The Lounge
Lounge Rules
While the Lounge is for members only, there are two key points we wish to have our members abide by:
1) Please use office talk. Talk that you would not use around the office, or infront of your boss for that matter, please do not use here on C&G
2) No political talk. There are plenty of forums on the 'net for that. Lets keep C&G free of political talk.
11,216 topics in this forum
-
- 21 replies
- 2k views
I spotted the fact that it's KC's birthday (see, ocn isn't firing on all cylinders), way up in the land up north. Hope it's a good one. Any plans? HAPPY BIRTHDAY! ENJOY!
Last reply by NOS2006, -
-
- 1 reply
- 729 views
Last reply by G. David Felt, -
- 12 replies
- 1.5k views
But since some have asked me before.... 14 years old, 8th grade
Last reply by jcgable, -
- 1 follower
- 56 replies
- 4.6k views
So what is everyone else doing this month to enjoy your car hobby? For me-Buckeye Miata Club and the local Harley Owners Group (HOG)(who would ever think Harley's and Miatas together) are getting together tomorrow for the groundbreaking at the Flying Horse Farms, a Hole in the Wall Gang Camp like Victory Junction we've both worked to raise funds for. Last weekend we joined up for a Harley-Miata ride up there for a picnic. Every day I've drivin to work with the top down, 45 minutes + one way. Got caught in rain twice...took a clouburst before I put the top up. Went to a couple of Junkyards that have old cars, I have pics if I can figure out how to post them. Foun…
Last reply by 2005 EquinoxLS, -
- 10 replies
- 1.1k views
Newest home owner! Damn, I had to write a big check! http://lakefiredesigns.com/house
Last reply by lakefire, -
- 21 replies
- 2.1k views
Beginning Friday, April 7 (continuing April 14, 21 and 28), I'm hosting a radio show 8p-11p central time, with 8-8:05, 9-9:05 and 10-10:05 being newscasts. I signed a contract (I'm paying for the airtime) with the local radio station (WRMN 1410 AM) to host "CD Showcase", something I've been wanting to do ever since I graduated college. If it "takes off", I may be able to get advertisers to offset some of the costs ... and continue doing the show throughout the year. We'll see . If you're not in the NE IL area, you can listen online: www.wrmn1410.com click on "warp radio" Here are a few of the promos/segues I recorded for the show.... ("The Song Remembers When" by …
Last reply by knightfan26917, -
- 1 follower
- 19 replies
- 1.9k views
who is your favorite member of C&G and why?
Last reply by Cory Wolfe, -
- 9 replies
- 1.9k views
What is this I don't even. Yep, a Yugo withe 200K on it...somehow.
Last reply by SAmadei, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 18 replies
- 1.8k views
As some of you may know I posted a thread recently about the Riviera needing a transmission. The the day I got the car back the water pump went and ripped my belt to pieces. The grand total was roughly $3800. Now Monday night while driving on the interstate going about 65MPH my car shuts off. I coast to the shoulder and wait 2 and a half hours for a tow truck. Have the car towed 14 miles with my friend's AAA, and still pay $90 for the tow, and now for the good news. I just got a call from the shop telling me I need a engine. The car makes a very loud knocking noise and keeps shutting off. So now he's gonna get some quotes on an engine. I'm sitting here in absolute…
Last reply by !!!TED!!!, -
-
- 7 replies
- 1.1k views
Well, check out this Isuzu commercial First time I've seen it so sorry if it's a repost. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5...6287242&q=isuzu
Last reply by Sixty8panther, -
- 68 replies
- 4.7k views
You really are... especially when I you find out what this thread is going to be about. It's something that's been argued about, questioned, and casually talked about it... many, many times. It has been close to the point where it would be solved, yet after 6 car-sick months... It is again time for me to talk about what to get. Yes, even after I argued that I didn't want advice on what to get when I didn't ask for it. Well, I'm not really asking about it... I just want to talk about it again, and look all the wonderful choices I still have. *looking into my Favorites* Miata Focus Prelude Cougar Del Sol 3000GT 3000GT Eclipse Eclipse 240SX Grand Am SC2 325i …
Last reply by Cory Wolfe, -
- 4 replies
- 943 views
Spent a couple hours at the Keeneland Concours d'Elegance this morning and I have to say that it was one of the best experiences I've ever had! I wish those of you in the area that post on here could have met up there with me, it was well worth the $15 entry...WELL worth it. I overheard that over 200 Corvettes were there, it was the featured make this year, plus Packards, Porsches, Ferraris, Austin Healeys, Maseratis, Lambos, Minis, Miatas, Audis, Bimmers, Benzs, Alfas, GMs, Fords, Chryslers, racecars, and more that I'm sure I'm forgetting. Including!!!!! 5 Corvette concept cars on loan from the GM Heritage Museum in Detroit!! More cars than you can shake a stick…
Last reply by bowtie_dude, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 1 follower
- 4 replies
- 956 views
Last reply by G. David Felt, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 8 followers
- 47 replies
- 3.3k views
The premise is simple: you have $35,000 to spend on a muscle car/pony car of your choice. Which engine, trans, and trim package would get your money? Fully loaded Camaro RS (2.0T or V6), Mustang (3.7L or 2.3EB), Challenger 3.6L? Maybe you like all performance and no frills with a base SS, GT, R/T?
Last reply by Anthony Fongaro, -
-
- 4 replies
- 1k views
remember playing oregon trail in school. when you got to the big rivers you could get a guide, ask advice, caulk your wagon and float or if you were brave enough, forge that bad boy. taking the forging to the extreme... cant we not get these here? onward.... Haoooooooo!
Last reply by Blake Noble, -
- 7 replies
- 1k views
This is very interesting check it out: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Fg9f93gpfbo
Last reply by Dsuupr, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 13 replies
- 1.3k views
This car looks exactly like our old Concorde before the transformation. Camino, I don't know how much you will like this but I love it. The C pillar and window setup looks like the Holdens. This car is nice, minus the ugly rims, oddly placed Buick portholes on a Chrysler, and what I think is a hood scoop. Anyways you have your opinion. But if I still had our old Concorde, I would be taking a Chopsaw to it as well. I love it. Here is the link for the pics. El Concorde
Last reply by american_revolution_2005, -
-
- 1 follower
- 14 replies
- 2.6k views
Linky On the outside, an unassuming 2002 Ford Focus station wagon, albiet with SVT rims: But pop the hood, and reel back in shock as you're greeted by a 4.6L quad-cam Cobra motor: But it doesn't end there. It's been converted to RWD with a 5-speed transmission, 8.8:1 rear end, and coilovers: And, just as a strange aside, I thought it was funny that the title-holder lives in "$h!tier," CA : It doesn't run, and still needs some electrical and other work done (not to mention oil) to get it there, but basically all the components are in place, and it's almost ready to run. I'd love to know just how much power it makes as well. The sleeper poten…
Last reply by Camino LS6, -
- 31 replies
- 2.9k views
when Porsche 911 ads talk about Co2 and MPGs. (I flipped through a few car-rags at the pharmacy today)
Last reply by Sixty8panther, -
- 1 follower
- 15 replies
- 1.2k views
I hate these #@*&in signs people place in ther rear windows. Like if a baby wasn't on board, well, go ahead and ram us.
Last reply by balthazar, -
- 22 replies
- 2.4k views
I'm a big fan of the 2000 -to- 2005 Impala. Pretty much the only flaw they have is that they have transverse mounted motors and are FWD. As far as sefety, quality & power economy and smoothness of the Impala it is all fantastic. Once they changed the burgundy tail light surround to black in '03 I pretty much thought the car looked almost PERFECT, even looks like it has a RWD stance. Is it just my obsession for RWD, am I just seeing things? THis car has always looked like it has a RWD stance to me. Am I crazy? Look at that healthy rear overhang...
Last reply by Camino LS6, -
- 26 replies
- 2.1k views
...Crystal Pepsi. That was teh shee-it. Image from Wikipedia.
Last reply by AAS, -
You Know What?
by Guest YellowJacket894- 19 replies
- 1.8k views
[Church Lady]Well, isn't that special?[/Church Lady]
Last reply by 76ChevyTrucker, -
- 4 replies
- 1.2k views
Last reply by G. David Felt, -
- 10 replies
- 1.1k views
A BMW 335i SEDAN with every option available in the book and that does not include accessories. And with most expensive accesories it is $61,531.
Last reply by Robert Hall, -
- 1 reply
- 787 views
The girl living in your house is a brunette, a blonde, a redhead, and has purple hair...all in the same week. Not sure why chicks like dieing hair so much but...it's bad when you almost don't recognise your own kids.
Last reply by daves87rs, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 90 replies
- 9.7k views
You know you're a 90's kid if... * You've ever ended a sentence with the word "PSYCHE!" * You can sing the rap to "The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air" * You remember when Kurt Cobain, Tu Pac, and Selena died. * You know that "WOAH" comes from Joey from "Blossom" and that "How Rude!" comes from Stephanie from "Full House" * You remember when it was actually worth getting up early on a Saturday to watch cartoons. * You got excited when it was Oregon Trail day in computer class at school. * You remember reading "Goosebumps" * You know the profound meaning of "Wax on, wax off" * You took plastic cartoon lunch boxes to school. * You remember "Wannabe" by the Spice…
Last reply by Turbojett, -
-
- 3 replies
- 939 views
...when this doesn't get you in trouble. Yup, that's the kitchen counter, and the parts will likely be there for a week - she knows it, and is ok with it.
Last reply by razoredge, -
- 28 replies
- 2.4k views
Yeah-Things are getting interesting around here... Suddenly the laughable version of Detroit in Robocop aren't so funny anymore.... Things I've seen today: 1. A push out at Best Buy-which involved rolling over the guy rolling over the employee's arm with the shopping cart who tried to stop it. ( Good news is he wasn't hurt bad-lots of bruises though) 2. A hit and run in a local parking lot....and just pushed that car right into another car and kept going (I can feel for the girls-It happened to the Cobalt a few weeks ago).... I got the plate though. 3. A Domestic dispute in which my Cobalt was KICKED several times...And I got to watch the end of it too... …
Last reply by daves87rs, -
- 23 replies
- 2.6k views
You watch like 10 different video reactions in a row to 2 girls 1 cup: poo-nography (SFW, BTW)
Last reply by The O.C., -
- 13 replies
- 1.3k views
A. Your wife's car dies. B. 3rd car's air goes out. ( on hot day) C. Plumming backs up bad, forcing your family to flee. D. New job changes it's mind on hiring you....they decided to cut positions instead. I choose all the above. Yep, it's going to be a rough weekend....
Last reply by FUTURE_OF_GM, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 31 replies
- 2.2k views
Now these all are a little cheesy/corny b/c i made them up.... You know your addicted to C&G when somebody yells a random word such as a cuss word, you yell the first word that comes to mind. You know your addicted to C&G when drawing a smiley face you draw it horizontaly like this (i did that on accident before) thats al i can come up wit for now, now you try to make some...
Last reply by Ravenfreak13, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 40 replies
- 3.9k views
Title says it all.
Last reply by ocnblu, -
-
- 4 replies
- 1.5k views
It's just out of my budget, but maybe you can afford it. If you can, please invite me once in a while? I showed it to you...c'mon! Please!?!??!? Take a look at this little property and tell me what you think...maybe we can go in together on it. http://automotivetraveler.com/jump/2487
Last reply by knightfan26917, -
- 18 replies
- 1.6k views
I rented a couple of movies last night from the everloving Blockbuster. One of them was The Incredibles. It was my first time seeing it, what a fun, action packed story! I love it. I also asked for the earlier version of Crash, with one of the Arquette sisters (no, not Alexis, ha) and I think James Spader and a fine Lincoln Continental convertible... unfortunately, they don't carry it... why was I not surprised. Has anyone seen any good movies lately, either first-run or home video?
Last reply by Sixty8panther, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 1 follower
- 21 replies
- 2.5k views
Ok, here it goes... If you could have one new car and one old bought for you at the same time. what would they be? Catch is, the total of both cars have to be under 50k.... I would go with a 2010 Camaro LT with the RS package, and 69-74 Pontiac Firebird.
Last reply by mustang84, -
-
- 14 replies
- 1.4k views
Interesting thing today..... I was talking to a guy while standing in line at a Mcdonalds (nice long line). I noticed that he had a Silverado jacket on, so we talked cars.... Toward the end, he tells me he detailed his truck-even waxed the underbody.... Waxed the underbody? I might be able to see that if it is a serious off road truck, but it wasn't. I know I wash the underbody....but does anyone actually wax the bottom of their car?
Last reply by NOS2006, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 23 replies
- 2.1k views
That I'm no longer a NASCAR fan. Bash away.
Last reply by FUTURE_OF_GM, -
-
- 7 replies
- 989 views
A fire fighter is working outside the station when he notices a little girl in a little red wagon with little ladders on the sides, a garden hose coiled in the middle, and wearing a fire fighter's helmet. The wagon is being pulled by her dog and her cat. "That sure is a nice fire truck," the fire fighter says with admiration. "Thanks," the girl says. The fire fighter takes a closer look and notices the girl has tied the wagon to her dog's collar and to the cat's testicles. "Little Partner," the fire fighter says, "I don't want to tell you how to run your rig, but if you were to tie that rope around the cat's collar, I think you could go faster." The little girl …
Last reply by 76ChevyTrucker, -
- 5 replies
- 970 views
The last name of Hitler... White Pages - Hitler
Last reply by razoredge, -
- 6 replies
- 982 views
Oh yeah.... they won't be able to stay away from you, driving that. They love '77 Sunbird Formula Sports! :D
Last reply by Cadillacfan, -
- 9 replies
- 1.5k views
Last reply by Summer Cruiser, -
You're Awesome!
by Guest 68Panther- 8 replies
- 1.2k views
Yeah!
Last reply by Sixty8panther, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 1 follower
- 32 replies
- 5k views
Alright, heres a real thread, asking a real question. A lot of times situations like this are hypothetical, this is actually happening to me. Some of you know the details of this, but I'm curious to get your opinions. I know I'm new, and probably most of you know nothing about me, but thats actually a good thing. It'll make you vote with your gut. These are my specs, this is what I'm working with, and I'm in this precise situation: Your winter/daily driver car gets totaled. You're given a little more than $3500 for it. For that reason, you pretty much need to stick to a $3000 budget due to tax and title expenses. There isn't a penny extra anywhere for the new car over …
Last reply by A Horse With No Name, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 64 replies
- 4.8k views
Now I am aware that not all GM enthusiasts of the X or Y generation are heavy metal fans, however it seems like a huge majority of them are. I've always found that interesting. Any thoughts or comments pertaining to this?
Last reply by AxelTheRed, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 1 follower
- 32 replies
- 13.6k views
They say that when it comes to Porn, every man has an Adam or Eve, an ideal in their mind they are looking for but never finding. Perhaps the same thing could b e said of cars....whhat is your automotive Adam or Eve...the very root of your passion? For me, it's anything roadster-ish. I say ish because cars like the S2000, solstice, Boxster, 56 T Bird, 72 vette Convertible, et al have side windows and are not truly roadsters.... But for me a pre WW II F1 car, a roadster running at Bonneville, a Solstice, a 57 vette ragtop, my Miata, a formula Ford, an IRL car, a 60's roadster at Indy, a sprint car at Eldora, winged Sprint cars at Columbus Motor Speedway, etc. Just doe…
Last reply by FUTURE_OF_GM, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 1 follower
- 15 replies
- 2.2k views
Back in the day, there were "Chevy men", "Dodge men", and "Ford men", with variations on a vast majority domestic theme. How did you become the type of car enthusiast you are today? What cars did you grow up with in your family, and how did they shape your preferences? I'll list some of my memories, both real and placed in my head by grainy photographs taken before my birth or when I was too young to remember... Maternal side, grandparents, '39 Mercury coupe, muddy farm car in photographs. Grandfather later turned to Chrysler cars with a smattering of Pontiacs, his last the '73 Cat he handed to me. His last car after his beloved '77 New Yorker was an '89 Caprice Cla…
Last reply by ocnblu, -
-
- 1 follower
- 16 replies
- 1.4k views
Car that delivers the least of what is promised for more money than its worth -Toyota Prius Car you would least want to see caught (dead) in a crash in -(tie) any Scion and Toyota Echo and Yaris, any Chery Biggest p*ssy truck -Toyota Tundra Biggest and best effort to still be a poseur loser to the best -Toyota IS and GS (tie) Most useless hybrids -Toyota Highlander and Lexus RX Car that looks most like 98 Escort and apparently tried to do so -2006 Hyundai Sonata Car with the most fcked up door lock system -(my) Ford Five Hundred Car with the nicest cupholder setup -(my) Ford Five Hundred Car that didn't realize the ricers craze is over -Honda Civic Car with t…
Last reply by LosAngeles, -
- 20 replies
- 2.3k views
my Aztek on WIKIPEDIA "in every APEAL component measure except exterior styling." LOL.........
Last reply by Robert Hall, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 7 followers
- 27 replies
- 3k views
So, moving on, we will now use cars that 2.0-2.9 liters of displacement. So all of you people dropping 2.0's in the last thread, here ya go. Rules- *Production cars only. *Any era and market are allowed. *These are your only vehicles. *Maximum of 5 choices. *Choices must have engine displacement ranging from 2.0 to 2.9 liters. Lots of awesome choices available here, so there should be some good lists.
Last reply by Frisky Dingo, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 8 followers
- 55 replies
- 5k views
Here's the next installment. This one opens up a lot of supercar choices, so we should see some good lists here. Rules- 1)Maximum of 5 choices 2)Production cars only 3)Any era and market is allowed 4)These are your only cars 5)Engines MUST have displacements ranging from 3.0 liters to 3.9 liters. Nothing that rounds up. Have fun.
Last reply by A Horse With No Name, -
-
- 7 followers
- 37 replies
- 3.7k views
Okay guys, a really diverse mix here to pick from. I wanna see some good lists. And pics! Rules- 1)Maximum of 5 choices. 2)These are your only vehicles. 3)Production cars only. 4)Any era and market is allowed. 5)Displacement must be between 4.0 and 4.9 liters.
Last reply by Frisky Dingo, -
- 2 followers
- 10 replies
- 1.1k views
We're going to expand on the previous few 'YDG' threads here, and this time use use larger displacement forced induction engines. This is a fun one, I think, because it rules out some of the usual candidates. Rules- 1)Production vehicles only. 2)These are your only vehicles. 3)maximum of 5 choices. 4)Any market and era is allowed. 5)Must have engine capacity greater than 4.0 liters, AND have some sort of forced induction. Have fun.
Last reply by ccap41, -
- 7 followers
- 25 replies
- 4.3k views
Okay, you guys should have the hang of this by now. And all of domestic guys, here's your playground. Rules- 1)Maximum of 5 choices. 2)Production cars only. 3)Any era and market are allowed. 4)These are your only vehicles. 5)Displacement must be between 5.0 liters and 5.9 liters, with any number of cylinders.
Last reply by A Horse With No Name, -
- 5 followers
- 19 replies
- 1.7k views
So here is the counterpart to our 4.0-Up FI Dream Garage thread. As the title explains, we will use naturally aspirated engines of AT LEAST 5.0 liters of displacement this round. And yes, I know I skipped the 4.something class. That was intentional. Rules- 1)These are your only cars. 2)Production only. 3)Maximum of 5 choices. 4)Any era and market is allowed. 5)Must have N/A engines with 5.0 displacement or greater. Have fun.
Last reply by Suaviloquent, -
- 6 followers
- 17 replies
- 2k views
Here you go, boys- getting into the heavy hitters. As always- 1)5 car limit. 2)These are your only vehicles. 3)Production only. 4)Any market and era is allowed. 5)Displacement between 6.0 and 6.9 liters. Knock yourselves out.
Last reply by ykX, -
- 6 followers
- 24 replies
- 4.5k views
Okay, I'm lumping everything above 7.0 liters of displacement all together. As always- 1)5 vehicles max 2)Production only 3)These are your only vehicles 4)Any market and era is allowed 5)7.0 liters or greater displacement.
Last reply by Suaviloquent, -
- 5 followers
- 8 replies
- 1.3k views
So in the same vein of the displacement threads, I thought this would be a fun take on it. We'll use a broader displacement range, but limit choices to vehicles that use forced induction. Rules- 1)Production only. 2)These are your only vehicles. 3)Maximum of 5 choices. 4)Any era and market is allowed. 5)Vehicles must have no more than 4.0 liters of displacement, and must be supercharged/turbocharged. Have fun guys.
Last reply by ccap41, -
- 2 followers
- 3 replies
- 851 views
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.
Last reply by ccap41, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 50 replies
- 4.4k views
Yep, I'm making another one of these damn threads. Peoples' tastes change, ya know?
Last reply by ZL-1, -
-
- 31 replies
- 2.5k views
My '09 Cobalt needs something more to make it mine. My modest dream list includes: tinted windows Eibach lowering springs Goodyear Assurance Triple Treds, 205/55R16 Koenig Traction rims What's your dream list of mods for your own vehicle? Post them here.
Last reply by BigPontiac, -
Your enemies 1 2
by Satty- 63 replies
- 5k views
We know who you hate on C&G (sort of) so who do you hate outside of C&G? I would stab the following people in the face*: Bryan Adams John Basedow John Stamos Chris Berman Dick Cheney Thats all I can think of right now. *I do not condone violence towards anyone, but these people really annoy me and I make an effort to avoid them.
Last reply by deftonesfan867, -
- 48 replies
- 3.5k views
Just a thought... Yes, we're about being friendly and fun, but there is the other side. Do you have any enemies on C&G?
Last reply by 2005 EquinoxLS, -
- 1 follower
- 5 replies
- 1k views
http://www.newsnet5.com/news/17589918/detail.html
Last reply by Croc, -
- 25 replies
- 2.4k views
While working on my Cavalier today, it got me thinking about what my next beater will be. It's always nice to have an extra car when you need it. (or you don't want to drive your nice car in the winter) Even though it could be a few years...I pulled myself a list of cars that I thought would be good for the job. 97+ Buick Century 95-00 Buick Lesabre 92-00 Buick regal I realize that they are all buicks, but they are all good cars, and most of the time are well taken care of... Any cars make a good beater/extra car? It could be for good gas milage, winter beater, or whatever reason...
Last reply by Petra, -
- 52 replies
- 5.3k views
Here's an idea... let's start a thread of our favorite Camaro photos/artwork of all time. Here's mine.
Last reply by Sixty8panther, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 31 replies
- 2.5k views
Name your favorite President or political figure. Doesn't have to be for political reasons. Me? My favorite President is Andrew Jackson. Reasons: Kicked the snot out of a British army, 50% larger than his own, after the truce was agreed on, forcing the British to abide by it. He was the target of the first assassination attempt against a U.S. President. An insane, out of work house painter blamed Jackson for his perpetual unemployment. He followed Jackson to the capital rotunda and fired two pistols at Jackson. Both pistols fortunately misfired. Jackson then beat the man with his cane until his aids restrained him. Jackson fought 13 duels, many nominally ov…
Last reply by Oracle of Delphi, -
-
- 1 follower
- 0 replies
- 651 views
I've always been a Forza fan but lately, I have been playing alot of Test Drive Unlimited 2. It's a great open world game in which you can buy houses, boats and of course, cars. Lots of cars. It has been out for a quite a while now so it shouldn't cost that much.
Last reply by Soku47, -
- 29 replies
- 2.7k views
It's the first of October and I was surprised to see a smidgeon of color in the tree leaves. I'm definitely a warm weather animal, liking warm places such as CA and FL. However, I would have to say that fall is the most picturesque. I mean, a lot of places look like Thomas Kincaid paintings and, in this cooler weather, you can putz around in a sweatshirt or sweater, do the coffehouse thing and walk on forested paths. Beautiful. I will be going to Montreal and Quebec in exactly 2 and 1/2 weeks to take a week of vacation. I hope there's enough color when I get there. Every year, the peak time is slightly different. So, I voted "fall" for the beauty, though summer…
Last reply by ZL-1, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 33 replies
- 2.8k views
He was heard saying "It's faaaaaaaaabulous!" ....then drove off in a cloud of glitter.
Last reply by daves87rs, -
-
- 1 follower
- 11 replies
- 1.4k views
Simple questions: When/Where was the first time you drove? What did you drive? For me: August 1988, Holsopple PA 1979 Blazer (2-tone red/white) While I was visiting my Aunt Thelma and Uncle Glen for a couple weeks, my Uncle Glen (who died 10 years later, the day the loan for my 1976 Monte Carlo was approved) took me with to do some errands. On the way back, instead of pulling into their driveway, he turned into the grassy field across the street, parked the Blazer and asked me if I wanted to drive. Naturally, I did. After that, my parents allowed me to move their '81 MC SC (now mine) out of the garage whenever we took that car. Cort | 36.m.IL | 5 Monte Carlos.1 …
Last reply by knightfan26917, -
- 5 followers
- 18 replies
- 2.3k views
Saw this article on The Drive and thought it will be a good topic for our forum. Post what were the Best Five Cars in your opinion (can be cars/suvs/trucks) for the past decade 2010-1019. Can be only five.
Last reply by ykX, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 37 replies
- 2.6k views
It was finally a nice day here today, so I decided to tackle a couple of small projects. I am soon getting a new door on the front of my house installed by others. I also have a side entrance door out of my garage and I wanted it to match the new front door, so I painted it from dark blue to white, added a new lockset and deadbolt, and put up a new motion-sensing light fixture above it. It looks nice and I'm proud of myself, but it took me freakin' forever. So, how handy are you guys with a hammer?
Last reply by balthazar, -
-
- 25 replies
- 2.3k views
So you open the newspaper in the morning and you see that there's been a horrible plane crash. At first this saddens you, then you see the list of names for who was involved. A sick satisfaction fills you as you read the list. So, who's on that list for you? Call me a sick bastard but I know you've thought about something like this. My planeful: Mike Harris (former Ontario leader who ruined our school system) Ann Coulter Mariah Carey Kim Il Jong Osama Let's keep this civil please.
Last reply by §carlet §wordfish, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 12 replies
- 1.3k views
I've kinda sorta kept up with the new car market and sadly, I'm seeing nary a thing that appeals to me. Everything seems to have gotten fat, heavy and grotesque-looking. Another symptom of my old-guyness, I suppose. Anyhoo, this has made me think about what an ideal vehicle would be for my weird tastes. Here's what I came up with: Something on the order of the original Caravan/Voyager in a (compact) external footprint AND internal dimensions--including height and seating position (the Mazda 5 was heralded as the successor to the original Mopar minivans, but it really wasn't--didn't have the height to stash taller items in the back for one thing, and the seating position…
Last reply by Blake Noble, -
-
- 2 followers
- 42 replies
- 5.6k views
http://www.racingjunk.com/Chevrolet/2599896/1967-Chevelle-Factory-283-MUST-SEE-SLICK.html?imageIndex=0&showSuperSize=true Post yours!
Last reply by A Horse With No Name, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 29 replies
- 2.4k views
BLACK. Ok, it's appropriate for some cars in that it makes them look sinister or elegant. This is a given. I don't like it because it doesn't highlight a car's good styling lines, is hard to keep clean and, to some extent, is less safe than a lighter colored car....you almost always see a white car at night, even though that's not quite my favorite color. Your least favorite car color?
Last reply by frogger, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 31 replies
- 2.9k views
My top 3 are GM 350 SB GM all the 3800's and VW air cooled 2 cylinder or whatever whats your list
Last reply by balthazar, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 102 replies
- 7.3k views
saw an older, white haired, black lady driving a new Thunderbird..... with spinners that could puree small rodents while she drove. a few miles away was a black Escalade <2nd gen> with spinners and.... a continental kit.... with a spinner on that too.
Last reply by deftonesfan867, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 58 replies
- 5.2k views
I just got back from Quebec. Went to "Second Cup" every morning and did my to do lists and written chores while drinking some good cups of tea. I like the Earl Grey flavor. The basic breakfast blend is good too. I absolutely detest herbal teas. Drinking a hot beverage to start off a cool morning in Montreal was great! At a more formal breakfast, I may get both the orange juice and the tea. I don't drink much coffee, though. What's your morning drink of choice?
Last reply by AM6_Cutlass, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 16 replies
- 1.3k views
I consider myself a decent typist, prob. about 50wpm or so if I'm just typing on the fly, as opposed to transcribing. Typos creep in, of course, but I find there are a few that I do very frequently, because of a particular series of keys that are close to one another, etc. 1- "teh" for "the"- ooh, that one bugs the crap outta me! Seems tho that it has become a "real" word on the internet; ugh. 2- "form" for "from"- funny thing is, I never do it the other way around 3- "fomr" for "from"- WTF? This one's like a total breakdown of my finger synchronization, yikes 4- "wierd" for &q…
Last reply by thegriffon, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 30 replies
- 3.4k views
Your MPG - Fueleconomy.gov On the topic of fuel economy, does anyone share their MPG? With the CRX back on the road, I've started to input my fill ups onto their website. It's interesting to compare the highest fuel efficient cars as rated by the EPA with those of actual users.
Last reply by regfootball, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 26 replies
- 3k views
Ok, so I'm in L.A. last week and, like I used to do when I was growing up there, I would go to LAX to see planes land and take-off. As some of you know, the runways are perpendicular to the ocean and the communities of Westchester and El Segundo are to the north and south of the airport property, respectively. The Westchester side has no viewpoints per se but, on the El Segundo side, there is a knoll with a viewing park and telescopes. So I take my rental car there. It never fails. I always get into a conversation with somebody up there about planes and an hour has gone by...easily. They, too, know all the models, how much thrust the engines have, which airline has …
Last reply by AM6_Cutlass, -
-
- 36 replies
- 3k views
Mine is Nelly Furtado's "Say it Right". Grooovy. Yours?
Last reply by sciguy_0504, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 3 followers
- 12 replies
- 13.8k views
Please welcome your new Motorsports moderator: JamesBond. JB already serves on the Admin team, but he will be paying closer attention to the Cadillac and Motorsports forums now as their Moderator.
Last reply by A Horse With No Name, -
-
- 9 followers
- 24 replies
- 2.7k views
If anyone is like me, your mind is always thinking about what's next. So here it is: when thinking about what you want in your NEXT vehicle, what are you looking to change v. what you drive now? BIGGER? Smaller? Configuration/bodystyle change? Color? Powertrain? Cost? Brand? SPECIES? Post your current plans here. Let's flesh out the features you want next, and why.
Last reply by Zane Wylder, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 5 followers
- 28 replies
- 5.9k views
I was thinking about this the other day about cars that I miss.. options that should be still in cars, or even styling cues U miss, but manufacturers did away with them. RULES: Format will be One or Two things. As in 1) "A Car" (not an entire brand tho) 2) "A Option" 3) MUST BE REALISTIC.. and be capable of actually making money for the company. No FANTASY U can do either or both.. but no more than 6 Sentences about the car or option and what made it great. This is a "piggy back..." So we can't say the same option, but we can say the same car ####################################################### I'll Start: 1) The Humm…
Last reply by Cmicasa the Great, -
-
- 53 replies
- 4.6k views
Saw that as an avatar and had to post it. I'm not even going to comment here. I'll just let the pic speak.
Last reply by Oracle of Delphi, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 26 replies
- 2.5k views
I've got an issue going on at work. Our receptionist who has NO life has, for the 3rd time, opened my mail. Sometimes, I have stuff sent to the office (care of) because I don't want to run to the UPS or FedEx station when I can't be reached at home during the day. The first time it was a private letter from an attorney. (She once opened this lady's divorce papers from an attorney that were sent to the office). The second time was a locker bag I had ordered on line. (It was obvious it was luggage I ordered). The third time was last week when school books arrived from Barnes and Noble for which I don't want people to know I am taking classes at night. She has 2 di…
Last reply by Sixty8panther, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 17 replies
- 1.6k views
I had to be somewhat cheap when I was in grad school. I think that spilled over into my post school life. I would say conservative. Look for coupons and good sales. Not into toys (electronic type stuff) very much. The reason I am hanging on to my car isn't so much the money, but an upcoming transition that I don't want a new car in the midst of. Where I do spend money is on travel. But that's once a year and then the filler short-haul trips in between.
Last reply by MyerShift, -
-
- 4 replies
- 931 views
So yup I was behind a mighty tall, spotless black, '02-ish Silverado crew cab with a finned aluminum differential cover and crooked dual exhaust pipes out the back. As we approached an intersection, the road divided into two lanes at the stop light. I went into the left lane, pulled up next to the truck and yelled out to the driver "hey, your left one is hanging a little low." He said "Wut?", kinda nodded toward the back of the truck and said "Oh, thanks." At which point I drove off. Last week I ran up and told the girl in front of me while we were at a red light that she had no brake lights on her Elantra... but it wasn't as fun for some reason.
Last reply by A Horse With No Name, -
- 32 replies
- 2.8k views
I was in the desert on Saturday. It was 110+. Sure it was dry heat, but it was also 110. In May, I took 1 week of vacation and went to Florida. You rarely see triple digits in Florida but the 85 to 90 is always accompanied by high humidity (and thunderstorms). Obviously, I prefer 85 with 40% humidity, but if you had to pick....I seem to respond negatively to the high Farenheits. Your comfort zone?
Last reply by deftonesfan867, -
- 9 replies
- 1.1k views
Most of us no doubt have a collection of tools they use for their projects, be they automotive or otherwise. The question is: do you let them get dirty or do you try to keep them clean, and when they do get dirty to you clean them or not? I just bought a new tool, a Black and Decker Tri-Ratchet...which is awesome. I plan to keep it clean like all of my tools. I hate dirty tools, because then you get your hands dirty when you go to use a dirty tool, thereby getting other tools and anything else you touch dirty. I don't mind getting dirty, but I like my tools to look clean and new...maybe I'm just weird like that? My friend is the same way though. Neither of our fathers…
Last reply by PurdueGuy, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 61 replies
- 5.1k views
self explanatory. the 10 most dorkiest vehicles you can buy today Honda Fit Honda Ridgeline Honda Civic Kia Rondo Toyota Corolla Toyota Yaris Toyota Prius Toyota Highlander (07) Toyota Tundra Subaru Forester honorable mention Subaru Outback Wagon Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Santa Fe Hyundai Veracruz (don't believe the hype, its a turd) Hyundai Azera Kia Optima Honda CRV Dodge shortwheelbase caravan without tinted windows Buick Terrazza Nissan Quest (i hate to do it, but it still is dorky) Toyota Tacoma any wonder these are almost exclusively, ahem, .......
Last reply by Z-06, -
-
- 37 replies
- 2.8k views
To see what your top 25 are, go into iTunes and rank your music by playcount. Here we go: 1. "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow" -- Paula Abdul 2. "Love Like Winter" -- AFI 3. "Honey and the Moon" -- Joseph Arthur 4. "Into the Groove" -- Madonna 5. "Tattoo of the Sun" -- Third Eye Blind 6. "Eastern Glow" -- The Album Leaf 7. "Take Me Home Tonight" -- Eddie Money 8. "Orange Sky" -- Alexi Murdoch 9. "Empty Bottle Translations" -- Best Interest 10. "Portrait Perfect" -- Best Interest 11. "Wasted" -- Cartel 12. "Running Up That Hill" -- Kate Bush 13. "Running Up That Hill" -- Placebo 14. "I Turn My Camera On" -- Rock Kills Kid 15. "I Can Tell" -- …
Last reply by Cory Wolfe, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 18 replies
- 1.7k views
Here's one of mine, the Citroen SM. 3.0l V6 from the Merek, Citroen innovation, and a bit of American panache. Features include swiviling, self-leveling headlamps with glass shielding, self-centering power steering, rainsensing wipers, and the famous hydropneumatic suspension system which delivered a composed but oh-so smooth ride over any terrain. As some regular Top Gear viewers know, Citroens were notably used as camera cars due to ability to glide over rough surfaces. Some Citroens can even reportedly be driven on three wheels thanks to this suspension setup. Just under 13,000 were built, about 2,400 of which were exported to America. When I was about four o…
Last reply by XP715, -
-
- 2 replies
- 919 views
It's rolling around to my original hire date (July 3rd), and I still have 2 weeks vacation time coming that I have to use before then, or I lose it, per written company policy. So I took next week and the last week of the month, which means I'll be off one week, work two, then off another in June. I earned this time, and I think I need it, although there are no big plans. Yesterday, my boss pulls me aside and says if I "want" to, he can make arrangements with the BIG boss that I can take one week off, then for the second week, I can take the vacation pay but come to work, or I can push the second week off past my hire date, which means I will have 4 weeks vacation comi…
Last reply by Robert Hall, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 1 follower
- 37 replies
- 3.7k views
Hey, what do you guys put on your hot dog? I don't eat too many, but when I do, I've been mixing up pineapple preserves with pickled jalapeno as a relish... YUM. Post your hot dog toppings here, if you dare.
Last reply by Croc, -
-
- 17 replies
- 1.9k views
Beauty machine’ makes everyone pretty Researchers say device transforms any woman's photo into model-likeness By Robert Roy Britt updated 2:31 p.m. ET, Fri., Nov. 7, 2008 Researchers have created a "beauty machine" they say can turn a woman's photo into the likeness of a cover model with the push of a button. The goal is not just to toy with pictures. Sure, the new computer software could help editors distort magazine cover photos even more than they already do. But it could also guide plastic surgeons in efforts to achieve some perceived level of perfection in a patient. Or the software might even be incorporated into future digital cameras to make us all app…
Last reply by trinacriabob, -
- 30 replies
- 2.5k views
Yep, it's that time. I've been busy the last few days, getting the cars ready for the winter. Yesterday, I changed the ATF in the wife's car. Drives like new! Also did the oil change, and rotated her tires. Besides a good cleaning inside and out, her car is ready for winter. This week, it's the Cobalt's turn. I'm debating about changing the ATF too. Busy, busy.......sounds like it is going to be another rough winter. So, what are you guys doing?
Last reply by daves87rs,
