Everything posted by Drew Dowdell
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GM News: Rumorpile: General Motors To Turn To Aisin For Eight-Speed Transmission For A Year?
Looks like Corvette might get this too.
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BMW News: Rumorpile: BMW’s Diesel Plans On A Powerpoint Slide
I've never been an SUV kinda guy. I'd buy a B-body wagon before a truck if Albert would let me... but he won't drive it due to the size, so I can't. The only SUV, and I use the term loosely, that I would buy for myself would be the Avalanche. edit: And he'd just have to deal with it.
- BMW News: Rumorpile: BMW’s Diesel Plans On A Powerpoint Slide
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Poll: Did you pass your driver test the first time?
Answer honestly.
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Leviathan
Yeah, the rims are absolutely terrible. They're ugly beyond ugly. That's why I'll be replacing the rims with a set of these soon: I've always liked Year One's 17" Rally Rim reproductions and considered buying a set for my old black Turdmaro. That's what will be going on this car. That's a seat from either a late '90s Grand Prix or early 2000's Impala, I believe. Yes, I said a seat. The previous owner started to replace the original worn out ones and stopped at the driver's seat. I still have the original driver's seat, but I'm not sure I'm going to reupholster it, the passenger side seat, or the rear seat bottoms. I'm open to criticism here, but I'm thinking a set of Recaros out of a Cobalt SS may be what I use to replace the front seats, if not at least a set of seats out of a fourth-gen F-Body. Of course, they'll be recovered with more factory-style coverings. I do plan on reusing at least the back of the rear seat. I'm afraid so. I have no idea who in the hell made those things, but I'd like to hope that they've went out of buisness. We'll get there sometime this winter I hope. So far, I'm planning on painting the car black and adding a custom hood and lower body side graphics, although I'm also considering a few Holden-sourced paint options as well. As far as the body goes, it's 85 percent straight and 85 percent rust free. None of your typical F-Body rust has gotten to the rocker panels or any of the rear sheetmetal. The floorpans do have some very mild rust issues (which second-gen F-Body car doesn't?), but that's no big deal. I can spend $200 bucks on so on a new set from Camaro Central, which is luckily located about 15 miles away from me (and that also means I'll get to save a buttload of cash on shipping working on this car). Sounds Very Cool, I would like to suggest you keep a running blog here with pictures so we can all lust after this baby being brought back to a high standard of BAD! Speaking of that... we have a new blog feature here that would be a great way to do that.
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Industry News: Tesla Announces A Loss In Third Quarter, Boost Production
I'm actually thinking it will be a Toyota-Tesla tie up.
- Mitsubishi News: Mitsubishi’s CEO Says We’re Staying In The U.S.
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Chrysler 300 SRT8 Hauls Ass To The Opera
dude needs to learn how to drive.
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I don't mean to give it away, but...
Honda and Driver likes the new Accord above the others? YOU DON'T SAY!!!?!? For me it would be 1. Passat (any engine other than the 2.5) 2. Fusion 3. Accord 4. Altima If it has to be the Passat 2.5, then: 1. Fusion 2. Accord 3. Passat 4. Altima
- Mitsubishi News: Mitsubishi’s CEO Says We’re Staying In The U.S.
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GM News: Rumorpile: General Motors To Turn To Aisin For Eight-Speed Transmission For A Year?
No, just not ready yet. It's not an app you can download. 8-speed for FWD is ready though?
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Industry News: Tesla Announces A Loss In Third Quarter, Boost Production
I didn't make that bet...
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Mitsubishi News: Mitsubishi’s CEO Says We’re Staying In The U.S.
Notice this: They blame the decline on the ending of the Eclipse, Galant, and Endeavor, but so far, no plans to bring them back. The Eclipse and Galant made Mitsubishi back in the day..... Suzuki actually has a more compelling lineup in the US right now than Mitsu... at least they have a mid-size in the Kazashi that by all accounts is a really decent entry in the market.
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BMW News: Rumorpile: BMW To Show Off The X4 At The Detroit Auto Show Next Year?
What else is there for BMW do sell? Why not fix some of the lackluster products they've left behind? The Z4 has gotten big, heavy (heavier than a Buick Verano), and ugly. Why can't we get a nice little Z3 roadster again?
- Honda Previews The 2013 Civic Before The LA Auto Show: Comments
- Honda Previews The 2013 Civic Before The LA Auto Show: Comments
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Industry News: Tesla Announces A Loss In Third Quarter, Boost Production
Sure they are... I'm betting at least one of these brands will survive.
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Industry News: Tesla Announces A Loss In Third Quarter, Boost Production
The problem with that idea is that the platforms aren't set up for that type of drive.
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Leviathan
those wheels the wrong offset?
- 45th Camaro Christmas Ornament
- Opel/Vauxhall News: Meanwhile In The UK, The 170 MPH Insignia VXR Supersport
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Ramburban?
I don't understand why Dodge left this market... and now it is probably too late to join it.
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Project Toronado
I'm normally one to tinker with it until it works, but that's why I bought from a place with no core charge so I can keep the original carb and figure out the issue. Just... life right now demands a car that starts each time without tinkering.
- Land Rover News: Rumorpile: 16 New Models In Store For Land Rover?
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I Spy
Lincoln needs to bring some visual cues that people recognize as Lincoln and make the car distinctive. The entire Buick lineup has more "brand" look to it yet still looks modern. Why would you chose the MKZ over a Lacrosse from a visual standpoint... I don't think anyone would.