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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
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post this in the Blue Oval Lounge.... someone might have a copy of it.
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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:D
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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. :D
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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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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but so true lol. :D :D :D :D :D :rolleyes:
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:rolleyes: 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.. |
I found it to be very entertaining :D
weak :rolleyes: ...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!!! |
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