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My woman has definitely taken to driving around in YUGE SUV's so we will probably get a more recent example. The Denali has the 10 speed and the Corvette motor (ish) starting in 2018.
I won't pay 70-80K for a GMC but I might pay fiddy.
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Instead of the Hemi Yeep? The current Tahoe/Yukons look amazing with a 4" drop.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 11:33 amMy woman has definitely taken to driving around in YUGE SUV's so we will probably get a more recent example. The Denali has the 10 speed and the Corvette motor (ish) starting in 2018.
I won't pay 70-80K for a GMC but I might pay fiddy.
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There will be no drop. MX requires ground clearance.CaleDeRoo wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 11:50 amInstead of the Hemi Yeep? The current Tahoe/Yukons look amazing with a 4" drop.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 11:33 am
My woman has definitely taken to driving around in YUGE SUV's so we will probably get a more recent example. The Denali has the 10 speed and the Corvette motor (ish) starting in 2018.
I won't pay 70-80K for a GMC but I might pay fiddy.
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Made a mistake and drove a Chevy SS this morning. FUCK that is nice. Honestly, waaayyyy nicer than a G8. The G8 feels like an extension of 90s GM in comparison, whereas the SS feels like a totally modern and solid sports sedan. That's stupid, because it's the same damn car, but I'd pay for a 2014 SS over an auto GXP every day of the week.
The slippery slope of car purchasing is silly, though. First it's, "okay let's stay under $20k and get the G8 GT." Then I think "well, the GXP is worth the difference and $23k isn't that much more." Then it's, "well now I can get a 2014 SS with similar or lower mileage for only $3-4k more." Then I'm looking at low mileage SSs for $30-$33k. Then it's "I can get a SS for only $3-4k more than that" and we're looking at $37k cars.
The only problem with both the G8 and the SS, though, is that our infant seats don't seem to install properly in them. First is the angle of the LATCH anchors themselves - they're more "back" than "down", so they aren't putting much downward pressure on the rear of the base at all. The straps from the bases, even with the foot adjusted all the way out so it positions the base as high as possible, end up being far less vertical than in my GTI or the Atlas. Then there's the rear seat cushions themselves - in both the G8 and the SS they're incredibly soft. The broad bar on the back of the base that sits against the backrest, as well as the bottom against the cushion, just spin through the seat cushions rather than seemingly coming up against any resistance.
Installed in either of our VWs, I can put a significant amount of upward force into the base and the front won't lift more than an inch or two. I also haven't had any problems installing them in any other vehicle, the problems I'm having are unique to the SS and G8.
I asked the question over on the SS forum, but unless I can get that figured out, neither is a real option.
The slippery slope of car purchasing is silly, though. First it's, "okay let's stay under $20k and get the G8 GT." Then I think "well, the GXP is worth the difference and $23k isn't that much more." Then it's, "well now I can get a 2014 SS with similar or lower mileage for only $3-4k more." Then I'm looking at low mileage SSs for $30-$33k. Then it's "I can get a SS for only $3-4k more than that" and we're looking at $37k cars.
The only problem with both the G8 and the SS, though, is that our infant seats don't seem to install properly in them. First is the angle of the LATCH anchors themselves - they're more "back" than "down", so they aren't putting much downward pressure on the rear of the base at all. The straps from the bases, even with the foot adjusted all the way out so it positions the base as high as possible, end up being far less vertical than in my GTI or the Atlas. Then there's the rear seat cushions themselves - in both the G8 and the SS they're incredibly soft. The broad bar on the back of the base that sits against the backrest, as well as the bottom against the cushion, just spin through the seat cushions rather than seemingly coming up against any resistance.
Installed in either of our VWs, I can put a significant amount of upward force into the base and the front won't lift more than an inch or two. I also haven't had any problems installing them in any other vehicle, the problems I'm having are unique to the SS and G8.
I asked the question over on the SS forum, but unless I can get that figured out, neither is a real option.
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Might as well just buy a 911 turbo S.
It's got AWD, so it's safer for the family.
It's got AWD, so it's safer for the family.
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[user not found] may be able to answer the question of child/infant seats in the SS..coogles wrote: ↑Fri May 22, 2020 12:20 pm Made a mistake and drove a Chevy SS this morning. FUCK that is nice. Honestly, waaayyyy nicer than a G8. The G8 feels like an extension of 90s GM in comparison, whereas the SS feels like a totally modern and solid sports sedan. That's stupid, because it's the same damn car, but I'd pay for a 2014 SS over an auto GXP every day of the week.
The slippery slope of car purchasing is silly, though. First it's, "okay let's stay under $20k and get the G8 GT." Then I think "well, the GXP is worth the difference and $23k isn't that much more." Then it's, "well now I can get a 2014 SS with similar or lower mileage for only $3-4k more." Then I'm looking at low mileage SSs for $30-$33k. Then it's "I can get a SS for only $3-4k more than that" and we're looking at $37k cars.
The only problem with both the G8 and the SS, though, is that our infant seats don't seem to install properly in them. First is the angle of the LATCH anchors themselves - they're more "back" than "down", so they aren't putting much downward pressure on the rear of the base at all. The straps from the bases, even with the foot adjusted all the way out so it positions the base as high as possible, end up being far less vertical than in my GTI or the Atlas. Then there's the rear seat cushions themselves - in both the G8 and the SS they're incredibly soft. The broad bar on the back of the base that sits against the backrest, as well as the bottom against the cushion, just spin through the seat cushions rather than seemingly coming up against any resistance.
Installed in either of our VWs, I can put a significant amount of upward force into the base and the front won't lift more than an inch or two. I also haven't had any problems installing them in any other vehicle, the problems I'm having are unique to the SS and G8.
I asked the question over on the SS forum, but unless I can get that figured out, neither is a real option.
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If one would fit all three car seats I'd be all about it.troyguitar wrote: ↑Fri May 22, 2020 12:24 pm Might as well just buy a 911 turbo S.
It's got AWD, so it's safer for the family.
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I just watched a VINWiki video about the SS. The guy described it as the car that G8 owners graduate to.coogles wrote:Made a mistake and drove a Chevy SS this morning. FUCK that is nice. Honestly, waaayyyy nicer than a G8. The G8 feels like an extension of 90s GM in comparison, whereas the SS feels like a totally modern and solid sports sedan. That's stupid, because it's the same damn car, but I'd pay for a 2014 SS over an auto GXP every day of the week.
The slippery slope of car purchasing is silly, though. First it's, "okay let's stay under $20k and get the G8 GT." Then I think "well, the GXP is worth the difference and $23k isn't that much more." Then it's, "well now I can get a 2014 SS with similar or lower mileage for only $3-4k more." Then I'm looking at low mileage SSs for $30-$33k. Then it's "I can get a SS for only $3-4k more than that" and we're looking at $37k cars.
The only problem with both the G8 and the SS, though, is that our infant seats don't seem to install properly in them. First is the angle of the LATCH anchors themselves - they're more "back" than "down", so they aren't putting much downward pressure on the rear of the base at all. The straps from the bases, even with the foot adjusted all the way out so it positions the base as high as possible, end up being far less vertical than in my GTI or the Atlas. Then there's the rear seat cushions themselves - in both the G8 and the SS they're incredibly soft. The broad bar on the back of the base that sits against the backrest, as well as the bottom against the cushion, just spin through the seat cushions rather than seemingly coming up against any resistance.
Installed in either of our VWs, I can put a significant amount of upward force into the base and the front won't lift more than an inch or two. I also haven't had any problems installing them in any other vehicle, the problems I'm having are unique to the SS and G8.
I asked the question over on the SS forum, but unless I can get that figured out, neither is a real option.
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My favorite Indy shop opened back up and I got the car in this afternoon for its 50k service. The Superpro front and Moog rear end links honestly made a huge difference. The car rides like absolute BUTTAH now. I’m sure it’s all placebo but I’d swear the Molygen has given the car a quieter idle on cold start too.
Assuming I do sell this car in July/August or earlier, I think I’ll be pretty about it. This is a damn nice car for the $15k or whatever shit amount I’ll end up getting for it.
Assuming I do sell this car in July/August or earlier, I think I’ll be pretty about it. This is a damn nice car for the $15k or whatever shit amount I’ll end up getting for it.
SAWCE wrote: ↑Fri May 22, 2020 12:28 pm[user not found] may be able to answer the question of child/infant seats in the SS..coogles wrote: ↑Fri May 22, 2020 12:20 pm Made a mistake and drove a Chevy SS this morning. FUCK that is nice. Honestly, waaayyyy nicer than a G8. The G8 feels like an extension of 90s GM in comparison, whereas the SS feels like a totally modern and solid sports sedan. That's stupid, because it's the same damn car, but I'd pay for a 2014 SS over an auto GXP every day of the week.
The slippery slope of car purchasing is silly, though. First it's, "okay let's stay under $20k and get the G8 GT." Then I think "well, the GXP is worth the difference and $23k isn't that much more." Then it's, "well now I can get a 2014 SS with similar or lower mileage for only $3-4k more." Then I'm looking at low mileage SSs for $30-$33k. Then it's "I can get a SS for only $3-4k more than that" and we're looking at $37k cars.
The only problem with both the G8 and the SS, though, is that our infant seats don't seem to install properly in them. First is the angle of the LATCH anchors themselves - they're more "back" than "down", so they aren't putting much downward pressure on the rear of the base at all. The straps from the bases, even with the foot adjusted all the way out so it positions the base as high as possible, end up being far less vertical than in my GTI or the Atlas. Then there's the rear seat cushions themselves - in both the G8 and the SS they're incredibly soft. The broad bar on the back of the base that sits against the backrest, as well as the bottom against the cushion, just spin through the seat cushions rather than seemingly coming up against any resistance.
Installed in either of our VWs, I can put a significant amount of upward force into the base and the front won't lift more than an inch or two. I also haven't had any problems installing them in any other vehicle, the problems I'm having are unique to the SS and G8.
I asked the question over on the SS forum, but unless I can get that figured out, neither is a real option.
could directly compare the SS and MK7 with regards to crotchfruit seating.
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This doesn’t help my casual curiosity about a SS...coogles wrote: ↑Fri May 22, 2020 12:20 pm Made a mistake and drove a Chevy SS this morning. FUCK that is nice. Honestly, waaayyyy nicer than a G8. The G8 feels like an extension of 90s GM in comparison, whereas the SS feels like a totally modern and solid sports sedan. That's stupid, because it's the same damn car, but I'd pay for a 2014 SS over an auto GXP every day of the week.
The slippery slope of car purchasing is silly, though. First it's, "okay let's stay under $20k and get the G8 GT." Then I think "well, the GXP is worth the difference and $23k isn't that much more." Then it's, "well now I can get a 2014 SS with similar or lower mileage for only $3-4k more." Then I'm looking at low mileage SSs for $30-$33k. Then it's "I can get a SS for only $3-4k more than that" and we're looking at $37k cars.
The only problem with both the G8 and the SS, though, is that our infant seats don't seem to install properly in them. First is the angle of the LATCH anchors themselves - they're more "back" than "down", so they aren't putting much downward pressure on the rear of the base at all. The straps from the bases, even with the foot adjusted all the way out so it positions the base as high as possible, end up being far less vertical than in my GTI or the Atlas. Then there's the rear seat cushions themselves - in both the G8 and the SS they're incredibly soft. The broad bar on the back of the base that sits against the backrest, as well as the bottom against the cushion, just spin through the seat cushions rather than seemingly coming up against any resistance.
Installed in either of our VWs, I can put a significant amount of upward force into the base and the front won't lift more than an inch or two. I also haven't had any problems installing them in any other vehicle, the problems I'm having are unique to the SS and G8.
I asked the question over on the SS forum, but unless I can get that figured out, neither is a real option.
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I think it’s just a unique combo of the SS/G8 and our bases. Several people have said they haven’t had problems installing infant seats in the SS, I think I’d just have to pony up for some different seats if I go that route.
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Not that I've done any research at all, but how has nobody ever made a baby seat that isn't monstrous? That must be a super competitive industry, almost everyone has kids and is required to buy the seats.
A baby plus seat shouldn't have to take up more space than an adult.
A baby plus seat shouldn't have to take up more space than an adult.
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I don't believe so. Recaro makes a cool one, but it's still pretty bulky andtroyguitar wrote: ↑Sat May 23, 2020 9:18 am Not that I've done any research at all, but how has nobody ever made a baby seat that isn't monstrous? That must be a super competitive industry, almost everyone has kids and is required to buy the seats.
A baby plus seat shouldn't have to take up more space than an adult.
I'd honestly guess it's because of safety requirements that they've gotten to about the size they have to be.
Also, most people the overlap of car enthusiast/crotchfruit producer isn't as big a market as you'd think, especially one that would have money to blow on a car seat that is super thin to fit in their enthusiast car.
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Saw SS mentioned, started to miss mine
I do believe that same mental price argument is why i wound up buying it brand new during their 20% off, I got to chose the car I wanted and it was mandatory to be a manual; I wanted nothing to do with the '14s after they got announced as auto only in the States so clearly I needed to wait a little and then the '15s didn't have any big sales (and I wasn't making the right income)
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Orange was the original color I was waiting for but then saw a pic of that red in the sunlight and sold me.Wocka Wocka wrote: ↑Sat May 23, 2020 9:26 amI need to own one of these someday, preferably in orange.
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It’s not really possible with infant seats. Kids that young have to lay pretty flat because they don’t have head control and can suffocate if they’re too upright, they also need a significant amount of additional side impact protection. There are several manufacturers that make convertible seats narrow enough to go three across in most cars, like Diono and Clek.troyguitar wrote: ↑Sat May 23, 2020 9:18 am Not that I've done any research at all, but how has nobody ever made a baby seat that isn't monstrous? That must be a super competitive industry, almost everyone has kids and is required to buy the seats.
A baby plus seat shouldn't have to take up more space than an adult.
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I just can't do red cars. Crosstour excluded. I find red a color.3rdgenfan wrote: ↑Sat May 23, 2020 9:28 amOrange was the original color I was waiting for but then saw a pic of that red in the sunlight and sold me.Wocka Wocka wrote: ↑Sat May 23, 2020 9:26 am
I need to own one of these someday, preferably in orange.
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So THAT’S why you don’t want to become a firefighterWocka Wocka wrote: ↑Sat May 23, 2020 9:40 amI just can't do red cars. Crosstour excluded. I find red a color.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Thu Oct 17, 2019 3:05 pm DFD. The forum where everybody makes the same choices and then tells anybody trying to join the club that they are the stupidest motherfucker to ever walk the earth.
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I'd honestly rather be a , but I've done the hose humping and ambulance driving gig a lot already, so I'm less than keen on doing either. I've got a friend in one of the swanky VA counties who is gonna put in a word for me next time they hire, so we'll see.razr390 wrote: ↑Sat May 23, 2020 9:42 amSo THAT’S why you don’t want to become a firefighterWocka Wocka wrote: ↑Sat May 23, 2020 9:40 am
I just can't do red cars. Crosstour excluded. I find red a color.
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So why not get those seats so you can buy "most cars" instead of being limited to an old Pontiac or a church van? I guess I missed something. This seems like it shouldn't be so hard.coogles wrote:It’s not really possible with infant seats. Kids that young have to lay pretty flat because they don’t have head control and can suffocate if they’re too upright, they also need a significant amount of additional side impact protection. There are several manufacturers that make convertible seats narrow enough to go three across in most cars, like Diono and Clek.troyguitar wrote: ↑Sat May 23, 2020 9:18 am Not that I've done any research at all, but how has nobody ever made a baby seat that isn't monstrous? That must be a super competitive industry, almost everyone has kids and is required to buy the seats.
A baby plus seat shouldn't have to take up more space than an adult.
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I will. But there are no options for infant seats that will fit in my GTI in addition to a convertible seat for my son, for the reasons I mentioned. Assuming schools are open in August, the twins will still be in infant seats for several more months and I’d have no way to get them to school.troyguitar wrote: ↑Sat May 23, 2020 9:45 amSo why not get those seats so you can buy "most cars" instead of being limited to an old Pontiac or a church van? I guess I missed something. This seems like it shouldn't be so hard.coogles wrote:
It’s not really possible with infant seats. Kids that young have to lay pretty flat because they don’t have head control and can suffocate if they’re too upright, they also need a significant amount of additional side impact protection. There are several manufacturers that make convertible seats narrow enough to go three across in most cars, like Diono and Clek.