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Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum Today, 02:27 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,401
Posted By olrocker
Because the majority of the American car buying...

Because the majority of the American car buying public are idiots and believe all the pr these companies use to push SUVs.

There was a time I was a Honda fan and owned 3 of them. But in the last...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum Today, 01:19 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,401
Posted By olrocker
Because the Malibu rides and performs better and...

Because the Malibu rides and performs better and is built better. The Equinox is a bucket of Fisher Price plastic
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum Today, 08:43 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,401
Posted By olrocker
And if things go the way we need them to go in...

And if things go the way we need them to go in November, those EV regulations will be rolled back significantly or eliminated completely.

Then what?
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion Today, 08:30 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,045
Posted By olrocker
People forget how well GM geared the overdrives...

People forget how well GM geared the overdrives and final drive ratios in the old 4 speed automatics.

Not only did the full-size H and C-body 3800s routinely get over 30 MPG highway, so did LS1...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion Today, 05:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 251
Posted By olrocker
A ‘69 ZL1 will go for 5 times that in that...

A ‘69 ZL1 will go for 5 times that in that condition.

A new ZL1 is still governed by the used car market.
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion Yesterday, 10:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 251
Posted By olrocker
Brand new, factory wrapped 1985 IROC for sale

This 1985 IROC was found in a trailer with only 4 miles on it and all the factory covers and paperwork still in/on it.

Its built the right way too: 305 5-speed with every option (except cruise...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum Yesterday, 09:53 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,401
Posted By olrocker
Oh I’m fully expecting them to start telling us...

Oh I’m fully expecting them to start telling us how we’re wrong.
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion Yesterday, 03:39 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,045
Posted By olrocker
Yeah I really don’t even want to think of the...

Yeah I really don’t even want to think of the overhead companies have now to maintain big rigs and OTR trucks.

Probably a big contributor to the fact truckers wages are down from what they used...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion Yesterday, 02:39 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,045
Posted By olrocker
This is just one diesel mechanic I’ve been...

This is just one diesel mechanic I’ve been following, but they all are saying pretty much the same thing:

https://youtu.be/sdidfssA6dA?si=9TMGDK-DWM2cWvb9

You might be having good luck or the...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum Yesterday, 01:43 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,401
Posted By olrocker
Some people have tried to convince me Queen Mary...

Some people have tried to convince me Queen Mary isn’t a shill for the rich men north of Richmond but this is proof.

When the gub’ment restructured GM in 2009 curiously she was appointed as VP of...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum Yesterday, 01:18 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,401
Posted By olrocker
I had a 2015 Ford Fusion for a rental for two...

I had a 2015 Ford Fusion for a rental for two weeks while I was in Phoenix on vacation in Jan 2016. I’ve also had a 2022 Malibu as a rental last year.

Both cars I was very pleased with. They’re...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion Yesterday, 12:30 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,045
Posted By olrocker
There’s nothing wrong with the engines...

There’s nothing wrong with the engines themselves. The actual engines are reliable and towing ability is still superior.

I’m talking about all the other added crap beyond the DEF. Have you...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion Yesterday, 10:58 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,045
Posted By olrocker
It’s not the displacement that was the problem,...

It’s not the displacement that was the problem, it was the engine architecture that dated back to 1962. It had been refined and improved to the point nothing further could be done to improve...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-08-2024, 07:24 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,045
Posted By olrocker
Unfortunately it’s not only fuel economy but...

Unfortunately it’s not only fuel economy but emission regulations. Those have increased even more so that fuel economy regs over the last 20 years.

GM had no choice but to end the 3800 in 2007...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-08-2024, 07:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,045
Posted By olrocker
I hadn’t seen this yet. Oy vay. She is...

I hadn’t seen this yet.

Oy vay. She is absolutely insane. The board has got to stop her. Does anyone in this company’s management have any common sense any more?
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-08-2024, 05:38 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,045
Posted By olrocker
I think most modern production ICE engines have...

I think most modern production ICE engines have chain driven timing sets. Even Honda did away with all their belt drive interference motors by about 5 years ago.

Early run GM 3.6 V6s were plagued...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-08-2024, 01:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,117
Posted By olrocker
You can hire this guy to stand next to it 24/7: ...

You can hire this guy to stand next to it 24/7:


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Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-08-2024, 12:55 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,045
Posted By olrocker
The base engine on the rear drive SR extended cab...

The base engine on the rear drive SR extended cab is 228 hp.

When you order the TRD Off-Road 6 speed manual double cab you get the 270 hp engine with 310 lb/ft tq.

The top of the line hybrid...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-08-2024, 12:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,117
Posted By olrocker
I park on the 4th floor of an employee-coded,...

I park on the 4th floor of an employee-coded, gated and enclosed parking garage.

I live in a neighborhood that’s quiet, secluded, and everyone knows each other and the cars that come through. If...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-07-2024, 04:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 671
Posted By olrocker
No. The blend doors, actuators, thermostat...

No. The blend doors, actuators, thermostat sensors, harness, and body control module are all different. It’s not even “upgradeable”…… the BCMs for 1SS and 2SS are completely different.

And when I...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-07-2024, 01:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 671
Posted By olrocker
Heated/cooled seat upgrade is pretty much...

Heated/cooled seat upgrade is pretty much impossible without some kind of aftermarket “rigging”. The heat/cool function buttons are only on the dual zone climate control panel, which is only...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-07-2024, 12:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 949
Posted By olrocker
I wish they made the new ones with the angled...

I wish they made the new ones with the angled stick instead of the a straight one. Love the classic look of a Hurst with the cue ball knob and chrome, angled stick coming out of the boot on a Muncie...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-07-2024, 12:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,045
Posted By olrocker
Don’t get me wrong, even I know how laughable my...

Don’t get me wrong, even I know how laughable my comparison is.

I’d drool like crazy if Ferrari still offered a true 3 pedal manual with all their new cars. That chrome shifter, aluminum knob,...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-06-2024, 02:42 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,045
Posted By olrocker
Exactly. I’d drive a Yugo 4 speed over a...

Exactly.

I’d drive a Yugo 4 speed over a Ferrari with flappy paddles.
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-05-2024, 04:49 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,045
Posted By olrocker
Yes interior designs and quality were always...

Yes interior designs and quality were always better on Mercedes, BMW, and Audi and still are. I once drove a brand new CTS coupe back-to-back with a Mercedes C-Class coupe at one of those driving...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-05-2024, 02:13 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,045
Posted By olrocker
I pretty much did the same thing. I used all my...

I pretty much did the same thing. I used all my points on the Camaro (I’ve had my GM card since 2001) but with the switch to Goldman-Sachs they changed the savings/discount parameters as well as the...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-05-2024, 09:21 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,045
Posted By olrocker
I’ve said it before in other threads - Toyota is...

I’ve said it before in other threads - Toyota is kicking a$$ right now. They’re making cars and trucks people actually want. Desire. Can’t wait to buy.

I think it was around 2017 or 18 that...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-05-2024, 08:31 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,045
Posted By olrocker
Exactly. I think everyone knew the bankruptcy...

Exactly. I think everyone knew the bankruptcy would change the company but I think everyone was thinking fewer cars and trucks but better cars and trucks. More focused. Less overlap, less waste,...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-04-2024, 08:47 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,045
Posted By olrocker
No. My whole point was that I don’t think any of...

No. My whole point was that I don’t think any of us who really know cars are surprised, because we were saying the VAST majority of Americans do not want EV no matter what.

It’s a niche that may...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-04-2024, 05:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,045
Posted By olrocker
Your opinion. Not fact. You’re wrong, plain and...

Your opinion. Not fact. You’re wrong, plain and simple.

End of story.
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