We need some excitement

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Bernica

Well put. I for one believe that I suffer from some level of OCD once I am fixed on a project or problem, be it a certain screw or part or something they all say doesn't exist.

Or be it a certain thread topic like narcissism.

[Thor maine]

What happened to Bruce Lee vs Chuck Norris and that Cynthia Rothrock is better to watch?

[Buzz]

Originally Posted by Bernica

Good to be loyal to a brand.

I see very little merit in steadfast brand loyalty, particularly when it comes to automobiles. Though this applies less to single product replica manufacturers (which I know is the focus here), outside of truthfully recognizing and acknowledging the attributes of a well built product and good customer service, declaring ones self a "Ford guy" or a "Chevy guy" for better or for worse only serves the objectives, bottom lines and and coffers of the fat-cat marketing execs and CEO's. Dancing to their tunes to the point of having to defend everything they crap out and dumping upon everything "the other brand" produces leads to a myopic and less than honest assessment of both company's products.

Refusing (or being unable) to say anything deservedly good about the Z06 or the Hellcat or the GT500 because of one's loyalty to some contrived, nebulous concept of a brand image to me is a self-imposed handicap that smacks more of cultism, fanaticism and latent tribalism than the honest and rational conclusions of a thinking individual.

Just because I love my Unique Cobra and the wonderful Weaver family that produced it doesn't mean that I need to be an enemy of FFR and the Smith brothers or Kirkham and David and the boys in Utah. Saying something good about an SPF doesn't constitute an affront to Hurricane, and acknowledging that Contemporary CCX cars have high, perky butts and are NOT by a long stretch the "most accurate replicas" doesn't mean I'm attacking Mr. Mustang, Mickmate and all the other CCX devotees It's simply the truth so come on guys - shed that oppressive yoke of blinding, divisive brand loyalty and come over into the light.

Join me and repeat three times with palms turned upwards and eyes closed (extra points here for an understated, benevolent smile):
"My cars is nice but other brands can be just as nice - the Z06 is awesome, and Contemporarys have perky butts."
Do that my friends, and I promise you'll feel cleansed and liberated instantly. Give it a try - open your hearts and minds and allow the truth to set you free... Once you're done, line up in an orderly fashion for your cup of kool-aid

[Joe's Garage]

My crack at it Buzz, one must be true to one's situation and preferences yes?

My car will be nice someday but other brands can be just as nice - the Z06 is awesome, and Contemporary's have perky butts just like the older FFRs and remember a firm ass is a good thing if you're an ass man

Said three times with hands forward turned inwardly groping thin air.

[Buzz]

My crack at it...

LOL! Well said!

[Bernica]

I'm a loyal Ford guy since I was a kid. All of the cars are Fords and Ford Credit loves me for that. BUT, that Z06 is probably something I would entertain. That or a '63 split window 'Vete.

[mdross1]

It is good to read positive threads about our hobby I too like all cars. Many years ago fell into the bottomless pit of focusing on one make eventually started realizing how other enthusiasts had the same focus on their particular make. Same goes for replica/kit cars, I look at all with interest never criticizing any.