"R. P." <r_pol12gar@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:oc6dnStNFdF-RHTfRVn-1Q@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx > Once in a while I see some big motor home towong a smaller car, such as a
> Civic, which makes me wonder how advisable that is. I always thought that
> a car should only be towed on its unpowered wheels. That's why tow trucks
> always lift the front of front wheel drive cars, such as the Hondas are.
> (That leaves the issue open for all-wheel-drive vehicles, of course. ;-)
> What is the latest expert concensus on this issue?
Re: Ha. Low end ethernet routers ... I buy a new one every 2-3 years or so and yes, they are pre-loaded with everything except CAD, compilers and so on. ... I never see any tow trucks here, expect once or twice for the damned Porsche that belongs to my wife. ... In Europe I was used to batteries lasting 7-8 years. ... With my car I am able to get home but one with a few dozen micro controllers in there is a different story. ... (sci.electronics.design)
Towing a Honda ... Once in a while I see some big motor home towong a smaller car, such as a Civic, which makes me wonder how advisable that is. ... That's why tow trucks always lift the front of front wheel drive cars,... (That leaves the issue open for all-wheel-drive vehicles,... (rec.autos.makers.honda)
Re: anyone wanna play cards? ... Betting a quarter would be a raise.... the car!...Tow trucks aren't free, Greg.... (rec.humor)
Re: brake light on dash stuck on ... the fluid looked like coffee. ... This car DOES have a diagonal braking system- I assume all Saturns ... only rear wheel drive cars have front/rear braking ... light went off means that it is not the parking brake.... (rec.autos.makers.saturn)
Re: Honda civic type R ... as modern front wheel drive cars go. ... Brilliant gearbox, makes a great noise and shifts when you're in the mood, drives like a normal two litre petrol engine when you aren't. ... The "lack of torque" stuff is relative, in the sense that most 200bhp engines don't rev to over 8000rpm, so of course they must have more torque. ... Not suitable for people who want a quick car but aren't actually interested in driving it, ... (uk.rec.cars.misc)
