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Drew Dowdell

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  1. Drew Dowdell
    Yes. Because the valve train design path has nothing to do with power train refinement. The Corvette can be very quiet and it's actually tuned with a sporting mind. It has active exhaust to make things louder when you're having fun.
  2. Drew Dowdell
    The Corvette engine would be absolutely fine no matter what SMK says... it is quiet and refined, even in the Vette.
  3. Drew Dowdell
    Didn't GM develop a drop-in replacement for R12 that didn't require a full conversion? It was supposed to be fantastic stuff.... I need to look into that.
  4. Drew Dowdell
    The LTS will have an 8-speed.... the CTS has one and the Escalade will too. I've driven the Escalade, I'm not worried about the interior, it's superior to the Range Rover at this point (which I drove the next day)
  5. Drew Dowdell
    The biggest issue is the 2.5 liter. Fixing that (by a complete replacement) would fix most of your complaints about the powertrain. Nissan should do something like a DI 1.8T with a light turbo on it instead.
  6. Drew Dowdell
    It could be a Bentley Continental rebadged as a Cadillac and SMK would still complain.
  7. Drew Dowdell
    The C-Class feels like a baby S-Class in many ways... and "weight and inertia" is one of them. Again, not saying that is a bad thing, but those looking at sporting cars will not likely be satisfied. I happen to like the S-Class feel, so the C-Class appeals to me there. The ATS is still the nimblest dancer of these three. Yes the 3-series sells on reputation alone... but that doesn't mean it is really the best car with it's stale interior design, "will they ever think of something new?" exterior, and huge weight gain/handling feel loss over older years. The Corolla has changed more in 25 years than the 3-series has.
  8. Drew Dowdell
    I don't think they even re-engineered it... it's just different snap in pieces that are a more subdued shape and painted body color.
  9. Drew Dowdell
    Indeed. They may pass VW in US sales at some point. If "Red Alert" hasn't been sounded somewhere in VW's headquarters yet, that should do it.
  10. Drew Dowdell
    I had my '81 done for $100 and that included the leak test. It didn't need anything but the charge (but hey, you'd need a recharge too after 30 years)
  11. Drew Dowdell
    Yeah, but my point was that the AV would some with that body hardware regardless of whether it was a Z71 or not. The WBH Av was a Lutz change that was made starting in mid-2004 for people who didn't like the cladding (he did the same with the Aztek)
  12. Drew Dowdell
    Hi from Pittsburgh. Pictures to follow later this weekend.
  13. Drew Dowdell
    Again, Olds is out in front in '78...
  14. Drew Dowdell
    I drove the ATS Coupe and 4-series the same day. The differences are largely academic and the only negative I see on the ATS is the fairly plain instrument panel, but the 3/4ths-Series isn't going to be winning any design innovation awards either. The ATS trumps the 4-series in "added-lightness" and feels more nimble in the corners even though the curb weights are about the same. I also prefer the steering feel in the ATS. I drove both the C300 and C400 as well.... fantastic cars, but they've grown in size quite a bit to where they feel 98% of the last CTS in size and don't feel at all sporting. That isn't a bad thing, but when the goal in this segment is "sporting feel", the C-Class doesn't fit that at all. On a long trip, I would prefer the C-Class over the ATS by a hair.... but if I am looking for spirited driving, I'll stick with the MRC in the ATS.
  15. Drew Dowdell
    But that was only on the Tahoes I guess... The Avalanche and 'Burban Z71 didn't look any different
  16. Drew Dowdell
    Don't convert. R12 can be had cheap. It will never be as cold if you convert.
  17. Drew Dowdell
    I drove a $50k ATS 4-cylinder today... And the turbo 4 is a better overall experience due to balance.
  18. Drew Dowdell
    Gm midsized trucks aren't here. They'll be at the Sept 30 event
  19. Drew Dowdell
    No no, all new cars...most manufacturers. Get to drive them and take some on the track and some on the off road course.
  20. Drew Dowdell
    Of course there will be pics! Two day event starts tomorrow
  21. Drew Dowdell
    Hi from Monticello Motor Club and Raceway in Monticello NY
  22. Drew Dowdell
    Wait for it....
  23. Drew Dowdell
    Why benchmark against a vehicle that feels 20 years old in design? At least use the S-Class as the benchmark, it's the newest of the big guys.
  24. Drew Dowdell
    There are better rebates available on the Sierra depending on your configuration though. I"m trying to decide if I'm going to attempt to do video on the truck or not. It is a time thing since I won't have any assistant with me.
  25. Drew Dowdell
    It might even be tomorrow.... I don't know if they will be at the event I'm at tomorrow... but I'm 99% sure 100% sure* they will be at the event on Sept 30. * just got the confirmation for the Sep 30 event
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