Minnesota chat 2009
02-02-2009, 09:29 PM
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I had to trade the cobalt. About a month of winter with that thing and it was clear to me that I didn't like it any more. I needed to get something with a real back seat as we're going to start trying to have kids pretty soon.
Haven't gotten around to pics yet as it's pretty much dark when I get off work.
02-02-2009, 09:58 PM
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It's called the L76 I believe. 362hp, 385lb/ft. It launches like a rocket, then just steady all the way up. I've seen 13.9 1/4 stock times, guys are running in the mid 12's with full breathing mods and a tune.
I had to trade the cobalt. About a month of winter with that thing and it was clear to me that I didn't like it any more. I needed to get something with a real back seat as we're going to start trying to have kids pretty soon.
Haven't gotten around to pics yet as it's pretty much dark when I get off work.
I had to trade the cobalt. About a month of winter with that thing and it was clear to me that I didn't like it any more. I needed to get something with a real back seat as we're going to start trying to have kids pretty soon.
Haven't gotten around to pics yet as it's pretty much dark when I get off work.
Ahh, then it is just the GXP, with the LS3.. was just reading car and driver today at work and they were comparing the GXP with the SRT8..
Either way, badass car..and I'm assuming you won't need me for anything on it
02-02-2009, 10:14 PM
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I've vowed to not do anything to this car other than window tint and exhaust. Can't have a V8 without exhaust
02-02-2009, 10:17 PM
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soooo wait...you traded a fwd car for a rwd, to DD in the winteR? best of luck to you in crappy weather!
G8 is a nice looking car though, moar pics!
I concur. last time I tried, she beat me at pool 
then she tried tickling me....not good, i giggle too much.
G8 is a nice looking car though, moar pics!
then she tried tickling me....not good, i giggle too much.
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02-02-2009, 11:06 PM
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It wasn't the winter driving, it was the godawful ride quality (much of my own doing..), the rattling, the noise, the cold ass seats, the feeling that the car was about to fall apart at any minute, everything. I loved that car for what it was, and I'm sure I'll miss driving it in the summer.
Traction control takes care of rear drive winter driving issues....just don't gas it around the turn very hard
Traction control takes care of rear drive winter driving issues....just don't gas it around the turn very hard
02-03-2009, 08:18 AM
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g8 is a nice buy. i test drove the gt when it first came out and i'm very impressed with the car, tons of space inside, nice look and good power. i'm excited to see how the gxp turns out though and on top of the ls3 it'll have an auto option 
the car will be good for ya i'm sure
i think we should do another mermaid thing before she moves, that'd be a good time
i tried to call ya the other day hoffa and get you to come to music as a weapon 4 with disturbed and killswitch engage and 2 other bands up here on may 8th. i figured you probably wouldn't be free but i was gonna throw it out there, i'm goin with tony again
good luck this time around P
the car will be good for ya i'm surei think we should do another mermaid thing before she moves, that'd be a good time
i tried to call ya the other day hoffa and get you to come to music as a weapon 4 with disturbed and killswitch engage and 2 other bands up here on may 8th. i figured you probably wouldn't be free but i was gonna throw it out there, i'm goin with tony againgood luck this time around P
02-03-2009, 10:12 AM
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Did I ever meet you vtecduster? Im get confused as to who has what. I know crap whats his face with the yellow SS but forgot his name on here...
What do you guys think of the new ms3?
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-...peed3/1331197/
That grill is the only thing that slightly bothers me...to much smiling looking..but if it has the same engine as mine...hell I'll just wait for the focus RS or a volvo c30R.
aaahhh nice ford is testing the focus rs on the ring...cant wait to see numbers but it actually looks like its a great performance car
http://www.motorator.com/videos/436
What do you guys think of the new ms3?
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-...peed3/1331197/
That grill is the only thing that slightly bothers me...to much smiling looking..but if it has the same engine as mine...hell I'll just wait for the focus RS or a volvo c30R.
aaahhh nice ford is testing the focus rs on the ring...cant wait to see numbers but it actually looks like its a great performance car
http://www.motorator.com/videos/436
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02-03-2009, 02:58 PM
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02-03-2009, 11:29 PM
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and it still beats your car :P uhhh no reason to trade in for it, same engine, still fwd :/ I do like that big ass hood scoop though, wonder if it will be more efficient on cooling the tmic. I saw some 2010 chevy trucks roll through crosby Monday when I was working there, looked liked dodge ones a little but the rear wheel wells flaired like crazy.
Hopefully they announce this cruze ss, but that would at the earliest be a 2011 model right? cuz i saw pics of a 2010 cobalt...but it looked like a cruze (malibu'ish front end). If I get a new job soon with less driving, i could go to a 2 door, so a new SS or a focus rs. be nice with awd though...
ok so hopefully you guys can help me out...im crazy because of this. Theres a new song on 94x up here (just like 93x). Theres a new song, i think from a band/group from the 80's but its new. It starts real quiet with a girl or slightly soft high voice something about back when little maybe? then the rocker guy voice comes and i cant rememeber anything after that...damn its catchy though and im going insane!
Hopefully they announce this cruze ss, but that would at the earliest be a 2011 model right? cuz i saw pics of a 2010 cobalt...but it looked like a cruze (malibu'ish front end). If I get a new job soon with less driving, i could go to a 2 door, so a new SS or a focus rs. be nice with awd though...
ok so hopefully you guys can help me out...im crazy because of this. Theres a new song on 94x up here (just like 93x). Theres a new song, i think from a band/group from the 80's but its new. It starts real quiet with a girl or slightly soft high voice something about back when little maybe? then the rocker guy voice comes and i cant rememeber anything after that...damn its catchy though and im going insane!
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02-04-2009, 12:03 PM
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FOUND IT!!! guns n roses - better.
http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/boyfriend.png <- funny for today
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txqiwrbYGrs
hahha 7yr old after he was at the dentist and is all drugged up
http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/boyfriend.png <- funny for today
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txqiwrbYGrs
hahha 7yr old after he was at the dentist and is all drugged up
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02-05-2009, 02:24 PM
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02-05-2009, 05:05 PM
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Thats like 15 mins from where I live lol.