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Our house was "vandalized" at around 3 this morning. When my dad left for work he noticed that one of the gates to our backyard was wide open and some kid was riding his bike down the street. Well, as it turns out we were the victims of the world's lamest idea of vandalism: -The lid of our grill was taken off and the tin grease trap was thrown into the pool. -A small tray of golf balls we had sitting outside was also thrown into the pool. -A potted plant was moved off a table and set in the lawn. -The hose was turned on. -A dog brush was stolen. What. The. Hell. To be honest, I'm actually kind of amused that someone actually wasted their time trespassing…

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Somebody help me with an argument.... How many total vehicles were producted in 2006 from GM.... from Toyota? How many total vehicles were recalled in 2006 from GM.... from Toyota?

I stole this idea from Camino when he showed a pic of his dog. Here's a pic of mine. Angus Otto

Dang it. I am holding for a online chat with the customer support people for the server of my Camaro Club's website. Our forum is messed up and I know I didn't do it. I got ahold of someone and he was trying to research the problem and got cut off. Now I am on hold again. I would really like to get that thing fixed and then maybe get some rest. I've been up since 6PM last night. Does this kind of thing drive anyone else nuts?

Dammit, if only I had the space and didn't have school to pay for. I'd have a: 1971 Datsun 240Z or a: 1991 Lotus Elan or a: 1994 Corvette Convertible or a: 1974 Volkswagen Thing

The last 3 weeks have not been all that kind to me...computer problems/not being online, personal issues/setbacks, frustrations, aggravations, disappointments, etc. However, last weekend, I was doing the so-called happy dance Saturday afternoon and Sunday...for a reason at which most people, especially given the high gas prices, would probably scoff: My older 4 Monte Carlos made their 2008 debut Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1 ... a whole month and a week earlier than they did in 2007. No, it isn't a normally "celebrated" reason to do the happy dance [you know...girlfriend/wife news, family, personal milestone, etc...society/socially-accepted "norms"], but I wa…

Chevy: http://www.cheersandgears.com/forums/index...showtopic=24398 Caddy: http://www.cheersandgears.com/forums/index...showtopic=24399 Pontiac: http://www.cheersandgears.com/forums/index...showtopic=24397 Buick: http://www.cheersandgears.com/forums/index...showtopic=24400 GMC: http://www.cheersandgears.com/forums/index...showtopic=24401 Hummer: http://www.cheersandgears.com/forums/index...showtopic=24402 Saturn: http://www.cheersandgears.com/forums/index...showtopic=24403 Saab: http://www.cheersandgears.com/forums/index...showtopic=24404 Take them all so we can get a real picture of C&G's stance on each at a personal purchase level. …

I sure do miss my home state. I love the last line of this story! BLUE MOUND, Texas — When two gunmen smashed through the glass front door of her suburban Fort Worth home, Kellie Hoehn didn't think twice. The 34-year-old mother of two grabbed a shotgun that had been pointed at her face early Wednesday, starting a struggle that ended with one intruder killed with his own weapon and another in the hospital. "I wasn't going to let them get to my babies," she said, recalling the moment when she pushed up the muzzle of the shotgun, pointing it away from her children's rooms. Although the intruders told her to keep quiet, she screamed for her husband. She told her 12-y…

Our very own Croc is TWENTY-THREE YEARS OLD today, is that unbelievable? When you see him, give him 23 whacks and a pinch for good luck.

I fly back to Germany this weekend to start my new job @ BMW ... I look forward to starting a new automotive chapter in my life ... I won't be around as much as I was in the past, to some I'm sure that is good news ... Just remember I was only a messenger ... I will miss the good folks @ GM, the bad ones, not so much ... 20 years is a long time at one company these days, but looking back on my career at GM, I had a blast and wouldn't trade my memories for anything ... I will keep my eye on GM, I worry for it's future. I will pop in from time to time on C&G, but will rarely post anymore ... To those of you going to BMW because of Pontiac's shutdown, I'll see you on…

What would it be? Personally, I'd do something like a double feature, with both movies based on the original Smokey and the Bandit. One movie would be similar in spirit to the original film, but feature a different car, altered plot and storylines, and different characters. This film would be titled Eighteen (for the amount of time the truck full of Coors had to be transported across state lines in Smokey; it would also be the deadline given in this film), and the main character would have to run blocker in a black 2010 Camaro SS RS for a truck containing pounds upon pounds of illegal drugs for a drug lord in Atlanta (hell, why not have Burt Renyolds play that part?) an…

...how many people will stop buying new cars long term after the disasters of the past year. Thoughts?

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[source: Wall Street Journal] EU Penalizes China Steel Bloc's Switch to Pre-Emptive Import Tariffs Signals Growing Protectionism By JOHN W. MILLER BRUSSELS -- European Union trade officials approved pre-emptive penalties on imports of steel pipe from China, a precedent-setting move that suggests the trading bloc is growing more protectionist in the face of the economic downturn. Tuesday's vote by trade officials from the EU's 27 member states is significant, say trade experts, because they accepted an argument from steel producers -- including the world's largest by volume, ArcelorMittal -- that punitive tariffs are needed …

It's been more like two plus years now, but here is the story with the original intro... Almost exactly one year ago, a friend challenged me to answer a couple of questions. What you see below is one of them, followed by my answer. As you can see, I got a bit carried away. I may return to this someday as it took me in a new direction. Or not. -Camino ************************************************************** Allow yourself to assume the role of Dr. Frankenstein. You have the ability to pick and choose the best traits of humans to create the perfect man. Which traits and characteristics do you [imbue into] this new and better man? The base you are using to con…

As some of you may know cars are my life. If I had to choose betwen cars and women I would choose cars. Cars are the only thing that kept me going through all my depressed suicidal times... There is nothing I love more than cars...I have been stressing a long time now because I have been trying to find my car, but the car I want isn't easy to find. When I found my car I was planning on paying for it and my parents promised me as a graduation present (my only one) to co-sign the loan for me when I find my car, because obviously I don't have credit which would make it nearly impossible to find a loan (which I am experiencing right now). Well, I found my car. The…

who has done anything like this??? its just great http://www.gophergas.com/funstuff/womenlivelonger2.htm

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:

PLEASE SIGN MY PETITION TO STOP TOP SPEED GOVERNORS ON NEW VEHICLES. WHEN I HIT THE FUEL CUTOFF, MY HEAD FLIES FORWARD LIKE A CRASH TEST DUMMY, AND I DON'T LIKE THAT. Thanks for your support. signed, Speedy in Pennsylvania :AH-HA_wink:

Considering that GM has been bashed for all too long. I have my own issues with a Honda (Acura) product. Well, I have a 2005 Acura RSX with 10,000 KMs on it (6,000 mi). I have been having annoying problems since day 1. After my first highway trip in the thing I started to get a strange noise out of the front end while turning the wheel. Well, I brought the car in and they told me it was a strut mount. So a few weeks later when the part came in, it was replaced. The noise disappeared for a week. So, I go back again, and they tell me it is the strut. So I wait 6 weeks for the part to come in. They replace that. Guess what, the noise went away, until my trip to Banff. Now I…

Cadillacs in movies: http://www.imcdb.org/vehicles_make-Cadilla...l-Eldorado.html

trusty google is teh suck for me on this. if anyone has a pic of the emblem i can use to finish my sig, i'd appreciate it. :) EDIT: or actually, just what font it is, if available, would work, too.

Okay, here's the deal: Back about 4 years ago, the company I work for had a company-wide (and this is an international firm mind you), mandatory week-end long meetings in Montreal. We were set to fly out on Friday, do all of the weekend bs and fly back on Monday. About the Wednesday previous, a co-worker of mine (Pete) and I were talking while having a morning cup of coffee. I'm not sure how we got on the subject, but Pete mentioned that a buddy of his in college used to pull this prank where he would tape a dildo to his ankle and then head out to a bar. At some point during the evening, when talking to the female gender, he's casually cross his leg and non-chalantl…

Who is definitely going with our group on saturday the 11th? How many are going to want to meet up here at my place before heading down? I think B&BL set a meet time of 10 a.m. at my place and 11A.M. at the show.

... as a Grand Am??

After 27 months and 41,000 miles, the itch strikes again. The Comp G may just go away soon. If things go well, it may be time to upgrade (slightly). The new candidate: 2006 Grand Prix GXP in Blue Green Crystal. Stay tuned....

Or do I not have the worst luck ever? Seriously... just last week, I simply rode my 300EX into town for something to do. I ran out of gas and got picked up by the cops. All the while throughout the past 6 months, I've been without a car. I haven't been able to get another car or sell my GA. I haven't been about to sell my 'in excellent condition' 300EX. Now, I can't even get a loan, but it doesn't matter since the car I wanted has been sold. Needless to say, I absolutely cannot get a job without a car. That's reality. So... when trying to fix my GA, me and my dad can't. Don't know what's wrong with it nor what to do to it. Because of all this, I've been wanting to put m…

Today I went up to the Jefferey Buick dealership in hope of finding parts for my 85 Riviera sunroof and they were telling me that the parts are all discontinued but they might be in Wisconsin somewhere. I was wondering if anyone else ever heard of this because I would like to know where this place might be.

Chevy made a bit of a statement today at a Dodge presser this AM: http://jalopnik.com/cars/news/whos-tweakin...odge-194361.php

On long term car storage? Some recent guide by someone who knows?

Idiots...

Hey, Vlad, this may be how your dad fixed his Volga, but it doesn't quite work here... Clicky

So Wednesday after work my girlfriend and I had a nice lunch at the park and decided that it would be fun to go to the Interstate Auto Auction...no intentions of buying, just a chance to check out and drive a bunch of cars. We arrived and registered, the went car browsing...we ended up looking at several cars and test driving a few too. Here are some Highlights: Dodge Stealth My this was the first car we test drove, which my girlfriend pointed out shortly after we started looking at cars. This one was Silver, with the stupid Dodge spoiler (I like the Mitsubishi one much better), upgraded brakes, and performance exhaust, and...blue trimmed black interior. Now, I have…

Has anyone else read Lee Iacocca's new book? Like his previous 2 books I found it to be very interesting.

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?

This munt, we give thanks for all the cool and unusual vehicles we see in our travels. Post them here!

I think we need to do the right thing here. We need to find a way to save Walt's former Z28 vert and BV's Cutlass! I'm sure with all of us putting our minds to it, it can be done.

Linkity It has been sitting since late November. Decreased the price by almost $5K.

Watch the Video...Impala I think...both of them lived and should be fine!

Pepsi from Mexico tastes better than Pepsi from the U.S. (But neither one is as good as Coke.)

Click the link, then select GM Centennial Quiz. Link: http://detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?A...CIAL01/71228001

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Well, this makes my fourth consecutive year that I’ve been to the North American International Auto Show here in frigid Detroit, MI. Every year has been a lot of fun no matter when you go. The first three times I ended up going on the first Public Day as soon as the gates opened. This year, however, I was able to get tickets with some coworkers and got in on the first day of the Industry Preview. And let me tell you, depression is in the air. Fortunately, we walked in right by the Ford exhibit, which was about the same as most years, but spectacular by comparison to most other exhibits. If that doesn’t tell you something then there’s something wrong. The entire auto sho…

...to format my Hard Drive.

...the new Octomom Breakfast at Denny's? It comes with 8 eggs, no sausage, and everyone in the restaurant has to pitch in and pay for it for you.

Yes, I've been scarce around here. The reasons are many & varied. Prob. the biggest & most significant is that I've been trying to spend as much time as possible with both the girls. Amelia it seems is growing up twice as fast as Sofia did, sh is seven months old as of Sunday. The day before that she got her first tooth. I'm trying to get as much Q.T. with all three as possible, while catching up on a lot of non-C&G related parts of my life. I still love you guys, I love this forum. But I have to admit the news from GM these s NOT what I need to cheer me up. I get up at 3:30am, go to UPS, end my slave-labor there…

that there are huge expanses of water and lande between me and this guy here because i would go all infidel on him if i saw him in person...

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Anyone heard about this as well? I heard it on the radio the other day. Wondering if that means they're going to sell a bunch of Impala 9C1s, 9C3s and Crown Vic PIs.

Well, I'm now without a soul, as it has been ripped out of me by the computer world underlords. I got my new laptop today, a Dell Inspiron 6000 with an Intel Celeron processor and, of course, Windows XP. Now what about this thing isn't evil? On the bright side, I sprung for the Mediterranian Blue cover for it, which is almost distractingly pretty. I bought it after I realized that school work goes a lot easier at the library, etc when I'm not writing, since I have horrible handwriting.

I know this is wierd but I'm actually Ferrari360 not that anyone will care, but just for people to know because I used to be into the sight a lot, but I changed my name on all the forums because i wanted something better. So If you noticed my chopping has improved but you guys could still probably tell that they are my kinda chops. Well thx g B) uys, lol :CG_all: -so basically, I've never been gone ^_^

Moray Corvette.....wow.

Sorry but I am going to mark out for Kid Rock & T.B.T. right now and say you MUST first download "Live Trucker" By the boys, then go buy it on the 28th when it makes its *official* debut. http://simplemp3s.com/

Acording To WorldNet Daily WorldNet Daily James A Guest is a liberal democrat "According to an online bio, James A. Guest, the organization's president and CEO, previously headed Planned Parenthood of Maryland. He also worked for a time as a legislative assistant to Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., and led anti-firearms groups Handgun Control Inc. and the Center to Prevent Handgun Violence. Many staff at the organization who are involved in advocacy work also have experience with Democratic politicians and pushing various "progressive" causes such as public health care and expanded environmental health regulations. Jean Halloran, the director of Consumer Union's Consumer…

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WASHINGTON - A huge federal study in people — not rats — takes the fizz out of arguments that the diet soda sweetener aspartame might raise the risk of cancer. No increased risk was seen even among people who gulped down many artificially sweetened drinks a day, said researchers who studied the diets of more than half a million older Americans. A consumer group praised the study, done by reputable researchers independent of any funding or ties to industry groups. "It goes a fair way toward allaying concerns about aspartame," said Michael Jacobson, head of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, which had urged the government to review the sweetener's safety afte…

How about that. Two dates in early mid-May with GnR before they head off on their tour overseas. Seems the CD is imminent. Can't wait!! Here's a pretty good source of GnR information. Check out the quotes near the bottom. http://www.newgnr.com/newgnr.html

Just wanted to let everyone know that as of Friday, the better half informed me that I'm going to be a dad. I know it might not seem like all that huge of news to y'all, but it is to me.

Someone's selling them on eBay... http://cgi.ebay.ca/NEW-GM-Mark-Of-Excellen...1QQcmdZViewItem

I saw this video and I just had to share it... I have to say this is perhaps the funniest and best explanation of why you'd want an LT1 Roadmaster that I've ever seen!

http://laughingsquid.com/the-crashed-ferrari-coffee-table/

I just saw an episode of this detective show, The Rockford Files, starring James Garner and was blown away by how good it was, all the '70s cars and the great looking gold Firebird Esprit he drove. It was fun seeing fun poked at the SolCal sensiblities of the time. The series ran from 1974 - 1980. I am definitely going to get this DVD collection. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5pYtG_jo3o...related&search= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_dqaWcLucQ

Don't Copy That Floppy! I think this is the only time Oregon Trail has ever been in a rap song.

So I drop by my buddy's body shop today, and tghey are starting on two interesting projects...a 1968 firebird that is badly in need of a resto, but all original and untouched, a 350 4 speed numbers matching car. I can see that...I'll post pics if I get a chance... Second car is a HARD hit that the owner is sentimental about, and is making a large cash payment in addition to the insurance to repair. Car was hit so hard that it ripped the passenger door completely off the car, buckled the firewall, bent the A pillar, shoved the windshield out of the car, bent the dashboard, buckled the passenger floor boards (although not irrepairably) buckled the trunk floor and inner wh…

Something horrifying, that can't be unseen... http://l1.yimg.com/b...ramic/cady1.jpg

So my family is going to go be doing a major overhall of our car fleet. in the next 6-18 months almost EVERTHING will be replaced. Current fleet. My car - loaded 2006 SS Malibu sedan My brothers car- well optioned 2006 Mustang v6 with pony package and leather. My sister in laws car- well optioned 2006 Saturn vue fwd v6 My parents car - Loaded (besides sunroof) 2000 Oldsmobile intrigue gls My dad doesnt drive anymore as he has MS so he sold his 02 alero 4 banger and isnt looking to replace it. We've all just moved to a really cool brand new house that customized and once the old one sells (please God let it sell sooner rather than later) We'll be in a gr…

Last week, we get 15 inches of snow, this week, it's mostly 40s and beautiful out, the only problem is there are huge puddles everywhere from the snow melting, and in the morning it's dangerous walking to class because the sidewalks are covered in ice in some places. Tomorrow was supposed to be 55 a couple days ago, now we're getting a high of 38 with rain and high winds! Then, Sunday and Monday, we're getting rain/snow! Spring cannot come soon enough. I'm tired of winter, want to be able to wear a T-shirt and shorts, and want to be able to wash the car, which is somewhat dirty even though it just sits in the garage most of the time. Damn Mother Nature!

I look at my web home page and there's a link to "campus shooting." Unbelievable: it's at the University of Washington in Seattle More unbelievable: in the Architecture Building They weren't students, per se, but it was a murder-suicide between a research associate and a man who was obviously obsessed with her. One of thinks of smug, morose, safe Nordic Seattle and this is hard to believe. On the South End, maybe. But on the UW campus? I rarely visit the place as I want to forget the school experience there. However, if I ever do, it will be creepy.

Ugggg....city-wide garage sale is today. They're for morons to sell worthless &#036;h&#33; to other morons.

Serious....a Celica...? Ninja-Toyota! The Official Ohio version of the Celica, rare, limited production!

An old friend of mine wants me to come out there and do a new landscape for him. I'm actually considering doing it. The thing is, though, everything is different so I need to give myself a crash course in California landscaping befoe I can even determine if it is doable. So, I could use any information and or pics anyone local to that area could provide. I need some local supplier connections too.

Well today I got to thinking... I'm going to buy some steelies and winter/all season tires for the Cobalt come winter time. I'll guess that'll easily be $800-1200, right? Hmmm... This is the new thought: What if I were to store the Cobalt during the coldest months of Michigan? What if, instead of buying steelies and all that, I keep the Cobalt in the garage and buy myself a cheap fixer upper? Beyond that, what if I find a good running vehicle (domestic SUV or truck preferably) for under $1000 (I'm thinking closer to $500-800), fix it, and re-sell it when I'm done for possibly more than what I bought it for? How will I do that? Read on... I know how to restore paint t…

So, I used to do these threads over at MT, and I think I'm going to start them back up here. The premise is simple. I'll post two or more vehicles and you decide which one you'd want. You can decide this based on if you were spending your own money, if they were free, however. The vehicles may all be in one class, or they may be totally different. I'll give a hint as to what is contained in the thread title. It sparks up discussion, it's fun to fantasize, and it takes some thought. So after some back story, here are your first choices- A piece over @ R&T made this a simple duo to start off with. Two vehicle that have battled it out for over 2 decades both …