GM fights back....

VMax2007 · 06-30-2007, 09:54 PM

http://jalopnik.com/cars/an-advertis...?autoplay=true

E. Haskell · 06-30-2007, 09:56 PM

Owned.

Koasterking · 06-30-2007, 10:08 PM

Just in time for the winter season, which isn't far off (I work in retail), and it's still July!

Triple-X08 · 06-30-2007, 10:48 PM

the diff in the silverado is a very nice piece. they need to get that on the air ASAP

Stéphane Dumas · 07-01-2007, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple-X08

the diff in the silverado is a very nice piece. they need to get that on the air ASAP

Agreed and I wish to see some similar ads showing the Malibu, Colbalt, Impala

Slack · 07-01-2007, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Stéphane Dumas

Agreed and I wish to see some similar ads showing the Malibu, Colbalt, Impala

i'm not so sure the Cobalt would make it through that ditch...

SnapOversteer · 07-01-2007, 11:13 AM

What was the point of using a 4x4 Tundra (non TRD Off-Road too) and not engaging the 4WD system? Seems a little fishy.

I also don't believe those tires are mud and snow rated on the Tundra either.

RamJet502 · 07-01-2007, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SnapOversteer

What was the point of using a 4x4 Tundra (non TRD Off-Road too) and not engaging the 4WD system? Seems a little fishy.

The Chevy isn't a Z71 and they both have limited slip differentials, seems pretty fair to me.

SnapOversteer · 07-01-2007, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by RamJet502

The Chevy isn't a Z71 and they both have limited slip differentials, seems pretty fair to me.

The main problem I have is due to the heavy cutting during the Silvy part, you can't really tell if it's in 4WD or not. They should've used 2WD models for both.

I doubt the Tundra would be stuck in 4WD.

Anyway, I do like the auto locker feature on the Silverado.

Stéphane Dumas · 07-01-2007, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Slack

i'm not so sure the Cobalt would make it through that ditch...

I didn't thaught of going to a ditch

but more ads a la Coke-Pepsi ads or others funny ads like imagine the collectible value in 2045 of a Cobalt SS vs a Civic

Triple-X08 · 07-01-2007, 02:33 PM

believe me the silverado was in 2 wheel drive.

ive seen that done in real life, that diff is a nice piece.

they have compared the silverado 2 wheel drive to a ford f 250 before with 4 wheel drive, they had them on a hill with rollers under the tires, the 250 couldnt get up, the silverado spun for a couple seconds then the diff locked in, and it went up with no problem

VMax2007 · 07-01-2007, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RamJet502

The Chevy isn't a Z71 and they both have limited slip differentials, seems pretty fair to me.

Huh? You don't HAVE to have a Z71 to have the G80 locker...My truck has one and it has the Z60 suspension.

VMax2007 · 07-01-2007, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SnapOversteer

What was the point of using a 4x4 Tundra (non TRD Off-Road too) and not engaging the 4WD system? Seems a little fishy.

I also don't believe those tires are mud and snow rated on the Tundra either.

Because they were not illustrating any 4x4 features, they were illustrating the advantages of a rear locker.

Porkfriedrice · 07-01-2007, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by VMax2007

Because they were not illustrating any 4x4 features, they were illustrating the advantages of a rear locker.

If the advantages could be gained from turning on the 4x4 then I would say that they shouldve. If it can manage the same than its still worth comparing. if it was on the base model they should activated it, and if it wasnt, then whyd they get a 4x4 model? it just doesnt add up. So if they are playing fair then that wasnt really a 4x4 or it really couldnt do it anyways.

SnapOversteer · 07-01-2007, 11:50 PM

I find that full sized trucks are too large to seriously off-road. Something like the Tacoma is much more suitable with a shorter wheelbase. But an FJ or a Jeep would still be even more preferable then.

If the Silvy could do that in 2WD w/ auto locker and the Tundra had to be in 4WD, it'd still be an advantage.

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Triple-X08 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Michigan Drives: 2007 Saturn Ion, 83 Camaro Posts: 1,477	Re: GM fights back.... believe me the silverado was in 2 wheel drive. ive seen that done in real life, that diff is a nice piece. they have compared the silverado 2 wheel drive to a ford f 250 before with 4 wheel drive, they had them on a hill with rollers under the tires, the 250 couldnt get up, the silverado spun for a couple seconds then the diff locked in, and it went up with no problem __________________ ASE Master Certified Technican current cars in garage- 07 Saturn Ion - daily driver 83 Camaro Z28

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SnapOversteer 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 902	Re: GM fights back.... I find that full sized trucks are too large to seriously off-road. Something like the Tacoma is much more suitable with a shorter wheelbase. But an FJ or a Jeep would still be even more preferable then. If the Silvy could do that in 2WD w/ auto locker and the Tundra had to be in 4WD, it'd still be an advantage. __________________ Jason

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