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G. David Felt

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  1. G. David Felt
    So then the 7 series becomes the Boomer car for the retired?
  2. G. David Felt
    I will say that my 94 GMC LTE that has a 3 inch lift handled so much better when I went from the stock rims / tires to the low profile tires / rim combo. Everyone find what they like and I like the lower profile tires and larger rims for better handling.
  3. G. David Felt
    Awesome, sounds like a Diesel test drive should be done by us all.
  4. G. David Felt
    Yet DI on Pushrod engines from GM seem to do the same thing compared to turbo. I wonder if this marketing push is really just that, no real benefit but increase in cost due to complexity.
  5. G. David Felt
    Sure will take updated pictures but I believe in my posted images in the gallery you can see the suburban and trailblazer with them already. Will need to add the escalade. Drew, I understand that you can get 90K mile tires on 15 inch rims like you have on your CR-V. The point I was trying to make is that better handling comes with the larger rims and while the tires for the larger rims are more expensive, that cost can be offset by buying the better tires. Some people only get a 35-40K mile tire and complain about the cost when you can easily deal with that buy getting a quality 90K mile tire. I believe we would both agree that an 18" rim will give a better handling than a 15" rim. Then to deal with it since the cost from 90K 15" to 90K 18" tires I feel is minimal you get better handling plus long tire life.
  6. G. David Felt
    I have to say that this is a SEXY CUV!
  7. G. David Felt
    But Quality tires with 75 to 100K miles pay for themselves rather than every 40-50K miles replacing tires. The premium cost for a long life quality tire is worth it to me. I get easy 100K miles out of the BF Goodrich AllTerrain 22" tires and I expect a good long life on the Duelers I have on my Trailblazer also.
  8. G. David Felt
    It is amazing to see how far we have come as all the auto's back then really looked alike. Glad we are beyond there.
  9. G. David Felt
    Good News for Jeep, It will be interesting to see how the Cherokee does next year and if the Renegade as well as Patriot and Compass replacement add too or take away from this.
  10. G. David Felt
    Would be interesting to see how many of the cruze diesel have this issue.
  11. G. David Felt
    Interesting, did not know that Ram required mid grade fuel. That blows.
  12. G. David Felt
    The biggest turn off on the German interiors besides being dated like BMW is the floating NAV screen thing that MB has gone to. It looks out of place and just wrong. It actually looks like an after thought.
  13. G. David Felt
    The big news here is that Hyundai new design on CNG tank weights about 175lbs for the 10 gallon tank. This compares to normal steel tanks of the same capacity that weight between 350 to 400 pounds. As such this makes a huge difference in fuel efficiency and of course weight of the auto.
  14. G. David Felt
    Very Cool, Looking forward to hearing all about it and the tracking of the build. I understand the cost of the TDI being an issue. Best of luck with the truck.
  15. G. David Felt
    Happy B-Day!
  16. G. David Felt
    You could also just go with a bigger tire and stay on those rims. BF Goodrich is awesome tire even when you have plenty of pot holes. Since the Dueler on here is a 285/45 22 you have the following options of tires: 295/40 22 305/45 22 325/50 22 Then you have a wider tire siding and you fill in the huge wheel wells. Just an Idea.
  17. G. David Felt
    FYI, I also have the Bridgestone Duelers on my SUV, they are Awesome, quiet tire and I feel superior to the Michellin option. I love the look of this truck and would get these rims / tire combination. Well worth it in my opinion.
  18. G. David Felt
    I have to disagree with Ocean, I have them on my SUV and they are superior in handling and comfort. Yes the ride is firmer, but unless you want the lazy boy float ride, these will handle much better in all conditions, the cost of tires is minimal as I have replace a set of tires once and it was not that big of a deal. Like anything if you go with long miles quality tire you should have a bigger gain with handling, performance and ride than the minimal cost of the tire. Only you can decide if the added cost, ride, look and end result is worth it to you. I strongly suggest you TEST back to back two closley identical auto's, one with the 22 and one with 20 or 18 to see how you like the drive.
  19. G. David Felt
    G. David Felt Alternative Fuels & Propulsion writer www.CheersandGears.com Hyundai i30 CNG Wagon Launches Lucky for us there are alternative ways to find out information even when a corporation chooses to not post information about a great release on their web site. NGV Journal attended the Paris show presentation, Hyundai Senior VP and COO for Hyundai Motor Europe introduced the new i30 CNG wagon for Europe. i30 CNG has the following specifications: New 1.4L T-GDI engine 86kW (115HP), Torque 206Nm (152lb ft) from 1500rpm 7 speed Dual-clutch transmission Powertrain meets the strict Euro6c emissions standard that goes into effect in 2017, 3yrs ahead of schedule. Innovative CNG Storage Tank, Rectangular floor pan ensuring interior space and trunk space are equal to the gas and diesel powered versions of the i30. The new tank is a glassfiber reinforced plastice tank with a gas-impermeable polyamide matrix inside that is half the weight of conventional steel type 1 tanks. The i30 Wagon is a bi-fuel car that starts and runs on CNG but switches to the gas tank once CNG is used up for long distance driving. Hyundai is committed to creating sustainable mobility using alternative fuels for Europe and the world according the Allen Rushforth. HYUNDAI i30 WAGON WEB SITE
  20. G. David Felt
    Yes, my wife and I have loved it from the begining.
  21. G. David Felt
    Interesting, other than #1 & 2, the R63 AMG Mercedes Station wagon I have not seen. So a total of 3 auto's for me. City of Seattle still has a number of the S10 EV pickup trucks. Use them for maintaining the parks around the city with no emission.
  22. G. David Felt
    Makes sense that you have a performance line as Halo to your mass selling product line.
  23. G. David Felt
    Coupe equals limited sales market. CUV's are a better focus for Volvo.
  24. G. David Felt
    Drew, did not know you did TV. You look good in that suit!
  25. G. David Felt
    I would have to agree with you. I will take her with the car too and my mind is telling me it would not be safe for viewing either. Course I could see her dressed like this for the Bond Movie! Wonder if she will be good or bad?
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