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Forum: THE LOBBY 03-24-2020, 06:00 PM
Replies: 18
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Posted By shook1
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...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-21-2020, 06:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,243
Posted By shook1
I have not showed her a 300, but I bet she might...

I have not showed her a 300, but I bet she might like one. I'll have to check the average selling prices. I like the idea of the AWD option on the Chargers. Someone did say to keep the NJ winters in...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-21-2020, 06:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,243
Posted By shook1
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.
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-21-2020, 05:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,243
Posted By shook1
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....
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-21-2020, 02:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,243
Posted By shook1
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...
Forum: G8 Exterior Tech 03-21-2020, 12:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 22,826
Posted By shook1
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...
Forum: G8 General Tech/Discussion 02-16-2020, 08:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 15,396
Posted By shook1
I forgot to update this post. It was the...

I forgot to update this post. It was the alternator. I changed it myself. Why would engineers design it at the bottom instead of the top? It took some time to get to it.
Forum: G8 General Tech/Discussion 09-13-2019, 04:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 15,396
Posted By shook1
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...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-20-2019, 06:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,007
Posted By shook1
Good luck. The G8 GT is a great purchase. The G8...

Good luck. The G8 GT is a great purchase. The G8 GXP manual shift is a better purchase, but with the prices they are selling for, the GT is a better deal. Don't overlook the modern Police Caprice...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-20-2019, 05:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,007
Posted By shook1
I understand your point of view, and at one time,...

I understand your point of view, and at one time, when I was younger, I felt the same way. As I got older, I got lazy about having to constantly repair older, high mileage vehicles. Breaking down on...
Forum: G8 General Tech/Discussion 02-15-2019, 11:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,402
Posted By shook1
Personally, I love the engine in my G8 GT. It is...

Personally, I love the engine in my G8 GT. It is more reliable, and may even have more horsepower than my 455 powered Tempest. I have not had the torque and horsepower tested on my cars, so I cannot...
Forum: G8 General Tech/Discussion 02-15-2019, 10:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,599
Posted By shook1
I drove my 09 G8 GT to work one day. By the end...

I drove my 09 G8 GT to work one day. By the end of the work day, an unexpected heavy snow storm was amidst. I was concerned how the rear wheel drive car would handle in the weather. Using the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-15-2019, 10:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,007
Posted By shook1
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...
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-02-2017, 07:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 778
Posted By shook1
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...
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-01-2017, 08:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 778
Posted By shook1
Can you explain how I can use a multi meter to...

Can you explain how I can use a multi meter to check for the drain, while pulling fuses?

Thanks,
Luke
Forum: Electrical Tech 09-30-2017, 05:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 778
Posted By shook1
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...
Forum: Electrical Tech 09-30-2017, 05:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 778
Posted By shook1
The alternator charges the battery under the hood...

The alternator charges the battery under the hood like usual. The two batteries are connected in parallel. The trunk battery is connected directly to the front battery clamp. So, the alternator...
Forum: Electrical Tech 09-29-2017, 06:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 778
Posted By shook1
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...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-13-2017, 06:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 921
Posted By shook1
I clicked on that link and got a warning that it...

I clicked on that link and got a warning that it was a known bad site.
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-04-2017, 09:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 490
Posted By shook1
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...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-04-2017, 09:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,007
Posted By shook1
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...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-04-2017, 09:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,007
Posted By shook1
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...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-04-2017, 07:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 510
Posted By shook1
He bought my cars. TJ, I'm surprised you didn't...

He bought my cars. TJ, I'm surprised you didn't recognize them . I kept my convertible. Dennis wanted my wagon and Lemans, so I sold those two cars and a GTO parts car to him. While I will miss...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-29-2017, 07:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 757
Posted By shook1
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:...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-24-2017, 03:39 PM
Replies: 10,146
Views: 1,668,465
Posted By shook1
What am I missing? It looks like a 78 firebird to...

What am I missing? It looks like a 78 firebird to me. The vin checks out. I don't see anything "epic" in the ad..
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