 New Economy and Emissions Standards, 1973 all over again? |
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 May 19 2009, 04:59 PM
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Veteran Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,647 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Pittsburgh, PA Member No.: 14  |
The supposed standards about to be enacted might make performance cars more difficult to get for a while. I am wondering if we aren't looking at new-car performance similar to what we saw from 1973 through around 1987...
This is just more motivation for me to maintain my f-body. Do you guys think that we will be able to achieve this? Regardless, how slow do you think new cars will get before performance returns? |
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Jun 5 2009, 10:38 PM
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Seeking round tuits Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,522 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Kentucky Member No.: 33 |
There is something good that comes from mpg - lightweight cars. It's about dang time again, too. And don't forget the best thing those lightweight cars are good for: engine swaps. Also don't forget crate motors. Yes, we may be entering a period of fewer cars that are fast right off the showroom floor, but that doesn't mean the hobby is dead.
Frankly, things haven't been headed in a direction I'm interested in anyway. What I want is economical 2+2 almost-Vettes, not almost-Impalas. |
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