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02-07-2011, 01:12 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
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CTS-V Review
Here is my CTS-V review. Thanks to Adam, Brandon, and Brian for coming down and helping me snap these shots at NJMP!
Click the pic for the review!
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02-07-2011, 06:08 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
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Awesome review Al! Very well written as well! Always a pleasure to read a review from a GM nut like myself! Also great pics as well!
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02-07-2011, 06:49 AM
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Good times and good write up.
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Forever dyno queen / 777rwhp 662 rwtq @ 17lbs / 10.2 @ 140
'24 Corvette Z06
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02-07-2011, 08:15 AM
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thats awesome! lucky dude
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02-07-2011, 10:20 AM
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Meet Coordinator
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I think I'm going to have to post up my fav pics. Pal's missing some good ones.
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02-07-2011, 04:33 PM
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02-07-2011, 04:40 PM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
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That is one frosty ginger pal.
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repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
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02-07-2011, 04:47 PM
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I didn't know snowmen could drive
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02-07-2011, 05:11 PM
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Meet Coordinator
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BLS is doing well....
Not only can a snowman drive, he can drift!
Last edited by sweetbmxrider; 02-07-2011 at 05:12 PM.
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02-07-2011, 07:24 PM
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Lord of the rings / 10 Second Club / Meet Coordinator
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Shout out to the big guy for allowing me to take the V for a spin. Had a lot of fun.
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Originally Posted by LTs1ow
That is one frosty ginger pal.
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Don't they call that sherbert?
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Originally Posted by Anti_Rice_Guy
I didn't know snowmen could drive
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Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider
BLS is doing well....
Not only can a snowman drive, he can drift!
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'24 Corvette Z06
'17 Sierra 2500HD Dmax
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02-07-2011, 10:06 PM
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Great write up
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02-08-2011, 06:57 AM
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Was he throwing up The Shocker sign with his hand out of the window or was that the JSFBOA gang sign?
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2010 Infiniti G37x-Moonlight White w/Graphite interior. Stock...for now. Xpel XR Black tint(hey it's a mod lol)
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02-08-2011, 07:22 AM
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Meet Coordinator
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02-08-2011, 10:42 AM
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fuel economy? im not sure i remember reading anything about it in your review
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02-08-2011, 10:55 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by V
fuel economy? im not sure i remember reading anything about it in your review
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Price As Tested: $70,885
Distance Traveled: 520 miles
Average MPG: 16.4mpg
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02-08-2011, 11:00 AM
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lol, i was just hinting at something that isnt so great about the car in order to pop Als GM bubble.
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02-08-2011, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by V
lol, i was just hinting at something that isnt so great about the car in order to pop Als GM bubble.
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Ahh my bad, i mean it wouldnt be the first time someone asked for something so obvious lol
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2014 2LT Cruze 2.0 Turbo Diesel
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02-08-2011, 11:22 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by V
lol, i was just hinting at something that isnt so great about the car in order to pop Als GM bubble.
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16.4mpg's driving in sub zero temps, at speeds over the legal limit, plus driving on a snow covered track for 4 hrs, and back....
Not complaining. Did have to fill the tank 3 times.
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02-08-2011, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28
16.4mpg's driving in sub zero temps, at speeds over the legal limit, plus driving on a snow covered track for 4 hrs, and back....
Not complaining. Did have to fill the tank 3 times.
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i know, lol. i still love the car and wish i was in NJ when you had it so i could have stolen the motor.
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02-08-2011, 12:27 PM
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Awesome! Looking forward to your review of the Volt!
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02-08-2011, 12:44 PM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
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Just a question, what/who is the target audience for your reviews?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KirkEvil
repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
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02-08-2011, 12:45 PM
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Meet Coordinator
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I look forward to the zr1!
most of the readers are cool, some are too stuck up to be stuck up, and some are in it for teh lulz
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02-08-2011, 02:12 PM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider
I look forward to the zr1!
most of the readers are cool, some are too stuck up to be stuck up, and some are in it for teh lulz
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Well I realize its posted on GMI, but again, that is a car enthusiast venue, so is that the end of your review Al, or do they go upwards if they are good?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KirkEvil
repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
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02-08-2011, 02:16 PM
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Meet Coordinator
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Pal gets to fly around the world in the GM Gulf Stream 4. Fuggin baller pals.
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02-08-2011, 06:37 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LTs1ow
Well I realize its posted on GMI, but again, that is a car enthusiast venue, so is that the end of your review Al, or do they go upwards if they are good?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LTs1ow
Just a question, what/who is the target audience for your reviews?
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Target audience is our readers, which are mostly males, ages 25-55.
End of my review? or do they go upwards? I dont get it...
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