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
-
2 questions 1 2
by Camino LS6-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 71 replies
- 6k views
1. Have you ever divested yourself of all,most, or many of your material possessions? 2. Have you ever made a complete shift in the direction of your life? Career, personal,social, or otherwise? Tell the story.
Last reply by Camino LS6, -
-
-
- 29 replies
- 6k views
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupe/...pes_comparison/ It was a pretty fair comparison I think. Both are hella powerful, the GTO is a bit farter to 60 since it's lighter, but the Charger handles better, and is easier to get the power out. Goat is cheaper but the Charger has more standard equipment and performance mods. GTO has a nicer interior design, but the Charger is roomier, more practicle, and has things the Goat doesn't. Charger loooks badass...th GTO doesn't. "The Charger is the obvious choice--the best musclecar for the job. Not only does it look the part--no other V-8-powered American sedan appears as ominous--but it plays the part with an involving drivi…
Last reply by Camino LS6, -
my fat ass 1 2
by ocnblu-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 65 replies
- 6k views
Is it any wonder we as Americans are lard asses? Not more than half an hour ago, I was able to order a Papa John's pizza online... medium pepperoni & black olive, baked well done, without getting off my ass. The little nerdy white kid brought it to my door and now I am stuffing my face with a delicious, hot, fattening concoction. And it's only going to get worse. Hey Papa John: good luck finding your old Z/28. I did my small part.
Last reply by daves87rs, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 46 replies
- 6k views
Inspired by the top 3 rock n' roll songs thread, list 5 to 10 (or whatever you feel like) rock songs that get on your nerves. They may not necessarily be bad songs, just overplayed and overhyped. BTO - Takin' Care of Business Aerosmith - Dude Looks Like a Lady (I like Aerosmith...but I hate this song) Steppenwolf - Born to Be Wild AC/DC - Back in Black Black Sabbath - Iron Man Ozzy - Crazy Train Metallica - Enter Sandman Jane's Addiction - Jane Says Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again The only two I can't stand are Takin' Care of Business and Dude Looks Like a Lady, but I get really tired of hearing all of them on the radio.
Last reply by ocnblu, -
-
- 58 replies
- 6k views
So after sitting at the shop for over a week, they finally looked over the Intrepid. For those of you who don't know, it's been parked in the driveway since late November, when on our way home we could hear the timing chains contacting things they shouldn't because they were so loose. So it rested quietly for the winter, besides when I went out to start it, until I could get it fixed. I got a call around 2 telling me to come down to the shop. What they showed me was that the oil was milky...which meant that the headgasket had failed. How long ago it failed I'm not sure, but odds are it's been long enough to do damage. This, coupled with the fact that it needs timing cha…
Last reply by Intrepidation, -
- 87 replies
- 6k views
First and foremost, Starbucks is a stomping ground for losers involved in multi-level marketing....Amway, Quixtar, etc. These people are the bottom of the cesspool and it's too bad they have to bother people wanting to enjoy a cup at Starbucks or peruse books at B&N. About 1 year ago, I had an Americanized Hispanic guy start chatting me up at a Starbucks about 2 miles from my place. About the fifth question is what do you do and where? I tell him I don't disclose that and since his "sequence" and "approach" is so familiar and proceeded to go off on him. He hadn't EVEN ordered a drink! Most of these people are such zeroes...they're stringing together all kinds o…
Last reply by ShadowDog, -
- 58 replies
- 6k views
GM or non GM, nice cars and nice photography. Let's post some interesting stuff. Local GTI above...
Last reply by FUTURE_OF_GM, -
- 63 replies
- 6k views
The title says it all.
Last reply by K.C., -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 70 replies
- 6k views
As I'm sure you guys know by now, it's been a rough year for me financially. There simply isn't any work. I've hung on about as long as I could, but things have reached the breaking point and I have to get something going. So,this is what I think I'll do tomorrow. The plan is to put all of my vehicles up for sale and withdraw the last driveable one when the time comes. That means I'll end up keeping the Silverado, the wagon, or the Blazer for a bit. I'm thinking of pricing them like this: Blazer - $2,000 (not negotiable) Mothertruck - $4,500 including thousands in new parts Camino + parts Camino + thousands in new parts for resto $4,500 Wagon - $4,500 Jag - $1,500 …
Last reply by Camino LS6, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 80 replies
- 6k views
Well today is national coming out day.....who knew? I just saw it was today in someone's blog. Anyone? Anyone? Bueler? Hehe.....Nos? (calm down Nos, Im kidding :P Its just sort of the never ending joke.)
Last reply by Croc, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 2 followers
- 67 replies
- 6k views
Here we go... Seen a lot of new Focuses lately, but yesterday was the first time I saw one on the road with significant front-end damage.
Last reply by A Horse With No Name, -
-
- 1 follower
- 60 replies
- 5.9k views
"I personally believe... that U.S. Americans are unable to do so... because... "Uh... some people out there in our nation don't have maps... "And... uh... I believe that our education, like such as in South Africa and... uh... the Iraq, everywhere, like, such as... "And I believe that they should... "Our education over here in the U.S. should help the U.S... uh... "Or, should help South Africa and should help the Iraq and the Asian countries... "So we will be able to build up our future... for our [children]."
Last reply by Lamar, -
What if 1 2
by Camino LS6-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 64 replies
- 5.9k views
...things don't get better?
Last reply by knightfan26917, -
-
- 73 replies
- 5.9k views
she's smart, sexy, funny, a nympho, and plays video games here are some pictures from our weekend. enjoy fellas, and let me know what you think...
Last reply by Black and Blue Landscaper, -
- 65 replies
- 5.9k views
BAD: I will not be able to take my Oldsmobile Super-88 on that roadtrip to Tulsa, OK GOOD: I will probably be driving a 1959 Buick those 3200 miles instead. BAD: It's not a Hardtop, Electra or even an Invicta... GOOD: It is the rarest body style of all 1959 Buicks. Two Door Sedan. Only came in LeSabre. BAD: I don't own it YET. GOOD: There's a good chance I will by the end of February. BAD: it's refrigerator white GOOD: I think I'll paint it "arrest me yellow". I'm talking lemon yellow, clean, bright bold, loud yellow. '70 GSX yellow! more details to come soon....
Last reply by Sixty8panther, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 5 followers
- 28 replies
- 5.9k views
I was thinking about this the other day about cars that I miss.. options that should be still in cars, or even styling cues U miss, but manufacturers did away with them. RULES: Format will be One or Two things. As in 1) "A Car" (not an entire brand tho) 2) "A Option" 3) MUST BE REALISTIC.. and be capable of actually making money for the company. No FANTASY U can do either or both.. but no more than 6 Sentences about the car or option and what made it great. This is a "piggy back..." So we can't say the same option, but we can say the same car ####################################################### I'll Start: 1) The Humm…
Last reply by Cmicasa the Great, -
-
- 66 replies
- 5.9k views
Now that I'm home for the holidays, my neighbor came over yesterday with a basket full of fresh ripe tomatoes that she brought back from Florida on Friday. Those tomatoes smelled like they do when I pick them out of my garden in July. Yesterday I left my gated community and headed for the Little Italy section of Wilmington and went straight to M. Fierro & Sons to pick up some mozzarella cheese. (Open on Saturdays in December) Today I had a plate full of sliced tomatoes on a bed of sliced mozzarella cheese sprinkled with a nice balsamic vinegar, it was to die for. Link to M. Fierro & Sons to see their products, which are excellent and locally made below: http…
Last reply by Satty, -
- 31 replies
- 5.9k views
Camlee 6A Zero to 100 mph: 14.5 sec Street start, 5–60 mph: 6.1 sec Braking, 70–0 mph: 170 ft 22/31 mpg G6 GT 6MT Zero to 100 mph: 16.2 sec Street start, 5–60 mph: 6.5 sec Braking, 70–0 mph: 167 ft 18/27 mpg Aura XR 6A Zero to 100 mph: 16.6 sec Street start, 5–60 mph: 6.3 sec Braking, 70–0 mph: 172 ft 20/28 mpg Cobalt SS Supercharged 5MT Zero to 100 mph: 15.3 sec Street start, 5–60 mph: 6.5 sec Braking, 70–0 mph: 169 ft 22/30 mpg Ion Redline 5MT Zero to 100 mph: 15.6 sec Street start, 5–60 mph: 6.3 sec Braking, 70–0 mph: 164 ft 22/30 mpg
Last reply by ponchoman49, -
- 1 follower
- 19 replies
- 5.9k views
The Year Is: 1989 The year is 1989. You're a snow plow contractor and you've been noticing an uptick in the number of people with smaller lots and driveways that your full sized pickup doesn't fit in so well. You hate to turn down good business, but your current solution is lacking in traction. You decide to try a midsized or smaller SUV for these smaller jobs and see how it works out. Besides, you still have your full sized truck for big jobs so it's not like this one is going to be clearing any airport runways or anything. But then again, that is a lot of square footage... 1989 Toyota 4Runner 1989 Suzuki Sidekick 1989 Range Rover 1989 Nissan Pathfinder…
Last reply by NeonLX, -
cliffside!!! 1 2
by loki-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 62 replies
- 5.9k views
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123299459 WTF?!!!! i'm sure that was happening before.... 100 years ago, and will happen 500 years from now... it's not our fault. *trying to keep this apolitical*
Last reply by ShadowDog, -
-
- 61 replies
- 5.9k views
Just curious. List your main nationality..if your a few countries nationality...liek most evryone. Im mainly Finnish, some danish and cornish (Cornwall, England).
Last reply by trinacriabob, -
New Jersey ends car inspections next week; emissions testing still required after five years
by SAmadei- 14 replies
- 5.9k views
Whole story Here
Last reply by balthazar, -
- 61 replies
- 5.9k views
General Motors’ Pontiac Solstice and Saturn’s Sky both posted massive numbers out of the sales gates, but at least one of the two sports cars’ fortunes are flagging. According to the New York Times, sales of the curvaceous Solstice have dropped 19 percent versus last year through the end of July, and GM suddenly has a glut of Pontiac-branded roadsters on its hands—nearly five months of inventory. Conversely, its under-the-skin twin, the Saturn Sky, continues to sell well, with a one-month inventory and an actual wait time for delivery. So what’s going on here? Author Nick Bunkley seems to feel it’s a product of Saturn’s rising star in GM’s portfolio, and Pontiac’s statu…
Last reply by A Horse With No Name, -
What is your anti drug? 1 2
by Guest lance armstrong's Testicles-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 70 replies
- 5.9k views
I dont know what mine is.
Last reply by Nick, -
-
Rant Thread 1 2
by FAPTurbo-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 4 followers
- 63 replies
- 5.9k views
A hardware forum I belong to has one. Have some RAGE to post that you don't want to open a new thread for? Put it here...
Last reply by oldshurst442, -
-
- 90 replies
- 5.9k views
Here we go- wife & I have agreed it's time to go replacin' ... esp based on the fact I am looking at $4500 for my '94 F-150 (provided we use a dealer who participates, right?) - whose trade-in value according to KBB is $513. That's a travesty, IMO. The F-150 (as sad as it would make me to condemn it to crushing- my only new purchase) would go as the trade toward replacing her '03 GP SE. That's been a VG car and she still likes it, but the mileage is getting where I'd rather she was in something newer, and 1-2 more years withOUT the CARS cash is doing no one any favors here. She's not necc against some sort of smaller crossover/ SUV, but as a rule, they get worse…
Last reply by balthazar, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 8 followers
- 62 replies
- 5.9k views
Have a few days off, took a drive...beautiful sunny 75 degree day. Drove down to Tuscarawas County where I'm from and drove some backroads I haven't driven in 30 years or more.. Outside the village of Tuscarawas on a back road, I spotted what appeared to be a 1941 1940 LaSalle moldering in a yard...
Last reply by trinacriabob, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 59 replies
- 5.9k views
Linkypoo Go Jersey!
Last reply by 2005 EquinoxLS, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 2 followers
- 29 replies
- 5.9k views
If you don't like cars of today, keep it movin'. I find a lot of new cars interesting looking, and you do too....but they're damned by puny powertrains and suspensions tuned for Grandma instead of the key 18-34 demographic. Later for the fuel economy question Later for your drive wheels issues....SIXTY8! What new cars would be on your list if only they had more punch to them? You get a maximum of 15, so let's be quality with them. Go. Kia Optima (the car this topic was made for) Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr Chevy Aveo hatch (how about a Z16 Aveo?) Ford Taurus 500, whatever the hell they want to call it (Big cars need a V-8 option, period.) Hyundai Ac…
Last reply by A Horse With No Name, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 1 follower
- 70 replies
- 5.9k views
I'm not asking if you hold yourself back in terms of what you can accomplish. Instead, either online or in person, do you hold back part of your personality or thoughts or views? In other words, do people experience the _complete_ you? If you hold back ... why? Is your opinion not popular? Is a passion of yours "too weird"? Do you feel like an outcast ... or that you don't belong? If you don't hold back ... have you always been this way ... or did you experience a change that made you decide to "throw caution to the wind" and let people see the complete you? OR ... are you like me ... a mixture of the two, depending on the people and situation? Cort:33swm."Mr Mon…
Last reply by trinacriabob, -
-
- 1 follower
- 49 replies
- 5.9k views
We should all have something to be thankful for this munt. Turkey and cranberry sauce are one thing (apologies to our Canadian friends), but spotting something unusual in the automotive landscape is truly something to be thankful for. Post away, and please pass the green bean casserole, will ya?
Last reply by ocnblu, -
- 6 replies
- 5.8k views
Corsa OPC Sets Circuit Record on Nürburgring Nordschleife Manuel Reuter sets new supermini record of 8m47.99 minutes Third record for Opel OPC model after Astra and Zafira Rüsselsheim. The Nürburgring Nordschleife, nicknamed the “Green Hell”, met its match today in the shape of a standard production Corsa OPC. After 20.8 challenging kilometers, the stopwatch showed 8m47.99 seconds – a new record for a supermini. Manuel Reuter set the officially confirmed circuit record during level four of Opel’s popular motorsport initiative called “OPC Race Camp”. The former Opel works driver and current head of the innovative racing driver talent search showed the candidates just w…
Last reply by MyerShift, -
- 44 replies
- 5.8k views
4. Ford Edge 3. Toyota Highlander 2. Hyundai Santa Fe 1. Nissan Murano I'll try to weigh in more on this tomorrow. The article was WEAK. It flat out said at the end of the article that none of the four stood out and won the competition. But in the interest of needing to print a finishing order, they then ordered them they way they did, in my opinion on bias. They cited the Ford as being heavy and not having as much cargo space due to the fastback roofline. Its like they found one thing to bitch about about the Ford (weight) and played it up WAYYYY TO MUCH. Because the Ford, despite being heavy had some of the best acceleration times and the best handling t…
Last reply by The O.C., -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 1 follower
- 57 replies
- 5.8k views
Sucks! Oh my nerves are shot... Scary stuff out there today!
Last reply by Intrepidation, -
-
- 9 replies
- 5.8k views
The Year Is: 1964 The year is 1964. You've just finished paying off your fines at the court house because the State Patrol doesn't like your unconventional methods of transporting items. You still need to haul your stuff around and your station wagon isn't cutting it. You decide a pickup is the answer. The only question is, which one? Jeep Willys Jeep Gladiator Jeep FC 170 Jeep FC 150 International Harvester C-Series GMC C/K Ford F-Series Ford Econoline Dodge Power Wagon Dodge D/W Series Chevrolet El Camino Chevrolet Corvair Rampside Chevrolet C/K Series Studebaker Champ Ford Ranchero ************************************…
-
- 76 replies
- 5.8k views
Most of you should know what this is all about. Just curious as to what the breakdown is at this point. http://www.cheersandgears.com/forums/index...?showtopic=9817
Last reply by Sixty8panther, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 2 followers
- 76 replies
- 5.8k views
Well, with Christmas decorations going up in the department stores, that can only mean one thing, it's almost Halloween! What have you seen on the roads as you're out and about, dodging spirits? Wicked black A5 for me today, and about 4 million Cobalts. Isn't it funny that as soon as you buy a certain vehicle, you start to notice every single one you pass by?
Last reply by ocnblu, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 1 follower
- 62 replies
- 5.8k views
I think we have an extra day in February this year to post some cool and unusual vehicle spottings, but don't wait 'til the 29th, why not start now? Put down that Whitman's Sampler, and post away right here!
Last reply by SAmadei, -
-
- 103 replies
- 5.8k views
all yah half to do is ask a question but answer the previous one, like this and so on and so forth. illl start Pepsi Or Coca Cola?
Last reply by Charger4U, -
- 65 replies
- 5.8k views
If you've been following caddycruiser's thread about his own car buying experiences, you've seen me mention that my wife has also been looking to get out of our Envoy lease (a month & a half early from the termination date, thanks to a GMAC Pull Ahead offer) for a much more economical car choice. Witht he 0% for 72 months deal (which we need to stay in the affordable range), she was motivated to do something by this weekend. Her choice? A 2008 Pontiac G6 V6 Sedan in White Diamond Tricoat and Taupe Leather interior. Here are some <crappy> shots of it at night, as we were leaving the dealership: The window sticker: It was manufactured this …
Last reply by CARBIZ, -
He's the one Who likes All our pretty songs And he Likes to sing along And he Likes to shoot his gun But he Don't know what it means Don't know what it means Don't know what it means And I say He's the one
Last reply by mustang84, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 84 replies
- 5.8k views
Okay, I'm going to be corny and unoriginal by posting the same kind of thread that Camino did a while back. Basically this is you opportunity to influence what I buy when I trade in 1997 Cadillac STS. Before we start here's a few ground rules: RWD is pretty much a must, that's the only thing that is not negotiable. Rear-biased AWD however is okay. A FWD car would have to be extremely unique/original/rare to even be considered. You guys know I'm RWD obsessed, let's not get into semantics. Other than Lexus I will consider any RWD Car... and for the right price a GS might, I said MIGHT be tempting. A V8 is not a must but a pushrod V8 or inline-six would be prefered, esp…
Last reply by Sixty8panther, -
-
ICE!
by Camino LS6-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 1 follower
- 18 replies
- 5.8k views
Everything is coated. Walking is treacherous - waiting for the Tahoe to defrost so I can attempt the lane.
Last reply by daves87rs, -
-
-
- 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
- 10 followers
- 26 replies
- 5.8k views
I am a regular life long season pass holder for Stevens pass washington for skiing, but years ago I started to dabble in Mountain biking and have to say it is crazy fun and can be just as challenging as skiing. A monster adrenaline rush. Stevens Pass https://www.stevenspass.com/site They opened up a few weeks back a new Double Black Diamond Trail call Berserker and I have to say I will wait after having actually gone on it slowly. Way crazy as this video does not do it justice for how steep it really is. I am excited about all the new ski trails and ramps making new jumps we will have this winter. So does anyone else Mountain Bike?
Last reply by ykX, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 1 follower
- 54 replies
- 5.8k views
+
Last reply by Robert Hall, -
-
- 67 replies
- 5.8k views
I went to vote at about 7:40 this AM. Had to wait about 20 minutes. There was an obvious lesbian couple in front of me (in the conservative suburbs, no less) but we have Prop 8 on our ballot in CA. Guess what? They were NICE to me, believe it or not, and we conversed a little bit, but mostly about the economy and because one of them worked for a homebuilder....and I was dressed in a very conservative coat and tie, so what's that offputting vibe I give off? They hand me my ballot and HALF of it was in Espanol. Thus, there were equal portions of English and Spanish. I'm sorry, but part of being a U.S. citizen implies that you speak the language to some rudimentary…
Last reply by trinacriabob, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 68 replies
- 5.8k views
For classic cars, that is. What year would you most like to travel back to with a suitcase full of money to go car shopping?
Last reply by 2005 EquinoxLS, -
-
- 4 replies
- 5.8k views
BEIJING -- China suspended military exchanges with the United States and threatened sanctions against American defense companies Saturday, just hours after Washington announced $6.4 billion in planned arms sales to Taiwan. The development has further strained the complex relations between the two powers, which are increasingly linked by security and economic issues. China's Defense Ministry said the sales to self-governing Taiwan, which the mainland claims as its own, cause "severe harm" to overall U.S.-China cooperation, the state-run Xinhua News Agency reported. The Foreign Ministry threatened sanctions against U.S. companies involved in the arms sales. A spokeswoman…
Last reply by pow, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 1 follower
- 53 replies
- 5.8k views
Still not Tuckered out yet... what a beauty!
Last reply by ocnblu, -
-
- 74 replies
- 5.8k views
Dave87rs suggested a sex thread to displace the politics thread...so here is the question. You are making a movie and you can have any hollywood star do a nude scene...who would you pic? Me-Amber Tamblyn, I think she is so sexy and brainy. Not really an actress but I'd like to see Danica Patrick get buck naked. Your thoughts? And to the mods, sorry if this is "not fit for cheers and gears" but Dave did have a good idea in terms of another thread to take everyones mind off of the election. Chris
Last reply by regfootball, -
- 64 replies
- 5.8k views
Just this weekend: $200 sunglasses-Lost (replacement cost: undetermined, but looking online I'm thinking $300ish) $80 tube TV-destroyed (replacement cost: $900+ for a 26" LG LCD/DVD combo) $20 dvd player-destroyed, in a separate incident (replacement cost: see above) Cant wait to see what the rest of this week costs me.
Last reply by Satty, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 1 follower
- 58 replies
- 5.8k views
I'm about to get a promotion with a decent increase which got me wondering, about the income of others. What income group does the C&G attract?
Last reply by Satty, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 28 replies
- 5.8k views
I was thinking the other day about ALL the GM cars that I've owned.....you know with the GM discount, I was able to get a new car like every 9-12 months.... I know I kinda have a rap on here for ragging on GM products (hopefully it's seen more as constructive criticism....) so here's some of the stuff I've had..... FIRST ever car bought.....1984 Buick Skylark T-Type w/the 2.8L H.O. V6 and that horrible, tacked-on, bar-graph tachometer above the gauge cluster....remember that? Silver/Grey two-tone with the light grey interior. Loved the throaty exhaust note though... 1989 Buick Skyhawk Coupe....with the 2.0L OHC L4, 5-speed manual tranny, "T"…
Last reply by Sixty8panther, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 64 replies
- 5.8k views
Lincoln Mark VIII: Looks pretty sharp, I suppose. O.K. interior, 4.6L V8 (Mustang?) engine.
Last reply by Cory Wolfe, -
-
- 1 follower
- 64 replies
- 5.8k views
I don't know how it's doing anywhere else, but today we probably sold more cars than all of the other days I've worked there combined. It was nuts. We were constantly getting something for delivery, and they were working on more sales when 5PM rolled around too (which is when I leave).
Last reply by greg_nate, -
- 62 replies
- 5.8k views
I am beyond burned out. My patience is gone. It's time for something new. Today's news is just another grain of sand on a huge mound of dissatisfaction with so many things. I need a radical shift in everything.
Last reply by Camino LS6, -
- 67 replies
- 5.8k views
Honestly, I've never been. I tried shoving massive amounts of alcohol down myself, but I know when to stop. And for some strange reason I just refuse myself to drink more. I feel a bit light, but still perfectly conscious. How about your story?
Last reply by Nick, -
- 3 replies
- 5.8k views
CARS YOU MAY HAVE NEVER SEEN BEFORE, some from the 20’s and the 30’s … Auto Makers need to pull from the past for style design in the 21st century! 1921 Farman A6B Sport Torpedo 1922 Marmon 34BSpeedster 1929 DuPont Model Speedster 1930 Isotta-Fraschini 87A SS Torpedo Sport 1930 Ruxton Model C Raunch and Lang Roadster 1931 DuPont Model H Merrimac Sport Phaeton 1932 REO Royale Convertible Coupe 1933 Hispano Siuza J12 Deletren Freres Cabriolet 1936 Delahaye 135 Competition Court Figoni et Falaschi Coupe 1936 Delahaye 135 Figoni etFalaschi Torpedo Cabriolet 1937 Delahaye 135 Figoni etFalaschi Torpedo Cabriolet 1938 Horch 853A Erdmann &a…
Last reply by G. David Felt, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 63 replies
- 5.8k views
Clicky. Here he is doing what he does best... posting while drunk.
Last reply by K.C., -
-
Sun Spots! 1 2
by ocnblu-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 2 followers
- 60 replies
- 5.8k views
The sun's gettin' high in the sky, time to break out all the summer toys. Post your interesting vehicle spots here, between sips from your umbrella drink of course.
Last reply by Robert Hall, -
-
- 56 replies
- 5.8k views
Both cities have metro populations of 4.5 million, and both maps are at the same zoom level. How does this difference happen? Are there not apartment buildings in Detroit?? Detroit Toronto
Last reply by capriceman, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 34 replies
- 5.7k views
Car & Driver 10 Best for 2007 Every year the entire Car and Driver staff gathers at a rural site about 30 miles west of our home office in Ann Arbor, Michigan for a week of evaluating all the new cars and, hopefully, avoiding cops. We judge the cars in three general areas: First, how well the car performs its intended functions. We expect sports cars to be fast and exhilarating, while we presume a family sedan will be practical. Second, we show a preference for the more engaging cars in each category; be it better driving manners, a double-take-inducing look, or a powerful engine. Finally, we are suckers for a good deal, so an inexpensive car that’s fast, fun, and …
Last reply by bcs296, -
-
- 60 replies
- 5.7k views
With everything going on right now-what song moves you? "Not my time"- 3 Doors Down The song pretty much sums up how I feel right now.....Drowning in my home state.... Fits "Hell no I won't go" pretty well...... Dare I say "better in time" by that Lewis gal is not too bad either.....
Last reply by Croc, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 5 followers
- 36 replies
- 5.7k views
I like Formula, but a friend of mine was saying how it has gotten boring, it isn't as good as the old days, there is no passing Mercedes always wins, etc. Which got me thinking how great would a racing league be where all cars had to have a 3800 V6? This way there is strategy in car selection and it would reward skilled driving. Some basic rules: 240 hp max (the GNX and Twin Turbo Trans Am would not be allowed) Stock wheels, but you could put on any tires you want Can remove excess weight like spare tire and jack, can't change the body or remove seats No engine modifications, but allowed to put new oil, filters, spark, plugs, etc to keep it maintained Races…
Last reply by ccap41, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 62 replies
- 5.7k views
So as you may or may not know, I haven't owned a car in over a year. I've been sharing my boyfriend's CRV. I've never been a big fan, but it saves money and we almost never have a conflict on when we need wheels. Over the past year I've kinda just gotten used to it. It's inoffensive in every way. Today the BF needed the CRV to go one place and I needed to go do construction work so I rented a Toyota Tacoma for 6 hours from Zipcar. Let me tell you... when a very base, 4-cylinder, rental Tacoma feels positively CTS-like, your daily driver sucks. The Tacoma is slow, has more body roll than a '76 LeSabre with bad shocks, and feels like a Camry inside, but it's RWD and h…
Last reply by ocnblu, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 55 replies
- 5.7k views
We've done religion, height/weight, age, ethnicity...why not this? You can only pick one. However, you can define what you think these concepts mean. I once heard: "When you're younger, if you're not liberal, you don't have a heart. When you're older, if you're not conservative, you don't have a head." Also, this has NOTHING to do with party affiliation. Liberal/conservative does NOT necessarily align itself with political leanings. I picked conservative....you know, a Regal with crank windows and 247,000 miles. :wink:
Last reply by loki, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 3 followers
- 78 replies
- 5.7k views
Sry about the lame thread title this month, but nonetheless, let's "hunt" the yard (and highways) for some tasty morsels. Have you spotted any cool cars? Post your spots here.
Last reply by Camino LS6, -
-
P.I.T.A. 1 2
by Cory Wolfe-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 54 replies
- 5.7k views
I'm beginning to really dislike the Cutlass. It's turning into more of a continuing problem than a solution. I think the transmission might be starting to go. It's hesitating more and more and is becoming quite clunky. The other night, it gave me a scare as it did not want to shift at all. I'm thinking it just got too hot at the time, but the fluid on the dipstick had black residue on it while the fluid itself matched the paint, a reddish brown. It didn't seem to be overly low on fluid, though. Low, but not low enough to cause those sort of problems. As long as it doesn't return to the state it was in that night, it'll be driveable, but I have a feeling this is a sign o…
Last reply by 2005 EquinoxLS, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 4 followers
- 56 replies
- 5.7k views
Yesterday and Saturday I saw a solid looking black '75 Chevy Laguna coupe, and a auto shop that had maybe 1/2 dozen or more partially covered '58-59 Edsels and a premiered '70 Cougar shell out front in Navarre, Ohio (small town near Massillon).
Last reply by Robert Hall, -
-
- 1 follower
- 77 replies
- 5.7k views
When you are out and about in your hot GM car or truck, what is your favorite drive thru?
Last reply by Robert Hall, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 64 replies
- 5.7k views
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/world/env....html?id=525590 You may have heard earlier this month that global warming is now likely to take a break for a decade or more. There will be no more warming until 2015, perhaps later. Climate scientist Noel Keenlyside, leading a team from Germany's Leibniz Institute of Marine Science and the Max Planck Institute of Meteorology, for the first time entered verifiable data on ocean circulation cycles into one of the U. N.'s climate supercomputers, and the machine spit out a projection that there will be no more warming for the foreseeable future. Of course, Mr. Keenlyside-- long a defender of the man-made global warming theor…
Last reply by FUTURE_OF_GM, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 7 followers
- 39 replies
- 5.7k views
OK I love summer weather. I wear long sleeves @ work all year. But last evening I broke down and stuck my window units in here at the house. One, a Maytag, just works, never an issue, it hums merrily along. The other, a Frigidaire, runs fine when I first turn it on, cools, blows plenty of air... but it always seems to "bind up", or freeze. The compressor gets loud, and the air flow diminishes. It seems to be leaned far enough to let condensation drip away like it's supposed to. The air stays cold, it just doesn't "move". If I shut it off, I can eventually hear it "crack", like it is thawing somewhere. Any tips?
Last reply by ocnblu, -
-
Yeah, you know, the infamous GM control signal/wiper/headlamp/cruise stalk. It comes in other forms, but that's the most remembered form. Am I the only one who actually likes having a whole bunch of functions on the stalk? Like, I can't stand having cruise control on the steering wheel and when I drive a car with those buttons, I can't stand it. Is something wrong with me?
Last reply by bobo, -
- 7 followers
- 75 replies
- 5.7k views
Our usual comparos and dream garage threads typically center around sport sedans and super cars, but these heavy hitters are exciting in their own right. One has been around a while now and is a familiar face- the Bentley Continental GT. The other is a newcomer- the S63 AMG, in drop top form in this case. C&D got the two together for a shootout recently, and I thought this would make for a fun 'WYR' thread. Here's the link- C&D: Bentley Conti GTC vs MB S63 AMG Cab So, which you rather have- Bentley Conti GTC V8 or MB S63 AMG Cabriolet
Last reply by Cmicasa the Great, -
- 1 follower
- 66 replies
- 5.7k views
Who here would like to get a GM car together for a run at LeMons? It's the race for $500 beaters that was in the link with the MR2 racing the Buick. Talking with people here that would like to possibly start a C and G team, let us know. Maybe we can actually get Oldsmoboi out from behind his computer and behind the wheel... This thread is for any comments or ideas, no matter how crazy or unrealistic. We are just in the talking stages/dreaming stages now, BUT...we can make this a reality if we want to. Thinking of perhaps running a J body Cavalier...but would be open to other choices. Although we may lose dave87rs as a forum member if the Cavalier is chosen …
Last reply by Blake Noble, -
- 32 replies
- 5.7k views
Does anyone have any good photos of the '66 Toronado to share?....especially rear quarter views? One of my favorite GM cars.
Last reply by Sixty8panther, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 5 replies
- 5.7k views
What Funny Motivational signs or De-Motivational signs did you have?
Last reply by balthazar, -
-
The Haircut 1 2
by ocnblu-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 1 follower
- 61 replies
- 5.7k views
Uh huh, so... I went to The Haircuttery to get a haircut. A young, winsome Goth chick I hadn't seen there before led me to her chair and asked me how I wanted it cut. I told her I usually get a high fade, 1 on the bottom, tapering into a 6 on top. Her sweet little face frowned, actually, her whole body sort of wilted. "You don't want me to use the scissors?" That second, I looked down at her backpack on the floor and noticed (with what must have been an audible gasp) a button pinned to it. "Is that Edward Scissorhands?" "Yes", she said, with a bit of embarrassment, and a bit of defiant pride. I shut up. I was trapped. Everything else is a blur. It'll grow ba…
Last reply by regfootball, -
-
Where are the other countries now? 1 2
by Guest Josh- 54 replies
- 5.7k views
This has got to be the worst natural disaster in history, forget the Tsunami's and where are these other countries? Where are the celebrities? This makes me sick. Watching this on TV, yet no country, nor any celebrity coming forward with a donation, or pledge to raise money. I'm about ready to start the C&G Donation working with the American Red Cross. It's the least I can do watching this terrible disaster on TV.
Last reply by network engineer, -
- 46 replies
- 5.7k views
In a thread about the Honda Step-Bus concept Moltar wrote: This is a great jumping off point for my perspective on the past 120 (or so) years of the Automotive world. The Automobile was is its infancy when WWI started, it peeked once magnificently in the late 1930s and then stagnated a bit throughout the 1940s due to WWII. Many fantastic things were accomplished in the 1950s especially style wise and then in the 1960s the modern car was born & performance was given to the masses in gorgeous, candy wrapper like packages. Ever since then untill very recently the automobile has been in a downward spiral, getting worse and worse and worse. The 1970s saw …
Last reply by Sixty8panther, -
- 1 follower
- 61 replies
- 5.7k views
Today 3 guys and me had to fly to Chicago. We are working political security so we do have some equipment to bring. The one guy is Lebanese so he has a middle east complexion. Us four are walking into the building we are all wearing an urban camo type outfit and 50 ID tags and Silver police type badge. We have hip holsters with pistols in them and clips on the other side and a Taser gun on our belts. We all had 2 gun cases and we set them down and start talking. Then out of know where 8 security guards come up and start questioning Camel (the Lebanese guy). They were relentless too, They totally ignored all 3 of us right next to him dressed exactly the same. We really sta…
Last reply by Camino LS6, -
- 55 replies
- 5.7k views
Well, since this thread has snuffed itself out (thanks again to me...) http://www.cheersandgears.com/forums/index...6229&st=360 I thought we'd do a another CAR ASSOCIATION thread. But here's the thing. PHOTOS ONLY! I'll start us off... and you guys just post the next car that pops into your head. Deusenberg. I'm not even sure if this particular one ever existed outside of a drawing but damn it's cool.
Last reply by Sixty8panther, -
- 7 followers
- 11 replies
- 5.7k views
What's your favorite motor sport? F1 for me. I like the completely unusual design cars have, I like the fact that they compete in teams, and man, do they sound awesome. I've tried getting into bike races as well but I don't seem to care for them very much for some reason.
Last reply by JessiFox, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 64 replies
- 5.7k views
© 2007 Star Tribune. All rights reserved.
Last reply by Camino LS6, -
-
- 53 replies
- 5.7k views
There is always a PROBLEM here or there. "Office Space" LIVES! In my project area, there is ONLY one person I don't like. His problem is his meddlesome nature. First, he has to get involved in people's financial affairs (he can't manage his own). Then, he always does a "shaking of the finger" when a person gets time off during a crunch (when he's done the same thing). He always seems to be TOO interested in what others are doing, right down to making smart-ass comments about who is or isn't participating in what event at the forthcoming picnic. Except for a few people I like, I couldn't even REMOTELY tell you what others are into. Not only that, he's got the sam…
Last reply by longtooth, -
- 62 replies
- 5.7k views
Has anyone here ever tried it really? Keeping nothing beyond what is truly essential? The concept is tempting me.
Last reply by CaddyXLR-V, -
The Av is gone 1 2
by K.C.- 64 replies
- 5.7k views
Wednesday I was involved in a pretty serious MVA. I won't go into details but the Av is probably totalled judging by what my son says it looks like. I have not seen the damage because I was unconscious when the paramedics pulled me out of the truck. I just got out of the hospital today with cuts to my face, head, arm, and left leg, bruises, abrasions from the air bags, and broken ribs. My son is here taking care of me while I am recovering. I just figured I would let everyone know since that seems to be part of the culture around here.
Last reply by K.C., -
- 73 replies
- 5.6k views
I'm not even going to pretend the car is salvagable. I was going about 50ish in a 55 into a left curve, the car got away from me (not entirely sure how) and I went off the road, cartwheeled through an embankment, the car ended up on the passenger side in a field. I shut the car off and crawled out through the sunroof, then ran around looking for my phone. The woman who was in front of me turned around, when I saw her up on the road (a good 20 feet above my head) I could see her jaw had just dropped. She called 911, I found my phone in the grass and called work (I was on a delivery) my girlfriend and my insurance agent. A doctor happened to be driving by and she let m…
Last reply by regfootball, -
- 1 follower
- 21 replies
- 5.6k views
What air freshener device do you use, if any? And what unusual ones have you seen marketed? I saw a 'pine tree' with leather scent. Growing up, I remember our car usually had this little hanging wicker basket with a point at the bottom and a tassel. When you opened the lid, you would find lavender seeds inside. It was quite pleasant to the nose. Can there be a more iconic freshener than the 'tree'?
Last reply by Intrepidation, -
- 37 replies
- 5.6k views
I ran into a friend of mine last night and he presented a business card showing that he worked for the local Nissan dealer. Obviously he doesn't know that I am such a domestic car enthusiast and supporter. My other friend I was hanging out with said "What the hell man? Why don't you sell american cars?" because he knew that I would probably shred the guy if he didn't inject a little comedy. The guy says, and I quote: "Actually, 70% of Nissans parts are manufactured in america and the point of final assmebly is also in america. So, pretty much the last time Nissan was a japanese car was 2000." My jaw dropped and the guy finished with "People are really concerned abo…
Last reply by Flybrian, -
- 31 replies
- 5.6k views
I had never heard of this car, the 1986 Buick LeSabre Grand National: http://www.lesabret-type.com/LeSabreGN.html Exactly What is a LeSabre Grand National? Many do not even know that Buick Division of General Motors produced the Grand National on a platform other than on the Regal but there was a very unique Grand National built in late1985 – the 1986 LeSabre Grand National. 117 (or 112) copies were built to qualify the new, first year 1986 LeSabre FWD Coupe body for NASCAR competition. The main reason for building the 1986 LeSabre Grand National was to get the new body with modified rear quarter windows sanctioned for Winston Cup racing that year. The modified …
Last reply by american_revolution_2005, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 6 followers
- 30 replies
- 5.6k views
Last week we had "Unpopular Opinion about an Unpopular Car". This week we're doing Unpopular Opinion about a Popular Car. What good selling car or one that gets lots of praise in the motoring press do you have a contrary opinion about? One entry for me is the Alfa Romeo Giulia. While they handle well, I find their styling, both interior and exterior to be completely underwhelming. They lack the refinement of most of their competition. The reliability is ...erm.... traditional Italian brand reliability. I've just never seen what the rest of the motoring press is going on about with how "great" these cars are. Apparently shoppers agree with me as the Alfa brand is…
Last reply by Robert Hall, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 2 followers
- 64 replies
- 5.6k views
What do you have set as your ringtone? I've got "Go Home, Get Stoned" set for most callers, my family groups ringtone is Basket Case by Green Day (Do you have the time to listen to me whine...) which fits perfectly. I also have Brown-Eyed Girl, Lets Get it On and Cotton Eyed Joe as ringtones for various groups.
Last reply by Satty, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 65 replies
- 5.6k views
Name a car and an item that don't go together..... but *NOT* something that is routinely part of the car or a particular car design <glares at 68>. For example. An Aveo with a radar detector. A corvette with a box of magnum XLs
Last reply by capriceman, -
-
- 72 replies
- 5.6k views
This: 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Turbo Coupe (New) LSD+Sunroof. Metallic Red Paint (Not the one shown in the picture) OR This: 2005 BMW 330i with performance package just as shown above. ZHP performance package. 6-speed manual transmission. Leather and memory seats, and upgraded stereo. Extended warranty up to 100,000 miles which includes the free oil change and other crap. Currently at 57,000 odd miles. Let us assume that the price difference, insurance costs, operating costs, etc are non existent.
Last reply by Cory Wolfe, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 74 replies
- 5.6k views
Last night, I was over looking around at the Cadillac/Chevrolet dealership in Coldwater, and there was a used Seville SLS next to a used STS V6. It is just unbelieveable how far GM's interiors have come in just one generation of its products. Those who haven't compared the then and nows obviously need to take this little factor into consideration. However, I would prefer real aluminum trim in the top level STS's over the real would. The metal looks more modern (to me, at least). Might have done a poll, but don't know how yet, or didn't notice. So, what do you think? Seville Interior STS Interior
Last reply by razoredge, -
-
- 35 replies
- 5.6k views
Link: http://www.autoextremist.com/page2.shtml#Rant Detroit. Every once in a while, a story comes along that gets us shaking our heads in bemused disbelief. But this week's story may just take the cake. Rick Kranz and Peter Brown reported in Automotive News that J Mays and Jim Padilla have decided that internal design constraints have cost Ford dearly in terms of design "reach" - and that they're going to free up the design process so that Ford's mainstream designs won't suffer from the calculated blandness that they've displayed all too frequently of late (e.g., Ford Five Hundred sedan, Freestar minivan, etc.). Padilla and Mays took great…
Last reply by regfootball, -
- 34 replies
- 5.6k views
This guy makes me sick... his crimes against the Automotive world are bad enough but but to go advertising the destruction of a 1961 Cadillac as if it was something to be proud of is just sick! For what it's worth the 1961 Cadillac is my second favorite finned classic car of all time behind the 1959 Buicks and ties with 1967 & 1969 for my favorite model year for Cadillacs ever! Only click if you have a iron stomach: The aftermath: A cruel destruction of a 1961 Caddy
Last reply by Sixty8panther, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 1 follower
- 67 replies
- 5.6k views
Basically, our attitude and unwritten rule here is that front-drive cars are throwaways, while rear-drive is the greatest thing since sliced bread. But let's flip it for a second. I'm sure plenty of us can think of front-drive cars that are absolute jewels to drive and own for a lifetime, while there are plenty of cars that may put power to the rear wheels, but are complete wastes of road. So let's name some off... The only rules: -If it's already been named, don't put it on your own list (this keeps the clutter down) -All entries are open to dispute (e.g. "You can always swap that V-6 out of that Mustang and slip in a 351 for the dragstrip&qu…
Last reply by Flybrian, -
