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Comment on Shadetree mechanics by Gollum

Gollum — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:13:50 +0000

When you consider MPG to HP ratings though, moderns engines pull off some very impressive feats sometimes. As gimmiky as “displacement on demand” is, the MPG some of the new cars muster is impressive.

…that being said, I wish manufactures would actually work at making a REAL gas sipper today. The smart is dumb…

Comment on Stance Reply #1 – State of Stance by Gollum

Gollum — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:04:54 +0000

This is actually well written, intelligent, and most importantly a realistic reason for the people who are really into “stance” or whatever you want to call it.

Personally though, I’m still throwing in the “stance” people with those with 1000 hour restoration projects that just sit in a garage.

I buy, own, maintain, and modify cars to DRIVE them, and I mean drive the living $hiat out of them. Function over form for me everytime. But hey, my respect goes out to this guy here for at leasting knowing why he’s doing what he’s doing and sticking to it.

Comment on Why Hellaflush Sucks by Jesse

Jesse — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:51:04 +0000

Mike,

I’ve seen that video, and have to admit that I hadn’t given stance:nation a fair once-over. It’s great that you’re defending the functional cars, but they’re under attack here. The cars that I’m complaining about are the over-stretched, cut-spring’ed, dangerous vehicles that I see on the street far more often than the functional ones.

As far as the falcon goes, I’m pretty sure I mentioned that it has a few downsides that should be worked out, but it isn’t losing any chance of performing reliably in order to look cool (again, I’m not saying all stanced cars can’t perform).

Comment on Why Hellaflush Sucks by Mike

Mike — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:24:12 +0000

your a moron… I drive my “stanced, hellaflush, whatever you want to call it” car every day with no issues. I have it that way because I think it looks good. There are all kinds of cars that serve all different purposes, not everyone takes there car to the track. And not all stanced cars handle badly! There has been several cars lately that have so greatly improved there suspension to have perfect wheel fitment and also be able to haul ass around a track without rubbing at all….
case in point:
http://www.stancenation.com/2010/07/28/one-bad-texan/
http://www.awol.tv/episodes/1?episode=89

Your falcon was obviously not designed to do everything (like be able to go around a corner worth crap, like a sti or evo) and stanced cars arent designed to go up steep driveways big deal

Comment on Shadetree mechanics by Bam

Bam — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:54:37 +0000

my crx si right now, not beating on it gets anywhere from 35- 45….when i had it my lighter hf shell with a si motor i was consistently getting 40-43… i loved it, my new car i bought this morning didnt do too bad either on its 300 mile maiden voyage, ill make a post soon

Comment on Why Hellaflush Sucks by Derk Diggler

Derk Diggler — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:48:44 +0000

“Being hellaflush isnt about cosmetics it is about having very good wheel fitment, which apparently looks good”

having “good” wheel fitment when it can screw up performance but you think it looks good isn’t cosmetic?
sounds like RIIIIIICE..

as for the hobby point..yeah people have hobbies that they have fun with..a lot of them are respectable..and others are just stupid..this article is pointing out how people are having fun doing something that doesn’t make sense..its like seeing POS cars with bigass wings and pep boys racing stickers who need to grow up and stop playing with their car like its some hotwheels speedracershit with hubcaps…its embarrassing

Comment on 200,000 Miles by Matt

Matt — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:48:39 +0000

My car, a 1994 Mazda Miata has a mind blowing 234K miles on it. Still starts up every time, drives and shifts fine. The only problem is a little bit of oil burning. I know your going to ask, so yes all of the VIN numbers match on the car. That means no engine swaps and no newer tranny! I had a friend who raced a miata in SCCA SSM for two years on the stock motor with 220K miles. If thats not a tribute to the longevity of these cars… I don’t know what is.

(insert shameless self promotion ftw- my latest project has been a blog devoted to this little car)

Comment on Shadetree mechanics by Matt

Matt — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:24:43 +0000

Jesse, thats a really good point. I belief that a stock CRX HF makes 40-50mpg, don’t quote me on that. haha. But I remember being at a Washington DC car show and seeing the CRZ hybrid concept. What a joke! It’s a million pounds of complicated technology and it doesn’t even come close to a CRX. They just don’t make em’ like they used to!

Comment on Why Hellaflush Sucks by Matt

Matt — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:02:58 +0000

I would have to completely agree. Its all show, no go. Good article!

Comment on Why Hellaflush Sucks by noname

noname — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:34:07 +0000

its amazing that you post something that you hate, would’nt do it and totally have no respect for.One, its a hobby to others that love and enjoy doin it.Two, for me being in the H.F. scene for a while i have not seen or herd any disrespect and negative remark towards any other vehicle style culture. So why make this post all your doin is startin up similar old news (imports dissin muscle and muscle dissin imports).
On a personal note i drive a Honda CRX and its flushed and i love it, get off the hate drug and do your own thing and enjoy it with others that are doin the same thing you are doing. There’s no point into hating another culture that enjoys meeting up eating and talkin about the wheels, how slammed it is ect.Cause you might do the same thing but about different parts so jus chill and enjoy your Hobby and let others enjoy there’s