I decided that instead of just changing the Car Talk Section, I would save the past editions in another area. This way, if you missed something, you can find it all in one place. The only thing is that these are not dated, but they are separated by month using the blue bar. So, when you see the blue bar, you'll know that these are for another month.

Okey dokey, the warm weather is almost here but don't fret. Now is the time to figure out what all you want to do to your ride in the next few months. Yes, I'm thinking about it now because it's just around the corner. I figure, it's March now and next thing you know, it'll be hot and you have no idea what to do. Well I'm here to help ya. This month, I decided to put up some parts and accessories that may or may not be within your reach BUT you'll still like them. So, check the list out and and get a couple ideas for your ride for As an added bonus, you can buy all the stuff listed below right from this website. Woooo-hooooo! And, I won't even charge you a finder's fee for this stuff. Well, why would I since you're going to buy it from me anyways *elbow*elbow*. Now let's say you checked this stuff and feel like I missed one or two things, just SEND me an email with the name of the part/accessory and a couple sentences on why you think it should be here. Maybe I'll put a couple of your emails here IF I think I missed something... As if I could miss something...HA!

• Asanti Bodystyling Kit for Dodge Charger SRT-8 (06-08) This is the bodystyling kit offered by Asanti for the Dodge Charger, SRT-8, 2006 thru 2008. You get the Front Grille Euro Side Vents and Front Bumper and Trunk Bagde all with the Asanti name inscribed. That's not all kiddies, you also receive the Hood Scoop and Bumper Grille. I know you when you get this, you may think you can slap it on yourself as a Christmas morning project. Unless you're an expert, PLEASE don't try it! Santa says take it to your nearest Elf shop and have them install it...you'll be happier.
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• 17x8 ALT WHEELS: I hope you didn't think everything on this list would be expensive. I just had to start with something that would make your eyes pop out. Here is something more reasonable for us working peeps. These are 17in. ALT Rush wheels in the classic 6-spoke design. They come in Titanium(Silver), Gold and Black w/Polished lip(not shown). These will not throw your pre or post Christmas wallet out of wack either. Comes in a set of four as well as in size 18s for just a bit more. Tires are not included but can be ordered as well. These are available in 17x8 in either 5x100 or 5x114.3. Please list the size and color wanted in special instructions when placing your order. Price: $500 per set Shipping: $150.00
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• Vanity Plates: Well you're not vain and we all know that...this isn't Carly Simon either. Wait, you don't know who Carly Simon is. The song, "You're So Vain"...maybe I should stop while I'm ahead. I kinda, sorta, showing my age. Anyways, these are a great addition to your ride. Especially when you just want to add little touches without having to do much. Some of these plates can be customized with emblems that are black, gol d and some other colors as well. You can also get these totally custom with your name, your car's name, (yes I said car's name) as well as with your favorite sayings. No matter what, you can have them all customized, in different scripts as well. Price: $50.00 Shipping: $12.00
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• Notto SE HID Conversion Kit: Okay, here's the deal: GET THIS HID CONVERSION KIT! Now that I'm done yelling, I can lower my voice. But to get to the point, you've seen HID conversion kits on eBay for $75 shipped and you wanna know why these are $200 right? It's simple: These are better. Why? Not because they cost more but because they are closer to a true HID kit than any other HID conversion kits I have seen. On top of that, they are plug-n-play, meaning you won't have to cut any wires to make this kit work with your current set up. It's basically plugging your current headlight plugs into this set then connecting the bulbs, that's it. And, say you don't like them (I can't see how or why) or decide to sell your ride, then you just unplug everything and reconnect your original plugs to the original bulbs and you're back to normal. It's so easy to install this kit that it should only take about thirty minutes to do everything. Soooo, stop thinking about it and grab yourself a set. This set comes in four colors or light output levels: 3000K(Yellow), 5000K(White), 10000K(Light Blue) and 15000K(Blue) and include a 2 year manufactureres warranty. Usually, you need two sets for high and low beams but pPlease note that certain set-ups and/or bulb sizes will cost an extra $60 charge since they operate both high and low beams for some vehicles. Price: $200.00 Shipping: $20.00
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• Boss In Dash DVD Receiver w/ 6.5in. Flip Out Monitor: Now, you know I couldn't forget about your tunes, could I? Of course not! Now, if you're going to have your ride looking good, then you know you should update your audio as well. This is a single din unit that plays DVDs, CDs, and MP3s. You will also be able to listen to your standard AM/FM radio stations (why, I don't know), since it also has a built in AM/FM tuner. The monitor on this baby is a crystal clear 6.5 inch flip out and it sets up and retracts easliy. There is also a wireless remote control for easy navigation if you don't want to use the controls on the device. Make sure to watch either Kill Bill Part 1 or 2 when you get it. Price: $300.00 Shipping: $25.00
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This month, I'm not going to talk about how summer is over or how to get your car ready for the winter...we're no where near winter. What I am going to talk about is cars. New cars. New cars that I like and wouldn't mind putting in my garage. Well if I had more than a one car garage. These are some of the rides out on the market that have caught my eye in the last few months. First up is the Honda Accord Coupefollowed by the Volvo c70. Next I picked the Nissan Maxima and the Toyota Yaris and ending with the Saturn Outlook. Now, maybe these aren't the rides that you like and if they're not, then send me an email on which car you like and why. Just click HERE to send me an email with the name of the car and a couple sentences on why you think it should be here. Maybe I'll put a couple of your emails here IF I think I missed something. By the way, this is just my own little list and is in no means something from you to decide which car you should buy. Buying a car is a huge decision and should be thoroughly researched by you since you're shelling out the cash for it!

• 2009 Honda Accord EX-L V6 : Okay, now you might think why this Accord? Why now? I think this is the absolute best Accord to date. When I first saw this car, I had to do a double take because I thought it was a new Acura coupe being introduced (hint,hint) and then I realized it was indeed an Accord. First off, the styling. Now Honda does very well with revamping their Accords and Civics every few years, which to me is a good thing. This keeps their brand fresh as well as their resale value way up. But THIS Accord has to be their best revamp look ever. The sleek shaping and the bulking up of the body makes this Accord stand out more than any other Accord in their line-up. The squaring of the grill was also a plus in giving this car a stronger and meaner look. With the base model you'll get standard options like power steering and power locks, the 4 cylinder i-Vtec engine with 190 horses, ABS and all the cute bells and whistles for a nice two door car. With the EX-L V6 you get some extras that are well worth it. First lets boost those horses up to 271. Then add the 6 speed close-ratio tranny for a dual experience. Along with that you'll get 18inch wheels and a spoiler that I think sets this coupe off. Leather trimmed seats, slotted rotors up front and XM radio...need I say more? Price range is from about $22,000 for the base model with a manual tranny up to about $28,000 for the V6 model pictured above. Wanna get one? Head on over to your local Honda dealership or check out their website. Tell them GyrlSpeed sent ya and it won't help, but they'll want to know who I am. ;)! Honda Website: automobiles.honda.com

• 2009 Volvo c70 T5: To me it's never the wrong time for a convertible and girl is this a convertible. I have always liked Volvos and the fact that safety is their number one priority. To be honest, I never thought that they would have a car that I really wanted. That changed when they introduced the c70 some years ago. My feelings have not changed since then and don't think they ever will. Here is the 2009 Volvo c70 in it's best form...with the top down! This is one beautiful convertible and believe it or not, it looks just a good with the top up. Not many covertibles appeal to me with their tops up but this car looks good either way. Add to that the fact that this baby has a Turbo, uh huh, turbo and I'm in convertible heaven. Well almost heaven because this five cylinder turbocharged engine only ends up giving you 227 horsepower. That's not a total loss, but when the Accord coupe you just looked at gives you 271 without a turbo, it makes you think. But don't fret, it's still a fun car and if you need more ponies than that, maybe this Volvo isn't for you. On to the features. Again you get great standards like 17 inch wheels, leather interior and a great sound system. But for a few pennies more, you can choose one of the hottest colors for a car that I've seen in a long time: Magic Blue Metallic. I think it beats that Prowler/Burnt Orange everyone is obsessed with...hands down. You can also add 18inch wheels, sport pedals (which should be standard on the T5) and a five speed geartronic auto tranny. I would actually get that geatronic set up because I live and drive in the city. Having a manual is never fun with stop and go traffic, even if you have been doing it for 75 years. Alright, the starting price for this beauty is $39,240 and adding some of the premium packages can raise the cost. But if you're looking at buying one, then you already know that, right? Volvo Website: volvocars.com

• 2009 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV : This was a little bit of a hard choice. Why? Well because I didn't like the last generation of the Maxima and for me to like it now is just odd. Not odd just, nevermind all that, I like it! I like the new look of the grill and lighting as well as the rear and it's contoured lighting. I'm glad it lost that shape that I just couldn't get past to really liking this car. It now has a stance that says get outta my way, I'm on the road. Yeah it sounds corny but when that V6, 290 horsepower engine gets going, you'll do exaclty what she says. (Yes I said she). This car is front wheel drive as and has slotted rotors on the front and rear. What I like about this is that more of the automakers are adding slotted rotors to their sport tuned vehicles direct from the factory. With the 3.5 S, you'll also get a sport tuned suspension with a bigger front sway bar and stiffer springs. Very nice! There's also other goodies like 19inch wheels with all season tires, turn signal mirrors, rear spoiler, HID headlights and a ton more. Figured I talk about fuel economy for this ride and it's about what I expected. 19 for city driving and 26 for highway...same for most models which again is good. Oh, I almost forgot. Nissan has this optional feature called the Music Box. This hard drive and compact flash drive can hold 9.3GB worth of all your music files along with a 7 inch touch screen...now that's an option. On to the piricng. You will be shelling out $29,290 up to $35,440 for one of these...more when you add other options. So would I really still get one of these new Maximas...I'll say....yes. Nissan Website: nissanusa.com

• 2008 Toyota Yaris Liftback S : First of all, don't even ask why this car is here. I don't even think I know. But it is and you have to accept it! To start off, this car is NOT a beast! And it's not supposed to be. It's supposed to be a fun tiny car with great gas mileage, 29mpg city and 36mpg highway that you can add little extras too to make you feel good about driving it. Let's remember that this IS a Toyota, therefore you have the option of getting TRD accessories for it. That in itself should be a plus. From Toyoya Research and Development, you can add extras like a leather shift knob, 18inch, yes I said 18inch wheels, Oil and Radiator caps and get this: a spring and strut combo. Yes girlies, you can now drop your Yaris! Who'd have thunk that? Maybe that's why I would get one of these little cars. The fact that you can do all that to it and still get super-duper gas mileage is kool. While you may not do any burn-outs or kill somebody in the quarter, you can still have a bag-o-fun with this Yaris and turn heads at the same time. But who am I to say that you can't spruce this baby up under the hood? Only time will tell before one of you do that too. And with the starting price of $11,550 up to $14,125 for this Liftback S model, you'll have the extra cash to do anything else to this spunky car that your little heart desires. Toyota Website: toyota.com

• 2008 Saturn Outlook XR AWD : No it's not the Vue, it's much bigger and better. It's the Outlook and once you get a really good look at it, you will have a new outlook on it AND Saturn as a whole. To me, Saturn has come a long way from their S-series line-up. I happen to have one and have loved it from the first day I bought it home. She has been good to me since day one. And that is what a lot of Saturn owners can say about their vehicles: they last! And I think this Outlook will be on that list as well. This SUV is a beauty in itself. It seats 8 passengers easily and all of your stuff as well. The 3.6L V6 VVT 275 horsepower engine will get you and your friends where you are going in no time flat. Add to that the all wheel drive option and it doesn't matter what type of road you're on. Now I'll say tread lightly because if you fly over a cliff I don't want you calling me saying I told you you could drive over any and everything. But you will be comfortable. For it's size, the Outlook has a smooth ride and you don't feel like you're swaying all over the road like some SUVs and crossovers can make you feel. Safety is also a plus for this vehicle. StabiliTrak with Brake Assist is standard along with side mounted and head curtain air bags and the OnStar system. One little quirk I have about the Outlook is not performance or safety related at all...it's the interior. Not that it's not comfortable because it is very comfortable. It's the interior color choices. The only options are black, gray and tan which works well for some of the exterior colors like black, gray and gold. But for colors like Red Jewel and Cocoa, it's a huge clash to me. But it's not something that would make me not put this SUV in my garage...actually, I need an Outlook in my garage and for the starting price of $29,360, you can have one too. The one I have listed here is priced at $33,770 which still is a great deal for an All Wheel Drive SUV with all the bells and whistles AND great gas mileage of 16mpg city and 22mpg highway. Now who's looking? Saturn Website: saturn.com

I hope some of these cars helped to give you a little more insight as to what the automakers are putting out there for you to buy. As I said earlier, don't let this be your only way of deciding which car you would like to buy. This is an iinvestment and eventhough it's an investment that depreciates as soon as you look at it, it's an investment. So, take the time and do your research and do a test drive. There's been plenty of cars that I have liked and then sat in them and hated them...oh yeah, that happens. You have a lot of work to do deciding on a new car, get to it! One more thing, if you do actually purchase one of the cars thatI have listed here, shoot me an email and let me know how you like the ride and if it 'lives' up to it's standards.

Alright already. I haven't updated Car Talk in a while either. Now that's fixed. I'm actually glad I waitied because if I didn't, we'd have another Car Talk talking about polsh and wax. Instead of that, I decided to talk about how much women don't know about their cars. To keep everything balanced(since I'm a Libra) I must also say that men don't know much about their cars either...they just act like they do. And they do it quite well. But having worked in a nationally know parts store, they really don't, HA! Any way, one thing that slightly bothered me when women cam in is that they didn't even know the basics like what oil to put in their car or what type of coolant(antifreeze to some of you) . Sooooo, I will focus this Car Talk on what Top 5 things you need to know BEFORE going into a auto parts store. Why?, you say. It's because these 5 things will help you get standard parts waaay faster than if you didn't know them at all. Plus you can make sure that the person on the other side of the counter is pulling up the right parts as well. So don't be scared, I'm giving you some know how so you can walk into that parts store with your head held high...not to hight tho becuase you don't want to walk into the windshield washer fluid...oh yes, I've seen that happen!

• Year, Make and Model: First of all, you should know what kind of car/truck you are driving. Otherwise, you just can't get what you need. And no, no ones psychic either. If you paid for that car/truck...well even if you didn't, you should know these basics. Believe it or not, they have a alot to do with what you need. Do you know what shoes you are wearing, or what make up is on your face, yes? So then you should knwo what kind of car/truck you are driving around in. And NO, the person at the parts counter should NOT have to go outside and look. Saying you don't know is why we (not me cause I don't play that) get treated like Barbies. Here's on reason why you should know this. For example, let's take my ride. I have a 2000 Saturn SL1. I'll break it down: Year: 2000, not much to add there Make: Saturn, what "brand" is the car or what name is stamped on the fron/back Model: SL1, this will do two things. One, it will tell you your trim level or the different options that the vehicle came with and two, it will tell the parts person what category to look for the correct parts. If you give them the wrong model, you'll get the wrong parts AND it will be your fault. So, year, make and model...know it!

• Brakes: This should be a really easy one but it's actually one of the most complicated. I'm going to ask you now: what kind of brakes do you have? Don't go running out to look, what kind is it? Don't know? I thought so. To keep it simple, there are two kinds of brake set ups you can have: Either you can have disc brakes all around(front and back) or either discs up front and drums in the back. Still don't know which ones you have? Go look. It's the best way to tell UNLESS you remembered what the salesperson told you two years ago when you bought the car. Now, I'm gonna make this extra easy for you: you will always have disc brakes in the front. By disc I mean you will have a rotor or circular piece of metal that the actual brake pads clamp on to to stop the car. Think about it like this. Remember your bike that you had or have now and to stop you had to squeeze the handles to stop the bike? Riiiight. Same thing here except that instead to the brakes clamping on the the rim of the wheel, they clamp onto the rotor. Got it? Good. Now, for the other type, which is the drum. It's the same difference with these except the actual brakes, called shoes, are a lot larger and you can't see what they are doing. This is beacuse all the work is happening inside the drum. The drums do not look anything like the disc brakes...at all. So there's no way you could get this wrong. They kinda look like the top of the cover you use in the microwave to cover up your food...but metal and a lot darker. Maybe that's not the best comparison, but you get the idea...they look like the total opposite of the front. Whew, I think you're getting the hang of it now. On to the next must know.

• Tires: What size tires do you have on your car now? I didn't say you could go running to look! Don't know either huh? Goodness! Okay, here's a quick way to tell as well...go look, again! Can't find it? Look for a series of numbers...still nothing? Okay, I'll use my car again. Right now, my tires are: 205/40/17. I'll explain in a short but sweet way. 205 is simply the width of the tire, how wide it is. Too wide and it will rub on the inside of your wheel well. You do know what a wheel well is right? Nevermind, that's for another Car Talk. Okay, 40 is the height or amount of sidewall the tire has. The lower the number the thinner your tire is. The higher the number, the thicker it is. Ever see a car and their tires look like rubber bands? Their probably riding on a 30. The other side of it is a standard truck tire. Depending on the truck , they may have a 75, making them have a lot more sidewall. Almost there. Last number is 17, or the actual diameter of the wheel, in inches. Right now, I have 17inch rims...I may be going to 18s but that's also another story. But that last number will ALWAYS tell you what size wheels you have. Don't worry for now if they have a letter or two behind them. The fact that you know the size is what matters. we'll get into speed ratings and all that later. Yeah, speed ratings...that's why I said, we'll get back to that. So now you can go out and check your tires and know what those numbers mean. May I continue....

• Engine Size/Type: Don't run, it's not really that hard to learn. Now, I'm not going to totally get into this either because it can get scary. BUT, you definately need to know this. Basically, the engine is like a heart...without a good running heart, you'd drop dead. Pretty much the same with your ride. Better yet, I'll make it SUPER DUPER EASY! What size clothes do you wear? I won't tell, but for example, let's use mine. I wear a size 4. Now, when I buy clothes, should I get a size 4 or a size 10? Nothing wrong with a size 10, I used to wear a size 10 alot of years ago. Anyways, just like you know your size for clothes, you should know your engine size? Why?, because, just like the year, make and model, parts are engine size specific as well. Let's stick with Saturn, but use the Ion. In 04, they had 2 different engines sizes. One was a 2.0L (litre) and the other was a 2.2L(liter) engine. If you are not sure which one you have, there's a couple different ways to check this as well. You can look on the rear on the car for the 2.0 or 2.2, check under the hood and look on the valve cover(big cover that should say 2.0 or 2.2 or you can check you owner's manual. Even if it lists both of those engine sizes, one should be checked off for you so that you know for sure which one you have. Still not sure? Send me an email and I will tell you which one you have, HA! Final of the top 5 coming up...

• Oil: What kind of oil does your car use? Remember how with the engine I compared it to a heart. Well the oil is like blood. If you know your blood type, you should know what oil your car uses. Not knowing this can cause some trouble with your engine. If the oil is too thick, it won't move though the engine like it should. Okey dokey, we'll nce again use my car. Currently, I'm using 5w-30 synthetic blend. Don't worry about the synthetic blend part, that's also another topic. But the 5w stands for the temperature that you should run that oil. Usually, the higher up this number, the warmer temp that oil is good for. Then you have the 30 which is for the grade or thickness of the oil. This results in how fast or slow the oil moves through the engine. The higher the number, the longer it will take to move. Think about pancake mix. The thicker the mix, the longer it takes them to cook. The thinner the mix, the faster they cook. Now you got it. Don't get worried when you see a hundred different kinds of oils when you you go to get some...just get what you need! And if they don't have what you need, it's not a problem. Going up one step to the next grade won't hurt you either. For example, if I don't use 5W-30, I'll use 10W-30. Just to make sure this is okay for you, check with your local dealer for your car. I'm saying that because I don't want you to void any warranties and them blame me for it. I watch court shows, I don't want to be on them, HA! With newer cars, if you check under the hood, the oil cap will actually tell you which oil you can put in. Again, your owner's manual will also tell you how many quarts you need to put into your engine and which type...so don't fret. At any rate, you can ask the person at the parts counter in case you forget, they shouldn't get that wrong. Better yet, just put a memo into you PDA/Smartphone(I know you have one) with your oil type and the other 4 points I listed on this page.

• Now girlies, you can go into a parts store and be confident that you know some important things about your ride. These are just beginning points to know and I will help you with a lot more along the way. One final thing is, make sure to have your Owner's manual handy! It will tell you the things I have posted and a whole bunch more about your car. So go read it and memorize it because I'm giving you a test on everything next week. Not really, but if you don't know at least these 5 things I put on this page, I will be mad AND don't get mad at me when you go into a parts store and the person behind the counter laughs at you for not knowing what type of car you drive!!!!!

Finally a new Edition of Car Talk. Summer has ended, Fall is here and Winter is right around the corner. What kind of Car Talk can we have now that it is starting to to stay cold? PLENTY! Now is the time for us to talk about what we can do to our cars in the Spring right? WRONG! Now is the time for us to make sure we have everything in order in order to keep our cars running during these cold months...and then we can talk about Spring!

• Tires. Need I say more? A good set of tires will make a huge difference of staying on the road or on the side of one. First let me say that no matter what tire you use, you should still use caution when the weather and road conditions are not ideal. Are some tires better than others? Simply put, yes. For example, if you have been riding on Summer-Only tires, then now's the time to get rid of them. Why? Because they were not made to hold up in cold weather AND they are more likely to blow out when hitting potholes or curbs. Scared now aren't ya? Don't be, summer tires are good in summer environments. But most of us just aleviate all the confusion and buy All Season tires. Why? All Season tires are perfect if you live in an area that usually goes through different weather patterns or you just don't want to worry about it at all. All Season tires are exactly that...tires made for all types of weather. Good for all year round weather as well as light snow. I myself have always used All Season tires and for the most part can get through the different conditions that Philly can have. Right now, I'm running Kuhmo Ecsta ASX(All Season)tires in 205/40/17 These are lo-pro tires that should get me through the winter pretty well. If I told you what I paid for these tires, you wouldn't believe me...so I won't. To find your own all season tires, check out The TireRack. An average price for a set of 16inch, All Season tires are ~$240.00 and up. Website: www.tirerack.com

• Heating System. Nothing like starting up your car on a two degree morning to find out that you have no heat. Hopefully you didn't wait until it was two degrees out to think about it. If you did, don't worry, I am here to help. To make this simple, a heating system is basically made up of a heater core and blower (fan) that works by hot coolant running through the heater core. Air is forced through the heater core by the blower giving us hot air. Take any of those compnents out and you won't have a happy winter. First, make sure that you have the right level and you are using the correct Coolant. Not doing so is like using the wrong oil, a no no. ALL COOLANT IS NOT THE SAME! Sorry for yelling, but I wanted to make sure you understood that point. Check your manual to see what you should be using and make sure you are using it. . Next, have the main compnents checked: heater core, blower motor/fan as well as hoses. If you are not getting heat, it could be any one of these things or something as simple as a switch. How else are you gonna turn the heat on? Switches can always go bad and if they are, you won't be able to work the system at all...even if it is working properly. Depending on you vehicle, a heating system check can be anywhere from free(if you do it yourself to ~$49.99 and up. Check with your local automotive shop for rates. AutoZone has an online Troubleshooting and Vehicle Repair guide that may help you pinpoint some of the usual heating systems problems. I wouldn't use this as a complete diagnosis, but it's a start. Also, if you are unsure of what to do or better yet scared to do it, take it to a trained professional and they will be able to pinpoint the problem. Still won't hurt to check out the site. Website: www.autozone.com

• Windshield Wipers. Wiper Blades? What does that have to do with coldness? Everything. How is that so? Easy, how else will you keep your window clear if you're driving and it's SNOWING? To be honest, wiper blades are a year round necessity. But during the cold winter months they are just as funtional as your tires. How can this be? (You ask too many questions) Wiper blades need to be sturdy and in good shape. Lets not forget that they too need to hold up to the cold weather. They'll freeze up just as fast as the windshield will. If they do not clear the windshield then what's the use right?...now you got it. Check your wiper blades to make sure they are tight to the windshield, are connected to the arms properly and most of all, the blades are sturdy. If the blades look worn or seem to be dried out...replace them immediately. And when I say replace them immediately, I mean the entire windsheild wiper, not just the blades. I've never been a fan of wiper blade refills because the whole thing is working on a constant basis, not just the blade. At any rate, if you just want to replace the blade, then do your thing. Bosch makes a nice line called Icon which will run about $30.00 a pair. Website: www.boschautoparts.com

• Spring. Well, you didn't think that I could talk about winter without talking about spring right? Now, spring is not really all that far away, soooo we might as well get ready a little early. Well not ready but at least we can talk about it. Okay, so if we are gonna talk about spring we might as well talk about wheels. What's in? What's out? I'll try and answer that: I think black wheels are out(but now I'm starting to like them...go figure) and what's in is wheels that just look good. What I mean by that is wheels that just make your ride look that much better. I think wheels that are over 18 inches are just for looks. Nothing wrong with going for looks because if I had the Mercedes Benz that I want right now, I'm sure it would have at least 20s on it, but that's another story. As far as tuning goes, I think spring 08 will be more about refined, tuned street cars that look well put together not just purchased so you can say you have 525 horses under the hood and the ability quote all the other specs that came with the car when you picked up the catalog. It's going to be more about what each tuner put into their vehicle whether it's that Evo or that Saturn :). Oh, don't send me emails saying I'm mad because my car isn't fast and blah, blah, blah...I'm just saying it's going to me more than just putting don number on the track, capish? Chek out HP Design Wheels and see what you like for your ride. I kinda like the HPR-5 wheels...but we just picked up some wheels...decisions, decisions! Website: www.hpdesignwheels.com