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Old 02-03-2010, 08:52 PM   #141 (permalink)
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Not trying to stir **** up by saying this, because I understand where you're coming from, but that's extreme. If one of the people you mentioned (those who don't pay attention on the road) slams into you, you're toast. Why would you remove airbags and drive without properly harnessing yourself?! That makes no sense. I hope that no aspiring eco-modder will take that to heart. Those safety features are there to protect you in the event that you can't do so yourself. By taking that out, it leaves you that much more vunerable on the road. And for the record, taking the airbag off won't give you better handling.
I'm pretty sure it's illegal also.

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Old 02-03-2010, 10:14 PM   #142 (permalink)
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And what about animals... You can't always avoid a large animal jumping into your headlights. wear your seat-belt. Pretty sure its illegal to sell a car who's airbag has been tampered with, unless you are a professional restoring a car post-deployment.

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Old 02-03-2010, 10:57 PM   #143 (permalink)
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I'm pretty sure it's illegal also.
If we were to make everything illegal, it still wouldn't lessen human stupidity any.

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Old 02-04-2010, 01:49 AM   #144 (permalink)
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Anyway, I'm beginning to find that this thread is becoming a "Generally Inefficient Discussion..." Who else has gone back to a dealership and compared what they drive to what's on the lot?
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Old 02-04-2010, 07:12 AM   #145 (permalink)
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Anyway, I'm beginning to find that this thread is becoming a "Generally Inefficient Discussion..." Who else has gone back to a dealership and compared what they drive to what's on the lot?
Not me, I'm happy with what I have. Why replace something that's reliable? Besides, I wouldn't want to waste anyones time. Not to mention the laughing stalk my Civic would cause when I pulled into the stealership. At least 15 years of winter salt!

At 47 MPG, on my last tank, I sort of fell like I'm sticking it to the Man. He sticks it to us everyday.

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Old 02-04-2010, 08:27 AM   #146 (permalink)
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Build this and I'll buy it.
Cash or check, their choice.

Since it was made before Win 95, I would think they could make a few improvements.

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Old 02-04-2010, 11:26 AM   #147 (permalink)
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Build this and I'll buy it.
Cash or check, their choice.

Since it was made before Win 95, I would think they could make a few improvements.

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She's a bute Clark! Is that her latest pic?Is this the car that was rebuilt & bought back & forth between friends. Great looking paint & detail.

If this is the car, what kind of welder did you use? I need to do some work on an old horse trailer this spring.

BTW, the improvements are mostly frills.

Great looking Civic, you're both right, who needs a new car!

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I've made the mistake of going to the dealership with my Commutacar. I won't ever do that again! I ended up feeling like the celebrities that drives over paparatcie to get out.

I kept getting the "We can take it on trade" Over my dead body you will. Strange feeling to have multiple salemen harrassing you at the same time. Why would they think I want to get rid of what I am driving more than see what "deals" they had to offer?
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I kept getting the "We can take it on trade" Over my dead body you will. Strange feeling to have multiple salemen harrassing you at the same time. Why would they think I want to get rid of what I am driving more than see what "deals" they had to offer?
I'm not defending the pushy salesmen, but most people who visit car dealerships are interested in buying a new car.

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