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    <title>General Automotive Talk</title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:22:22 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Current cars inspired by Star Wars</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2020 14:29:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I see the front of the Lexus and the Acura I keep wondering where I&#039;ve seen it before. I finally figured it out. The front of the  <a href="https://www.lexus.com/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Lexus</a> looks like it was inspired by Darth Vader&#039;s head gear. The <a href="https://www.acura.com/build-price/ilx?modelYear=2019&amp;fbclid=IwAR1BPHJ0KUSGTIdHPfXUrsvUXA6Z0P9RA5i1AtWHZHjzG8fh75jaa_52Uqo&amp;modelId=DE2F3KJW&amp;exterior=NH-883P&amp;interior=EN&amp;wheel=FA56041ABC73468ABE456F44BCA6D552" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Acura</a> front end looks inspired by the...<br />
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      <title>2020 Subaru Legacy</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2019 00:59:55 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I don&#039;t know if you are still here, but I&#039;ll post this anyway.  It looks like the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFIOnxLm05w" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow"><span style="color: #0000b3">2020 Subaru Legacy</span></a> will be on the universal platform used by it&#039;s other vehicle along with the engine from the Forester. According to Subaru it will be quieter and with a better ride, due to platform rigidity. <br />
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You  might be shocked to hear this but I&#039;m going to actually start test-driving cars. I finally got it squared away in my...<br />
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      <title>GM extends Impala production to 2020</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2019 05:08:42 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[GM was going to discontinue some models this year but they extended production to 2020.<br />
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<a href="https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/gm-extends-cadillac-ct6-chevy-impala-output-early-2020" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/gm-extends-cadillac-ct6-chevy-impala-output-early-2020</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Tires</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2018 13:24:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Tony Lane)</author>
      <dc:creator>Tony Lane</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I would like to purchase a set of tires for my 2010 Ford Mustang. Is anybody familiar with <a href="http://4wheelonline.com/Mickey_Thompson_Tires.1724" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Mickey Thompson Tires</a> Sportsman S/T? A friend suggested it. I used to think that this brand only sells mud tires.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>New car features and battery drain</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2018 18:07:50 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/new-car-features-and-battery-drain.22304/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Andrew B.)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[You might recall my thread about my battery going dead all the time. This was because the car alarm was drawing power, and I didn&#039;t drive it often enough to recharge the battery. I was also trying to shop for new cars, but health problem keep piling up. So I&#039;ve yet to go out and look.<br />
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But here&#039;s what I just realized. Many new cars would not work for me. Any car that draws battery power while it&#039;s parked would not work. This would include any car with an alarm, keyless entry, etc.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Spotted custom color Wraith</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2017 05:57:59 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/spotted-custom-color-wraith.24035/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Andrew B.)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[On the freeway I spotted a Rolls-Royce Wraith painted race-car red with a black wrap. The &quot;wrap&quot; being the back bumper up through the back fender, doors, and the front fender and bumper. The rest was red. But not a Rolls Royce red. More like a Ferrari racing red. It looked more &quot;gangster&quot; than a Bentley Continental.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Route 66 from Depeche Mode</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2017 21:41:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Rivethead)</author>
      <dc:creator>Rivethead</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A classic tune covered by Depeche Mode.  The video features some excellent classic rides.  For your viewing enjoyment:<br />
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      <title>American Experience: Henry Ford</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2017 12:54:09 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/american-experience-henry-ford.22743/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Rivethead)</author>
      <dc:creator>Rivethead</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I watched this video earlier in the day and found it an interesting show.  I have studied the life and work Ford before, so much of it wasn&#039;t new, but some was.  Nonetheless, the man was a genius and, sadly, a bit touched in the head on some topics.  Regardless his impact upon the automotive industry is without comparison.  Anywho, here&#039;s hoping the documentary is of interest.<br />
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      <title>ZZ Top Automotive Goodness ....</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Jul 2017 06:31:58 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/zz-top-automotive-goodness.22340/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Rivethead)</author>
      <dc:creator>Rivethead</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hard to believe these classics weren&#039;t shared, but better late than never. <br />
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Cheesy, and dated, I grant. But still fun, mis amigos. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin    :D" />]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Cracked Wheel</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jun 2017 23:24:45 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/cracked-wheel.21253/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Rivethead)</author>
      <dc:creator>Rivethead</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[So, I had what I thought was a slow leak in the tire and brought it in to the tire shop.  They said it was the valve stem and replaced it.  Next day, same thing, looks low, so I bring it back a second time and ....<br />
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So, I replaced all four to play it safe.  <br />
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That would have been very bad if it came apart on the freeway. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie9" alt=":eek:" title="Eek!    :eek:" />]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Watercar Panther</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2017 06:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/watercar-panther.21732/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Andrew B.)</author>
      <dc:creator>Andrew B.</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I&#039;ve seen land-to-water vehicles before, but none that are so fast they can tow a water-skier. This one can.<br />
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      <title>A unique form of engine failure .....</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2017 01:06:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Rivethead)</author>
      <dc:creator>Rivethead</dc:creator>
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      <title>Ferrari Parade - Drifting a F1 Classic, Enzo, F40, Dino etc</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2017 23:48:29 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Maserati LEVANTE by ZEGNA</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2017 17:58:56 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>1 of 80 - Ferrari 599 SA Aperta</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2017 17:07:48 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/1-of-80-ferrari-599-sa-aperta.20539/</link>
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      <title>Video of my Jeep out playing in the snow.</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2017 06:29:01 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Flexin)</author>
      <dc:creator>Flexin</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Went out with a friend last weekend to play in the Jeeps.  It was a short run.  A little late in the day to start plus there was some ice under the snow so it wasn&#039;t a good idea to much farther.<br />
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      <title>2001 Ferrari F1 - Michael Schumacher Championship Car</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2017 11:40:25 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Unique Spec. Ferrari California-T</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2017 17:07:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Ferrari 512BB - Close Up Look</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2017 07:58:55 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Best Driving Road in the World?</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2017 17:12:14 +0000</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>F1YMS</dc:creator>
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