Tell me why I shouldn't.
May 9, 2006 | 07:54 PM
#21
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Originally Posted by GMC_DUDE
Well, FWIW here are my thoughts:
1: Yeah, your buddys will say "sure you can borrow my truck anytime" until you really need to borrow it, then the excuses will pile up. Not dissing your friends, mind you, it's just that I've been down that road too many times myself, and is the reason I have my own truck.
2: Having a fast WS6 is like growing weeds. Anyone can do it. You're at a gathering and you say "yeah, my WS6 runs xx in the quarter mile", you'll hear either "what's a WS6? is that some kind of sports car?" or "so?, my uncle's brother-in-laws' third cousin twice removed and once put back has one and it goes 3 seconds faster!". Having a fast truck OTOH is like growing palm trees in Canada. Sure it's a lot of work, but people are impressed because they don't expect it, and it becomes a great conversation piece.
Do whatever you want, but this is my 2¢.
1: Yeah, your buddys will say "sure you can borrow my truck anytime" until you really need to borrow it, then the excuses will pile up. Not dissing your friends, mind you, it's just that I've been down that road too many times myself, and is the reason I have my own truck.
2: Having a fast WS6 is like growing weeds. Anyone can do it. You're at a gathering and you say "yeah, my WS6 runs xx in the quarter mile", you'll hear either "what's a WS6? is that some kind of sports car?" or "so?, my uncle's brother-in-laws' third cousin twice removed and once put back has one and it goes 3 seconds faster!". Having a fast truck OTOH is like growing palm trees in Canada. Sure it's a lot of work, but people are impressed because they don't expect it, and it becomes a great conversation piece.
Do whatever you want, but this is my 2¢.
1. I know exactly what you mean.
2. Yeah, fast trucks rule.
I love my truck. Its nice to be able to haul some lumber, tow a uhaul, and smoke a ricer later that evening. Not like I can smoke that many now....but its the principle of what we are all doing here.
Bottom line, I will most likely keep the truck. She's a stoopid pewter bitch, but she's mine. I'll get a used vette in a few years as a secondary.
Thanks for the input guys.
May 10, 2006 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by NBred94
Quite true, I'm sure, but as a general rule, I've found that the more you modify a vehicle, the less reliable it becomes. Plus you get stuck without a car when you snap off a bolt, or end up waiting on parts that you didn't know you needed, that sort of thing. This is certainly no different than with someone modding a truck, but I know the temptation to go ever faster was much greater when I had my '94 Z28.
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