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Denton Record-Chronicle
Automotive
SECTION C
A CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
SECTION OF DENTON
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Saturday
April 9, 2016
ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT
CAR TALK
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Dear Car Talk: I love my new Pri-
us C, but the headrest pushes my
head and shoulders forward. It's real-
ly bad, and my posture really gets
messed up, as the new headrests are
somehow tilted forward and can't be
straightened. Is there a solution to fix
that? - Jeannette
Car Talk: Have you considered a
hacksaw?
It's annoying, isn't it? You can't
drive very well if your head is being
pushed down and forward, and all
you can see are the floor mats.
Here's the problem, Jeannette.
The closer the headrest is to your
head (preferably touching it), the
more effective it is at preventing a
serious neck injury if you're rear-
ended. That's why automakers err on
the side of angling them too far for-
ward rather than too far back.
I've seen some people with this
complaint remove the headrest and
simply turn it around and reinsert it
so that it's protruding backward in-
stead of forward. But there are two
potential problems with that: First,
because you've turned the notches
in the posts around, you can no lon-
ger adjust the headrest for height.
And, more importantly, the headrest
can be too far back. If it ends up more
than 2 inches from the back of your
head, it won't prevent neck injuries.
So that's the crucial measurement.
Here are several other things you
can try: First, try adjusting the seat-
back to recline a little bit more. By
moving it back, you'll also move the
headrest back.
If you find that that puts the head-
rest in the correct position but now
the seatback doesn't provide enough
support (since it's also crucial for
protecting your back and neck in a
rear-end collision), you can try put-
ting a firm cushion on the seatback.
Look for one that's the length of the
seatback, so it provides support
from bottom to top.
And again, remember, you want
the headrest to be no more than 2
inches from the back of your head --
preferably closer, or touching.
Another thing you can try is vis-
iting your dealer. Ask if there are oth-
er Toyota headrests that fit your car.
It's possible that a headrest from an-
other Toyota is slightly smaller or
thinner, or sits at a slightly different
angle. Again, the key is to find one
that allows you to comfortably rest
your head against it, or very close to
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The 2017 Camaro ZL1 is poised to challenge the most advanced performance cars in the world in any measure.
Camaro ZL1 is one bad dude
By Casey Williams
Chevrolet has been slow-trickling
out the latest generation of Cama-
ros, but that trickle comes to an ex-
plosive roar. It was only time before
the bowtie group dropped a version
of the Corvette ZRl’s supercharged
V8 into the Camaro for a next-gener-
ation ZL1. Any way you look at it, or
tap the throttle, it is one bad dude -
able to get you to work and tear up
tracks all with one ride.
“The Camaro ZL1 is designed to
excel at everything,” said Mark
Reuss, executive vice president of
Global Product Development. “It’s a
2+2 coupe offering incredible perfor-
mance - acceleration, handling and
braking - with the highest levels of
technology and perfect chassis
damping, making it suitable for ev-
eryday driving. It will compare well
to any sports coupe, at any price and
in any setting.”
That’s a bold statement, but
Chevrolet has the car to back it up.
Anybody who says the best muscle
cars were built in the ‘60s and 70s
needs to remove their sunglasses.
You’re looking at the most wicked
Chevrolet muscle car ever to roll out
factory fresh.
Why not start with the power-
train? Butt-kicking acceleration
comes from a new supercharged
6.2-liter V8 engine delivering 640
horsepower and 640 lb.-ft. of torque.
Splendid, and drivers can route all
that power through a six-speed man-
to cool the engine. Ground affects
aid high-speed stability. Sure, and it
just looks cool!
“The design supports the Camaro
ZLl’s exceptional performance and
does so with compelling style,” said
John Mack, Camaro exterior design
manager. “From every angle, the ele-
ments coalesce to give the car a pur-
poseful, super aggressive attitude.”
Slide inside to go for a ride. De-
signers advanced the previous-gen-
eration Camaro’s interior by blend-
ing the car’s center controls with
Corvette’s sophisticated electronics.
Behind the sexy steering wheel is an
electronic display for vehicle perfor-
mance. Apple Carplay and Android
Auto make connecting iThings more
intuitive.
In ZLltrim, drivers enjoy standard
Recaro front seats and a sueded flat-
bottom steering wheel and shift
knob. Chevrolet’s Performance Data
Recorder lets you review track laps
and share your exploits with friends.
It’s still a bunker when you care to
look to the sides, so keep looking
ahead.
It doesn’t matter if you get it in
coupe or convertible body styles, but
I know I’d love hearing that engine
and exhaust with the top down. If
you’re looking for comparisons, dial
up the Ford Shelby GT350R, Nissan
GT-R, or Dodge Challenger Hellcat.
Sales begin in early 2017.
The Chevrolet lineup is available
at Denton’s James Wood AutoPark.
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The interior of the Camaro ZL1 is driver-focused.
ual transmission with active rev
matching or an all-new 10-speed au-
tomatic. The transmission helps the
engine stay at optimal revs for per-
formance or efficiency, depending
on driving conditions.
Unlike some competitors, the Ca-
maro ZL1 comes track ready without
a punishing road experience. Mag-
netic Ride Control suspension ad-
justs instantly between relatively
comfortable touring to break-neck
asphalt carving. The car also comes
with an electronic limited-slip rear
differential, dual mode exhaust, Cus-
tom Launch Control for clean get-
aways, and Driver Mode Selector to
configure the powertrain and chas-
sis for varying conditions. Goodyear
Eagle FI Supercar tires, Brembo disc
brakes, and 20-inch forged alumi-
num wheels do their part - as do 11
heat exchangers to keep everything
cool under strenuous driving condi-
tions.
“Driving the Camaro ZL1 is best
described as ‘fast with finesse,’” said
Reuss. “It is beautifully balanced,
with perfect damping and isolation
for optimal performance and driver
confidence in virtually any situation
- from Pacific Coast Highway to Wil-
low Springs to Pomona.”
Styling blends beauty with func-
tion. The car looks studly, flaunting
wickedly black lower ground affects,
shaker-style hood, and rear wing. It
looks like an F-22 fighter jet mashed
with a classic American muscle car. I
guess that’s about right. But, the
styling is not just for show. Body
shapes were honed during more than
100 hours of wind-tunnel testing and
on-track driving. The gaping lower
air inlet looks menacing, but was
shaped to direct huge volumes of air
2017 Nissan GT-R channels refined style, power
it.
We know people who were un-
happy with the headrests on their
Prius C's, and swapped them for
headrests from the regular Prius. But
be warned: Those little things are a
lot more expensive than you'd ever
imagine.
So see if your dealer will be nice
enough to let you remove the head-
rests from some other cars on the lot
and try them in your car. If you find
one that you can live with, you can
ask the parts department what it
charges for one. And when you re-
vive yourself, you can try searching
on eBay for a used one.
Or wait for the Toyota's Washing-
ton's Birthday Sale, and try to grab a
good five-year lease deal on a new
headrest. Good luck, Jeannette.
-King Features Syndicate
By Casey Williams
The Nissan GT-R may be a cult favorite, but
what a cult that worships at the altar of fast
wickedness and menacing style. For the first
time since the current generation was intro-
duced in 2007, the car goes in for refinements.
The basic body is the same, but designers
added Nissan’s trademark “V-motion” grille to
bring into the family. The grille is larger for im-
proved engine cooling and features a matte
chrome finish. A new hood sports enhanced
character lines and accompanies a new front lip
spoiler to add downforce. Side sills were pushed
out to improve airflow to the rear. Place it over
20” wheels. Nissan claims an impressive 0.26
drag coefficient.
At the heart of the GT-R is an uprated 3.8-liter
twin-turbocharged V6 engine that gains 20
horsepower and 4 Ib.-ft. of torque for a total of
565 and 467 (respectively). Engineers also tore
through the six-speed dual-clutch transmission
for smoother shifts and lower noise. Though,
whoever sits in the driver’s seat,” said Hiroshi
Tamura, chief product specialist, GT-R. “We
have continued to push its performance bound-
aries to the limit - it’s even more potent than be-
fore. At the same time, refinement has been
added to take the driving experience to an en-
tirely new level. We’re proud to bring you what
we feel is the ultimate GT-R that possesses
amazing performance, newfound civility and a
rich racing history.”
Those wishing to pony up over $100,000 for
the GT-R join an exclusive group, but it’s not dif-
ficult to understand their passion. Upgrades to
styling and performance make the 2017 GT-R all
the more desirable. Sales commence this sum-
mer.
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Nissan GT-R 2017
The Nissan lineup isavailableat Mac HaikNis-
san of Corinth.
Storm Forward!
Send comments to Casey at
AutoCasey@aol.com; follow him on YouTube
and Twitter: @AutoCasey.
you’ll hear the engine clearly through the new
titanium exhaust system with Active Sound En-
hancement.
“The new GT-R delivers a heart-pounding
driving experience at all times, on any road, for
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