Why Impos Suck Letter

11-26-2002, 07:51 PM

Someone had sent me in the mail the top 10 reasons why imports suck and it was so funny but then i lost it and i have no idea where he got it. If anyone knows what im talking about or can tell me where something like that is please let me know

thanks

cyberstang5.0 · 11-27-2002, 08:30 AM

post this in the Blue Oval Lounge.... someone might have a copy of it.

WADS56 · 11-27-2002, 08:51 AM

I'm going to move this to the lounge. Please use "Windsor Power" for tech questions only. Wait a second.... I'm not a moderator

302 LX Eric · 11-27-2002, 08:58 AM

Darn, Wade! You had me going there for a minute. I thought maybe Dan promoted you to Moderator Extraordinaire while I was away.

E

0h n0 5.0 · 11-29-2002, 09:28 PM

--from carcraft.com---
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US: Stickers for contingency

THEM: Stickers for extra horsepower
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US: Keep the a low profile and letting the e.t.'s tell the story

THEM: Hoping the outrageous body kit will distract anyone from discussing e.t.'s
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US: Functional air ducts to cool the big-block

THEM: Six different "cosmetic" air dams in random locations
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US: Composite parts for light weight and aerodynamics

THEM: Composite veneer dash trim and gauges
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US: Upgrading to a 9-inch cause you keep breaking the stock rears

THEM: Realizing you built motor will keep braking half shafts forever
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US: Buying an aftermarket shifter for shorter throws

THEM: Buying an aftermarket shifter for the lighted knob
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US: Headers and 3-inch exhaust

THEM: Stock pea-shooter exhaust pipe with 5-inch tip
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US: 600 hp making for an earth-shaking street car

THEM: 600 watts per channel makes for an ear-shattering street car
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US:Tach mounted on the dash, in the driver's line of sight

THEM: Bobbing head doll mounted on the dash, in the driver's line of sight
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US: Old-tech pushrod Chevy LS6 pushing 450 hp

THEM: State-of-the-art, dual overhead cam Honda VTEC pushing 180 hp
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US: Race-class lettering on the rear window

THEM: Japanese "Honda" lettering on the rear window of a Nissan
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US: Comfy stock buckets seats on a 9-second street car

THEM: Back-breaking fiberglass racing buckets on a 17- second street car
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US: Installing a 12-point cage after breaking into the 11s

THEM: Installing a 12-point cage for more places to mount gauges
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US: Feeling the car shake from a lumpy cam

THEM: Feeling the car shake from the booming bass
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US: Leaving on the third amber light at the strip

THEM: Blowing through red light on the street
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US: Showing off a 500hp dyno sheet

THEM: Boasting that their 150hp mill makes more hp/liter
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US: Installing subframe connectors to stiffen the chassis

THEM: Connecting the subframes with neon lights
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US: Annoying blind spot caused by the cowl-induction hood

THEM: Annoying blind spots caused by limo-tinted windows and triple deck rear wing
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US: Throttle steer

THEM: Torque steer
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US: 600 hp on 92-octaine pump gas

THEM: 300 hp on $3-a-gallon 100-octane race gas
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US: 500 lb-ft of torque at 3,500 rpm

THEM: 50 lb-ft of torque at 35,000 rpm
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US: Boost gauge on a blown car, nitrous gauge on a squeezed car

THEM: Both gauges on a normally aspirated car
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US: Sideways into Third gear

THEM: Sideways to avoid high-centering on a speed bump
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
US: Tall spindle conversion for better camber gain and tire wear

THEM: Lowering 3 inches and ruining tires with 4 degrees of negative camber
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
US: Polishing tail-light lenses to bring out the red color

THEM: Installing clear taillights to bait cops
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US: Cruising and burnout contests at car shows

THEM: Disco dancing and stereo competitions at car shows
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US: Nitrous oxide

THEM: "Noss"
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US: Spending $2,000 to get a new Mustang in to the 11's

THEM: Spending $10,000 to get a Civic in the 12s
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US: Doing a short burnout to warm the tires before a pass

THEM: Weaving from side to side cause Nascar racers do it
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US: Swapping stock 14-inch wheels for 17s to clear trick brakes and suspenstion

THEM: Swapping stock 14-inch wheels for 20s despite stock brakes and suspension
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spankaveli · 11-29-2002, 09:40 PM

Crazy Horse GT · 11-29-2002, 11:10 PM

but so true lol.

0h n0 5.0 · 11-30-2002, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by spankaveli
weak

I never claimed to have written it..

jeesh.. kill the messenger...ya try to help people out..

i jus thought it was real funny coming from a well to do magazine like carcraft rather than yer typical "one brand only rags" like ford, chevy, or Mopar..

ultraflo · 11-30-2002, 04:07 AM

I found it to be very entertaining

weak

...having a friend drive your car to get a better E.T. is weak IMHO (after looking at spanky's sig)

*puts on flame suit*

yep, that was pretty good. So very true!!!

11-26-2002, 07:51 PM	#1
1989stanger Guest Posts: n/a	Why Impos Suck Letter Someone had sent me in the mail the top 10 reasons why imports suck and it was so funny but then i lost it and i have no idea where he got it. If anyone knows what im talking about or can tell me where something like that is please let me know thanks

11-27-2002, 08:51 AM	#3
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	I'm going to move this to the lounge. Please use "Windsor Power" for tech questions only. Wait a second.... I'm not a moderator __________________ 79 Hatch: NA 347, Stage 2 Canfield Heads, Victor JR. Intake, Blueprinted Holley 750 HP, Solid Roller Cam, Shooting for 10's on motor 93 LX: Tremec, dual friction clutch, fms flywheel, Hedman shorties, O/R H-pipe Ricer hater's club member #49

11-27-2002, 08:58 AM	#4
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	Mr. Moderator Darn, Wade! You had me going there for a minute. I thought maybe Dan promoted you to Moderator Extraordinaire while I was away. E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

11-29-2002, 09:28 PM	#5
0h n0 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 371	Us vs Them (from carcraft.com) --from carcraft.com--- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- US: Stickers for contingency THEM: Stickers for extra horsepower ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- US: Keep the a low profile and letting the e.t.'s tell the story THEM: Hoping the outrageous body kit will distract anyone from discussing e.t.'s ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- US: Functional air ducts to cool the big-block THEM: Six different "cosmetic" air dams in random locations --------------------------------------------------------------------------- US: Composite parts for light weight and aerodynamics THEM: Composite veneer dash trim and gauges ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- US: Upgrading to a 9-inch cause you keep breaking the stock rears THEM: Realizing you built motor will keep braking half shafts forever ------------------------------------------------------------------------- US: Buying an aftermarket shifter for shorter throws THEM: Buying an aftermarket shifter for the lighted knob ------------------------------------------------------------------------ US: Headers and 3-inch exhaust THEM: Stock pea-shooter exhaust pipe with 5-inch tip ------------------------------------------------------------------------- US: 600 hp making for an earth-shaking street car THEM: 600 watts per channel makes for an ear-shattering street car ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- US:Tach mounted on the dash, in the driver's line of sight THEM: Bobbing head doll mounted on the dash, in the driver's line of sight ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- US: Old-tech pushrod Chevy LS6 pushing 450 hp THEM: State-of-the-art, dual overhead cam Honda VTEC pushing 180 hp ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- US: Race-class lettering on the rear window THEM: Japanese "Honda" lettering on the rear window of a Nissan --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- US: Comfy stock buckets seats on a 9-second street car THEM: Back-breaking fiberglass racing buckets on a 17- second street car ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- US: Installing a 12-point cage after breaking into the 11s THEM: Installing a 12-point cage for more places to mount gauges ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- US: Feeling the car shake from a lumpy cam THEM: Feeling the car shake from the booming bass ---------------------------------------------------------------------- US: Leaving on the third amber light at the strip THEM: Blowing through red light on the street ----------------------------------------------------------------------- US: Showing off a 500hp dyno sheet THEM: Boasting that their 150hp mill makes more hp/liter -------------------------------------------------------------------------- US: Installing subframe connectors to stiffen the chassis THEM: Connecting the subframes with neon lights ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ US: Annoying blind spot caused by the cowl-induction hood THEM: Annoying blind spots caused by limo-tinted windows and triple deck rear wing --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- US: Throttle steer THEM: Torque steer ------------------------------------------------------------------- US: 600 hp on 92-octaine pump gas THEM: 300 hp on $3-a-gallon 100-octane race gas -------------------------------------------------------------------- US: 500 lb-ft of torque at 3,500 rpm THEM: 50 lb-ft of torque at 35,000 rpm --------------------------------------------------------------------- US: Boost gauge on a blown car, nitrous gauge on a squeezed car THEM: Both gauges on a normally aspirated car ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ US: Sideways into Third gear THEM: Sideways to avoid high-centering on a speed bump ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ US: Tall spindle conversion for better camber gain and tire wear THEM: Lowering 3 inches and ruining tires with 4 degrees of negative camber ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ US: Polishing tail-light lenses to bring out the red color THEM: Installing clear taillights to bait cops ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- US: Cruising and burnout contests at car shows THEM: Disco dancing and stereo competitions at car shows -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- US: Nitrous oxide THEM: "Noss" ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- US: Spending $2,000 to get a new Mustang in to the 11's THEM: Spending $10,000 to get a Civic in the 12s ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- US: Doing a short burnout to warm the tires before a pass THEM: Weaving from side to side cause Nascar racers do it --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- US: Swapping stock 14-inch wheels for 17s to clear trick brakes and suspenstion THEM: Swapping stock 14-inch wheels for 20s despite stock brakes and suspension ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- __________________ 0h n0 5.0 Alias:94five0, Vr00m, Black Shuck 1994 GT 5.0l

11-29-2002, 09:40 PM	#6
spankaveli Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gonzales, Louisiana Posts: 153	weak __________________ Old car - 87 LX Pics New car - 02 WRX Pics & Mods

11-27-2002, 08:30 AM	#2
cyberstang5.0 347ci of HORSE POWER!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,416	post this in the Blue Oval Lounge.... someone might have a copy of it.

11-29-2002, 11:10 PM	#7
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	but so true lol. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

11-30-2002, 04:07 AM	#9
ultraflo NX dealer-man Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 977	I found it to be very entertaining weak ...having a friend drive your car to get a better E.T. is weak IMHO (after looking at spanky's sig) puts on flame suit yep, that was pretty good. So very true!!! __________________ RLS Racing! 93 LX 9.20 @ 147mph 03 Mach 1 12.39 @ 116mph

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