The Lounge
Lounge Rules
While the Lounge is for members only, there are two key points we wish to have our members abide by:
1) Please use office talk. Talk that you would not use around the office, or infront of your boss for that matter, please do not use here on C&G
2) No political talk. There are plenty of forums on the 'net for that. Lets keep C&G free of political talk.
11,216 topics in this forum
-
- 3 replies
- 767 views
Very badass! Here's a teaser: http://www.flickr.com/photos/vodcars/sets/72157603104900070/
Last reply by loki, -
-
Future Of GMNA
by Guest YellowJacket894-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 1 follower
- 41 replies
- 5.3k views
Future GM North American Operations Please note that all information in this report is subject to change. GM is a very internally disrupted company at the moment and many programs have questionable futures. I will try to update and correct the information as I discover it and when I have a free moment. Also, I don’t include SAAB in my report, as it is part of GME, not GMNA. Chevrolet: Zeta: Impala (GMX551) development has been suspended indefinitely and development is now totally focused on a front-drive platform that’s larger than the 2008 Malibu. GMX551 was under scrutiny from the start of the study, which only increased in intensity as it progressed and new …
Last reply by ocnblu, -
-
- 25 replies
- 2.5k views
He was found in a New York apartment naked and surrounded by pills. It is believed that it is Mary Kate Olson's apartment. Honestly, he was a part of my childhood. Most people my age agree that '10 Things I Hate About You' was one of those movies that "marked" our generation (like 16 Candles or 'The Breakfast club'). He truly was a great character actor. I never would have assumed I would feel like this, but I am really really crushed.
Last reply by K.C., -
- 3 replies
- 1.1k views
Has anyone seen Flybrian lately? on a side note...... Has anyone gotten the elusive C&G Calanders. I am still waiting for mine from last years (which are paid in full) and was promised 2008 editions! Whats up with that?
Last reply by daves87rs, -
- 7 replies
- 1.1k views
When you turn on your car, does it return the favor? In this case, yes! Ultra-rare '87 GNX built specifically for Mr. Marriott of Marriott Hotels. 456 hp to the rear wheels. Sold for $65,000.
Last reply by SuperSport623, -
- 16 replies
- 1.4k views
My GF's brother is the not so proud owner of a previous gen Civic. A year or so back they had a major recall over the headlights just cutting off in the middle of a commute. (I don't remember seeing that one in the mainstream press) He was a good lil sheep and took his car in for the needed repairs. Fast forward to 2 weeks ago when he and his girlfriend are driving home from work one night and his headlights just randomly cut off. He takes it into the dealership again and they say: 1) The recall was never performed on the car in the first place (Umm, what?) 2) Because the car is out of warranty they charge him $187 for the new switch. And 3) If he wants to get his m…
Last reply by 76ChevyTrucker, -
- 43 replies
- 4.7k views
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/industr...-green-instead/ Well, it looks like my reality of not owning a new car and instead relying on classic is getting closer every hour.
Last reply by thegriffon, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 14 replies
- 1.2k views
I very rarely go to see a film and only really get excited about a very few generally. So, I thought I'd make a list of the one's that really hit me. Then you all can tell me how weird I am. :AH-HA_wink: Soylent Green Straw Dogs Harold and Maude Closetland (not what you think) Better Off Dead History of the world Bagdad Cafe Traffic Apocalypse Now Lord Of The Rings Trilogy Star Trek series Alien Aliens There's a taste.
Last reply by AAS, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 37 replies
- 3.2k views
It's coming!!!
Last reply by vonVeezelsnider, -
-
Sour Grapes
by Guest YellowJacket894-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 20 replies
- 2.1k views
Was this what may have started GME's hostility to GMNA and the American market?
Last reply by thegriffon, -
-
- 3 replies
- 868 views
Or rather, push it until it started? Funny thing happened today. My girlfriend and I were coming out of Burger King today (yes it's bad for us, but I care not). There was a white late 90's Civic parker about 1/3 of the way into a spot near teh building. We walked past it, wondering why it was like that, if it had died or if the driver was just really bad at parking. Unlock the car and open up the doors when one of the two guys asks if I can jump it. I said sure, but I don't have cables. Do you? He said he didn't, but asked if I could help he buddy push the car and he'd try a rolling start. I said no problem (I'm so kind). I walked over and we got ready while teh driv…
Last reply by daves87rs, -
- 15 replies
- 1.4k views
Looking at the "topics" and "replies" count on this forum, I see that Pontiac is second only to Chevrolet for topics posted and replies made.
Last reply by ZL-1, -
- 19 replies
- 1.4k views
... there is no legitimate reason for a wholesale abandonment of the Zeta architecture. It is a product ready for release with all of its development money spent. It has been crtically acclaimed, and certainly sets a new standard for GM RWD. I will concede that in its present form its shelf life may be shorter than it would have been due to outside factors, but to toss it aside before letting it prove itself in our market is pure stupidity. If CAFE and fuel prices and currency issues pinch it back in the coming years, so be it. But to invite a huge and obvious loss when the product itself is so strong makes no sense. A pendulum swing back to all FWD all the time is …
Last reply by Camino LS6, -
- 21 replies
- 2.6k views
Alright, so over the last few months, there's been a lot of crazy ghost-like action going on in my house.. so I'll tell you what's going on with this ghost of "me" (my mom and sister claim that it looks just like me). Be ready to read.. here are the instances it's been seen: When I went back to school like 2 terms ago a bunch of crazy stuff started happening in my room at home.. the alarm clock I haven't used in like 10 years started going off, some collectible Coke can on my counter got a pin size hole in the side and leaked all over my room, I don't know what else My mom saw "me" come into her room in the middle of the night a couple months back wearing the exact s…
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 50 replies
- 4.5k views
Since no one has given me a straight answer in other threads I'll make a thread just for the question. Someone please tell me how a FWD Impala is anymore efficient than a RWD? Is is it cost effective if a new FWD platform must be engineered for it, unless they place to use the G-Bodies or bring the W-Bodies back for yet another round? All I know is the cancellation the Impala really irritates me, far more so than any other things I've heard recently, including Chinese Dodge subcompacts. Unless someone can come with a good explanation, the only reason I think that it was canceled, and I'm sure others feel the same way, is because of the pricks inside GM that are deads…
Last reply by VenSeattle, -
-
- 22 replies
- 2.4k views
Happy birthday gentlemen! NOS, Mrs PCS said to wish you a very special birthday wish from her.
Last reply by mustang84, -
- 3 replies
- 886 views
It says honey, I'll be home late, I got tied up in traffic.
Last reply by SuperSport623, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 35 replies
- 2.7k views
So... I got the classic Trojan Horse virus. My anti-virus software caught it and quarantined it, but not before it did some work to my PC. It apparently replaced some important Windows files which caused it to become unstable. In other words, my entire desktop is gone. Icons, start menus, toolbar... all of it. I have to use the task manager to open anything. The exact message I get is "Files that are required for Windows to run properly have been replaced by unrecognized versions. To maintain system stability, Windows must restore the original versions of these files. Install your Windows XP Professional CD 2 now." The problem is, I never got a disk. It was bought at Best…
Last reply by daves87rs, -
-
- 23 replies
- 2.2k views
...what looks to be a '65 or '66 Buick Gran Sport stashed behind a local Chevy dealership. The car appears to be very complete and solid and original - right down to the hubcaps. Faded paint (looks original) and worn out seats, but no visible signs of rust. Should be an easy resto.
Last reply by Camino LS6, -
- 1 follower
- 37 replies
- 5k views
Think how much easier it would be for automakers to make cars if every country drove on the right side of the road. Countries in red drive on the right side of the road, those in blue drive on the left side of the road. Most countries drive on the right side of the road. The majority of the countries that drive on the left side of the road are relics from the old British Empire.
-
- 2 followers
- 19 replies
- 1.5k views
1990 Corvette I saw a C4 yesterday, somehow they keep getting more appealing. I would honestly take a C4 over a C5, at least if we're talking coupes.
Last reply by Camino LS6, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 17 replies
- 1.4k views
Here are two pics of the Chevy Colorado. The 1st pic is of a current 2008 American Chevy Colorado, the 2nd pic is of a Chevy Colorado which is somewhat different from the 1st and, notice which side the steering wheel is on! It looks like it's ready to replace the Holden Rodeo. Odd very odd.
Last reply by SuperSport623, -
-
- 10 replies
- 1.2k views
It was quite the circus..walked around for about 6 hrs, spent an hour or so sitting down watching some of the actual auctioneering. A little something for everyone, mostly '60s-70s muscle cars (massive #s of Chevelles, '67-69 Camaros, Impalas, Bel-Airs). Many, many Mopies ('68-70 Road Runners, '70-72 Cudas, Challengers, '68-70 Chargers, etc). Lots of Mustangs (incl. 2 red '69 Boss 429s) and various Shelbys.. There were quite a few '50s-60s big cars as well..the usual '57 Bel Airs, Corvettes and Thunderbirds, along with a massive '57 Roadmaster conv..a couple '59 Buicks, '59 and '60 Olds, a couple '59 Pontiacs and 4 '61 Catalinas and Bonnevilles.... Some '70s a…
Last reply by Screaming Trees, -
- 4 replies
- 984 views
Minus a few chin hairs, of course!
Last reply by jcgable, -
- 30 replies
- 2.3k views
I have no words! :rotflmao:
Last reply by Z-06, -
- 32 replies
- 7k views
http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/car/544953258.html For those of you not into 70's fuselage Mopars, there's a 1959 Buick parked across the street!
Last reply by Camino LS6, -
- 43 replies
- 3.2k views
Hmmmm, that's odd. Lutz won't talk to Winding Road about the Pontiac Sport Truck, I wonder why? Link: http://news.windingroad.com/etc/lutz-no-ho...-for-us-market/
-
- 8 replies
- 1.1k views
Link
Last reply by Camino LS6, -
- 19 replies
- 1.7k views
1976 Cadillac Hearse w/Flame Throwers 105K - $625 http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/car/543621694.html
Last reply by knightfan26917, -
- 6 replies
- 1k views
Many thanks to Anton, an Autoblog reader from Down Under, who was kind enough to grab a couple of snapshots showing us one of the Queensland Police Department's new highway patrol cars. We've reported on Toyota Australia's TRD Aurion before -- it's basically the Camry we want but can't have. With a much better-looking face and 323 supercharged horses underhood, the Aussie-built sedan is inherently more appealing than the vanillamobile available at our local Toyota stores. And now the fuzz has them, too. Earlier this month, the Queensland police welcomed some of the "regular" Aurions into its white-liveried standard fleet. Our new friend Anton noticed a TRD Aurion dresse…
Last reply by monaroCountry, -
Last night, I priced out an HHR SS with limited slip, upgraded speaker system, and performance driver's seat There are quite a few showing up at Chevy.com's "Find a Chevy" button at area dealerships. I think I'll be doing some driving this weekend, trying to find a few of these hot little babies to ogle.
Last reply by vonVeezelsnider, -
- 6 replies
- 964 views
So, I guess you guys have heard of this website. It's a place for old classmates to gather to keep in touch. 2007 was my 25th year out of high school, having graduated in 1982. We didn't have a reunion party last year, but one is in the works for this year. Anyway, as a member of the site, you get a "guestbook", a place for people to sign in and say "hi". This morning I got an email, someone signed in a greeting. When I saw the name I was a bit surprised, it was from a kid who was heavy in earlier grades. By the time we graduated, he was a buff, goodlooking guy, a hit with the ladies. I didn't think he knew I existed at the time, but it was nice of him to remember…
Last reply by daves87rs, -
- 20 replies
- 2.2k views
I would like to announce my future new vehicle now. I have ordered a new GMC Acadia SLT AWD. It will arrive in 6 to 8 weeks. Here are the details. GMC Acadia SLT 4SB Carbon Black Metallic Brick leather appointed interior Audio system control in the rear cargo area Navigation with rear view camera HID Headlights Dealer Accessory 19" 10 spoke chrome wheels Will let everyone know when it arrives.
Last reply by jcgable, -
- 6 replies
- 1.1k views
For any science/space buffs out there, there are some really great shots from Messenger - doing a fly-by of the planet Mercury. This is a pic of the previously unseen side: Hi res shots here: http://messenger.jhuapl.edu/gallery/scienc...hp?gallery_id=2 Makes me wish I followed into the science field. I find it so amazing now that I am older.
Last reply by deftonesfan867, -
- 12 replies
- 1.5k views
Logitech MX Revolution. Got it for X-mas after wanting it for over a year. Yeah baby! I love thing thing for so many reasons. First, it's the most comfortable mouse I have ever used or held. It's ergonomics are superb and the build quality and materials used are very nice. It has rubber inserts for your thumb to rest, the primary buttons are a one piece design, and the other buttons are nicely finished. Then there's the scroller, which is quite amazing. It's made out of alloy and not plastic with rubber grip in the center. It features what Logitech calls SmartShift technology, where the mouse can switch between from normal scrolling to nearly frictionless scrol…
Last reply by Delta Force79, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 12 replies
- 1.3k views
Here's My Toronado. (same color as the one you're looking at) Thumbs:
Last reply by SuperSport623, -
-
- 8 replies
- 1.1k views
When you fall through it! Or at least in this case when your left leg goes through the porch up to the mid-thigh. Well everyone I've seemed to have hurt myself. I'd come out of the woods this evening from hunting and was quietly packing my rifle away in its case on the front porch when CRAAAACK!!! and down goes my left leg through one of the boards on the porch. Looks like the reboarding and reinforcement of the front porch just got moved up a notch on the home improvement list...
Last reply by knightfan26917, -
- 10 replies
- 1.3k views
Last reply by daves87rs, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 14 replies
- 1.6k views
Britney Spears, Tom Cruise, Lindsay Lohan, Kanye West, Terrell Owens, Paris Hilton, David Beckham. Who are these people and what are they to you? Well, that’s easy, they are celebrities. They are rich and famous; they are amazing people – right or wrong? Obviously that statement is right. Photographers make millions of dollars to follow them around and find out what’s going on in their lives, and it’s so easy for them to do it. These celebrities put their entire lives out on the street to sell themselves; they’re basically whores, all of them. But that’s fine because these paparazzi are making their cash and we’re just soaking it up. “What happened to Paris?! No way…
Last reply by K.C., -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 37 replies
- 2.7k views
It's 2012 and alternative fuels are widely available. Ethanol has taken 25% of gasoline's market and Bio-diesel is common across the nation both as a motor fuel and for home heatng use. Fuel cell/ electrics are offered by all major manufacturers and home re-fueling is an affordable option for them as well as the increasing number of Hydrogen-fueled ICE cars. Record numbers of wind farms are operational, new nuclear plants are finally being built, and solar is coming into its own. CAFE really looks silly at this point. BTW: crude oil prices are dropping - steadily. So where will the automakers be?
Last reply by FUTURE_OF_GM, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 14 replies
- 1.6k views
How much do we need to donate this time??
Last reply by 76ChevyTrucker, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 66 replies
- 5.1k views
If we assume that I don't get to have my G8 ST after all of the dust settles, and the automotive world fills with transportation appliances, what should be the last hurrah? I mean should I buy a top dawg Camaro in some loud color and stripes? Or flip GM the bird and get a Challenger? Other ideas? The object here is something nasty, anti-social, fast, and in your face. Something that says to the appliance-driving world "bite me". If things go really badly, this will be my final new car purchase, so it needs to be something that will wade through the Toyotas and re-badged Opels like Katrina through New Orleans. Something that says "FU" loud and clear. Get creativ…
Last reply by Camino LS6, -
-
- 4 replies
- 862 views
SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.... awww, now i have to load it again.
Last reply by 76ChevyTrucker, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 28 replies
- 2k views
If you were in the market for a crossover or cute-ute, would this vehicle appeal to you? The Honda Edix is available in Japan. It is a 6-seater 5-door hatch, roughly the size of the CR-V except shorter and more of a wagon. It uses a 2.0L or 2.4L K-series engine. I don't know the weight, but it probably weighs a little less and due to the shape likely will get 2-3 mpg better than the CR-V. The middle seat in each row slides backwards 27cm or 17cm to make it more comfortable for the person sitting there. Likely the middle seats will be occupied by children, but when needed (and if you don't mind having your arm up against somebody else's) seating capacity for 6 would be…
Last reply by balthazar, -
-
- 3 replies
- 825 views
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2008-0...carmakers_N.htm tick tock? our politicans need to set up roadblocks in legislation so this does not happen
Last reply by regfootball, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 34 replies
- 3.1k views
Okay, so I want to get the Zeta bits all in one place but I'm sure I don't have everything right. So correct me where I'm wrong. Zeta - Approved for production: Chevrolet: The Camaro Pontiac: The G8 Buick: Lucerne Replacement Cadillac: DTS replacement Zeta - Cancellations: Chevrolet: *The Impala, or a "large Chevrolet sedan" -- Has been rumored since 2005-ish, but was possibly shelved then/possible FWD replacement revealed in the UAW documents/Finally killed for sure by Lutz. This was an official program, right? After all it was assigned a code. Or was it just a design study? Pontiac: *G8 Sportwagon -- Was never officially greenlighted or announced an…
Last reply by FUTURE_OF_GM, -
-
- 13 replies
- 1.4k views
I found these pictures online today while doing a little surfing and wanted to share them here (not that many will care! ): If anyone wishes to buy me this as a belated birthday present, let me know and I'll send you the address of where the truck is and the address to my driveway!!!
Last reply by 76ChevyTrucker, -
- 9 replies
- 1.3k views
Bella turned 1 year old yesterday!
Last reply by intrigued, -
- 30 replies
- 2.9k views
Well guys, this morning I had one of those moments where I was about to pull my hair out, and then my little girl (now 1 year old) did just the thing to set my day perfectly all right. I was running late, Amy (the wife) was also running late, which meant I had to pull bath duty with squirt. I'm kinda cursing under my breath, and all in all griping about having to give her a bath when she looks up at me from the tub and points at me and says "Da da". After that I just kinda had to sit in the floor and everything didn't matter from there on.... I just sat there and played with her in her tub with a grin on her face, just watching her splash around and blabber this and t…
Last reply by 76ChevyTrucker, -
MacBook AIR!
by pow- 27 replies
- 2.2k views
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.
Last reply by Sixty8panther, -
- 7 replies
- 1k views
So this evening I test drove a 1988 BMW E30 325is coupe. Automatic, leather, sunroof, foglights, the whole nine yards for 2900. She drove beautifully and only requires some minor work.. New exhaust Clear coat Some interior bulbs The brake pads that come with the sensors (some idiot replaced it with cheap pads w/o the sensors on em) Radio display doesn't work....and that's about it. She starts up smoothly and runs great. Hope to pick her up soon
Last reply by vonVeezelsnider, -
- 8 replies
- 1k views
So I'll get right to it. Just got news that the mother of someone I knew (not a friend, not an enemy, just an acquaintance) in elementary school has died suddenly and there will be a funeral on Saturday afternoon. Problem is coming up on the following Monday are the diploma exams for Math and Chemistry both subjects I'm sitting below 80% in and they are worth 50% of my mark (I need to get an above 80 overall average to get into the Business School I want). Just this morning I figured out through calculation that I'll need all weekend as well as until 1am every night till then to be ready for this sucker, and low, while I'm out my mom answers the phone, finds out about …
Last reply by 76ChevyTrucker, -
- 103 replies
- 7.6k views
... if the G8 ST isn't annnounced there, I may shelve all notions of a new car purchase. The truth is that I don't now, nor ever will, need to buy a new car again. I have all but decided that I will not settle for close anymore, either they build exactly what I want, or I will buy used cars I actually like. I will not compromise. Although I like the new Camaro, it just isn't me. I don't want to be part of such a large crowd. I may buy a used one someday, but I just can't see shelling out the cash for a car that is almost what I want. Sad really, I enjoy buying new.
Last reply by FUTURE_OF_GM, -
- 7 replies
- 1.1k views
Last reply by 76ChevyTrucker, -
- 32 replies
- 2.5k views
Anyone here heard of those designer dogs? You know, where they take a full blooded standard poodle and mix it with a lab or a golden retriever, or take a pug and mix it with a poodle. Did you also know they charge in upwards of $1000 for one of these dogs? That is crazy! They are mutts. While mutts are great dogs and I love them all, breeding dogs is not about money, it is about improving the breeds and freeing the breed from diseases such as canine hip displasia and eye diseases. These designer dog breeders are ripping people off by providing low quality dogs. These are not quality dogs from a health standpoint, and while they will be great dogs during their y…
Last reply by 76ChevyTrucker, -
- 3 replies
- 953 views
What does the Mexican Pimp say to his 'ladies' when they start complaining? Take it E-C, HO! I laugh a little every time I look at an Echo now. Take your normal pimping wares, add sombrero and substitute Echo for Cadillac.
Last reply by K.C., -
- 5 replies
- 906 views
Automotive News January 14, 2008 - 12:01 am ET Toyota's sprawling Georgetown factory in Kentucky horse country has taken over as the top-producing vehicle assembly plant in North America. For eight consecutive years, that honor went to General Motors' Oshawa car plant in Ontario. Georgetown finished on top in 1998, the year a long GM strike knocked the Canadian operation out of first place. Oshawa No. 1 and No. 2 are in the same building so are counted as a single plant. GM's Oshawa truck assembly is in a separate building and not included. In 2007, Georgetown turned out 514,382 vehicles, up 2.1 percent from 2006. Oshawa produced 470,016 units, a decline of …
Last reply by Robert Hall, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 42 replies
- 3.5k views
A 1997 X300 (XJ6). Two owner, 135,XXXmi, 4.0 litre slant six. These late night photos don't do it justice; its an exceptional car and I can buy it for ~$4000. The second owner (a bishop at a local church who has bought a few cars from us) had some work done to it and its in great running condition. Original, blemish-free paint, great interior, and so on. Just a thought....
Last reply by Cory Wolfe, -
-
I got this in an email from one of my brothers. Read on, I thought it was pretty funny... There were two nuns.. One of them was known as Sister Mathematical (SM), and the other one was known as Sister Logical (SL) . It is getting dark and they are still far away from the convent. SM: Have you noticed that a man has been following us for the past thirty-eight and a half minutes? I wonder what he wants. SL: It's logical. He wants to rape us. SM: Oh, no! At this rate he will reach us in 15 minutes at the most! What can we do? SL: The only logical thing to do of course is to walk faster. SM: It's not working. SL: Of course it's not working. The man did…
Last reply by regfootball, -
- 18 replies
- 1.4k views
You know, just take every car in the slot to the dealer and say, "I'll trade this one for that one, and this one for that one"? I feel like doing that. I'm ready for something new!
Last reply by 2005 EquinoxLS, -
Can you say
by ZL-1- 16 replies
- 1.6k views
So, here's the big news... Machine Head and Metallica are playing Rock in Rio Lisboa, on June 5th 2008! These last few years haven't been bad concert-wise: Metallica played here 2004 and again last year, I saw Tool at Super Bock Super Rock in 2006... Not bad! :AH-HA_wink:
Last reply by ZL-1, -
- 7 replies
- 991 views
Quite possibly the coolest hot rod in human history!
Last reply by 76ChevyTrucker, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 22 replies
- 2k views
A family friend of ours just got an Enclave before Christmas. He wanted to upgrade the speakers so we tore it apart today and put in new speakers all the way around and a new 4 channel amp. Infinity Kappa Perfect Components and an MTX 4-channel for anyone who knows or cares about audio. Let me first say that everything I took apart was put together VERY well. Better than any vehicle I've done stereo work in fact. Kudos GM. As is the trend, the electronics are more complex than anything else I've worked in, but after a couple hours of rewiring, bypassing the factory amp, and some troubleshooting after that with my buddy who works at a local car audio dealer, we got…
Last reply by 76ChevyTrucker, -
-
- 22 replies
- 2.4k views
What?! Did you expect a new car or something? Yeah, that's my $20k car. No. Really. It is! Just ask the Cashier at the Kwik-Fill in Clarion! So, the story goes as is. I'm riding around with a few friends and I'm aching for gas. I go to pull into the BP, when my one friend says to go to the Kwik-Fill because they have his favorite gummy fish. So I do. I get out and as soon as I walk inside I hear "Hey, is that a Cutlass or a Grand Prix". I answer. He says "How much? I'll buy it". I let out a little laugh and find the gummy fish my friend wanted. I walk up to pay as he continues to talk about it. He says "That car is worth alot of money, especially sitting on the origina…
Last reply by 76ChevyTrucker, -
- 25 replies
- 2.9k views
I was drafted to move a very large item (think boat-sized and boat-shaped) yesterday but didn't do it, so I had to do it this morning. Obviously my Fusion isn't equipped to tow one of these so I had to borrow something. There is at least one Outlook in the fleet, but it was gone today, so I was left with either a Durango (ew!) or one of the dozen or moreTundras sitting there. I'll say this, the Tundra tows easily and rides very well with a trailer in tow.
Last reply by Satty, -
- 44 replies
- 3.5k views
Hey....guys I searched and searched to see if someone started a thread on this yet....but didn't find one....so if it's a repeat, I apologize..... My friend and I are going to be in Detroit from Friday, 1-18 through Monday 1-21....and I'm wondering who will be in town going to the show on Sat or Sun of that weekend? We are staying at the "Hallowed Grounds".....the RenCen Marriott..... Also....can ANYONE pull strings and get us into the GM Heritage Center?
Last reply by daves87rs, -
- 13 replies
- 1.5k views
For xmas I got a DMH electric cutout. It just got here yesterday and I wired it up that night. Then this morning I went and had the cutout welded in. It sounds like open headers! Definitely the best bang for the buck I have spent on my car! Here is the electric cutout... Here are some pics of the install... Installed and all wired up... Here are some videos of the cutout working and me having some fun... (my camera is really crappy!) http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/sch...nt=HPIM0679.flv http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/sch...=HPIM0689-2.flv
Last reply by NOS2006, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 29 replies
- 2.3k views
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/11/us/11con...mp;partner=IWON
Last reply by RichW5, -
-
- 47 replies
- 2.8k views
Understand politics a little bit? I don't feel like researching, but I'd like to learn a little more UNBIASED information about politics. Where do Democrats and Republicans usually differ? I know Dems are tree humpers and Reps typically will go to war much quicker than a Dem. I honestly don't know hardly anything about this stuff and I wish I did since I can vote now. I also have to look up the people running.. whose all running to be Dem and to be Rep right now? Isn't it basically between Obama and Clinton right now for Democrats? And I only know of McCain running for Republican... Somebody, please, enlighten me.
Last reply by Croc, -
- 21 replies
- 2.7k views
and the earth WAS flat at one time, too http://www.globalissues.org/EnvIssues/Glob...isglobaldimming something else for the elites to scare the crap out of you to add on to the global warming thing. note, cars are likely to blame for this also.
Last reply by jcgable, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 10 replies
- 1.1k views
I realized once again why I truly love this place and keep coming back for more. Thanks for making my workdays this last week much more pleasant.
Last reply by NOS2006, -
-
- 7 replies
- 1.1k views
I got a chance to check out the Buick today with my own eyes (previous days have been to cloudy and wet), and the frame is definitely bent. Anyone know the cost to make it straight? Just surface repairs are going to be $1500 to $1800. The repair shop is 100% sure there are issues underneath. **Hubcaps not on car, as these are winter tires**
Last reply by 76ChevyTrucker, -
- 18 replies
- 3.1k views
Nissan Motor,Japan's third-biggest automaker,is preparing to produce fuel effcient small vehicles for Chrysler,taking a different route to enhance its presence in the American market despite concern about a slowdown. The two auto firms are in the final stages of negotiation on a deal for Nissan to supply Chrysler with small cars models with an engine displacement of around 1.8 liters,Japanese broadcaster NHK reported on Thursday. The pact is expected to boost Nissan's sales in the U.S market,and to help Chrysler make a turnaround from its recent weakness,attributed in part to an overdependence on light truck sales,the report said.A Nissan spokeswoman confirmed the …
Last reply by daves87rs, -
- 22 replies
- 1.9k views
Well, you can choose to buy one Prius for about $25,000 or ten Tata Nanos for the same price. Which would it be? Pros: Prius: Good gas mileage Prius: You'll have celebrities wanting your car Tata: Prestige 2 cylinder engine Tata: You can have one hell of a good bumper car game Tata: You could say you've got a nice set of Tatas... Cons: Prius: Well, it's a Prius... Prius: Styled like a whale Tata: "What's style? Our engineers didn't know either." Tata: WTF is a Tata? (WHERE'D THE POLL GO?)
Last reply by Z-06, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 46 replies
- 3.3k views
Considering all the latest concepts, upcoming models, new models, and everything already existing in the market, what would you call your dream lineup? Supercar: Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Sportscar: Chevrolet Camaro Z/28(?) Sports Sedan: Pontiac G8 GTP Luxury Car: '09 Cadillac CTS-V (Coupe when available) Family Vehicle: Cadillac BRX or new Ford Bronco Just for fun: Hummer H4 Truck: GMC Sierra Denali Economy: Chevy Volt Special Mentions: '08 Malibu, HHR SS Oh, and you don't have to name off just GM vehicles, that's just my preference.
Last reply by Lamar, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 72 replies
- 10.2k views
Here what Tata's Rs 1-lakh car - the Nano - looks like! January 10, 2008 LINKITY The Tata Rs 1-lakh car is here! And it's called the Nano! Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata on Thursday unveiled the Tata Nano at the 9th Auto Expo in New Delhi. Details of the Nano: Ratan Tata, while unveiling the Nano, said: "The car will meet all current safety norms and all emission criteria. The pollution it will cause will be lower than 2-wheelers." The car, he said, is smaller than a Maruti 800, but has 21 per cent more volume or space inside than the 800. He said that the dealer price of the car will be Rs 1 lakh, plus value-ad…
Last reply by Robert Hall, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 25 replies
- 2.3k views
As of today, I have DSL. Oh what a wonderful thing it is. Sure, it's not the fastest thing.. but compared to dial up, it's a virtual heaven. I can actually watch videos without the 30 second pauses as it downloads only 3 seconds worth of video. As well, myspace's excessive ads no longer haunt me. Chris's habit of posting overly large pictures of debut vehicle no longer makes me whine about it everytime I chat with him. Downloading music can occur within minutes... instead of hours. Having to wait for my brother to get off the phone will never happen again. And porn... it just got alot more exciting. Also went from cable to satellite today, as well. My dad sort of we…
Last reply by daves87rs, -
-
- 9 replies
- 3.8k views
As of today, its a 2 year record! Nothing has beat the Camaro concept unveiling at NAIAS '06.
Last reply by Sixty8panther, -
- 16 replies
- 1.6k views
The wind around here is crazy, trucks were getting blown all over the highway on my way in this morning. The power keeps going out every half hour and taking out the network. Fun. I blame the wind. For some reason it's 11AM and the whole lab smells like fried chicken, but nobody knows why, or where the chicken is. Not sure if I can blame the wind for that one. Shaping up to be a strange day. Anybody else experience crazy winds?
Last reply by Sixty8panther, -
- 29 replies
- 2.6k views
Hey guys, I just got informed that my parents are car shopping. I guess I should inform you of my parent's vehicle buying habits, the first car I remember them having is a 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity station wagon, they bought it brand new and drove it until April of 1997 when they bought their 1997 Buick Century, they kept it till June 2005 when mom got the itch for a truck. So they traded in the Buick and bought a 2005 S-10 crew cab ZR-5. Well its 2008 and dad is wider than he used to be, and mom's knee can't really take climbing in and out of the truck like she used to, so they're hunting for something new. Right now they have their sights set on a Buick LaCrosse, it…
Last reply by K.C., -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 34 replies
- 2.7k views
Lately my car has been getting great mpg, and ironically I've been driving faster lately. Usually I go about 75 on the interstate, but the last week I've been waking up later and have a 45 minute drive to work, so I go about 80. I just filled up my car tonight and discovered I got 27 mpg! The EPA rates my car at 25 mpg and before I had my head gasket replaced I was getting 22-23 mpg. This is about 85% highway, 15% city driving. I would've assumed I'd be getting worse since I've been speeding more lately, but I'm actually doing better! How does everyone else do on highway MPG?
Last reply by 76ChevyTrucker, -
-
- 43 replies
- 3.2k views
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22559988?gt1=10755
Last reply by K.C., -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 14 replies
- 1.3k views
This morning at about 8am I was on I29 heading south between the Canadian border and Grand Forks heading back to Fargo. Just north of Grand Forks I noticed a Charger, a 300, and too matching Aspens heading toward Canada. I thought it just could have been a coincidence but not a half mile later I saw two matching camo'd SUVs tagged by a 4 door Wrangler. Both these vehicles were a little smaller than a Durango it seemed...I'm guessing they were Journeys, but I don't know. They were under light camo, just the front fascia and the back hatch seemed to be covered. About a mile later I saw a Caravan, followed by what was unmistakably a Challenger under complete camo fol…
Last reply by 76ChevyTrucker, -
-
- 19 replies
- 1.9k views
80-100mph wind gusts, multiple funnel clouds spotted, started about 5:00, ended about 9:00 then started up again a little while ago. Fun stuff, I knew three 70 degree days in January was a bad thing.
Last reply by daves87rs, -
- 10 replies
- 1k views
It doesn't snow here often, and when it does they don't clear the roads. Well, the Buick decided to go one way and I wanted to go another. Unfortunetly the Buick headed towards a dirt wall. I hit it hard enough to crack up the driver's side fender, mess up the bumper and I'm sure more. When there is more light I'll be able to check it out better. For the record, this is my first on road accident.
Last reply by 76ChevyTrucker, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 6 replies
- 980 views
...the below Emails are what my sister sent to friends/family ... about me. Some, of which, also made it to groups/message boards.... I can hardly believe it has been 5 years..... Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "My ticker's ticking like they say it should" ... Montgomery Gentry ... 'Lucky Man'
Last reply by knightfan26917, -
-
- 13 replies
- 1.3k views
Well guys, I think I told all of you about where I work. I work for an auto parts company, in fact its CarQuest. The particular store that I work at serves one of the two ambulance companies that operate from where I live. The ambulance company that my store serves has one particular ambulance that really hits a special place with me. Its called Angel One, and its a NeoNatal Transport ambulance. Its one of only two I think in the state and one of only a few in the nation that is specialized in newborn and baby transport. Anyway, my ambulance company gives me a call for a set of brake pads, front and rear, on a Ford E450, no big deal, they've got five of them, and an…
Last reply by 76ChevyTrucker, -
- 3 replies
- 805 views
Automotive News January 7, 2008 - 12:01 am ET Isn't this a wonderful time of year? Although the holidays are over and spring is still a long way off, there's a natural exuberance in the air. It's bowl time. And even though the Bowl Championship Series determines the official No. 1 college football team in the nation, frenzied fans of every winning team — sporting body paint, donning ill-fitting clothing in their school colors and shouting "We're number one, we're number one!" — can't resist the urge to make exaggerated claims and boast a little. It's like that in the auto industry, too. Bragging rights are important to car guys and their fans. There have bee…
Last reply by daves87rs, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 27 replies
- 2.6k views
LAS VEGAS - Japanese electronics conglomerate Matsu$h!a Electric Industrial on Monday introduced a 150-inch plasma television, which it says is the world's biggest. The new TV boasts four times better resolution than full high-definition 1080p picture quality and offers a screen the size of nine 50-inch plasma televisions. It was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas by Toshihiro Sakamoto, president of Panasonic AVC Networks. Matsu$h!a's new screen, at 12-1/2 feet when measured diagonally, tops the Panasonic brand maker's 103-inch plasma TV released last year. The 103-inch television has sold 3,000 units over the la…
Last reply by 2005 EquinoxLS, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 12 replies
- 1.4k views
For my 12th grade Research Paper in English class, i decided to right a "past present and future" of GM, and this is my second draft... just thought id post it, any comments/ critique is greatly appreciated one of the sources i cited is C&G, as TamaZ71 has wrote some fantastic articles that i found useful.
Last reply by daves87rs, -
-
- 12 replies
- 1.4k views
I received permission to share this e-mail with all of you regarding the de-camo-ization of the New Camaro mules: Good morning, Camaro Comrades and Firebird Friends! As most of you know, the past couple of weeks has seen several unauthorized photos of the Camaro -- both interior and exterior -- leaked to the public. Frankly, they've caught us by surprise. Unauthorized photos are, invariably, taken quickly without much thought - and as a result -- are not very flattering. Since then, our Vice Chairman, Bob Lutz has ordered that we remove all the cammo off of the mules and early builds...and in fact our General Manager -- Ed Peper is encouraging you to acti…
Last reply by daves87rs, -
- 10 replies
- 1.1k views
The last 2 years, I've hosted "CD SHOWCASE" on Friday evenings.... April 2006: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/APRIL2006RADIOSHOW.html April 2007: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/APRIL2007RADIOSHOW.html This year, MARK YOUR CALENDARS for SATURDAYs, JANUARY 19 and 26, 2008 ... "CD SHOWCASE" will be LIVE on Elgin's WRMN 1410 AM: Noon-3p pacific; 1p-4p mountain; 2p-5p central; 3p-6p eastern {AND} 6p-9p pacific; 7p-10p mountain, 8p-11p central; 9p-midnight eastern You can also listen online: www.wrmn1410.com (Click "LISTEN LIVE" at the top, right-hand corner.) Before, during and after each show, you can Email me: WRMNSHOWCASE @ AOL.COM I have added…
Last reply by knightfan26917, -
- 4 replies
- 959 views
Europeans aim small SUVs and crossovers at North America Dave Guilford Automotive News Europe January 7, 06:01 CET Next week's Detroit auto show will feature fuel-sipping hybrids, zero-emissions fuel cells and performance cars. Five Chinese companies also will unveil models that they hope to launch in the US. Green concepts that will make their debuts in the US include two fuel cell-powered models: a Cadillac crossover and the Chrysler ecoVoyager. On the hybrid side, General Motors will show a version of the Saturn Vue with its Two Mode hybrid system, and Toyota will unveil the A-BAT pickup concept. There also will be plenty of powerful models on displ…
Last reply by wildcat, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 59 replies
- 4.9k views
I found a fun way to see what candidate fits your desires of our next president. What candidate fits your views It picked Ron Paul for me. PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL TO CANDIDATES AND OTHER'S VIEWS. THIS IS TO BE ABOUT FUN, NOT SLAMMING OTHERS. LIMIT YOUR RESPONSE TO WHO THE WEBSITE PICKS FOR YOU AND NOT SLAMMING ON ANY CANDIDATE OR PERSON.
Last reply by ehaase, -
-
- 7 replies
- 1k views
Knew a lot of you would enjoy.
Last reply by loki, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 1 follower
- 48 replies
- 4.4k views
Hey. My name is Brian. This looks like a neat GM site. I might post here from now on.
Last reply by The O.C., -
-
- 7 replies
- 1.5k views
Link: Fake Craigs List Ad-- "Men hungry for sex besieged a Brooklyn woman with phone calls after spotting a bogus ad on Craigslist that said she was looking to turn tricks to pay off Christmas debt The callers were responding to the racy ad, which read: "I'm a real hottie looking to earn extra cash to pay off Christmas debt." The data entry specialist had to change her phone number. "I don't want to constantly look over my shoulder," she said. O'Malley said she was further peeved when Craigslist would not help her locate the pervert." -- Theres lots of dirty stuff on the internet but I think this ranks right up there.
Last reply by daves87rs, -
- 17 replies
- 1.8k views
Okay, i know its a odd subject that could get really opinionated, but lets be civil. The other day back at work we got into discussing the after life, me being skeptical about everything, i stood back and listened. I'm religious in the fact that i hope theres a heaven but i really don't know. I guess most people believe in a heaven and hell. however some believe in that once you die you wander here just not in a body and others believe in reincarnation. After my old house and the crazy $h! that went on there i kinda think i believe in ghosts and things but i guess we cant truly grasp on that concept or ever will be able to understand it, but what if ev…
Last reply by capriceman, -
- 2 replies
- 760 views
As a member of various groups and message boards, I've met quite a few people during my road trips. With "small world" experiences such as this one... http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/1106/DSC07591r8_jpg.html ...I'm convinced that we are more of a community than just words on a screen on a particular message board. I'm STILL amazed at that connection ChevyTalk's DeeGee and I made that evening in Oklahoma City.... That written, I'm attempting an experiment. Last year, I started a thread asking people to state where all they have lived. For THIS experiment, I'm asking 3 additional questions: Where all did you go to school (HS and college) and when? Where all ha…
Last reply by GMTruckGuy74, -
- 11 replies
- 1.2k views
ours goes to 11
Last reply by mustang84,
