I have to agree with Craig on the same concept. Yes! I could build a 360HP
Dakota and run from light to light but it will not do anything else. The
people in the aftermarket build cars from every aspect and have them tested
to meet the objectives. Then you a either a manufacture warranty or B2B
warranty (aftermarket with manufacture warranty). You want a car or truck
that can do the trick which the aftermarket folks claim. Not saying that
everyone cannot build a good car or truck to perform just as good as theirs.
After testing, retesting, and testing again. It is done right or they will
have a law-suit against them for false claims.
Trying to build a Camaro to outrun a Viper, I don't think so! First rule of
thumb-it has to be safe to enough to run 200MPH. Maybe the run time to
0-60MPH but try to sustain it. Which I know they don't! My Mustang will
not run beyond 165MPH.
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Steven St.Laurent
Test Engineer
Test Branch, GSD,MCTSSA
MARCORSYSCOM, US Marine Corps
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-----Original Message-----
From: Craig Baltzer [mailto:Craig.Baltzer@anjura.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 10:57 AM
To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
Subject: DML: RE: Re:RE: Really Fast Lightning
Just about the same argument for any production performance vehicle. I can
easily build a Camaro/Firebird for $40K that will kick a $70K Viper's butt,
etc, etc., etc...
Question always is "what did it really cost" (including labour, parts,
running around, waiting, etc.) vs. just buying something thats ready to run.
Run with lots of guys at the track that are "saving money" building their
cars up, but only make 70% of the races 'cause their cars are down waiting
for the "next greatest part" or are just plain broken. I like being able to
take it to the track 100% of the time, drive it like I want to, and if it
breaks phone the 1-800 number and have DC come and pick it up and tow it to
the dealership and have it fixed at no charge to me. But then again I prefer
to drive rather than build and tinker (which for some is 90% of the fun), so
to each his own...
Craig
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