New CTC pics

GMfan1111 · 06-30-2008, 02:54 PM

Hi guys now that the two week seminar program i was going to is over I have alot more time to go looking for testers. On my trip to CTC today i had a fairly productive trip. here is the first two vehicles i saw the third is going to be looked at by BP before I do anything further

Here is the first tester a silver Avenger R/T. I almost didn't snap this one but notice the license plate or rather the lack of one and the unique rims. This could be an old tester or maybe it could be the turbo charged Avenger that Duspinnst mentioned awhile back

and heres the second vehicle an 09 TRX 4 Ram model. I had to be a tad bit stealthy for this one because even though it was on a public parking lot there were two engineers parked in another truck off camera so i had to make sure i was not noticed. And this is the first time i have observed an 09 TRX out in the wild. again the third (and most significant tester I shot) will be looked at By BP and if I hear from her i will post them

**ChevroletRevived** · 06-30-2008, 03:01 PM

For a second I thought you were refering to the Cadillac CTS coupe!

GMfan1111 · 06-30-2008, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevroletRevived

For a second I thought you were refering to the Cadillac CTS coupe!

oops sorry the acronym I used (besides being used for the CTS coupe) also means Chrysler tech center. Next time I'll make sure to use the whole name (I was in a rush when i was typing)

**ChevroletRevived** · 06-30-2008, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GMfan1111

oops sorry the acronym I used (besides being used for the CTS coupe) also means Chrysler tech center. Next time I'll make sure to use the whole name (I was in a rush when i was typing)

No need to apologize, it was me jumping to conclusions!

drew630 · 06-30-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevroletRevived

For a second I thought you were refering to the Cadillac CTS coupe!

Same.

The Ram TRX looks good but TRX? Has this been used before? Its a little close to TRD....

GMfan1111 · 06-30-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by drew630

Same.

The Ram TRX looks good but TRX? Has this been used before? Its a little close to TRD....

Thanx the front of that particular model looked good as well and the TRX lettering has been used in the past but on older Rams

JerryL · 06-30-2008, 05:02 PM

TRX was also a Michelin metric size tire system from the 70's that failed big time.

GMfan1111 · 07-02-2008, 02:01 AM

Hi guys i just got a reply from BP. Unfortunately she could not use these shots due to this vehicle being shot numerous times in the past. But I figured I'd post them here anyway. Oh and in case you are wondering about the identity of this tester it is a BMW X6 hybrid tester with the mutated powerdome hood. This tester along with the M class hybrids i shot a few weeks back are testing a two mode system that will also be used by the big three. The BMW testers in particular managed to elude my Lens twice before at MPG several months back so i was more than ready to snap off a couple shots when this one showed up at CTC. Enjoy and sorry about the image quality but its hard to shoot and drive at the same time

caddycruiser · 07-06-2008, 10:49 AM

Cool. The BMW, at least that tester, is a X5 not an X6 and that Avenger above really is nothing special, aside from the plate deal--those are the optional chrome wheels on the R/T.

Wish I lived somewhere that I could see such things

Closed I got was a new current gen Durango a few months before actual saleable production started, with Michigan tags, down here at a beach pizza place.

GMfan1111 · 07-07-2008, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by caddycruiser

Cool. The BMW, at least that tester, is a X5 not an X6 and that Avenger above really is nothing special, aside from the plate deal--those are the optional chrome wheels on the R/T.

Wish I lived somewhere that I could see such things

Closed I got was a new current gen Durango a few months before actual saleable production started, with Michigan tags, down here at a beach pizza place.

Oh ok thanks for the ID caddy I still get confused sometimes when it comes to distinguishing the X5 and 6. And its alot of fun going to the different proving grounds and tech centers and seeing new product being created. I just can't wait to see a Chrysler project D car I'm sure those will show themselves eventually

91 s-10baja · 07-08-2008, 01:12 AM

Well done pal! For some strange reason that Avenger actually looks good. Try for some closeup interior next!!

GMfan1111 · 07-08-2008, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 91 s-10baja

Well done pal! For some strange reason that Avenger actually looks good. Try for some closeup interior next!!

Thanx and I'll try to go for some interior shots but Its not often I have that chance. Most of the time the testers are either going on the highway or leaving the highway and entering the CTC compound

91 s-10baja · 07-08-2008, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GMfan1111

Thanx and I'll try to go for some interior shots but Its not often I have that chance. Most of the time the testers are either going on the highway or leaving the highway and entering the CTC compound

Oh I completely understand and respect that! I just want to see if chryslers new 'ideology' about interiors, and working on them first is true!!

GMfan1111 · 07-08-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 91 s-10baja

Oh I completely understand and respect that! I just want to see if chryslers new 'ideology' about interiors, and working on them first is true!!

Your not the only one, I have wanted to see the first results of Chrysler's new ideology on interiors as well and whether this new ideology works. At the same time though i do not want to find out what the Chrysler welcome wagon is like for spy photogs who trespass onto the compound itself beyond the fence. I will be on the look out for 09 chargers and will snap interior shots if given the chance

91 s-10baja · 07-08-2008, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by GMfan1111

Your not the only one, I have wanted to see the first results of Chrysler's new ideology on interiors as well and whether this new ideology works. At the same time though i do not want to find out what the Chrysler welcome wagon is like for spy photogs who trespass onto the compound itself beyond the fence. I will be on the look out for 09 chargers and will snap interior shots if given the chance

This reminds me, check out this vid on my YT page!! This could be you!

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06-30-2008, 02:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
GMfan1111 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in a undisclosed location somewhere in the metro detroit area Drives: 2001 Chevy Malibu LS Posts: 1,605	New CTC pics Hi guys now that the two week seminar program i was going to is over I have alot more time to go looking for testers. On my trip to CTC today i had a fairly productive trip. here is the first two vehicles i saw the third is going to be looked at by BP before I do anything further Here is the first tester a silver Avenger R/T. I almost didn't snap this one but notice the license plate or rather the lack of one and the unique rims. This could be an old tester or maybe it could be the turbo charged Avenger that Duspinnst mentioned awhile back and heres the second vehicle an 09 TRX 4 Ram model. I had to be a tad bit stealthy for this one because even though it was on a public parking lot there were two engineers parked in another truck off camera so i had to make sure i was not noticed. And this is the first time i have observed an 09 TRX out in the wild. again the third (and most significant tester I shot) will be looked at By BP and if I hear from her i will post them __________________ The 100 Mpg Prius is Vaporware “The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at or repair” "A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools". - Douglas Adams - Current ride: 2001 Chevy Malibu LS (happy 95,000 miles ) Last edited by GMfan1111 : 06-30-2008 at 04:38 PM.

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JerryL 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Drives: Audi,VW.....14 former Camaros Posts: 355	Re: New CTC pics TRX was also a Michelin metric size tire system from the 70's that failed big time.

07-02-2008, 02:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
GMfan1111 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in a undisclosed location somewhere in the metro detroit area Drives: 2001 Chevy Malibu LS Posts: 1,605	Re: New CTC pics Hi guys i just got a reply from BP. Unfortunately she could not use these shots due to this vehicle being shot numerous times in the past. But I figured I'd post them here anyway. Oh and in case you are wondering about the identity of this tester it is a BMW X6 hybrid tester with the mutated powerdome hood. This tester along with the M class hybrids i shot a few weeks back are testing a two mode system that will also be used by the big three. The BMW testers in particular managed to elude my Lens twice before at MPG several months back so i was more than ready to snap off a couple shots when this one showed up at CTC. Enjoy and sorry about the image quality but its hard to shoot and drive at the same time __________________ The 100 Mpg Prius is Vaporware “The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at or repair” "A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools". - Douglas Adams - Current ride: 2001 Chevy Malibu LS (happy 95,000 miles ) Last edited by GMfan1111 : 07-02-2008 at 02:07 AM.

07-06-2008, 10:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
caddycruiser 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southern Delaware Drives: '09 Malibu 2LT V6 Posts: 759	Re: New CTC pics Cool. The BMW, at least that tester, is a X5 not an X6 and that Avenger above really is nothing special, aside from the plate deal--those are the optional chrome wheels on the R/T. Wish I lived somewhere that I could see such things Closed I got was a new current gen Durango a few months before actual saleable production started, with Michigan tags, down here at a beach pizza place. __________________ Me: '08 G6 GT Coupe...ugh...soon to be '09 Malibu 2LT V6! Mom: '08 Malibu 2LT 4-cyl Dad: '96 Subaru Legacy Wagon, '93 Fleetwood Brougham Brother: '86 Regal LTD Full Album

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