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Re: Horseless carriages (was: Gotta love Oracle...)
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lugnet.off-topic.fun
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Thu, 25 Oct 2001 03:05:37 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.fun, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Ross Crawford writes:
> > In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> > >
> > > By developing both the
> > > engine and the transmission that 90% of users want, already preengineered to
> > > work together, GM, Ford, Daimler, Toyota, et al gain a massive advantage
> > > over those manufacturers who want to develop either an engine or a tranny
> > > separately. Yet we still have the Rousch Racings of the world, developing
> > > massively blown hemis that just take a little (!!!) work to bolt into your
> > > Holden Commie. Or Falcon for that matter if you're determined enough.
> >
> > ...and are sub-human enough to actually *want* to do *anything* with a
> > Falcon...8?)
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> I drove one, I didn't think they were THAT bad, but I never go to drive a
> Holden. Generally, GM sucks compared to Ford (we're Honda/Chrysler at our
> place) but I'm willing to concede Holden may have gotten it right.
The Holden/Ford war has nothing to do with how bad either is. It's more like a
religious war 8?)
> *Somebody* likes doing stuff to Falcons, I know that. The weirdest ute I saw
> while in Oz was a Falcon. Tray bed. Dual axle rear and one of the biggest
> roo bars I ever saw on something smaller than a roadtrain. Parked outside a
> bank in downtown Sydney. Dunno if maybe he thought roos might come up from
> the sewers unexpectedly or something?
Mmmmmm. Double rear axle... And roo bars don't only work for roos...
> Car and Driver did a road test on the Holden GSM (??.. not sure about those
> letters... but you know what one I mean, the red and black rocket...). Some
> graymarket outfit got one into the states for "testing" with the proviso
> that after 2 years they either had to send it back or (sob!) crush it.
> ("Gee, sorry about that, Mr. EPA man, we can't crush it... someone STOLE
> it!!! honest! Dunno where it is... AND LOOK AT THAT, they brought it back
> and parked it here!")
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> C&D (or whoever it was) was mightily annoyed at GM after they tested it
> because it's a dream come true if you like reardrive rockets. Lots of
> ponies, 6 speed (I think from the 'vette) manual, corners well, etc.
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> Their only fault was that the paint, upholstery and trim is a bit loud and
> boyracer plasticky... but hey, it's from Oz, did they expect woodburl and
> subdued colors and good taste? I don't THINK so. You people vomit in the
> street so you can go back in the pub and keep drinking. Not that there's
> anything WRONG with that, I would hastily add.
At least we didn't have a fad of two-tone station wagons...
> GM apparently won't consider making an LHD version and importing it. The
> stinkers. I'd trade my current steed in and buy one in a sec if they did. I
> like it so much I may have to MOVE to Oz.
Ohhhhhh, Noooooooo!!!!! Might have to write GMH a letter congratulating them on
their export policy!!!!! Can't you just visit occasionally? I'll look after the
car for ya!!!!
ROSCO
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| (...) I drove one, I didn't think they were THAT bad, but I never go to drive a Holden. Generally, GM sucks compared to Ford (we're Honda/Chrysler at our place) but I'm willing to concede Holden may have gotten it right. *Somebody* likes doing stuff (...) (23 years ago, 25-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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