In a message dated 9/29/03 4:17:41 PM Central Daylight Time, ihaveanaccount@xxxx writes: > About the check engine lights, a cold air intake and free flow exhaust > isn't going to turn on the check engine light on "almost every one of > them". Plus, why would the engine and transmission leak if there were no > modifcations to them? This makes no sense. > Check Engine lights and leaking engines and transmissions imply the owner's complete disregard for actual vehicle maintenence, or actually more likely, the owner bought the car for its looks or 'potential to rice out' rather than buying a car that was well taken care of before them. not only that, but they don't put any money into keeping the car in top shape (except for the tire silicone and fresh wax) such as repairing these types of things. this is as i see it every day at work. not to say ALL are like this, but a significant majority. > Body kits and spoilers can and do create downforce, regardless of where > the engine is. On the contrary, you will find that NO body kit or spoiler rice-out manufacturer actually claims or offers proof of any actual downforce or aerodynamic advantage. in fact, one popular brand even says out right that their product is not meant to do these things. Andy [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]