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Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 12-08-2024, 02:24 PM
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Posted By silversleeper
And yet we still subsidize ethanol to burn and if...

And yet we still subsidize ethanol to burn and if you are from a big corn production state you know how the groundwater is contaminated from fertilizers. Subsidies and regulations and capitalism or...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 12-03-2024, 03:49 PM
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Posted By silversleeper
And I was just talking about maintenance. Keep in...

And I was just talking about maintenance. Keep in mind things like the HVAC pump and other parts were improved even mid-year production so a model 2 or 5 or 10 years old model won't represent what...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 12-02-2024, 12:16 PM
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Posted By silversleeper
I happened to see their stock chart....

I happened to see their stock chart. :confused0068:
Yeah that's not because of some EV investment and sales!
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 11-30-2024, 06:21 PM
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Posted By silversleeper
I saw this yesterday and thought about your...

I saw this yesterday and thought about your comment and how it relates.
An EV isn't best for everyone as all the owners here have said over and over. Nor best for every kind of use such as...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 11-23-2024, 01:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,545
Posted By silversleeper
What answer do you expect this time? We told you...

What answer do you expect this time? We told you last time it is unlikely and we need more test info to help you.
It is like poping up here saying I have stage3 cancer according to doctor is that...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 11-19-2024, 09:56 AM
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Views: 4,606
Posted By silversleeper
That was a long video. I had to come back to it...

That was a long video. I had to come back to it later. It was good.

First thing on my mind was price
https://www.bmwusa.com/build-your-own.html#/studio/fgu4xzw9/options
I was happy they did a...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 11-12-2024, 08:32 AM
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Posted By silversleeper
The problem with the story is also a problem with...

The problem with the story is also a problem with implementation of opposing actions.
In the link We Need R&D for EVs. Ok agreed. We won't let anyone who has done that and makes a cheaper product...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 11-10-2024, 11:08 AM
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Posted By silversleeper
Because of EPA CARB and taxes I'm at $4.50 as I...

Because of EPA CARB and taxes I'm at $4.50 as I just filled yesterday to get fresh gas from it sitting nearly all the time.
$2.85 is a big factor to consider in this EV thread on economics of BEV or...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 11-10-2024, 11:03 AM
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Views: 33,086
Posted By silversleeper
Some good debate on performance of each C8. But...

Some good debate on performance of each C8. But does one really care about each step up for their own usage.
For me it comes down to a question if you could afford any of them easily then would you...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 11-09-2024, 12:32 PM
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Posted By silversleeper
Your priorities are different than mine. I'll...

Your priorities are different than mine.
I'll list mine in more or less in order
Price
Reliability
HP for straight runs

Looks cool
Safety electronic aids including driving assists
trunk and...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 11-08-2024, 12:31 PM
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Posted By silversleeper
I don't think many people even know how...

I don't think many people even know how restrictive these emissions laws are. The duplication by CaliforniaAirResourcesBoad CARB is an example. That whole thing should be eliminated. EPA already does...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 11-03-2024, 01:30 PM
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Posted By silversleeper
And still half the urban myths remain. The Tesla...

And still half the urban myths remain. The Tesla Y weighs the same as my ZL1 at 4200lbs with gas and oil in it. Oh shhh don't tell the people that want more $$ for any excuse, der we need better...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 11-02-2024, 09:25 PM
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Posted By silversleeper
I thought I might give a brief 1yr update on my...

I thought I might give a brief 1yr update on my EV ownership summary on a Tesla Y.
For the price with rebates I feel I made a good purchase.
It has not needed a single trip to the dealer for...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 10-31-2024, 07:14 PM
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Views: 31,824
Posted By silversleeper
Mainly I was going to say thumbs up on the 3/4...

Mainly I was going to say thumbs up on the 3/4 ton not half ton. Having pulled some trailers it does give you that feel right up front. I think one was setup as a half ton with trailer towing option...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 10-10-2024, 12:47 PM
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Posted By silversleeper
I'll just drop this here for the people who...

I'll just drop this here for the people who wrongly think people are actually putting their money where their mouth is. The damn gubmen won't let us buy what we all want.

Jeep Grand Cherokee L...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 10-07-2024, 11:24 AM
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Posted By silversleeper
Yeah I get that when going to Costco gas for...

Yeah I get that when going to Costco gas for lawnmower. I did replace all my 2 stroke yard equip with elec and battery. I have a hellofatime trying to get them to start and run. Even electric...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 09-30-2024, 09:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,962
Posted By silversleeper
I was seriously looking at a Hydrogen car ...

I was seriously looking at a Hydrogen car
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKKhXavH1v4


they had some closeouts and rebates but you gotta find a very high pressure station to recharge it and...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 09-29-2024, 12:56 PM
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Posted By silversleeper
https://autos.yahoo.com/5-favorite-features-chevro...

https://autos.yahoo.com/5-favorite-features-chevrolet-equinox-095602960.html
Review got me thinking costs again. He paid $10 for a 27% e-charge top off.
Both my house rates and Tesla supercharger...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 09-28-2024, 01:20 PM
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Posted By silversleeper
Another good review. It was fair and honest. I...

Another good review. It was fair and honest. I think the summary I took away was it wasn't well designed for real road track use because of brakes and suspension and seats were marginal also. As it...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 09-24-2024, 04:16 PM
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Posted By silversleeper
That makes sense. I hate how they throw out the...

That makes sense. I hate how they throw out the design of a good reliable engine and transmission for some minor improvement and make it unreliable. If I were King there would be only one or two...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 09-23-2024, 11:40 AM
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Posted By silversleeper
I did enjoy the video. Since it was made for a...

I did enjoy the video.
Since it was made for a general non tech audience the good engineering stuff or tech stuff was all edited out. Jay Leno has mostly non tech in his but better to watch.
I am...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 09-20-2024, 05:59 PM
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Posted By silversleeper
I saw one of those classics last month. A...

I saw one of those classics last month. A beautiful black 57 bel aire with fuel inj badges! Hard to get more cool than that for the era, it had that lumpy cam v8 as you said. Along with the oil smoke...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 09-19-2024, 02:12 PM
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Posted By silversleeper
what dongle did you get to interface?

what dongle did you get to interface?
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 09-18-2024, 03:08 PM
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Posted By silversleeper
yeah. That or the cool buick or trans am with a...

yeah. That or the cool buick or trans am with a worse headed same V6turbo or 454SS as examples were too high priced for my income at the time not to mention dealers overpricing like all cool cars.
...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 09-17-2024, 01:36 PM
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Posted By silversleeper
awesome Equinox. My first color choice also. The...

awesome Equinox. My first color choice also. The Bolt EUV was my first thing to seriously consider then your choice came on the radar. It was my #1 choice except availability and price. You really...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 09-17-2024, 11:36 AM
Replies: 3,596
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Posted By silversleeper
Thanks for the heads up. I tried to skip through...

Thanks for the heads up. I tried to skip through a total of 1min from start to end and saw the same thing. Reminds me of being stuck at a social gathering and trying to make the best of it sitting...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 09-15-2024, 01:54 PM
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Posted By silversleeper
Yep. Traction is a big thing, I'm a believer in...

Yep. Traction is a big thing, I'm a believer in AWD for the street now. There is no getting around having the most HP when traction eventually catches grip.
I'll post the only dyno chart I found...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 09-15-2024, 09:17 AM
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Posted By silversleeper
https://autos.yahoo.com/4-more-myths-evs-surprisin...

https://autos.yahoo.com/4-more-myths-evs-surprisingly-110007933.html

...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 09-14-2024, 11:25 PM
Replies: 3,596
Views: 3,409,136
Posted By silversleeper
And that's why forums in general get less...

And that's why forums in general get less popularity. A few people will go into threads and spew off topic and untruthful hate. I know I post far less here or anywhere. It got old helping people...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 09-13-2024, 01:46 PM
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Posted By silversleeper
Riiight. Camaro's and big V8s are just flying off...

Riiight. Camaro's and big V8s are just flying off the sales lot like hotcakes and no one wants a BEV :smiling1: No use to even talk about what it's like to own one because ICE ONLY fanboi's can't...
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