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Message: Come on guys, the intended use has a lot to do with whether it's all factory or some aftermarket.
Changed By: Laz
Change Date: October 31, 2013 04:49PM
Come on guys, the intended use has a lot to do with whether it's all factory or some aftermarket.
Change Date: October 31, 2013 04:49PM
Come on guys, the intended use has a lot to do with whether it's all factory or some aftermarket.
Think back to Grant's arguments as to what oil to use: road-going and what climate/driving style, etc. or racing (and what type,) etc.
For normal public road use/everyday driving pretty much everything factory stock is fine, and likely preferable: do you want to exchange various rubber bushings for Delrin or whatever just because it helps helps retain the suspension geometric precision, while increasing noise, vibration, and harshness? On the other hand, if the car is to serve well at the track, you'll be making all sorts of non-factory mods. Of course, this doesn't totally exclude aftermarket items that could be an "improvement" over stock, even for a everyday car. Doesn't the factory build cars to a certain price point, so why can't the aftermarket offer legitimate modifications for those willing to pay for such things?
For normal public road use/everyday driving pretty much everything factory stock is fine, and likely preferable: do you want to exchange various rubber bushings for Delrin or whatever just because it helps helps retain the suspension geometric precision, while increasing noise, vibration, and harshness? On the other hand, if the car is to serve well at the track, you'll be making all sorts of non-factory mods. Of course, this doesn't totally exclude aftermarket items that could be an "improvement" over stock, even for a everyday car. Doesn't the factory build cars to a certain price point, so why can't the aftermarket offer legitimate modifications for those willing to pay for such things?
Original Message
Author: LazDate: October 31, 2013 04:49PM
Come on guys, the intended use has a lot to do with whether it's all factory or aftermarket.
Think back to Grant's arguments as to what oil to use: road-going and what climate/driving style, etc. or racing (and what type,) etc.
For normal public road use/everyday driving pretty much everything factory stock is fine, and likely preferable: do you want to exchange various rubber bushings for Delrin or whatever just because it helps helps retain the suspension geometric precision, while increasing noise, vibration, and harshness? On the other hand, if the car is to serve well at the track, you'll be making all sorts of non-factory mods. Of course, this doesn't totally exclude aftermarket items that could be an "improvement" over stock, even for a everyday car. Doesn't the factory build cars to a certain price point, so why can't the aftermarket offer legitimate modifications for those willing to pay for such things?
For normal public road use/everyday driving pretty much everything factory stock is fine, and likely preferable: do you want to exchange various rubber bushings for Delrin or whatever just because it helps helps retain the suspension geometric precision, while increasing noise, vibration, and harshness? On the other hand, if the car is to serve well at the track, you'll be making all sorts of non-factory mods. Of course, this doesn't totally exclude aftermarket items that could be an "improvement" over stock, even for a everyday car. Doesn't the factory build cars to a certain price point, so why can't the aftermarket offer legitimate modifications for those willing to pay for such things?