This thread is filled with more BS than I've seen in months
                       KILL IT!

Brian T. wrote:

>It's pretty simple, either you want to make a
>Euro-sports van like what Raimund, Eric, Andrew,
>Bruce, Ben, Sudhir, Raj, me and many others ... or ya
>don't.
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>If you do, it's like anything else.  Think about what
>your intentions are, plan thoroughly and then execute.
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>Any hot rodder will tell you it's a total package
>deal, the vehicle has to have all facets addressed to
>include safety.  Wheels don't just arbitrarily
>seperate from any vehicle.  Lack of maintenance and
>attention to detail cause failure.
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>Further, no one has implied in anyway that 100+ is a
>daily occurance :-)
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>So, yes it is possible to make these vans go very
>fast, stop very well and handle like they are a big
>Porsche.  Is it for everyone, nope & thats Ok :-)
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>Bruce & fast folks, I love to hear about the things
>you all have done/are doing.  I marvel at the
>engineering and appreciate the labor involved with
>doing things right.
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>To the "sky is falling crowd" ~ lighten up a bit,
>hearing all the teeth gnashing and hand ringing and
>wails of dismay is unseemly.  In the end it is indeed
>up to the individual as to how they conduct themselves
>on the road.  I for one am responsible and don't drive
>like a fool.  If there are people around or near me
>they are my first concern and the fun can wait for the
>right time and place :-)  When I'm alone.  If I stuff
>it into a ditch or happened to get it airborne
>(vanagons don't fly too well btw, type II's are much
>better) it's on me and no one else.
>
>(stepping off soap box)
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>Have a grand day everyone,
>Brian
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