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well took the truck on a 130 mile round trip today and i am dam surprised
filled up before i left set the cruise control at 82mph and cruised the whole way, stoped did my grocery shopping and filled the tank back up with 64 miles on the odo, took 3.3 gallons.
did the same thing on the way home but with alot of truck traffic i set the cruise control to 75 got home with 67 miles since i filled up and it only took 3.1 gallons.
so the truck is averaging about 19.2 mpg on the highway which is alot better then i thought it would do
hell the only reason i checked though is to figure out how far i could go on a tank of gas since the fuel gauge is no were near accurate.
anyways i ordered a gt45 turbocharger, 50 mm wastegate and some ex tubing to start a turbo setup on it. i just need to figure out how to fit a decent sized intercooler up in front of the radiator but it dont look like theres a whole lot of room.
the plan fo rnow is going to be to replace the engine driven fan with an electric unit to clear up some room infront of the motor, then im going to flip the stock cast iron manifolds and build a merge pipe off of those to the turbocharger
im going to have to watch the boost level carefully as the stock tbi injectors wont handle much power over stock but im just looking to increase mileage just a tad and pick up some tq for towing, the first 4 psi will bring me back to stock powerlevels at sealevel , and im prolly going to set it up for 7-8 psi total
the camaro guys witht he tbi engines swear by the open element filters.already did a tuneup on the truck as when i got it it was pinging pretty bad between 1,500-2,200 rpms, turns out it was just bad gas from sitting
i stared at the engine bay for about 30 minutes yetserday brainstorming
if i replace the engine driven clutch fan with an electric fan , and replaced the fan shourd , there would be tons of room for a turbo install.
my twin turbo kit off my camaro would spool up way to fast, but for the price of headers/mufflers and dual ex stsem parts i could build a suitable single turbo system
the stock manifolds lend themselves very nicely to being flipped upside down from which i can make a merge pipe from them to the driver side fender well,
if i did this the turbo i would choose would be a t4 gt45 this turbo has a 83mm turbine wheel with a 1.05 turbine housing and a 70mm compressor wheel
on a typical light weight car with a stock 350 this turbo spools around 3,200 rpms. in the heavier truck i expect it to sppol around 2,900 which means during non towing and just driving around town it will never make boost , as i shift the truck around 2,300
when towing i expect it to spool up even earlier which is fine as it will help get everything moving
im thinking about just using the turbo to run about 7 psi , this would be like running 3 psi at sealevel would would be totally safe, this would give me about 30 hp more then stock but a butt load more tq
i have everything i need for the most part to turbocharge it id have to buy the gt45 turbo which is 299 shipped and some oil lines which is about another 100 bucks, the big thing that would concern me would be an hat for the tbi units as the carb hats wont work ( atleast that i know of )
so im going to price up headers, tubing for the dual ex system and a set of mufflers and see which way ill go with it
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If the truck has fairly high miles on it, I would suggest an "excellent idea", is to replace the fuel pump in the tank at the time of changing out the fuel sender. I just know from having replaced the sender myself a couple of times, in the area I live we have corrosive products poured on the roads during the winter and without fail the fittings at the sender unit won't swivel on the outlet tubes and it twists the tubes right off in the process of removal even if it was just to drop the fuel tank for other reasons. You may have a totally rust free unit and not have those sorts of issues. If you did decide to change the fuel pump then, make sure you install a quality one as the last thing you need is to swap out a Delco unit for some off beat Chinese garbage pump that will let you down !.
Of course everything that could be seized was when I did drop the tank, from the tank strap bolts twisting off and having to get new straps to rivet on to the brackets, to the threaded insert in the box cross member breaking up its holder and spinning up inside because of the bolt seized to that internal nut.
Change the frame filter and should be good on that end of the fuel system.
Others may have different idea's on this but I would hesitate to install an open style element that sucks in hot air from the engine compartment/heat rejection from the rad and towing would make it even worse. Bringing in air from the factory fender system or grill ( I'm not sure how that year was set up ) is better simply because of a cooler air charge but if its restrictive ... I don't have the answer there.
Unless you see different, most likely a spark plug, wire, dist cap and rotor change are in order, or at least anything that appears suspect at all, basic tune up parts although I realize you would already be on the ball in having those items on your list.
truck tows nice , i towed our 18ft camping trailer today u didnt even know it was hooked up to the truck when going down the road.
i didnt get it on the highway but im thinking i may have over worried about the power dropoff at such a low rpm so for now i think very basic mods are in order
headers, dual ex system , and some decent mufflers , along with an open element air cleaner , and a seafoam treatment of the engine
after that ill start dataloging and send them over to a friend to burn me a new chip for the ecm to help with mods and mileage
very first thing on the list is replaceing the fuel level sender as right now the gauge will read full until its only got about a gallon of fuel left then drops to e
but m,y question is if i have to tow up a 5-7 mile grade eventually that intercooler is going to heat soak and at that point the meth can only cool things down so much
my camaro will be around 2.900-3,200 pounds + a small trailer so its really not much wieght but id still be afariad of it without getting atleast some forged pistons in the engine and i really really dont want to get that far into the shortblock.
on the other hand i do have the twin turbo kit off my iroc before i upgraded to tubular headers and twin 76mm turbos that would bolt right on.
at my altitude its about 4 psi of boost to get back to seal level air density so a 7 psi setting would give a nice boost back in power
i have to move my 18ft camping trailer with it tommorow so ill see how it does as is
the good thing is when i tow to vegas elevation only goes down , and the slat flats is 1000 or 1,500 ft lower then here maybe more
|Northern Chevy
That to me sounds like the light duty 3/4 ton as all heavy duty 3/4 tons came with 8 lug wheels and a full floating rear axle { large hub sticking out } . So with that in mind I have a feeling it "should" be the 193 heads but don't assume anything and take a peek under the valve cover to confirm !.
By the way my truck has been up to 14000 feet a couple of times and the word gutless and quitting at idle comes to mind !.
|sorry its also 4x4
its an ext cab short bed 2500 /tow package 6 lug wheels i dont know the wieght of hand as the sticker is unreadable ill have to look on my other truck as there identical minus the engine swap on the one
and yes its the nv 4500 trans
|Northern Chevy
It wasn't mentioned if your truck is a heavy duty 3/4 ton or one ton { 8500 GVW or higher rating } as I gather from what I have seen that they used the 191 heads with the lower compression and the standard transmission code MT8 which is the NV 4500 and had a non synchronized low first gear. Your comment about a granny low instantly had me guessing its the heavy duty engine/trans drive line but you can clarify that and if its a two or four wheel drive, what cab and box length it has. The reason I ask is for others to see how much or little weight your already lugging down the road just in truck weight, never mind pulling a load.
I am NOT the engine expert speaking up so keep that in mind but just to relay info on my own truck which is a 1995 half ton extended cab 4x4 with auto trans. It has the 193 heads and has no problem running regular fuel as its been to the coast and so on. What it lacks in a big way is power and lately due to the internals of a lifter failing and leaking down, I swapped in a new cam which happens to be a Comp 12-249-4 and a few other companies make similar spec cams under the so called "TBI compatible" listing. I installed that and right away I knew I had problems with lack of fuel delivery so I ordered a custom chip { actually a MEMCAL } which took care of those issues. The burning question, did I gain any power and the answer is ... precious little. Keep in mind that I am running the stock throttle body, stock cast exhaust manifolds, stock Y pipe, the Cat is removed though and uses a 3" pipe to a low restriction muffler. Would this cam have woken up had I created a better breathing engine from end to end, that I don't have an answer for. I can see from my own experience and in reading a variety of what others have gone through and some real hair pulling experiences if they modified a lot in the way of larger TBI and boosting the fuel pressure, getting the GMPP intake to bolt onto Vortec heads and bored the manifold inlet for the larger TBI, adding EGR to it, headers and so on ... then trying to get it programmed and never getting it right. If you have access to a shop that programs these older computers and has a dyno would be great and pretty much plan on that expense if you change a lot of parts.
Not that I mean to pour cold water on your idea of upgrading the power but there seem to be some pitfalls if not going by a tried and proven match from end to end that has been able to be tuned. I realize I might get razed a little on here by saying that but its just a friendly reminder to get it all planned out on paper before you buy one part or turn a wrench AND price it all out to see if it even makes sense for a budget you may have in mind.
To be honest, with altitude being an issue in your case and planning the vehicle to be used as a tow unit, I personally would be ether looking at a bit more updated truck that would have a larger engine with substantial power in ether a gas or .... I bet you would be smiling power wise sitting behind the wheel of a 2009 or newer Duramax with 6 speed allison that had the factory particulate exhaust thrown and reprogrammed if they allow that down there. You know yourself what a turbo can do and altitude is where a turbo diesel blows the doors off a naturally aspirated gasoline engine. I know, a truck like that may be out of reach price wise but didn't think it would hurt to pose the thought.
im going to pull a valve cover this weekend and check the casting number but im going to assume it has the low compression heads since the truck will run on 85 gas and not ping
how will the vortecs compare to the swirl ports in off idle power and tq ? i do love the amount of power the truck has down low , i am willing to give up some though as if i need to the transmission does have a granny gear to get things moving when towing. ive never had to use it as is though
i should mention the early fall off could be because i am at 6,500 ft above sealevel
LT1 cam with a chip will help whether you change the heads or not. Headers with duals are another good band-aid with these heads. The big thing Swirl port heads respond to is more cam timing, but the speed density metering measurement system needs 10 inches or more of idle vacuum, preferably more, so this greatly limits duration and timing profile of the cam.
Vortec heads are certainly a decent and popular change and will add about 20-30 hp but require an intake change because of a different bolt pattern from the intake you have. The iron L98 head casting 14101083, in part number 10125377 will fit your current intake, it is the same head as the Swirl Port sans the swirl vane. It was used on the Impala version of the Z-28's L98 engine, a pretty good modern head that's greatly under appreciated.
Your TBI is undersized both in CFM and in fuel delivery for much power. The OEM 350 TBI will flow about 450 CFM, the 454 TBI will flow about 600 CFM and Holley offers a slightly bigger 2 barrel unit at 670 cfm. TBI injectors can be had up to about 90 pounds per hour where the OEM 350 will do about 60 pounds per hour on average. These are based on an 80% duty cycle and about 11 PSI fuel pressure.
Swap in a used 96 to 2000 350 vortec engine. factory roller cam and votec heads. These engine are cheap at engine salvage stores and will bolt right in using your current throttle body injection.
If the vortec swap isn't enough then add some bolt ons. (headers, rv cam, intake, better efi tune, etc...). Should be able to make 350hp and close to 400 ftlbs of torque and while retaining a good idle and low speed torque.
Could also do a top end vortec swap but not as good due to the flat tappet cam.
Some how, get rid of those 92 heads.
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I need help with makin some money, can you give me advice for an archer or rogue?
I need help with makin some money, can you give me advice for an archer or rogue?
i assume your new? okay many just kill and hope for scrolls that you can sell, or do pq's (Party quests) in kerning city when your level 21. you gte some scrolls from that like 10% Overall DEX scrolls which are sold from 300k-500k or if you manage to come across a 60% one of those they sell for 1m - 1.5m
Eh Id Reccommend Just Killing some slimes they drop the Slime Bubbles (50mesos) and the squishy liquids wich should cover up fundings for lvls 10-15 and the exp will be good for you. Id also recommend making friends with higher levels. Usually they will feel generous and might give you some junk. (Might be worth an ok amount). I usually give out extra scroll (Nothing rare just the crappy normal scrolls).
well this is how I made my mesos.
I had 10mil to burn threw 2 30% onto screamer and 5 60%, all worked resulting in 112 atk 11 str screamer, sold it for 130mil. 120mil profit there.
If your really poor , you should fight easy monsters to save you from using potions and arrows or stars. Just save up money and sell the drops you get. If you get a scroll they should make you some good money depending on which scroll you get (check www.basilmarket.com for price checks). When you reach level 21 you can start doing a party quest at Kerning City , at the end of it you can score some really good items to sell =].
I suppose you could try killing a bunch of stuff and find as many items as you can, prefferably scrolls, depending on which scroll it is.
Party Quests in Kerning City should help, but you need to be level 21. You can seriously rack of some items there to sell.
You can also fight some easier monsters and save some items like arrows, apples and potions. Snail shells can get you some good money, I guess.
I assume the easiest way is to just leech at sakuras
If you don't know how to get the sakura cellions,
Vic Island>Henesys>Amoria>Left Portal>Top
those kitties drop around 0.3k per monster.
If you have nx, or want to buy, You can go do Gatchapon, which will give u items for 1k nx each (=$1)
"Music gives a soul to the universe,
wings to the mind,
flight to the imagination,
and life to everything."
when i was training i got loads of leather, then i went boars loads of leather
15 leather + 2k = a clean wg,
get a fm shop with nx.
then sell eacht glove 60.000-100.000 each (broa)
i sold like 300 WG's
300 x 60.000 = 9.000.000k (9 mill)
300 x 100.000 = 30.000.000 (30 mill)
zo i earned between 9-30 mill from clean wg's
Back to Onrpg
CJeeey > lvl 84 CB (Dead)
yeeeJC> lvl 150 RANGER (very very very active)
wow I need to try that. Ill be sure to use this on my new char when i make it
"Music gives a soul to the universe,
wings to the mind,
flight to the imagination,
and life to everything."
jump quests..., oh wait its hard for people >_>, no hand eye coord... uhh, yea
Just kill shit
It isnt hard.
id rather but cheap things and sell them for higher prices
jokersgone- lvl 160
rank 3 achery
jokerwild-lvl 23
3 pets cant remember there names
I just kill everything and sell it. Its the easiest way and if your lucky a scroll drops from a snail or so.
there is a level 30 quest thats gives 60% scrolls jane quest

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DxOMark review for the Hasseblad H3DII 50Thursday May 14 2009 Sensor Review
Dxomark.com adds the Hasseblad H3DII 50 to its database, and its results coincide with those of the previously-analyzed H3DII 39. With a global DxOMark score of 78.2, the H3DII 50 ranks number 8, very close to the H3DII 39, which achieved a score of 75.3.
Comparing the H3DII 50 to the new Phase One P65+ back (with its 60.5 Mpix sensor) is problematic for Hasselblad, however, in that the P65+ takes the lead in every aspect, per the table following:
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Sensor Size
Color Depth
Dynamic Range
Low-Light ISO
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51.7 Mpix
Phase One P65+
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Key sensor characteristics
The Hasselblad H3DII-50 sensor features a very high resolution medium-format CCD with 51.7 Mpix manufactured by Kodak; a 16-bit Analog/Digital (A/D) converter; and an ISO range of 50 to 400.
Key performance factors
With respect to ISO sensitivity, the only real ISO provided is ISO 50 (measured sensitivity is 45). All other ISO values are obtained by applying a digital gain during the RAW-to-JPEG conversion, which is the same type of design as for the H3DII 39.
Overall, the Hasselblad H3DII-50's RAW image quality performance is pretty good. But the launch of the Phase One P65+ has clearly revived competition. But given their respective launch dates (2007-11-26 for the H3DII 50 and 2008-07-14 for the P65+), comparing these two models is arguably a bit unfair to Hasselblad
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Added by eireann | April 29 , 2012
Hasselblad dynamic range
Interesting that the Hasselbald's dynamic range is worse than the one of the Nikon D800. Just yesterday I watched a video on youtube where someone compared both cameras and found that Hasselblad's dynamic rage is unbeatable.
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Re: Hasselblad dynamic range
Dynamic range is determined by the read noise and saturation capacity. The Hasselblad is very likely to have a high saturation capacity, that's why their highlights are less likely to be blown out, but you couldn't get much information from the shadows. If you underexposed the D800 and brighten it up in post, it is very likely to have more dynamic range than if you did the same to Hasselblad.
Added by vdhamer | May 04 , 2012
Re: Hasselblad dynamic range
The Hasselblad is very likely to have a high saturation capacity, that's why their highlights are less likely to be blown out, but you couldn't get much information from the shadows.
Actually the Hasselblad H3DII_50 doesn't really have an unusually high "full well" or saturation capacity. It is, for example, lower than a camera with a similar pixel size that was also released in 2007: the Canon 1Ds Mark III (see http://www.sensorgen.info/). The Hasselblad also has more background noise, and a lower quantum efficiency. All-in-all the medium format sensors consistently under-perform in terms of dynamic range (especially considering that they should be able to outperform smaller sensors).
The rest of your analysis sounds sensible to me: it is easy to avoid blown highlights (for any saturation capacity) by appropriately (under)exposing. But that brings you uncomfortably close to the noise floor for scenes with dark shadows. I find it harder to judge whether or when people should care about this.


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|im not sure but it has a 90mm throttle body and im new not sure how to start a new thread haha
marvin,start a ,clean thread
start with the heads,then decide rpm range and
match the cubes to match
cr and cam profile to We'refit
how much air does your system flow?
|You're first thread did post, I merged it here.
|im building a 383 stroker need some help picking out compression ratio cam and heads i wanna run afr heads forsure im also running a edelbrock pro flow xt fuel injection on this engine it has 44 lb/hr injectors rated up to 650 hp i wanna run around the 500 ft/lb to 500 hp rage the kit im getting is a cnc machined block scat rotating assembly flat top pistons if i run 65cc head ill be at 10:8:1 compression im also worried if that would be a bit high for pump gas as i wont allways run high octane fuel its going into a 71 chevelle with a 5 speed tremec manual trans and a 355 rear end use mostly for st/strip any suggestions as to what i should build this egine with cam head combo to meet my goal ?
I converted Candaian to American, and found that you have around $2500 American to spend. I found a pretty good stroker rotating assembly out of jegs for $1,050. http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...90&prmenbr=361 There are two paths you can take from here. Either get iron unported iron heads now, and start building, or save up a little more and get aluminum CNC ported AFR heads. The AFR heads will make around 50 more hp over a set of iron eagles/sportsmans/lightnings out of the box assuming you have the same setup, and they are aluminum which will dissapate heat faster and allow you to run more compression and stay on pump gas. As far as iron heads go, I would recommend dart iron eagles or Vortecs. The Vortecs are good because they are around $200 cheaper, and will perform as well as the iron eagles overall. The down side to the Vortecs is that it really isnt worth porting them in the future, and they have thin castings which tend to crack when they are overheated. Either way, I would recommend something like the the Comp XE274H (230 236 @.050 .490 .490 lift 1800-6000 powerband) cam if the car is a daily driver. I am not sure if you need to buy an intake manifold and carbeurator with the money that you have, but if you do, I think vortecs are the only way to go and stay anywhere close to your budjet.
here is a breakdown of the parts and costs
Vortec heads (with spring upgrade) $650
rotating assembly $1050
cam and lifters $160
intake manifold kit (performer RPM) $180
carbeurator holley 650 DP with fuel line $400
This all comes up to $2440
I am not sure how much machine work would be where you live, but I am sure it would put you a little over. This is the cheapest way out that I could think of, and still make some really good power.
If you wanted different heads, here are the prices for the other heads, and estimated hp and torque levels with the cam and intake listed above.
Dart iron eagle 200's $1000 out of Summit ~425 hp 430 tq
Vortec heads $650 out of Scoggin Dickey ~420 hp 460 tq
AFR 195cc heads $1300 from AFR ~ 470 hp 490 tq
Good luck
Here is a site with over 100 combos, take your pick.
|Danny Rader
383 Stroker kit
I put together a 383 Stroker for a friend last year. It ran great and held together when he spun out on the track at 8300 rpm on the playback tach. We got all of our parts through speedway motors. I would recommend starting with them. We got the whole rotating assembly through them including cam for $1200.
|Well, your best bet would be to look though places that sell stroker kits. IE, Summit, Jegs, etc... Then look for places around your area that'll do machine work on your block for you. You dont HAVE to have any certain length rods, but the rods you choose play a factor on the results the engine produces. You didnt mention what you wanted the car to do, other then 'go fast'. Street/strip, drag, circle. etc... If you want it loud, buy two 3" straight pipes, weld a piece inbetween them(to make an H pipe), and hook em up. Beautiful sound. extra tip, swap out the gears in the rear for a little extra pickup. Read though previous posts though, tons of information on 383s.
new and need help building 383 stroker
sorry im not sure if the other one worked right or not....umm . first off introduction. I live in Lethbridge, Alberta. Im 19 and own a 79 camaro z-28 with a rebuilt 350, have had it for about 4 months. But i have a couple problems its not fast enough for me, and its not loud enough. what im looking for is a list of parts i would need and the approximate prices for medium quality parts. im lookin to spend about 25-3000 canadian, not including the headers and exhaust. But now for the exhaust what kind of muffler would i want to put on the to give it a nice mean sound. And i dont want no f***ing rice rocket sound. they sound like a bloody cat being strangled. I already know I would need a 3.75" crank and and 5.76" rods i think it was and got a price on those I just need any other smaller things, and tips to help would be appreciated. Oh yeah and Im sorry if this is the wrong forum...like I said Im new. And the email I would need the list tpo go to would be email@example.com. Thanks everyone for the help in advance.
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Need help 350-383 stroker
Im 19, dont have alot of experience with engines but enough to get myself by and i want to build a 383 stroker. i have a rebuilt chev 350, 4 bolt from an 82-86 chev, and im pretty sure a turbo 400 tranny. All i need is a parts list and price estimates. im not on a really low budget more of the medium price range i want it to hold together for a while. I know people who will help me build too but it wont be till next summer i want to buy parts as i get money through the winter. My email addy is email@example.com any help and tips would be appreciated. Also its going into a 79 camaro z-28. so if theres any mods I'll need to do that would also be very helpful thanks.
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- 07-01-13 07:54 PM #1Cadillac Owners Member
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2.0T Ats Vs Cts 3.6 2013
This is kind of bias posting this on the Ats Forum, but in a zero to 60 race who would win ?? And in overall opinion which is the better car pound for pound ?? I miss my Cts so much I might try to switch out of my lease to the last year of the CTS with f**kin buttons inside ...
- 07-01-13 08:58 PM #2Originally Posted by JoeyCts
Which is a better car becomes subjective. The ATS is newer, interior materials in the ATS are upgraded. The ATS is lighter and has upgraded technology, but it seems like you aren't happy with that given your desire for real buttons. The CTS is bigger, but the ATS is lighter.
Again, it is a matter of preference.
Re: 2.0T Ats Vs Cts 3.6 2013
There is nothing the CTS does better than the ATS, except for offering more size.
This is coming from someone that owned a CTS-V.
The question you should ask yourself is if you're comfortable in a compact sedan. From a shear quality of car aspect, there is little comparison here, this is a clean sheet brand new vehicle compared to a 5 year old model at the end of it's life.
As for CUE, after using it for a week so far, I have no complaints, and to be honest a lot of the critiques seem unfounded, or maybe because they're compared directly with 'button' infotainment systems instead of how you adapt quickly to it after a few days of ownership. That's personal preference. I've been around touch screens for years already, so it's nothing new to me.
Ultimately, basing a 40K purchase down to infotainment is a ridiculous notion I've yet to understand. I don't want to sound harsh, but if technology is what is of interest to you, there are much cheaper alternatives to get your fix.
I agree in what is being said ... But I also feel next year CTS might be out of my price league .. From my understand ... The Standard 2014 CTS will come with the 2.0T which I have with the ATS and the upgrade CTS will come with the same 3.6 which they offer now .. I feel the 2.0T will not have enough power for the CTS .. Right now you can get a really good deal on a 3.6 CTS which will be the same engine as the 2014 in essence ..
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Re: 2.0T Ats Vs Cts 3.6 2013
Looked at both cars-side by side. Was trading in my 2008 CTS which was the best car I ever owned. But sitting in the 2013 CTS, I felt like I was sitting in my old car. Nothing had changed except for the backup camera in the rear view mirror. In fact, the CTS with the same trim level was $ 700 cheaper. Was tempted to go with the CTS, but really wanted a smaller car, 5 year old vs new technology, my wife wanted the IPad, and everyone wants to be excited about driving a new car and buying one that looked almost the same as the one I was trading in just didn't do it for me.
I had a 3.6 luxury collection for a rental when they were putting a new rear end in my CTS V. Loved the ATS, but hated the 3.6. It sounded like someone dragging a chain saw chain over a log really fast. Since I've had turbo and supercharged cars before, 87 Grand National (new) and a CTS V the turbo was the way to go. You have huge potential out of turbos, because there are more variables to work with. Plus the torque curve on a turbo is much flatter than a naturally aspirated engine and usually peaks lower as well. Appearantly, for about 500 bucks you can mod the car with just a tune and get another 30-40 HP out of the 2.0.
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Re: 2.0T Ats Vs Cts 3.6 2013
Not sure if you're leasing or buying, but one thing to consider is that maybe you have this car for 3-5 years, you will then have a car that is 2 body styles old and you simply won't have the same resell since there are a blue million CTSes out there and the design language of the new ATS will carry it at least 5 years.
That said, the ATS is a better car, the new CTS is going to be same CUE situation and 6k more expensive...I know you're talking about the old CTS but just throwing that out there.
I also understand what you mean about the buttons, not because I have the same issue but because when I spend x amount on a car I want it to be exactly what I want and if there's a huge black eye on the deal it sours it. I think if you looked at any other car (c350, is350 (the new one) or the bmw) you will probably hate all the infotainment systems, and the CUE I have had no problems at all with although I admit it could be more peppy, but definitely not bad.
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Re: 2.0T Ats Vs Cts 3.6 2013
Other than size, ATS is better in every aspect. And I am single guy and as a result don't care about rear seats or trunk space. And not only that, I think the rear seats in my ATS are actually very usable. I can sit there and I have enough head and leg room.
And I have no problem with CUE system! It is actually very intuitive too. I have NOT read CUE's manual yet, but I have been able to use CUE with no problem!
AND the 2013 CTS is going to be the old model very soon! Sure enough, you may get a good deal because of that. But that means your brand new car will be the old model.
Re: 2.0T Ats Vs Cts 3.6 2013
If its any help (doubt it), I raced a 2012 CTS 3.6L Performance Sedan and a 2013 CTS 3.6L Premium Coupe and blew both of them out with my ATS 3.6L Premium. It really wasn't much of a race...
Re: 2.0T Ats Vs Cts 3.6 2013
I would love to do some pulls against an ATS 3.6.
I'm in a tuned 2.0T.
Toronto area.
Pm if interested.
- 07-02-13 11:14 AM #12Originally Posted by EnvoyBu
Re: 2.0T Ats Vs Cts 3.6 2013
When I was stock, I beat my cousin's 2013 Charger R/T Road and Track though. I had him by a little bit and kept walking him at 75 MPH. I did lose to my other cousin's modded TrailBlazer SS though, but he has an aggressive tune, CAI, and exhaust. That said, it was a really close race. I was at his rear fender all the way.
I think with my tune, I'll beat him though.
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Re: 2.0T Ats Vs Cts 3.6 2013
ATS: 0-to-60 mph time of 5.7 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 14.1 seconds at 101.6 mph. That's actually a bit slower than Cadillac predicted. It said the V-6 should do a 5.4 to 60 and 14 flat in the quarter
CTS: 2014 model gets same 3.6L tuning as the ATS (321hp). It also gets a 8-speed automatic transmission and it is 200lbs less than the comparable BMW 5-series, putting it on an estimated curb weight of around 3,700lbs (for the 3.6L), or about 300lbs over the ATS (almost 10% more curbweight).
So it comes down to weight versus transmission. A 2014 ATS should also have the same 8-speed transmission, so it would even out. A 2013 ATS has the 6-speed which could affect 0-60 times more than quarter mile times.
I would still bet on the ATS - lesser weight (with same hp) is always a better way to go. Imagine the CTS as if you had an ATS with a 300lb guy sitting in the passenger seat at all times ...


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So, out of the blue, I come in to work today and there is a big box awaiting me. Had no idea what it was but was thrilled when I opened it and found it was my Sci-Fire Clone armor! Unfortunately, I left town only a few hours later and didn't get a chance to take pics but I wanted to give a brief review anyway.
First and foremost, this is ARMOR! No, I don't mean replica armor... I mean, I think this stuff could actually deflect bullets! In all my time messing with prop replicas, I have never seen anyone use such thick base material for their armor. I am assuming the clone armor is at least .125". It feels like a tank! The armor is styrene and is very stiff and inflexible, very unlike the super thin stormtrooper armor I am used to dealing with. I am a bit apprehensive about how this stuff will go together, because there won't be much bending or flexing it to align the halves... of course, I have been told by others the halves align perfectly already, so that is good. The good thing is, unlike my stormtrooper armor, I think the clone armor will be virtually indestructible.
The pulls are nearly perfect, with crisp lines, and fairly good sharpness, especially considering the insane thickness of the plastic. I do see some very faint horizontal lines in the plastic, but even a light sanding should take them out. Overall, the cleanness of the pulls is breathtaking. I am used to dealing with lots of wonkiness from the more organic forms of OT pieces, so this is very odd but cool to get pieces that are almost spotless in their smoothness and perfection.
The pieces are trimmed very cleanly, leaving only a small amount of flash for me to take off of each piece and nothing was overtrimmed as is often the case with pieces I have received in the past.
I am pretty excited about this because only a few weeks ago I got a set of stormtrooper armor and it was very interesting to match up some of the pieces side by side. I had a chance to do a quick compare and while the size of the pieces are surprisingly similar, the similarities end there. You really can't appreciate the truly rushed and poor quality of the OT costumes until you have a perfectly smooth and precise piece to compare it against.
I am looking forward to trimming the pieces out in the next week or so and hope to show some pics of the process as well as post some comparisons to the stormtrooper armor. After that, I need to get some styrene adhesive (something that fuses the halves, not just glues them), and I will begin assembly.
A big thanks to John and Lewis for making this happen! I had tried to put a clone together before but the timing just wasn't right, so I hope this effort comes out a bit better!
And just for ref, I am going with the 7th Legion design and hope to eventually convert to a Commander Faie costume.


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To add....I wouldn't necessarily say that kenneled dogs will produce good house dogs across the board. It all boils down to genetics and how the dog is trained. A dog that genetically is more hectic, unsettled, low threshold will behave that way in a kennel too, it's just often ignored or less annoying because the dog can't destroy anything or annoy anyone if he's out in a kennel. If I see dogs that are spinning or biting at the kennel bars/fence, I avoid those dogs. Those are two things I personally cannot stand. While I keep my dogs indoors, they are still crated in the van and for trials, training, tournaments, and when I have guests so I can't stand for dogs that are spinning around, gnashing at a crate or kennel.
I personally keep my dogs indoors (mostly because I have no choice, living in the city with no space for a kennel) and not only that, but they all live together. We don't do the "crate and rotate" thing. Dogs either get along (don't have to be best buds but can't be fighting) or they aren't part of our family. My two younger dogs are till crated while I'm at work and that's it. The adults are free in the house together, and everyone is free all night (they usually sleep on or near our bed but the door is open). Having a higher threshold dog that is liveable in a house is a very high priority to me, but I don't write off breeders that keep dogs in kennels or litters that were raised out in barn pens. In fact, of all my puppies, every one has had at least one parent that was a kennel dog and two were kept in barn pens. There are other ways to asses the dog's temperament and make assumptions about how said dogs would behave living indoors.
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If the genetics are solid, it won't matter in the long run.
Some sport enthusiasts keep their dogs in kennels and only take them out to train or work. They say it builds drive. For me personally, I prefer a breeder who lives with their dogs in the house, because I want to see how the dogs behave in the house, how they get along with the everyday goings-on of the typical household. But I would not necessarily discount a breeder who keeps their dogs in kennels. Especially if they have a lot of dogs who may or may not get along with each other. Sometimes it's just a matter of logistics.
|My Grim was a kennel dog when I got him at 2. He had only barely been in a house and was a better house dog than Beau who is still a PITA inside (housebroken but into everything)
If the genetics are solid, it won't matter in the long run. I know someone who bought a 14 month old dog that was born in an outdoor kennel, lived in that kennel for 14 months and had no real training or outside socialization. Within a few weeks, the dog was living in the house, potty trained, fine with the other pets in the house. Because she was 14 months old she could already "hold it" a long time so the transition to the house was easy.
As far as ethics or how a dog is treated, there's more to it than whether a breeder uses kennels or not. I don't have any blanket rule that says I don't accept using outdoor kennels/runs. Wish I had space for one myself!
Personnally, I think having the mom and pups in the house is better. I think it gets the pups used to people and sounds more quickly. The breeder can keep a better eye on mom and pups by not having to go out to a kennel.
My breeder keeps her pack together in her house and her yard, but she only has six dogs. Adult dogs help train the pups as they get older. I have no experience with kennel raised pups -- this is my gut reaction not based on any facts.
|Do you mean big time commercial breeders vs hobby breeders?
I think the question is odd and not really relevant.
If you are talking about a breeder who keeps the breeding stock in runs all the time and is a mass producing operation then I would runaway runaway but I would expect most breeders to have kennel runs and probably rotate dogs around because, for one, I would not expect them to all "get along" with one another, plus you have to control who gets to mate with who - you can't have all your dogs running around together all the time.
Of course with the USDA getting into dog breeding. Hmmmmm
Cage raised
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It could be interesting? Just kidding. Lobobear, I know there are no "bad" questions but it would probably be better for you to, as we have suggested, get out there with flesh and blood GSD people who are working and showing dogs than ask a bunch of questions related to finding a breeder via the internet when you are, possibly, several years away from getting a dog.
I just bet if you do that, you may find suggestions based on seeing real dogs in the real world who impress you. .
|I am not sure what you are asking-think any breeder is going to have some area set up for puppies or its going to get very messy
|Are you talking about breeders who house their dogs in kennel runs vs. their own homes?
|I never heard about free range breeder. Get the blood work done if you are really going to do that.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--The Parramatta Eels of the National Rugby League in Australia and New Zealand won their first game of the current season Sunday just outside of Sydney. On Sunday afternoon across the globe in Knoxville, one of the Eels's biggest supporters helped snap a two-match SEC losing streak.
Tennessee senior Jarryd Chaplin earned the third of three singles wins by Vol veteran players, defeating Jordan Angus of No. 17 Mississippi State (12-6, 2-2 SEC), 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, and clinching the match for the No. 13 Vols, 4-3.
Chaplin picked up his first win since Feb. 16 vs. Pepperdine, and his first win in SEC play, improving to 12-12 on the season. Sunday's win served as a nice rebound game for Chaplin, who lost in straight sets against Mississippi Friday.
"It's a step in the right direction and it's a big improvement from Friday," said Chaplin. "After the fashion we lost in on Friday, I had no doubt that we were going to come out better than on Friday. We earned that win today."
Tennessee (12-5, 1-2 SEC) got out to a solid start in doubles play, taking the 1-0 lead on courts one and three. No. 2 Mikelis Libietis and Hunter Reese improved to 20-4 all-time in SEC play with an 8-5 win over MSU's top pair of Malte Stropp and Angus. Immediately afterwards, the pair of Andrew Dromsky and Markus Kerner earned a similar 8-5 victory over Zach White and Rashib Agarwal.
After dropping four singles matches against the Rebels on Friday, the Vols came out of the intermission with better energy, but the Bulldogs tied the score at one apiece after Tassilo Schmid swept Bartosz Sawicki, 6-3, 6-0.
MSU went up 2-1 after Brandon Fickey dropped a 6-4, 6-1 straight set decision to Zach White. The Big Orange put up their first singles victory since Tuesday when No. 32 Libietis earned his first SEC win of 2014, defeating No. 71 Stropp, 7-5, 6-2.
"I just felt confident," said Libietis. "It helps when you know these guys have experience and know how to close out matches. It's great and I think it's going to be a confidence boost for the younger guys as well."
UT retook the lead, 3-2, when No. 21 Reese followed his doubles partner in defeating a ranked Bulldog, using a stretch of 11 straight points to defeat No. 63 Florian Lakat, 7-6 (1), 6-0. MSU tied the score back up at three when Agarwal defeated Dromsky, 6-1, 7-6 (4). Then, all the attention shifted to the Australian senior on court four.
Chaplin went a break up midway through the third set, 3-1, to give Chaplin a lead and then followed that up by holding his serve to go up 4-1. After Angus took two of the next three games, Chaplin was up an advantage before slamming the eventual match-winner.
"We just have to remind them that this is fun," said Head Coach Sam Winterbotham. "When you're struggling and you're trying so hard, you can't beat yourself up in that situation. Today was fun. At the end, I was laughing and enjoying watching Mikelis and Hunter step up and to see Jarryd at the end there is awesome."
Tennessee will now hit the road for the first time in conference play, heading to Gainesville on Friday to play No. 26 Florida before traveling to the Palmetto State Sunday to take on No. 40 South Carolina.
#13 Tennessee 4, #17 Mississippi State 3
1. #32 Mikelis Libietis (UT) def. #71 Malte Stropp (MSU) 7-5, 6-2
2. #21 Hunter Reese (UT) def. #63 Florian Lakat (MSU) 7-6 (7-1), 6-0
3. Zach White (MSU) def. Brandon Fickey (UT) 6-4, 6-1
4. Jarryd Chaplin (UT) def. Jordan Angus (MSU) 6-4, 3-6, 6-3
5. Rishab Aqarwal (MSU) def. Andrew Dromsky (UT) 6-1, 7-6 (7-4)
6. Tassillo Schmid (MSU) def. Bartosz Sawicki (UT) 6-3, 6-0
1. #2 Mikelis Libietis/Hunter Reese (UT) def. Malte Stropp/Jordan Angus (MSU) 8-5
2. Jarryd Chaplin/Brandon Fickey (UT) vs. Florian Lakat/Tassillo Schmid (MSU) 6-5, unfinished
3. Andrew Dromsky/Markus Kerner (UT) def. Zach White/Rishab Aqarwal (MSU) 8-5
Order of finish: Doubles (1,3); Singles (6,3,1,2,5,4)


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1. registration is due lol at a low low price of $19.50 so ill be getting the custom plate
2. Get off my lazy BUTT and finish sanding my car down in the triple digit heat
3. clean the surface rust with this surface rust remover i found works real good and spray a light coat of primer on all of it
4. then wheel bearing all around been quoted $400 bucks for all four because they are press in.
5. then paint by the all mighty KAROL
6. 3" drop plates for the rear and a shorty oil pan both from oldskoolvw.com
GOT the THERMADOR CAR COOLER mounted
I'm jealous!!! I wanted one of those so bad, but soon I'll have real ac... and that is much better.
Looks like a F!@#in' missile launcher lol! Does it work well? Is it an original unit?
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Love the progress of your car man. That cooler is awesome!
emissions time once again and guess what happened lol
my 1984 rabbit diesel rejected from emissions
reason why:
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who would of figured lol i was pretty much bottomed out when on the dyno
that's a bunch of bs... they tested my mk1 fine and I'm sure your not lower than me
I don't have to smog my MK1..i love colorado..
Its great ripped all the cali emission hit out , no cat can't complain..lol...need to let know when you go to a meet so i can check out the front strut things
thank you bio diesel i fuking passed emissions haha
Nice. I love the Ronal Turbos, I just wish they came in 14s...
When you going to paint it? Im still in the middle of painting mine.
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about paint just idk i really like it just metal and looking ruff so ima take the rest of the car down to metal and cruise it like that for a while and see how that goes
how low can you go? lol that is the question and i still have MORE LOW TO GO about 4 inches more to be exact i may have to make it 2 and a half lol
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Arsène Wenger would not be drawn on possible transfer targets at his pre-match press conference on Friday because he is concentrating on this weekend's Premier League opener against Newcastle.
A number of names have been linked with a move to Emirates Stadium this week with Birmingham defender Scott Dann the latest player being suggested by the media.
Wenger did not rule out further additions this summer but refused to comment on any speculation ahead of Saturday's trip to St. James' Park.
"I believe the best thing for us, one day before the season starts, is not to focus on the possible transfers," he said.
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Quote:I understand the points in the article, that is his inference based on a quote that might have been translated for him. I haven't seen the actual quote in it's original Japanese, so I'm not willing to split hairs....use common sense: (keep in mind we are in 2005, not 1905)Q: "What style of karate do you study?"A: "Naihanchi"doesn't really answer the question does it? I could be wrong. Maybe we should all start listing our katas instead of our ryuha.
Quote:Sanchin, when I was young I was taught about 20-30 basics, I have yet to see ANY karate kata that has anything more advanced than these basics I learned when I was 6. You presume a lot. I can show you techniques from each kata in Goju-ryu that you have not learned as a basic except from sanchin - gekisai serie and maybe tensho.About your tiger thing, I have heard one regarding Higashiaonna after observing or either participating in a fight to the death : When 2 tigers fight one will die and the other will be severely injured.You state that you train somewhat like the old ways, learning kata from different masters. You have read the Motobu book very well, he uses the same analogy (talking about styles of karate referring to kata). Do you, like Motobu, also focus on partner drills ? Have you experienced knowledge in ti techniques ?Beginners kata. They introduce you into karate in a logical way. In Goju they are the gekisai series and were designed to introduce youngsters into Goju before sanchin practise. Sanchin was considered not appropriate training for youngsters although Miyagi must have been introduced to it at age 14. Because it is beginner does not mean it is easy it just means it is a good way to begin.
Quote: Sanchin, Regardless of what you think about styles when you tell someone you do the style Sanchin you will really confuse someone with basic knowledge of martial arts and you will repeatedly have to explain yourself to other martial artist who will think you're crazy. Katas aren't considered styles anymore by anyone I've ever met,well,besides you. This has no bearing on what you know or it's effectiveness.
Quote:ask yourself HOW THE HELL IS THIS A COMPELTE STYLE?!? ... Now just figure it out... the human beings of karate past did it, no reason you cant.
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NEW YORK, NY — Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2013 takes an unprecedented journey to all seven continents, delivering fashion, beauty and earth's most exotic destinations across print, tablet, mobile, web and television. Available on newsstands and on digital platforms now, the story of breathtaking SI Swimsuit models in equally beautiful locations around the world, including the red-hot cover shot of Kate Upton in Antarctica, provides fans access to over 650 high resolution images and more than two hours of high definition video.
Upton, a 20-year-old Melbourne, Fla. native, is the first back-to-back SI Swimsuit model to appear on the cover since Tyra Banks (1996, 1997) and joins Elle Macpherson (1986, 1987, 1988), Christie Brinkley (1980,1981) and Paulina Porizkova (1984, 1985) in the elite group of women who've appeared by themselves on the coveted cover in back-to-back years.
"Kate Upton joins the legacy of repeat cover models that have risen to international stardom from appearing on the cover of our iconic brand," said MJ Day, senior editor of SI Swimsuit. "Adding to her legacy is the historic nature of SI Swimsuit 2013—we shot on all seven continents, including the first-ever fashion shoot in Antarctica, where the beautiful images of Kate transcend photography, making it a great choice for the cover and all of the digital Swimsuit platforms."
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New for the SI Swimsuit multiplatform effort include: a tablet edition and mobile appwith more than 150 high resolution photos and over 75 high definition videos; a rebuiltwebsite with a fully liquid homepage and supercharged with scrollable photo galleries and videos from each location shoot; Swim Daily, a new daily destination for Swimsuit news, photos, interviews and videos; a live show on Si.com leading up to a spectacular live projection mapping event; three Google+ Hangouts; and a Travel Channel special on Feb. 17 at 8:00 p.m.
A breakdown of SI Swimsuit multiplatform content:
- Tablet: Available to download on major tablets and free to current SI subscribers, the tablet edition features all of the magazine content, plus 360-degree body painting, and over 75 videos, including three up-close videos of each of the 17 models and video features from all seven continents.
- Mobile App: The newest app features pinch and zoom for all photos, 360-degree body painting, Swim IQ (the guess-the-model trivia game, which will allow users to earn points and unlock videos and photos), and is airplay enabled. Fans can update the 2012 app or download for free in iTunes. And if that's not enough, users can upgrade to the premium app at si.com/mobile to unlock all of the 2013 pictures and videos.
- Website – www.si.com/swimsuit: The newly rebuilt SI Swimsuit website features images from each location shoot and more than 75 videos that take you behind the scenes with the models. Fans can vote for their favorite rookie model atSI.com/rookies and win a chance to accompany a crew on a forthcoming Swimsuit photo shoot at si.com/swimsweeps.
- www.SwimDaily.com: A new daily online destination for non-stop news, photos, interviews and videos throughout the year. SwimDaily will have daily content from models, behind-the-scenes stories from the hard-working editorial team, exclusive interviews, an always-updating Instagram feed powered by the girls themselves, and more.
- SI Swimsuit 2013 Live on SI.com: Swimsuit model Chrissy Teigen and SportsIllustrated.com managing editor Matt Bean will host a live show at 10:00 p.m. ET Wednesday, Feb. 13 powered by Lexus featuring model interviews, clips from the upcoming Travel Channel behind-the-scenes show, sit-downs with creative director Chris Hercik and senior Swim editor MJ Day, and more. The climax: a live stream of the Swimsuit projection mapping event on Feb. 13 at 11 p.m., where a Swimsuit sizzle reel will be beamed on the façade of Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas.
- Social Media: The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit launch is fully interactive. On Twitter check out @SI_Swimsuit and follow the hash tag #WhereIswim; become a fan on Facebook (Facebook.com/SISwimsuit) follow on Instagram; and participate in threeGoogle+ hangouts at plus.google.com/+SISwimsuit:
- Feb. 12: 2:30p.m. ET: Meet Swimsuit Editors MJ Day and Darcie Baum (NYC)
- Feb. 13: 7:30p.m. ET: Meet this year's Swimsuit Rookies with host Chris Mannix (Las Vegas)
- Feb. 14: 6:00p.m. ET: Spend Valentine's Day with Kate Upton and Katherine Webb with host MJ Day (Las Vegas)
- Television: To find out what is was like to visit every continent, fans can tune into a TV special "The Making of Swimsuit 2013: 7 Continents, 17 Wonders", which premieres Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. on the Travel Channel
The locations and models for Swimsuit 2013 included:
- Antarctica: Kate Upton (3rd Swimsuit Appearance)
- Australia: Genevieve Morton (4), Alyssa Miller (3), Nina Agdal (2), and Natasha Barnard (Rookie)
- Chile: Chrissy Teigen (4), Jessica Perez (2) and Kate Bock (Rookie)
- China: Anne V (9), Jessica Gomes (6) and Hannah Davis (Rookie)
- Namibia: Cintia Dicker (5), Adaora (2), and Emily Didonato (Rookie)
- Spain: Irina Shayk (2011 cover model and 7th appearance), Julie Henderson (7), and Ariel Meredith (3)
Kate Upton, Anne V, Chrissy Teigen, Alyssa Miller, Ariel Meredith and Nina Agdal are also featured in recreations of classic Swimsuit covers in the famous body paint section, which was shot on the sandy beaches of the Bahamas.
Overnight sensation Katherine Webb, making her first SI Swimsuit appearance, was shot in New York City. In addition, this year's Swimsuit continues the tradition of featuring world class athletes, as pro surfer Alana Blanchard, Australian hurdler Michelle Jenneke and Dutch field hockey players Eva De Goede and Ellen Hoog were photographed in Las Vegas.
Sports Illustrated will launch the 2013 issue with a destination-wide celebration Feb. 12 to Feb. 15. The Launch week schedule includes:
- SI Swimsuit Launch Party hosted by Crimson in New York City: A party for SI Swimsuit partners, media and VIP guests to be attended by the 2013 Swimsuit models prior to jetting off to Las Vegas. Celebration begins at 5:00 p.m. on Feb. 12.
- SI Swimsuit Live Projection Mapping Event hosted by Caesar's Palace: If you're near Caesar's Palace (or a computer) on Feb. 13 at 11 p.m. Eastern, prepare to have your mind blown. An SI Swimsuit sizzle reel will be beamed onto the hotel's facade, which will—thanks to the magic of projection mapping—be animated in 3-D. If you're not in Las Vegas, the event will be streamed live at SI.com/swimprojection, as well as people.com, ew.com and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit YouTube channel.
- SI Swimsuit on Location hosted by MARQUEE Nightclub at The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas: The SI Swimsuit launch week event will feature the 2013 Swimsuit models and bring to life all of the beautiful and exotic shoot locations from the 2013 SI Swimsuit issue in a marquee and exclusive nightclub setting. Event begins at 9:00 p.m. on Feb. 13.
- Club SI Swimsuit hosted by 1OAK Nightclub at The Mirage, Las Vegas: This annual event features a main stage reveal of the 2013 Swimsuit models, and a super powered performance from an A-list performer. Club SI Swimsuit begins at 9:00 p.m. on Feb. 14.
- SI Swimsuit Overtime hosted by The Bank Nightclub at Bellagio, Las Vegas: This by-invitation-only event is the final celebration of Swimsuit launch week in Las Vegas. The event begins at midnight on Feb. 15.
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (www.SI.com/swimsuit) franchise reaches more than 62 million people annually, and more men 18 to 34 than the Super Bowl. The iconic franchise now spans more than 20 product extensions in digital social, broadcast, publishing, mobile and consumer products, along with supporting a vibrant experiential marketing business. Since debuting in 1964 Swimsuit has become a pop-culture phenomenon and an established launching pad for successful careers in TV, fashion, business and film including those of Kathy Ireland, Cheryl Tiegs, Tyra Banks and Heidi Klum. All of Swimsuit's product extensions are built upon a heritage of amazing photography and footage of gorgeous models and athletes from the most exotic locations in the world.


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After her involvement in the first film led to some serious personal drama, Kristen Stewart will officially return for "Snow White and the Huntsman 2."
In an announcement at CinemaCon on Tuesday (April 16), Universal Pictures chairman Adam Fogelson confirmed the big news.
Her first round as Snow White seemed to go pretty well, and Kristen Stewart can't wait to resume her role in the upcoming sequel.
According to the "Twilight Saga: New Moon" babe, the forthcoming flick will be nothing short of spectacular.
There's no denying the affair between Kristen Stewart and her "Snow White and the Huntsman" director Rupert Sanders caused an extreme uproar.
The most recent news coming out of the drama revolved around the highly successful film's sequel and the role remaining for the 22-year-old actress.
Stepping out for the first time since the cheating scandal broke, Rupert Sanders was photographed by TMZ in L.A. wearing his wedding ring today (July 30).
The 41-year-old director is married to actress Liberty Ross, but was caught red handed in an adulterous scandal when he was photographed kissing "Snow White and the Huntsman" actress Kristen Stewart.
Adding to the Kristen Stewart affair drama, Leopold Ross, Rupert Sanders' brother-in-law revealed that the steamy affair lasted much longer than what was claimed as a "momentary indiscretion."
According to People UK, Leopold claims that the affair began during the second half of filming "Snow White and the Huntsman." He stated, "It was from the last half of filming and all through post-production, clear into last week."
After remaining notably silent on Kristen Stewart's indiscretions, Robert Pattinson wants answers.
"Rob wants to have a man-to-man chat with Rupert to find out exactly what happened between him and Kristen," an insider tells RadarOnline.
Bringing their action-flick down under, the stars of "Snow White and the Huntsman" hit the red carpet for a Sydney premiere screening on Tuesday evening (June 19).
She's never been a fan of the paparazzi, and earlier today (June 18) Kristen Stewart was spotted avoiding photographers in Sydney, Australia.
The "Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn" babe ran into the Bondi Icebergs in the Aussie capital city to get away from local shutterbugs, looking cute and casual in a black leather jacket, jeans, and Nike sneakers.


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During the G77 Plenary of 4 May 2012, the Group of Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean requested the G77 to endorse a candidature from the GRULAC to Chair the Committee on Agriculture for the 2012-2014 biennium, to be elected during the 23rd COAG session in May 2012.
The Chairperson of G77 and China, H.E. Gladys Urbaneja Durán, has sent an endorsment letter dated on 15th May 2012 to the Chairperson of COAG, Mr. Shobhan Pattanayak, and to the secretaries of the committee, Dr. Robert G. Guei, supporting the GRULAC candidacy for the mentioned position.
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2006 - Games/Starts: 13/13 ... Set a Tennessee season record with 1,298 receiving yards on 71 catches (second on UT's single-season list) and became the sixth Vols receiver to top the 2,000-yard career barrier ... Ended his three-year career ranking fourth all-time at UT in receiving yardage (2,140), fifth in receptions (125) and fifth in receiving touchdowns (17) ... Finished the season averaging 99.8 receiving yards a game which is third best in the country and best in the SEC ... Led team in receiving yards in every game but three ...Had five catches for a career-high 182 yards and two touchdowns in win over California ... 80-yard touchdown reception on the second play of the third quarter blew open the game against the Golden Bears ... 80-yard reception ended up being the second longest reception in the SEC this season ... Against Air Force had a career-high 8 catches for 115 yards and two touchdowns ... Had four catches for 47 yards against Florida ... Caught six passes for 76 yards versus Marshall ... Caught four passes for 157 yards and one touchdown at Memphis ... 84-yard reception in the third quarter for a touchdown was a career-long and the longest reception of the season by an SEC player ... Caught seven passes for 98 yards and one touchdown at Georgia ... 15-yard pass reception for a touchdown at the beginning of the fourth quarter gave UT the lead for good against the Bulldogs ... Had six catches for 87 yards against Alabama ... Caught five passes for 106 yards at South Carolina ... Caught five passes for 121 yards and two touchdowns versus LSU ... Had four catches for 65 yards and one touchdown at Arkansas ... Caught seven passes for 95 yards and one touchdown at Vanderbilt ... Caught six passes for 116 yards and one touchdown versus Kentucky, and finished the season with four catches for 33 yards against Penn State in the Outback Bowl.
2005 - Games/Starts: 11/2 ... Finished season as team leader in catches (29) and receiving yards (383) and also caught two TD passes ... Has led Vols in receiving yards each of his two seasons ... Hauled in two passes for 25 yards in win versus UAB ... Also returned one kickoff for 15 yards against Blazers ... Gained 29 yards on pair of catches at Florida ... Caught three passes for 44 yards at LSU and had two receptions for 19 yards against Mississippi ... His four catches for 49 yards versus Georgia included 24-yard TD catch (first TD of season) ... Totaled eight yards on two catches at Alabama ... Led the Vols with six catches for 44 yards against South Carolina ... Had team-high three catches for 46 yards at Notre Dame ... Caught two passes for 39 yards vs. Memphis ... No catches vs. Vanderbilt, breaking streak of 15 straight games with at least one reception ... Three catches at Kentucky, including 50-yard TD reception on Vols' first possession.
2004 - Games/Starts: 13/0 ... First-year Vol led squad in both receiving yards (459) and yards per catch (18.4) ... Added four touchdowns to tie for second on team ... Only Vols receiver with 100-yard game in 2004 ... First career reception was good for 35-yard TD in victory over UNLV ... Vols' leading receiver at Mississippi, gaining 82 yards on three impressive catches ... Four catches vs. Notre Dame for combined 67 yards ... Enjoyed best game of season vs. Kentucky, catching five passes for 145 yards and TD ... Caught 17-yard TD in SEC Championship Game and added three catches for 30 yards in Cotton Bowl.
2003 - Redshirted ... Preseason knee mishap led to August surgery.
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Mario Lopez and Sarah Palin hung out together in Alaska. I wonder if he hit on Bristol.
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Stratoliner S
Lots of chrome, lots of power, casual touring amenities and a neo-streamline design give the Stratoliner S its distinctive look. Front fork and fork covers, switchgear, clutch and front brake master cylinders and levers, shifter, handlebar clamps, belt guard, front pulley cover, various engine covers, rear stay and polished wheels are among the chrome features on the 2013 Stratoliner S.
The low, long aluminum frame and sculpted seat add to the look and handling of the Stratoliner S. Most of the standard touring features are easily detachable. Leather-covered, locking hard saddlebags come off to make washing the bike easier. Both the windshield and passenger backrest remove quickly and lock back into place easily.
Floating rider floorboards and the adjustable heel-toe shifter provide long range comfort for riders of any size. The two-piece seat has a wide, flat profile and ridge at the back of the passenger seat for increased support and security. A fuel tank mounted instrument panel adds to the classic look of the Stratoliner S with clock-style analog speedometer, tach and fuel gauge. There's also a digital odometer and twin tripmeters.
Adding to the classic lines of the Stratoliner S is the air-cooled, fuel-injected, OVH, eight-valve, 1,854 cc, 48-degree V-Twin engine with a 9.5:1 compression ratio. The cooling fins of the engine are optimized for heat dissipation and are custom-machined to enhance their looks.
For 2013 Yamaha claims the clutch on the Stratoliner S requires 20 percent less effort to operate. It's connected to the five-speed transmission. Final drive on the Stratoliner S is belt.
A 46 mm, telescopic front fork with 4.3 inches of travel and hidden rear shock with 4.3 inches of travel provide suspension and add to the classic looks of the Stratoliner S. Hydraulic disc brakes, dual 298 mm front discs and a single 320 mm rear disc, have plenty of stopping power.
Rider seat height is 27.8 inches, wheelbase is 67.5 inches. The Stratoliner S is a big bike, weighing in at 813 pounds wet. The flangless, teardrop tank holds 4.5 gallons of gas. Estimated mileage is 42 mpg for a range just shy of 190 miles.
A one-year, limited factory warranty comes with the Stratoliner S. Deep Blue is the sole color option for 2013. Base MSRP is $17,590 and the 2013 Yamaha Stratoliner should be at dealerships in October 2012.
Roadliner S
This is a motorcycle with classic cruiser styling, from the low, long frame to the air-cooled engine, rider floorboards, and hidden rear shock. But it's loaded with the latest Yamaha technology, including fuel-injection, new assist and slipper clutch and self-canceling turn signals.
A tank-mounted instrument panel includes a large analog speedometer with smaller analog tach and fuel gauge just beneath the speedo. There are also digital dual tripmeters, odometer, fuel reserve tripmeter and clock. Background illumination on the readout is adjustable.
The Roadliner S shares a lot of DNA with the Stratoliner S. It has the same air-cooled, fuel-injected, OHV, 1,854 cc, 48-degree V-Twin engine with four valves per cylinder. Yamaha tuned the engine on the Roadliner S for a 9.48:1 compression ratio. There's a five-speed transmission and belt final drive. The clutch is 20 percent easier to operate than on previous models. And the two-piece heel-toe shifter allows the rider to adjust each piece individually to accommodate any size foot. The rear, or heel, section can be removed entirely.
Polished 12-spokes add to the retro look but are mounted with tubeless radial tires. Dual 298 mm hydraulic discs in the front and a large 320 mm rear hydraulic disc provide braking power. Suspension comes from a 46 mm telescopic front fork with 5.1 inches of travel and the adjustable, hidden, single rear shock has 4.3 inches of travel.
With a wet weight of 750 pounds the Roadliner S is rated at 42 mpg. Given its 4.5 gallon fuel tank you should get around 185 miles of riding in between fill ups. Seat height i 2 7.8 inches, wheelbase is 67.5 inches.
The Roadliner S comes with a limited, one-year factory warranty. It's available in Raven and carries a base MSRP for 2013 of $15,690. It'll be in showrooms in October 2012.
Road Star Silverado S
A full dresser with plenty of chrome, adjustable and removable police-style windshield, wide, swept-back handlebars, full fenders and locking color-matched hard saddlebags, the Road Star Silverado S has plenty of classic good looks and a price tag under $16,000.
The two piece seat with passenger backrest is designed for hours of travel without fatigue. Floating-type rider floorboards with heel-toe shifter and passenger floorboards give you ample room to change leg positions. An ultra-thin instrument display is mounted on the fuel tank with speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeters, clock and fuel gauge. There are also indicator lights for low fuel, high beam, turn indicators, neutral and diagnostic warning lights.
Power comes from the 1,670 cc, air-cooled, fuel-injected, OHV 48-degree V-Twin with four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 8.4:1. The Road Star Silverado S has a five-speed transmission and belt final drive.
Classic cruiser hardtail lines are maintained with a hidden single rear shock that provides 4.3 inches of travel. Suspension in the front comes from the 43 mm fork with 5.5 inches of travel. Hydraulic disc brakes, two 298 mm front discs and a single 320 mm rear disc handle the stopping power.
The rider sits 27.9 inches off the ground and wheelbase is 66.5 inches. The Road Star Silverado S weighs 773 with full fluid levels, including a full tank of gas, which would be 4.8 gallons. Rated to get 36 mpg you should be able to travel around 170 miles between fill ups.
Yamaha backs the Road Star Silverado S with its one-year, limited factory warranty. Impact Blue is the 2013 color for the Silverado S. Base MSRP is $15,890 and the Road Star Silverado S should be at dealerships now.
Road Star S
One of the most customized air-cooled V-Twins on the market, the Road Star S features a combination of chrome and blacked-out features. With similar lines and specs, and the same engine, as the Road Star Silverado S, the Road Star S is dripping with old-school cool.
From the thin tank-mounted instrument display, to the full fenders, this is the bike the Stratoliner S was built on, but it lacks the touring amenities, such as the windshield, hard saddlebags and passenger floorboards.
The Road Star S has a fuel-injected, air-cooled, eight-valve, OHV, 1,670 cc, 48-degree V-Twin with a compression ratio of 8.4:1. There's a five-speed transmission and belt final drive. The suspension system includes the 43 mm front fork with 5.5 inches of travel and the hidden, solo rear shock with 4.3 inches of travel. Brakes are of the hydraulic disc variety, dual 298 mm front discs and a single 320 mm rear disc.
Seat height is 27.9 inches, wheelbase is 66.5 inches. The Road Star S holds 4.8 gallons of fuel and gets 36 mpg for a range of about 170 miles. Weight wet is 743 pounds. The Road Star S is available in Raven. It has Yamaha's one-year, limited factory warranty. The 2013 base MSRP is $13,790 and the Road Star S is on showroom floors now.
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