Re: Re: Positive intake manifold induction

["I.Mannix" <mannix@privatei.com>]

>
>>Shawn C. Meze,trnsfrma@ix.netcom.com,Internet writes:
>>I still dont understand this blatent hatred of Hondas that alot of VW owners
>>have? Ah well.....
>>
>>Hondas seem to attract a more image conscious, cosmopolitan,
>>looks-are-more-important-than-what's-underneath type.  Volkswagen owners are
>>much more prone to technical discussions; head swapping, turbocharging,
>>intake and exhaust mods, and all that good shade-tree mechanic stuff.
>
>Because we can't go out and buy a vtec engine that goes fast enough as it
>is?  I mean, let's face it - VWs are slow.  Yes they are.  Even the 16v.
>SLOW.  Especially the Rabbit and its early A1 counterparts.  I mean, they
>were OK in their day, but even then, the Rabbit GTI/Scirocco were nothing
>but pleasurable economy cars that were fun to drive - the GTI has never
>been considered a "fast" car.  Prelude VTEC?  They're pretty quick out of
>the box.  Sure, the VR6 is fast, but the numbers don't line up right with
>the performance, IMHO.
>
>
>  All I
>>ever hear from the Honda crowds are discussions about cool looking skirt
>>kits, mufflers with 1.75" intake pipe and 4" output pipe, and blacklights
>>under the rocker panels.  I suppose there is a diehard crowd out there that
>>actually do work on the cars, but i think it's much smaller than the
>>Volkswagen following.
>
>Working on one's car does not imply superiority.  I don't like the dopey
>tuba tips and stupid low Hondas (although I do like Hondas as cars).  I
>don't see the connection between working on your car and hating Honda
>owners.  That was the question, right?  Shawn asked about the "blatent
>hatred" VW owners have toward Hondas.  I think it is just great that you
>work on your car, but I fail to see why your perception of the amount of
>work Honda owners put into their car should affect whether VW owners
>"hate" Honda owners.
>
>
>Could the real reason be lack of maturity??
>
>Ok, so I've probably rubbed a few of you the wrong way.  Cool.  Here's my
>take, Tudor style.
>
>Ryan is putting what I feel to be a dumb looking and function free kit on
>his car, which to me, is about as valuable as a big wing, tubatip, and
>neon lighting.  I don't hate Ryan for this.  It is his car, and if it
>floats his boat, cool!  Excellent.  I'm sorta obsessed with the Solo
>thing, I am slowly realizing that not everyone wants to have a stupidly
>stiff econobox with a loud exhaust, and Ryan must know that not everyone
>is into garish body kits.  Nothing personal, I do my thing, he does his,
>and if I ever have a body question, I'llm probably ask him first.
>
>On the econobox note - I think it is cool that we drive what I consider to
>be slow cars (OK, the 2.016v is reasonably quick, but not FAST.  Camaros
>are fast.  Mustangs are fast.  VWs are quick.), so, I think it is cool
>that we have slow cars which are capable of a lot more than most will give
>them.  Neato.  I get a rise out of turning quicker times at autocrosses in
>my Rabbit than "fast" cars.
>
>Yeah, the "I smoked a Camaro/Mustang thing."  Uh, no you did'nt.  Not if
>the Camaro/Rustang was trying.  I get in more dragraces with these cars
>(all these people who I smoke with the Rabbit on the course have to show
>me that their car IS faster than mine;) than I care to think about, and my
>Rabbit will NOT keep up with a Camaro/350 or Mustang 5.0.  My Rabbit is
>not the fastest car in the world, but it is fairly indicative of the
>"normal" hotrodded VW out there.  Maybe a built 2.016v in a light car
>would have a better chance.  Still, the ones I have dragged (where we're
>BOTH trying, it takes **TWO** to race don't forget) simply walk away from
>me.  Dusting some chick in a Corvette at a stoplight does not constitute
>racing if she is looking for a better radio station.
>
>HAR!!!!!!!  OK, I feel better.  Cool.  Bye!
>
>
>Mannix
>
>(forgot what I was really trying to say, but that was pretty cool anyhow)
>
>






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