Boulder Tribute – Ryan Ford – (Colorado Parkour, APEX Movement, American Parkour, The Tribe)

The past 4 years of my life were spent going to college at CU Boulder in Boulder, Colorado. It was a fantastic experience living there, but I never filmed much of my training there. I spent the last few months of my stay in Boulder this summer filming this video for a couple reasons. I did not make this video to show all my biggest, best, crazy stuff to impress you. Rather, I wanted to show everyone how beautiful Boulder, Colorado is but more importantly, I wanted to remember all the great times I had training in Boulder during my college years. Every clip in this video is significant in some kind of way, whether it was a funny bail I had, a mental barrier I overcame, a favorite place I trained at, or some other crazy story I experienced. Ask me about some of them and I may (or may not) tell you! I hope you all enjoy! www.apexmovement.com http www.americanparkour.com http

Fisher Honda

Fisher Honda’s Contact Information:
6025 Arapahoe Road
Boulder, CO 80306
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Phone: 888-718-4679
Web site: http://www.fisherauto.com

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Fisher Honda Family owned and operated in Boulder Colorado. Serving Denver, Westminster, Arvada, Thornton, Broonfield, and all the Denver Metro area. We offer great values on new Chevrolets and Hondas. We also offer fully inspected and certified pre-owned vehicles at value prices. Visit Fisher Honda today.

Stapp Interstate Toyota

More Information About Stapp Interstate Toyota

At Stapp Interstate Toyota, our goal is simple. We want to be the best Denver Toyota dealer in Colorado. We know that car shoppers want low prices and superior service when searching for Toyota cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans in Denver.

Our no-nonsense way of selling vehicles is what our customers want. Whether you are looking for Frederick Prius, Boulder Highlander, or Loveland Tundra, we want to be your first option amongst all of the Denver Toyota dealers.

There are hundreds of Colorado new car dealerships. Today’s automotive marketplace offers more choices than ever before. Denver new Toyota dealers like Stapp Interstate Toyota want you to consider a new Toyota for one reason – they offer the best new car value in Colorado. Pound for pound, dollar for dollar, nothing stacks up to a Denver Toyota.

We are one amongst many Colorado Toyota dealers, but we are the only one you need.

Stapp Interstate Toyota Business hours

* Mondays: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
* Tuesdays: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
* Wednesdays: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
* Thursdays: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
* Fridays: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
* Saturdays: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Stapp Interstate Toyota’s Contact Information:
8019 Raspberry Way
Frederick, CO 80504
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Phone: 303-776-1743
Web site: http://www.interstatetoyota.com

Review: Acura TSX

By Russ Heaps - MyCarData

You have to start somewhere. For luxury marques that usually means offering at least one automobile that is affordable enough to lure first-time luxury buyers into the brand. Often compromises are made to achieve that entry-level price point. Those compromises take many forms such as simply putting lipstick on a model from a sister division; using smaller, less sophisticated engines; or offering fewer standard amenities. No matter the avenue taken, an image problem often results. That’s where the last generation Acura TSX found itself. Although a perfectly capable automobile, it was never completely convincing as an Acura. Acura redesigned the TSX for 2009 with a goal of making it a better fit within the family. For the most part, it was successful.

Rare is the redesign that doesn’t involve upsizing. No doubt there is some psychological explanation for it, but typically we equate bigger with better. Why else would nearly every new generation of a vehicle be bigger than those that have gone before? In the case of the redesigned TSX, super sizing is a better description of its growth spurt than just upsizing. The distance between wheels on the same axle (track) is wider by 2.6 inches while the wheelbase stretches an extra 1.4 inches. Its exterior is 2.2 inches longer and 3 inches wider than last year’s version. It is also about half an inch taller at the roofline. Marginally larger, luggage capacity is up from 12.6 cu.-ft. to just over 13 cu.-ft. It should follow that such increases in iron would translate into a hefty weight gain, but not so much for the TSX. Curb weight is up less than 150 pounds to 3,486.

Gone are the rather vanilla styling cues, replaced by a more sculpted lines. The grille includes the familial chrome knife-blade. A defined beltline runs from the chiseled front fender blister along the side continuing up to the trunk lid and around to the other side. Generally creases replace the soft corners on the previous TSX. Reshaped tail lights play a part in adding to the more upscale appearance.

Inside, Acura retained the dual-pod layout up front. The basic flow of the dashboard remains as well; however, the new look relies less on bright accents. The mix of materials is more sophisticated and elegant. A dizzying array of buttons, knobs and controls clog up the center stack. Keep the owner’s manual handy. My test TSX was the $32,775 edition that includes the Technology Package. There is also a $29,675 base version. Both models feature dual-zone automatic climate control, tilt-telescoping steering wheel, eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat, four-way power passenger seat, leather seating, power accessories, and a seven-speaker audio system with CD player, auxiliary input jack and USB port.

Well bolstered, the front seats snug around their occupants. The 60/40 split rear seat folds down creating more cargo space. Overall the interior space is generous and all but the tallest rear-seat passengers should be quite comfortable.

For the $3,100 premium the Technology Package commands, comes not only the same navigation system as higher-priced Acuras with real-time traffic and weather, but it also includes an advanced Elliot Scheiner-designed 10-speaker surround sound system with a six-disc CD changer, eight-inch subwoofer and voice recognition. XM satellite radio is also included in the package. In this XM application there is a note feature that allows you to store the name, 10 seconds of the song, the XM station on which it appeared and a time stamp for up to 30 songs. So if you hear a song you want to remember, you just hit a button and it’s saved for future recall.

Despite its larger size, the new TSX retains its athleticism. Once again this is achieved through a superbly matched powertrain and a well-balanced suspension. A new four-banger powers the TSX. Displacement is the same 2.4-liters, but horsepower is down four ponies to 201. Peak torque is up a few pound feet, but it arrives earlier in the rpm band for improved mid-range power. Available for hustling engine output to the front wheels is either a six-speed manual or a no-extra-charge five-speed automatic transmission. The automatic has a manual mode with steering wheel-mounted shift paddles. Fuel economy is essentially unchanged with an EPA rating of 20 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway for the manual. The automatic gains two additional mpg on the highway.

Acura has built more strength into the frame and body. The result is not only a quieter cabin, but enhanced control. This sedan responds well to the throttle, running true on the straights and cornering with a tenacious grip. The four-wheel independent suspension is tuned more toward the handling end of the spectrum, but ride quality is still very good. The steering is light and responsive. All in all, the last TSX was fun to drive and the 2009 is no disappointment.

Here’s the bottom line: If you liked the 2008 TSX, you will like the redesigned 2009. It is still priced right, fun to drive and shares the Acura cachet. And unlike the previous generation, it seems more at home in the Acura family.

Review: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee – Busts Down Walls

By Casey Williams - MyCarData

Not two days after Jeep unveiled the next-generation 2011 Grand Cherokee at the New York Auto Show, the autorazzi are jumping all over themselves to criticize Chrysler’s supposed lack of timing given the pressure from Washington to build tiny little greenmobiles. OK, but when you’ve already spent a billion bucks to develop a great SUV that remains popular with Jeep customers, it makes more sense. Not everybody wants to drive a compact hybrid. If you’re going to drive an SUV, choose the original.

Although it pushes through the air with a smoother face and is more fetching with sculpted bodysides, you’ll instantly recognize the Grand Cherokee for what it is – whether it rides on standard 17” wheels or optional 18” and 20” alloys. Lights are flush-swept into the bodysides while chrome detailing around the windows, doorhandles, and mirrors adds class. Interiors were also completely re-designed to provide 4” more rear seat legroom with reclining seatbacks and a much more upscale ambience.
Said Ralph Gilles, V.P. of Design, at the vehicle’s introduction, “Following in the footsteps of our all-new 2009 Dodge Ram, our all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee is another proud graduate of our Advanced Interior Design Studio. We achieved a world-class interior by using fine materials and maintaining a laser-attention to details.”

Engineers paid attention to chassis and powertrain details. Thanks to an all-new “Pentastar” 3.6-litre V6 engine with variable valve timing that delivers 280 HP and 260 lb.-ft. of torque, fuel economy is up 11%. If even more power trips your equation, a 360-HP 5.7-litre HEMI V8 will remain. Properly equipped, the Grand Cherokee will be capable of towing 7,400 lbs.

QuadraLift™ air suspension rises 4.5” from park to maximum clearance for serious off-road adventures while a four-wheel independent suspension system provide the on-highway feel of a sport sedan. Activated by a console switch, the Selec-Terrain™ system pre-chooses five settings (Auto sand/mud, sport, snow, rock) for optimum traction and ground clearance (raises suspension as appropriate). Recent Grand Cherokees have been great all-around performers, but this is an entirely different level.

Eighteen years and over 4 million vehicles have passed since Jeep launched the original Grand Cherokee by busting through the front glass wall of Detroit’s Cobo Hall. Still built in Detroit, the 2011 Grand Cherokee will also bust down the walls between luxury sedan, rock-climbing pro, and those who wish to criticize it.