Forum: THE LOBBY
03-24-2020, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,340
She does have good tastes. I could probably...
She does have good tastes. I could probably afford a late 70s to early 80s corvette, but that wouldn't be safe, reliable, or comfortable for that matter . I listed her likes to help get suggestions...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
03-21-2020, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,340
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Forum: THE LOBBY
03-21-2020, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,340
I have heard that the 3800 series is a great...
I have heard that the 3800 series is a great engine. I don't know all the vehicles that came with that engine, but most of the ones I have seen were a bit dull looking, and do not appeal to her.
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Forum: THE LOBBY
03-21-2020, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,340
Similar, but not the same. I am specifically...
Similar, but not the same. I am specifically asking for cars that would appeal to my daughter based on the types of cars I described, but yet still be suitable, reliable, and safe for a new driver....
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Forum: THE LOBBY
03-21-2020, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,340
Suggestions for a Teen's first car
My two kids are about to start driving. Let's put this out there first; I own a bunch of cars. My son has a permit, and has picked out the car he wants to drive. He has been repairing a 2000...
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Forum: G8 Exterior Tech
03-21-2020, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 24,209
door key spins
My key spins without unlocking the door on my 09 G8 GT. I thought it was just something disconnected, and asked the mechanic to check it out while he had my car in for a brake job. The mechanic said...
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Forum: G8 General Tech/Discussion
02-16-2020, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 15,963
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Forum: G8 General Tech/Discussion
09-13-2019, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 15,963
alt warning at stop lights
I have a 2009 G8 GT. It runs and drives fine. Lately, when I sit at a stop light for too long, I get an alternator warning alert on my dash, and a battery icon. The car idles normally, and I see no...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
02-20-2019, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,042
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Forum: THE LOBBY
02-20-2019, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,042
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Forum: G8 General Tech/Discussion
02-15-2019, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,759
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Forum: G8 General Tech/Discussion
02-15-2019, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,017
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Forum: THE LOBBY
02-15-2019, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,042
I thought I'd post an update. Soon after the G8...
I thought I'd post an update. Soon after the G8 purchase, my wife opted to purchase a 2014 Implala, which is a great car in its own right. Later, we traded the 2008 Suburban in for a more reliable...
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Forum: Electrical Tech
10-02-2017, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 833
I'm not sure why you are asking where the...
I'm not sure why you are asking where the alternator is connected. It is a factory, stock connection. Nothing special there. Nothing changed from factory.
There is a cable that goes from the...
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Forum: Electrical Tech
10-01-2017, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 833
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Forum: Electrical Tech
09-30-2017, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 833
I charged both batteries fully with a battery...
I charged both batteries fully with a battery charger. They were equal voltage. The battery in the trunk is bigger and has more amperage, but has the same voltage as the front one. The device seems...
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Forum: Electrical Tech
09-30-2017, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 833
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Forum: Electrical Tech
09-29-2017, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 833
two batteries parallel - draw?
My wife has a 97 Mustang GT with two batteries. One is in the stock location under the hood, and one is in the trunk for use on a hydraulic pump system that raises the car. The battery in the trunk...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
06-13-2017, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,039
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Forum: THE LOBBY
06-04-2017, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 505
van started on four year old gas
Around 2013/2014 my stepdad stopped driving the 1996 Ford handicapped mini van I got for them. The lift function failed, and the van was about an inch off the ground, making it very difficult to...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
06-04-2017, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,042
I hope your comment is tongue in cheek about...
I hope your comment is tongue in cheek about borrowing to buy a new car. I've bought cars for cash in the past. Most of the time, they ended up costing me a lot more money to maintain and repair in...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
06-04-2017, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,042
I bought another car
So, I sold off most of the "project cars" and "parts cars" that I don't have time to work on. I kept my 66 Tempest convertible because it is roadworthy and just plain fun to drive. My wife and I...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
06-04-2017, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 529
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Forum: THE LOBBY
05-29-2017, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 773
Wait, are you saying GM is closing Holden, the...
Wait, are you saying GM is closing Holden, the ones who gave us the Pontiac G8 GT and GXP? When Pontiac closed, I wasn't too upset, as they were, with only a few exceptions, cookie cutters of Chevy:...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
03-24-2017, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 10,221
Views: 1,730,976
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