G. David Felt

@oldshurst442 I will admit I am a weird person as I love snow, I love Rain, I love things green and to me, hate the sun. I love that Washington State only has about 3 months a year of sunny weather though this year we got 5 months straight of no rain or clouds, summer was hell for me and a record as Washington usually does not have that long of a dry, sunny summer. I hate heat, hate humidity. I do not mind snow, love it and the more we have the more snowpack for fresh water we have, healthier for the planet and better for the glaciers to rebuild. Overall, we need more snow and cold temps to offset climate change to cool the earth down. U get that as we get older, we feel it in our joints, bones on rainy days, etc. Heat pumps are great for a home to regulate moisture levels and comfort year-round. Our Ski season is usually first of December to mid-April, if we get a good winter, we can push it into June here. If the snow fall is really good like it was in 1994 and 2012 where we had ski season all year. Mt. Baker, Mt. Bachelor and Mt. Hood usually get enough snow to ski well into early summer. If this year is a powder dump like they are forecasting, I could be skiing well into summer 2023. Nothing like a sunny day on the mountain in Shorts and a t-shirt skiing.

Shoveling snow is not a problem, rather than have a snow blower sit most of the time, the few weeks a year we have snow to shovel, I happily do it. My driveway is a big all-day deal as it is 35 feet or 10.668 meters wide and 65ft long or 19.812 meters long. Since it is a slope down into my garage and I do not want my wife or kids to slip, I get out and shovel it every time it snows to ensure clear walking. Since I work from home full time, and my autos are all garage kept, I never have to clear ice if I go out. Even then it does not bother me to clear the windshield as I like the cold anything under 60 degrees or freezing is better than heat for me. What Amazes me is I get that some homes have small garages, but the amount of people around where I live use it for storage and leave their autos out. Crazy, but I use the approach, if you have not touched it in 90 days, probably better to donate it to goodwill or sell it. I do get that some have hobbies like Roberts awesome model auto collection. We all have hobbies, but when your garage is full of stuff and most people do not remember what all is in it, that is hording a bad mental problem IMHO. Snow/Ice on the freeway/roads does not bother me. Right tool for the right job as to why I have proper AWD SUVs with the proper tires and as we all like to use a little common sense on how to drive in the snow.

Wow and look who is trolling me now. I actually do not live in Seattle, but up north over 1hr away, much closer to Stevens Pass and I am sure the 250,000 people that live on and around Mt. Baker would care. I never stated Seattle was a dangerous place, those are your words. I only talked about how crazy it is here due to the wet snow and the lack of people being able to drive safely in it as seen in the video. Enough said, since reference is what this was about and my love of snow never had nothing to do with dangerous places. Enjoy your trolling of me, as I am done with this conversation.

@oldshurst442 Maybe you need to take a step back and reread my posts. I never mentioned Mt. Rainer. That is part of a national park here, most people never go there during the summer let alone winter. I focused on the passes where there are also the ski resorts and 10's of thousands of people if not 100's of thousands go during the winter to play. Then these same passes have MILLIONS of trucks and autos go over them especially during the holiday season. I90 is a major highway that supplies North America with products from all the container ships that come to port and unload. Hence those truckers have to deal with the crazy water heavy snow that falls and is on hills causing slippage. Yes, Seattle does not have to deal with Feet of snow that hangs around during the winter like where you live, but I joke and laugh at how we play auto pin ball when we do get snow due to nothing here being flat and you can go from sea level to 1,000 feet above sea level and snow in a matter of minutes due to all the hills here. Then if you want winter sports or need to go to pretty flat eastern Washington, you have to go over all the hills and up the cascade mountain passes. I NO WHERE took anything away from Canada or any other place that has far more snow fall in their city and has it hang around for months. I love snow, love winter as my favorite season, but also love living here where I have my four seasons usually and cold wet rain most of the time, with a short drive to go play in the wet heavy snow we get here.

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Olds, I never mentioned the Rocky's. Maybe you are a little confused on geography. All the passes that are heavily used and ski areas are here in Washington State. I so could care the Phoque, your term less about the Rockies. The Cascade Mountains and Olympic mountains are the only interest of this Washington Born and raised resident. Yes, I know from personal experience of having visited once during the winter that Montreal gets nasty snow. I take nothing away from it. Many people joke about Seattle and how little snow we get and how folks freak out. Yet once they are here and realize the hills and that nothing is flat like the mid-west or that the snow is not dry, they then finally understand the craziness that happens with the Seattle area and snow. Two important facts; The most snowfall in North America is around the PNW area of Mt. Baker. The wettest place in North America is also where a movie series was done, Twilight, town of Forks is actually not the wettest place, but Sequim. Top 35 US Ski Resorts With The Highest Average Snowfall | Unofficial Networks Climate and Weather - Weather in North America Washington is the winner for a state of Rain 10 Wettest Cities In The United States - WorldAtlas So just saying we are a wet place to live and have some of the biggest snow fall totals around the Greater Seattle area.

Not sure where you get your info, maybe this is a Google French thing in Canada as while yes, Seattle gets less than an Inch of snow a year in the lowlands, our Mountains get way more than you ever get. Mount Baker Highway gets an average of 651" of snow a year. For your metric measure, that is 16.535 meters Stevens Pass, HWY 2 over the mountains gets an average of 474" of snow a year, 12.04 meters Crystal Mountain, Hwy 410 to Crystal Mountain Blvd gets an average of 413" of snow a year, 10.49 meters White Pass over the mountains, Hwy 12 gets an average of 380" of snow a year, 9.625 meters Snoqualmie Pass over the Mountains, I90 gets an average of 387" of snow a year, 9.83 meters This covers all the major highways, and the snow level is not a dusty fluffy snow. PNW gets a very wet, heavy snow. In fact one of the complaints after the heavy snow fall we had this weekend on the passes is that the wet heavy snow tends to reduce greatly the LED headlights on the Rivian and I have seen the same complaints on Tesla as the headlights do not produce any heat. Un-drivable at night in wet PNW snow | Rivian Forums - R1T & R1S Owners, News, Discussions, RIVN Stock PNW has NEVER had champaign powder, but wet heavy snow that builds up, creates plenty of slippery roads. Here is last years snow in Seattle and the terrible city drivers.

Yes, Looks/style are subjective. I know some would take it in a heartbeat, but I would take a Corvette any day over this Italian mess IMHO. C8 just has smoother flowing lines to me.

No Idea, but ugly it is.

Yes, true the SS had auto, but I bet they still would have sold them all if they only came in Manual. End result is for Honda, this will pull in those that want a sedan that is Performance focused.

Yes, I still think he is a Douchebag, but would also like to see that overrated Ferrari get trashed after he was such an idiot with the Hummer that DID NOT deserve being trashed this way.

This is Honda's version of the Cheverolet SS sedan. I suspect while totally manual transmission, it will still sell out and for high price.

Would love to see him total that Ferrari he pulls the hummer in next too.

I agree that the more I look at this, while it is cool that they will use the underpinnings from a Camaro with the V8 to give you a modern Corvair, it would be awesome to have this as a modern 21st century EV.

Fun, Fun, Things to drive if your SHORT! ?

WOW, I am so NOT surprised by the You Tuber Idiots that buy expensive toys and destroy them, but even this one surprised me. 9 Miles and Totaled. Total Douchebag

Having gone to college in Japan, I truly fell in love with the Skyline series. Would have loved one here, but did really like the Nissan 240SX they had, but like all cars small, it just does not fit this Shrek of a man, so I will admire them while driving my SUVs. ?

2023 Honda Civic Type R - Specifications & Features Touring POWER UNIT Engine Engine Type In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger Max. Boost Pressure 25.2 psi Displacement 1,996 cc Horsepower (SAE net)1 315 @ 6,500 rpm Torque (SAE net)2 310 lb.-ft. @ 2,600-4,000 rpm Redline 7,000 rpm Bore and Stroke 86.0 mm x 85.9 mm Compression Ratio 9.8 : 1 Valve Train 16-Valve DOHC VTEC CARB Emissions Rating3 ULEV50 Honda LogR® Datalogger System • Integrated LED Shift Light Indicator • Active Sound Control (ASC) • 4-Mode Drive System (Comfort/Sport/Individual/+R) • Direct Injection • Drive-by-Wire Throttle System • Water-Cooled Oil Cooler • Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold • Hill Start Assist • Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer • DRIVETRAIN 6-Speed Manual Transmission (6MT) with Rev-Match Control • 1st 3.625 2nd 2.115 3rd 1.529 4th 1.125 5th 0.911 6th 0.734 Reverse 3.757 Final Drive 3.842 Lightweight Single-Mass Flywheel • Helical Limited-Slip Differential • FUEL ECONOMY 6-Speed Manual Transmission (6MT) (City/Highway/Combined)4 TBD Fuel Tank Capacity 12.4 Required Fuel Unleaded (91 Octane Recommended) CHASSIS Adaptive Damper System • Dual-Axis MacPherson Strut Front Suspension • Multi-Link Rear Suspension • Dual-Pinion, Variable-Ratio Electric Power Steering (EPS) • Stabilizer Bar (front/rear) 29.0 mm x 5.0 mm (tubular) / 20.5 mm (solid) Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock 2.1 Steering Ratio 11.6: 1 Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb 39.9 ft. Power-Assisted, Ventilated, Two-Piece Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (front/rear) 13.8 in. / 12.0 in. Brembo®5 4-Piston Aluminum Front Brake Calipers • Wheels 19 x 9.5J Matte Black Wheels Maximum-Performance Summer Tires6 265/30 R19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Tire Repair Kit (TRK) with 24-Hour Assistance • DIMENSIONS EXTERIOR Wheelbase (in) 107.7 Length (in) 180.9 Height (in) 55.4 Width (in) 74.4 Ground Clearance (in) 4.8 Track (in. front/rear) 64 / 63.5 WEIGHT Curb Weight 3,188 Weight Distribution (front/rear) 62 / 38 INTERIOR Headroom (front/rear) [in] 39.3 / 37.1 Legroom (front/rear) [in] 42.3 / 37.4 Shoulder Room (front/rear) [in] 57 / 56 Hiproom (front/rear) [in] 54.3 / 48.9 Cargo Volume (rear seat up/down)7 [cu. ft.] 24.5 / TBD Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 99 FEATURES HONDA SENSING® SAFETY & DRIVER-ASSISTANCE TECHNOLOGY Forward Collision Warning (FCW)8 • Lane Departure Warning (LDW)9 • Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)10 • Short Distance Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)10 • Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM)11 • Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)12 • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)13 • Traffic Sign Recognition14 • Blind Spot Information System15 • Backing Out Support • Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control16 • Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) • Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) • Brake Assist • Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines17 • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)18 • LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) • SAFETY AND DRIVER ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY Advanced Compatibility EngineeringTM (ACETM) Body Structure • Advanced Front Airbags (i-SRS) • SmartVent® Front Side Airbags • Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor • 3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions • Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System • Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) • Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat-Belt Reminder • Child-Proof Rear Door Locks • Auto High-Beam Headlights • AUDIO & CONNECTIVITY Bose Premium Audio System with 12 Speakers, including Subwoofer • 9-Inch Display Audio with High-Resolution Electrostatic Touch-Screen and Customizable Feature Settings • 10.2" Digital Instrument Cluster • Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and Honda HD Digital Traffic • HondaLink®19 • Apple CarPlay®20 Compatibility • Android Auto™21 Compatibility • Wireless Apple CarPlay®20 Compatibility • Wireless Android Auto™21 Compatibility • SiriusXM®22 • HD Radio™23 • 1.0-Amp USB Audio Interface Center Console (1 Port) 1.5-Amp USB Smartphone/Audio Interface24 Front Console (1 Port) Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®25 • Bluetooth® Streaming Audio26 • SMS Text Message Function • Radio Data System (RDS) • Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC) • Wireless Charger27 • COMFORT & CONVENIENCE Type R Serial Number Plate • Leather 18"-wrapped steering wheel • Sport Pedals • Aluminum Shift Knob • Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control System • Push Button Start • Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's and Front Passenger's Windows • Power Door Locks • Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Window and Door Lock Controls • Cruise Control • One-Touch Turn Indicators • Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column • LED Pocket Light • Center Console with Sliding Armrest and Storage Compartment • Sliding Sunvisors • Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls • Illuminated Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors • Door-Pocket Storage Bins (front/rear) • Remote Trunk Release • Headlights-On Reminder • Capless Fuel Filler • Map Lights • Rear-Seat Heater Ducts • Floor Mats • 12-Volt Power Outlet (front) • Rear-Window Defroster with Timer • Cargo Area Light • Beverage Holders • SEATING Exclusively-Designed, High-Bolstered Sport Seats with Red/Black Suede-Effect Fabric and Double Red Stitching • Adjustable Front Seat-Belt Anchors • Adjustable Rear Head Restraints • 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback • Seating Capacity 4 EXTERIOR FEATURES Red Honda "H" Badges (front/rear) • Type R badges (front/rear) • LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off • LED Brake Lights • Underbody Spoiler Kit • Wing Spoiler Gloss Black Aluminum Hood • Center-Mounted, Triple Outlet Exhaust • Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® • Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna Gloss Black Rear Window Wiper/Washer with Heated Wiper Zone • Security System with Remote Entry and Hatch Release • Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers • Power Side Mirrors with Integrated LED Turn Indicators Gloss Black Body-Colored Door Handles • Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door • COLORS & TRIMS STANDARD EXTERIOR COLORS AVAILABLE INTERIOR COLORS Rallye Red (R-513) Black/Red Crystal Black Pearl (NH-731P) Black/Red PREMIUM EXTERIOR COLORS AVAILABLE INTERIOR COLORS Championship White (NH-0) Black/Red Sonic Gray Pearl (NH-887P) Black/Red Boost Blue Pearl (B-637P) Black/Red [1] 315 @ 6500 rpm (SAE net) [2] 310 lb-ft @ 2500-4500 rpm (SAE net) [3] LEV3-ULEV125 (Ultra-Low-Emission Vehicle) trims as certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). [4] xx city/xx highway/xx combined mpg rating for 2WD trims. Based on 2023 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors. [5] Brembo is a registered trademark of Brembo S.p.A. Brembo's product names are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Brembo. [6] High-performance summer tires are not designed for winter driving and will wear faster than normal passenger car tires. Please see your Honda dealer for details. [7] Based on SAE J1100 cargo volume measurement standard plus, where applicable, floor space between seating rows and seats in their forward-most and upright position. [8] FCW cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and other factors. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. FCW does not include a braking function. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions. [9] LDW only alerts drivers when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use. LDW may not detect all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions. [10] CMBS cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and other factors. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. System designed to mitigate crash forces. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions. [11] Road Departure Mitigation only alerts drivers when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use and can apply mild steering torque to assist driver in maintaining proper lane position and/or brake pressure to slow the vehicle's departure from a detected lane. RDM may not detect all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions. [12] LKAS only assists driver in maintaining proper lane position when lane markings are identified without a turn signal in use and can only apply mild steering torque to assist. LKAS may not detect all lane markings; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions. [13] ACC cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed, and other factors. ACC should not be used in heavy traffic, poor weather, or on winding roads. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions. [14] TSR cannot detect all traffic signs and may misidentify certain signs. Accuracy will vary based on weather and other factors. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for complying with all traffic regulations. [15] BSI systems are not a substitute for your own visual assessment before changing lanes or backing up, and may not detect all objects, or provide complete information about conditions, behind or to the side of the vehicle. System accuracy will vary based on weather, size of object, and speed. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions. [16] VSA is not a substitute for safe driving. It cannot correct the vehicle’s course in every situation or compensate for reckless driving. Control of the vehicle always remains with the driver. [17] Always visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing up; the rearview camera display does not provide complete information about all conditions and objects at the rear of your vehicle. [18] For optimal tire wear and performance, tire pressure should be checked regularly with a gauge. Do not rely solely on the monitor system. Please see your Honda dealer for details. [19] Check the HondaLink® website for smartphone compatibility. [20] Apple CarPlay is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. [21] Android and Android Auto are trademarks of Google LLC. [22] SiriusXM requires a subscription after any trial period. If you decide to continue your SiriusXM service at the end of your trial subscription, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates until you call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Fees and programming subject to change. Available in the 48 contiguous United States and D.C.. SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. [23] HD Radio is a proprietary trademark of iBiquity Digital Corporation. [24] The USB interface is used for playback of MP3, WMA or AAC music files from digital audio players and other USB devices, as well as smartphone data transfer on designated Smartphone/Audio Interface ports. Some USB devices and files may not work. Please see your Honda dealer for details. [25] Compatible with select phones with Bluetooth®. Your wireless carrier's rate plans apply. State or local laws may limit use of texting feature. Only use texting feature when conditions allow you to do so safely. [26] The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is under license. [27] Honda wireless phone charger is compatible with Qi wireless charging standards. Check with your device's manufacturer for wireless capability.

Starting with an MSRP of $42,895 and a $1,095 destination charge, $43,990 price, Honda has embodied their own challenging spirit, using their racetrack proven engineering to deliver a thrilling performance for owners on the road and on the track. "The perfect capstone to our 11th-generation Civic lineup, the sportiest, most fun-to-drive Civic in our history" per VP of sales for American Honda, Mamadou Diallo. The Civic Type R is the most powerful Honda production vehicle ever sold in the U.S. with 315-horsepower and an EPA MPG Rating of 22/28/24 (city/highway/combined). From racing colors to more traditional colors, one should be able to find the right color for this pocket rocket. Honda has two standard exterior colors, Rallye Red (R-513) and Crystal Black Pearl (NH-731P) for a premium price, one can have a choice of either Championship White (NH-0), Sonic Gray Pearl (NH-887P), or Boost Blue Pearl (B-637P). Honda has pushed the edges of the latest all-new Type R in ensuring while you have more power, you will also have more breaking power as they have the latest Brembo braking system. Your 2023 Honda Civic Type R has continued enhancements to the Data logging app for spirited driving allowing for customization of the power train response depending on what the driving is doing. There is just one standard interior color, a Black/Red for all five colors externally. If one has not noticed or was not aware, the 2023 Honda Civic Type R only comes with a single 6-Speed Manual Transmission (6MT) with Rev-Match Control. The latest minimalist dash/instrumentation is present in the 2023 Civic line. Customization is the game here as with the digital dash, one can decide which information they want to see or use the default dash settings from Honda. One cannot forget that Honda is still about moving people and their stuff, so the standard Civic sized trunk for hauling the family items or the family grocery shopping trip. For those fans of cars fearing that everyone was going SUV/Truck, Honda has you covered from basic no frills entry level Civic to this Pocket Rocket, 4-door sedan of driving pleasure. Full details of the 2023 Honda Civic Type R were released by Honda as a Spreadsheet of details. The only thing that makes this car enthusiast wonder is how many of these will they sell with the Manual transmission since not too many people know how to drive one anymore. Sales numbers will be interesting to watch, and I hope Honda can sell everyone and then some. View full article

Ran an errand and just saw one of the Aero Monte Carlos from the mid 80's. Made me think about if there ever were commercials on the Monte Carlo Aero, sure enough, I find it.

Overall, probably the best-looking Pilot and best-looking Asian SUV for ICE SUVs. Way better looking than anything Toyota, Mazda or Nissan has out right now.