"Slant6" (slant-6)
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"Slant6" (slant-6)
03/02/2014 at 12:20 • Filed to: None | 2
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I'm trying to join my school's newspaper class next year. I would basically start an automotive section with stuff like this and car buying guides for high schoolers along with a automotive service column.
Thisnewformatisrubbish
> Slant6
03/02/2014 at 12:24 |
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Does your school still have shop class? If not, you'll have plenty to write.
TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut
> Slant6
03/02/2014 at 12:28 |
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That's actually pretty cute.
And yes, it's a pretty good idea!
wizkashifa
> Slant6
03/02/2014 at 12:30 |
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I love it! As a highschooler, I wish we had something basic like this in our newspaper.
McMike
> Slant6
03/02/2014 at 12:33 |
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One thing about those Minis.....
:)
I think it's great. I'm surprised at how many people do not know how to do this.
yamahog
> Slant6
03/02/2014 at 12:36 |
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Great idea, it's something young drivers need to know and are desperately under educated on.
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Slant6
> McMike
03/02/2014 at 12:41 |
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I was going to use a beetle but didn't for that reason. Someone that has to refer to a comic to jump start their car won't know that though.
Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
> Slant6
03/02/2014 at 12:41 |
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Next article How to Hoon.
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Slant6
> Thisnewformatisrubbish
03/02/2014 at 12:44 |
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We do, but it's the smallest in class size in the whole school. I took it last year and didn't do it again this year but I think I'm going to take it next year, just to validate my writing about cars in the newspaper. All we did last year was sit in our donor car Buick LeSabere and blast the stereo. I hear the higher level classes do more stuff.
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Thisnewformatisrubbish
> Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
03/02/2014 at 12:50 |
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Also, why millenials don't want cars.
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McMike
> Slant6
03/02/2014 at 12:56 |
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Idea: Make it a "cut out and put in your glovebox" theme. Put dotted lines and scissors around it.
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Slant6
> McMike
03/02/2014 at 12:59 |
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That was my idea. First I have to make it into the class. I need to fill out an application and submit a writing sample. They also need a new graphics guy since the current one is graduating so that's something I could do.
Sinanigans
> Slant6
03/02/2014 at 13:02 |
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That seriously awesome! Have you considered making a series of these for people to learn?
Mattbob
> Slant6
03/02/2014 at 13:04 |
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It might help people to know why it is that you connect the cables in that way. A lot of people know about how to connect them, and don't know why. The reason is to essentially add some resistance into the circuit by running the current through the chassis instead of directly to the dead battery's terminals. This prevents dumping too much current too fast into the dead battery, thereby preventing overheating the battery possibly causing damage or explosion. The more you know.
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Slant6
> Sinanigans
03/02/2014 at 13:10 |
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That's the plan. If I get into the newspaper class. I made this as a sample for my application.
oldestyoungn
> Slant6
03/02/2014 at 13:13 |
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Wait. Why put the negative onto an unpainted metal surface? I thought you just put it on the negative terminal.
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Slant6
> Mattbob
03/02/2014 at 13:13 |
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I wasn't too sure. Thanks for explaining it to me. I planned on writing an article to go along with this to explain why the battery might be dead and how to check for phantom drains or how to add water. I would also include more detailed instructions highlighting some other safety things, like making sure they don't connect the two terminals together.
Frank Grimes
> Slant6
03/02/2014 at 13:14 |
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Great idea! Make sure you post the articles here as well.
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Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
> Thisnewformatisrubbish
03/02/2014 at 13:14 |
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I know quite a few who love cars
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Slant6
> oldestyoungn
03/02/2014 at 13:15 |
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FlintlsATerriblePlace just commented on why. Connecting to the negative terminal works, it just makes sparks. My dad always goes straight to the terminals but I feel safer grounding to the car.
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Frank Grimes
> Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
03/02/2014 at 13:15 |
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Yes I agree. Start out with the basics and then show how to do an e brake turn. I find it funny that its.the next logical step.
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Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
> Frank Grimes
03/02/2014 at 13:23 |
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sometimes you have to run before you can walk.
Mathias Rios
> McMike
03/02/2014 at 13:26 |
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Same with Miatas!
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oldestyoungn
> Slant6
03/02/2014 at 13:30 |
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Ok. Thanks
Dan
> oldestyoungn
03/02/2014 at 13:31 |
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One reason.. in some cases some hydrogen will be released from the dead battery when rapidly charged. Moving the last connection away reduces the risk slightly.
STREPITUS
> yamahog
03/02/2014 at 15:16 |
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http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/21/red…
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STREPITUS
> McMike
03/02/2014 at 15:25 |
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Same goes for Miatas. See comments on this post
http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/not-a-good-sta…
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McMike
> STREPITUS
03/02/2014 at 15:37 |
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Yeah, there are a handful of newer cars that put it back there, too.
Does the Miata have posts under the hood to facilitate a nose to nose jump?
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STREPITUS
> McMike
03/02/2014 at 15:50 |
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Not that I can find. My first car, a 97 Audi A6 Avant had the battery under the passenger row bench. I once jumped it by removing the seat (2 easy thumb screws) because The posts in the engine bay broke off.
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McMike
> STREPITUS
03/02/2014 at 17:34 |
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My Mini doesn't have anything up front at all you can connect a clamp to, so it's into the trunk we go.
You can tell by the location of the clamps and the interior light who is saving who.