rsallen
Platinum Member
That's the ticket Gman, lets bring back slicks!
Where do you come up with this stuff. Cars are heavier today than they were 30 yrs ago ??? Really ???? Auto makers aren't getting the fuel mileage they are getting out of these autos by building them heavier. around 30 yrs ago the imports were getting better gas mileage than us made vehicles . You know why ???? Smaller engines smaller vehicles that were lighter in weight. There's not a lot of magic in getting fuel mileage... Loose weight !!!! All vehicles today are made out of lighter weight material than they were 30 yrs ago.. that's a fact !!!. I also see cars all over the side of the road with flat blown out tires. I know you don't believe it but, people still drive with the light on thinking they'll air up the tire when they get a chance. TPMS does nothing for a sudden blow out when someone runs over an object on the hwy. Like truckers, I give my vehicles a look B-4 I just jump in and drive off
You know what, If it blows or goes flat on me guess what??? I can and have handled it !!!! I've been driving about 45 years so, I've probably had/changed more flats than you've seen !!. I'm not like some of you younger folks. I can handle things myself. I don't need the government to do it for me. If we bet. and you win,. Will the government have to help you build the barn ??? Someone will because, the way you talk you need all the help you can get.
You know what, If it blows or goes flat on me guess what??? I can and have handled it !!!! I've been driving about 45 years so, I've probably had/changed more flats than you've seen !!. I'm not like some of you younger folks. I can handle things myself. I don't need the government to do it for me. If we bet. and you win,. Will the government have to help you build the barn ??? Someone will because, the way you talk you need all the help you can get.
You do realize that cars have gotten heavier over time right?Where do you come up with this stuff. Cars are heavier today than they were 30 yrs ago ??? Really ???? Auto makers aren't getting the fuel mileage they are getting out of these autos by building them heavier. around 30 yrs ago the imports were getting better gas mileage than us made vehicles . You know why ???? Smaller engines smaller vehicles that were lighter in weight. There's not a lot of magic in getting fuel mileage... Loose weight !!!! All vehicles today are made out of lighter weight material than they were 30 yrs ago.. that's a fact !!!.
http://new.volvocars.com/ownersdocs/1985/1985_specs/85_740_gle_wagon.html said:1985 Volvo 740 GLE Wagon:
Overall Length 188.4 in.
Overall Width 68.9 in.
Overall Height 56.5 in.
Curb Weight 3078-3102 lbs.
http://new.volvocars.com/ownersdocs/1989/1989_specs/89_740_gle_wagon.html said:1989 Volvo 740 GLE Wagon
Overall Length 188.4 in.
Overall Width 68.9 in.
Overall Height 55.5 in.
Curb Weight 3135-3161 lbs.
http://new.volvocars.com/ownersdocs/1995/1995_specs/1995_940_turbo_wagon.html said:1995 Volvo 940 Turbo Wagon(same car, same frame, new interior and a new hood/grill/bumpers)
Overall Length 190.7 in.
Overall Width 68.9 in.
Overall Height 56.5 in.
Curb Weight 3267-3350 lbs
I went shopping yesterday at the grocery store and saw a newer SUV with its rear tires HALF flat. :duh: