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G. David Felt

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  1. G. David Felt
    I agree with Drew that no one else is doing this is not good enough plus someone already does do this. STI / WRX - Yes I realize they are 4 door compared to Camero 2 door. An AWD Camero would allow GM to pull from the folks that want Performance with AWD for a more versatile ride. I think GM could really take this segment if they went to Alpha and added AWD.
  2. G. David Felt
    Agree Drew +1
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    Just proves personal taste is a fickle thing. I thought the last update on the trucks and SUV's went to Chevy and now the new release of the SUV's and Trucks clearly goes to GMC. Yes there have had consistent design elements, but they tend to go from one extreme on the left to the right. IMHO they have not found the solid center yet, but this might be it from my point of few.
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    I actually think the AWD option on a Camero would be very popular and allow a ton of growth of more powerful engines with better power to the pavement performance.
  5. G. David Felt
    I do love the Suicide doors
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    That one doesn't existe anymore If not a Buick (and really... why not?) I'd do it as a Chevrolet. The problem is that the Astra's interior design is the same as the Verano's, so... They could try... but I think they need to work on the sport side of their image a bit more. Start with the Adam first. Still think Buick would be a better plce for the car... Re the Adam, IDK... Adam is more youthful than sporty (except for the new Adam S)... Something a little more outrageous like this Astra to get attention and a couple months later introduce the Astra GTC range as the Buick Astra, maybe?... While I Doubt this would happen as GM like all other auto companies seem to be gun shy, I believe ZL-1 has hit it right on. GM Needs to shock everyone with a auto like this for the Buick market here that would drive middle age and young people into buy the car and show a rebellious side to Buick. This is what Buick needs to jump their image back into the main stream.
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    '01 325i

    G. David Felt replied to loki's topic in The Lounge

    Totally Rocks Image the LS9 Supercharged in one. that would just be a total sleeper.
  8. G. David Felt
    While Windows 8 was ugly, I do like much better 8.1 I am interested in windows 9 and what that will be like.
  9. G. David Felt
    Stent
  10. G. David Felt
    Nope, do not do it. I know your itching to get a new ride, but wait for the Canyon / Colorado trucks, you will love the Diesel powered trucks more than the full size.
  11. G. David Felt
    Right now GMC are the best looking full size trucks and SUV's, last version it was the Chevy's. Interesting that both divisions cannot seem to get a good long term design language for their auto's.
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    Still that is pretty awesome and will get better with age and spring summer roads, aka no snow.
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    '01 325i

    G. David Felt replied to loki's topic in The Lounge

    That would crack me up powering a BMW with a GM small block V8!
  14. G. David Felt
    2QuickZ's "had a redesign in place to address the issue and then killed it for some unknown reason." I would totally agree with your statement, I wonder also. Who got paid off to ignor this.
  15. G. David Felt
    It is pretty clear like all companies, if they can avoid a recall and spending money on a problem a company will. BIGGER ISSUE - WHY did the NHTSA that should PROTECT the CONSUMER FAILED to do their Job? PAYOFF!!!!!!!!! Someone in Someones pocket.
  16. G. David Felt
    http://www.cheersandgears.com/topic/83003-geneva-motor-show-boxiness-returns-with-the-2015-jeep-renegade-comments/#entry743417
  17. G. David Felt
    They could loose the 800lbs if they took off all the Nanny devices and protection crude they require on auto's now. Just think, if you want a real modern muscle car with the lightness of the old original muscle cars, just drop all the junk they have been forced to add rolling back to the basic auto of the late 60's early 70's and you would have a New Rocket.
  18. G. David Felt
    Nah, I have been told I have no taste by the wife, daughter and many others all these years, so to each his own, we all have our own special view of life. If you love it, go for it. It is what makes things so interesting. Look at the Jeep Renegade and the compass it will replace. I posted comparison pics in that thread and it really is interesting.
  19. G. David Felt
    Interesting looking at what was and what will be in these side by side comparisons.
  20. G. David Felt
    Have to say that is one UGLY ride.
  21. G. David Felt
    Guess they really want to lag sales even more. Course they need to majorly reboot the whole car line.
  22. G. David Felt
    Who did not think this was going to be evolutionary? I can see engines being revolutionary. I would totally expect a 4 banger Turbo engine in base models.
  23. G. David Felt
    Bloomberg is reporting that NJ caught Tesla by surprise when it moved to block direct sales of cars to the public forcing Tesla to consider what to do with their two auto stores in the most densely populated state in the nation. Tesla says that the company has been talking to NJ Government. The governor has said Tesla needs to work with the state's political system to change existing laws. Either way, Tesla is in a long fight as more states pass tougher direct sales laws for auto sales to protect their current franchise network of dealers. Texas just passed some of the strictest laws around. Full Story: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-03-11/tesla-stores-may-be-closed-after-n-j-blocks-direct-sales.html
  24. G. David Felt
    So with all the discussions that we have had about various engines and how the auto companies are pushing to standardize engine families across the world to address the tax's imposed on size, this made me wonder about why GM has never built a complete family of V engines based on the tough durable Corvette Push Rod V8. I admit I do not have the engineering chops to dig into the fine details and invite those here that do to share with us what they think the HP, Torque and Efficiency would be like on a family of Push rod V engines. This would include my desire to know if a V2 could work as a efficient engine for the Subcompact market? My thoughts Base line Corvette DI V8 Push rod Engine with VVT as the Foundation. Engine variations: DI V6 standard DI V6 Turbo DI V6 Twin Turbo DI V4 standard DI V4 Turbo DI V4 Twin Turbo DI V2 standard DI V2 Turbo DI V2 Twin Turbo Thoughts on this engine family? I figure the use of 6, 8 and 10 speed Transmissions as you have to address the marketing needs even if the difference is very small between the gains of an 8 versus 10 speed transmission. So what would the HP and Torque figures be like?
  25. G. David Felt
    Very Cool Drew, I stand by my comment that Mazda needs you to do their marketing. Good understanding now of the Skyactive pitch. Thank you,
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