Everything posted by Drew Dowdell
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GM Crash Test Video from 1968
yeah, isn't this more likely to be a Chrysler vid? but I know that GM participated in the development of early crash test dummies....
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GM Crash Test Video from 1968
Forget Unibody or BOF.... half the time the seats didn't even stay bolted down!
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America's saddest cities
I'm surprised Pittsburgh isn't on the list, but we have a relatively low crime rate. Still, there is a reason we have one of the premier mental health institutions in the country.
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1926 Cadimino
you Camino fans are certainly a unique bunch.
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GM Reportedly Reaches Deal to Sell Opel
maybe they can supply Saturn dealers.
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Craigslist finds locally that I am considering
Woah wait! I missed the part about the Caprice being a 2-door. Definitely get that even if you don't get the ToadSmasher for it's LT-1
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Chevy Volt coasts closer to reality, first bona fide model now in production
I thought Toyota already said they wouldn't be going with Li
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Chevy Volt coasts closer to reality, first bona fide model now in production
1. Show me a concept car that makes it into production in the original concept form. 2. The price range was always 30k - 40k, yes that's a wide margin, but they said it would be with in that. 3. People are getting 100mpg by hypermilling Pruises, I don't doubt the Volt can do that too. 4. This was always going to be a slow ramp up vehicle with limited availability in the first few years. 5. As always, your mileage may vary.
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Chevy Volt coasts closer to reality, first bona fide model now in production
The Insight (if you mean the first Gen) never moves on electricity alone and uses "traditional" batteries. The Volt runs up to 40 miles on electricity alone and uses lithium ion batteries. AFAIK, no other major manufacturer is using Lith-Ions. The Tesla is just a bunch of Toshiba laptop batteries strung together.
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Chevy Volt coasts closer to reality, first bona fide model now in production
uhm... how?
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Chevy Volt coasts closer to reality, first bona fide model now in production
Chevy Volt coasts closer to reality, first bona fide model now in production via Engadget General Motors has just cut the ribbon, metaphorically at least, on the production of the first genuine Chevy Volt integration vehicle. Unlike previous versions, which have been "developments mules" made using parts from the Malibu / Cruze lines, this will look (and hopefully feel) 100 percent like what the company plans to start pimping out this November. The pre-production model will be put through the paces in case the design needs to be refined and tweaked before going full steam ahead. GM is sticking pretty close to its original plan of building at a rate of ten a week by mid-July, with "several hundred more" going into production early next year, and with any luck, it'll be packing some standardized EV plug by then.
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Craigslist finds locally that I am considering
option 1 and 3 ? Depending on how bad the Toadsmasher is, drop the LT-1 into the '86.
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Pushed towards bankruptcy
I much rather it be Ford than Toyota.
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California high court upholds gay marriage ban
I wouldn't tax all of the religious establishments. Just the ones that form PACs and do other political work with money collected from religious donations.
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WHY WAS MY POST DELETED???
It was deleted twice in fact.... and will be a third time. We have a politics section, but even this wouldn't survive there because it's shoddy, incomplete, and makes hasty conclusions. Stop reposting it in here.
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California high court upholds gay marriage ban
I agree with the SCOCA's ruling while I disagree with the result. Additionally, taking it to the SCOTUS right now is a terrible idea. That said, I am very reluctantly not moving this to the politics forum because the discussion has been civil. Please don't make me regret it.
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Calling all C&Ger's who are Crazy for Cadillac
I may come up for this.
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Favorite Hybrid vehicles
Can the IMA even turn those wheels?
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Toyota reported raising Prius production
Why? I'm still seeing big rebates and low interest financing available on them here.
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Calling all C&Ger's who are Crazy for Cadillac
:smilies-38096:
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Wheel vibration and pull to the left
They should be able to pull back the boots on the CV joint and check for damage.
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Favorite Hybrid vehicles
Baldwin Sharks Alco PA-1 EMD E8
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Honda Owners Say Brakes Are Made Of Worthlessness — Honda Hasn't Responded
This doesn't sound like Honda.... at least the "not responding" part.
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Honda Owners Say Brakes Are Made Of Worthlessness — Honda Hasn't Responded
-Consumerist While it's OK for messages from top-secret government agencies to self destruct, that's not the case for car brakes. But more than 200 owners of 2008 and 2009 Accords have complained that keeping their brakes in working condition has proven to be a mission impossible. Paul's 2009 Accord is suffering from bakes breakage: I recently (March 7) bought a new 2009 Honda Accord, and after 2 days it has brake issues. I have taken it in to Honda 5 times to still have no resolution. They "deglazed" the rotors first, a few hours after I got it back, same thing. Now they claim Honda knows about the issue and is investigating the issue. I've got a brand new $30K car with malfunctioning brakes, and Honda knows about it and won't fix the problem. I need help. Paul should start here and keep pressing. Honda has been known to respond to pressure after putting off dealing with important issues for as long as possible.
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Ultimate Sadness! the progeny...
If you use Oldsmobile Auroras you can....