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'Hawks ready for spring game
Kansas football feels pressure as it turns to winning program
By Matt Doyle
Kansan sportswriter
Perception is a word in Coach Glen Mason's vocabulary that he likes to use often.
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"I'm very pleased about spring practice." Mason said. "I think we've made a lot of progress, especially at the quarterback position."
Junior Fredrick Thomas has
In his five years as the Jayhawks coach, Mason has changed the perception of the Kansas football program from a losing program to a winning program.
emerged this spring as the leading candidate to replace Chip Hilleary, and junior Asheli Preston has developed as a solid No. 2 quarterback.
"I think, at least on paper, that both of them have potentially better running ability than Chip Hilleary," Mason said. "When Fred Thomas throws the ball, just purely throwing the ball, he's got as strong an arm as any guy we've ever been around."
The 23-20 victory against Brigham Young in the Aloha Bowl ended a three-game losing streak for the Jayhawks and created a positive feeling among the team.
"Our whole program has been upbeat since we came back from Hawaii," he said. "We came back feeling real good about that, and that carried over into our winter conditioning program and spring practice."
hawks because of back-to-back win-
ning seasons has helped the team
achieve an improved attitude, said
senior defensive tackle Chris Maumalanga.
Mason said that the chemistry and work ethic of this Kansas team was better than Kansas teams of the last few years.
Mason will get a good indication of what the perception of the 1993 kansas football team will be in the season. "We'll play p.m. tomorrow at Memorial Stadium.
The confidence gained by the Jay-
"1 see a team that's a lot more cozy," he said. "A team that once on the field has a lot more confidence, which goes with winning."
"Guys aren't afraid to talk a little smack at each other, and when somebody gets popped they're not afraid to get in their face and tell them about
Another area that has pleased Mason has been the team's attitude since the conclusion of last season.
"I firmly believe that either as a player, coach or program, you either get better or get worse," he said. "You never stay the same."
Mason said that he enjoyed the pressure of living up to the winning tradition that the Kansas football program had established in the last two years.
"Pressure forces a team to reach a different level of expectations or you fail," he said. "The pressure will be helpful in our situation."
Mason said there was pressure to keep Kansas improving since the perception of Kansas football was changing to a winning program.
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Toyota truck: Good buy
Low base price makes 4x2 a wise investment
By Heidi Snyder and Amy Morris Special to the Kansan
The 1983 Toyota 4x2 Truck is one of the most affordable, efficient and sporty vehicles available for the graduating college student.
"With a base price of $8,368, the truck is a wise investment for the college graduate," said Paul Spearman, John Smith Toyota sales representative.
The 4x2 standard bed truck comes with a 2.4 liter and a five-speed manual overdrive transmission. Spearman recommends purchasing the power-assisted steering and airconditioning in addition to the standard amenities.
Not only can the truck haul 1,760 pounds.
"In my opinion, this truck may not look like a fancy sports car, but for a truck, it ranks up there," said Spearman.
For the college graduate who is looking for something sporty, the standard bed truck can come with up to as many as 19 positions. These options range from a compact disc deck to a Toyota Vehicle Security System. Toyota also offers various packages. One of the packages is the base grade package which includes items ranging from a cigarette lighter to cloth seat covers.
Toyota offers two other affordable models, but Spearman recommends the cost-efficient standard bed for students. For those interested in purchasing a truck, John Smith Toyota offers a large selection.
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Corroding cars
By Chris Butler
Rust eats away at cars and the pocket book
Special to the Kansan
It is a sight that any car owner would be shocked and frightened to see. This silent killer could mean ultimate destruction to the body of the car. The bad thing is that it could take months or even years before it can even be detected.
It is rust.
Rust can breed at an alarming rate, if the conditions are right. Moisture is the main element that is needed to set the process in motion.
"Rust will begin to develop any place that there is oxygen and water," said Scott Beard of Allied Body Shop, 800 E. 23rd St.
There are few places in a car that can accept contact with water for an extended period of time without rusting. Hidden places, like the insides of doors, the undersides of car panels and floorboards are the prime breeding grounds for rust. These are the places it will develop first.
"The water only needs to be left standing for three to five days before a rust spot will appear." Beard said.
"I would suggest that people wash their cars at least once a week especially during the winter," said Bill Jackson owner of BJ's Imports, 1045 New Jersey St. "The salt that is put on the roads accelerates the process. In addition, dirt and mud will also hold moisture into the crevices of a car."
On a more positive note, rust requires long periods of time before it can achieve maximum destruction. More importantly, there are a some tricks that can be used to prevent it.
"Colorado and Arizona are very dry," Jackson said. "There is not as much moisture in the air. But states that border along the ocean will have cars with considerably more rust. The biggest difference in rusting that I can think of is who manufactured the car. Various makes and model will run rid dist-
The amount of humidity a particular climate experiences makes a big difference in how fast rust develops.
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ferently," Beardsaid.
Beard said that it could be more difficult to realign cars that used these metals if there were in a wreck.
On newer models, rust has a greater difficulty taking hold of the metal. Manufacturers have taken greater steps to produce rust-inhibiting paints and metals.
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"Honda is very good about this," Beard said. "They undercoat everything in the factory before it is assembled."
In order to effectively prevent rust, all of the metal must be covered by a thick layer of paint.
"Some manufacturers have been experimenting with the use of aluminum and other alloys in the construction of the panels," Beard said.
Cars that are ten years old or older should be checked thoroughly for rust. Ten years ago, manufacturers did not undercoat at all, Jackson said.
Rust usually starts from the inside of the panels and works its way to the outside.
If any rust is found on the car, it should immediately be taken care of to prevent it from spreading any further. However, few auto body shops will fix rust.
In order to fix a rust spot, a six-inch diameter must be sanded around it. After that, it must be filled with Bondo, which smooths the car's surface, and sanded smooth again. This takes about three hours. Once a paint job is added to this labor, it turns out to be a very expensive repair.
"Four or five months after fixing a spot a new one can always appear," Beard said.
"You know that you have a rust problem if the paint on the car starts to bubble and rise," Jackson said.
"I do not fix rust anymore, not very many shops do," Beard said. "I don't do it because I cannot guarantee the work."
He said that can cost a shop its reapitalment.
Rust can always be fixed at home for those
who need it.
Christine Conway Special to the Kansan
"I was disappointed to see rust on my car because I knew it would take me hours to repair," said Greg Porter Weatherby Lake, Mo., freshman.
With proper car care and a lot of help from the manufacturer, rust can be prevented. In the event that it does occur then, long live Bondo.
Long car trips need extra care
For many out-of-state students who attend the University of Kansas, long car trips back and forth from home to school are unavoidable. In order to prevent break downs on the highway, it is important to have the car checked and serviced regularly.
Kristin Kavolak, Minneapolis, junior, often makes an eight hour drive from Lawrence to Minneapolis. She said that she always has her car serviced before she leaves, and she takes precautions during the drive as well.
"I fill up my gas tank before I leave Lawrence and then stop in Des Moines to refill it." Kavolak said. "There are so many long stretches between towns where there are no gas stations."
Hoffer advised having the oil changed every 3,000 miles. Beach suggested taking your car into a gas station or auto service shop for a thorough tune-up every 25,000 miles
Rob Hoffer, auto mechanic at Gregt Tire Company, 814 West 23rd, suggests having a safety check performed on your car before road trips. During the safety check a mechanic will check the car's alignment and air pressure in the tires. The mechanic should make sure the brakes work and also check under the hood to ensure the fan belts, hoses and plugs are functioning properly.
Robert William Beach Jr., mechanic and shop supervisor at Eastside Auto and Tire, 716 East Ninth, said the mechanic should also check for any transmission and engine leaks and make sure the oil and all fluid levels are full.
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