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Subject:Re: Instant Horse Power Update
From:Doktor Tim
Date:Fri, 12 May 2000 12:37:21 -0700

At 10:22 AM 05/12/2000 EDT, you wrote:
>all this sounds fine on paper, but do you really think the owner is going to
>spend extra time and money on a dyno test and 0-60 times to substanciate
>claims by a vender?

He said himself, "$359.00. So what?" I took that to mean cost was not an
obstacle to his goal. I don't think it is reasonable for ME to run the
experiment and bear the expence in time/money, 'cause these 40% claims have
been bandied about by various and sundry for years and years, and I have
enough personal experience that tells me, don't buy based upon claims and
seat of the pants testamonial by unknown speakers, more especially when
those are paid testamonials on infomertials or patent attempts to justify
the wisdom of unreasoned actions.

I believe his idea is a farce. I answered with a farce, a satire, in an
attempt to make him reconsider if another altunative might be a reasonable
option ie, save your money or put your money where your mouth is. Just
don't expect me to validate behavior I consider irrational 'cause his ego
demands it.

I could have just said, "Bullshit!", but that's no fun at all and has no
chance of expressing reason, therefore, is of questionable value to anyone.

Thank you for the feedback,

T.P. Stephens
San Juan Island, WA