Archive for April, 2007

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GTO runs the Autobahn

This lucky dog got to run his heavily modified GTO on the Autobahn. In the video below, he says he was running somewhere between 6500-7000rpm in 5th gear. That puts him around 170-180mph :eek2:
At this particular point, I was in fifth gear somewhere between 6500 rpm and my 7000 rpm redline.
Particulars:
-2005 Pontiac GTO (Midnight […]

links for 2007-04-23

NewPR Wiki - Resources.CEOBlogsList
(tags: blogs business marketing web2.0)

Drag Racing the 2008 Dodge Challenger Super Stock Concept
(tags: cars video dodge+challenger drag+racing)

» Plugin: Customizable Comment Listings « « Blog Archive coffee2code.com
(tags: wordpress blogs plugins)

WordPress plugins at coffee2code.com
(tags: blogs plugins wordpress)

Main Page - Gallery Codex
(tags: photo gallery software blogs)

Drag Racing the 2008 Dodge Challenger Super Stock Concept

Edmund’s gets to pilot one of two Challenger concepts, built for drag racing. A monster 525HP/510TQ 392ci Hemi engine with forged internals and 10.5:1 CR powers this beast, with a Dana 60 rear axle (multi-link rear suspension from the LX platform ditched for stability & traction) and 3-speed auto - talk about drag racing built.
If you watch the video at […]

links for 2007-04-22

C5 Z06 Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) - Corvette Forum
(tags: corvette faq ls6)

links for 2007-04-21

325CI LM7 - Stainless Works Headers & Catback Install - GM High-Tech
(tags: gm+truck exhaust modification dyno tune)

LS2 Small-Block Engine
(tags: cars gto engines ls2)

LS1GTO.com Forums - Which FI? - please help
GTO forced induction
(tags: cars gto forced+induction turbo supercharger)

3700 lbs, 400HP, and ULEV certified?

I was surprised to learn the GTO (or more specifically, the LS2 engine), is ULEV certified. For those not familiar with ULEV or other CARB certifications, Wiki has this to say:
A ULEV or Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle is a vehicle that has been verified by the California Air Resources Board to emit 50% less polluting […]

Oh, and I’m supposed to take the ring back, too… | Oddly Enough | Reuters.com

 I’ve joked before about making a category called “Crazy Germans.” It’s no joke anymore, I just come across way too many articles detailing the exploits of those crazy Germans. Thus I present to you the latest in the Crazy German escapades.
Disclaimer: I’m about 1/4 German, so I’m allowed to pick on them!
BERLIN (Reuters) - Business is […]

The clock just keeps ticking

I told myself I’d quit at midnight and get to bed. With one thing after another to touch-up, or check on, or follow up with, or improve on, 12 quickly turned to 12:30. Now it is nearly 1:30. Does this happen to anyone else? Just diving in, with no distractions from other people wanting things […]

links for 2007-04-19

Dell hires first-ever Chief Marketing Officer - BloggingStocks
(tags: dell)

Thinking Past Platforms: the Next Challenge for Linux | Linux Journal
(tags: linux lenovo hardware)

1969 Chevrolet ZL1 Corvette
Drooooolllllllllllll
(tags: cars corvette)

Step away from the car: VW Polo magnetic dent promotion - Autoblog
(tags: marketing+bad)

Guerilla Marketing - Amazing Advertisements

The image above is just one of the many interesting advertisements showcased in this article. Guerilla marketing is “unconventional marketing intended to get maximum results from minimal resources.”
Described as “more matching wits than matching budgets,” I can certainly see where every ad in this article required “wits” versus traditional billboard advertising. So while […]