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
-
- 6 replies
- 916 views
Hey all. As some of you know I had an 06 malibu SS that I was planning on trading in on a G8 GT when they came to market. Well due to the fact that I was a complete dumb ass those plans had to be flushed down the drain as I got a DUI last december. long story short with that is that I was at an office party and had been drinking pretty steadily for a few hours. Normally If I have more than two beers I don't even consider driving as I've seen first hand how a DUI/DWI can affect a persons life. Unfortunatley I was a bit under the weather and I was also homesick as I hadn;t visited my family in a few months. I was supposed to go up there that night and I felt a very …
Last reply by Sixty8panther, -
-
- 4 replies
- 907 views
Ok, I'm trying to find a thread, but I forgot what it was totally about, etc. BUT... It does have a picture of a flying Oldsmobile Silhouette! I think one of Flybrian's creations. Anyone able to steer me toward it?
Last reply by ocnblu, -
- 38 replies
- 7.9k views
I was doing a little thinking recently about finding a project pickup at some point down the road, and the 1973-1987 C/K pickups (and '73-'91 Suburbans/Blazers/Jimmys) are the natural choice because of their driveability, modularity, and aftermarket support, and also because they hold a special place in my heart because they are the trucks I grew up with and remember vividly from my childhood as my father, most other male family members of mine, most of my friend's fathers, and virtually all of my father's friends and acquaintances drove them. They had all different sizes and configurations; long beds and short, crew cabs and standard, fleetside and stepside, two wheel dr…
Last reply by XP715, -
- 3 replies
- 844 views
ADELAIDE, Australia - An Australian farmer held hostage in Mali for 12 days by a gang of men who had posed as an online love interest has urged others to be careful when seeking romance on the Internet. Des Gregor, 56, traveled to the West African nation last month to meet his supposed bride, whom he had met on the Internet, and collect a dowry of gold bars worth $85,000. But when he arrived, the wheat and sheep farmer was abducted by a gang of armed bandits who bound him, beat him with a machete and stole his cash and credit cards. Article continues: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20244273/?GT1=10252
Last reply by MGZ06, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 20 replies
- 2.1k views
... a 1971 Benz 280SE 4.5 Just trying to size this car up.
Last reply by Camino LS6, -
-
- 2 replies
- 1.1k views
Does anybody have connections or know someone that can look up the service history on an '02 Ford Explorer? I just bought this truck and the rear liftgate needs some attention. I have heard a rumor that there may be a relevant recall, but I'm not sure how to find out. I would like to be educated before I go into a dealership. I'm also curious about the maintenance history of the vehicle.
Last reply by Chevy Nick, -
- 4 replies
- 951 views
I'm going to Italy next semester from January through April for our 4th year architecture study abroad trip. I'm getting excited about it, but I still have a lot of preparing to do before I leave. I have the passport all taken care of, and our class is getting Visas in mid-October. We'll be primarily in Rome, but we'll also take trips around Italy and we get some free time off to travel to other countries if we choose. Anyway, I'm just wondering in general from people who have been to Italy or Europe what it's like? Any tips or things I should know/avoid? I've heard you have to buy a power adapter since their outlets run on a 220V wattage. Also, do ATM cards here i…
Last reply by trinacriabob, -
- 4 replies
- 760 views
Hello, I am looking for an Aura or a Fusion/Milan for my sister. She has narrowed her car search down to those three choices and I was wondering if anyone here worked for a dealer that had any in Michigan.
Last reply by Z-06, -
- 11 replies
- 1.2k views
what are you looking forward to the most that HASN'T been shown, unvieled, or let out of office settings... aka known rumors, not things most everyone knows, like not the new bu, the camaro, and other "promises". i, myself, would say two, since it's my post , the next corvette motor, and the NG Impala. others in the list would be the other zetas NG cadillacs "UV8" i guess 3V engines count a buick HALO car you?
Last reply by Sixty8panther, -
- 24 replies
- 1.9k views
Noticed the latest Trade sitting in the living room, so I read through it. Some interesting vehicles in it. I'm used to just seeing 80's junk in it... 1970 Plymouth Road Runner, matching numbers, mint condition, multiple show winner. $39,000, OBO. 1970 Chevrolet Camaro, 4 speed, partially completed. $7000, OBO. 1935 Plymouth touring sedan, with title, can be restored. $3900, OBO. 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS, 396, auto, a/c, bucket seats, console, new interior, 42k miles, fresh original engine, fresh trans. $16,900. 1965 Chevy II Nova station wagon, 4 door, restoration started. $2500. 1960 Ford Thunderbird, 2 door, rare 430 V8, auto, a/c, bucket seats, unrestored…
Last reply by Cory Wolfe, -
- 9 replies
- 1.1k views
... to buy another new GM. It seems Pontiac will be getting a G8 wagon according to what I've read. That, and the Ute are both serious contenders.
Last reply by K.C., -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 67 replies
- 4.6k views
My brother who works for the NRO just called me, he said the Secret Service has just been assigned to guard Delaware's Senator Joe Biden. I wonder why?
Last reply by Northstar, -
-
- 16 replies
- 1.3k views
To borrow a euphemism from our outgoing administration, "major combat operations have ceased" and the wagon is back together other than some minor details. So tomorrow the mess gets cleaned up and I will start moving the other vehicles around to more workable positions. I'll leave a bay open to finish up the odds and ends on the wagon. Nice to finally be at this point.
Last reply by knightfan26917, -
Looks Like I Have A New Job
by Guest Josh- 11 replies
- 964 views
It seems as if I will be making it switch on over to T-Mo. Sprint has told me that my job is safe, but during my search I've come across this, which is a position I do not see myself passing up.
Last reply by Paolino, -
- 16 replies
- 1.5k views
Well I will be off to my love fest with Opel this week and wonders of wonders my flight is still on time out of Philly today. I just checked. Opel über alles!
Last reply by 76ChevyTrucker, -
- 7 replies
- 887 views
Well one month before final payment on the LSS, "someone" decided to key the LSS..............one month later they keyed it again and threw something on the paint that made the color under the clearcoat darken..............really looks like $h!! . then a week later they decided to key it yet again and gas cap was off and hanging . yes I know who it is, it took awhile to figure out, its a past girlfriend with an axe to grind but shes out of control, known for crazy stunts........but I never expected this and no! I did not burn her, in fact I always considered her a great friend and am more hurt than angry . anyhow, forget all that, its time for…
Last reply by capriceman, -
- 14 replies
- 1.6k views
My sister was rear-ended by an Eyewitness News truck late Friday night while merging onto a local highway. After the initial impact, the car was pushed sideways and eventually off the road completely. Thankfully, my sister is fine. Unfortunately, my car wasn't so lucky. The left rear quarter and entire driver's side underwent severe damage as a result of the initial impact. The suspension underwent minor to moderate damage and at least one of the right wheels was bent upon impact with the curb. Notable replacements will/would include both left taillamps, the gas tank, one or both of the right-side wheels, and the left-side mirror. I'm not sure if the dr…
Last reply by Mike The Canadian, -
- 11 replies
- 1.1k views
against the 9-3 SS... I guess GM's epsilon platform realy lives up to the 5 star crash test rating!
Last reply by TurboRush, -
- 4 replies
- 927 views
This morning, my friends and I were witness to one of the coolest things in my area for some time. The local mothballed coal fired plant called Lakeview, a long-standing waterfront landmark in Toronto's west end, had its smoke stacks toppled! It looked surreal in person. They fell in a semi-slow-motion way, with a loud thud and plumes of smoke. Check out the videos shot by CTV News : http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTV...hub=TorontoHome
Last reply by Sixty8panther, -
- 8 replies
- 1.1k views
My friend just bought a dark grey 2006 4.0l v6 5-speed Mustang. The shift knob top rotates fairly freely. I was taking it for a little drive, and tried to shift from first to second without fully gripping the shifter - I just sort of put my hand on the top right side like I do in the Cobalt. This should work since you're pulling it down and left to go to 2nd. However, the knob rotated a full 180, and my hand slipped off the shifter. Nothing bad happened from this - I just thought I should relate what is wrong. He said he's taken it in to the dealer to ask about it, and they said it's supposed to rotate, to "accomodate different grip styles". It'…
Last reply by ocnblu, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 5 followers
- 8 replies
- 6.4k views
Years ago, GM made this great ad for the B-Body Chevy Impala. The question is, what car, from any brand, would qualify for this advertisement today? Sound off below.
Last reply by riviera74, -
-
- 11 replies
- 1.1k views
Company paid for it so I took the opportunity to come down to LA and get some continuing education credits at the AIA (read "geek") convention. SENSORY OVERLOAD..not the convention but LA, rather. The convention is at the Convention Center downtown. All of the hotel prices were high in the immediate area, so I stayed in El Segundo (by LAX) where you can take 2 subway/light rail cars (Green Line to Blue Line) and get to downtown for a pittance. This is the first time I have ever been in South Central! An eye opening experience. All the houses have bars on windows. Also, this historically African American area is almost fully Hispanic at this point judging from th…
Last reply by The O.C., -
- 0 replies
- 637 views
New Broadband Automotive series is looking for two hosts for immediate casting. Candidates should be well versed in various automotive topics, and can range from those who can speak intelligently about cars, and the automotive / motorsports field, to someone who knows their way around a shop and takes a hands on approach and isn't afraid to get their hands dirty. Please apply to [email protected] with a headshot and resume. Links to any online reels are strongly encouraged. Casting will be held on Wednesday September 28th and Thursday the 29th. Time and location of casting will be sent to you once you submit your headshot and resume. Candidates should come cam…
Last reply by MattDavisWood, -
- 1 follower
- 8 replies
- 1.4k views
...that when you try to figure out what you're looking at, you get a rather shocking and detailed instant horror flick. If you don't know what I'm talking about, take a look at his avatar. If you still don't know what I'm talking about, just watch it a little longer. http://pong.server2vh.com/~cheers/forums/i...owtopic=143&hl= It's so horrific, it made me laugh. :lol:
Last reply by BlkHhr104, -
- 7 replies
- 1.1k views
Why is it that this story conjures up images in my mind of primped-up, A.D.D. chimps with knives for finger nails? In any event, despite the serious nature of the event, I still chuckled at what floated through my imagination. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7944596.stm My favourite part: "Clothes and shoes were abandoned in the street as women tried to escape the melee." Either it's difficult to run in high heels, or it was an excuse to say, "LET'S GET NAKED!" ... sadly, I'm thinking the former.
Last reply by Camino LS6, -
- 16 replies
- 1.4k views
Me. Yep good ol annoying Capriceman. I thought i was good at recovery. And with Ice/snow and a Rwd V8 Caprice sitting there i decide to go sliding down empty sidestreets and stuff. Well As i was going to fast I started drifting then countersteered some, hit gas, the car reacts totaly different then what i predicted. Im going side ways on a sheet of ice at around 25 down a normal narrow Suburb side street. everything i do cant slow it down or change its direction. once the car decides to stop, my front is in a snow bank on a curb. I felt like a total ass to because my buddy in the car was laughing at me. I throw it in [R] and nothing but slipage. So me and him get ou…
Last reply by XP715, -
Losing Another Pet
by Guest Josh- 17 replies
- 1.5k views
I left my house yesterday with the intentions of enjoying a weekend with fellow Solstice owners in Canton, Ohio. I arrived on the scene, meeted and greated with the 20+ Solstice owners that were in attendance at Poncho's Southwestern in Canton and headed back to the hotel. Luckily, there is a night club/bar connected to the hotel that was open. I walk in, and naturally the first bartender to capture my attention gets the duty of serving me Bud Lights all evening. Upon sitting there and chatting I found out that Erin (such a CUTIE!) is 21 and goes to school, etc. Then for some reason pets came up. We talked about them and how long we've had 'em. My cat Tucky we got f…
-
- 41 replies
- 4k views
So recently I decided I needed to lose some weight. My genes make it very likely for me to have high blood pressure and high cholesteral, and as I recently hit 215 lbs this spring I noticed I had started to feel like crap. I went to the doctor for a physical and sure enough the high BP had hit and my cholesteral was on the border. At 5'9" I was a relatively healthy 175 about 3 years ago. My metabolism has obviously slowed since high school, I started drinking beer more often, and I just didn't have enough time in my life to make myself healthy meals. I had a part time job that I was working at one or two afternoons a week that I let go a few months ago. With the …
Last reply by red, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 56 replies
- 5.3k views
It's a Looong read! So, I lost the friendship of someone that I honestly thought was my best friend over the course of the last month and a half. My former friend's name is Dustin to start off, and we were friends for six years; all through high school and up until this year. I had always questioned his orientation due to things he did, tried to do to me, and what not. Of course, this person was my one "exception to the rule" but I never did anything for my own obvious reasons. Anyway, after an interesting ride back one evening from a local dirt racing track, I had gotten the answer I had wanted. Yes, he was/is a bit of a closet case. One evening around a month …
Last reply by MyerShift, -
-
- 7 replies
- 999 views
wisdom teeth extracted ~1230. it's ~330 now. starting to get sore a little, but not feeling to bad... could be the pain killers still in me?
Last reply by loki, -
- 12 replies
- 1.3k views
So uh huh I was at the Saturn lot this afternoon, killing time checking out the Vue there (ha). They have a two-tiered lot. I parked on the upper level, checked out some vehicles, then went down to the lower level. After checking out an orange Vue Redline, I trudged back up top... only to discover my dad and his wife checking out the cars! I said "may I help you folks?" :AH-HA_wink: Stepmom likes the Impala SS and Trailblazer SS (so does dad), but they are too expensive. Of the Saturns, she'd rather have a Vue AWD, but dad is leaning toward an Aura (he likes the price of the XE and the fuel mileage ratings). I bet they get a Vue, ha. I was checking them out becau…
Last reply by K.C., -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 4 replies
- 970 views
It seems to me that are quite a few 'pinned' topics at the top of the lounge section. Perhaps a bit of spring cleaning might be in order? Just a thought.
Last reply by daves87rs, -
-
- 0 replies
- 982 views
[source: MotorAuthority] Lotus reveals new photos of Evora ahead of June launch Many Celebrities on the Waiting List The wraps first came off the Lotus Evora 2+2 GT back in July 2008 but despite the car looking production-ready Lotus engineers had plenty of fine tuning to complete before the car could finally go on sale. Then, almost nine months later, Lotus finally confirmed the production specifications for the Evora and announced a launch date for this May. That date got bumped to June, but the car is finally on its way - for Europe at least. To ramp up excitement for the launch, Lotus has released a new set of images of the Evora, reve…
Last reply by Z-06, -
- 2 replies
- 658 views
* Subaru seems to have the “love” market cornered these days, but that wasn’t always the case, as evident in these 4 “love-related” vintage ads…. http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/23/automotive-daily-95/ (The 4 old ads featured Tuesday had friends, help & service in mind; to see ‘em, visit the home page & choose “Automotive Daily” from the drop down menu on the right-hand side!) Speaking of love, I’m not alone in enjoying evenings by fires … or am I part of a dying breed!? http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/23/daily-dose-theory-thu-14/ Finally, I’ve never taken a train cross country, but maybe someday. Anyone else love old train cars, like t…
Last reply by knightfan26917, -
- 13 replies
- 1.7k views
http://videos.streetfire.net/recentvideos/...88f01445abc.htm
Last reply by FloydHendershot, -
- 1 follower
- 2 replies
- 959 views
Let's start by saying that I love my GTI. Maybe I'm not as smitten with it as I was when I bought it, but I still genuinely like the car a lot. Generally, when I've had a car for nearly a year, the attraction has waned like the lover you forced yourself to marry because of the accidental child your loins produced. This isn't the case this go around likely due to the fact that it's not a Toyota Avalon. Oh, the embarrassment of telling people you bought a Toyota Avalon at the age of 23... I can't wait to become the average age of the typical Avalon buyer just so I can forget about actually buying one. That car, however, did have one thing going for it: Guaranteed reliab…
Last reply by Frisky Dingo, -
- 4 replies
- 874 views
I have a 2013 Buick LaCrosse and I've noticed that whenever the low fuel light comes on, the amount of chimes is random. I either get 2 rounds of 4 chimes, or one round of 5, 6, or 7. Is there any reason behind this that anyone knows of?
Last reply by Paolino, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 10 replies
- 1.2k views
Every month at our firmwide meetings, we have a quiz or a contest. Well, in September, they had a "building name and architect" quiz for buildings across the world...I won with 46 out of 50 correct. The executive assistant to the Pres hands me a pouch. It had an IPOD Nano. People go: "ooooh" but I don't know what to do with it. I'm going to Montreal on Saturday. I want to put songs I have on my computer plus some selected songs from CDs. Is it easy to do? How does one do it at their computer at work? Can I listen to these songs from a rental car? Please help me out since I have always been a "late adopter" of technological innovation (as if this wasn't alre…
-
-
- 8 replies
- 926 views
Hey gents and ladies (where's gmpg these days?) I'd like to think I'm fairly smart, but I'm always a "late adopter" (marketing term) when it comes to technology, for the pricing and for me to "get over" my lack of understanding the new technology. (Duh, I bought a 3800 OHV V6). That being said, I'm using my tax refunds to buy new hardware. Some brief questions: 1) Are the HP Pavilion desktops with Intel Dual Core or Quad Core reliable machines? Any pluses or minuses? What kinds of limitations to their use could I encounter by limiting the size of the hard drive or RAM? (I will not be getting a laptop, though my friend says they're ideal for a coffeehouse person…
Last reply by trinacriabob, -
- 1 follower
- 25 replies
- 2.2k views
I want to know the demographics of C&G in this regard...
Last reply by bobo, -
- 1 follower
- 3 replies
- 796 views
Last reply by RjION, -
- 14 replies
- 2.2k views
Discuss.
Last reply by Sixty8panther, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 5 followers
- 12 replies
- 1.3k views
The Nova seems more current in thinking. Recent cars have smaller turbo engines for emissions and economy, plus better handling with less weight in the nose. The old school way was more displacement and don't worry about the understeer! Would anyone put a turbo 4 into a classic musclecar? SEMA Nova 2.0T e12 LS7 V8 e12 3.5L Gremlin 401-XR
Last reply by Frisky Dingo, -
-
- 3 replies
- 1.2k views
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!
Last reply by loki, -
LT4!
by Camino LS6- 14 replies
- 1.5k views
Check out this auction! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Pontiac-Fir...1QQcmdZViewItem
Last reply by Camino LS6, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 1 follower
- 36 replies
- 3.9k views
After riding the TEST TRACK ride at EPCOT a little over a week ago, the wife and I cruised around the showroom looking at what GM had on display. She liked the Ming Blue Buick Lucerne CXL V6 a lot and hated the maroon Chevy HHR 2LT. I really liked the Saturn AURA XR - but she likes the Lucerne more. So I ask for your opinion on this matter. Which do you think is the better buy/car??? Feel free to post your thoughts in a reply after voting. And TIA!!!
Last reply by Flybrian, -
-
- 1 follower
- 0 replies
- 1.7k views
Just in case, you have not seen this video, yet. Worth a watch of Luciano Rupolo and his collection of Italian cars.
Last reply by 57caddy, -
- 6 followers
- 10 replies
- 2.5k views
Am I the only one who looks at this and thinks, I would believe an Oldsmobile badge on this?
Last reply by oldshurst442, -
- 14 replies
- 1.2k views
If you caught on right away... my dog Lucky died. He's been struggling for the past few days and he finally couldn't hold on any longer. You know... I'm mixed, as far as emotions. I'm devastated that he's gone, yet I'm angry. Mostly at my parents for only contributing to his death. They refused to take him to a vet saying that they couldn't afford it. I mean... what if it were me? Would they not be able to afford it then, either? Come on... He was my dog and I loved him. Wasn't that enough? They said this for a long, long time saying that there was nothing to be done and that he couldn't be saved. That was over 5 f@#king months ago. What's their excuse. I just wish I had …
Last reply by Sixty8panther, -
- 5 replies
- 1.2k views
So Im bored today, and browsing Youtube.. Some dude in Europe chopped the back of a euro "Pontiac TransSport (aka Lumina APV)!
Last reply by Detroit-diesel, -
-
- 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, -
-
- 1 follower
- 5 replies
- 6.9k views
Anybody ever heard of this before? I stumbled across this today and it sounds pretty cool...I wish GM would have produced it. The Lumina Z50 idea was born in 1988 and was a Chevy Lumina with a 305 V8, AWD, and a five speed transmission. It would have had 285 hp and 280 lb ft of torque.
Last reply by Blake Noble, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 1 follower
- 43 replies
- 3.5k views
I've been looking through the site logs a bit and we have a good number of people who log in but never post. How about some of you lurkers stop by and say "Hi"? We can't be *that* scary.
Last reply by Satty, -
-
Lust
by Camino LS6- 19 replies
- 2.3k views
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Pontiac-Tra...sspagenameZWDVW
Last reply by Camino LS6, -
- 7 replies
- 1.1k views
Was when Bob Lutz saw it and deemed it "queerer than a Smart".
Last reply by regfootball, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 17 replies
- 2.7k views
<iframe width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gtW68HiGDkc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Last reply by knightfan26917, -
-
- 24 replies
- 2.4k views
Yup, a curse. Let me explain. I have never thought much of luxury cars - they just aren't my thing. And, now that performance has become so closely associated with luxury, non-luxury performance cars are nearly extinct. Ticks me off.
Last reply by knightfan26917, -
- 9 replies
- 1.5k views
Continue to read here... GREAT LAKES CRUISE CO., 888/891-0203; www.greatlakescruising.com Eight-day cruise from Milwaukee to Toronto aboard Le Levant from $3,599 per person, double. one of the tours available: Chicago, Illinois to Toronto, Ontario
Last reply by RichW5, -
- 16 replies
- 1.4k views
" Soon these days shall pass away For our freedom we must pay All our words and deeds are carried on the wind In the ground our bodies lay here we'll stay."
Last reply by Blake Noble, -
It got interesting towards the end, but my beloved Tigers beat the chickenhawks. No 1 in the country? Maybe, they've been unappreciated in the voting all year. God I love college football.
Last reply by 04monteintimidator, -
- 5 replies
- 1k views
http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=8312724 BANGALORE (Reuters) - A U.S. federal court's ruling in a patent infringement case could threaten sales of Microsoft Corp's popular word processing application. microsoft (ABC News Photo Illustration) A Texas district court on Tuesday ruled in favor of Canadian software firm i4i Ltd and filed an injunction preventing Microsoft from selling the 2003 and 2007 versions of Word. The patent relates to XML, or extensible markup language, which is used to manipulate a document's content and architecture separately. Apart from Microsoft's Word, XML is used by other word processing applications such as OpenOffice. Th…
Last reply by daves87rs, -
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, -
- 1 follower
- 10 replies
- 2.1k views
ape of the zoo queen elizabeth fukc the great satan and lay egg this egg hatch and Canada wa;s born. stupid baby form the eggn give bak our clay we will crush u lik a skull of pig. America greattst countrey
Last reply by FAPTurbo, -
- 3 replies
- 1.2k views
Found this in the Hemmings eWeekly newsletter.. One for the Rust Belt See, what goes around really does come around. Word comes to us of Mack Trucks Inc.’s plans to move its highway truck production from its New River Valley plant in Virginia to that traditional stronghold of the Bulldog (and classic vehicles in general), Macungie, Pennsylvania. The big rigs will be built alongside construction and trash trucks that are already assembled in Macungie, in a factory that’s nearly across the street from the onetime Mack museum in the same town. It’s a reversal of the timeworn practice of shifting such manufacturing jobs to the South. The New River Valley plant, inciden…
Last reply by Oracle of Delphi, -
- 2 replies
- 1.6k views
So I missed this in October but so did many others I suspect. A 4th installment in the beloved Mad Max series, MAD MAX 4 FURY ROAD! Features a Bad Ass Holden Ute! http://www.madmaxmovies.com/mad-max-4-fury-road/fury-road-cars/fx-holden-ute/index.html The Interceptor http://www.madmaxmovies.com/mad-max-4-fury-road/fury-road-cars/fury-road-interceptor/index.html Charese Theron is in the movie, new images of her online being bald for the movie and it is being filmed in Australia! Looking forward to this bad ass movie. I hope they do the franchise proud! Interesting Cast: The lovely blonde from Transformers is in the movie too I see. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt139219…
Last reply by G. David Felt, -
- 10 replies
- 1.2k views
Into a... The Ram got a bit irritating both as a vehicle and in the mileage department (14.5mpg average over 280mi). Early impressions of this Freestyle are that its roomy, very comfortable, puts out respectable performance, and gives a nice view of the road without being perched too high. Nissan needs to reverse engineer this CVT because its surprisingly smoooooth and graceful in performance, not curiously 'hunting' like the Murano. Designwise, like a depressed Taurus wagon, but not too bad at all. On a humorous note, the guy I always deal with at Enterprise mentioned he also had two Sonatas and then quickly said, "But I wouldn't do that to you guys. Those things are…
Last reply by sciguy_0504, -
- 9 replies
- 2k views
LSx conversion kits are now available for 73-77 A-bodies.
Last reply by daves87rs, -
- 1 follower
- 6 replies
- 1.1k views
<div><object width="576" height="324"><param name="movie" value="http://d.yimg.com/nl/techticker/site/player.swf"></param><param'>http://d.yimg.com/nl/techticker/site/player.swf"></param><param name="flashVars" value="vid=25205319&browseCarouselUI=hide&"></param><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed width="576" height="324" allowFullScreen="true" src="http://d.yimg.com/nl/techticker/site/player.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="vid=25205319&browseCarouselUI=hide&"></embed></object&g…
Last reply by Croc, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 44 replies
- 3.3k views
ny times
Last reply by regfootball, -
-
- 17 replies
- 1.8k views
Well I finally decided to get myself a new pair of shoes. The cheap ones from, I think Target that were bought for me as a gift barely lasted a year. I've never owned a pair of shoes where the bottom of the shoe wore down to the point where a hold developed on one shoe. I could feel the damn ground under me. Sucked real hard when it rained. Plus they have holes by the toes and the soul is starting to separate on the right shoe. One of the few nice things about Lawrence is that New Balance has a factory, and a factory outlet here. New Balance is IIRC the only major shoe company that manufactures any of its products in the states. Some of their low end stuff is made in Ch…
Last reply by cletus8269, -
- 20 replies
- 1.9k views
I thought this would be a great topic. Not preaching or anything, this is just a place to tell everyone of the things you bought today or any day in the future, made in the USA. Tonight, I bought a metal bed frame. On the side of the box, it says MADE IN USA. So, I just thought I would start that out. Who's next?
Last reply by XP715, -
- 4 replies
- 1k views
I was over to the Barnes & Noble today, looking at magazines of different genres, and the September, 2009 issue of Hot Rod caught my eye. They have a big tribute article to Pontiac, and some really cool artwork involving new ideas for customizing older Chevys. I am primarily thinking of Camino with this thread, but of course I think everyone else here would love it, too. Check it out. Also, for behind-closed-doors Design Center photo hounds like me, the newest issue of Collectible Automobile has a fantastic spread on the '73-'77 Pontiac A-body cars, LeMans, GTO, Can Am and Grand Am. Some of the design proposals are damn scrumptious!
Last reply by cletus8269, -
- 12 replies
- 1.4k views
I was just curious which magazines you guys subscribe to and which is your favorite. I have Automobile, Car And Driver and Motortrend. My favorite is Motortrend (Car and Driver took a nosedive).
Last reply by Cory Wolfe, -
- 8 replies
- 1.2k views
I am almost done with the 2010 Recount of my ad collection. Done to date: Chrysler (944), Ford (1347) and GM (3444) are done, and the independants are mostly sorted & awaiting counting (est: 350), then the dreary foreign ads will be the only thing left (est (200). That's a total of around 6300 ads. Yes, I'll get to those request in short order. I went thru maybe a 16-ft tall stack of National Geographics and de-bound them to get clean, full-sheet ads out. Those are all processed..... but being 'in the groove', I am eyeballing a 16-in stack of Motor Trends & C&Ds from '02-08. Lots of decent, performance-oriented ads there, and my post -say- 1990 ad count is pa…
Last reply by balthazar, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 4 replies
- 987 views
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6pUMlPBMQA You got to check this out... very interesting in a Jetson's kind of way. Too bad the "future" wasn't even a third of what this Disney movie predicted.
Last reply by PurdueGuy, -
-
- 3 replies
- 1k views
I just found out Mormons wear Magic Underpants that non-Mormons aren't even supposed to know about.
Last reply by Flybrian, -
- 0 replies
- 1k views
Found this funny..the Urban Word of the Day for today.. August 12: Magic Toaster A derogatory term describing an un-savvy computer users view of what a computer is. Why my magic toaster no come on? I plug in, but no toast.
Last reply by Robert Hall, -
- 9 replies
- 1.2k views
test drove an 08 Magnum again yesterday and remembered why i like them as much as I do. I'm getting sick of driving in tall cars and want something low slung again. And the utility, yeah. The way the clamshell hatch opens, perfect for getting to your cargo. With the 08 interior updates in tan, a livable interior! Not a vessel of death! And just when i might like it, they kill it. Good values on the lot, BTW. Very affordable. Really also makes a good case for the cool wagons like the CTS wagon and G8 wagon.
Last reply by Camino LS6, -
Mail trucks
by loki-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 19 replies
- 1.9k views
the wiki on the "Grumman LLV" says it uses the iron duke and sits on an s-10 platform... why doesn't GM come up with an updated model with say... a 1.8L - 2.2L maybe with BAS model to replace these? I heard that the gov't has a test facility for new models on NPR. this would give GM some sure business and reduce gov't gas waste. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_LLV
Last reply by daves87rs, -
-
- 4 replies
- 789 views
I present to you my weekend, which consisted of replacing my spark plugs and wires as well as those on my father's car. I must compliment GM Powertrain in the design of the 4.0l Aurora V8. On the surface, looks hard beyond the even row of plugs which are right up front on the aluminum block... However, the ends have these nifty little pulltabs that allow easy removal... And the odd-numbered plugs that look impossible to replace because they're mounted behind and below the coil pack (which itself has several control module above it) is extrodinarily easy because the coil pack can be unplugged and unbolted in minutes... Total time from hood pop to hood shut (inclu…
Last reply by capriceman, -
- 3 followers
- 26 replies
- 2.4k views
So, here's the rules: everyone posts three words at a time and we all make a story, sentence by sentence. This can go on and on as long as everyone keeps adding onto it. I will start: Everyone loves a...
Last reply by SalesmanSean, -
- 10 replies
- 1.2k views
I've read it all, it's black and white The spectrum made a shade I like. The crimson rays are ruby bright Technicolor light. Red! I want red, there's no substitute for red. Red! Paint it red, green ain't mean compared to red. You don't know what it does to me, My crimson intensity I'm haunted by the mystery, The mystey of red. Red knocks 'em dead, Some like it hot, I like it read. Red is my lover, got it covered Red is my number, sure as a coma Red is my drummer, and I hear red thunder Move over brother, Red's a motherfu...(cker) (Red! Red!) Thats' what I said... (Red! Red!) Come on to bed (Red! Red!) Gimme' that expensive sprea…
Last reply by balthazar, -
- 8 replies
- 1.1k views
Teen soils self after deputy surprises him "Right as his hand goes to check my handle, I kick the door open," Taylor said. "I said, 'You'd better stop right there! Police!' I'm not kidding, it was quiet as can be, and I heard …" http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7052985...ls-himself.html
Last reply by G. David Felt, -
- 7 followers
- 27 replies
- 2.6k views
Hellllllllo ladies and gents(actually not sure if I have run into any ladies here..lol) Well I've done this one other time somewhere else and I thought it was a fun idea because everybody seems to like to tout their favorite truck as "the best" but that isn't true at all. They all have highs and lows but if put together you could make the perfect truck. What pieces off of what trucks would you put together to make your perfect half ton truck. Which engine, cab, transmission, bed, color, infotainment, interior configuration, etc. would you put together to make your perfect truck? Everybody's situation is different so some may want the GM 6.2 and others may want the For…
Last reply by balthazar, -
- 11 replies
- 1.2k views
OK, I put these in response to the post about Lincoln changing the Zephyr name to MKz and thought it would be fun to have everyone else add their own Lincoln model name and description of the car: OK, so I've created the new Lincoln line up: The Mark Harris - a car with no balls The Mark Hamill - It's really popular when it comes out, but then after a few years no one buys it. The Mark Twain - It only comes in white and a lot of kids are forced to like it, but have no idea why. The Mark Vincent - People never buy the gasoline version, it gets popular when Lincoln indroduces the diesel version The Mark Wahlberg - First introduced with standard hip-hop items l…
Last reply by Sixty8panther, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 17 replies
- 1.6k views
Check out this article: Man Pays for New Truck With Loose Change 2 hours ago FRANKFORT, Ind. — Paul Brant considers himself a penny pincher, but his savings in quarters and dollar coins really paid off. Brant, 70, used more than $25,000 in change to help buy a new Dodge Ram half-ton pickup truck Friday — 13 years after buying another truck with spare change. "(The old truck) didn't have four-wheel drive, and living in the country, I figured I better get a new one to help get me through the snow," he said. Brant said he was raised to be thrifty. His father always paid in cash and saved up loose change to take vacations. Brant has been storing his change for y…
Last reply by XP715, -
-
- 4 replies
- 916 views
One option I am pondering for when my 500 lease is up this fall is to find a dirt cheap used ford freestar to drive for 2 years or so. generally, i like my vehicles to have a full center console with armrest. I do not like the narrow fold down armrests off the seats that vans typically have. the interior of many ford products has the same kind of look and plastics. i was debating if a guy could do a hack job on say, a center console from a junked 500 or say migrate the rear console of a freestyle or expedition or something into working between the front seats of the freestar? obviously developing a solid mounting system and trying to determine the proper height …
Last reply by regfootball, -
- 3 replies
- 1.1k views
Hey everyone, a few of my friends and I are tyring to get an auto club started up at school and we were thinking it would be really cool if we had a small forum type website where we could just talk about cars. Can any of the admin or anyone else in here give me some tips on how to go about that?
Last reply by NOS2006, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 27 replies
- 2.9k views
Last reply by A Horse With No Name, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 1 follower
- 7 replies
- 1.2k views
http://www.technologyreview.com/Biztech/19128/page1/ we have the technology... we can make you better. great reason ethanol isn't needed. now, we just need at least a few more refineries to spread the countries load out, and maybe even export "fuel".
Last reply by loki, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 7 replies
- 904 views
Malaysian Airlines Plane Shot Down over Ukraine Two planes have been shot down this week in the conflict, what isn't this a no-fly zone for commercial airliners?? Such a sad loss of life.
Last reply by G. David Felt, -
-
- 1 follower
- 47 replies
- 3.9k views
OK, give us a car make and model and tell us if you think the car is 'male' or 'female'. It's that easy! I'll start VW Eos - FEMALE VW Tiguan - FEMALE Pontiac G8 - Male Chrysler PT Cruiser - FEMALE Chevy Malibu - FEMALE Ford Fusion - Male and some, it's not so clear, or you think different. Let's have some fun with this!
Last reply by knightfan26917, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 2 followers
- 29 replies
- 5.8k views
Frustrated Owner Bulldozes Home Ahead Of Foreclosure Like many people, Terry Hoskins has had troubles with his bank. But his solution to foreclosure might be unique. Hoskins said he's been in a struggle with RiverHills Bank over his Clermont County home for nearly a decade, a struggle that was coming to an end as the bank began foreclosure proceedings on his $350,000 home. "When I see I owe $160,000 on a home valued at $350,000, and someone decides they want to take it – no, I wasn't going to stand for that, so I took it down," Hoskins said. View Slideshow Hoskins said the Internal Revenue Service placed liens on his carpet store and commercial property on state Rout…
Last reply by RjION, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 3 followers
- 17 replies
- 1.4k views
What a cool story. http://www.kare11.com/story/news/local/land-of-10000-stories/2015/01/01/prinsburg-pickup-chevy-bob-sportel-75/21169665/
Last reply by GMTruckGuy74, -
-
- 5 replies
- 1.1k views
Check it out: http://jalopnik.com/cars/news/respect-the-...tory-245386.php Its amazing that he lived seeing as the Viper was a convertible. If there was ever a car accident that I feared most it would be fliping an open top car.
Last reply by NOS2006, -
- 9 replies
- 1k views
article How many vaginas can one man destroy? Cripes.
Last reply by daves87rs, -
- 9 replies
- 1.1k views
PAW PAW, Mich. — A man was taken on a wild ride when his wheelchair became lodged in the grille of a semitrailer and was accidentally pushed down a highway for four miles at about 50 mph, authorities said. Article Continues: http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dl...07029/1006/NEWS
Last reply by Oracle of Delphi, -
- 3 replies
- 870 views
Last reply by NOS2006, -
- 1 follower
- 16 replies
- 2k views
Story Link Man sues BofA for "1,784 billion, trillion dollars" By Joe Rauch Joe Rauch – Fri Sep 25, 1:21 pm ET NEW YORK (Reuters) – Dalton Chiscolm is unhappy about Bank of America's customer service -- really, really unhappy. Chiscolm in August sued the largest U.S. bank and its board, demanding that "1,784 billion, trillion dollars" be deposited into his account the next day. He also demanded an additional $200,164,000, court papers show. Attempts to reach Chiscolm were unsuccessful. A Bank of America spokesman declined to comment. "Incomprehensible," U.S. District Judge Denny Chin said in a brief order released Thursday in Manhattan federal court. "He…
Last reply by mustang84, -
Man the 1 girl I consider an ex
by Guest Josh- 4 replies
- 941 views
The only one I've dated or cared for is causing me all sorts of grief and B.S. with a friend of mine. Now I know why I dont date or keep them around long enough to care for them.
