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Old 23-03-2008, 12:22 AM   #1
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To explain to somebody that the engine isn't all the cars performance relies on?

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To explain to somebody that the engine isn't all the cars performance relies on?
More info Bro.
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Some people are too simple, and in this case I have found you are better off not talking to them about cars. Not to undermine their automotive knowledge, but to avoid the frustration of putting up with them making you look smart.
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More info Bro.
Arguing with somebody about how Holden aren't Chev rip off's (yes defending Holdens).

It just bugs me that somebody can be so ignorant to think that the engine means everything.
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Old 23-03-2008, 12:41 AM   #6
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Arguing with somebody about how Holden aren't Chev rip off's (yes defending Holdens).

It just bugs me that somebody can be so ignorant to think that the engine means everything.
Damn i am the most biast of them all but i will respond to this with dignity. Holden arent Chev rip offs. Holden is Holden. Chevrolet is Chevrolet. Holden have always borrowed their styling and mechanicals from other makes but that does not in anyway make them inferior. A current sales chart will tell you that. As much as i hate Commodores, the Blue Oval could do well by taking a leaf out of their book. I may be blasted for writing this but i dont care. Engine alone does not make a car. Its the whole package.
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I'm just glad your arguing about cars. For a moment looking at the thread title I thought here we go another school boy starting to grow up.
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Damn i am the most biast of them all but i will respond to this with dignity. Holden arent Chev rip offs. Holden is Holden. Chevrolet is Chevrolet. Holden have always borrowed their styling and mechanicals from other makes but that does not in anyway make them inferior. A current sales chart will tell you that. As much as i hate Commodores, the Blue Oval could do well by taking a leaf out of their book. I may be blasted for writing this but i dont care. Engine alone does not make a car. Its the whole package.
I just used that to shut him down completely.

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I'm just glad your arguing about cars. For a moment looking at the thread title I thought here we go another school boy starting to grow up.
Nah, I've been through the learning of reality already.
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I just used that to shut him down completely.

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I thought from the title it had something to do with Viaga
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I thought from the title it had something to do with Viaga
What's Viaga :Maybe you mean Viagra
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Sorry mate... dont know the spelling as i've never used it
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not real hard just tell em how it is ! is it someone in particular?
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Thats what she said.
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shut down completley!.....
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Thats what she said.
then may i suggest agreeing with her ,shes always right
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Yeah some people are blind to think that only the engine is an indication of a car's performance.

There's other factors like weight, handling, aerodynamics etc, but trying to get this through their thick heads, you'd be better off getting sense out of a brick wall.

As for the Holden/Chev thing, since I own a Holden it gets annoying. Holden do nothing no differently to any other manufacturer. They're just blasted on more, because they don't share the same name as other subsidiaries of GM.
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Contrary to many people's beliefs, the V8 engines used in Commodores are not a "Chev" engine. They are a GM Powertrain engine which are used in Chev's, just the same way they are used in Holdens.
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I HAD SOME THE OTHER DAY AND IT GOT STUCK IN MY THROAT
I HAVE BEEN WALKING AROUND WITH A STIFF NECK FOR DAY'S

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Why do HOLDEN (COMMODORE) owners stick chevy badges all over their er holdens?????????
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Why do HOLDEN (COMMODORE) owners stick chevy badges all over their er holdens?????????
That's a question I've always wondered.

My car has more Nissan parts then late model Commodores have Chev parts, but I don't want a Nissan badge anywhere near my car, because my rego and compliance plates say Holden.

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shut down completley!.....
Like this thread should be.... Another quality topic.



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the point of this thread is ??????????????????????? this thread will self destruct in 5....4......3............
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2, 1, bang.

thread starter: if you're actually looking for a constructive conversation, which i'm not 100% sure you are, maybe start a thread with more detail and a bit of background to what you're talking about. That way you also minimise the risk of clowns making stupid comments.
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