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Yup... as you might have already figured out I'm not on my way to NAIAS. Money, family, timing & frineds, but mostly MONEY were not in my favor this week. Of all the roadtrips I did not want to miss this is a big one. I'm pretty bummed right now. Good thing there's a car show at Adesa auction to take my mind off of things. When is the Penn. Auto show....?

About a month ago I was browsing the local Pontiac-Buick lot on a Sunday afternoon and I bump into my cousin's girlfriend's mother and her father who is 93. I had met them before at family events. I knew from talking to him before that he liked cars and that he had leased a 2002 Buick Century and when the lease was up in May he was supposed to give the car back and not get another one. It turns out the old guy couldn't go without wheels so he was back on the lot looking for a deal on an 06 and asked me if I would help him look around at different dealers to find him the color / model he liked. He wanted something different from the Century/ Lacrosse and decided on a G6. …

Our last dog Rosie, a red lab, sadly passed away last september. We have been looking around for another puppy. My mom has been wanting a yellow lab for a long time. We recently found a good breeder who just had a litter of English labs. They are located up north from us, so my uncle who lives up in Morro Bay/SLO took a look at them for us today. We've seen a couple pics of the puppies, but my uncle took some more. My uncle was actually the one who found us our last dog as well, and he picked up Rosie's sister (who was a black lab who also passed away). My uncle picked up a yellow lab puppy last year which sadly died in a tragic accident, and since then he adopted an old…

here that dash is the coolest.

Sorry I did not get all the details, but I saw on Autoblog.com. Thje SVT division is getting the plug pulled. I wonder where this will go for Fords performance future? The Ford GT dies in 07 and little has been said about a replacment. Also Ford really has said little on performance models outside the Shelby. Will they farm them out to an outside companies to develope and save money? Much of the Ford GT was done by Roush and Salaeen.

Linkypoo Some I disagree with, many I'm sure a lot of you will disagree with. Many of the cars on the list, the author, "Dickhead" Dan Neil, bitches about fuel economy, especially on the more modern cars. I do agree with him on the neutered Corvette and a few of the others, but I really disagree on the Corvair, Explorer (it probably kept Ford afloat after the 1996 Taurus debacle) and the EV1, as well as a few others. The EV1 wasn't a terrible car, it was terribly handled by GM.

Due to the climate of political correctness now pervading America , Kentuckians,Tennesseans, and West Virginians will no longer be referred to as 'HILLBILLIES.' You must now refer to us as APPALACHIAN-AMERICANS. And furthermore . HOW TO SPEAK ABOUT WOMEN AND BE POLITICALLY CORRECT: 1. She is not a 'BABE' or a 'CHICK' - She is a 'BREASTED AMERICAN.' 2. She is not a 'SCREAMER' or a 'MOANER' -She is'VOCALLY APPRECIATIVE.' 3. She is not EASY' - She is 'HORIZONTALLY ACCESSIBLE.' 4. She is not a 'DUMB BLONDE' - She is a 'LIGHT-HAIRED DETOUR OFF THE INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY.' 5. She has not 'BEEN AROUND' - She is a 'PREVIOUSLY-ENJOYED COMPANION.' 6. She i…

Wtsup guys im so happy right now, I just bought a 95' Camaro and it looks freekin awsome. Just thought you guys might be intersted cus its an awsome car. The guy i bought it from put tons of stuff into it, and its not riced up its really clean and mint condition and has some nice alloy 19" rims with some thick tires. The car specs are as follows if some people don't know. -5.7L engine -V8 (Stock turbo) -350hp -424tq -6 speed manual --------(o yea about that quater mile stuff that was a typo because on another forums I was talking about one of the new japanese cars and i pasted it in by accident , so sry bout that) Ya im preetty excited, its a freekin beast and a…

So I was asleep around 1 today when my mom bangs on the door. I reluctantly get up to see what she wanted. She told me there's been an accident at the corner of the streets my house is on...and one of teh cars is right next to the damn Cobalt. I quickly get dress and have a look....to my great relief, the Cobalt is undamaged, but the red Accord that got hit by some dumb bitch in an old Acura was less than a foot away from the front fascia. I immediately move the Cobalt into the driveway and out of harm's way. The last thing I need is the damn rental car to be involved in a wreck! So this dumb girl was coming up the hill and wasn't paying attention to the road that it e…

My mind has been a little mixed up recently. I've had some very disturbing nightmares. The movie Silent Hill, as much EVERYONE I know hates it, fascinates me because much of the imagery in it is the stuff of my nightmares. That over sized, creepy Pyramid guy & his violent actions are pretty much something my mind would conjure up. Something is up with me, I know what it is I guess, just don't know how to deal with it. Julie and I are doing great, despite the miscarriage. Things are looking up and I've been a happy camper as of late, even on Thanksgiving I was thinking how I should count my blessings. But there's this "thing" looming over m…

Screw convertibles, we need some affordable (preferably glass-roof) targas. The GTO, the 350Z, the Corvette...they all need the magic of the removable roof panel (not T-tops, either).

Today, six were laid off from our firm of about 65 people. Nobody saw it coming and we were all in shock for most of the day. Our work load has been pretty full lately but six months down the road we will start slowing down very quickly since no new projects are coming in...schools, universities, and businesses are putting everything on hold. If things continue to worsen, we may have a second round of lay offs and that's what makes me nervous, because I'm young and still don't have much experience yet. The partners talked to us today in a conference and said that the lay offs are a precaution to ensure we will be profitable in 2009, even though our work load is pretty…

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Within my immediate family, we all drive GM cars. Here's a list of what we all own. Me - 2005 Corvette Convertible Me - 2007 Avalanche LTZ 4x4 Son - 2008 Trailblazer SS AWD (just bought that today) Son - 2007 Sky Red Line Brother - 2007 Corvette Convertible (was my dads) Brother - 2000 Silverado LT Extended Cab Z-71 4x4 Sister in Law - 2005 Cadillac STS (was my dads) Mom - 2006 Impala SS What GM cars are owned in your immediate family?

Specs: http://www.ironhorsebikes.com/bikes/scotch09/scotch.php#

Came out of the ophthalmologist office and saw 4 black SUVs in a row (my Jeep was the only one there when I went in). The TrailBlazer on my right was in good shape. Later at a light saw this faded '65 Riviera and a bright red/white '57 Chevy Bel Air Sports Sedan.

There is a little town in North Central California that I find really quaint. That would be Chico. About 3x a year, I'll grab a rental car and go there to do...well...nothing. I'll go to B&N, Starbucks, a movie, to eat (they've got some good little restaurants)....and sleep. Any towns, lonely beaches or rural places you retreat to?

Here's my take on the top 10 most visually captivating cars of 2008: 1. Aston Martin Vantage 2. Audi R8 3. BMW M3 Coupe 4. Cadillac CTS-V 5. Cadillac XLR-V 6. Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 7. Saturn Sky 8. Ferrari F430 9. Lamborghini Murcielago 10. Lamborghini Gallardo

A buddy of mine is getting a car for his son (he will be 16 in two weeks), and he has narrowed it down to a few choices: A cavalier and a Century. He is a good kid, and he loves cars. (and hates ricer cars). He currently has a 95 Escort he is fixing himself for a beater. (best way to learn) 2004 Crapalier LS- White, full power, sunroof, 2dr. Very good shape, only has 57k on it. Needs tires and a fuel filter. Lady actually puts Mobil 1 in it. He could get it for 2700.... 2001 Grandpa getter-tan, 82k, very clean, tiny bit of rust. fully loaded, needs nothing. 2800 bucks Which one would you choose for your kid?

The following quote greeted us on the company computer system the other day: But ... isn't "contribution" a way to show "commitment"? Thoughts? Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Are we too blind to see?" ... Elvis Presley ... 'In The Ghetto'

IIHS side crash results, 6/18... Impala: Good Avalon: Good Lucerne: Acceptable Azera: Acceptable LaCrosse: Marginal 300 w/ SAB: Marginal 300 w/o SAB: Poor 500 w/o SAB: Poor (Good w/ SAB) Crown Vic w/o SAB: Poor http://www.iihs.org/news/rss/pr061806.html So much for BOF...

It's something I'm thinking about obtaining. I know the market isn't exactly booming and bustling, but maybe there's still decent money in it. I need to do something during much more productive than doing odd jobs and failing at finding full-time work during this period of "downtime" I'm having while I figure out what course of action I should take during college. Perhaps a local firm will hire me and give me a decent salary plus commission. And say if the degree I obtain in college fails to find me permanent full-time work for a period of one or two years, this could be something I can fall back on. I wonder how long it would take to get one outside of an "online cours…

The agents give me no lube. Living in Toronto, being 22, and having an accident = about $500/mo.

are there any good sites like cheers and gears for other companies? a quality site, comparable to this one. and i miss car-truck.com. anyone know what happened to that guy?

If so, I totally want to meet you to __________ and __________ while you __________ and __________ my __________ then we can __________, __________ and finally I can __________ all over your __________. But seriously, I catch this show from time to time andnot only are these guys creepy as hell, they're dumb.

Didn't know where else to put this but I thought it was pretty interesting so I wanted to post it. Check out this link. Michelin Airless tires!! http://www.fourtitude.com/gallery/gallery2.../Michelin/Tweel

Figured I'd get this up before the championship games kick off. Edited poll to reflect yesterday's outcomes.

January 18, 2005 Regular or Premium: choosing the right fuel grade by Jim Kerr Deciding what grade of gasoline to use in your vehicle has been a question asked by many readers. Should I use regular, or is it worth spending more for the premium grade fuel? While premium grade fuel may contain a few more additives, most vehicles will operate fine on regular grades. There are some vehicles out there where premium fuel is specified by the manufacturer. What happens if regular fuel or gasohol is used in these vehicles? Premium fuels have a higher resistance to pinging or detonation in the engine's combustion chamber than regular fuels do. Higher compression ratios, hig…

Well this is a couple days old, but I didn't see it posted here.... http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060221/ap_en_...c_guns_n__roses Axl Rose ended his hermit-like lifestyle by venturing out to a Korn tour launch party in Los Angeles and to trendy nightclubs for some post-birthday bashes (his 44th) in Manhattan. Asked at the Korn bash about "Chinese Democracy," which has been in the making for a decade, Rose told Rolling Stone.com that "people will hear music this year." The tracks leaked Wednesday take a different direction from Rose's traditional raunchy Sunset Strip-style rock. "Better" has emo/industrial touches mixed with Rose's trademark vocals and hard rock backdro…

U.S. News is doing something both old & new. Old: they're jumping on the ever-expanding bandwagon of car reviews. New: they're attempting to 'review the reviewers'. Here's the Press release. >>"Even though an automobile is one of the most expensive products most people will ever buy, car reviews are notoriously subjective. Now U.S.News is taking the bias out of the advice, with a unique ranking system that distills information from numerous reviews into a single numerical score between 1 and 10. The scores allow us to rank virtually every mainstream car on the market, from best to worst in 23 categories..."<< Admirable, perhaps, but automatically proble…

Any ideas for the niches that GM, Ford, and Chrysler can successfully fill? http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/29/business...agewanted=print October 29, 2006 Now Playing in Europe: The Future of Detroit By MICHELINE MAYNARD VALENCIENNES, France WALK inside Toyota’s five-year-old factory here, an hour’s drive from the Belgian border, and step into a world stuck on fast-forward. Yellow forklifts speed down aisles bearing fresh supplies of parts, forcing visitors to flatten themselves against the concrete walls as the deliveries go by. Huge stamping presses beat out an ear-splitting rhythm of “ca-chunks” as they bang out metal sides and roofs for the small Yaris cars bui…

No, its not a GM. But its just really, really cool.

So as you guys saw, I've been trying to round up what's left of my old models, with the goal of trying to fix them and make them better than they were. This is something I've wanted to do for a while, and started with one of them, but lost some of the parts and haven't really progressed much. Since my car is at the shop and the Prizm is all clean, I've been pretty bored, so yesterday I decided to tackle one of my other old B-17's, this one a B-17F by Revell. I actually have two of these and parts of a third, all of them broken, but I figured maybe I could make one good one out of two. Here's the results so far:

Do not fry bacon while naked. It will lead to tragi-comic consequences.

...and YUCK! What a floaty boat! Twitchy front drive too - instant turn-off of a car.

One of my friends over AOL was telling me there was this new Starburst commercial out for Berries & Cream that was hilarious. They told me to watch it on YouTube. So I watched it, and....it was probably the stupidest commercial I have seen in the last few months (and I've saw some pretty wacked out ones in Greece). I laugh fairly easily at funny things, but I just sat there thinking "am I missing something?" Then I look at the comments below on YouTube and everyone is in an uproar at how amazing this commercial is and how they just can't stop laughing..."funniest commercial ever!!" Have I been over in Europe long enough that I have completely lost my sense of hum…

The Curse hits lots of people every year it seems but I think that this year I am entitled to the bragging rights associated with most cursed. I'd be interested to see if anybody can beat this, it's just been one of those years. In addition to the two incidents with my 07 Impala this year, there were actually many other curse related incidents I didn't share, and now at the end of the year, totaling the insurance damage, it's something spectacular. This year's total: APRIL 9, 2010- I was rear ended at a stoplight by a Camry in my 07 Impala causing $1200 in damage requiring a new rear bumper and bumper shroud. JULY 12, 2010- Biggest hail storm in terms of insurance da…

Specifcally a 1994-1998 era GT. The attraction you ask?: -Not a bad-looking thing. -Cheap V8 power. -RWD. -Convertible version (if I was so inclined). -Tons o' aftermarket support. -Relatively easy to find. Of course, this may be one of my (what I fear may become) infamous brief infatutions but at the moment it's looking pretty good to me. Any thoughts?

ok, it's not what you think! LOL this is the thread where those C/G'ers who haven't posted for a long time, can post in this thread and let us know you're alive.... so come on out and let us you know you are still here....!

while looking for a pic to post in another thread i stumbled upon this photo album on flikr... amazing and sad at teh same time. i will never be able to fathom how treasures such as these are left for the elements to reclaim. wooded grave yard but this reminds me of another site i used to frequent in school dreaming of what could be done if i had some of those cars in barns btw this guy has a collection of abandoned whatever too here

After some delay, I've finished the R8 pics for a semi-rough selection. EDIT Here they are. Detail shots: Interior shots:

So I finally got the Buick home, and it actually accelerates and doesn't smoke or smell like gas or exhaust. But I never fixed the other little things, so its a kinda hollow victory. Still no new radio, no cruise control and the headliner is still duct taped up. And it needs a windshield. But at least we'll be able to get the kayaks to the lake without having to pray they dont act like a sail on the Prius. In the long term, I think I'm going to reverse my stance and say that I'll be willing to yank the 307 in favor of something a little ballsier. Also, I got my bike rebuilt and put a new seat on it, but that also feels hollow, mostly because I want a new bike.

Did you know that GM created the OBDII distributor-less ignition system? This system was so efficient that the US government required it to be installed on all vehicles from 1996 forward. *I learned this today, but if anything's wrong.. I'm only quoting. :AH-HA_wink:

Lance Armstrong and Sheryl Crow separate article on aol say it ain't so buddy! this mean you have to change your handle?

Finally! I've been at work but mentally away for about 2 weeks, today was finally my last day before taking a ton of time off. Looking back, I'm not sure why I bothered going in yesterday or today, but I did. Today was fantastic because we had out holiday luncheon which took up about 3 hours of my time, add to that leaving an hour early, and I'm feeling all right. Just need to get through tomorrow and Thursday and I'm off the the beach for a week.

Or is she just a soccer mom with a camera? Der Bö®gÉr would like to know what she looks like. She has captured my imagination.

Just thought I'd share what's sitting about 10 miles down the road from me... I can't make out the phone number in the pic I took, so if you're interested, I'll get it.

I didn't realize GM made so many orange cars and since my girlfriend hates orange cars, I made this for her... Didn't this color actually devalue the car it was on?

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Bloodbath in Germany Dressed in black camouflage gear, the only words 17-year-old Tim Kretschmer is said to have uttered during the schoolroom slaughter were: "Are you all dead yet?" Dozens of police arrived at the scene but the killer escaped and shot dead a gardener outside a psychiatric hospital opposite the school. He then hijacked a car, taking the driver hostage, and fled 20 miles to a car dealership. Once inside, he killed two more innocent people before a gun battle began with police The amateur video footage shows what is thought to be these last moments of his life. Regional police chief Erwin Hetger said: "He went into the school with a weapon and c…

This could be in "Other Guys," but I think that forum's better for discussion on news, not on opinions. Looking at the things Cadillac is coming out with, with exaggeration on the NG CTS, is it a stretch to say that BMW could easily start losing ground to its competitors? Okay, so the CTS is just one model, but figure in the coupe and wagon that will come out after the sedan and you're going to get a great vehicle. We all know the sedan will be sexy just judging by what we've seen of it, inside and out. It's got everything that Cadillac's Art and Science theme had and more. A very crisp design, the NG CTS could very easily steal many consumers from BMW's band of buyers. …

Oh, it sure is. Beautiful... I guess. *shrugs* My Grand Am is now a fastback... My house has kitty killers... Yeah, it's nice to look at, but I hate it. It's freezing cold for one. I stepped outside and instantly felt a slap of cold air. I walked to the top of the hill, too. It was windy and felt like it was negative 20. Brr. The dirtroad was mostly ice with gravel sprinkled over it. Slippery. Everything has about 6 to 10 inches of snow covering it. As you can see, drifting snow turned my Grand Am into a fastback. My Millenia's doors are frozen shut and were impossible to open. My house has huge kitty killers on it. Some are taller than me. Then there's th…

Found this on Ask.com. I feel like kicking the bastards who would molest such a nice '68 Firebird like this right in the balls. I don't know about you, but I am getting sick and tired of looking through a Muscle/Classic Car Trader for a car and seeing crap like that. I found a '67 Camaro and a '70 Chevelle treated the same way. It ranks right up there with some kid ricing out his grandma's Tercel. I guess it's true. Stupidity is a disease.

http://wcbstv.com/watercooler/gunsnroses.s...r.2.610016.html

http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/tw/vans.htm 2006 GMC Savana

Changing Minds: A Detroit News Series Part One: http://detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?A...382/1148/AUTO01 They are dramatically changing the way they do business by cutting costs, restructuring operations and pouring resources into new products. But Detroit's troubled Big Three automakers have an equally tough task ahead in changing the minds and attitudes of American consumers. Concerns about quality and reliability are the prime reasons that consumers avoid vehicles built by General Motors Corp., Ford Motor Co. and the Chrysler Group of DaimlerChrysler AG, according to an exclusive study conducted for The Detroit News by J.D. Power and Associates. The News study…

Some of you guys keep mentioning "the proportions don't look like RWD", what is that?? How do you tell? I'm lost here. :blink:

...don't miss me too much guys. I'm headed off for a well deserved Vacation. (my Tot's first-should be fun) Should be back in a week or so (though I'm taking the labtop) I might poke in, I might not. I'm ready for a good time!

As a matter of fact this gorgeous Stanley Steamer does belong to a Museum in Cleveland Ohio. Thus making it a "Cleveland Steamer." Alright, that's enough toilet humor for one year. http://www.stanleysteamers.com/bender.htm

Just in case, you have not seen this video, yet. Worth a watch of Luciano Rupolo and his collection of Italian cars.

Go ahead... I TRIPLE DOG DARE ya! :AH-HA_wink: According to a local weatherman, today we're supposed to have the lowest high temperature since 2005. Like BURR.

Spyder Can-Am Whatcha think?

LOL

..So out of touch and ignorant to reality? Never have I come across someone so... ironically biased.

i was walking downtown and then i detected seismic activity in brown town. i was with people and if i didn't evacuate the farticles in time, the bullet train express to Brownsville Station would arrive too early. in a moment of sheer genius, i quickly ran to a busker playing good king wenceslas on tuba, threw a dollar and stood next to him, quietly joining in a duet that was nearly pitch perfect because I do lots of squats. when did you conceal farts like a pro?

Evidence that nobody simply dies anymore: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/courier...ILEY_S1.article I've always found it interesting...and even a bit irritating...how people use different phrases to say someone has died...but maybe that's just me. Maybe saying someone has died sounds so cold...but, death is rather cold, isn't it? Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "This might not be good" ... Chris Cagle ... 'What Kind Of Gone?'

Yup, I'm back. Got a new machine and am test driving it now. Bring me up to date folks - What have I missed since August?

Trust me, I'm just a man. I put my pants on one leg at a time, just like you! If you wear pants, that is!

Good night :CG_all:

See, I wasn't kidding--the plane in the background is the Lockheed L188 Electra, a 4-engined turboprop that began its career in 1957. I flew on one of these circa 1965, between Denver, CO and Sioux Falls, SD. A few L188 Electras are still in use today, usually for fire-fighting.