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[Addai]

I really didn't expect a something like this coming from GM and Ford. Usually it would be a German manufacturer like Mercedes or BMW who would say something so stupidly arrogant. Meanwhile, Toyota and Subaru are selling stripped down, cheap versions of the 86 and BRZ targeted at people who modify them in Japan and New Zealand.

They have some business sense, and don't need to protect market share by litigation because they make something people want to buy.

[Billy-the-Squid]

As I've said before,try enforcing it mother-fuckers!

Short of locking everything with an onboard computer which blows the car up when you fix it outside of a listed garage You're going to fail.

Making parts which are copyrighted to a particular car is frankly illegal in the EU. Ford tried it in the 1990s and got slapped down for it. ( we're not talking about engine parts, but nuts bolts etc.)

Second there will always be some grease monkey who's willing to do the job for cash.

The competition undercuts them and they end up fighting over an oversaturated market.

[Dermain]

As I've said before,try enforcing it mother-fuckers!

Short of locking everything with an onboard computer which blows the car up when you fix it outside of a listed garage You're going to fail.

Making parts which are copyrighted to a particular car is frankly illegal in the EU. Ford tried it in the 1990s and got slapped down for it. ( we're not talking about engine parts, but nuts bolts etc.)

Second there will always be some grease monkey who's willing to do the job for cash.

The competition undercuts them and they end up fighting over an oversaturated market.

 

Well, if it gets the support of the entire auto industry I could see enforcement coming in the form of voiding warranties.

 

Such as the dealership not fixing issues with your car if you had "tampered" with it. Of course, that's highly unlikely as it would drive out other car mechanic buisness, but it wouldn't be out of the question just yet.

[Draining Dragon]

I don't see how this means that we should get rid of corporations.

[Dermain]

I don't see how this means that we should get rid of corporations.

 

They're bad m'kay.

[Billy-the-Squid]

Well, if it gets the support of the entire auto industry I could see enforcement coming in the form of voiding warranties.
 
Such as the dealership not fixing issues with your car if you had "tampered" with it. Of course, that's highly unlikely as it would drive out other car mechanic buisness, but it wouldn't be out of the question just yet.

That would run straight into the problem of competition legislation in the EU, as what you're describing is an oligopoly.

[Jstatham1227]

I'll just stick with low tech cars then thanks. 

 

 

#soon

[Degenerate Rakia Time]

I'll just stick with low tech cars then thanks. 

 

 

#soon

now this is a real car

[Jstatham1227]

it's a beauty. A 1969 el camino ss. My eventual dream car. lel

 

Or something average with under-cartridge lights, bis stereo, nitro, and something like this. 

 

[Degenerate Rakia Time]

Or something average with under-cartridge lights, bis stereo, nitro, and something like this. 

 

this is an abomination...

[Garryydde]

I really want an AE86, although it has to be a 2-Door Trueno like this one



Sparing that an S13 Silvia would be pretty good as well.



Or an E36 M3



And seeing neither Toyota, Nissan or BMW have come out in favour of this legislation I should be set.

[The Devlish Redhead]

it's a beauty. A 1969 el camino ss. My eventual dream car. lel

 

Or something average with under-cartridge lights, bis stereo, nitro, and something like this. 

 

 

 

That is hideous.

 

+1 for the transformers sticker above the abomination.

[Cknarf]

Spoiler

 

Sup?

 

[Garryydde]

Spoiler

 
Sup?
 

You using spacers on those rear wheels? They stick out quite a bit?

[Jstatham1227]

sad, usually at the vehicles I see around here with a decent level of customization are just average everyday vehicle. Tends to be either nice car with no custom or plain car with custom. Still disappointing either way,

[Melra]

Get old enuf car. I'd like to see someone come and tell my old man to stop working on his cars, that's how you'd drive a man insane.



Gimme..

[X Equestris]

Oops my car got hacked!!!
 
And I find this has actually happened due to onboard wifi.   Cars today can be hacked who would have thought?

I remember seeing the report 60 Minutes did on it.



And it's only going to get worse, especially if self driving cars become a major thing.

[Garryydde]

sad, usually at the vehicles I see around here with a decent level of customization are just average everyday vehicle. Tends to be either nice car with no custom or plain car with custom. Still disappointing either way,

As long as it's not a Honda, stanced or riced beyond recognition with cheap ebay parts it's fine by me.

[Jstatham1227]

Still wouldn't buy. I like my hands on the wheel, and human error for any problems that I have. 

[Cknarf]

Nah, that's just offset.  I get questions about the wheels/rear suspension all the time, or used to anyways.  It's been changed since, but I miss that 1980s trailer park vibe that it used to give off.  It was part of the charm.

 

"Why is it like that?"

 

"'Cuz that's how it'was back in atey fahve bwah."

 

*Lights up the tires, and tears away like a mad man while stroking a glorious mullet and blasting Freebird.*

[Jstatham1227]

As long as it's not a Honda, stanced or riced beyond recognition with cheap ebay parts it's fine by me.

 

honestly, I really don't find any of the new models for vehicles they have today very appealing. Sure, there more eco-friendly and fuel efficient, but not what I'm really looking for. 

[Garryydde]

Nah, that's just offset.  I get questions about the wheels/rear suspension all the time, or used to anyways.  It's been changed since, but I miss that 1980s trailer park vibe that it used to give off.  It was part of the charm.
 
"Why is it like that?"
 
"'Cuz that's how it'was back in atey fahve bwah."
 
*Lights up the tires, and tears away like a mad man while stroking a glorious mullet and blasting Freebird.*

So I take it you've done a bit of work on the engine and haven't left it at '70s no power spec.

[Cknarf]

It's a '75 car, with a '74 455 engine.  Back in high school, I was dickin' around under the hood, misunderstood some torque specs, and ruined the engine.  It was due for a rebuild anyway.

 

Me and some friends pulled it, and tore it apart. Then I went to a professional and said "Put this together, 'cause I know I'll find some way to f*** it up."

 

Got it back a few months later, bored .030 over with all new internals and a mild cam. It still has the factory, low-as-sh*t compression heads, but I've got another set that should bump it closer to a proper 10:1. It's just a matter of time and money at this point. It's been sitting in my garage for almost four years...  

 

Factory hp/torque for 1974 is listed at 250/310.  I'd say it's likely around there, maybe just a little more after the rebuild

[The Devlish Redhead]

If only we had a real life mako to go to the mall in hehe.

 

Can even make your own parking spaces hehe.

[Garryydde]

If only we had a real life mako to go to the mall in hehe.
 
Can even make your own parking spaces hehe.

You can get close, and for the low low price of only $16 699

http://www.mortarinv...cles-4/btr-60-8