RE: [DMCForum] Re: Top Gear... (F-150)

["timnagin" <timnagin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>Not to be particular, but who in their right mind buys an F Series
>pickup for performance? They're supposed to be working vehicles, pure
>& simple. 


The Lightning, as I mentioned.


>Or at least they used to be -- I'm a little concerned that
>Ford screwed up by discontinuing the I Beam suspension. And the new
>automobile inspired interiors don't appear to be nearly as hardy as
>their predecessors. Perhaps Ford has a suicidal desire to emulate Chevy.


Brand loyalty is great, and what the manufacturers and advertising agencies
want and rely on, but I think it's displaced these days.  In the past there
were many more differences between manufacturers than there are now.  Steel
is still steel, glass is glass, plastic is plastic, and wire is wire.

Having worked for a major OEM in the automotive industry, I can tell you
with absolute fact that a lot of the differences in parts these days are
nothing more than logos, part numbers, and brand names.  So many parts roll
of the same assembly line but have different logos and part numbers stamped
on per each end user.

When I look at Ford, Chevy, or Dodge these days the only thing I see is
engineering meeting approvals for the same parts or requests for minute
changes.  The fact that someone thinks an Escalade is better than a
Suburban, or a Navigator is better than an Expedition or a Chrysler Town and
Country is different than a Dodge Caravan kills me.  Although, the marketing
team is getting paid the big bucks to make everyone think there is a
difference. :)


>The other is a baby at 78,000 miles and only 17 years of age (that's
>the one equipped with EFI -- still under probation IMHO. I did manage
>to de-emission it successfully with no ill effects other than a
>constantly illuminated "check engine" light. Next time I'm in the dash
>I'll unplug the bulb).


That engine is not running as well as it could be, if you removed
everything.

Greg

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