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Are they P-Zero Rossos or P-Zero Neros? I'm going to guess Rossos because the Neros are $h!ty tires. Glad you liked it. I'd love to just drive one; those cars are sexy inside and out and have a great powertrain (on paper at least).

http://www.leftlanenews.com/north-american...-announced.html I'm going to go out on a limb and say: COTY: CTS-V TOTY: X6 (I think it'll win for being different even though I'd like to see Vue Hybrid take this)

I can't possibly drive less. I'm forced to drive about 50-60 miles a day to/from work and going to lunch. Add another 30 if I drive my girlfriend to my place and back home that night. I have, however, been driving smarter. I've learned what's said to be the optimal way of driving my particular car (certain RPMs, stay out of boost, never drive in neutral) and it's been saving me quite a bit of gas the last couple weeks...

haha Oblu, you're a big idiot.

haha The horsepower numbers are a bit funny (but understandable since this is from '02!), but your description of its design is pretty good. Thanks for the read!

Scissors have been around for awhile too; does that make cutting things a fad?

Gosh, that's too bad.. my grandpa worked on the line at Packard, but he passed away in April.. Then again, on second note, I might be able to speak to good ol' Reggie Bell. Never had him as a professor, but I know he's been a good source of auto info for a lot of people. Maybe I'll see if I can catch him in an office hour...

That's really interesting to know. How long ago did he pass? How long ago did he teach at Kettering/GMI? On the lines of the actual contest: do you know what style they are looking for? Is this supposed to be a research-drenched article? Or something from the heart with a small touch of research and facts? I want to do the latter and not bog it down with too many numbers, but I'm not sure if that's what they'd like to see... Also, what is an upper-class undergraduate? I'm a Junior at Kettering; am I eligible to enter?

I'm pretty sure he's just saying the thread is boring and poking fun at Sixty8.

Yes it is. 1. It is a nice piece at the end of an era where horsepower rules, but the start of an era where MPG rules. It still gets good gas mileage for its power and weight while maintaining great performance in comparison to the competition. 2. It shows that GM still has car guys who want to please the customer's need for speed. 3. It proves that there still is an automaker (albeit not the only one) who puts their compassion into the design, details, and every part of the vehicle they make instead of simply making a machine on wheels like so many manufacturers do. 4. This car will set GM up nicely for a smaller, lighter, less powerful, more efficient, just as quick 6th Gen Camaro and then they can use the PR to say, "Hey, we care more than you think and we know how to build a damn good car. Look how much this car has changed and it still has all the dynamics and excitement of the 5th Gen and more!"

Certainly not what I was expecting.. nice job!

Halloween

Stay safe, y'all. Seriously.. we don't want to see any of you missing!

Hmm, I'm interested in this just because the award is named after a professor from my university (though I've never heard of him).

Saw a Camaro mule all taped/camo'd up the other day... Kinda strange.

Wow, that Top 10 is pretty $h!ty... so bad I'm not even going to read the rest of the list.

My apology. Please vote for three, not two.

I think she's awesome. Just watching her speech at the RNC was enough to make me back her. Given, I do like many of the things she is for, so don't say I'm voting on her character. I do think she has a great charisma about her and I, too, like the fact that she seems like a normal American citizen who was picked out of the blue. Seeing McCain pick somebody way off the charts like this shows that he's still got "it" and he obviously does his research before making decisions.

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And the winners are... 1st Place Dodgefan (18 pts) 2nd Place NOS2006 (16 pts) 3rd Place (6 pts) MarioBro88 (8 pts) Unfortunately, the number of entries on this one were very small. Congratulations to Dodgefan for his victory in this contest with a great looking production BRX. We’re looking for more entries next time because three is just not enough! Now its time to use your choppin' skills on Saab’s already sexy 9-3. What can you do to improve or greatly change it? Saab 9-3 competition There's definitely enough time left for you to enter, so let's see those great 9-3 variations you've been dreaming about! Also, be sure to catch the latest voting thread on Choppin' Competition #47 HERE and be sure to cast your vote for your favorite chops!

Welcome to the Choppin' Competition #47 Voting thread! Remember, artists who entered must vote for someone other than themselves. Those that do not vote or vote for themselves will be assessed a two (2) point penalty. Voters, please nominate three (3) entries in this format: *1st place *2nd place *3rd Place Each first place vote earns 3 points, each second place vote earns 2 points, and each third place vote earns 1 point. Voting begins now and will end Friday, September 26th, 2008 @ 11:59PM. Only those votes cast during that time will be counted. 1 2 3 4 5 VOTE----------------VOTE----VOTEVOTE-----VOTEVOTEVOTE---VOTEVOTEVOTE---- -VOTE--------------VOTE---VOTE----VOTE---------VOTE---------VOTEVOTEVOTE---- --VOTE------------VOTE----VOTE----VOTE---------VOTE---------VOTE---------------- ---VOTE----------VOTE-----VOTE----VOTE---------VOTE---------VOTE---------------- ----VOTE--------VOTE------VOTE----VOTE---------VOTE---------VOTEVOTEVOTE---- -----VOTE------VOTE-------VOTE----VOTE---------VOTE---------VOTEVOTEVOTE---- ------VOTE----VOTE--------VOTE----VOTE---------VOTE---------VOTE---------------- -------VOTE--VOTE---------VOTE----VOTE---------VOTE---------VOTE---------------- ---------VOTEVOTE---------VOTE----VOTE---------VOTE---------VOTEVOTEVOTE---- ------------VOTE--------------VOTE VOTE-----------VOTE--------VOTEVOTEVOTE---- Good luck to all entrants!

Welcome to Choppin' Competition #48! GM and Saab debuted a refreshed 9-3 for 2008, but we think it can get better! It is a very sexy design all around, but there is still room for it to be more innovative and classy by its already impressive design. Should you take on this task, your duty is to modify the 2008 Saab 9-3 into anything you can imagine. Want to drop and mod it to be a street racer? How about evolving it into the next generation? Or maybe you even want to stretch it into a limousine and show Cadillac that the DTS isn’t good enough. Whatever you choose to do, make sure it shows what you picture in your head because I’m sure the end result will be brilliant! Please use only use the 2008 Saab 9-3 for your base image! Some Picture Sources... -Serious Wheels -Net Car Show -Net Car Show -http://gm.wieck.com/forms/gm/*query?9-3&Source=all'>http://gm.wieck.com/forms/gm/*query?9-3&Source=all ^^High-Res GM Media imagery (Copy/paste URL into browser to access)^^ Size guidelines remain at 800x600, so please size your entry accordingly. Please do not submit your images as Bitmap (.bmp) files. Deadline is Friday, September 26th @ 11:59PM your local time. (date to be extended if necessary) Good luck and have fun! *Instructions for accessing high-resolution images through AutoDeadline: Replace the bold, blue section of the URL... (http://gm.wieck.com/forms/gm/*query?silverado&Source=all) ...with the make/model/etc you're searching for. Replacing 'silverado' with 'lesabre' will bring up downloadable hi-res images of the Buick LeSabre. Copy into your browser and hit enter.

haha Yeah, no kidding. I think she'd do well though; she seems pretty intelligent.

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No, this is an SS (non RS). SS/RS Camaros have halo/projector headlights and red SS badges (these are silver).