2011 Chevrolet Neiman Marcus Edition Camaro – One-of-a-kind

Originally there were to be 100 Neiman Marcus Edition Camaro’s built. That was the idea from the Neiman Marcus Christmas Catalog, page 44, in 2010. To get one you had to call an (800) number on October 19th 2010 at 12:00 E.S.T. and cross your fingers. All 100, were “snapped up”, in under 3 minutes.

They were to be delivered in April 2011 but that didn’t happen. Those of on the list were informed in March 2011 that they would be delayed till mid-Summer, 2011. Once they were built and shipped, only 75 of these cars were built in total (30 Manual and 45 Automatic transmissions). There was no actual explanation as to why the additional 25 were not built. Via: musclevehicles.com

 

This one was built on July 5th, 2011 and was the 12th one produced. They were shipped in enclosed trucks. Each of these cars has their very own Birth Certificate as well as a window sticker with a M.S.R.P. of $75,000. Aside from the COPO Camaro, these are the rarest of

the 5th Generation Camaro’s made. This guy over here spoke to the actual company that painted the cars for G.M. in Michigan. He got ahold of them to see if he could get some of the paint they used so he could paint the rear difusser the same as the body. They were very helpful. The person he spoke to said G.M. asked him to paint a dozen cars then they wanted to see them in person. When they did see the cars, they said the paint was too perfect. Via: musclevehicles.com

They wanted the “orange peel” finish on the cars to look like all other factory painted Camaro’s. Then he asked him which number is this 2011 Chevrolet Neiman Marcus Edition Camaro, and it was the 12th – one of the “good ones”. Here’s the cool stuff – when the owner asked the GM guy about his opinion as to how much it would cost to paint his other Camaro the same color, he said over $20K, easily, as they dismantled the car to paint it. Via: musclevehicles.com

Anyway, if you open the hood you will notice the engine bay is gloss black. Besides, this tri-coat paint is really expensive. The window sticker calls the paint “Bordeaux”, which is not the actual name after all. The color is “Mystic Bronze Metallic”. You will notice that is does not actually photograph all that well. When you see one in person, depending on the light, it looks purple, brown, bronze or burgandy. The paint on this car is perfect. No scratches, chips or dings. It has only been washed 1 time in 19 months. It has been waxed 9 times. It is kept in an air conditioned and heated garage, under a silk Cover-King cover. It has never been driven in the rain or even parked outside over night. The top has only been down 5 times. Via: musclevehicles.com

Before it had 20 miles on it it went to Pro-Tech and got a clear bra treatment . It covers the entire front, lights, mirrors, rocker panels and bottom rear quarter panels. They did an awesome job then jabbed a $1,600 bill for it (worth it!). Now, last thing regarding the paint. Devious Designs, here in Las Vegas, is the best in the business when it comes to painting cars. The owners literally said that this car has one of the best paint jobs they have ever seen in regard to quality, the wet sand, and the clear coat. They are also the people who painted the other parts on this car. Via: musclevehicles.com

The stock, all original car was , yes, really cool. But, this guy has never been one to leave it at that. Keep in mind that all the O.E.M. parts are available and the car can be returned to “stock” with ease. The rear difuzzer is smoothed and painted the body color. It just looked unfinished and it really made a big difference. While they were doing that he had a Borla A-Tac cat back exhaust installed, with an X pipe. It needed to sound like a Camaro, not a sewing machine. After that the roll bar was installed. With the top down, it looked like it needed to look “tougher”, and now it looks really much better than before.

The rims were exclusive on the car. The polish that was done it extremely nice but they didn’t accent the cars colors. The Amber interior would benefit from a gold center mesh rim. The owner got ahold of Forgeline Racing and told them what he wanted to do. Not only a “one off” rim, but a center lock rim. They make a custom kit that eleminates the lug nuts. They are very light, very cool and over $2,200, each. While that was going on, the Eibach Pro springs were installed to lower the car 1 1/2 inches, all around.

There was something bothering about the front grille. There was no accent and looked like most other Camaro’s. This guy ordered the Heritage grille and had it painted the matte gray that the windshield frame came with, another big difference in appearance. The windows got the latest 3M tint applied, not too dark , just right. The engine is left stock. It’s hard to return a car to original if you start doing motor work. It’s a really rare car! The car has 960 miles on it. That from going to some car shows and the Saturday morning car club meets. That is an average of 1.7 miles per day but is no “daily”. This is a great car to add to a collection or as a display for a car audio company! Via: musclevehicles.com

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1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Six Pack

This was one badass car that put out 425 horsepower. This has great lines and looks like one very smooth car from front to rear. For an additional fee you could get the hood scoops and really stand out.

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Brainy Facts

#15 Sexual pursuit area

The male brain has a sexual pursuit area that is 2.5 times larger than in the female brain. This only makes us wonder what that extra size comes at the expense of?

#14 Frontal lobe

Humans do not have the largest brain of any animal, but we do have the largest frontal lobe. Many scientists think this the frontal lobe (red in image below) is the best indicator of intelligence for this reason.[Via:]

#13 Anomia

There is a term for when a word is “on the tip of your tongue,” but you can’t quite remember it. It is called anomia. Which sounds like a disease, so you might be able to net unexpected pity points if you break this one out with your friends![Via:]

#12 Chemical reactions

There are more than 100,000 chemical reactions occurring within the brain every second. Wow, it’s no wonder scientists have such a hard time figuring out what exactly is going on in there![Via:]

#11 Light bulbs

While awake, a human brain can generate enough energy to power a light bulb (between 10-23 watts). Hence that old cartoon stereotype of a light bulb turning on whenever someone gets an idea.[Via:]

#10 Fattest organ

The human brain is the fattest organ in the body, consisting of at least 60% fat. That it’s fatter than the stomach- the thing that stores and processes fats in the body- really says something about how important it is![Via:]

#9 Brain pain

When you have headaches, it’s not your brain that’s hurting- you brain has no pain receptors itself. It simply emulates the pain being felt in other parts of the body with it’s mirror neurons.[Via:]

#8 Black and white dreams

About 12% of people dream in black and white. We have to wonder if all of their dreams are like old movies?[Via:]

#7 Overnight

Humans grow faster at night because the brain’s pituitary gland, releases a growth hormone at night while a person sleeps. This being the case, it the phrase “it happened overnight,” actually has some validity![Via:]

#6 268 mph

Information travels to and is processed by the brain at speeds up to 268 mph. Speeds may vary because of the different shapes of neurons within the body.[Via:]

#5 Smell

The sense of smell connects to the part of the brain that also controls emotions and memories. This is why smells often evoke strong memories.[Via:]

#4 Tickling

Ever wondered why it doesn’t have the same effect when you tickle yourself? Brain scientists have identified the cerebellum as the part of the brain that prevents us from tickling ourselves.[Via:]

#3 Stress

Long-term exposure to stress kills brain cells with hormones that are meant to be active only for a short period of time in emergencies. Always be sure to balance out your work with some break time![Via:]

#2 Ivan Turgenev

The heaviest known normal human brain belonged to the Russian Writer Ivan Turgenev, weighing in at 4.43 pounds. This is more than a pound heavier than the average male brain![Via:]

#1 Toddlers

Humans have more brain cells at the age of two than at any other time of their lives. What happens then, is the brain kills off the cells it deems unnecessary for the future. When people are telling you that the first couple years of a kid’s life are their most important, they aren’t really lying! [Via:]

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10 Sure signs she’s flirting

No.10 She’s chatting up your friend but keeps her eyes on you

I’m about to introduce you to a really ridiculous thing called The Cheeseburger Principle. Think about when you are hanging out with your friend and you see your friend eating a cheeseburger. Even if you are trying really hard not to eat meat or something, just by watching him eat that burger it makes you want it even more. Right? OK, so some terrible advice columnist took this so-called “principle” and applied it to flirting. So, yes. It is true. Sometimes a woman will flirt with your friend just to try to entice you, but she’ll make sure it’s always within your vision and direct most of the energy toward you. I’m not a fan of this. I think it’s backward, game-playing nonsense, but some people play this card.via: askmen.com

No.9 She keeps walking by

If it seems like she continues to walk by with apparently no sense of why she’s there, she’s there for you. She’s trying to get you to notice her with this obvious sign she’s flirting, and you need to say something endearing. By walking past repeatedly, perhaps out of her way, she’s telling you she wants your attention, but she’s making you work for it.via: askmen.com

No.8 She draws attention to her mouth

A woman’s mouth can be extremely seductive, and we’re fully aware of this fact. Some of the effective signs she’s flirting are: applying lip gloss, running her finger across her lip or using the straw in her cocktail instead of just sipping from the glass. There is a tremendous amount of flirtatious energy tied up in a woman’s lips. Lips are flirting tools that are both potent and effective.via: askmen.com

No.7 She singles you out

If a woman finds a way to get you away from the rest of the social gathering you may be in, whether that is a crowded bar of unfamiliar people or an intimate dinner party of friends, she is trying to tell you she wants to be alone with just you. We will use really odd excuses to get you alone sometimes, so don’t be thrown off by the unconventional nature of the request. If you are into it, go for it.via: askmen.com

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No.6 She mimics your body movements

For some reason, when human beings are interested or infatuated with each other, they begin to pick up certain traits from the other person. If she’s mimicking your mannerisms — the way you hold a drink or the way you’re sitting — she may very well be interested in gaining your attention. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, after all.via: askmen.com

No.5 She plays with her hair

While relatively simple and commonplace, in the right hands, a woman’s hair is a versatile weapon. When trying to get your attention, she may twirl her hair or let it cascade in front of one eye, in an attempt to create a sense of come-hither mystery.via: askmen.com

No.4 She touches you

If a woman is talking with you, casually at a party or a bar, and she finds a reason to touch you (that is not breaking her fall or punching you in the face), she is sending you a big, fat signal. This is the oldest, most obvious trick in the book. When she reaches out and lightly touches your forearm or shoulder, hand or wrist, you know you have a live one. You need to reciprocate because there are few clearer signs she can provide.via: askmen.com

No.3 She makes eye contact

Just like birds are attracted to shiny things and fly toward them, people tend not to be able to look away from something they find interesting and attractive. You can feel when a woman is eyeing you. She’s not always going to come up and talk to you, but if she keeps giving glances in your direction, glance back and see if anything connects.via: askmen.com

No.2 She enters your personal space

Personal space, by definition, is where others are not. When a woman enters this space, say, brushing past you with a glance and a smile, she’s inviting a response with this sure sign she’s flirting. The caliber and character of her invasion will give you cues as to how you should respond.via: askmen.com

No.1 She approaches you to talk

Her approach is her strongest flirting card. It allows her to maintain eye contact, play with her hair, lightly touch you and mimic your mannerisms, among other flirting techniques. If she has come over to talk to you, she wants to know what you’re all about. It’s the first step in an interview process called dating.via: askmen.com

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Hard to Compute: Tech Facts

#15 Internet couples

One out of every eight married couples in 2011 met on the internet. After all, why bother working your way through the dating pool when you can filter out potential significant others a la Google Advanced Search?

#14 Facebook hackers

Facebook will pay you at least $500 if you can find out a way to hack the site. In fact, they frequently pay much more- the reason being that they want to find all of the possible weaknesses in their system so they can be patched up.

#13 Amazon

Amazon now sells more e-books than print books. Alas, more bad news for all you old-fashioned types out there, with book stores closing left and right. Oh well. Buy a Kindle!

#12 Google searches

Google handles about 1 billion search queries per day, releasing some 200 tons of carbon dioxide in the process. Bet you didn’t think your desire to learn more about the Harlem Shake phenomenon would leave a carbon footprint, did you?

#11 17 billion

By the end of 2012, it is estimated that there were 17 billion devices connected to the internet. That’s around 2 and a half times as many devices as there are people on Earth!

#10 80% of downloads

Of the 13 million music files available online, 52,000 songs account for 80% of the downloads. We feel like there’s an “Occupy” joke in here somewhere….

#9 Garages

HP, Google, Microsoft, and Apple were all started in garages. The fact that they are all now (obviously) household names just proves the old adage that big things can come in small packages.

#8 Video games vs DVDs

Since 2008, video games have outsold DVD movies. Is gaming really becoming that ingrained in our society? Is a combination of pirating and Netflix making DVDs obsolete? Our bet is that it’s both.

#7 Spam

“Spam” accounts for 60 percent of all emails sent. In fact, according to Google, one-third of all Gmail servers are filled with spam. This includes ads for shady companies, discounts on pills that don’t really work, letters from Arab sheikhs, etc.

#6 eBay transactions

On eBay, there are an average of $680 worth of transactions taking place each second. Fun fact: A woman once tried to sell her soul on eBay for $2000. Yeah.

#5 Laptops vs notebooks

70% of college students use computers rather than notebooks to take notes during lectures. After all, it’s faster and it comes equipped with the internet, so you can just watch viral videos when things get too boring.

#4 Internet traffic

Internet traffic is growing at the rate of fifty or sixty percent a year, according to a study by the University of Minnesota. You know what more people online means, right? Yep, more people posting pictures of their cats. Sigh.

#3 Typists

On an average work day, a typist’s fingers travel 12.6 miles. Despite this startling number, we have to imagine that they do NOT count this towards their cardiovascular exercise for the day.

#2 Blinking

The average computer user blinks 7 times per minute; the average rate of blinks per minute is 20. You’ve often heard that computer screens hurt our eyes- well, this is part of the reason.

#1 Google’s electricity usage

Google uses an estimated 15 billion kWh of electricity per year, more than most countries. However, they offset this by generating their own energy through solar panels!


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PAL-V has come out with the first flying car

I’m not psyched at all when I hear about electric cars of the future but I was freaking exciting when I’ve heard that there’s a Dutch company called PAL-V (which stands for Personal Air & Land Vehicle) that has designed and already tested the first viable flying car that meets all regulations for both flying and driving which is called PAL-V One.

We’ve been dreaming of flying cars ever since we were little kids and watched our first science fiction movie and finally there’s a company that really wants to turn this into reality. A flying car would be the ultimate vehicle to go wherever and whenever, avoiding traffic jams, busy highways, crossing over lakes, rivers or mountains like an eagle. Then you’ll just land and drive to your final destination.

The PAL-V One combines within one vehicle the freedom and excitement of flying like a bird in the sky with the choice of driving with breathtaking performances on the roads and highways. It looks like a small helicopter but it’s actually an ultra slim and aerodynamic three wheeled car and gyroplane that can take off like any helicopter.

It’s apparently cleared to fly below 4,000 feet so there’s no commercial air traffic interference and it’s equipped with a powerful gasoline engine that could take it to flying and driving speeds of 112 mph. If that’s not truly awesome then I don’t know what is.. The first tests went great and in the next years we might even see this one on the streets. Gotta start raising money.

 

Source: Brosome

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DTV SHREDDER

The description of the incredibly cool new DTV Shredder really says it best, “This next generation all-terrain vehicle is a snarling cross between a skateboard, a motocross bike and a panzer tank“. Just stand on it like you would a skateboard, hit the throttle and prepare to be propelled by two enormous tank treads at speeds up to 30 mph over rugged terrains like sand, dirt, mud, water, snow and rocks with ease.

No, we still don’t have hoverboards yet in the 21st century, but this powerful dual tracked vehicle (DTV) will definitely get you around wherever you may roam in the meantime. Check out the video below to see it in action.

Note: Please wear a helmet.

DTV SHREDDER

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