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This is, of course, techincally spam, so anyone who wants can get annoyed about it.
That said, I've just started to set up my own automotive homepage, that will feature auto news and reviews ( http://ifcar.net ) and am looking for feedback. So far I have most of the pages set up and linkin...
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Place Racing CAI
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A few days ago in the christmas list thread i mentioned that I was getting a Place Racing cold air intake. It should come today. I'll take pics when it arrives. -- Edited by ElBarto at 18:40, 2004-12-21
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Chinese automaker to go on sale in US in 07
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The Detroit News Exclusive Report
First Chinese cars to hit U.S. shores
Malcolm Bricklin, the man behind the Yugo, to lead new import wave in 2007.
By Bill Vlasic / The Detroit News
Robin Buckson / The Detroit News
Malcolm Bricklin sealed the deal with Chinese automaker Cher...
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Automaker's Grades
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Grade the major automakers' 04 calender year performance in the US. Explain your grades.
My grades:
Toyota: A
They have a strong vehicle lineup, excellent profit margins, and the promise of younger buyers. However, they need more sportier models.
Chrysler: A-
Strong new produc...
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Pictures from the DC autoshow (56K beware)
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I went twice, and filled up my digital camera both times, so I have lots of pics. These aren't all of the ones I took, but a fair number. Arranged alphabetically:
Acura NSX:
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GM- A Year In Review
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http://forums.gminsidenews.com/showthread.php?threadid=9894
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Car Zodiac
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MERCURY (Dog)
People born in the Year of the Mercury possess the best traits of human nature. They have a deep sense of loyalty, are honest, and inspire other people’s confidence because they know how to keep secrets. But Mercury People are somewhat selfish, terribly stubborn, and eccentric. The...
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Automobile Magazine's All-Stars
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AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE All-Stars are: · Automobile of the Year: Chrysler 300C - At a time when the American auto industry needs heroes, the 300C wins the medal of honor, hands down. Chrysler’s 340-hp, Hemi-headed honey has taken America by storm. · All-Star Coupe: BMW M3 – The M3's 333 hp is a lot, and so i...
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Buick to expand lineup
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Buick plans lineup expansion By Jason Stein Automotive News / December 20, 2004 DETROIT -- General Motors' next rear-wheel-drive premium vehicles will expand Buick's product line significantly and give consumers more options - sporty cars and comfy sedans. Michael Simcoe, GM's new executive d...
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New Turbo System
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Squires Turbo Systems has made a turbo sytem in which the turbine replaces the muffler at the end of the exhaust. The intake, and the air filter, sit by the turbo, under the car, and a tube runs all the way back to the engine to send in the "fresh" air. Like so:
[img]http://i.b5z.net/i/u/1473169/i/IM...
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Chrysler and GM to team up on hybrids
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DaimlerChrysler and General Motors to team up on hybrid engines JOHN PORRETTO DETROIT (AP) - General Motors Corp. and DaimlerChrysler AG, two of the world's biggest automakers, are teaming up to develop fuel-saving hybrid technology for a range of vehicles that will help them compete with hybrid...
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Center rear seats to require 3-point safety belt
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NHTSA Announces Upgraded Rule To Require Lap/Shoulder Safety Belts For Rear Center Seats in Passenger Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced a final rule requiring that rear center seats in all new passenger vehicles be equipped with lap/sh...
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New NHTSA crash test results
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Frontal Test:
Acura RL: 5/5 driver, 5/5 front passenger
Ford Five Hundred: 5/5 driver, 5/5 front passenger
Nissan Altima: 5/5 driver, 5/5 front passenger
Pontiac G6: 5/5 driver, 4/5 front passenger
Scion tC: 5/5 driver, 4/5 front passenger
Dodge Ram reg cab: 5/5 driver, 5/5 front pas...
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Rad Rides by Troy
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There are some pretty sweet cars (and truck[s]) that they made.
“CAD ATTACK” 1962 CADILLAC CONVERTIBLE Color: Granite Pearl / Flaming Red Engine: 500 cu. in. Cad. Trans: 700 R4 Auto Built for Randy Wilcox
“ CHICAYNE” 1962 CHEVROLET BISCAYNE Color: Medium Cypress / Olive Drab Engine: T...
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Ways to increase your driving skill
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What are somethings that you can do to make you a better performance driver? (Not make you better at maps, etc) Heres what I can think of:
Defensive Driving (The real stuff, not the online thing)
Racing School
Racing
Go Cart Racing/Course/Driving
As much time behind the wheel
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