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Anyone care to take a stab at who'll be the next F1 champion? I'm going to go with Alonso, based only upon the fact that he can do miracles with even marginally competitive cars.

Hello F-1 fans. Are any of you picking up F1 races either via live stream or same day over the internet? I've heard that some folks do it (in the U.S.) but I'm not sure exactly how. I've dropped my DirecTV additional package levels, so I'm looking for a less-costly alternative. Thanks, Bill

I currently have DirecTV and, since I need F1, have to get an upper-level package. Does anyone get Speed (or some version of F1 coverage) streamed from the internet or on a non-english language station? I'm looking for options, as I'd like to say goodbye to the dish ($80+ per mo. & we're...

"In its new regulations, the FIA aims to improve sustainability by using 'green' engines in two seasons' time. These powerunits will be four-cylinder, 1.6 litre turbos with energy recovery systems and fuel restrictions, with the aim of increasing efficiency by 35%" For me F1 seems to have come...

While in a waiting room I read a short but interesting article concerning an extended warranty problem submitted from a reader (this is an RV type magazine.) Long story short, it seems that many of these warranties have small print which requires that the policy holder use only their lubricants...

Based on nothing but gut feelings, take a guess on who'll end up on top at the end of next season. I'll pull up this thread a year from now for a good laugh. I'll dive in first: Hamilton. He's got a title under his belt, got lots of $$ and a hot babe(s), so he can just sit back with nothing to...

To all fellow F1 fans: Anyone care to throw out a guess as to who'll end up on top of the Driver's Championship this season? I have no idea, but I'm going to guess Rubens - I think the last race showed that Brawn is allowing competition within the team. To be fair, let's get any guesses in...

My wife's car is an 02 Chry. Sebring Conv with the 2.7 time-bomb motor. I've been religiously changing the oil @ 3k using Maxlife/NAPA filters. Every time I change the oil I try to peek around and from what I can see or swab from the sump everything seems reasonably clean. My question: Is there...

I've been restoring aircooled Porsches for over 40 years and have always used 20-50 or straight 30 or 40w in the older 356 cars. I've kept away from the new thin oils because these oils worked for me over the years - and I therefore had no need to experiment with the newer viscosities. However...

This started on 10/13/06. Various new and used seals,washers, etc. were soaked for 90 days in GTX, Maxlife and M1 EP. All three were heated to 350F for 2 hours on 3 separate occassions. Results are: No difference in visible size (it's difficult to mic these pieces.) They all feel the same (i.e...

I've got my "free" (w/rebate) 5qts of Maxlife. Re: the seal conditioners - has anyone actually performed or heard of a test to see if this stuff really swells rubber? If used in a "newer" car, i.e. 30k miles, what would be the harm in swelling &/or softening seals? I've got a feeling that most...

Here's a good article regarding lower zinc levels in modern oils and what's needed in an oil for flat tappet camshafts. http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/engine/flat_tappet_cam_tech/index.html

I was checking the data posted by 1FMF. I have a 66 Porsche 912 that I've used 20/50 GTX in for quite a number of years. Since these (and VW's and 911) motors are pretty much air&oil cooled, my question is: Is there any data which shows an oil's ability to dissipate heat (i.e. in the cooler?)...

I recently bought a jug of Walmart Synthetic. On the package is states that it is made from a 100% synthetic base. Can I assume that this is a "true" synthetic or is just more smoke and mirrors? TIA Bill.