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You just can't make stuff like this up... Richard Paul Dembinsky NPA for Governor of Florida website ...read the text.

Hey guys, whats a "nema"? someone aksed me what mine was and i dont know what they're talking about.

Here is an interesting typo in the Toronto Star. Read the highlighted and lets see what you think.

I put this particular animation together for another forum to because there was some debate about the possibility that the individual images were presented out of sequence. I figured that as my animation is being passed from forum to forum, I might as well let you guys see it. This happened very recently at a "Cruise" event at the local circuit race track. It was a "low speed" cruise event, so helmets weren't required, and the poorly installed 4 point seatbelts proved useless in a rollover. Fortunately there were no serious injuries. The passenger (on the left side ... the car is RHD) received grazes and needed stitches for a gash in her head from hitting the ro…

I recently picked a new primary care doctor. After two visits and exhaustive lab tests, he said I was doing 'fairly well' for my age. (I just turned 65.) A little concerned about that comment, I couldn't resist asking him, 'Do you think I'll live to be 80?' He asked, 'Do you smoke tobacco, or drink beer or wine?' 'Oh no,' I replied.. 'I'm not doing drugs, either!' Then he asked, 'Do you eat rib-eye steaks and barbecued ribs? 'I said, 'Not much... My former doctor said that all red meat is very unhealthy!' 'Do you spend a lot of time in the sun, like playing golf, sailing, hiking, or bicycling?' 'No, I don't,' I said. He asked, 'Do you gamble, drive fast car…

http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/bv/3cyl_saab.htm

Film from an actual production car race held in England (I think) in the 1970's.... Where else could you see a Rolls Royce, an Impala, a Mustang Convertible, a 240Z, a Capri, an MGB, an Original MINI, and a bunch of other cool cars go head to head... And dig the guys with long hair racing convertibles without a helmet...or a rollbar... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btXR4ej4QoA&feature=player_embedded#! ...and notice the wicked cool little Toyota spin at the 6:46 mark...

Interesting site showing several toy companies that manufactured Cadillac toys. Even a Russian one. http://www.car-nection.com/cadillacdatabas...xt/photoy60.htm

Makes me want to be Canadian, eh?

It's long been touted that virtual violence can easily replace actual violence. Apparently, the mayor of Mexico City wants to see if that'll hold up. --- Mexico City (Mexico) The new mayor of Mexico City is offering criminals a free Xbox 360 for every handgun, and a free PC for higher caliber firearms such as assault rifles, that are handed into police in an amnesty, according to Reuters. The move is being trialled in one of the more dangerous neighborhoods in the city and will be extended elsewhere if it proves a success. Already 17 handguns have been handed in, with the ex-criminals walking away with an Xbox 360 with which to conduct crime and mayhem in a less des…

Would there still be any interest in certain circles of enthusiasts for original parts catalogs on microfiche, or has the internet's easy access of information pretty much killed said interest? I remember a time not so long ago when people would search high and low for the little envelopes full of slides, but is that still true today? The reason I ask is I have some that I'm looking to get rid of, but am wondering what would be a reasonable price to ask for it all.

Can any of you do that for me?

Well I've had dreams enough for one and I've got love enough for three I have my hopes to comfort me I got my new horizons out to sea But I'm never gonna lose your precious gift It will always be that way And I know I'm gonna find my own peace of mind someday Where is this place that we have found nobody knows where we are bound I long to hear, I need to see 'Cause I've shed tears too many for me But I'm never gonna lose your precious gift It will always be that way And I know I'm gonna find my own peace of mind someday someway On the wind soaring free spread your wings I'm beginning to see Out of mind Far from view Beyond the reach of the n…

Birthday greetings going out to toesuf94 and 2005EquinoxLS today. I hope you don't mind I got you both the same card. This one.

While the current LeMons project has been put on hold for a little bit... Check this out. RWD for Camino, Brings back Geo for satty... http://www.motoiq.com/magazinearticles/tabid/59/articleType/ArticleView/articleID/1367/The-Best-Engineered-Lemons--2-the-MetroGnome.aspx

I'd love to pick up a 1980s C4 for like $3000.00 and spec. it out for SCCA like this. :)

Went to the Philly Auto Show tonight sans the wife (little one's sick, so she stayed home with him). She knows I've been waiting for this show to arrive, so tonight around 5PM me and my 11-year old (Anthony) headed over to Philly to check out the show. Good thing is she still wants to go, so we'll all be heading over again next weekend Anyway, I was able to sit in the only SKY they had there (a black one). I do have two pics to prove it, but to not get anyone in trouble, I can't post them until the show ends next weekend. It was a pre-production model with 26 miles on the clock. Now the funny thing about this was this happened to me last year. I was able to get mys…

Been meaning to ask this question for a while- wondering if anybody could provide me with some insight. With the real estate market in the crapper and some pretty cherry foreclosure deals to be had, my folks have finally started seriously thinking about buying a place in greater Phoenix. This would be basically a vacation home sort of aim (Condo + Garage most likely) of course there are other things to deal with in setting something like that up. My dad wanted me to see if I could find out what vehicle registration laws are like in Arizona which would be determinant on whether we bring a vehicle down or buy one there to put in the garage. Obvious preference would be…

I'm still keyed up on adrenalin as I type this. Around 2:30 this morning I heard a commotion outside my house. Next thing I know, I hear a couple of bangs and the sound of a sliding door opening. I stayed quiet, got out of bed and peered out my bedroom door. Some old dude was IN MY HOUSE! I don't know if he was drunk or what, but I watched him try to stash some boxes under my tree. I figure he must have stolen them from somewhere. It was dark, but I could tell he was overweight, unshaven and wearing red and white pajamas. As quiet as I could so as not to be detected, I grabbed a nearby machete, flung on the light switch, and started swinging that machete like a he…

2006 or 2007 Buick Rendezvous... yay or nay? I've been looking at some used vehicles online and the wife said she really misses her 2003 Buick Rendezvous and would like me to find a used one to consider (admittedly, it would be a good family hauler, and I'd get the Pontiac as my car). If your aware of any issues with these vehicles, have information to provide, or just your advise/opinion/thoughts, I'd appreciate you posting here before I go look at one!!

by Peter M. DeLorenzo The Autoextremist Stocking Stuffers - Were you naughty or nice? Detroit. Shopping for your favorite car guy or gal? Wondering who was naughty or nice in 2005 - the auto year from Hell? We'll be glad to sort it all out for you with our Autoextremist Stocking Stuffers! For Helmut Panke, a continued relentless focus for his organization (even though BMW is now the King of the World), fewer electronic gizmos by half, fewer design mistakes, the immediate end to the BMW minivan program and a Black M6 with a license plate that reads "CARCZAR." For Porsche's Wendelin Wiedeking, a stern reminder that he isn't running Chevrole…

This was broadcasted yesterday. http://www.kotv.com/e-clips/Default.aspx?id=6733

Ever consider moving to Europe? I didn't know this until, well just now actually, but you can buy this in the UK:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zqog1nPVh8 Discuss.

Yes, I am bored again so I will show some screen shots from GT4. Of course... it has this fun photography thing where you can take scenic pics and pics during a replay. Super fun. All of this talk of replacing the GA inspired me to play it for the first time in months. Ya know... drove some of my Hondas. :D *hides in corner*

anyone seen this commercial? my buddy just sent me the link, thought i would share as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QO6ER2K65sE (if need be feel free to move this to the pontiac section, i just thought i'd share)

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I realize Vee Dubs are not everyone's thing, but this is a really cool photograph!

Ran across this when looking at Aussie cars: Looks really familiar...

http://www.askaninja.com/node/5551 http://www.askaninja.com/node/5553 omni omni parts one and two http://www.askaninja.com/node/5541 ninja vs crazy people

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-Chevel...1QQcmdZViewItem

I think that graphic pretty much says it all.

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While an item on ebay is up for auction, what does it mean when the number of bids increases but the high bid remains the same? Does it mean that the high bidder is increasing his maximum bid? It's the only explanantion I can come up with.

We have a lot of distractions this time of year, but we are still seeing cars. Seen anything interesting on the road? Tonight I saw a last-gen LaCrosse in black coming up beside me on the freeway. Black is not my color for a car, but, on this LaCrosse, it really amped up the grille, the chrome moulding around the windows and on the handles, and mostly the rear taillamp assembly with the boomerang shaped lamps, which looks sharp to begin with.

Source: http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/arnold-schwarzenegger-gets-keys-250-000-mercedes-unimog-181556572.html - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Oh to be rich!! The Unimog is the one Mercedes I do desire, though I know there's no chance I'd ever own a brand new one

All right, I know venting isn't something I do regularly on here, but this time I have to. Today was "lets order everything from CarQuest at once" day. I've never filled so many big freaking orders in my life. First call of the day: Its one of our bigger shops with 12 service bays total, 8 indoor, 2 outdoor, and 2 alignment racks. Well guess what... THEY"RE ALL FULL, and he needs parts for every single one of 'em. Normally vehicles are split into different tickets with different PO's from this customer, but this time he didn't even have time to give me different PO's, he just said to put it all on one ticket and use SHOP as the PO, so away I went: Bay 1: 2002 Che…

You guys might want to check out the lastest tune from JoCaine.....c'mon just give it an open, honestly look and have an open mind. http://www.myspace.com/jocaineand75north

In honor of Turkey Day, I thought I'd make a special 'UDG' thread. The premise here is simple, you will only be allowed to pick cars that are built overseas, and must make the trip to YOUR nation via water. Rules- 1)Production models only. 2)These are your only vehicles. 3)Maximum of 5 choices. 4)Nothing older than 20 MODEL YEARS OLD......a wildcard for fun. 5)Your picks must have been built OVERSEAS and transported across a body of water to reach you market.

I'm copying this message I received, but please do help out with this. I have been volunteering time and money at Motherly Intercession for over 4 years now and would really, really be grateful to all of you if you consider giving the organization a vote! ----------- Hello everyone, I am requesting your help in order to receive a grant for the place where I tutor weekly, in Flint - Motherly Intercession. If you can vote daily, I would really appreciate it. See below: Motherly Intercession needs your help! For those of you not familiar with the Organization, our mission is to provide support for the young, innocent children of incarcerated parents who are left behind wh…

Volkswagen uses incorrect information for their owner's manuals. Recently, the brake lights on the Golf went out. The first thing I did was look to the owner's manual to check the fuse. What do you know? The fuse it had listed for the brake lights was intact. That's odd... must be the brake light switch. After switching that out for one out of the Jetta, I knew something had to be up. I had a sheet I printed out previously for relay information and it also happened to have fuse information on it. I got it off of VW Vortex back in the day. I decide to check it to see what it says... Owner's Manual: VWV Print-out: Needless to say... the latter was correct...

Thanks for the hockey gold. I guess we just have to remind you where Crosby came from. That gives us a final total of 14 golds, the most ever won by a single country in the winter Olympics, beating the tied records of the Soviets and Norwegians.

Only at this Maryland dealer* can you participate in challenge pissing ... which sounds fun and would be totally worth a zero down payment. Think I'll swing by and trade in and trade up. *Don't go looking for it. It isn't real.

Well I always write a list before going grocery shopping. I try to stick to it rigidly, but darn it, I always end up daydreaming and buying extra stuff. If I'm hungry when I go, it's usually worse. Does this happen to anyone else? Is it mostly a guy thing or do women do the same?

The Gay Channel and the Catholic Channel. I would have liked to have seen them right next to each other, but alas, that was not to be ...

A thread about cars you used to not like and now like. Or. About cars you used to like but now dont like. I felt I needed to come back and write about a car. This is more written for @Frisky Dingo as we go back a long time and I felt I needed to tell him that as of today, I like the McLaren F1. I didnt like this car then, but I stumbled on Jay Leno's garage and instantly, I have feelings for it. Enough for me to try and buy a 1:18 scale of it to add it to my collection. I didnt need Jay Leno to tell me all that as I KNEW what the McLaren was all about... What I did NOT know was that it won Lemans 24 h…

Okay, a quick questions for my gurus.... To keep an eye on my computer, I'm running a few things. I've got AVG 8.5 (newest one) and Advanced system care ( since I've only have 160GB on the LT) Problem is, within the last week, when my ASC gets to security settings, it says I have hijacked settings, but it can't tell me witch ones might be malware, or just my settings. I don't plan on deleting anything yet, as I would like to not crash my computer... Any suggestions?

Okay Cap, here's your thread so you can bring Mustang Armageddon upon us. We'll keep this short and simple. The rules- 1)Production cars only. 2)Maximum of 5 choices. 3)These are your only vehicles. 4)Any era and market is allowed. 5)Choices must have a naturally aspirated engine with LESS than 5.0 of displacement. Have fun.

* Suppose I could file this under “why didn’t I think of this before”, but instead of shipping parts sold, I am planning a road trip to deliver them … & job search, hoping a relocation will spark a more formidable change. Planned road trip (starting late this or early next week) stops: Chesterton & Fort Wayne IN Sioux City IA area Oklahoma City OK Fort Worth TX Cape Girardeau & O’Fallon MO Nashville & Knoxville TN Let me know if you’re interested in meeting along the way…. Parts to be delivered are those here: http://www.cheersandgears.com/topic/83658-for-sale-mc-parts-models/ Also, my pair of CCs are still for sale: http://www.…

Watch the Toyota-dealer sponsered bus... Chris

Panhard Dynavia for 1948...

I do not know if anybody has used this before, but Synergy, is a software using which you can hook-up up to eight computers to one keyboard and mouse (of the mother computer). No more having virtual desktop, or other LAN based shebang. So as long all your computers are seeing one network, Synergy works fine. I am using it and I love it. What is cool is that the software lets you copy and paste from one computer to other. If you do not have capability of setting up a network, there is a free online VPN known as Hamachi; it is secured compared to other VPN's and the best part is that you can access any of your computers from anywhere in the world so as long you hav…

So this was probably a day or so after I bought it and I took it over to my parents for photos. For some reason I didn't look very happy. hahahahaha! What's interesting about this next one was that many years later I ultimately ended up driving that GMC Jimmy that was parked in front of the Camaro in the photo. When I got the Jimmy from my Dad (for painting his house) it had about 75000 miles on it. I ended up putting about 70000 miles on it myself before it got ruined during Hurricane Ike. I wish I had more pictures of this car at my house, but I have no idea where they would be. This was my 1988 Cutlass (it was a hand me down from parents). This was taken…

Happy Thanksgiving to All!

This guy did. See how he went about bringing it there:

So I've been thinking about the future of the car. Assuming that electric cars are the future... or at least some sort of hybrid drivetrain, and that motors, engines, batterys/capacitors will continue to shrink, I was thinking that the current debate of FWD vs. RWD will change radically. FWD's biggest selling point is that the weight of the engine is over the drive wheels. And for the car makers, its a packaging benefit. Since electrics tend to put the batterys in the center of the car, and there are many prototypes of electric motors that are located in the wheels of the car, negating the need for a large motor in the front of the car, the weight is actually shifting …

Well I am sort of considering getting a 1999 or 2000 STS. My question is are there any Northstar performance parts out there? This engine seems perfect for modding and I am surprised there arent more parts out there. Anyone know where i might find some parts? Thanks

Salesman: Welcome to 21st Century Chevrolet, can I help you? Me: I'm looking for something interesting and a bit different. Salesman: OK, What other new cars have you bought in the past. Me: An El Camino SS, a Firehawk, and a GTO - I like cars that stand out in a crowd. Salesman: How about moving up to a Corvette? Me: That's not in the budget. Salesman: In that case Camaro is the car for you! Me: I don't know, I'm not much of a Camaro guy. Got anything else? Salesman: I could put you on the waiting list for the new SS. Me: SS? SS, what? Salesman: Just SS, that's the name. Me: I see. Got a brochure? Salesman: I can let you look at my copy, but we don't have an…

Homemade Batmobile

And it's all caught on

Hey everyone! I just wanted to share with you that I got my Citroen C4 brochure in the mail! Yes... Citroen. I forgot that I asked for it, hehe. It's all in French of course, so it'll take me awhile to figure it out. I think it's a cool little car, especially the 3-door. Also cool is that Citroen would even send me one.

I brought this up on a previous thread, and it sounds like Detroitnut90 had a somewhat similar problem: http://www.cheersandgears.com/forums/index...c=14823&hl= But I'll post again just in case the other topic gets buried. Anyway, like a week or so ago, I wanted to access C&G, but unlike most other times, I got a white screen, with some internet jargon... Now I figured it was just the site going messed, so I ignore it. Later that day I try to access again, and get the same message. No biggie. Tuesday rolls around and I'm reading and watching about the auto show, but not from C&G... I'm getting a wee little antsy that I'm still getting the same error me…

Have a good B-Day, sir.

Use this line sometime and get back to us what happens: http://www.thisispembrokeshire.net/display...m_treatment.php

i heard it, its arite i guess

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For some reason, I can't type any lowercase letters or rather what is lowercase comes out as smaller uppercase letters. This happens on every font. Any ideas what the issue is?

Such a sad sight... and thanks to the poor quality of the pic, I can't exactly tell what happened? I see what looks like a dirt ditch and some bushes...? IDK, but it's very, very, very sad.

The other night I was watching a basketball game on TV, and I saw the same commercial for the Sonata about 5 times. At first it's just driving around and whatnot, and then it enters a tunnel. The tunnel scene is VERY similar to the V-Series commercial where the cars start in a tunnel, and then it comes out of the tunnel very similarly to how the V-Series cars do. Has anyone else seen the commercial? If I was Cadillac marketing, I'd be PISSED at Hyundai right now.

Read the 5 topics that came up when searching for 'digital camera'. Being the Thriftyosaurus that I am, I am finally ready to replace my 10-yr old Canon 2.1 MP digital. It actually still works fine, except the battery is tired, and the recent replacement isn't much better. I can shoot about 12 pics B4 both are dead. For kicks, this lil unit cost right around $500 10 years ago (!!) but at least I got my money's worth (sold about $4k of stuff over the years). I primarily use a DC to shoot items I sell, so any image issues the relative quality level of the Canon has.... being an old hand @ PhotoShop- they are no problem. I do not need to photograph butterfly eyebrows or th…

I over this slightly shrunken version of the xkcd comic for your signature. You can keep it the same if you really want to, I just thought this might be better for scrolling.

http://www.detnews.com/2005/autosinsider/0...utos-302243.htm

Has anybody seen it? On the East Coast its on VH1. Basically there's something like 12 or 15 women that compete to be Flavs girl lol. Man what will they think of next.

* I WILL attend the 2012 Monte Carlo Nationals, thanks to the generosity of Rob (Minnesota), who offered to pick me up. He will be here (Illinois) LATE Wednesday (06/27/2012) night (11p-ish); we should arrive in JOHNSON CITY TN ~2p Thursday w/his 1972 MC in tow. If you're in the area, stop by: http://www.montecarloclub.com/Monte_Nationals_Page.htm It'll be great to "get away", meet new people, re-connect with friends, & maybe "network", too! If you'd like to meet up with us at the MC Nats ...OR... on our way home [sunday (07/01/2012), Monday (07/02/2012), Tuesday (07/03/2012)] ... CALL me. I've NO idea when I'll be back online.... My # 847- 337- 9897 SIDE …

I would have bought this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...WNA:MOTORS:1123

What does the Mexican Pimp say to his 'ladies' when they start complaining? Take it E-C, HO! I laugh a little every time I look at an Echo now. Take your normal pimping wares, add sombrero and substitute Echo for Cadillac.

Polish newspaper claims 'Pedobear' is 2010 Vancouver Olympic mascot A Polish newspaper mistakenly identified "Pedobear", a notorious internet meme, as one of the mascots of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. The Gazeta Olsztynska published an image showing the bear alongside genuine Olympic mascots Quatchi, Sumi, Miga and Mukmuk to illustrate a feature about the Games. It appears that the newspaper lifted the picture from Google Images, unaware that it had been created as a prank by Michael Barrick, a Canadian artist and graphic designer. Pedobear, who is on the far right of the picture, was originally devised by members of the anarchic 4chan message board as …

On the lot: What's hot, what's not! Solstice sells in 14 days while Crossfire sits for 302 Josee Valcourt / The Detroit News In Miami, the wait for a Mini Cooper can be weeks. At East Coast Toyota in Wood Ridge, N.J., tiny Scion cars are sold even before they are unloaded from the carrier. “There’s a six-week waiting list for the Scion tC,” said John Dee, sales manager at the Toyota store, one of the largest in the Northeast. And in many U.S. showrooms, the Pontiac Solstice, Chevrolet HHR, BMW 6 series and Ford Fusion run in short supply. But for every hot seller, there’s a lonely car in the back of the lot that has been waiting a long time to find an owner. How q…

Lately the Geo Prizm has been very slow to accelerate, and all mashing the gas does is cause the engine to make a lotta noise So here we were, last Monday, and my girlfriend and I were driving home from paying a bill. We're about a mile from home, and at a stop light. All of a sudden we both smell something burning, when the light turns green she tries to go but the car hardly moves. I tell her to pull into the nearest parking lot, and we do going like 5 mph. We pull in, I pop the hood, and there's some smoke coming from the tranny. I figure the clutch went. So in hundred+ heat we walk about halfway home until her aunt comes by and pics us up, and the car is towed to a …

Need to locate them to match a car..... anyone have any clue as to the whereabouts/Producer of the tire?

* This is your official invitation to a POST-SURGERY PARTY! ~5:30p-10:30p SATURDAY 02/11/2012 (3-month anniversary of my 4th OHS, 11/11/2011) @ Beef Villa 1225 W SPRING ST S Elgin IL http://www.beefvilla.com/ FB EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/265071626893417/ "EARLY BIRDS" & "LATE OWLS": We could plan afternoon stuff &/or go elsewhere at 10:30p.... "Too tired to go to sleep" __ Heart __ 'Will You Be There?' "Like a light in the dark" __ Dan Seals __ 'I Will Be There' PICTURES FROM THE 10/29/2011 PRE-SURGERY PARTY: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2636895683885.2152619.1300282613&type=1&l=7f835748ff CONTACT me via FB... ..…