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    Middle class losing ground as rich get richer

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(burritos @ Oct 4 2006, 05:20 PM) 328138</div> Yeah, but don't worry, the current admin is working on that...
    Post by: slortz, Oct 4, 2006 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    Tire Upgrade

    Just thought I might add that I saw about a 4-7mpg drop with the new tires and rims. Plus, accelleration felt a bit more sluggish. The OEM...
    Post by: slortz, Aug 4, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Tire Upgrade

    I am wondering what is wrong with my car's handling now. When I first got it there was no problem driving on the freeway. I switched to 1" wider...
    Post by: slortz, Aug 4, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Tax Cuts Work!

    So we can all stay employed by the wealthy (because that is their main motivation, I hear, to keep the less wealthy people employed) let's just...
    Post by: slortz, Jul 28, 2006 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    WHICH HYBRIDS SHOULD YOU BUILD PARTS FOR?

    Okay, I've looked at some other resources and took another look at the SEMA numbers. I was misunderstanding the numbers in their chart. I thought...
    Post by: slortz, Jul 18, 2006 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    WHICH HYBRIDS SHOULD YOU BUILD PARTS FOR?

    This seems like an agenda-based article. Looks like SEMA is made up of pro-truck and hot-rod types...check out the Board of Directors. Guess I'll...
    Post by: slortz, Jul 18, 2006 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    What will you be driving in 10 years?

    If I could get a used Lexus LS600H in good condition under $40G in ten years that would be grand! Probably sell/give my Prius to the kids a few...
    Post by: slortz, Jun 30, 2006 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Fuel consumption on short trips (5 and 6 miles)

    Never heard of a Mondeo before. :huh: I see on Wikipedia it was the European equivalent of the US Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique up until...
    Post by: slortz, Jun 30, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    A new owner's thoughts on Priuschat

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(savaged @ Jun 11 2006, 09:50 AM) 269502</div> Welcome! :) That said, you will come to find that we are sticklers...
    Post by: slortz, Jun 26, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Priuschat folks are Crazy!

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Cheap! @ Jun 26 2006, 06:48 PM) 277066</div> How about, "your hybrid battery is bit overcharged." :)
    Post by: slortz, Jun 26, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Prius causes Downtempo

    Did anyone mention Air?--no, not Air Supply, just Air. Also, I second the vote for Morcheeba. Skye Edwards, the creamiest, dreamiest voice, love...
    Post by: slortz, Jun 26, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Causes of LOW MPG Average?

    Welcome to the club! 45mpg is not too bad. I think one question is what is the average length of the trips you are taking. My daily commute is...
    Post by: slortz, Jun 26, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    GM will cap gas prices for buyers.

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(cwerdna @ May 25 2006, 12:41 AM) 260779</div> I didn't know that this gas cap promotion was through GMAC. :unsure:...
    Post by: slortz, May 25, 2006 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Modellista 20mm lowering springs soon to be installed

    Okay. Again, thanks for all the info. I'll try to find out more about the Blitz springs on my own. That photo that Sigma has might just be a...
    Post by: slortz, May 24, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Modellista 20mm lowering springs soon to be installed

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(talonts @ May 24 2006, 06:31 PM) 260595</div> What's your opinion or experience if any on the Blitz springs?...
    Post by: slortz, May 24, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications