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Nevermore · 05-02-2016, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Went on a little midnight drive just to get away from work for a bit.

Had no music on so I forgot how non-sound deadened the car is. If you listen closely, you can hear gas sloshing around in the tank (full tank). Remembered how the engine sounds like its a tractor.

Most fun is a little whine, assuming its from the serpentine belt, when you hit 3k rpm (at least in the auto) and it sounds like the engine is going to explode.

I love this car.

So I guess mine isn't the only one that makes that noise. I personally hate it, sounds like a freaking Prius.

Dadhawk · 05-02-2016, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

The only question is whether to get another flashy, "look at me!" car or a more subdued one. (The ATS/CTS-V only comes in "another fish in the sea" colors)

Don't know about that...when I build one on their website I end up with this....

soulreapersteve · 05-02-2016, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Don't know about that...when I build one on their website I end up with this....

Red isn't flashy enough for me...

babydriver · 05-02-2016, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I never got used to flying above soup. Still beats flying at night.

I rather enjoy flying along right at the top of the clouds if they are not too heavy. It looks to me like canyons of cotton candy. I would rather do without the turbulence of course.

Nevermore · 05-02-2016, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Red isn't flashy enough for me...

Honestly, red/dark red is my favorite color. But my god, I cannot resist a car in orange.

echo419 · 05-02-2016, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Think there is a market for 5'6" Asians who might cosplay as female anime characters?

probably in California.

Dadhawk · 05-02-2016, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Red isn't flashy enough for me...

Given that Cadillac is having a problem selling cars (they have the longest "on lot" time right now, with up to 200 days for a ATS) you might be able to get them to throw in a Hello Kitty wrap or something.

soulreapersteve · 05-02-2016, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Nevermore

Honestly, red/dark red is my favorite color. But my god, I cannot resist a car in orange.

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Given that Cadillac is having a problem selling cars (they have the longest "on lot" time right now, with up to 200 days for a ATS) you might be able to get them to throw in a Hello Kitty wrap or something.

Yeah, I'm seeing some great prices on the V's! I can always get it re-painted in orange or go for a wrap.. though I'm not a fan of wraps in general.

soulreapersteve · 05-02-2016, 08:33 AM

This morning random thoughts:

echo419 · 05-02-2016, 08:52 AM

in the Atlanta area if you put on your signal people will speed up to try and keep you from getting over. I'm certain of this because after several miles if I flip on my signal the car in the other lane that was content to be going the speed they were all of the sudden is no longer satisfied. usually you can actually see their car squat back from them punching the gas.

p1l0t · 05-02-2016, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by echo419

in the Atlanta area if you put on your signal people will speed up to try and keep you from getting over. I'm certain of this because after several miles if I flip on my signal the car in the other lane that was content to be going the speed they were all of the sudden is no longer satisfied. usually you can actually see their car squat back from them punching the gas.

I think 9 times out of 10 if you signal your intentions people will let you go. If they don't you go 20 miles out of your way to fuck with them until they regret being born. The only people I never let over are the ones who were driving slow in the left lane for miles and now want to get off the highway. Nope, take the next exit you selfish POS. Beta drivers you can almost always pick on with no retaliation. They are easy to spot because they are so stupid they are disrupting the flow of traffic. And in the rare case you break someone out of their 10mph under shell into driving like a straight up G out of anger, then you've done the world a favor by snapping them out of it like freeing someone from the matrix.

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soulreapersteve · 05-02-2016, 09:47 AM

Perhaps someone can tell me what this is? Brightened the screenshot from my dash cam as best as my lazy self could.

Driven by an elderly fella (probably @humfrz's age). Pulled up next to him and give the "cool car" thumbs up. Looked like he was surprised, gave a little smile/chuckle and a couple of honks back.

p1l0t · 05-02-2016, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Perhaps someone can tell me what this is? Brightened the screenshot from my dash cam as best as my lazy self could.

Driven by an elderly fella (probably @humfrz's age). Pulled up next to him and give the "cool car" thumbs up. Looked like he was surprised, gave a little smile/chuckle and a couple of honks back.

Not sure exactly looks like like a "rat rod" made from a 40s ish style pickup (Ford?)

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Ashikabi · 05-02-2016, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by p1l0t

Not sure exactly looks like like a "rat rod" made from a 40s ish style pickup (Ford?)

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With a propane tank...

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