 isn't fast enough.

The same can be said about Kansas

Edited October 3, 2012 by Penguin4x4

[sandt38 448]

OMFG. I had a class on GDI (gasoline direct injection) over the last couple nights. This is supposed to be the next big thing in the automotive industry. Since diesel, hydrogen powered, high volt systems, battery powered cars and hybrid cars have been utter failures they decided to try a different route.

From a diagnostic standpoint these cars are total nightmares. Some run on standard port fuel and GDI injection systems determining which system is at fault looks like a cluster fuck. From a mechanical repair standpoint it is frightening. Running at 1600-2400PSI the danger to the technician is downright scary. The possibility of having a liquid amputation or having a poison shot directly into the bloodstream are things we don't want to deal with. Not only that, but the new tooling required for testing pressures, R&R of injectors, and cleaning of the carbon deposits that are prevalent in these systems is outrageous.

A paying customer will bear tremendous burdens for simple repairs. A simple valve cover gasket job will add a ton of labor because of the requirement of the removal of the high pressure pump and associated components is time consuming and very precision work. Also the added cost of the required replacement of the high pressure fuel lines (they MUST be replaced with each R&R of the component) is gonna kick a wallet's ass. Carbon fouling is proving to be the big issue with these systems. Intake valve fouling, tumble valve fouling and cylinder fouling is, at this point, uncontrollable. Buildup is causing misfires and lack of power concerns. It is not uncommon for a car with under 30K to have massive fouling that is giving the service technician several hours of R&R for cleaning. Intake R&R and scrub downs are the easy ones, but many Audis are having to actually have the heads removed to clean the fouling. Camshaft lobes are being destroyed by the high pressure pump (which is mechanical and driven off a camshaft lobe), requiring camshaft replacement. VW/Audi seem to be the biggest manufacturer with issues.

Right now the manufacturers using these systems are GM, Hyundai, VW/Audi and Toyota. Be wary of these cars as the costs of maintenance and repair is huge... and the do break early and often.

The class was extensive, so if anyone has any questions I should be able to answer them if you are interested. The instructor is also a good friend of mine, and an owner of a mobile diagnostic business with a lot of hands on. I can call him for any info on input I cannot provide.

[///M5 2,833]

Of course, we do have 75, 80, and soon even 85 mph speed limits

im amazed by this. not that i would complain but what's the reasoning behind higher speed limits?

Better question is what is the reason behind the slower speed limits elsewhere. And yes, there is one logical answer and that is road conditions. Outside of that it's bullshit. Of course I somewhat ignore what is posted anyways.

[///M5 2,833]

Yay! Just finished my application for Nissan Technical Center North America!

God I need a job.

F. Hills? What position?

[///M5 2,833]

OMFG. I had a class on GDI (gasoline direct injection) over the last couple nights. This is supposed to be the next big thing in the automotive industry. Since diesel, hydrogen powered, high volt systems, battery powered cars and hybrid cars have been utter failures they decided to try a different route.

From a diagnostic standpoint these cars are total nightmares. Some run on standard port fuel and GDI injection systems determining which system is at fault looks like a cluster fuck. From a mechanical repair standpoint it is frightening. Running at 1600-2400PSI the danger to the technician is downright scary. The possibility of having a liquid amputation or having a poison shot directly into the bloodstream are things we don't want to deal with. Not only that, but the new tooling required for testing pressures, R&R of injectors, and cleaning of the carbon deposits that are prevalent in these systems is outrageous.

A paying customer will bear tremendous burdens for simple repairs. A simple valve cover gasket job will add a ton of labor because of the requirement of the removal of the high pressure pump and associated components is time consuming and very precision work. Also the added cost of the required replacement of the high pressure fuel lines (they MUST be replaced with each R&R of the component) is gonna kick a wallet's ass. Carbon fouling is proving to be the big issue with these systems. Intake valve fouling, tumble valve fouling and cylinder fouling is, at this point, uncontrollable. Buildup is causing misfires and lack of power concerns. It is not uncommon for a car with under 30K to have massive fouling that is giving the service technician several hours of R&R for cleaning. Intake R&R and scrub downs are the easy ones, but many Audis are having to actually have the heads removed to clean the fouling. Camshaft lobes are being destroyed by the high pressure pump (which is mechanical and driven off a camshaft lobe), requiring camshaft replacement. VW/Audi seem to be the biggest manufacturer with issues.

Right now the manufacturers using these systems are GM, Hyundai, VW/Audi and Toyota. Be wary of these cars as the costs of maintenance and repair is huge... and the do break early and often.

The class was extensive, so if anyone has any questions I should be able to answer them if you are interested. The instructor is also a good friend of mine, and an owner of a mobile diagnostic business with a lot of hands on. I can call him for any info on input I cannot provide.

I've done some work on pindles on injectors that work at 30,000psi.

Also thought the rest of the Germans went direct as well, surprised they aren't on your list. Of course it could be the upcoming model releases as well as I mix engineering news with reality periodically.

[///M5 2,833]

And yes, the ultra high pressure were for large diesels not consumer vehicles

[///M5 2,833]

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/kentucky-restaurant-shut-down-roadkill-kitchen-160225525.html

[topgun 262]

http://news.yahoo.co...-160225525.html

Somehow, I'm not surprised.