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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.

  1. Started by regfootball,

    c'mon, what's the greatest movie of all time!??

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  2. Started by Intrepidation,

    So I've got someone's computer they asked me to look at (completely computer illiterate) and it's got this lovely error on startup "operating system not found" That's all it does...there's no options to enter setup or anything. I'm guessing HD or motherbaord. It's a strange computer. It's Dell case but the boot screen is HP, and it has two HDs. I'm not sure what the person who built it for him did, lol. I was just curious what you guys think is more likely. If it's not enough info, I don't have much else beyond it shows the HP logo and the goes to the error. I'm gonna pull out the two HDs and see if I can access them on my computer. Just wanted to know if you guys …

  3. Started by ocnblu,

    One of the highlights of the car hobby for me is the Ocean City, MD Spring cruise-in. It is a spectacular event, a Spring break-out of every kind of hot rod, muscle car, and everything in between automotive. I just reserved a room at the Rehoboth Beach Guest House (closest I could get to OC, everything's full there by now), so I'm set. I'm wondering if anyone from C&G is planning on going, maybe we can meet up. Here's a link: http://www.specialeventpro.com/cruisin.php

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  4. Started by Oracle of Delphi,

    I just landed in Germany from Sweden. I will be leaving within the hour, heading back to the USA, my dad is in bad shape an has been put in the ICU of the hospital. There is no other reason I am returning, so don't read anything into my return to the USA.

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  5. Started by avant1963,

    Check out this pic of Bumblebee: http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=23...ext=photostream It clearly shows the transformer in all its glory. He has a Chevy Bowtie belt buckle... Making transforming toys out of these are going to be a challenge...

  6. Started by ocnblu,

    A couple of months ago I bought a new set of trimmers, a real upgrade over my last set. Well the book said I could give myself a haircut with them, so I got a brilliant idea. Except... I had the guard set too short. Too late! Now I feel like Britney Spears on a bad mental-health day.

  7. Started by regfootball,

    a few bad GM performances too. key autos fail whiplash test

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  8. SHOW SOME LOVE FOR SAVED BY THE BELL!!!!!!!! OMG...BEST SHOW EVER!!! (FOR DRINKING GAMES) that kelly kapowski was hot, no? zack, slater? screech!? Leah Remini episodes? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saved_by_the_Bell

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  9. As I browsed the various automotive news websites for my daily virtual reading, something hit me. It was a bit of deja-vu from looking over an image. I'm not certain, but it may have been an image of the Subaru WRX STi from the numerous first tests everyone published. Why it hit me now, I haven't the slightest clue. I started digging to find the source. Soon enough, I found what brought on this repetitive phenomenom. What started out as a couple vehicles here and there soon morphed into many. In fact, by the end, I was able to find hints of this design feature in nearly every manufacturer's lineup. All the big automotive names... like GM, Ford, Volkswagen, BMW, Toyota, Ho…

  10. Started by ocnblu,

    Is it really your birthday? Happy Birthday to Croc.

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  11. Started by knightfan26917,

    For nearly 30 years, "play ball" on an early-May Friday night in Elgin has signaled the start of another softball season for my Dad's city softball team. Friday night, May 11, was no different. Unfortunately, Dad's team lost 20-5. Elgin Ind/Jake's Pizza started off well enough ... scoring 3 runs after 2 were out in the bottom of the 1st. But, a 6-run 4th and an 11-run 5th for the visitors wiped that away. Meanwhile, for the last few years, "play ball" on an early-May Tuesday night in Elgin has meant the start of the softball season for my brother-in-law's co-ed team. Tuesday night, May 8, they started the season with a 16-1 win. Tempco scored 2 in the 1st, 3 in the…

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  12. Started by Justin Bimmer,

    News about failing at life.

  13. Started by 04monteintimidator,

    will any of you guys be watching OSU vs Michigan tomorrow? #1 vs #2... first time in the rivalry's history that the two have faced each other under these conditions its literally going to be one of the greatest football games ever played you guys might even see me on ESPN Gameday if you watch the pre-game coverage starting at 2:30... ill be wearing a white number 25 jersey and holding a sign that says "Chad Henne for 2nd String" watch Troy Smith, Ted Ginn, Anthony Gonzalez, Antonio Pittman and James Laurinitis take on Chad Henne, Mario Manningham and Mike Hart for the right to go to Glendale for the BCS title game if you dont understand how big this game is then c…

  14. Started by thegriffon,

    Toyota Motor Corporation announced today the Japanese launch of the Auris*¹, a strategic compact passenger vehicle for both Japan and Europe. In Japan, the Auris is available through “Netz” dealers nationwide, replacing the Allex and Corolla RunX. The new Toyota Auris will be revealed in Europe at the Bologna Motor Show on December 5 and will go on sale in the UK from February 2007 and across Europe in spring 2007. Auris will join Yaris and Avensis as a new core model designed and built in Europe … more Originally considered only for Canada, it may now be offered in the US as well, although Toyota Motor Sales has not yet confirmed either market. Note the Japanese-mar…

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  15. Started by Camino LS6,

    Congress forces draconic new fuel economy standards on the OEMS and all v8 and v6 powered performance cars are forced from the market. A special permit is required to buy a v8 in a truck and all cars and trucks are forced to become hybrids. Now what do you do? Myself, I'll be buying all the old v8s I can get my hands on. I will never buy a new car again. And I'll buy a gun. Not joking. at all.

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  16. Started by Cory Wolfe,

    I came across this immaculate Miata while on Ebay. I've never seen a car its age and mileage in that condition. It literally looks like new. Clicky

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  17. Started by regfootball,

    as if an occasional dose of 'Hooked on a Feeling' or 'Rhinestone Cowboy' won't give you your HOFFER fix, check this out David Hasselhoff gets kicked out of Wimbledon damn this dude is on a ride to oblivion........

  18. Started by the_yellow_dart,

    I was walking down the street with a friend of mine in Toronto and this woman approached us and gave us some free passes for an advanced screening of "World Trade Center". I wasn't too keen on seeing this movie, as I was kind of worried that it would be more flag-waving sappy drivel like "Pearl Harbor" (the movie). Since my friend wanted to go, and we didn't have anything better to do, I let her convince me. I missed the very beginning (probably about 5 minutes), so I didn't get to see how they treated the actual event. However, this movie was not what I expected. This was much more a personal story about three people and how them and their families were affected that …

  19. Take off from the thread about Tesla fighting Michigan Dealership laws Tell your tale of dealership bad behavior or poor service. One experience that stands out in my mind - When cross-shopping the 2004 CTS, I visited a Chrysler dealership to look at a 300M (this was before the RWD 300C came out). I had a salesman that didn't know his product at all. He was trying to tell me that the 300M was engineered by Mercedes, and that it at a 3.5 liter supercharged engine. After our test drive, I popped the hood, got out, and made him point to the super charger on the engine. He pointed to the H.O. sticker on the cover and said that meant it was supercharged. After …

  20. I now hold it hostage! I demand those prizes I was supposed to get when I won those choppin' and sketch competitions. *cue evil laughter, followed by a cough* (I'm still sick)

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  21. Started by Intrepidation,

    Have a good ones guys! Got any plans? Taking the gf and my best friend up to Hampton to launch of fireworks and then watch the beach's own show. Should be a blast!

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  22. As of today's snowsqualls we have snow. It isnt too much but it all came down in 20 mins. We have about 2 cms or more. Toronto isnt supposed to get snow but Orangeville is an hour and a bit north of the city. Here are some pics of my street and backyard. BTW the patterns in the backyard pics is the screen door. Snow would've come in if it was opened. It was squalling at the time but it doesnt really show up on camera.

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  23. Started by Flybrian,

    I think I posted this a long time ago, but guess what...? It has family...

  24. I thought this would create a good conversation. What cool/interesting/or special cars do your neighbours own. The one's that make you watch in awe as they drive by your house. For me, my new neighbour just moved in across the street. He drives a 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in gold and the people beside him drive a 1970 GTO. It just sits in their garage under a pile of toys, etc.

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  25. Started by Oracle of Delphi,

    I sent an email to WAWA asking them to explain why their different WAWA gas stations charge different gasoline prices even though they are only a few miles apart. Yesterday in the US Mail, I recieved a prepaid WAWA card, good towards the purchase of 30 dollars of WAWA products or gasoline.

  26. Started by HarleyEarl,

    I luv the underdog, the forgotten car makes, the orphans. Kaiser is one of them. The father of the Jeep and Hummer. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaiser_Motors http://www.helium.com/items/247867-automot...zer-corporation

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  27. On top of sandbagging and evacuating my office today, I just heard that a tornado struck a boy scout camp in Western Iowa and flattened it, killing four scouts. Apparently it came up quick and they had no time to get into proper shelter. Definitely some terrible weather we're having lately...they have closed down downtown, so I get Thursday and Friday off from work. The river is going to crest Friday morning at 24' above flood stage, which is a level they have never seen here before. The cops came into work today and told everyone we had to evacuate the building. Before that, we carried 2000 drawings dating back to 1979 up to the second floor. Now all bridges acros…

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  28. Started by daves87rs,

    With all the talk about the big cars, rwd, and other stuff-I thought it was time for a bit of a change. As much as I would like a G8 or Camaro and I do love RWD (old school and now)-it is unlikely that I will going to be able to afford one for a while... What is more likely is that I'll be driving a compact...a car that offers good gas milage, and a car that I can afford. And I would love to have one of the cars on my wish list.... I could see an Astra or Vibe in the future...... And am I the only one thinking small? Ocn is shopping between an Astra or a HHR ( SS, LT) Loves his truck-but would like to save some money too..... So I ask-would you consider a sm…

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  29. Started by capriceman,

    just wondering!

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  30. Started by Chris_Doane,

    A few days ago, I saw this Aston Martin V8 Vantage for $94k online. Just for fun I emailed the dealer to see what, if any, financing they offered. They said "oh sure we send people to this company all the time: http://www.woodsidecredit.com/ 12 year loans for exotics! Borrow $100k for about $1100/month! Perfect! I'm ordering my R8 right now...

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  31. Started by bowtie_dude,

    Ok, the reverse lights on my Crapalier don't work. And since they are BOTH out, chances are its not a light bulb issue, so that leads to electrical. I don't think the fuse is blown as the fuse I pulled that was marked for reverse lamps was also powering something else that DID work. It was suggested by Valvoline mechanic that it may be something in the shifter lever, as I drive a manual. Anyone have any idea? I'm not TOO worried about it, as I live in the city and the streets and parking lots are lit fairly well, but I'd like to get this fixed because I don't like to have anything on my car NOT working.

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  32. Started by Sixty8panther,

    Don't shoot the messanger: (taken SLIGHTLY out of context) read the full story here: http://health.msn.com/health-topics/alzhei...5&GT1=31003 And on a related note I love the "meat-atarian" Wendy's commercials. Too bad Dave Thomas is dead cause I'd like to shake his hand. Wendy's is the Cadillac of junk food. I can't get enough of those deeeeeeee-licious bacon cheezburgirz! I need to get (or make) that bumper sticker that says: FOR EVERY ANIMAL YOU DO NOT EAT, I EAT THREE!

  33. Started by Flybrian,

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  34. Started by Satty,

    I saw a Yukon Hybrid out on a dealer lot today (sorry, no pics) but the damned thing had 8 hybrid badges. One on each front fender, on on each c-pillar, the big-ass graphic on the bottom of the doors (god I hate that, worse than the "IROC" on 3rd gen Camaros) then one on the tailgate and another on the back window. Jesus, Toyota may run a lot of "we're green" tv ads, but the f@#king Prius on has one hybrid badge.

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  35. Started by trinacriabob,

    Paul: I couldn't believe this. I was walking into Trader Joe's to buy yogurt and saw this. In California, no less. So I scrambled back to my car to get my disposable camera I keep around. Do you folks have Trader Joe's out East? Ok, hope you will have a great birthday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

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  36. Started by HarleyEarl,

    Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have been sighted all over in the area where I live, Alberta, Canada. He's in the area filming a new western movie. They were sighted in a small city, Spruce Grove, north of here. I woke up to the front page in the paper, there they are coming out of a Safeway with bags of groceries, they pack up a pair of motorcycles and off they go, just the two of them....you have to imagine in an area where celebrities of this stature are not seen, the deli girl at the Safeway almost peed herself when they came up to the counter.

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  37. In the "Who Will Be Where This Year?" thread where I mentioned where I'll be in 2008 and early 2009, I also asked 2 questions: "Where is your favorite area?" and "Where do you want to go in your lifetime?". I thought these might be better suited for a different topic; thus, this thread. But, a twist, on both questions: 1 ... Where is your favorite area in your HOME country (for most of us, the US)? 2 ... Where do you want to go in your HOME country (for most of us, the US) in your lifetime? For me ... the answers are easy: 1 ... Nashville/Jackson TN 2 ... Everywhere I haven't been already on one of my road trips, to see the sights and, of course, meet more p…

  38. Started by trinacriabob,

    I'm doing a relocation investigation trip right now to ATL and Florida. I made it a point to spend 3 days in the Panhandle on the Gulf. It's pointless to think about living there in terms of career and sophistication, because it offers not much else than a stunning seashore. Now, if I didn't have to work.... In the U.S., I'd live somewhere on the water on the Gulf of Mexico near Pensacola FL In Europe, I'd live in a small coastal village in Northern Portugal What about other C&G-ers, if work and school and other obligations weren't a concern?

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  39. Guest YellowJacket894
    Started by Guest YellowJacket894,

    As of August 28th, 2006, I have a vehicle. No more borrowing this car or that car. I mentioned this in another thread. Here's what I said. Well, I bothered to ask today about it and the truck is mine for certain. He's never asking for it back. I can't say I blame him. Before I start getting into why I just said that, let me go around describing the truck first. The Indigo Blue Metalliac 1998 Chevrolet S10 LS regular cab with the 2.2 liter four and 5-speed manual I've been handed has the mid-level gray cloth upholstery and a CD player. The truck is equipped similar to 1999's Survival Pak S10s, although this truck doesn't have it. Now, I won't start making a long par…

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  40. Started by ocnblu,

    Friday evening after work, I stopped in at a new local diner to have supper. It had been a long time since lunch, and I was feeling pretty hungry. As I was waiting for my food, I caught myself staring at my server as she took care of her other tables. I realized my eyes were locked on her every move as the minutes ticked by, my table and my stomach empty. When she assured me "yours will be out soon!" with a little knowing smile, I became amused at myself and realized I probably had a half-crazed, desperate, "FEED ME!" look in my eyes, a look this waitress had probably felt dozens of times before.

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  41. How many of you predict mass carnage on the highways this winter now that a lot of people left their SUV's and pick-ups with the crusher in exchange for lighter, front-wheel drive compacts that don't fare as well on snowy and ice covered highways? Also, how many of you predict that a lot of the buyers of the very same compacts will be buying a new truck this winter?

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  42. Started by intrigued,

    Hey guys, So I've decided that the northeast, and especially the NYC area, is just getting too pricey for my tastes. I've been feeling that way for a while but couldn't really think of where I might consider relocating to since everyone I know lives in this area and I’m not keen on the idea of moving somewhere on my own just for a change of pace. My family situation has finally given me another direction to consider. My parents and my brother and his family (wife and 3 kids) are relocating to Charlottesville VA. They have lived together for the last seven years to their mutual advantage since my dad has MS and he and my mom need help around the house while my brothe…

  43. Started by sciguy_0504,

    Thought I'd wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a very happy holiday. Enjoy the giving, receiving and love!

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  44. Started by balthazar,

    Not that anyone particularly cares or is likely to notice, but I expect to be 'away' from the board for the better part of a week. Going in for a bit of surgery Thursday and I expect to be laying around popping Percocets and dozing at will for some days. I started my extended hyperventilating first thing this morning; I like to jack up early. >:/

  45. Started by Oracle of Delphi,

    OK, as some of you know, I am going to be in my niece's wedding in Scotland in July 08. All the men in it have to wear kilts, much to my dismay. Because it is so far away, I have to do my 1st kilt fitting tomorrow night, so the measurements can be sent back to Scotland so my kilt will be ready and waiting for me when I arrive. So tomorrow night I will be in Media, PA, being fitted for my dress/kilt. I guess you can tell I'm not into the spirit of the thing yet, nothing a few beers won't cure. :AH-HA_wink:

  46. Started by HarleyEarl,

    The incredible Sixteen....revisited, because I like it so.

  47. Started by the_yellow_dart,

    Is there any way to safely wash your car in the winter? I washed my car (05 Cobalt) the other day and then parked at a bar. (no I don't drink and drive) I came out a few hours later and had a lot of trouble getting the car moving out of the spot. Couldn't figure out what was going on. Turns out the parking brake was frozen on. The lever went down, but one of the wheels was stopped and sliding around on the ice in the parking lot. Had to have it towed to a GM garage, where they fixed it as a "warranty issue". So the question that comes from all this is: Is there any safe way to wash your car in the winter and not freeze things like the doors and parking…

  48. Started by avro206,

    This is my rant for the month (or week, or day?) Why do people take a name- say Cobalt and say 'Balt? No one else who did not own one would have a clue what your talking about. Are you just lazy or what? Or like hacking up car names for no real reason? Stranger: hey nice car---what is it? You: it's a 'Bu Stranger: what? Never heard of it You: I mean Malibu Stranger: why didn't you say that? You: I don't know? Same for Malibu---'Bu?? Equinox---'Nox? and Camaro---'Maro??? Drives me nuts--anyone else agree? I don't see Camry owners saying--'mry or Cam? Civic---'vic? out side of Mustang--I can't think of any stupid short names from any other cars…

  49. Started by zhawk,

    This weekend, while we were working on the lawn, I had Tammy move the Vette away from the garage so I could take care of the grass around that area. Ok, Tammy doesn't drive a stick shift very often, and had never driven our 2000 Corvette, so I told her to take it out and get some practice while I finished up around the garage. That was a mistake. She came back with one of the biggest smiles on her face that I have ever seen. Then she promptly asked if she could take to work on Tuesday (today). Tammy considers some of the cars hers and some mine. I think of them all as ours. So, she will ask to drive one of 'my' cars before driving it. Well, she's at work and so i…

  50. Started by Chris_Doane,

    Wheel bearings are overrated. Grinding terribleness. from Chris Doane on Vimeo. Edit: Nevermind, it was just a rock in the brakes. *rolls eyes*

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  51. Started by FUTURE_OF_GM,

    TANGENTS TO SET UP THE STORY --- YOU GUYS KNOW HOW I LIKE TO TELL STORIES TANGENT 1 1) The Focus has had a really rough summer, as have I (worst headf**k I've been through since 2001) Firstly, I was motoring around the house and busted a shifter linkage. Ironically it was in the same place that I was stranded in the middle of the road back in 2005 when the 45 mph 18 wheeler took me out and totalled the first Focus I had. So, I decided that I WOULD NOT be stuck in the road there again and damn near melted the clutch to get the car up a hill. (It was stuck in 3rd). As a result the Focus was down for about a month since I live in Charlotte most of the time and didn't ha…

  52. Started by ZL-1,

    It seems the boys decided that after "Saint Anger", Metallica's new album (due this year) should be called "Reverend Furious"

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  53. Started by Satty,

    Law school is looming on the horizon, which is going to require a move. I dont want to sell my house because of the incredible amount of equity I have in it (simple numbers appraisal value when I bought it-what I bought it for=FWD Acadia SLE; market value based on what a couple of houses down the block sold for-what I bought it for=2008 CTS) and the fact that they're doing a lot of improvements on my side of town, so I'm going to rent it out then rent someplace at school. Since I doubt I'll be able to get a job with the same income I have now, I'm going to have to move a bit on the cheap side, which would be easier without the Fusion and its full coverage insurance. So…

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  54. Started by gm_rocks,

    I'm not sure where I should post this, so I decided to post it here. I will be going in the market in about a month or so to replace my Pontiac Grand Prix. Anyways, I'm looking for features, luxury and I'm looking at these following vehicles, all priced for me below $33,000. Buick Lucerne - CXL V6 http://www.buick.com/lucerne Some highlights (over the others): * Cooled Seats * OnStar * Buick Reliability * Prestige look * Remote Start * Tire Pressure Monitoring System Drawback(s): * Manual Steering Column * No adjustable foot pedals * Analog Display * Some features found in other cars (such as the power rear sunshade, auto up/down for windows, remote window…

  55. Started by Robert Hall,

    Beautiful weather this weekend...went out to see more covered bridges, visit a couple of my favorite beaches up in Ashtabula County (far NE Ohio). Saw this sharp Challenger Scat Pack at one of the bridges..great rumbly sound...

  56. So since the last thread went well, this was another series I used to do over at MT. Speaking of which, they made this an easy one with their main piece over there being a kinda-comparison of the new Acura supercar to the much-loved 458 Italia. For those interested- http://www.motortrend.com/news/new-acura-nsx-or-used-ferrari-458/ So the premise is simple, if you have ~220K burning a whole in your pocket, which do you buy, the new NSX or a used 458 Italia? If you want to throw in an alternate answer in ADDITION to your pick, feel free to do so, but at least answer the topic question. Thanks.

  57. Started by Drew Dowdell,

    Merry April 28th....

  58. Started by Intrepidation,

    If you hated Clarkson before you'll want to gouge out his eye sockets and mount him on a pole. I don't, but even though I don't like the PA I still felt bad for it. http://youtube.com/watch?v=txnPr2CCdfs&amp...ted&search=

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  59. Seat-belt your dog or face $1000 fine We know...it sounds absurd. "Click-it-or-ticket" warns us that we can, and will, get caught if we drive without a seatbelt. Most if not all states have now made it a primary offense under pressure from the Federal Government. But one state wants to extend the "click" to man's best friend riding in the passenger seat and sticking his head out the window. Under New Jersey Statute 4:22-18, unrestrained pets in vehicles is an act of animal cruelty, and drivers who don’t secure their pooch in a pet seat belt will be subject to fines, ranging from $250 to $1,000 and as much as six months in jail. "That’s for each offense,” Col. Frank …

  60. Accused 147 mph speeder gets day in court By Mike Sakal, Tribune July 17, 2006 The Scottsdale speeding case that caught the attention of both car experts and photo enforcement critics moves into gear this week. Goodyear resident Lawrence Pargo, 26, pleaded not guilty following his May 21 drive on Loop 101 that city officials said reached speeds up to 147 mph. Some car enthusiasts doubted the accuracy of Scottsdale’s freeway photo enforcement program, saying Pargo’s rented 2006 Hyundai Sonata likely couldn’t go that fast. Pargo, who was charged with four counts of speeding, reckless driving and endangerment, is scheduled to appear in Scottsdale City Court at 2…

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  61. This is laughable, and I think it shows the root of the current mess the country is in:

  62. ...I will not be plowing a snowstorm. The ROPOS made it through the last massive snowfall, and a second day of cleanup plowing, just fine. But yesterday when I went to move it, reverse was gone from the trans. After a mad dash to find the right trans, all efforts have failed - so for the first time ever, I will not be able to meet my obligations as far as plowing goes. I guess 25 years of not missing a single storm is a pretty good record, but it still makes me feel like $h! to have to admit defeat and bring that streak to a close. Up until today, I had been out there pushing snow in every single snowstorm since '85, and driven in every one since '79.…

  63. Started by FUTURE_OF_GM,

    Stopped by the dealer, for the first time in a LONG time (Saturn, Pontiac, Buick, GMC, Chevrolet, Cadillac) to get my first good look at an Astra. I like the 3 door quite a bit, but I'm not floored by it like I thought I would be. The 5 door is just down right bland IMO. It seems that the americans can take Opel designs and put the "final touch" on the theme to make it look awesome. For example, both the Sky and the Outlook are MUCH more striking and impressive to look at and even the Aura radiates a certain elegance that the Astra only dreams of and the Vue looks better made and more substantial eventhough I'm not a huge fan of the design. This scares me, because a…

  64. Started by ToniCipriani,

    A while ago I posted a new key design in the Design forum, which sparked me to think of this. Aside from the Sketch and Photochop competitions we have, how about an innovative feature contest? We might be able to inspire GM to incorporate some new features in future cars.

  65. Started by zoomtm,

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-BUICK-...1QQcmdZViewItem :o

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  66. Guest Josh
    Started by Guest Josh,

    The name is "When I'm Gone" and is for certain an INSTANT classic. Excellent music here, He better not be getting soft on us and actually considering retiring. http://s48.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0PN571O...KN1F9QU8JW4NA9Y

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  67. It does to me..... The International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service has announced that a leap second will be added on December 31, 2008 at 23h 59m 60s, meaning that this year will be exactly one second longer.

  68. Started by Variance,

    At this point in time, I'm nowhere near in the position to buy a house but I thought I'd take a look at some places I'd definitely like to live in one day. This is my current favorite: This is pretty much my ideal house. It's a nice-looking place for sure and the thing I really like about it is that it has a nice woodsy backyard (the pond is quite the bonus). I'm loving the patio, too. http://realtor.com/FindHome/HomeListing.as...50&lnksrc=00001

  69. Started by FUTURE_OF_GM,

    Ok, so they were pretty cool when they purchased these... But now they're trading these: For THESE: They look awesome in person, even the clear LED lights.

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  70. Started by Cory Wolfe,

    As I noted, there has been an addition made to our driveway. I've posted about this car in particular a while back, while my friend was trying to sell it. Long story short, he no longer has a place to keep it. We have a big yard with lots of room... What's one more? Thus, it's technically not ours. Since he was unsuccessful in selling it, he sort of wants to fix it up and get it back on the road. It runs about as well as the Cutlass, perhaps a bit better, but isn't in nearly as good of condition. If we can get it to pass inspection (it atleast needs brakes), this might help my situation, effectively giving me another car to drive around in. This is a big "IF", however. …

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  71. I'm sadder than I have been in a long time, the people who work at Wilmington are good and decent people, all I'm going to say ...

  72. Started by Ravenfreak13,

    the 4 choices are 2004 CTS 36k miles $17995 2006 Altima 2.5 w/ special edition package $20000 2007 Aura XE $20595 2006/7 Mercury Milan I-4 (maybe premiere) $18-20000 What do you guys think? pls keep in mind that the car will be purchased cash and will only have 4k miles a year put on it

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  73. FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- Town officials in Framingham are trying to strike out a problem. A replicated Fenway Park in a Framingham yard is causing quite a stir. Ryan O'Connor, 18, the teen who built it, and his family are now going to bat for their ballpark. The miniature Fenway Park used as a wiffle ball field is adorned with signs, including a three-by-four foot Mobil sign in centerfield. "I don't know why anyone would complain; it's not a bad field of a public nuisance at all, and the Mobil sign, I mean we're not trying to be a gas station, we just want to have some fun in the summer," O'Connor said. But seems not everyone's a fan. Complaints from neighbors hav…

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  74. Started by Camino LS6,

    Hope you enjoy it. And, remember us when you attend those meetings.

    • 22 replies
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  75. Started by capriceman,

    Why does oracle never want to connect to anything. It blows Back in 8i THe microsoft odbc connector thing worked fine then with 9, 10, and 11 oracle released these stupid client that can never find the TNS thingys. Im proposing we switch all or DB's here to M$ SQL 2008. its simple type in server then Database Name and it connects. If my phone rings about another oracle issue I will kill someone. How is oracle so succesful as a company when support sucks and its products suck. Who else cant stand oracle or wants to help me out.

    • 22 replies
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  76. Started by Camino LS6,

    Welcome to my "workhorses" thread. It's going to be a long one and won't all happen today. This is "Bumpy" my 79 GMC High Sierra 2500. I owned this truck longer than any other vehicle ever. It was always rough and rode the same way. It changed alot over the years - most of the sheetmetal you see went to the scrapyard long ago.

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  77. Started by Camino LS6,

    ...in the barn. Those old, thick, stone walls are weeping moisture, the concrete floor is weeping moisture, and water is condensing on everthing I own! ARGH! I need a solution.

  78. Started by Sixty8panther,

    Hey guys. After receiving several steep tickets in the past couple years for speeding... a few of them where I was lucky to have gotten away with being radared at like 95mph since I had been doing 100+ I've broken down and bought the Phazer. I do not trust radar detectors since I've heard too many storiess of them giving NO warning at all. NOw i'm kicking myself since the archives are gone and I had not given so much as a glance at the Radar detector thread. Anyone else own a Phazer? I've got my plugged in and since I do not own a radar/laser gun I can't verify it's effectiveness. What's the word on these things? Do they really scramble the si…

    • 18 replies
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  79. Started by GMTruckGuy74,

    So Saturday night after taking my family out to dinner at a Japanese Hibachi restaurant for the little guy's birthday (he's 4 years old now!), we ride through a couple of GM dealership lots so I can see what vehicles they have (I was looking for G8s, but also anything else that caught my eye). My wife on the other hand feels we should be going used for now to get "more car for less buck", which does make sense. While I was looking at the 2 remaining G8s on the BPG lot, she was looking at a used 2006 Buick Terraza CXL FWD. Afterwards, at the Chevy dealer across the street, while me and the little guy were looking at 'Bumblebe' (his name for the all-new Camaro), she was …

    • 34 replies
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  80. Started by ocnblu,

    In this week's Autoweek "Driver's Log", they tested an '06 Civic Si and an '06 Charger 3.5L SE. As tested fuel mileage, Civic: 17.79 mpg As tested fuel mileage, Charger: 23.7 mpg Now I know they had to rev the piss out of the Civic to get it moving, but this is ridiculous. You know these guys leadfooted the Dodge as well, which makes these results all the more hilarious. :blink: :lol:

  81. Started by Flybrian,

    time someone's hit me. I'm beginning to lose count.

  82. Started by pow,

    3 lbs 0.16 to 0.76 in thick anodized aluminum LED backlit 13.3 in screen iSight fullsize lit keyboard iPhone-esque touchpad available solid-state hard drive 802.11n Bluetooth 2.1 + edr Remote Disc (use the optical drive of another computer, wirelessly) Time Capsule (wireless backup) http://www.apple.com/macbookair/#ad There's also a new iPhone software update that allows users to find their current location, without needing a GPS attachment, essentially making a nav system useless, or at least in the city.

  83. Started by mustang84,

    Well, it's 10:07 PM Central time here and I'm still at work because the damn plotter has been finicky (sp?) all night. I mean, I'm being paid to be here...but I don't want to be here. Argh...is it just me, or does technology sometimes seem like a step backward? I don't know how many hours of my life I have wasted waiting/trying to get things to print here and at college. I wonder what the average number of hours (or years) a person spends waiting on printers to print? Anyone else have problems with things not working properly at their workplace?

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  84. Started by pow,

    I officially hate PCs. They all get slower and slower with age, and now mine just refueses to work properly. It doesn't matter how fast the processor is, how much empty hard drive space is left, or how often I run anti-spyware software... it always makes me wanna throw it out the window. This never ever happens with my sister's Macs. Now there's this permanent box thing I can't get rid of, and I'm sooo not rebooting.

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  85. Started by Teh Ricer Civic!,

    The only byproduct of Hydrogen fuel cell engines is water vapor right? Well with all the recent advances in hydrogen production, wouldnt it make sense to move towards Hydrogen rather than E85 or BioDiesel... The only reason i say this is cause... 1) If everyone in large cities used hydrogen fuel cell engines, The water vapor produced from the cars and the relative lack of traditional emissions would create a sort of counter greenhouse effect. The increased water vapor in the area would reflect more light back into space, cooling the local area and of course providing more rainfall... instead of trapping in heat and causing crappy air quality. Now in places like the sout…

  86. Started by mwaters,

    Where did GMI go? Not nearly as good a site, but just curious!

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  87. Started by NOS2006,

    I want to look 5 years into the future and see what treasures are sitting inside GM's walls right now. With all this speculation on engines, upcoming models, and now transmissions.. one's got to wonder. Chevy's getting a whole new face within the next year or two, Zeta will be debuting full-force, an 8-speed-automatic is in the rumor mill, Cadillac will be twice the company it is now, and GM's really cracking the whip on quality all across the board. Damn, I keep hearing new rumors and things "within the walls" and it just gets me antsy.. like that speculated 3V V8 and the "experimental 470 HP engine" found inside a CTS-V. And then with DI coming about and us hearing abou…

    • 21 replies
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  88. Started by ocnblu,

    OK, let's name a car or truck you like from a company you don't. You can name multiple companies, but one example from each. Here I go: Toyota FJ Cruiser

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  89. Seems like everyone around me lately seems to be picking up some kind of Neon. I'm not sure why though. It started with a coworker picking up a 95. Then my neighbor around the corner picked up a 99. Now a good friend of mine just picked up a 98 Neon with 75k for 900 bucks (not bad, I say) for a beater. Now he wants me to get one to replace the aged cav wagon.... THough it did get me thinking... The wife had a 95, which had issues to last the least..(head gasket (twice), elec. issues, ate batteries.... Aside from the issues though, it was fun to drive (and even more fun to abuse toward the end) and it got kick butt milage...even while putting 2-3 quar…

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  90. Started by A Horse With No Name,

    Neat old Pontiac pic... Neat old Mopar pic... Neat old racing pic... Another neat old Oldsmobile pic Very early beetle pic One for Oldsmoboi Looks to be an old Liberator... I always liked the 67 Ford, thought it was fantastic... Loved the lighting in the photograph as well... A neat old Buick for Paul.. I love old volvo's... A little bad Corvette luck...

  91. Started by Satty,

    Linkypoo I'll give a quick rundown: Top 5 affordable small cars Honda Civic Honda Fit Honda Civic Hybrid (why isn't this rolled in with the Civic?) Mazda Mazda3 Scion xB Bottom 3 affordable small cars Chevy Aveo Suzuki Reno Suzuki Forenza I cant really disagree, I just had to double check to make sure the two Suzukis were still on the market. And yes, the article does point out that the 3 worst inexpensive cars on the market are from a GM subsidiary. OH TEH BIAS!!! U.S. News made GM produce substandard compact cars!!!!!

  92. Started by Flybrian,

    1859 - Origin of Species was published. 1900 - The first Pierce car was tested. 1963 - Lee Harvey Oswald was shot. 1944 - USAAC B-29s raid Tokyo. 1971 - That guy who hijacked that Northwest 727 and jumped out...hijacked a Northwest 727 and jumped out. 1984 - I was born. Woo. 2005 - I can drink. Legally. And Happy Thanksgiving. Now, back to Modern Marvels: Toilet Plungers on the History Channel.

  93. Started by Camino LS6,

    A guy doing a restoration on an XJ-12 just looked at it and is fairly certain he will be taking it as a donor car since it is far more sound overall than the one he's been working on. Interestingly, the plan includes repowering it with a Benz diesel.

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  94. Started by Sixty8panther,

    if the Banana sells.... http://nh.craigslist.org/car/685391826.html http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/car/684167946.html http://nh.craigslist.org/car/658798259.html http://nh.craigslist.org/car/688276968.html http://nh.craigslist.org/car/636808487.html http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/car/679642540.html http://nh.craigslist.org/car/635025129.html http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/car/683698629.html http://nh.craigslist.org/car/675394603.html http://nh.craigslist.org/car/684764397.html http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/car/685807006.html Holy cow there's some good deals out there! Looks like I'll need to lower the price of the Banana...?

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  95. Started by daves87rs,

    Happy birthday guys! I hope you guys have a good one!

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  96. Started by ocnblu,

    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…

  97. Started by Sixty8panther,

    What can I say... this is an apt analogy for our Country as a whole. . http://onlyndetroit.com/html/decay/ond-001...yunderworld.htm . I wonder how much manufacturing will remain state-side when my daughters are my age...? On the other hand the city of Detroit seems to be the most amazing & interesting example of decay & urban ruins. I would have a field day there with a camera. I bet i would fill up a 200GB hard drive with photos in less than a week.

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  98. Started by Camino LS6,

    Anyone know what it is?

    • 26 replies
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  99. Started by the_yellow_dart,

    Let me borrow from XP for a minute, because this pretty much sums up how im feeling right now: I get back from my camping trip and had a message on my phone from Fei Fei's cousin: (rough transcription) Hello Matt. We got the test done and the clinic called us. The child is not yours. I'm sorry if we made you worry. Goodbye.

    • 20 replies
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  100. Started by cmattson,

    Yes, I'm calling attention to this because it's becoming almost comical reading some of these reviews. If you've followed auto reviews long enough, you know that GM is chasing a moving target. Reviewers used to dash domestic vehicles for having less quality, then it was durability, then it was fuel economy, then it was noise and vibration, and then it was fit-and-finish/panel gaps. It then moved onto quality of interior materials and the latest sticking point appears to be number of forward gears. So, let's get it on record: what's everyone's opinion on the next great domestic "deficiency" for the auto-reviewers to harp on? I've already seen reviews bashing a GM ve…

    • 21 replies
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