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The Aurora by Oldsmobile (2001), Better in every respect
By Larry Weitzman
Seven years ago, Oldsmobile went back to its roots of 1949 when they reintroduced the V-8 engine into their mainline of automobiles again. The downsized front wheel drive 88 and 98 had V-Sixed their V-8 engines in search of economy. Olds did, however, did continue limited V-8 production in the Custom Cruiser and Cutlass Supreme Brougham. But those engines would be considered stones in comparison to the new Aurora NorthStar architecture.
Now mind you, the 3.8 liter bullet proof motor that became the top engine was no slouch, but ever since the introduction of the high performance Kettering V-8, Olds had a tradition of high performance and luxury. They were called "Rocket 88s" and they were fast.
In its introductory year, the Rocket 88s won six of nine Grand National events and was the NASCAR champ from 1949 through 1951. That engine displaced 303 cubic inches and produced 135 gross horsepower. It used a four speed "Hydramatic" transmission that used a fluid coupling instead of a torque converter. By 1955 the engine had been bored out an eight of an inch to 324 cubes and 202 gross hp at only 4,000rpm. That year the Olds Super 88 was the fastest stock car at the drag strip, turning in 0-60 times in about 9.8 seconds. I drove some of those early "hotrods" and I thought they were greased lightning.
Fast forward to 2001. The all new Aurora is the only car in the Olds model line up to offer a V-8. It isn't a ripsnorting, rumbling big bore V-8 of the 50s, but a smaller high tech unit that measures only 244 cubes. But oh, what cubes they are. This 4.0 Northstar V-8 is about as sweet as they come. It's state of the art with DOHC and 32 valves. It produces 250 net hp at 5,600 rpm and 260 pounds of net torque at 4,400 rpm. Under the old rating system of 1955 that would equate to about 325 hp and 350 pounds of torque. It makes all the right noises at all the right times, but when cruising down the highway at whatever speed you dare, it feels like an electric motor and is church mouse quiet.
This powerplant has been used in the Aurora since its introduction in 1993 as a 1994. But for 2001, it has gone through some radical changes. It sports a new low friction valve train, new pistons and combustion chambers and better emission controls. The result is improved fuel economy, lower emissions and although the power ratings are the same, the new design develops 90% of maximum torque between 2,300 and 5,600 rpm.
A modified version of this same engine, now downsized to 3.5L, is used in the Indy Racing League (IRL) and it has been dominating that circuit. In Indy form, this Aurora based V-8 develops over 650 hp at rpms that exceed 10,000 rpm (redline is 10,700).
If you think the 55 Rocket was fast at 9.8 seconds to 60, this new Aurora will knock off 0-60 all day long at under 8 seconds (it average 7.80 in timed runs). The driver of the '55 in a drag race with the Aurora would think he had left the emergency brake on. Both had four speed automatics, with the 55 shifting with neck jerking harshness while the 2001 shifts nearly imperceptibly. The 55 would be lucky to average 15 mpg, the Aurora is EPA rated at 17 mpg city/25 mpg highway and averaged near 22 mpg in my test. Both had curb weights close to 3,800 pounds. Technology is a wonderful thing.
To say that I like this new Aurora would be an understatement. The drive is through the front wheels, but torque steer is so well controlled that you soon forget that the front wheels drive the car. Passing is supercar quick with 50-70 taking less than four seconds at 3.93 seconds and passing on a steep grade will only slow that time to 5.41 seconds. The 7.8 seconds to 60 is high performance, but the passing times demonstrate just how quick the Aurora is in ordinary driving. Nail the throttle at 50 and it grabs second gear and goes like you lit up an afterburner right up to 75 plus before shifting into third.
Bringing the Olds to a halt are big four wheel discs with the fronts being ventilated. ABS is standard and they are powerful. In panic stops from about 40 mph, the Aurora could stop in about 50 feet in a perfectly straight line or could be steered to avoid an object during the stop while maintaining full control. The rear suspension's semi-trailing arm design nearly eliminates nose dive during braking. ABS is one of the most important safety advances in automobile technology in recent years.
Fuel economy averaged 21.8 mpg for the test period with a split of country driving and freeway of about 50/50. I would expect 20 mpg in El Dorado County Driving and 25-27 mpg on the highway at legal speeds. The trip computer indicated 26 mpg at a steady 70 mph. With its smallish 17.5 gallon gas tank, figure on fill ups every 400 plus miles on the highway. An interesting note that its near twin, the Aurora 3.5 DOHC V-6 has a bigger tank by a gallon.
New for 200l is the body. When the Aurora was introduced it had a rigid body with a frequency at 25 hz. The 2001 body is all new and the shape is all better. About the only carry over from the first generation is the way rear of the rear window is treated. The new front end uses two openings to help suck in cooling air. If you check out the new 360 Ferrari Modena, you will see the same trick styling. Flanking the intakes are two huge driving/fog lights. Very aggressive, yet tasteful. But the prettiest shape is that of the sharp side crease that defines this car which subtlety disappears at the "B" pillar and then continues to the tail lights and defines the rear deck of which they are a part. This body looks like a chiseled athlete.
This is a beautiful body surpassing the very pretty prior generation by a large margin. Length is down by 6 inches to 199.3, but wheelbase was only shorten about an inch and a half to 112.2 inches, the same wheelbase of the Buick Le Sabre, Cadillac Seville and other GM products. Width has been pared to 72.9 inches, down about two inches. There have been improvements in NVH to make the structure feel like a block of granite.
On the Ponderosa Road washboard, the ride was firm but smooth as the solid body allowed the high tech fully independent suspension to do its job absorbing everything Ponderosa could dish out. Up front are low friction MacPherson struts and in the rear are semi-trailing arms with links to control alignment improving stability under high cornering loads. In the two 90 degree bumpy corners, the Aurora track perfectly and smoothly at speeds well beyond "normal".
In the twisties of Green Valley, Cold Springs and Highway 49, the Aurora was smooth, tight and confident. Steering had excellent off and on center feel with only a hint of torque wiggle only noticeable when nailing the throttle in a slow tight corner and getting a first gear downshift. Turning circle is a moderate 40.0 feet. Tighter would be better.
Pushed hard, the Aurora would exhibit moderate understeer, but never fear, because this Aurora comes with standard Precision Control System or PCS. It uses sensors to monitor steering angle, wheel speed, lateral acceleration, a yaw sensor and a hydraulic control unit that compares the turning angle of the car to the turn inputs in the steering wheel. If there is a difference, the system applies braking to the appropriate wheel to bring the vehicle under control without the driver ever knowing, except for an annunciator light on the panel signaling the driver. The system is seamless in its operation. All speed traction control which uses torque reduction and braking is also standard.
Standard wheels are 17X7.5 inch alloys that are shod with high performance 235/55H rated Michelin MXV4s. That's some serious rubber on the road. With a 62.3 inch track, front and rear, the Aurora has the perfect recipe for fun motoring. I wish this would have been my father's Oldsmobile when I turned 16.
On the highway, the ride is sublime, with just the right amount of firmness without any float. Expansion joints, bumps and dips are not allowed to enter the cabin and the same goes for road noise and wind. It makes a superb road car, able to gobble up hundreds of miles without any fatigue for the driver or any of its lucky passengers.
Inside is one of the nicest cabins you'll find anywhere. The dash is all dense, soft touch material. But Olds has created a cockpit atmosphere, with a driver's binnacle containing a large speedo and tach left and right flanked by a smaller temp and fuel gauge. The vertical center stack is integrated, not only into the center console, but into the driver's binnacle and angled toward the driver. Every control is visible and easy to use. This is one of the slickest cockpits in any luxury sedan. You will be making up excuses for road trips.
The radio with comes standard with a CD/cassette, six speakers and has plenty of power. What comes out is excellent. The AC is electronic and dual zone.
The center console has a notchy to use gated shifter with an oval chrome surround. Chrome surrounds are also used as instrument bezels. A nice use of highly polished burl walnut finishes off a very warm and tasty interior.
The front seats are done in leather and with 8-way power including a power lumbar control and memory are very comfortable and supportive. The rear seating area offers plenty of room for two, but I wouldn't want to be the guy in the middle if an odd person is being transported. A trunk pass through is standard.
Now for the good news. Real wood doesn't cost all that much. The 4.0 V-8 Aurora stickers for $34,644 plus $670 for the trucker. There was a #339 price increase on July 14, so if you can find one with the old sticker, consider yourself lucky.
There are only a few options available, the most expensive being a $1,095 moon roof. I recommend the heated seats for $345 and the $460, 12 disc changer. The Bose radio is nice, but it costs $500 and the white diamond paint is $395. I did like the chrome wheels, but they are not cheap at $800. With the heated seats, special paint and chrome wheels, your in at under $37,000. For the radio and 12 pack add about a grand.
Everything else is standard including things like moisture sensing windshield wipers, the PCS system, power passenger seat, leather and most every other luxury feature you could think of. This is a lot of car for the money.
Family Chevrolet, Oldsmobile and Cadillac has a good selection of this second generation Aurora. Astronaut Scott Carpenter once sold Oldsmobiles on TV. He should try the new Aurora, and he might find a new and better way to get to Cape Canaveral and almost have as much fun. I did say almost.
Specifications Price $35,314 to about $39,000 Engine 4.0L, DOHC, 32 valve V-8 250 hp @ 5,600 rpm 260 lb-ft of torque @ 4,400 rpm Redline 6.400 rpm Transmission four speed electronically controlled automatic Configuration Transverse mounted front engine front wheel drive Dimensions Wheelbase 112.2 inches Length 199.3 inches Width 72.9 inches Height 56.7 inches Weight 3,803 pounds Track (f/r) 62.3/62.3 inches Trunk Capacity 14.9 cubic feet Fuel Capacity 17.5 gallons Turning Circle 40.0 feet Brake size (f/r) 11.9X1.3 vented/11.1X0.4 inches Co-efficient of drag 0.32 Performance 0-60 7.80 seconds 50-70 3.93 seconds 50-70 uphill 5.41 seconds Top Speed Way into triple digits Fuel Economy EPA 17/25 mpg city/highway. Expect 20-22 mpg in El Dorado County and 25 plus mpg on the highway at legal speeds.


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The governing body of the council is the assembly, which meets every seven years. The assembly appoints a central committee of 150 members, which meets five times between assemblies; this committee in turn elects a 26-member executive committee. The council also has a presidium to which eight persons are appointed. The council, which has no legislative power over its member churches, provides an opportunity for its constituents to act together in matters of common concern under their common calling "to accept our Lord Jesus Christ as God and Savior." Its concerns include international relations, environmental justice, education, and mission. The Roman Catholic Church is not a member of the council but sends delegated observers to its assemblies; it has full membership on the council's Commission of Faith and Order and on its Joint Working Group.
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Thursday, April 24, 2008
Comic 415: Restraining Order
Eh. This feels close to a good comic - sort of like a funny idea but with a few spots missing. Maybe it would be better if there were some funny reason why regular restraining orders didn't work? Or some explanation for why this woman has decided to go to these great lengths in her restraining-order-filing. "Not content" doesn't do it for me.
Also the idea that someone as comically harmless as Randall Munroe could possibly require a restraining order is funny on its own. Remember, this is the man who once drew this picture:
Maybe that's supposed to be the joke? "I needed a restraining order! Ha ha! I'm a freaking computer programmer who worked for NASA! What could possibly be less threatening?"
I mean, he once wrote the words "None of the places I floated had mommies" for christ's sake.
Labels: quirky, Troubled Romance
3 comments:
- AnonymousApril 2, 2009 at 5:14 PM
A computer programmer who worked for NASA?ReplyDelete
You know else who once worked for NASA? A Nazi, that's who. Granted, I'm not sure how a restraining order can save you from a NASA kill-laser but you gotta try.
- AnonymousApril 28, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Agh, fellow anonymous. You have to employ godwin's law (kinda) so early?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 15, 2009 at 3:13 PM
Well, it's obvious. That's what every woman would want.ReplyDelete
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how can i write as code notation (like on programming languages like ansi-basic, C, pascal, etc.) all the math notations we can get from OpenOffice's Math editor? these can be functions or algoritms
I don't use OpenOffice (though it sounds good!), so could you give some examples?
"The physicists defer only to mathematicians, and the mathematicians defer only to God ..." - Leon M. Lederman
an example: standard deviation formula converted to algorithm
the formula is:
D=sqrt{sum from{i=1}to{N}(x_{i}-bar x)^{2}over{N-1}}
the algorithm in sdlBasic (http://sdlbasic.sf.net) is
'- standard deviation
dim x[n]
while 0=0
prints("Standard Deviation"):prints("")
prints("OpenOffice formula format:")
prints("D=sqrt{sum from{i=1}to{N}(x_{i}-bar x)^{2}over{N-1}}"):prints("")
prints("getting random values..."):prints("")
for i=1 to n
close #1
prints("running the formula..."):prints("")
for i=1 to n
for i=1 to n
prints("standard deviation: "+str$(d)):prints("")
my main interest is being able to convert formulas like from here: http://www.google.com/search?q=ieee+papers+pdf&sourceid=mozilla-search&start=0&start=0 to algorithm
Wow. It's been a really long time since I did any C programming, and I don't remember what Math functions are available. So, I'll give a couple simple examples in Java, which has similar syntax.
The Quadratic Formula:
public Point quadform (a, b, c) {
float plus, minus;
plus = (b^2 + Math.sqrt (2*b - 4*a*c)) / (2*a);
minus = (b^2 - Math.sqrt (2*b - 4*a*c)) / (2*a);
return new Point (plus, minus);
public double factorial (n) {
double answer = 2;
if (n > 1) { answer = factorial (n-1); }
return answer * (n-1);
This may sound really stupidly obvious, but writing algorithms of math functions is just programming. Get a book and practice. If you're having a problem with a specific function, post a specific question and we'll be happy to answer.
Last edited by ryos (2005-08-24 16:27:35)
El que pega primero pega dos veces.
thanks! :-)
In C, you can declare variable of various lengths, signed and unsigned numbers.
Some I remember are: int or integer, long, float, and double.
In C, the complicated math routines are probably in libraries that must be included with a statement like:
#include "C:\BorlandC\stdmath.c"
(I made that last line up.)
I also read that you shouldn't really hard-code paths like above, so better would be:
#include <stdmath.c>
if you can get it to work. I don't know how to configure the path that way.
Good Luck...
That sounds correct, according to my memory of C.
".net" has lots of stuff built in
Javascript has the Math object
Most languages have some math built in, but to do more complicated stuff you gotta get in to some programming.
"The physicists defer only to mathematicians, and the mathematicians defer only to God ..." - Leon M. Lederman
Here is an example from formulas i got from an ieee paper about using fractals for compressing pictures
Ieee papers normally talk about algorithms, but only formulas like this are shown - for me who are not comfrotable with math notation is very complicated to try to understand it:
are all simple to translate to code notation?
Last edited by nitrofurano (2005-09-06 09:20:28)
Math notation is all about concepts. There may or may not be an algorithm, or there could be lots of algorithms!
Being able to turn a concept (expressed in math notation) into a workable algorithm can be an interesting and challenging task! (It is like when a Scientist discovers something, then the Engineer takes over to make it workable)
And, because it is something practical you want to do, you don't have to do everything 100% accurately - speed will be important.
An example is this thread here where a method for calculating cosine is discused - it is only necessary to calculate the first few terms to get a good result.
(BTW, I can see that No 13 is a matrix multiplication, and there are algorithms (and programs) to do that.)
"The physicists defer only to mathematicians, and the mathematicians defer only to God ..." - Leon M. Lederman
all the expressions in the image can be implemented into any computer laguage
most of the formulas seem to be related with sets and matrices so they are very easy to manipulate with a computer.
thanks!!! - btw, if possible, the point is how can i get to know how can i convert these formulas into algorithms - the standard deviation i knew how to do it, but stuff like calculation integrals and all of these stuff i really don't know - my math notation knowledge got stuck in the middle of highschool, and i choosed fine-arts university, so, during a long time i don't know what is math notation, and that time i had no interest about math notation as i have now (i never thaught those would be helpful for me for picture processing)
Is any open documentation (like from dspace, wikipedia or whatever, or even bibliography) could help me on this task? or even anyone(s) from this forum can explain how each situation is used in a code notation?
really thanks, for me and all people knows the importance of this help...
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8M Superfreak rigs on a 460, I know because mine has it printed right on the sail.
Mine is an UL Superfreak which can be bagged way out for light wind.
It only has 5 battens.
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Ok...so I measured my boom...With it all the way extended, it is 219cm. Please note, that this is from one end of the boom to the other and does not take into account the mast holder (not sure what that is called).
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As a 210 lb beginner, you don't have a chance to plane in wind of at most 15 mph with any sail you'd want to uphaul. So there is no reason whatsoever to go for a large or heavy sail. For just cruising around in light wind, a sail in the 6.5-7.0 range that you were originally thinking of would be a great choice. A 7.5 or larger would only be harder to uphaul.
You mentioned the Gaastra Pilot 6.5. I own one and love it. I bought mine a couple of years back after using it almost every day in Bonaire, light wind or planing conditions. The Pilot is very light, which is great for light wind cruising or light wind freestyle. If you like lake cruising in light winds, you may soon discover and like light wind freestyle. Some of the basic tricks like clew first sailing and backwinded sailing are essential skills for jibes and tacks, and will help you when you think about learning to plane. A lighter 5-batten sail like the Pilot will be a lot more fun than a heavier 6 or 7 batten sail.
IMO, the Pilot also packs a surprising amount of power for early planing. I can plane on the Pilot 6.5 in 14 knots on a 110 l freestyle board, but I'm "only" 190 lb, and reasonably good at planing early. But then, you might switch to your kite when the wind picks up...
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The boom must be so old the numbers have worn off, how long is your extension?
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All I would say is that I weigh 170 and can uphaul a 7.5 like nothing. I don't enjoy uphauling my 9.5 but it is no problem unless I am using it in conditions too windy for it anyway. I wouldn't really worry about the uphaul-ability of the sail unless you are not very strong for your weight which I doubt - you should have no problem uphauling anything that will fit on that mast. If it is for you and not so much for people smaller than you, as others have said, go big if you are going to try to plane, if not then something in the 6.5 range would probably be good for your mast and boom.
I first got planing on a longboard with a 4.4 (the only sail I owned - a freebie) on my lake one day in a storm, it was the start of the addiction for me.
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beaglebuddy wrote:
At 210 lbs windsurfing will be more of a challenge than for someone who weighs 150 lbs because your gear will need to be so much bigger, when you add lack of wind to the equation it won't be a lot of fun.
The challenge is really because gear is harder to find used and more expensive, like larger cars... The gear itself is proportional to our weight and strength, so the fun factor is still there for us. The problem I get is that I often follow the trend and get on the water with sails too small...
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@beaglebuddy - Yeah, there are no numbers on the boom and it looks really old. It's purple and yellow and has HPL written on it but that's it.
The mast base is a Chinook...can't find the model # but it is 41.59cm long.
@boardsurfr - Glad to hear you like the Pilot because I can get a 6.5m right now at a really great price. The only problem is that it looks like the mast base for the 6.5 is 430 and the imcs is 21. Not quite sure what luff means but it is 452 and the head is fixed. Will that work with my current mast? They have a 7.0m sail that works on a 460 mast and the imcs is 25 but it doesn't appear to be on sale.
OBTW, I had read some reviews of people questioning the durability of the Pilot. I am pretty careful with my equipment but being a beginner I know I'm gonna end up dropping the sail a few times.
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The luff is the total length of the mast and extension when rigged and downhauled correctly, for instance, sail says the luff is 470 this means you would likely use a 460 mast and set the extension for 10 CM, 460 + 10 = 470.
You could also use a 430 with extension set at 40 CM but the sail might not set right because the smaller the mast the more flexy it is so you need to follow the recommendation printed on the sail.
If the luff is 452 it can't work with a 460 mast unless you had an adjustable top strap and could have the top of the mast sticking up above the sail. Also most extensions have a minimum setting around 6-10 CM
For sailing in light wind you will want the stiffest mast because this will make the back of the sail (the leach) set tighter which will keep the top of the sail from twisting off as much and spilling off the excess wind
Keep looking on craigslist and something should come up eventually. Don't buy any old junk.
As for durability there is one sail that stands above all the others, the standard Superfreak, it's made of dacron fabric not a plastic film. They also make a UL Superfreak that is made of kite material, UL's can be bagged way out for ultra light wind.
Plastic film sails will eventually fall apart from UV sun damage, I read somewhere if you left them sitting out in the sun all day all the time they would fall apart in about a year.
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Your boom is likely so old the clamp doesn't articulate.
Meaning that once clamped to the mast the rest of the boom will not pivot up and down so you are stuck with clamping the boom to only one spot on the mast.
This could be a bit of a problem because you are so tall, at your height the boom should be near the top of the sleeve cut out in the sail. When the boom is too low it makes it harder to hang from the boom amongst other things.
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Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 3:35 pm
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lunchbox, a 6.5 Pilot with a fixed head won't work on a 460 mast. You may find one with an adjustable top that's on sale, though, with a bit of googling. The adjustable head will allow you to use the 460 mast. The 460 will be stiffer, but that can work
you in light winds, as beaglebuddy pointed out. It should work well enough in higher winds, too - the extra stiffness might even be an advantage for someone over 200 lb.
The Pilot is a monofilm sail, and will not be as durable as an x ply or dacron sail. But I have had my 6.5 for about 2 1/2 years now, and used it for 54 sessions. Perhaps half of them where light wind, which usually means freestyle, and quite a few were day-long sessions (e.g. during ABK camps). The sail is still looking great. I have had similar Gaastra sails for about 8 years. I have no need to always have the newest gear, but sails due improve quite a bit over such long periods. I don't think replacing sails every 5-8 years is excessive. If you're planning on using the same sail for 20 years, another sail may be a better option (although I have seen some mono film sails that were about this old, and were used often - but those seem to be mostly World Sails).
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