Re: You car history « Reply #45 on: February 20, 2021, 11:29:54 AM » Author: Cole D.
My first car were a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu with V6 package, in a bronze color with beige cloth interior. My current car I traded that for is a 2016 Ford Taurus Limited V6, in cream with a gray leather interior.
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Collect vintage incandescent and fluorescent fixtures. Also like HID lighting and streetlights.

	Re: You car history « Reply #47 on: February 21, 2021, 02:04:06 PM » Author: suzukir122
@Xelareverse, my G6 has the 2.4 ecotec, so definitely not very fast/powerful. But it has done good in terms of reliability. My former Grand Prix GT had the 3800 series II V6.
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Interests:
1. Motorcycles, Cars, Women, and Lighting (especially fluorescent)
2. Weightlifting/staying extremely athletic
3. Severe Thunderstorms of all kinds
4. Food and drinks. So gimme them bbq ribs
Lighting has ALWAYS been a passion of mine. I consider everyone on here to be a friend

	Re: You car history « Reply #48 on: February 21, 2021, 05:01:26 PM » Author: icefoglights
Quote from: Jovan on February 19, 2021, 12:09:54 PM Nice cars.Will you upgrade your project vehicle ?Here people oftenly upgrade older cars to sport end looking.They put better engine,new paint and new rims.What is your favorite car brand and why ?   #2, 3, 6, 8 and 9 are nice.  The rest were questionable. The Trooper runs but the engine knocks, which could have many causes in that engine, some worse than others.  If the engine is savable, than it needs a new timing set, water pump and coolant hoses.  Than it will need new front half-shafts and front hubs, all new tires (the spare is original!) and a battery.  The transmission, transfer case, front and rear end fluids are probably over due for replacement.  Many of the lights don't work, and the headlight has a hole in it and filled with water.  After all of that, it should be able to get back on the road again.  If the engine can't be saved, the vehicle will probably go to the fire department.
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	Re: You car history « Reply #50 on: February 21, 2021, 08:32:21 PM » Author: Joe Maurath, Jr.
Are you guys familiar with the Pontiac G6? A friend has a 2005 model...with 78,000 miles. Great fun car with lots of options and plenty of zip! The only problem is the power steering unit. The steering wheel sometimes unexpectedly shakes while the car is running and at the same time an error message shows up on the dashboards status screen. We wonder how much this will cost to fix and anything else we should know about this (I know it is not really too safe under those conditions!) Thanks. Joe M.
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"A secret to happiness is letting every situation be what it is, instead of what you think it should be, and then making the best of it."

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	Re: You car history « Reply #51 on: February 21, 2021, 08:42:40 PM » Author: suzukir122
Yep... I'm one of the members on here that owns a Pontiac G6. Mine is the 2.4 ecotec version though. I've had mine since 2014. My G6 in particular, has never really had that zip/fast acceleration. The V6 Pontiac G6 might be a different story. My car does have more problems though, and I think my catalytic converter may need to be cleaned again.
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Interests:
1. Motorcycles, Cars, Women, and Lighting (especially fluorescent)
2. Weightlifting/staying extremely athletic
3. Severe Thunderstorms of all kinds
4. Food and drinks. So gimme them bbq ribs
Lighting has ALWAYS been a passion of mine. I consider everyone on here to be a friend

	Re: You car history « Reply #52 on: February 21, 2021, 11:54:33 PM » Author: Joe Maurath, Jr.
Back in the old days there used to be what were called "test pipes". These fit in and bolted precisely where the original cat was and were made of nice-thickness steel (or stainless steel if you preferred). They were for *temporary* installing and testing  where a bad or clogged cat was suspected. Now for at least a couple decades they are illegal to make or use . Like the MV ballast manufacturing ban.
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"A secret to happiness is letting every situation be what it is, instead of what you think it should be, and then making the best of it."

Please refer to www.insulators.info where I periodically post many images of lights and insulators in the group's Picture Poster Gallery. Thank you.

	Re: You car history « Reply #53 on: February 22, 2021, 12:05:24 AM » Author: Bulbman256
Quote from: Joe Maurath, Jr. on February 21, 2021, 11:54:33 PM Back in the old days there used to be what were called "test pipes". These fit in and bolted precisely where the original cat was and were made of nice-thickness steel (or stainless steel if you preferred). They were for *temporary* installing and testing  where a bad or clogged cat was suspected. Now for at least a couple decades they are illegal to make or use . Like the MV ballast manufacturing ban. Why is there a cute feline in your car?
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Collecting light bulbs since 2012, a madman since birth.

	Re: You car history « Reply #54 on: February 22, 2021, 12:21:30 AM » Author: Joe Maurath, Jr.
My mechanic calls cataltyic converters "cats". Whether or not the engine happens to purr
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"A secret to happiness is letting every situation be what it is, instead of what you think it should be, and then making the best of it."

Please refer to www.insulators.info where I periodically post many images of lights and insulators in the group's Picture Poster Gallery. Thank you.

	Re: You car history « Reply #55 on: February 22, 2021, 12:23:31 AM » Author: Bulbman256
Quote from: Joe Maurath, Jr. on February 22, 2021, 12:21:30 AM My mechanic calls cataltyic converters "cats". Whether or not the engine happens to purr Sir, i think your now liable for a slap!
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	Re: You car history « Reply #56 on: February 22, 2021, 12:38:04 AM » Author: Joe Maurath, Jr.
Yikes!!
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"A secret to happiness is letting every situation be what it is, instead of what you think it should be, and then making the best of it."

Please refer to www.insulators.info where I periodically post many images of lights and insulators in the group's Picture Poster Gallery. Thank you.