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G. David Felt

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  1. G. David Felt
    Interesting update, so fixing it caused the mileage to roll back?
  2. G. David Felt
    Always wanted an ESV V
  3. G. David Felt
    Correction the M5 never set the standard, it is a FAT PIG under powered and underwhelming. The M3 set the standard that Cadillac used to bench what became the CTS-V.
  4. G. David Felt
    Nice update on these 3 sedans, I still find all 3 to be boring in the design department, interiors are just ok. Not sure what it is about these 3 sedans but they just lack passion and do nothing for making me want to test drive one. It would be interesting to see the long term on a Mazda 6 as coworkers who have the new 2016 model has had it back in for multiple things breaking including the electric system on the drivers seat.
  5. G. David Felt
    FAIL!!!!! Could you not make it any uglier and what is up with the cheap ass dash. They are too cheap to build proper left and right hand dashes so they have gone to the ultimate cheap center dash. Toyota truly has gone to a lower level than any other name plate.
  6. G. David Felt
    Very cool, way to go, keep it up and like my 94 GMC SLE Suburban you will have 300K before you know it.
  7. G. David Felt
    WOW, That is awesome!, very cool and nice job on the work done so far. Way to go!
  8. G. David Felt
    Found this read very interesting, the woman responsible for the NSX designs grew up in California surrounded by the car culture and old hot-rods and her love of the best auto being the timeless 67 Chevelle. http://blog.caranddriver.com/acura-nsx-designer-michelle-christensen-on-the-influence-of-nature-and-the-67-chevelle/?mag=cad&click=yr
  9. G. David Felt
    Wings I get what you are saying, but let me ask you this as I have never really gotten a good answer myself. WHY does the pushrod engines seem to have a flater torque curve than the DOHC ending up with Pushrod's having more torque than I see out of any DOHC engine? Pushrods always have higher torque than HP for the most part and you get it all the way to red line with HP still pulling. My trailblazer SS AWD is a perfect example of punch in the gut feel as you accelerate all the way into triple digits. DOHC as I have experienced has a fun factor also but I never get that gut feel of force pushing you back into the seat and at the high end I also do not feel that the engine is still pulling strong. Interesting is that we are not the only ones to debate the pushrod versus DOHC debate and plenty of wrong info is out there. http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f19/pushrod-v8-vs-dohc-v8-verdict-82942/ https://www.allpar.com/eek/cams.html http://www.caranddriver.com/columns/pushrods-versus-overhead-cams-part-38-modern-v-8s-from-gm-and-amg-slug-it-out http://killwithfire.blogspot.com/2011/10/dohc-vs-pushrod-vs-diesel-which-engine.html Have to say that I found all the links with info that was valid and interesting, plus plenty of ignorance especially those that say pushrods or far more heavier than DOHC engines and make less HP / Torque than DOHC design. Really interesting to see the wide variety of knowledge on the subject.
  10. G. David Felt
    Very true to why Hyper has said about the back and forth between the mustang and camero. Now it is Chevy's turn and it will be interesting to see what they do.
  11. G. David Felt
    I would totally agree with you as Tire Technology has improved, so has performance of all auto's.
  12. G. David Felt
    But the question is how long. This something that comes up whenever we talk about Cadillac. I've argued and still do that Cadillac still has a long way to go; they got the cars, now they need better experiences at dealers, services, and ownership. Also, I will agree with Peter on the CTS. I just drove a CTS VSport back in August, and was floored by how good it was. Totally agree with you about the dealership experience. While I get great service from my Cadillac dealership, the building used to be an Oldsmobile, Buick, and Cadillac dealership and was originally built in 1947. The building smells of stale old age and as you look around you still see old name plates from the two brands that are no longer sold here. Plus there is the new badges from when the old owner decided to sell Suzuki along side Cadillac in 2007. Been under new ownership for 3 years now and is way better, but still they need a modern dealership.
  13. G. David Felt
    As stated, the body work is all wrong, looks like 3 cars came together and you ended up with FRANKOMAD! JEERS! Sad as it could have been much better if they had actually built it with a better balance of the body work.
  14. G. David Felt
    Haldex systems are for front drive, or at least AWD systems that normally run FWD. There is an episode of Autoline after hours with one of the lead engineers at VW and he explained how the Haldex system works and that is what is on the VW models, and the Audi A3 and Q3. On those cars it is like 90% front drive unless the wheels slip, he said the differentials would overheat if they ran rear drive, they can only do it for short periods. The Audi A4/A6/A8 use a totally different system that runs more rear bias. CTS has to use something different than haldex, something that can run 55% or more rear bias. While GM sold off it's interest in Subaru, I thought they kept the rights to use the Subaru AWD system in their auto's?
  15. G. David Felt
    Keep in mind for a person that has allergies to so many things, AC and the filtered air it blows is a relief from the attack on ones nose. Sadly my daughter was fine till 13 and with the change that comes in a young woman's body, her body decided to make her allergic to many of the outside items and foods. So now a strict diet along with a dread of spring and fall when things rapidly change has her use AC with filtration so she can drive around without her nose and body reacting horribly. One of the best things ever was auto's with filters for outside air and the AC to keep one comfy on hot days.
  16. G. David Felt
    LOL, Watch it Ocnblu, they just might then take this to the next level of making this ugly brick an EV.
  17. G. David Felt
    Who says other than you always that the rear wheels are the correct wheels for driving an auto? As your halo brand moves to become more like Chevy and Toyota, you will find more and more FWD appliances in America mark my words. It will happen. Plus most people do not know or care about fwd or rwd. Only us auto nuts care and that is personal preference based on the type of auto.
  18. G. David Felt
    Exterior will be a hit with sport jocks, music stars and some hollywood types. Interior is nice, exterior I have mixed emotions on, end result, because of its limited status, the uber rich will buy and show off. This will be a hit.
  19. G. David Felt
    Nice more HP, underwhelmed in the torque department and the same look they have had for the last 20, 30, no 40+ years? You truly have to be a smart sized person to fit and a hard core Porsche lover as there is nothing special about these cars IMHO.
  20. G. David Felt
    Nicely written piece, At one time people could not emotionally jump to MB as a luxury maker in comparison to cadillac the brand that all others were measured by. It will take time to overcome this attitude. I personally think it will eventually change and people will see Cadillac as the luxury car maker they see BMW and MB as. In fact I think BMW and MB are tarnishing their luxury label by having their badges compete in the Chevy / Toyota level as well as the commercial truck level with the vans.
  21. G. David Felt
    Diesel in both the wrangler and a pickup truck would be awesome. I hope they bring back the Eliminator model. For those that had a chance to drive a Jeep Comanche Eliminator model with the straight 6 engine, that truck rocked.
  22. G. David Felt
    North star was a Good engine, but not a great engine and while it had HP, it is like all DOHC V8 engines lacking in Torque. Why have a bunch of HP that never really gets used and you have to near redline it to get all your torque plus HP. Fact is that the simpler Pushrod engines did the job with much less complexity, easier time in maintenance and over all longer life. I see more DOHC engines needing major repairs and they have not lived 100K let alone 200K miles. No I am not talking about the blah bland 4 banger designs that for the most part are all about MPG and have lack luster get up and go, but the V6 and V8 engines that seem to leave much to be wanted.
  23. G. David Felt
    Welcome, it is awesome to have another Olds Lover at Cheers and Gears. Your cars are beautiful, looking forward to hearing from about them and your passion that drives you. Welcome again and have fun.
  24. G. David Felt
    Kinda like how the MB AMG are still a Nazi driven white supremacist focused auto. To superior for anyone but white people to drive or own and was clearly passed over by the REDNECK MUSCLE CAR! If we were to all slight auto's with preconceived ideas, then you truly only see the superior white race and their auto being the only thing out there. In all honesty this is how we never can move on, no matter how much education should be the great equalizer to allow men and woman to communicate and debate ideas, when you have to use a derogatory comment like this about something that bested your prized MB products, you show a racist attitude that is a shame. When will some of you guys GROW UP and discuss the technology and auto's for what they are WITHOUT having to use slander of this nature. Does it really mater if a person is from the small mountain town or a major city, likes wearing current fashion or is more comfortable in blue jeans and a t-shirt? Is this how you feel about people that do not fit into the norm of hetrosexual society? That if you are not part of the given hetro married crowd you are less than the rest? SMK you need to grow up, drop the name calling and back handed slander and focus on the auto's or move onto another forum. I am tired of you and the MT crowd that CANNOT focus on the passion of the auto's and debate the merits without being so ignorant.
  25. G. David Felt
    Is there any more thought on this thread in regards to the topic of WHY GM SHOULD NOT BUILD A DOHC V8? If Not then I ask the admin to lock this thread and stop the stupid banter of the wasted above page. Thank you,
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