Re: WHY
[Re: earthmover]
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07/27/11 07:45 AM
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Crazy68Dart
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Anymore it is tough (for me anyway) to determine what is USA made and what is not. This could be rectified by calling the company and asking I suppose. It is everywhere. You cannot by reman/replacement parts for your daily driver's without getting into something that was made in mexico, etc. Bottom line is, people want to be in the hobby, but not all can afford top of the line stuff or have the skills or facilities to make their own parts. It comes down to, would it be better for the hobby/industry if they lost numbers due to people not being able to afford parts, or is it better that people stay in the hobby buying some "cheap" parts now and then? Dunno. I know a lot of guys that have given up the hobby due to the cost of even the "cheap" parts. And these are not Mopar guys.
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Re: WHY
[Re: MR_P_BODY]
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07/27/11 08:03 AM
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Posts: 8,779 Mt.Gilead, Ohio
OhioMopar
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I know what you are saying, but buying cheap or used would have helped me a ton. I have put the best new stuff I could buy in my car, and 8 years later I am still 'almost there'. Some day...
1969 Dart GTS 340 1969 Super Bee X9 N-96 1969 Coronet R/T X9 N-96 2015 Dodge Dart GT 2019 Ram 2500 Big Horn. Looking for the original block for my Bee. The last 4 are 7449
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Re: WHY
[Re: OhioMopar]
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07/27/11 09:01 AM
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Posts: 1,495 Shelby mi.
JAKE68
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WHY????? Heres my take. Someone sees how fast or impresive someone elses car or program is and that is what they want to. Only thing is they don't have the budget for it so... Theres your market for the knockoff stuff that is afordable for them. The only thing they do not take in consideration is the chance they take when they don't hold up. Which then cost more in they end. When it comes down to it it seems like we look for the instant gratification because we want so bad that if we just layed back and saved our money and bought the good stuff later on we would spend less in the long run. Oh the need for speed. It is like a drug!!!!!!!!!!!!!Jake
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Re: WHY
[Re: MR_P_BODY]
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07/27/11 10:40 AM
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Posts: 2,172 Ohio
theclutcher
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It has gotten to the point I laugh to myself at the cheapskates.
What really irritates me is when they want to cheap on me at my expense without shame.
If one offers something at a decent price and you need it, counter offer fairly.
An insult get you nada.
DIE FLIPPER DIE.
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Re: WHY
[Re: Crizila]
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07/27/11 11:27 AM
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Posts: 2,528 Mansfield, Tx
Jacob Pitt
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I am on a budget only being in my late 20's but I count on my car to not let me down at the track, so I put the best parts I can get in them. No I can't afford billet made cranks, but for the power I make I don't need them. I do buy quality whenever possible and it pays off by not breaking in the money rounds.
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Re: WHY
[Re: Jacob Pitt]
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07/27/11 11:41 AM
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Posts: 808 mckinney texas
shoebox
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My car is a super budget car. One income household, new baby, I need To save wherever I can. 1k dollar stealth heads saved me 600-700 Over eddys. In the end it's the same performance. These heads Are proven. My parts choices are appropriate for my goals. If I were to Have a Chinese part take me down I'm not going to tell you! Sorry I don't make as much money as you... Forgive me for wanting to get My car running in this lifetime.... I'm not going to wait 8 yrs to drive My dart
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Re: WHY
[Re: shoebox]
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07/27/11 11:55 AM
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Posts: 9,225 Charleston
sixpackgut
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my Cuda is filled with the cheapest junk parts i could possibly buy
$100 paint job my rad cost $170 for a dual pass off ebay 2 new mr gasket fuel pumps were $55 a piece had my alt built from a ebay member for a 3rd the cost of a powermaster my fans were $13 a piece aluminum fuel line insted of braided hose cheap rack and pinion off ebay relays and other wiring stuff either used or cheap ebay stuff rear susp free dana rear out of a van free motor plate, carpet, seats, belts free or used cheap
here is a pic of me splurging
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Re: WHY
[Re: Labratt]
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07/27/11 12:00 PM
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Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md
Mr.Yuck
Not enough dumb comments...yet
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Not enough dumb comments...yet
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Mr. Yuck...I totally disagree with you on the notion that a carb can't be bought used, "screwed-up"!!! I've seen more than a few that were SCREWED-UP BIG TIME!
I must have good luck. I've bought at least 3 old 750DP's tore them down, rebuilt them and they all worked very well. You can't expect to buy a used carb and not have to mess w/ it.
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Re: WHY
[Re: shoebox]
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07/27/11 12:50 PM
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Posts: 892 Illinois
StrkrDart69
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My car is a super budget car. One income household, new baby, I need To save wherever I can. 1k dollar stealth heads saved me 600-700 Over eddys. In the end it's the same performance. These heads Are proven. My parts choices are appropriate for my goals. If I were to Have a Chinese part take me down I'm not going to tell you! Sorry I don't make as much money as you... Forgive me for wanting to get My car running in this lifetime.... I'm not going to wait 8 yrs to drive My dart
How come if your car has $50k in it, those peolpe look down on the guy that can only spend $20k on their car. And the $20k guy laughs at the guy that can only spend $10k. You build what you can afford. Hopefully you run the car at the level it was built for. You should never worry about what somebody else buys or does to his car. Just be happy with what you can do to yours. If I, or anybody else wants to buy a cheap or lessor part than one your deep pockets can afford, its none of your dam buisness.
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Re: WHY
[Re: StrkrDart69]
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07/27/11 01:32 PM
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Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI
MR_P_BODY
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My car is a super budget car. One income household, new baby, I need To save wherever I can. 1k dollar stealth heads saved me 600-700 Over eddys. In the end it's the same performance. These heads Are proven. My parts choices are appropriate for my goals. If I were to Have a Chinese part take me down I'm not going to tell you! Sorry I don't make as much money as you... Forgive me for wanting to get My car running in this lifetime.... I'm not going to wait 8 yrs to drive My dart
How come if your car has $50k in it, those peolpe look down on the guy that can only spend $20k on their car. And the $20k guy laughs at the guy that can only spend $10k. You build what you can afford. Hopefully you run the car at the level it was built for. You should never worry about what somebody else buys or does to his car. Just be happy with what you can do to yours. If I, or anybody else wants to buy a cheap or lessor part than one your deep pockets can afford, its none of your dam buisness.
Part of the problem is, if that cheapo part did cause a failure the guy/guys are to embarrassed to man up and say it broke... it would maybe help another person if they knew
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Re: WHY
[Re: shoebox]
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07/27/11 01:39 PM
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dennismopar73
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yes not everyone can afford the big high end stuff all the time, but i have sen good ol american stuff blow up as much as anything, so i go back to my statement,, " youre motor is only as good as the builder who built it,, and the machinest who did the machine work" these are performance engines, noone can tell if or when the break, blow up, or run as requested, words are ,, ,," it should,, it could or it might" if it does have a great time,
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