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G. David Felt

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  1. G. David Felt
    My whole point in blasting this engine and every other OEM out there with these DOHC High Horsepower motors and low torque is they are Bloated fat pigs of engines (HEAVY) when we were making NA Pushrod V6 that moved auto's just fine and efficiently. I honestly do not see any real gain that these DOHC engines brought to the table other than added complexity for no real gain in MPG and low torque. Turbo engines again also bring added complexity and weight that does make one question a Turbo 4 300HP or a smoother V6 300hp? Only benefit is the Turbo if done right makes equal or more torque at a low RPM number compared to these 280 to 290 lb-ft of torque at 3000 to 5000 rpm. I just do not get the need or thrill for a high revving engine when I can get the same thing out of a V8.
  2. G. David Felt
    Excited for the start of "The 100" this month. Right now too busy with work to watch anything other than taking a break to watch a movie I own or put on music videos.
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    I am in a weird funk of listening to original and then comparison versions today of music. Simon and Garfunkel - Hazy Shade of Winter - Recorded in 1966 for their 1968 Bookends Album. Bangles - Hazy Shade of Winter - Recorded in 1986 for the 1987 Movie release of Less than Zero. Loved the movie this song became popular again in "Less than Zero" Sexy hot statement of the time! The hair of the 80's Heart Time, 1977
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    Better late than never.
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    I know some have talked about getting new phones and the types seemed to point to Apple or Pixel. I have been very happy with my Samsung phones yet with that some have pointed out that they just do not seem to update the phones and would rather force you to get a new phone. Lucky me that Samsung pushed out the Version 9 or Pi build of android with the new Samsung interface that came out on the Galaxy 10 phones. Some of the cool updated features or new: Adaptive Battery to reduce battery drain Adaptive brightness App Action to predict what your about to do Slices - brings relevant details in your search's such as price and driver eta when you search for Lyft. Intuitive Navigation of the phone buttons and apps Galaxy 10 UI is now pushed out to all Samsung phones globally. Single consistent look and feel. New intuitive camera interface New beauty enhancements for videos added WiFi Calling now standard for all new and older phones back 2 generations or those that can accept the Pi system. Optional updates allowed via WiFi, Server-Initiated, User- Initiated and Roaming. New re-installation option with error detection for roll back and attempted install at a later date. Very happy with all the changes and have to agree that Samsung did their homework on this update. Really pleased as is the wife and the co-workers I have talked with so far that also have Samsung phones.
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    OK, blah to the coupe look, again over done IMHO. Yet, overall clean and nice, has a luxury look to it that Tesla I feel is missing. The front end is especially nice compared to the blah blunt nose of a Tesla.
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    REALLY? Where is the announcement @ccap41 ????? Congratulations man, that is Awesome, so very cool! ?
  8. G. David Felt
    Is that what is in that Buick Encore?
  9. G. David Felt
    I send you our heat as lucky for me, it is dropping temps and we go into a winter storm advisory tonight into the weekend for heavy mountain snow. Fresh POW POW for my legs this weekend. ⛷️
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    Got it, that actually would give the Ford Family a bigger selling stage that would diversify and grow the collective wealth for both big families involved.
  11. G. David Felt
    The problem all of these DOHC engines is you still have to rev them to make torque, if you have to rev at 3000 rpm to get the 280 lb-ft of torque to get moving compared to a NA engine where it makes that torque at 1500 rpm, there is a performance difference off the line. I remember @dwightlooi covered this in detail with a delightful debate a while back about the high RPM torque engines versus NA low RPM Torque engines even if it only had 200 or 225 lb-ft compared to 300 lb-ft of torque how the off the line and performance feel is different. Turbo Lag, High revving engines to get moving compared to a low revving engine that moves is night and day different. Marketing has made these High Horsepower, lower torque, high revving DOHC engines seem like stars, yet they are heavier and especially with turbo equipment even more heavier for what you can get out of a push-rod V8 or even the NA 3800 V6 that moved plenty of steel. I get the engineering marvel the DOHC engines give, but some times the simpler engine is still far superior and better. Just look at all that has been achieved with the small block V8.
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    yup, my sister has an envision. well made trouble free after almost 3 yrs.
  13. G. David Felt
    reminds me of a honda
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    Social supported business versus capitalism for profit business. The challenge is in the details and the need to cut corners to compete. This is pretty much the Boeing versus Airbus battle. Me, I like the boeing plans over airbus after all the international travel I have done. Back on subject of the trade tariffs, Mexico could really hurt the US but just finding other suppliers for their natural gas needs and so many other things. I really question the wisdom in how DC leadership is approaching trade with other countries. From labor needs from entry level to highly skilled and the need to create and sell products, right now, I do not see smart business friendly consistent leadership. This blows!
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    Not so sure Tesla is going about this in the best way. They need boots on the ground to stimulate excitement and that Apple product release type carnival atmosphere to drive their sales right now. Apple lost its mojo I believe and Tesla could lose it too if they do not watch it.
  16. G. David Felt
    What a pathetic engine, another one of these DOHC High horsepower with weak torque at a crazy high rpm put into an ugly yellow car. This gets my Turd award. ?
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    Could you not make a car any uglier and then make it worse with this canary yellow puke.
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    This PS4 / XBOX racer boy dash is growing on me.
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    One would think in today's technology, an OEM would know to not let an engine drone noise into the cab. Sad
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    Some will say when did we ever ask the government to force safety, emission and fuel economy on us. Just give me the biggest baddest engine in the auto period.
  21. G. David Felt
    ? That would have been very cool to have them, the flip up trunk lid is so overdone and head hazard for us taller peeps.
  22. G. David Felt
    Some one has to use the Tesla emission credits since they do not need them, might as well make some money on it. Good business sense here. Keeps us in the Hellcat game while also supporting green tech auto's.
  23. G. David Felt
    Looks like mini stagecoach doors on the back, very cool!
  24. G. David Felt
    They have a consistent dash look across their product line. They have come a long way since the last time they were here in the US. Not a fan of the dash layout as it looks chaotic to me, but would want to test drive it and see how they drive now and the layout as the 2nd screen to the right of the driver does look to be very driver centric in reach and access. If so might be harder for the front passenger to access. Interesting ? @Forza Royal Thank you for posting the pictures and videos.
  25. G. David Felt
    Found a Mini Cooper I can possibly fit in!
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