[Shotimes] Interesting...porting the intake

[Steve Tatro]

Neno, I see your point.  I could afford a new $40k import if I really
wanted to waste that kind of money on a car, but I'm still driving my
old 169k mile '93.

Obviously the Ford products are NOT such pieces of crap that I wouldn't
own one.  It's economical for me, since it's been paid for long ago, I
spend maybe $50/month on maintenance, and it's never left me stranded
(furiously knocking on wood!!).

I'm not sure what you don't like about the Rodeo.  The one problem we've
had with it (which was my own fault for screwing around) was a vacuum
leak through the intake manifold gasket.  It was a simple repair, no
more difficult than removing the SHO intake.  Being RWD it has other
advantages, I can reach all the plugs and coils without removing
anything, not at all like the SHOs (V6's and V8's) I've worked on!  I
did notice the front rotors are a bit pricey, even from AutoZone.  Other
parts have been very reasonable.

Don't get me wrong.  I would much rather buy something that says "Ford"
on it than "Honda", but it just doesn't make financial sense.  FYI, the
Pilot is Honda's new SUV, so you probably won't see any in for repairs
for some time!

Take care, and you and Ron learn to play nice!  Have you seen Ron?  He's
just a cranky old man!!!

Steve Tatro 
Red/Black '93 with 169k miles 
Cincinnati, Ohio 



-----Original Message-----
From: Neno Albert [mailto:neno@sbcglobal.net] 
Sent: Friday, August 08, 2003 12:28 AM
To: Steve Tatro; shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Interesting...porting the intake


Reply to Ron & Steve...

Hey Ron, looks like you gotta stick in there... Sideways. I'd give you a
hand ripping it out, but I might as well taunt... Or maybe I'll just
F*cking swear back at you. You should run for president, you'll aid in
the ever-growing league of anus' that just can't hear someone out and
live with themselves to see tomorrow. I'm sorry my words don't "click"
in your head. I really can give a very hairy rats ass less, chief. If
what I have to freely say about how I feel about imports hurts you so
bad, how about you cut that trip to chicago and let a chicagoian end
your life short.. Or is it to late to reverse the spells of old age on
your little cranky ass? If it bothered you that much and you just
couldn't keep it off the list to taunt me, well then you can go royally
f*ck yourself and get a grip, buddy. I think I've wasted enough dead
skin cells off my fingertips on you.

As for Steve.. Reply below.

--- Steve Tatro <stevetatro_shotimes@att.net> wrote:
> I agree.  Not that Neno is an asshole, I don't know him personally. 
> Although I do recall the requests for donations for his first SHO ;^) 
> I recently had a similar discussion with my wife.  The replacement for

> the Isuzu Rodeo she currently drives (which still feels like new and 
> has been great to own) will either be an Explorer or a Pilot.  The 
> Honda is cheaper (comparably equipped), has more power (V6 vs. V6), 
> gets better mileage, will obviously hold its value better, and will 
> feel like new a lot longer than the Ford.

As much as I'd hate to say this, the creaks in newer fords (even gen 2
SHOs) are by far the most obnoxious aspects of the Ford fleet. I am,
however, a Gen 1 SHO owner w/ over 150k on the body and have absolutely
no squeaks or rattles of any type. In fact, the doors are still as solid
as they were new. One thing, however, that isn't is the annoying hood
release cable. You gotta shoove it back in or else the hood needs to be
slammed with all you got! I, however, am not fond of working on Rodeos!
I'm not aware of the Honda you're talking about and might've never dealt
with it before if it's a new model, so I can't bash it. I'll be honest
and admit I do have my favorites in imports as well, but I definitely am
not a fan of a lot. I think Supra's are sweet as are 300ZXs and I do
love the way the new M3s look and the styling of the M5. However, to
ever own one of those vehicles would be a curse, IMO. Hopefully you
don't find me to be this insane idiot for not choosing to own one, being
I don't find them logical vehicles for myself. I also can't see how
someone on a SHO budget, who isn't the wealthiest in the community, or
someone who just doesn't have a connection for cheap parts can
substitute the SHO with one. I apply the same rule to any 5 series
bimmer, some of the nicer 3 series bimmers, any Mercedes, any Jaguar, or
anything of that 
sort. Therefore, I just personally feel these vehicles are way over
priced due to their hype for something that's a taxi cab in a different
country. 
 
> I'll shut up now, before Ron slings the f-word at me!

Ron?! F-word?! Ooh no! :) 

Neno - I feel so hated for just stating what I believe... I HAVE A
DREAM....