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I'm trying to type this with my left hand since my right wrist is imobilized. Made a rare trip to see a doctor today to confirm the bad news I already thought was coming my way. Right now, I can't do any of the things I usually do to make a living and am supposed to start some harsh physical therapy after "resting" my arm for several weeks. This is not in the budget. Worse, it is spring and my best chance to generate some decent level of income just evaporated. Sometimes things just suck. Sorry for not getting back to you, Olds. Been a bit fixated on this.
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What soundcard would you recommend for a 5.1 channel system? It does not matter whether it is PCI or PCI-E. I have read good reviews about Asus Xonar Essence XTX. but also have read that it is geared for headphones and some have experienced problems with 5.1 digital sound. Can a 5.1 channel system be "converted" to a 7.1 by adding two speakers?
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Okay, so I haven't checked on my favorite '87 Pontiac Grand Prix LE since the fall (maybe October?). And the dealership it is at - remember, this car is the dealer owner's personal car - lost both its franchises (Pontiac in '09 and Cadillac just recently in late 2010 or very early 2011). The building is now marked as an AC Delco repair facility though it looks emptier than before. I've been curious if his collection of cars was still in existence, namely my favorite Pontiac. So Friday night on the way home I stopped by to do a quick check. I was disappointed to see it missing from its parking spot inside the garage; however, I know the owner takes it out on nice weath…
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http://www.stingraysstudios.com/Live_Race_Art.php The race is NOT on TV until it is Over !!!! BUT...WE got it all...12 hours of live streaming video !! HOOK IT UP !!!
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Yep, the 1st week of April my new 2011 2SS RS Synergy Green Camaro will be pulling up to my garage in the beautiful hills of Hockessin, Delaware. I put the Hoe in Hockessin!
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One thing that interests me lately about Japanese cars, and culture in general, is their propensity for miniaturization. Our small cars, it seems, are scaled-down big cars, while Japanese cars are engineered in miniature... yet everything seems to work in harmony. Like a Tokyo apartment.
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Sports reporter Ben Higging was doing a story on San Diego States first-ever NCAA Tourney win, when a reversing Tahoe nearly ran him over. Still finished his reprt in the nick of time before he became aware of what almost happened. Ha, now that's a professional.
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Insideline rounded up this years' new or significantly revised minivans to find out who reins king of the family haulers. http://www.insideline.com/toyota/sienna/2011/2011-minivan-comparison-test.html and just for comparison, last year's Grand Caravan: and just for comparison, last year's Grand Caravan: Seemed like a fair comparison. Only 6.6 points separate the 1st-place Sienna from the 5th-place Grand Caravan in the overall scores. However I don't really agree with the Sienna being first. The cheapest interior of the group would have knocked down to at least 2nd in my book. The Odyssey seems to be held back by its lack a features and powert…
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http://www.msnbc.msn...ws-asiapacific/ Hope loss of life/damage is minimized, though it doesn't look good...
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Today is my 9th anniversary of joining Cheers & Gears!! I joined on March 15, 2002 and have never been able to leave. To all of the "old timers" here - thank you for a wonderful nine years spent with you and your thoughts, advice, and news. To those that have joined in the recent past, thank you for sharing your input and insight with me and others in the time you've been here. I have to admit that I cannot seem to live without visiting this place at least once a day, even when I'm on vacation or preoccupied with other things (thank God for an android cell phone!). I remember the reason I found C&G was due to my searching the Interner for information on the ne…
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Is it just me or does he seem like the kind of guy Josh Oliver, leader of the WWW.thegmsource.com, the greatest site ever, would envy?
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My birthday present came early! Check it out: Very cool, its really nice too...much thicker metal than the frames you buy at stores. Can't wait to put it on!
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My New Baby: -- Precision Workstation T3500 Tower -- Processor: Intel Xeon Processor W3565(8M Cache, 3.20 GHz, 4.80 GT/s) -- 6 GB DDR3 ECC RDIMM 1333MHz (3 DIMMs) -- 2GB NVIDIA Quadro 4000, Dual Monitor, 2DP & 1DVI -- Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit -- 300 GB SATA Hard Drive (10K RPM) -- 16X DVD +/- RW Drive -- Integrated Intel chipset SATA 3.0Gb/s controller All for under $2K with Dell's 3 year Business Warranty. You cannot beat that! And there is room to grow!! I wanted dual processors and another 6 GB Ram, but then I might have sat on the street begging.
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1957 was a great year for cars...Ford outsold Chevrolet, Chevrolet introduced its legendary Bel Air, a few companies introduced fuel-injection to American cars, and Chrysler reached a peak in styling with the Forward Look. Especially nice were the '57 Imperial and De Soto Adventurer convertibles. Check out these two '75s going up for sale soon...the Imperial was even owned by Howard Hughes at one point. What do you think of them? http://automotivetraveler.com/jump/2793
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What extinct or endangered body style do you want to see come back? February 13th, 2011 Drew Dowdell - CheersandGears.com Over the years body styles have come and gone. Oh sure, the basic trio of sedan, coupe, wagon are still around, but even those three had subtypes. The example shown above is from my personal favorite body style. The Cadillac Eldorado was a coupe, yes, but it was of a subtype called a Personal Luxury Coupe. This sub-type of coupe was marketed as it's own category in years past. Indeed in 1980, there were no less than 14 Personal Luxury Coupe models offered by just the Detroit three. By 1990, that number was down to about 8 and by 2000 only the Cad…
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To one of the lyric kings of Facebook, I hope you're having a good one, sir.
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Back in the day, there were "Chevy men", "Dodge men", and "Ford men", with variations on a vast majority domestic theme. How did you become the type of car enthusiast you are today? What cars did you grow up with in your family, and how did they shape your preferences? I'll list some of my memories, both real and placed in my head by grainy photographs taken before my birth or when I was too young to remember... Maternal side, grandparents, '39 Mercury coupe, muddy farm car in photographs. Grandfather later turned to Chrysler cars with a smattering of Pontiacs, his last the '73 Cat he handed to me. His last car after his beloved '77 New Yorker was an '89 Caprice Cla…
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Took some time to attend the Calgary Auto Show tonight and I got a chance to see a couple vehicles that haven't really been seen up until this point. You might be interested to hear about the Orlando for example... Here's a summary of my thoughts. Golf Estate Absolutely love this car, would be perfect for me. Nice compact wagon, especially a Diesel with real solid MPG. It's disappointing more automakers don't make wagons these days. Are you listening GM? Regal Wagon, Coupe, and Convertible would be nice. 9-5 This is a REALLY elegant car, and the presence is even better in person. LOVE the digital cockpit inspired digital speedometer 300 Feels big, great qualit…
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According to Facebook, today is the gas strike. You're not supposed to go buy gas in order to send a message to big oil or something stupid. Apparently they don't realize that reduced use will lead to lower prices, not putting off a purchase for a day? I may go get gas out of spite.
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Have gas prices already started affecting used SUV/Truck pricing? March 6th 2011 - Drew Dowdell - CheersandGears.com According to GasBuddy.com, the national average for gasoline has spiked from $3.12 per gallon to $3.49 per gallon between February 16th and March 6th. As some of you know, I keep an eye on prices for used Chevrolet Avalanches and Oldsmobile Bravadas. I am already noticing a drop in pricing on just these two models. For example, an '05 Avalanche with 63,000 miles and leather near me has an asking price of just $17,999. Six months ago, an Avalanche with that equipment would be over $20k used. Higher mileage examples have fallen from the $17k range to …
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I LOVE to WRITE. I interned at a local newspaper "back in the day" and had many articles published. Recently, another article I wrote was published; this time, online. I've also added a bit more to my Route 66 story. AUTO ADS Last time here, I posted a thread with a bunch of older commercials that caught my attention: Then, Drew posted an article I wrote about commercials: ROUTE 66 After my September 2009 road trip along Route 66, I started writing a Route 66-based story. I finally added a new section in late February 2011, just as the host website was disbanded. So, the entire story is copied in here. Soon, my story may have a new home; details to be deter…
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Remember that feature of TVs a few years back where you could watch 2 shows at the same time with what was called "picture in picture"? Well, this is not exactly the same, but I photographed non-digital pics I took circa 1988-1997. Maybe someday I'll get 'em all scanned in and placed online somewhere.... It's funny how old pictures reveal a lot about your past that you had forgotten, in terms of people and events.... Wonder where some people are today.... COLORFUL Walt Disney World, FL, Summer 1989: Opryland Hotel, Nashville TN, Christmas 1995: Front steps of a relatives' home, Holsopple PA, Summer 1992: NATURE Western United States, 1991 (mid June to mid …
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I've posted pics of old roads (Route 66, the Lincoln Highway, etc.) and pictures of the "road ahead" from various trips and drives. But, one type of road I had not taken pictures of until December 18, 2010, is a BRAND NEW road. I'm not talking just new concrete/pavement ... I'm talking ... brand new ... as in NO pavement had been in that spot previously. For this photo shoot, the "Stearns Road Project": http://www.stearnsroad.com/ Stearns Road was extended from IL RT 25 to Randall Rd, providing a much-needed 4-lane bridge across the Fox River between Elgin and St Charles. The only other bridge crossing the Fox River between St Charles (IL RT 64) and Elgin (US RT 20)…
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Did any of you guys see C&G mentioned in the latest MT mag about the Cadillac ATS-V speculation?
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Not sure which is the best forum to stick this- would be nice to be seen publicly- move thread at will. Nice overview of many of the GM plants, esp with the names from the heights of GM's success. 'NUMMI' may have significance to those into Vibes & matrixes, but 'Fremont' built the cars people treasure & collect. This info (and more) will eventually get into the upcoming C&G Wiki, but this is especially nice because there are numerous pics. Even driving by these sites seldom gives any indication of the size of these complexes. http://canadianponcho.activeboard.com/index.spark?aBID=118110&p=3&topicID=37134625&page=1&sort=newestFirst
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http://www.mainstreetinmotion.com/ For me, it's coming to Philly in July (15-17), 8AM-5PM, at the Citizen's Bank Park (Phillies stadium). I signed up for Saturday 7/16, but will have to go on Sunday 7/17 instead (unless I get "sick" and go Friday 7/15!) due to my daughter's 1st birthday party that day. However, I'm excited GM has returned with this show Check the link above to see if it's coming to a location near you (its travelling all over the US), what vehicles will be there and how to register.
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So I live about 2 hours south of Chicago, and today there's an article about the Chicago Auto Show, where they ask 4 or 5 "car people" some questions about which vehicle they'd buy in certain classes. How they picked them I do not know (one of them was a Toyota spokesperson, who of course answered with a Toyota product each time, didn't make much sense). Drew was also in the article, and it mentioned C&G. I can't find the article online or I would post it, but I thought it was pretty cool since it was an article written by an editor of the newspaper, not just some random article they took from somewhere else. EDIT: Here is a picture of the article:
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Okay, it's a safe bet that Rod Hatfield Chevy in Lexington, KY paid to rip off the melody of some popular rap song for their annoying jingle ... but I wonder if they paid Mr. Loizou of GM Inside News to use his nifty old 'chop of a future Malibu in their local ad spot here? I didn't record this video, so don't blame me for the shoddy camera work. Anyway, pause the video at the 1 to 2 second mark. <iframe title="YouTube video player" width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/VA8DNt4kKWg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Yep. It's this: What's even more hilarious besides the fact that there could be a potential, small shiitstorm b…
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http://www.globalpost.com/dispatches/globalpost-blogs/bric-yard/brazil-putting-the-penis-passion-fruit
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recession. job loss. industry not recovering. new profession. sell cars. been employed selling cars for a week now. Suzuki dealer. Will be a tough road, but let me tell you, the Kizashi is the real deal, the SX4 has a definite niche. Hoping this pans out, at least for while. Any of you in this neck of the woods coming to the auto show let me know. Will be working the Suzuki stage! Cruze, etc. has nothing on this. AWD / dual auto climate control / keyless start / euro inspired suspension.....21k OTD.............. "something great is coming"...........need i mention 7 years! 100k! POWERTRAIN warrranty......no deductible.............transferrable............ …
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Well, somebody bought a new-style STS. Did you guys see the photos of David Arquette's silver STS after the head-on crash in L.A.? The front end's wiped out, but the doors look openable. He went head-on into some sort of Jeep, I think it was a Patriot.
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System of a Down will be performing a reunion tour beginning in May. It's about time. This gives me something to be excited about since everything else in my life is depressing at the moment. Not that any of the U.S. shows are close enough to personally attend, but perhaps they'll announce some east coast shows later in the year. Here's to hoping.
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I just spent a week behind the wheel of the R350. It wasn't as much as I thought it would be...it cost more than I thought it would...it drank gas a bit more than I expected...and I still kinda liked it. Check out my review and let me know what you think... http://automotivetraveler.com/jump/2781
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Who's (on) First? It seems there's a minor collective historical shift going on. The Buick Motor Company was incorporated May 19, 1903. The Cadillac Automobile Company was incorporated August 22, 1902. With the demise of Oldsmobile, the previous longest manufacturer in the U.S., Wikipedia (and other) sources have reshuffled the criteria a bit. Wikipedia currently says this in the Cadillac entry : >>"Cadillac is currently the second oldest American automobile manufacturer behind Buick and among the oldest automobile brands in the world. Depending on how one chooses to measure, Cadillac is arguably older than Buick. Since GM has discontinued offering Oldsmobil…
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That time has finally come, and I'm heading back to my "roots" (well, 4 year kind of roots by way of college)...Philly. I ended my 7 month tenure at the dealer in Maryland I've worked for on the 31st, and while it was a fun ride that I did almost too well at, it was way too far to drive everyday, in the wrong area and other things. As of now I'm going to be doing the same in Philly, for however long it goes, but with nicely improved perks and pay, and 15 minutes from home in the city, I think...as soon as we figure out where that is. I may be working for Acura, or Mazda, stores and have a few different options to pick from after interviewing Friday. Now, if only we coul…
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I see where CBS has stopped production of Two And A Half Men after Sheen's latest run off at the mouth. He's dumb. He's really dumb.
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I was bored and this just popped into my head. I figured you guys could appreciate the humor (or lack thereof) I done another dumb thing, George... (maybe that should be "MUAHAHAHA'd")
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I'd like to ask you a few questions about getting into the area via a flight (if possible). The reason? 2011 ATHS (Antique Truck Historical Society) National Convention and Annual Truck Show, May 26-28, 2011, St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds in South Bend, Indiana Please either reply here or feel free to PM me. TIA!!
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So I try to set myself goals every years. Some are realistic and I don't quite make it and some are a reach and I actually acomplish them. Either way I like making a list at the beggining of the year and do my best to acomplish it. Here's what I got for 2011... 1. Get a new job with a company that is more organized and pays 25-30 percent more base. 2. Finally finish my undergrad (I did college part time after my freshmen year) 3. Sell my car. 4. Move to Brooklyn 5. Get engaged. What major goals do you guys have for the year?
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<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/3zb64y6Nvs0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> I forget which news channel I saw this on. CNN?
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Begins with a beautiful liftoff.
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to love a Chrysler this was the one Chrysler I would have forsaken a GM for, growing up back in the day. It still looks good to me. 80's yes. Has the same qualities that all the late 70's / early to mid 80's GM cars had to me. Anyone else love the Mirada / Cordoba twins? I would still love to find one of these to drive.....
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Ya never know what you're going to get. So surprise us! Post 'em right here.
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<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Yqx9sUz36Zo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Best reply in the comments: "Note to self-- Wells Fargo's biggest weakness: gay cowboy vampires."
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I think the other one obviously crossed a line (my apologies) and it was best to wipe it from exisstance and start over. So with that in mind, the rules are no crossing that line, and no car related stuff. There's already a thread for that. Let's try this again:
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Let's have a poll about this question and see where things land. Go!
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Link: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110216/ap_on_hi_te/us_teacher_suspended_blog Having spent 10 years teaching 9th-12th grade students (14-19 years old) in Business and Career & Technical Education (Cooperative Education & Structured Learning Experience), I can agree with many of her points and statements. However, as a professional educator, I cannot agree with her medium of choice and standing behind the "freedom of speech" right. When I was teaching I did not have a Facebook page; I added one after being laid-off to stay in contact with former students, but do not post anything that may prevent me from getting another teaching job in the future. Younger tea…
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http://www.cnn.com/2...l?iref=obinsite it's not rewarded or valued and it won't get you anywhere is GM the poster child for this? LOL
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The auctions are over but unless you were in Scottsdale, you wouldn't know about some of the best cars to cross the block. Is the audience for SpeedTV so focused on Corvettes and Mustangs that they wouldn't even want to see the other vehicles? And what about the other auctions? What do you think? http://automotivetraveler.com/jump/2747
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How would you like to own a street legal Camry Nascar Clone? February 15th, 2011 Drew Dowdell - CheersandGears.com Found on Ebay! How would you like to own a street legal Camry Nascar Clone? Well for the starting bid of just $89,000, this rebuilt 2009 Chevrolet Impala with a 383 cubic inch, 425hp aluminum V8, in Nascar colors and Toyota Stickers can be yours. From the Auction text: Super Street Series Stock car, 2009 replica Impala COT You are looking at an allmost new street legal stock car built by our nationally known company from Central New York, Jeffrey's Custom Conversions. JCC has been building these all steel replicas of the popular NASCARS …
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Link: http://deansgarage.com/2011/chuck-jordan-memorial%e2%80%94photos-and-handout/ On topic: pretty cool memorial service for a great man. Plenty of great classic GM vehicles and concepts, surrounded by other great GM people. Off-topic: Okay, who do you have to know to have your memorial service held there? Of course if I'm dead what good does it do (unless I come back for it in ghost form ), but I couldn't think of a better place for my memorial service than the GM Heritage Center. Of course, my favorite picture from the group.
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So it appears that my sister could trade in her Alero and get a Cruze LS for about $50 a month. ($900 down, $159 a month for 39 months = $7100). Haggle that $100 off, take off $3500 in GM credits and $1500 or so in trade (that's on the low side) and you're at $2000 for 39 months = $51 a month. However, I don't know what the residual value or money factor (interest rate/2400) are on the Cruze LT leases, which is obviously more desirable. Similarly, for a base Regal (agreed upon selling price of MSRP, $27k) can be had for $249 a month for 39 months, $2000 down. I found a $28.8k model (adds heated seats, sunroof, dual power seats, some other stuff) for $25.5k, so not knowi…
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http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/After-hockey-fan-s-50-000-goal-charities-almos?urn=nhl-320928
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I am back!
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Happy Birthday to ya sir.
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I want to use the picture attached above as part of my signature, but it's too large to use here appropriately. Can someone please resize it for me so I can start using it? TIA!
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Uncle Davey! HB, sir.
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I can't recall the last time I've seen so much snow on the ground! We got hit with another 6 inches of snow this morning, and a big Nor'easter is taking aim at us for Wednesday. But between now and then we're supposed to be getting the coldest weather we've seen in years here. Sunday highs will only make it to 16 and lows will be -16 or colder! It's a frozen, if pretty wasteland out there. Now I know what it's like for FapTurbo in July. Got prepared for this and bought some Iso-Heet for the cars on active duty and Marine Sta-bil (red stuff is junk) for the hibernating Intrepid. So how's the weather in your neck of the woods?
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I think this one is great!! Being a HUGE Star Wars and Darth Vader fan, I enjoyed this one emensely http://tv.yahoo.com/blog/watch-a-tiny-darth-vader-in-volkswagens-adorable-super-bowl-spot--2252
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This time of year can seem to last forever with the cold temperatures, but the MLB season isn't THAT far away. Here are a couple things that might speed up the next few months + an interesting history about the NHL's Winter Classic. #1 ... BASEBALLS: Some of you may've already seen this ... but it's still cool how baseball seams are sewn: http://www.reliableplant.com/view/25724/how-baseballs-are-manufactured #2 ... VOICES: People such as Walter Cronkite, Jane Pauley and Howard Cosell are widely known to most Americans and across the globe. Hometown sportscasters, however, may or may not be as well known. Enter Pat Hughes, the radio voice of the Chicago Cubs since …
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QUERY: What projects are tough or easy for you to continue regularly? I have too many interests... ...writing, ...taking pictures, ...road tripping, ...driving my family of cars, ...hosting radio shows when able, ...collecting (models, HO scale train, legos, etc.), ...and others. For each interest, I have at least 1 related project in motion; I just never seem to have time to continue them on a regular basis. But, one project has been VERY easy to continue regularly. Since... [a] I've grown tired of radio stations playing the same songs over and over and over and over again [b...] my "winter warrior" 1979 Caprice Classic has a CD player (and) [c] I hardly …
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...if I'll ever want to buy a new car again. It isn't looking too likely.
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I didn't see any prototypes... ...but I did run into the former Vice Chairman of General Motors. (Image may not be used without permission.) As you might imagine, there's really only one man who would fly over GM's proving grounds in a Aero L-39 Albatros fighter jet at low altitude, bank hard right and make a hasty exit.
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Everything is coated. Walking is treacherous - waiting for the Tahoe to defrost so I can attempt the lane.
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ape of the zoo queen elizabeth fukc the great satan and lay egg this egg hatch and Canada wa;s born. stupid baby form the eggn give bak our clay we will crush u lik a skull of pig. America greattst countrey
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Here's my behind the wheel analysis of the Ford Fusion Hybrid. What do you think? Can I use this as an audition tape for replacing one of the guys on Top Gear? http://automotivetraveler.com/jump/2662
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I'm seriously about an inch away from stepping over the line and joining the "I HATE APPLE!" club. This is essentially what this man has done:
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I went to the DC auto show last night. The weather wasn't great and it was a Tuesday night, so it was pretty empty. Here are some random thoughts: The CTS-V interior is lame. The center stack has one big piece of plastic covering the whole thing, which felt cheap. Also the rear legroom was pathetic; there was more room in the Elantra and Golf. Also a serious lack of headroom. The Cruze is pretty good. It looks better in real life than in photos. The Camaro is too big. The Buick Verona is meh. It was spinning on a stand so I didn't see the interior, but the styling leaves something to be desired. I sat in an Aveo hatchback. I liked the little instrument pod a…
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Hey everyone. I'm launching something I have always wanted to do...my own blog! It will feature posts with pictures and video from all the various auto shows, cruise nights, drive events etc I attend during the year. http://tedscarblog.blogspot.com I attended the Montreal International Auto Show on January 23, and have a ton of pics and vid. Rather than dump them here, or start a bunch of posts...heres incentive to take a peek at the blog! I promise high quality, unique content...and no, Im not competing with C&G..this is a personal project ala the "Vince Burlapp Car Page". Heres a sample: I know advertising is not really permitted on C&G...so…
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So Readers Digest has this contest where you show your "spirit" for your town (or a town) in order for the town to win money towards an improvement. The town my dad grew up in and my aunt and uncle still live is currently in second place in the "population under 99,000" category, and are trying to win $40,000 towards making the town library handicap accessible. In addition, all individuals are entered into a contest to win $35,000 towards a car and roadtrip across America. Feel free to vote for your own town/city, but if you don't care and just want to have the chance to win a car and trip, please vote here: http://wehearyouamerica.readersdigest.com/town.jsp?town=FAIRB…
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Okay, so March 12 will be my one year anniversary since I purchased the 2006 GMC Envoy SLT 4WD. The GM Certified Used Vehicle 12k mile/12 month bumper-to-bumper warranty is due to expire at 46,942 miles or on 3/12; I'm currently at 46,146 miles right now (796 miles left, so I will not make it to March). I have gotten great use out of the bumper-to-bumper warranty on my truck this past year, and feel that since I still have 4 1/2 years left to pay on the loan I should consider purchasing an extended GM Major Guard warranty before I hit the mileage expiration very soon. I have spoken to the closest Buick-GMC dealership, the one I use for service, and got information on t…
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Let's start off the new year right, C&Gers. Equality for all car spots, right here in this thread. Be Free... post away!
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So tonight, I'm surfing the web, talking to my boss on the phone, and getting ready to start reading an article about Planes in a woodworking magazine. Get a call from my 17year old son...he is about to be charged with a federal crime... Seems he and a friend took a BB gun into a field, next to our subdivision, with his friend...they had the permission of the owner of the field to use it. Someone called and complained, and the boys had photographs of a few prominent political figures they were going to be using as targets...both Republicans and Democrats, lest any of the C and G people get sand in their vagina over this one. So apparently it is as much of a federal cr…
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http://video.stumbleupon.com/#p=i8t24zp9qx quite a few LOL moments.
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F-ing Gov't. ! 1 2 3 4
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Thanks to the government, you can no longer buy a decent 5 gal. gas can. You can buy a nearly useless, C.A.R.B. - approved, plastic can for $33. This kind of crap really ticks me off.
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This is mostly for the folks who grew up in the Baltimore-Philadelphia suburban zones in the '60s-'80s. Well, burned into the dark recesses of my childhood are trips to Ginos and Burger King, not McDonalds. Well, in the early '80s, Ginos were converted to Roy Rogers (which were left to dry up) and a major eating institution passed into the history. Well, apparently, no more. The popularity of places like Five Guys and Red Robin have demonstrated that there is a market for upscale burger restaurants, and many of the original Ginos people are putting together a new Ginos chain. Apparently, the first location was opened in King of Prussia, PA in late 2010, to quite a…
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Wife clipped the rear view mirror off the Taurus X this morning. Sliced it off by hitting the garage can out in the driveway waiting for the garbage man. Oh man, so don't need this. Any folks familiar with body work know what it's gonna cost me? (money I don't gots), over 500 I suppose. Heated mirrors with puddle lamp. At least the glass part is in tact. Holdin it all together with electrical tape right now.
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Alright, heres a real thread, asking a real question. A lot of times situations like this are hypothetical, this is actually happening to me. Some of you know the details of this, but I'm curious to get your opinions. I know I'm new, and probably most of you know nothing about me, but thats actually a good thing. It'll make you vote with your gut. These are my specs, this is what I'm working with, and I'm in this precise situation: Your winter/daily driver car gets totaled. You're given a little more than $3500 for it. For that reason, you pretty much need to stick to a $3000 budget due to tax and title expenses. There isn't a penny extra anywhere for the new car over …
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Happy Birthday Paolino
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A 2002 T/A Firehawk with 22 miles just sold for 33k.
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You might have seen THIS on Jalopnik, but I thought it was neat enough to report here. Oddly, I get a a British Blues Brothers vibe from some parts of the run. But the real reason I thought it was neat... while driving through London with their completely uninteresting vehicles, what do you see around 14:08? Yeah, an early white second gen Trans Am. I've heard there are only a handful of these in the UK, it was kinda interesting to see one captured during this high speed chase.
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You may see it below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKTOyiKLARk
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...if you figured out you were kidnapped as an infant and raised by your kidnapper as her own? What a mind-blowing story, pulled from real-life headlines. I know I'm my parents' kid. I'm a cross of my mother and father's quirks. You? Who are you most like?
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Hope it is a good one!
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Inspired by Dodgefan's gif thread, these things have been making the rounds lately. I saved some of the more humorous ones. The one that started it all And some other random funny pics
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Crack open an extra cold one for us.
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I was just looking at my signature and realized I've been on this site for 8 years as of today. Time flies...
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Last night I saw a commercial for the Mazda 6, and it seemed as though one of their biggest triumphs with the car was that they were able to package six (6!) airbags into it. I giggled a bit as I told my parents that the smaller Cruze has 10 standard.
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It's now been six consecutive years that I've attended the North American International Auto Show. Two years ago, not long after the start of the country-wide recession, I posted a review of the show which revealed the automotive depression running deep into the veins of all those in this industry. Last year, this disheartening feeling was so bad that I didn't even post a review. Although Ford was doing better, GM and Chrysler had just been bailed out by the government and their future existence still seemed to be somewhat up in the air. Porsche, Nissan, and others skipped out on the show completely, and the most expensive car at the show was tucked inconspicuously in a l…
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I normally post “Cheers and Jeers,” my end-of-year wrap-up post late on New Year’s Eve or early New Year’s Day. This year, I found myself in the hospital for most of the past week as my first child was born at the end of the year in circumstances that were later and more difficult than expected, and hence this post had to wait a week until mom and baby daughter were resting well at home, and they are doing fine now. So on with the festivities, and I hope everybody has been having a Happy New Year so far. Twenty ten was a year that continued to be filled with doom and gloom, with occasional peeks of sunshine to be smothered with dark gray clouds again as the jobless rec…
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Yes, sad. To put it simply... I really, really, really reeeeaaaally enjoyed NAIAS. It was likely no secret that I was the alluded to third member of our C&G trio for Detroit, this year. As Chris mentioned after seeing me in line for the coat check, he had a pretty good idea I would be there. I had, after all, dropped $1200 on a new camera just in time for the show. If fact, I had one whole night to play with my EOS 60D before bringing it along and depending on it for atleast a third of the show coverage. I snapped, at most, a dozen or so pictures before the show began Monday morning. Not only would I have a strange new camera to use, this was also my first time bein…
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Caught this parked out in front of work today. A pic is worth a billion words ...
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The auction is right around the corner, so you're going to have to get registered quickly! It's a beautiful Porsche 904 (one of 106 built) and it's won races...back in the day. Wouldn't it make a great million dollar vintage racer? Is it on your list now? http://automotivetraveler.com/jump/2536
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just good quotes, if political stuff starts, then move it...? "And don't let anybody make you think that God chose America as his divine, messianic force to be a sort of policeman of the whole world." -MLK "A nation or civilization that continues to produce soft-minded men purchases its own spiritual death on the installment plan." "A right delayed is a right denied. " "All progress is precarious, and the solution of one problem brings us face to face with another problem. " "Almost always, the creative dedicated minority has made the world better. " "At the center of non-violence stands the principle of love. " - page one, http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/author…
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Was the GMC All-Terrain the only true "concept" from GM at the show this year?
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Make sure to give yourself a little time to stare at the B-59 today - maybe even wipe off some of the dust! Hope you have a great day.
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Rolling down the freeway this morning, right around sunrise, I see a white Impala 6-8 car lengths ahead of me, in my lane. As I get closer, I notice it seems oddly narrow. Then I get closer, and notice it's missing the gold bowtie, but has a blue emblem instead. A blue oval. D'oh. Turns out to be a current gen Focus sedan. Anyone else have a moment like this, confuse two different, unrelated models that up close really seem to be nothing alike, but from a distance.... similar taillights, decklid, fascia..
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