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  1. Unique is not always good, if your having some concerns about em now, 6 months down the line you might hate them. I am no brake expert put the "bite" might be less because slotted are through the rotor, and spaced evenly, even though the bowtie is on the pad path...I dunno doesnt seem like it would work. I say sitck with what works. You have been making your rides "clean" I say opt for nice slotted corss drilled for the new wheels.

  2. Sarasota is NOT Miami I'll tell you that. I guess your kinda close to Orlando and tampa. Plenty of stuff to do in that area, but the gulf coast really isnt the "party" side of Fla. Im sure you could find some stuff to do, just dont know the area too well.

    Edit: Poop, where you living now?

  3. you are correct.

    The problems with solar panels is the start up cost. Every year they are getting more and more efficient and they just made some that are hurricane resistant! (BIG PLUS). You can also use solar tubes to heat your water.

    There are several ways to become energy sufficient and cut your costs. Wind, solar, water turbine, geothermal and nuclear. All with negatives and all expensive. But with rising costs on energy its closing the gap. We got some engineers here so hopefully they can chime in, I know a little about the subject.

  4. I found it strange that we seem to know so much more about the defeat at the Alamo than we do about the victory at San Jacinto, especially since the Texans were so vastly outnumbered there as well. It's easy to see why Texans are so proud.

    :withstupid: Yeah in grade school they only graze on it and mention the war cry remember the alamo

  5. Let me throw my idea on the ring.

    For one, you cant believe anything you read on the net, to publish a book (even a conspiracy book) you have editors, publishers etc. In the net you can say whatever you want so you have to take everything with a grain of salt.

    Now on controlling weather, from taking meteorology courses and reading declassified information I do know for a fact that the United States military has been trying to do this for years. Although the US has also tried to do very hair brain ideas (most notably the "gay" bomb that forces homosexual tendencies among those affected.

    On to the science of this it is VERY difficult to do anything on a meso-scale of weather manipulation. . If the government was doing anything now a days it probably to stop storms, which there are some ways but they have pretty much failed. Throwing an oil slick in the way of a hurricane to prevent conductive heating. Nuking it, that sort of thing. On a pure economic basis the government would try to stop storms and not create.

     

    EDIT:

    I forgot to add cloud seeding, something that is routine. But we are still learning a LOT about storms and in recent years we have been able to learn total composition and about droplet formation etc. Cloud seeding is common but control of a storm or creation is where i was pointing at.

  6. Pleasure, I've never been and AA just started a direct flight from chicago to moscow for 1200 round trip (from miami) I figured, best time then any right? Gonna start reading up on things to see. My sister, mom and dad have been there but its change quite a bit since then.

  7. Although I am sure this is a repost somewhere around here, might as well bring it back.

    http://media.gm.com/events/sema/c001025m.htm

     

    FOR RELEASE: October 25, 2000

    CONTACT: Chevrolet Communications

    PHONE: 1-800-CHEVY MI or 313-667-9317

     

    SILVERADO SS – THE CORVETTE OF TRUCKS

     

     

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    LAS VEGAS - High-performance vehicles such as the Chevrolet Corvette are revered for their awesome power and precision handling. Pickup trucks such as Silverado, on the other hand, are admired for their ability to carry both passengers and cargo efficiently and dependably on any road surface or off-road. Combining the best aspects of both vehicles, Chevrolet introduces the Silverado SS – The Corvette of Trucks – at this year’s SEMA show, the latest iteration of the original SS show truck.

     

    "The first SS Silverado created an awareness and understanding of the performance limits of a pickup—this SS takes it to the next level," said John C. Farris Jr., Chevy Silverado assistant brand manager-marketing.

     

    This four-passenger, four-door pickup is powered by a 6.6-liter, overhead valve (OHV) aluminum LS1 V8 engine that produces 480 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 475 lb-ft of torque at 4800 rpm. Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a short-throw, six-speed, rear-mounted manual transmission – the same transmission found in Corvette models. Helping to hit that unique Corvette exhaust note are ceramic-coated, stainless steel, tubular, four-into-one headers with 1 ¾-inch primaries and 3-inch collectors. Dual 3-inch exhaust system, dual 3-inch inlet and dual 3-inch outlet muffler and aluminum exhaust tips complete the exhaust system.

     

    Any performance vehicle must also reward the driver with precise "ride on rails" handling, and Silverado SS is no exception. It features four-wheel independent short- and long-arm (SLA) suspension and adjustable front and rear air ride suspension that allows the driver to vary the ride height to best suit the situation – lower for highway cruising or higher for greater clearance. Power rack-and-pinion steering ensures precise steering and four-wheel disc brakes featuring 14-inch rotors, six-piston calipers in the front and four-piston calipers in the rear provide sure, safe stops. Antilock brakes are also standard on this vehicle.

     

    Inside, Silverado SS rewards driver and passengers with a number of features that even make Corvette owners envious, beginning with the ability to share SS performance and handling attributes with more passengers. Four bucket seats with carbon fiber inserts create a comfortable and luxurious environment. A blue electroluminescent instrument cluster lends a "floating" appearance to the speedometer, tachometer, engine temperature and oil pressure gauges. A new in-dash information screen, meanwhile, provides suspension and performance information. Four-point, cam-lock safety harnesses enhance passenger safety and a Corvette steering wheel with a custom logo reinforces the SS’s connection to the American icon.

     

    Seen from the exterior, it’s clearly evident that the redder-than-red SS is no ordinary Silverado; its performance cues are evident from any angle. Up front, SS features a molded front fascia with integrated brake-cooling ducts, a new front grille with integrated Chevy Bow Tie and projector beam headlamp assemblies. The domed hood is made of a carbon fiber material and the cowl has been raised 2.5 inches, creating a flowing appearance. The composite front fenders with integrated wheel flares accentuate the performance element of this vehicle and house the nickel-plated wheels (20" front, 22" rear) and custom Goodyear tires. Integrated rocker panels on the lower bodyside further accent the Silverado SS’s "ready to pounce" appearance.

     

    Also unique to the Silverado SS is the integration of the cab and pickup box. Gone is the normal space between those two body parts. The smooth molded one-piece appearance is refined, dramatic, and an instant classic.

     

     

     

    Silverado SS

     

    Configuration:

     

    Four-passenger, quad-door, ½-ton pickup truck

    Front engine, rear wheel drive

    133.0 in wheelbase

    62.2 in front track, 62.0 in rear track

    5000 lbs total weight - 2600 lbs front weight (52.0%) / 2400 lbs rear weight (48.0%)

    Drivetrain:

     

    6.6l ohv aluminum LS1 V8 engine

    Peak torque: 475 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm

    Peak power: 480 hp @ 6000 rpm

    Six-speed manual rear-mounted transmission

    C5 rear axle assembly with limited slip differential

    2 pc driveshaft with aluminum torque tube

    Cast aluminum truck oil pan with custom oil pick-up and windage tray

    Chassis:

     

    Four-wheel independent SLA suspension

    Adjustable front and rear air ride suspension

    Power rack and pinion steering

    Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS

    Body / interior:

     

    Integral cab/box, all steel construction

    Composite hood, front fascia, and rear fascia

    Poppy red paint (Nippon)

    2000 Silverado graphite, black, and carbon fiber leather interior

    Cylinder heads and valvetrain:

     

    Flow-enhanced CNC-ported aluminum LS1 cylinder heads

    4.036" bore x .057" compressed-height cylinder head gaskets

    OEM 2.02" intake and 1.57" exhaust valves

    Competition cams, roller follower camshaft with specific profile

    0.532" max lift intake with 273 advertised duration

    0.535" max lift exhaust with 277 advertised duration

    1.7:1 roller rockers and roller cam followers

    Competition cams, 7.325" push rods

    Competition cams, 941 valve springs with .030" shims and titanium retainers

    Modified corvette C5-R rocker covers

    Induction system:

     

    Fabricated dual 4" inlet ducting

    Dual 12" conical air filters (K&N)

    2000 Silverado 6.0l throttle body

    New composite intake manifold with revised tuning

    Exhaust system:

     

    Fabricated, ceramic coated, stainless steel, tubular, four into one headers with 1¾" primaries and 3" collectors (Wheel to Wheel)

    Fabricated stainless steel dual 3" exhaust system

    Transmission:

     

    2000 C5 T-56 six-speed manual transaxle

    Gear ratios : 2.66 / 1.78 / 1.30 / 1.00 / 0.74 / 0.50

    Rear axle:

     

    2000 C5 assembly

    Limited-slip differential

    3.42:1 ring & pinion ratio

    CHASSIS SUMMARY

     

    Frame:

     

    Rear section shortened by 16.5" with a 10.5" reduction in wheelbase

    Redesigned and fabricated rear section for independent rear suspension

    2000 C5 aluminum rear suspension cradle

    Show wheels/tires:

     

    Nickel-plated custom aluminum 20" x 9 ½" front wheels and 22" x 11" rear wheels

    P255/40R20 and P305/35R22 custom cut F1-GS tires (Goodyear)

    Driving wheels/tires:

     

    Billet 20" x 10" front wheels and 20" x 11" rear wheels

    P285/30ZR20 and P295/40ZR20 SP Sport 9000 tires (Dunlop)

    Front suspension:

     

    2000 Silverado front suspension

    2 ½" dropped front steering knuckles (Bell-Tech)

    Shockwave shock absorbers with integrated air springs for air adjustable ride height, 7" max lowered (Air-Ride Technologies)

    Stabilizer bar, 36.5mm solid urethane bushings (Hotchkis Racing)

    Front wheel hubs modified for 5 x 4 ¾" bolt circle

    Rear suspension:

     

    2000 C5 geometry

    2000 C5 aluminum lower control arms and knuckles

    Fabricated 4130 tubular steel upper control arms

    Shockwave shock absorbers with integrated air springs for adjustable ride height, 10" max lowered (Air-Ride Technologies)

    Stabilizer bar, 26mm hollow urethane bushings (Hotchkis racing)

    Brakes:

     

    Front disc : 14" x 1.25" rotor (Baer Racing), six-piston fixed caliper (Alcon)

    Rear disc : 14" x 1.25" rotor (Baer Racing), four-piston fixed caliper (Alcon)

    Interior summary:

     

    2000 C5 steering wheel with custom logo

    Blue electroluminescent instrument cluster

    New, in-dash information screen providing suspension and performance information

    Base pattern leather-covered bucket front seats with carbon fiber inserts

    Leather-covered bucket rear seats with carbon fiber inserts

    Four-point cam-lock safety harnesses

    Transmission tunnel raised 4" to locate shifter closer to driver

    Fabricated short throw shifter (Wheel to Wheel)

    New shifter trim bezel

    New molded black carpeting front and rear

    Exterior summary

     

    Box shortened 8 inches at front and 4.5 inches at rear and integrated into the back of the cab

    C-pillar pie cut and extended back one inch at bottom

    Fabricated outside lower rear window closeout and metal finishing

    Carbon fiber skinned domed hood with cowl area raised 2.5"

    Projector beam headlamp assemblies

    L.E.D.. parking lamp assemblies

    New, front grille with integral bow tie

    Composite molded front fenders with integrated wheel flares

    Composite body color front fascia with brake ducting

    Integrated rocker panels and new surface on lower body side

    New body color rear view mirrors

    Cadillac DeVille rear door handles (no lock cylinders)

    Composite rear wheel flare extensions

    Composite tilt-up tonneau cover with C5 hood hinges and latches

    L.E.D. tail lamp assemblies

    Reversed and shaved tailgate handle

    Composite rear fascia with integral exhaust and license plate cut outs

  8. interesting.....although I am not a true believer. Im not sold on the "cancer wont form" part...dont really see how it can stop free radical growth....

    Kinda reminds me of people who eat shark because "they dont get cancer" (which in fact they are so heavily poisoned with mercury its deadly)

     

    Although I can see many benefits to drinking pure water, again I have seen both good and bad on Ionizing...

    is it reverse ionized or positive?

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