Oracle of Delphi

Welcome to the U.S. Government ...

I think your quote was "they only have them in higher elevations".

Ahh the memories ... http://www.volkswagen-60-jahre.de/commercial.php

Actually no, they have them on 202 near West Chester and the Delaware line ...

I read an article not long ago which stated that some people went into epileptic fits when stopped at PA's red flashing lights, the ones that look like strobe lights ...

The bad economy is catching up with China, factories are starting to close and people are being let go ...

Interesting thoughts ...

Odd

Do you accept old Deutsche Marks or perhaps 4 shares of GM stock?

Feb 07, 2009 (FIND, Inc. via COMTEX) -- GM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- General Motors Corporation (GM) has determined that certain model year 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 passenger cars did not fully comply with paragraphs S4.3© and S4.3(d) of 49 CFR 571.110, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110 Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles With a GVWR of 4,536 Kilograms (10,000 pounds) or Less. GM has filed an appropriate report pursuant to 49 CFR part 573, Defect and Noncompliance Responsibility and Reports. Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h) (see implementing rule at 49 CFR part 556), GM has petitioned for an exemption from the notification and remedy requirements of 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 on the basis that this noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety. This notice of receipt of GM's petition is published under 49 U.S.C. 30118 and 30120 and does not represent any agency decision or other exercise of judgment concerning the merits of the petition. Affected are approximately 6,619 model year 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 passenger cars built from April 2008 through November 12, 2008. Paragraph S4.3 of FMVSS No. 110 requires in pertinent part: S4.3 Placard. Each vehicle, except for a trailer or incomplete vehicle, shall show the information specified in S4.3(a) through (g), and may show, at the manufacturer's option, the information specified in S4.3(h) and (i), on a placard permanently affixed to the driver's side B-pillar. In each vehicle without a driver's side B-pillar and with two doors on the driver's side of the vehicle opening in opposite directions, the placard shall be affixed on the forward edge of the rear side door. If the above locations do not permit the affixing of a placard that is legible, visible and prominent, the placard shall be permanently affixed to the rear edge of the driver's side door. If this location does not permit the affixing of a placard that is legible, visible and prominent, the placard shall be affixed to the inward facing surface of the vehicle next to the driver's seating position. This information shall be in the English language and conform in color and format, not including the border surrounding the entire placard, as shown in the example set forth in Figure 1 in this standard. At the manufacturer's option, the information specified in S4.3©, (d), and, as appropriate, (h) and (i) may be shown, alternatively to being shown on the placard, on a tire inflation pressure label which must conform in color and format, not including the border surrounding the entire label, as shown in the example set forth in Figure 2 in this standard. The label shall be permanently affixed and proximate to the placard required by this paragraph. The information specified in S4.3(e) shall be shown on both the vehicle placard and on the tire inflation pressure label (if such a label is affixed to provide the information specified in S4.3©, (d), and, as appropriate, (h) and (i)) may be shown in the format and color scheme set forth in Figures 1 and 2. * * * © Vehicle manufacturer's recommended cold tire inflation pressure for front, rear and spare tires, subject to the limitations of S4.3.4. For full size spare tires, the statement "see above" may, at the manufacturer's option replace manufacturer's recommended cold tire inflation pressure. If no spare tire is provided, the word "none" must replace the manufacturer's recommended cold tire inflation pressure. (d) Tire size designation, indicated by the headings "size" or "original tire size" or "original size," and "spare tire" or "spare," for the tires installed at the time of the first purchase for purposes other than resale. For full size spare tires, the statement "see above" may, at the manufacturer's option replace the tire size designation. If no spare tire is provided, the word "none" must replace the tire size designation. * * * In its petition, GM explained that the noncompliances with FMVSS No. 110 exist due to errors in the vehicle tire and loading information placards that it affixed to the vehicles. GM explains that the subject vehicles were originally designed to be equipped with spare tires as standard equipment. The vehicle owner's manuals and tire and information placards included all required information associated with the spare tire equipped vehicles. When a production change substituted a Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (inflator kit) for the spare tire, the vehicle tire and information placards should have been revised to comply with paragraphs S4.3© and S4.3(d) FMVSS No. 110, but were not. GM described the noncompliances as the following errors on the tire and loading information placard: (1) The tire size designation shows a spare tire size appropriate for the subject vehicles instead of the word "none". (2) The manufacturer's recommended cold tire inflation pressure shows inflation pressure appropriate for the subject spare tire instead of the word "none". GM also stated that all other information (front and rear tire size designations and their respective cold tire inflation pressures as well as seating capacity and vehicle capacity weight) on the subject placards is correct and that it was not aware of any field or owner complaints associated with these noncompliances. GM additionally stated that it believes that this noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety for the following reasons: (1) All information required for maintaining and/or replacing the front and rear tires, as well as the seating capacity and vehicle capacity weight are correct on the tire and loading information placard on the subject vehicles. (2) The vehicle price label (a.k.a., the Monroney label) has the correct information, whether the vehicle is equipped with an inflator kit or a spare tire. Therefore, original purchase owners should already know if their vehicle is equipped with an inflator kit in place of a spare tire. (3) In addition to the FMVSS 138 required owner's manual language of checking the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare monthly, the owner's manual also recommends the owner to check the tires including the compact spare once a month or more. The tire information placard on the subject vehicles contains spare tire size and recommended cold tire inflation pressure instead of the word "none" as required by FMVSS No. 110. The inflator kit is located in the same location where a spare tire would be for vehicles ordered with an optional spare tire. Therefore, if an owner were to look for the spare tire, he/she would find the inflator kit, and realize that the vehicle is equipped with an inflator kit instead of a spare tire. (4) In the event of a flat tire, the inflator kit serves the purpose of getting back on the road. Since the inflator kit is located in the same location as the spare tire, the customer should have no problem finding it. The owner's manual provides the instructions for using the inflator kit as well as installing the spare tire. There is a label with instructions on the sealant canister of the inflator kit as well. (5) The inflator kit includes a tire sealant canister, an air compressor as well as a pressure gage in one unit. The inflator kit can be used to inflate one or more tires regardless of whether the [Page Number 6454] vehicle has a punctured tire or not. The sealant of the GM sealant canister does not damage the TPMS pressure sensor, and the TPMS continues to function. (6) On Star e-mail service subscribers get monthly reminders on tire pressure maintenance, including the recommended cold tire inflation pressures and status of their tire pressures. (7) Risk to the public is negligible because the vehicle does have an inflator kit. ( GM is not aware of any incidents or injuries related to the subject condition. GM also has informed NHTSA that it has corrected the problem that caused these errors so that they will not be repeated in future production. In summation, GM states that it believes that the noncompliances are inconsequential to motor vehicle safety and that no corrective action is warranted. NHTSA notes that the statutory provisions (49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h)) that permit manufacturers to file petitions for a determination of inconsequentiality allow NHTSA to exempt manufacturers only from the duties found in sections 30118 and 30120, respectively, to notify owners, purchasers, and dealers of a defect or noncompliance and to remedy the defect or noncompliance. Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments on this petition. Comments must refer to the docket and notice number cited at the beginning of this notice and be submitted by any of the following methods: a. By mail addressed to: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. b. By hand delivery to U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. The Docket Section is open on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Federal Holidays. c. Electronically: By logging onto the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) Web site at http://www.regulations.gov/. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Comments may also be faxed to 1-202-493-2251. Comments must be written in the English language, and be no greater than 15 pages in length, although there is no limit to the length of necessary attachments to the comments. If comments are submitted in hard copy form, please ensure that two copies are provided. If you wish to receive confirmation that your comments were received, please enclose a stamped, self- addressed postcard with the comments. Note that all comments received will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78). You may view documents submitted to a docket at the address and times given above. You may also view the documents on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by following the online instructions for accessing the dockets available at that Web site. The petition, supporting materials, and all comments received before the close of business on the closing date indicated below will be filed and will be considered. All comments and supporting materials received after the closing date will also be filed and will be considered to the extent possible. When the petition is granted or denied, notice of the decision will be published in the Federal Register pursuant to the authority indicated below. Comment closing date: March 11, 2009. Authority: (49 U.S.C. 30118, 30120: delegations of authority at CFR 1.50 and 501.. Issued on: February 3, 2009. Claude H. Harris, Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance. [FR Doc. E9-2666 Filed 2-6-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-59-P Vol. 74, No. 025 [Docket No. NHTSA-2009-0003; Notice 1] Link: http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/S...20News/2164688/

The Zeta platform is going to die in North America after the current generation (this has already been stated by GM), and depending on GM's financial situation OZ may or may not get another generation, so then what?

Yellow

I ride through New Hampshire twice a year when we go to the Maine Lobster Fest in Rockland in August. However in 2008 we didn't go because we did a road trip to western Mexico and the USA in the 1969 PCS. Maine Lobster Fest: http://www.mainelobsterfestival.com/

You do know Cadillac has pulled out of Australia ...

Now you know better than that, and I understand that it scares you to the very core of your being, but I have been with GM 20 years come June 2009, and as CPF says, no one understands internal GM politics better than me, and I have to say, things look like they are going GME's way these days. On this you and I, seem to have reached a consensus ...

Have you been spying on our meetings? Borg huh? How about a Borger? :AH-HA_wink:

I told you way back when, not to expect the Denali XT (concept). But CD is correct, all things come to those who wait, well almost all that is ...

That's what happens when you go to those RWD porn sites ...

Chocolate Shake

You know I never kiss & tell. I did however find a local Portuguese restaurant that serves an excellent Portuguese shrimp soup.

Buick bills itself as a producer of “Premium American Motorcars,” and its target audience is the somewhat conservative, fairly affluent buyer. But in spite of this rather traditional approach, Buick has occasionally broken out of that mould to market some surprising high performance machines. In 1936, for example, it introduced the Century, named for its 100 mph (161 km/h) capability. It was basically Buick’s light Special model fitted with the Roadmaster’s 5.2-litre (320 cu in.), 120 horsepower overhead valve, straight-eight engine. In the 1960s, the Buick Wildcat wrapped sybaritic luxury in a sparkling performer, and Car Life magazine dubbed it the “Executive Hot-Rod.” Then in the 1980s came the Buick Grand National, and outrageous GNX. They were powered by Buick’s 3.8-litre (231 cu in.) turbocharged V6, and the Grand National could, in its peak 235 horsepower form, sprint to 96 km/h (60 mph) in under five seconds (Car and Driver 4/86). There was another Buick name that was associated with higher performance: Gran Sport, or GS. The Gran Sport and GS nomenclature were available as a sportier option on several Buicks from 1965 to 1975, including the Riviera, Wildcat and Century. But arguably the most famous and best remembered of the GSs (there was also a GSX), were the Skylark-based models. The Special/Skylark was Buick’s entry in the intermediate market segment in the 1960s, with the Skylark being the upscale version. The Skylark’s Gran Sport option became available in 1965, and its main claim to fame was a 325-horsepower, 6.6-litre (401 cu. in.) V8 rather than the regular 3.7-litre (225 cu. in.) V6, or 4.9-litre (300 cu. in.) V8. It remained the Skylark Gran Sport for 1966, and then in 1967 became just the Buick GS. The GS 340 got a 260 horsepower, 5.6-litre (340 cu. in.) V8, while the more potent GS 400 had a 340 horsepower 6.6-litre (400 cu. in.) V8. This new 6.6-litre engine (there was also a 7.0-litre (430 cu in.) version), was a replacement for the Buick “vertical valve” V8 that had arrived in 1953. The new one eliminated the breathing restrictions imposed by the vertical valve layout. General Motors intermediates, including Buicks, were restyled for 1968, and the side sculpting on the Buick intermediates, including the GS, echoed the look of full size Buicks. The two-door’s wheelbase was reduced from 1967’s 2,921 mm (115 in.) to 2,845 mm (112 in.) for 1968. The GS 340 became the GS 350, now with 5.7 litres (349 cu in.) and 280 horsepower, while the GS 400 remained. Car Life magazine called the 1968 GS 400 the most luxurious of the muscle cars, which included the Pontiac GTO, Oldsmobile 4-4-2, Chevelle SS 396, Ford Torino, Dodge R/T and Plymouth Road Runner. But in spite of this, they said it “… takes a back seat to none in performance.” To back this up they tested a GS 400 with a dealer-installed “Stage 1 Special Package.” This included a special camshaft and higher compression pistons, which allegedly raised horsepower to 345, although Car Life smelled a rat. Based on its performance, they thought it was more like 50 extra horsepower, not five. With this package the GS 400 sprinted to 96 km/h (60 mph) in 6.1 seconds. Its low 3.91:1 rear axle limited top speed to 177 km/h (110 mph). The GS went into 1969 little changed, although the quarter windows were eliminated in favour of flow-through ventilation. The performance package became a factory option. For 1970 the GS was restyled, and the GS 400 became the GS 455, with the 6.6-litre bored out to give 7.4 litres (455 cu in.), which upped horsepower by 10 to 350. There was also a factory Stage 1 performance package, and with this 360 horsepower option fitted, Car Life (12/69) recorded a zero to 96 km/h (60 mph) time of 6.5 seconds. This wasn’t as fast as they got with the ‘68 GS 400, but the ‘70 was tested in much hotter weather and had a higher 3.64:1 axle. At 208 km/h (129.5 mph) its top speed was 31 km/h (19.5 mph) higher. Also available was a GSX version, which emphasized better handling. The GSX included stiffer suspension, bigger tires and wheels, front disc brakes and a four-speed manual transmission. This would mark the peak of the muscle car era. Emission controls were sapping horsepower, and in 1971 the industry reduced compression ratios to accommodate the lower octane low-lead or no-lead gasolines that were being phased in. The major emission control device, the catalytic converter, couldn’t tolerate lead. The impact of emission control hardware and lower compression was significant. The 1970 7.4-litre GS, with a 10.0:1 compression ratio, was rated at 350 horsepower, but this dropped to 315 horsepower with the 1971 8.5:1 compression. The combination of brutal insurance premiums, lower power and performance due to emissions restrictions, and rising safety concerns, spelled the end of muscle cars in the early 1970s. There would be a 1972 Skylark-based GS, but that would be the last. A GS package was offered on the Century until 1975, and GSX on the 1974 Apollo, but the magic was gone. Link: http://www.canadiandriver.com/2009/02/06/m...s-1967-1972.htm

I think the money is going to buy Camino a new computer ... :rotflmao:

You're supposed to stop at red lights?

Hair

Fiat Lux ... http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/29060418#29060418