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What is the history of the Delorean sports car?

John Delorean was a maverick in the car industry, known for creating the muscle car with his design of the Pontiac GTO. He left General Motors in 1973 to pursue the production of his dream car and namesake. When the prototype was released, it showcased stainless steel construction, fiberglass body components and gull-wing doors.\nDelorean negotiated a partnership with several investors to start the company, with the majority of the money coming from the British government. Because of the heavy British investment, the manufacturing facility was built near Belfast, Northern Ireland. The DMC-12 i..

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Why do they call it a glove compartment in a car?

The glove compartment first appeared on horseless carriages made by Packard circa 1900, and by the 1930s, most automobile manufacturers had made it a standard feature. Though many items have been held in glove compartments throughout the history of automobiles, they acquired the name due to the regularity of gloves being kept inside.

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What is some important information about the Mustang Cobra?

The SVT Mustang Cobra was produced as a two-door coupe or two-door convertible. In its body styling, the 1993 SVT Mustang Cobra was similar to that year's Ford Mustang GT. Reflecting SVT's high-performance orientation, the first SVT Mustang Cobra could accelerate from zero to 60 miles per hour in 5.9 seconds.\nIn 1994, Ford introduced new styling while boosting the vehicle's horsepower rating to 240. Almost every year for the next 10 years, Ford released a new Mustang Cobra. Each new model featured new styling options and incremental mechanical improvements. Only in 2000 did For..

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In what states is it illegal to drive barefoot?

Some states recommend wearing some type of footwear while driving but do not require wearing footwear by law. A discarded shoe may slide around in the car's footwell and become lodged underneath one of the pedals. If a shoe is trapped under the brake pedal, stopping the vehicle may become impossible. However, the driver may have an easier time pressing on the pedals when not wearing shoes, allowing for better control over speed and braking. Some types of shoes are actually dangerous to wear when driving. Thick heels or soles make it difficult for the driver to gauge the amount of pressure..

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What are some motorcycle club names?

Hells Angels Motorcycle Club has between 2,000 and 2,500 members among 230 chapters in 24 countries as of 2014. In the United States alone, the Department of Justice estimates the group has 800 members in 27 states.\nThe Mongols' territory stretches along the Pacific Coast of the United States to the Southwest. Many of the Mongols are Hispanics from the Los Angeles area.\nThe Freedom Riders group is technically a charity and not a motorcycle club, but the aim of the organization is to honor American military service members, first responders and their families by riding in funeral process..

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How do you buy used cars for $500 or less?

Online marketplaces are good places to find private sellers and auto dealers. Consider only listings that have photos of the car, CAREFAX reports, and the seller’s contact information. To find local results only , include a ZIP code to the search. Popular Internet auto marketplaces include AOL Autos, Auto Trader and eBay Motors.\nGovernment auto auctions offer people an opportunity to buy impounded or surplus vehicles at low prices. The U.S. General Services Administration is a good place to find listings of government-owned properties and used cars on auction, including those selling for le..

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What is the typical particle size in a suspension?

Suspensions are different from colloids, which contain smaller particles, and solutions, in which the solute does not exist as a separate substance and is homogeneously mixed with the solvent. Colloids are also typically stable and do not separate due to sedimentation. Both suspensions and colloids can consist of substances in any states of matter, such as liquids and solids mixed into gases, or gases, liquids and solids dispersed into other liquids and solids.

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How does a spark arrester work?

Spark arresters trap carbon particles greater than 0.023 inches in diameter and send them into the exhaust system. Centrifugal force throws the carbon against the walls of the arrester, where it is then sent through a filter. The most common types of filters used are screens and discs. These screens and discs must be manually cleaned periodically by the vehicle owner. Most installed spark arresters come with some type of cleanout plug to make accessing and cleaning the unit fast and easy.Even small, handheld equipment with internal combustion engines, such as trimmers, brush cutters and blower..

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What retailers sell used parts for a Pontiac Trans Am?

Firebird Central is a used parts retailer that specializes in Pontiac Firebird and Firebird Trans Am parts. The website features a wide variety of parts including bumpers, doors, engine components and fuel systems.\nTheAutoChannel.com sells parts directly from salvage yards and offers customers free shipping and a low-price guarantee. The website also features vehicle reviews, buyer’s guides and automotive news.\nFrank's Pontiac Parts and Auto Dismantling is a used parts retailer that specializes in parts for classic Pontiacs. The website also features new car manuals, OEM parts and dec..

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Are there seats on the Airbus A321 that do not recline?

An example of an airline using non-reclining seats on the Airbus A321 is Monarch Airways, a carrier that began installing non-reclining seats on its Airbus A321 fleet in 2014, according to travel website BoardingArea. These seats are referred to as pre-reclined by Monarch Airways in promotional materials, and the airline claims that these seats actually offer more legroom and space than traditional reclining seats.

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