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  1. DarkThinker

    A disappointed Nokia customer, looking at android alternatives...Xperia Pro?

    To give you a brief background about me, I have had a Nokia E71 since it was released about 3 years ago. I have been very happy with it, however, it's getting long in the tooth and I would like have a bigger display for web browsing (and some pinch and zoom) the perfect phone that would meet all...
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    Aaargh! Front sway bar links broken / popped on the CTS...again!

    So a month after I upgraded my sway bars on the 07 CTS to 07 CTS-V bars, the front links broke. Lucky for me I had a couple of spare CTS links in my garage doing nothing (from the upgrade), so I had my mechanic install them as it was easier for me to have him do it, it took him 5 minutes and he...
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    Recommend a hotel for me in the Orlando Area

    So I am taking a little time off from work next week and going on a cruise with someone. I will be taking off from nearby Orlando, but I will be arriving to Orlando a couple of days early before the cruise so that I get to see some of what Florida is about, I have no clue which hotel to pick and...
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    It's time for tips!

    OK, so my tipless CTS is begging for some to be welded on. I have been thinking about which tips to go with....still not sure but I would sure love to hear some suggestions. Me personally I really dig these Borla tips below, but I am having a hard time deciding, which one do you think looks...
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    Finally upgraded the sway bars

    Today after work, I finally got the super duper awesome CTS-V sway bars installed. My friendly local car shop which services I used today for the very first time are awesome gear heads. They not only charged half the labor price than anyone had quoted me for the job, but served me some...
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    Stock grille be gone!

    Well it's about time I got off my lazy ass and got something done on my ride. After numerous complaints DK's customer service center has received from fellow ATers :P, I would like to inform fellow ATers that the blasphemous stock grille has been banished to a dark cellar never to be seen again...
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    Attention: 2003-2007 Cadillac CTS Brake Lines Recall / Potential Airbag system defect

    Just putting this out there for those of you who haven't been contacted about this problem: I wasn't notified about this recall and this was just yesterday almost the end of May. I was fortunate that a bad AC and Airbag warning light prompted me to visit the dealership were I was informed...
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    So this week I am forced to drive....

    This and it sucks: So, my 07 CTS is in for warranty repairs for the following: - Airbag service light came on a couple of times last week, the dealership blames this on a bad harness for driver side airbag and has ordered a new airbag harness from GM - First time I try to use the...
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    Need advice on 18" Wheels & Tires Summer upgrade.

    So Summer is upon us and I decided on the next item on my upgrade list, 18" Wheels. This is for an 07 CTS. I really wanted the CTS-V Wheels, but A they are expensive and B to install on the CTS they would be twice as expensive due to many incompatabilities mainly 6 bolt vs 5 bolt pattern...
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    So I arrived home early this Friday...

    I was heading back home for the weekend on the turnpike, just cruising, then all the sudden I spot an HHR SS with liveries, it passed by me I didn't give it much thought. Then a Black HHR SS and a Black Camaro SS pass me by, all with liveries, I obviously realized this must be a sponsored event...
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    Which one looks better? *poll*

    So I am getting things on my CTS to-do list done finally. Today I just got the mesh grille to replace the stock one, I am sending the mesh to be black powder coated next week, but I am not sure about what to do with the Chrome frame for the grille and the Chrome hood molding. TBH I am leaning...
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    Need sway bars and rims suggestions

    I am looking into getting after market sway bars for the CTS to improve the handling (wasn't comfortable doing tight turns today on the highway). As for the rims I am going to be using the stock rims for snow tires so will be getting better looking bigger wheels (maybe 18" / 19") for the Summer...
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    Lebanese Parliament declares March 25th as "Virgin Mary' Muslim-Christian Holiday

    http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=113168# I am very proud of this achievement, this is a feat for Lebanon, a country where faith and diversity play a huge role in how the country is run. In a country where inter-faith conflict almost pushed it to the...
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    First time buying a gun need advice, recommendations......etc

    About a week ago, I was working in my room and all the sudden I heard glass brake in the kitchen. I was alone and I immediately assumed the worse, that someone has broken into my place either for theft or even worse for doing harm to me. I rushed to lock my room which is very close to the...
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    GM cars fob (remote) question

    Can one program an fob (remote) of one GM vehicle for use with another GM vehicle but of another brand considering they use the same protocol? My stock CTS 07 fob is in craptastic condition and to add to that it looks generic, old and and can not be distinguished from almost any other GM fob...
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    Will this cable give my car AUX Audio Input?

    I would like to use my MP3 player with my 07 CTS's sound system (factory Bose + XM) I was looking around online and then I spotted this cable (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/PAC+-+Auxiliary+Audio+Input+Cable+for+Select+GM+In-Dash+Decks/9035607.p?skuId=9035607&id=1218010847298) at BestBuy's site...
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    Taking my car to the dealership tomorrow...suggestions?

    Since I don't have service records on hand for this just purchased CTS and after reading the owner's manual. I concluded that the safest and best thing to do is to get the GM Goodwrench package {Synthetic Oil Change + Tire Rotation + 27-point inspection} because though the system's computer...
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    Hooray I finally pulled the trigger!

    Today I finally made up my mind. Definitely not the cheapest thing I could have gone with, but I have been wanting a decent RWD sedan for years. After a full month of research and shameless low balling, I finally got a decent deal on this low mileage (24K) just off-lease, nearly full option and...
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    Used car buying questions

    So yesterday I totalled my daily driver because a guy a head of me didn't feel like using his turn signal. I was putting off getting a better car towards the Summer, but I guess I have no other option now, I might as well do it now. * I know about GMextednedwarranty.com but what about others...
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    Phenom II X4 965 BE 125W...will my old Gigabyte heatsink do?

    Today, while looking for some power connectors in one of my old computer junk boxes, I came across what I hold as the best heat-sink I have owned (by design at least). My long lost and trusty Gigabyte 3D Cooler GT Ultra...
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    Please critique my workstation build list for work

    At work we all have powerful ThinkPad laptops, however, me and my boss were discussing that we are in a real need for a powerful and modern machine. A Workstation / Part-time Apps / Workhorse test machine of sorts. We are an engineering company. The workstation will be mainly used for...
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    Buying 05-07 Cadillac STS, advice needed.

    I can resist the nice-car bug no longer, I have held on for years, but now, I can confirm that my resistance is a lost cause. I first started a while back by seriously looking at getting a CTS like this month, but when I got close to pulling the trigger, I backed off when I started noticing...
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    Half-Life PS2 question

    I have a BC PS3 and there is a games shop nearby that I called and they are the only ones in the area that do have an old copy and for cheaps too. I so want to go pick it up tomorrow but it will be a 20 minute drive. I just think Half-Life PS2 would be a great addition to my PS collection I have...
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    Pic Challenge: Can you tell what car is in this pic?

    http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/3963/caruo.jpg I don't know either, but I have always wondered...
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    Looking into getting a used RWD 4dr Sedan

    In a couple of months I will be looking into selling my trusty daily driver (FWD coupe) and getting me something that's fun, has 4 doors and is spacious but not pricey nor highly costly. I can easily afford to spend more than budget, but I just don't want to at this point in time so it's a...
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    Miscellaneous car care questions...

    So today I had some free time, I opened the hood to do some inspection, I was checking fluid levels, loose screws and what not. I was low on wind shield solution, power steering fluid was a bit below the lower level (never added any since I got the car 4 years ago), coolant hasn't been topped...
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    Job locations....

    I am considering a job don't have an offer yet but I might be close. This position is available in many locations. I don't know if salary differs by location, but let's assume it does. So I just want to know from you guys, which location would your prefer and why? <-- From Ohio BTW.
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    BMW 535i

    What's the "got ya" on the 535i? This car captures nearly everything I really desire having in a sedam, I6, RWD (with AWD option) 6spd manual option, staged turbo you know the rest....some reviewers compared it to a 550i but without the V8..... Some neat deals here and there have come to...
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    Resume Advice....

    So I am a fresh Engineering Grad and I am the inventor on a couple of invention patents I produced while at my University doing independent research. In reality, I get most of the royalties after the University recovers patent filing costs and what not. So anyways, there are some positions...
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    In Chicago for a day...

    So, I had a business meeting today in Chicago (at Hotel Sax), I came from Dayton, quiet a drive I must say. I just came back to my hotel and instead of heading back to Dayton right away, I have decided to stay another day in this beautiful city and leave late afternoon tomorrow, kind of...
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    Repair cost check...

    So....on Thursday I was driving my 96 Accord to get to an important meeting, while making a routine turn on my route I lost traction (it was a slope and it was raining....you know the rest) so I ended up hitting the sidewalk big time.....amazingly all the damage occurred to my front right wheel...
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    Got to try out a CTS today...

    So today I was on my way home from work, I spotted a lonely 2006 CTS at this Buick dealership, since I have been contemplating getting a CTS, I pulled in to look at it just to check and see if it was Manual. A salesman approached me and I told him I was really looking for a Manual CTS to buy...
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    Cold Air Intake Advice.

    I am planning on getting a cold air intake for my 96 Accord. I have some classical inquires: a- I don't think those name brand ones are worth it. But what do I have to watch out for when picking up a non-name brand one online or something like that. b- I believe I will have no trouble...
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    2007 Cadillac CTS

    So in my quest for being an open minded buyer. I have been looking into something pretty strange, well strange for me. I never looked into Cadillacs before for too many reasons. But in my non-serious quest to find an American car with a configuration I might like, I came upon the Cadillac...
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    Attempting to get a Refund for not accepting the Windows Vista EULA

    So, today I did something I have always wanted to do. I called a Laptop manufacturer to let them know that the one size fits all policy doesn't work for me. I use Linux, Vista might be fine for someone else God bless, all I am going to have on my system in reality is Fedora Linux, that's all I...
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    Subarau Legacy 2.5GT spec B

    What do you guys think about that Sedan or Legacy in general? I was thinking today. I have never been a Subarau guy to be honest, never got into that WRX business and all of that. But I really like the Legacy. Decent power (240+), 6 speed manual, AWD, can be had for a decent price especially...
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    PayPal dispute resolution FTMFL!

    I have been hearing that PayPal sucks. But this is the time that I get to behold their renowned suckage in person. So a friend of mine, hands me an older Dell Laptop that wasn't functional and he told me "You fix it you take it, I am getting a new laptop anyways" I have two nice laptops...
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    Recommend me a game or two for my niece and I to play

    Reason I am asking is that my lovely niece and my dear Sister are coming over from Brazil to visit for about 3 weeks and some change. I haven't seen my sis for a couple of years and her daughter for 6 years! She is now a little bit younger than 14. Anyways, Besides trips and fun I have...
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    Need trusted a source(s) for employment history.

    Can someone direct me to good sites or services that can provide me with a devent employment history of myself? Also, I would be interested to know, what is the best way to find out what an ex-employer that you left their service on good terms say about you to companies calling in to ask...
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    Why do people in the US give too much of a damn about ridiculously fast cars??

    And that's besides the point that most people will not be able to get those cars anyways. Now we all love super powerful cars and all, but really, doesn't anyone think there is tooo much focus on such cars and the power factor? Really, when you start getting things like 300, 400, 500, 600...