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Old Nov 5, 2005 | 08:09 PM
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Just got back from the auto show a little bit ago, thought I would share my pics with everyone.

You can check out all my pics at:
http://pics.evyl.org/2005_Seattle_Auto_Show/

Here's a few samples:













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Old Nov 5, 2005 | 08:13 PM
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Damn!! That Chevy SS is awesome!
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Old Nov 5, 2005 | 08:57 PM
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Damn!! That Chevy SS is awesome!
I love it! I hope they sell it!
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 12:18 AM
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I love it! I hope they sell it!
They won't. It's just a concept car, it will never see the light of day beyond that.
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 12:27 AM
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Those are some cool picts, Zeke. Wish I was able to have gone on Thursday now.
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 12:49 AM
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Yeah that SS is sexy as hell... I'd add one to my driveway if they did sell them.
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 12:51 AM
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Also, Anybody else wanna see a Turbo kit on the Solstice?
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 02:17 AM
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Also, Anybody else wanna see a Turbo kit on the Solstice?
I wanna see that Mallett Solistice with the LS2 in it. That would freakin RULE.
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 04:24 AM
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Originally Posted by DrEvyl
They won't. It's just a concept car, it will never see the light of day beyond that.
Except amybe as an Fbody !
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 09:51 AM
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B-E-A-utiful!
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The SS looks sweet! And the Solstice WILL have FI as an option next year....

THanks for the pics Zeke!!!
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by NWDragRacer
Except amybe as an Fbody !
Settlemire pretty much shot down that idea on my board last night.

Originally Posted by Fbodfather
The SS concept really has nothing to do with a future RWD V8 coupe. It was simply a styling exercise to get public feedback. Yup, it's controversial......but for those who don't like it? Well, we just had it in a clinic of 2,500 people.....and guess whot???

It went off the map.....in fact, it scored higher than the 300C (both unbadged)

We aren't gonna build it; and while it's a couple of years old, I've placed it on the show tour for certain cities so that car enthusiasts can see it up close and personal.

(by the way......I don't think a car or truck should ever be judged until it's seen in person......pictures, for the most part, never do a car or truck justice)
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 12:11 PM
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What's the story on the Chevy SS?
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by John B
What's the story on the Chevy SS?
It's just a concept car from a few years ago... they decided to send it on the show tour as a conversation piece.
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GM has turned into a bunch of HOMOS!!! They are pissing me off. Build something worth a ****, besides the GTO and the Vette!!
I watched a show that featured the HHR where 5 aftermarket companies modified the Vehicle Two of them put an LSx in it.
When showed to GM executives. The Brand manger said " I told everyone you couldn't get a V8 in there and why whould you want one?"
That is why GM is going to ****.
Sorrry, just mad I can't get a new F-Body.
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Originally Posted by Ryan K


B-E-A-utiful!
Simply Sexy, would be the perfect replacement for the Jetta.
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 04:00 PM
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not a fan of those headlights on the ss though, i do like the looks of that sti's front end though
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 05:36 PM
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LOL i just realized I didn't even stop by the ford end of the show... oh well seen one GT seen em all.
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by My1st Truck
GM has turned into a bunch of HOMOS!!! They are pissing me off. Build something worth a ****, besides the GTO and the Vette!!
I watched a show that featured the HHR where 5 aftermarket companies modified the Vehicle Two of them put an LSx in it.
When showed to GM executives. The Brand manger said " I told everyone you couldn't get a V8 in there and why whould you want one?"
That is why GM is going to ****.
Sorrry, just mad I can't get a new F-Body.
You know, when you write something like "GM has turned into a bunch of HOMOS"......it makes you look ignorant. It's offensive.

Now........I'd submit to you that if you suddenly became Chairman of the Board .......and you could see some internal (and industry) data.....perhaps you'd keep building FWD cars. That's not to say we shouldn't build RWD cars. Anyone who knows me will tell you that no one took the Camaro/Firebird Hiatus worse than I. But I would suggest that while we don't build fire-breathing cars up and down every segment, the largest segments...where money is made.....are primarily FWD sedans and SUVS/Trucks.

The HHR was built off the Cobalt Chassis. There isn't at this point in time a transaxle that will fit into the architecture that would handle the torque that a large V8 would produce. Yes, it's possible to do it, but can you imagine what the warranty cost would be?

Believe me.........there IS a bright future ahead if you want a RWD V8 coupe...I can't talk about it right now......but we are well aware that the Camaro is one of the top five most recognized nameplates in the industry.

Please......while I understand your frustration, please think before typing something so offensive.
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 10:37 PM
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Mr. S:

I don't know you personally, but I know who you are. I remind you that Ford and Chrysler have no problem selling muscle cars along side their SUVs and FWD sedans.

As a publicly traded company, GMs numbers (and industry numbers for that matter) are quite available.

A bright future you say? At this point I will believe it when I see it. The line has been dead for 3 years now with no real hope in site. I have heard and read all the rumors, but I am a realist. It is time for GM to put up or shut up.

By the way, I am happy with my fourth gen T/A but I am tired of all the BS and stupid ideas coming out of Detroit. ("Gee, let's build a $100k Corvette for about 4 people but kill a whole line of cars that thousands can afford.")
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