Temporary pause in activity.   ... View more

Fredonia, NY to Watkins Glen over the back roads in my 06 CTS-V in June   ... View more

My folks bought a red 1960 Valiant.  I was 18 and my brother 16.  I'm sure I remember that it was a 3 on the floor and I know it was the famous slant 6.  We didn't think it was ugly back then.    We lived on a dirt road near Ann Arbor, Mi and my brother and I drove that car as hard as you can possibly imagine.  It didn't get dinged up to bad but the drivetrain abuse was relentless.  Anyone from the Ann Arbor area may remember several switchback and washboard roads in the area including Hogback road.   I especially, learned to drive and drift on dirt in that car.   You know, it lasted at least 10 years or more and will never be forgotten. ... View more

There are definitely other interpretations.  Including my own.  You can count on it.   ... View more

Thanks Sajeev.  I downloaded the photo above in another post.  It's taking me a while to get comfortable with the software.  But just because I'm a braggart, I'll leave another one here. ... View more

For a few years I lived near Carlisle, Pa where the annual "Corvettes at Carlisle" event occurs. Being an amateur photographer I was suddenly aware and overtaken by the volume and imagination of an apparent majority of the thousands of Corvettes I saw there that had vanity plates. I will forever be in awe of the Vette drivers that concocted an unbelievable variety of phrases in 8 letters or less. I have a great collection of photos of those plates but I couldn't seem to upload one as an example. ** Thanks Sajeev for showing me how to upload an image.   Here it is: ... View more

For a few years I lived near Carlisle, Pa where the annual "Corvettes at Carlisle" event occurs. Being an amateur photographer I was suddenly aware and overtaken by the volume and imagination of an apparent majority of the thousands of Corvettes I saw there that had vanity plates. I will forever be in awe of the Vette drivers that concocted an unbelievable variety of phrases in 8 letters or less. I have a great collection of photos of those plates but I couldn't seem to upload one as an example. /Desktop/CVetts@Carlisle-11_250811_098-A.JPG ... View more

You did it again Mr. Neveu. supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! ... View more

Great story Jack. Loved it! ... View more

It's true that nothing will work like an impact driver. Maybe a little heat in the right place will help. It's also true that if you use a cheap tool, it can make the situation worse to non fixable, so give yourself the best chance. Buy the kit from Snap On. Shattering the bit or ruining the fastener are really depressing and sometimes very expensive. Using the right tool 2 or three times is usually worth a lot more than replacement parts and will make your investment worthwhile. ... View more

once again Cameron, great story; great images. ... View more

After a lot of research I bought a new '06 black on black CTS-V and have not regretted it once. (oops!  the differential was, is and always will be trash). In 2008 the next generational change took place and I haven't liked the car very much since.  I liked the technical upgrades such as the suspension and chassis changes and the Recaro seats but car began to look bulky and there was too much HP for me.  I lived in N. central Maryland for some years near Gettysburg and anyone spending time there knows the region is heavily veined with perfect driving roads - Appalachian  mountains and valleys, near perfect pavement and not a lot of traffic or the attention of law enforcement.   My CTS-V and I wore out 2 sets of Michelins and a set of Goodyear run-flats on those roads with glee.  The CT5 -V in this "first look" is the best looking replacement for my '06 I have seen from Cadillac and if I didn't have to have a V-8 maybe the CT4-V.  This great "first look" has made me think again about cash and how to deal with my wife without divorce, but then, I remembered.....   I moved to Western New York, and the opportunities for fun driving are much more limited now.     But Sam, your first look was enough to make me think about it anyway and I hope you do follow up with a complete review.  Next time see if you can get a black one.   I'll read every word.   I'm really going to miss these cars. ... View more

Cameron Neveu. 3 superb images. Thanks. I don't think I will ever get enough of your stuff. Mr. Baruth. I wish my greatest generation brain could keep up with your prose. FYI I think you're right. ... View more

Right on Jack. I've had personal experience with 3 Cadillacs: A 1931 V-16 that I took some good images of at a car show, My Dad's 79 coupe de Ville and my 2006 CTS-V. I've looked several times at new Caddys to see if there were any I would consider but nawwww... for the reasons you state, they don't measure up. That being said, my '06 V series (except for a lousy Differential) is the best car I've ever had. It's. still beautiful and balanced and lots of fun. The second generation was spoiled in styling and an overkill drive train. If I was a Cadillac dealer, I would take the money, cry a little, and run too. ... View more

Cameron Neveu, I became a fan of yours when I saw Murray Pfaff's 59 Imperial.  This series again confirms your special skills with eye and camera.  I am very happy to be able to see your stuff on Hagerty.  Your compositions and perspective in catching the rolling artwork in motion is truly special.. Thank you.   It doesn't hurt that back in the mid/late-60s I was roaring down Milan Dragway in my stock Mopars.  jsmarsh.  jsmarshphoto.com ... View more

I worked at a Chrysler tier 1 supplier when the prowler was in design.  Collective disgust was palatable when the word got out about the drivetrain.  Some of the engineers tore the Prowler pictures off their walls. ... View more

I would love to have this Gyro!   I traded a 22 year old FXRT (You will have to figure out what that is on your own) last year for a new FLTRU (ditto).   One huge difference (among many)  is a difference of almost 300 lbs.  At middle. to maybe upper middle 70s I am very nervous about how I handle this magnificent machine at walking speeds and getting it into it's parking slot in my back yard.  in fact I had my first slow speed drop last week in a slanted parking lot and was lucky to have a couple of guys nearby to help me right it.  I hope they will make it and that I can bolt it to my FLT.   We'll see.  If they do, I'll feel comfortable extending my riding seasons.   Thanks for this club and all the reading I get to do.  jsmarsh ... View more