its RA..RA..RA..RA..RA..RANDOM FRIDAY EVERYBODY!!!!

[jbiscuit]

Today's topic: STUPID AUTOMOTIVE INVENTIONS

This could be a stupid car part, an ugly wheel, an ugly car etc....

GOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[juicedimpss]

double decker rear spoilers.

roof scoops.

underbody light kits

[jbiscuit]

http://www.photobasement.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/dogrunningboard.jpg

[GRNDNL]

This ones easy........

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v439/carcraft53029/Junk/40susamotorsports.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v439/carcraft53029/Junk/garfield_box_1.jpg

[jbiscuit]

I agree, candy paints are stupid. :rolf

[Z28Roxy]

Fart cans

[Josepy]

the turbo whistle thing you put in your exahaust. very gay.
also valve stem lights.

[PureSound15]

Simulated Blow Off Valve

http://www.sunamiturbo.com/images/st_prod_1.jpg


The SUNAMI will simulate the “psssst” noise generated from the blow off valve of a turbo-equipped vehicle.

The SUNAMI comes complete with all hardware, which includes a manual push button trigger mechanism as well as a vacuum switch trigger mechanism.

After setting a trigger boost level through an adjustable setscrew on the vacuum pressure switch, every time you reach the set boost level, the SUNAMI will simulate the “psssst” noise generated from the blow off valve of a turbo vehicle.

An additional override button also allows you to trigger the SUNAMI anytime.

To learn more about

Here's a link for the cobalt guys:goof:
http://www.sunamiturbo.com/sunamiturbo.html

[johnny--2k]

Whistle Tips .....WOOO WOOOOOOOOO

[twicks69]

The Tornado!

http://www.truckaddons.com/images02/Tornado/tornadoair-pic.jpg

The exhaust tip flame thrower:

Bad:
http://uk.gizmodo.com/Products_flame-1-thumb.jpg

Sorta cool:
http://www.sportsbikerider.com/useruploads/medium/SBR42_my%20flame%20thrower.jpg

The Red Alligator Skin wheel:
http://www.spoiledcars.com/Pictures/ASANTI%20-%20AF%20111%20New%20Red%20Gator%20Front.jpg

And:



















$2 Million for Diamond/Ruby encrusted wheels:
http://zedomax.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/asanti-millions-wheel.jpg

[Crawlin]

I agree, candy paints are stupid. :rolf


BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Da Whissle goes WOO WOOO!!!!

[Cleveland Dave]

double decker rear spoilers.



http://www.ricedrides.com/gallery/bmwrice.JPG

[Cleveland Dave]

window washer led's
http://www.ricedrides.com/attempts2/daewoo.JPG

and way too many ugly body kits
http://www.ricedrides.com/gallery/bignose.JPG


gts black outs

[lilws6]

flowmastewr exhausts!!!!! sound awsome but rust out way to fast :(

[wikked]

LoL @ the dog sack! That is awesome.


My choice, rear drums.

[Cryptic]

FWD (I couldn't resist)

[*SNOOP*]

I agree, candy paints are stupid. :rolf

Candy paints are stupid???? NEVER!!

[BeesTwinEG]

Candy paints are stupid???? NEVER!!

some are stupid. miss my Q45

[jbiscuit]

Candy paints are stupid???? NEVER!!

I was just joking. I love candy paint actually. And crazy metal flake too!

[H8RADE]

Body kits are awesome.
http://www.automotiveblogger.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/kit1.jpg

[Voodoo Chick]

I'm not a big fan of curb-feelers......those are kinda lame.

[70 cutlass 442]

Flex fueled cars and any other use for E85 other then performance gains,

[Prince Valiant]

I'd nominate BMW's i-Drive...


My choice, rear drums.Uh, ever hear of 4 wheel drum brakes? Would you like to try a drive in one?

[juicedimpss]

I'd nominate BMW's i-Drive...

Uh, ever hear of 4 wheel drum brakes? Would you like to try a drive in one?

those are not THAT bad,until they need to be resurfaced...lol

[Want_Notch]

Front Wheel Drive

[Prince Valiant]

those are not THAT bad,until they need to be resurfaced...lolThat's true...once you get used to the difference in feel and can modulate better, it's pretty decent.

[jbiscuit]

I actually enjoy my 4-wheel drums. Plenty of stopping power I think.

[Crawlin]

That's true...once you get used to the difference in feel and can modulate better, it's pretty decent.

"modulate better" definition in wikipedia:

-the ability to sense that you need to press the brake pedal firmly 1/2 mile before target stopping area

[juicedimpss]

"modulate better" definition in wikipedia:

-the ability to sense that you need to press the brake pedal firmly 1/2 mile before target stopping area

that sounds fairly accurate.

[03CVLX]

Jeep Racing...Need I say more :rolf

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/quasar3210/stupidjeep.jpg

[hrsp]

The Almighty Electric Supercharger!!!!!!!

[spindler27]

any neon lights, spinners, EGR systems, open differentials, internal wastegates, MAFs, etc

[4eyedstang]

spinner hub caps

[70 cutlass 442]

3rd gen camaros

[xxtremeteam]

Make your 10 bolt look like a 12 bolt with this!!!!

For only $159.95 you can make your boring old low performance 10 bolt look like a high performance 12 bolt.
What the hell will people think of next

http://www.tufadapters.com/

[Z28Roxy]

Wrong Wheel Drive

Fixed :thumbsup

[Z28Roxy]

7.5" 10 bolts

[hrsp]

the 305 tbi....

[theavenger333]

press fit rotors/hubs

[Cjburn]

Pontiac Aztec


http://jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2007/06/pontiac_aztec.jpg

Ugliest car made in the last 5 years, period

[nismodave]

http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/mustang-small.jpg

[Poncho]

7.5" 10 bolts

x2

also I vote the Twin Dual Cam 3.4 Gm 60* V6.

[slow90z]

chrysler transmissions

[Z28Roxy]

Water pump on top of the distributor (GM)

Non-GM cylinder heads :D

"Speed chrome"

[H8RADE]

chrysler transmissions

x752

[H8RADE]

chrysler transmissions

Earlier ones were great, but the post 90 4 speeds have been a disaster.
RE...
RH...
R We Done Yet...

[70challenger452]

Ford.

[GRAMPS SS]

static straps...GOD every car had them thing when i was a kid...still see then here and there....what about the old folks..older then me that have rear window blinds....come on wtf is wrong with these people....

[Prince Valiant]

chrysler transmissions
x752^Honestly, only the hopelessly naive (or confidently stupid) could think this^

Basically, both Ford and GM followed the example set by chrysler when developing their 3 speed transmissions, which formed the basis of their 4 speeds.

While chrysler can't claim to have invented the simpson dual planetary gearset, they were the first to successfully implement it. When it was first pedaled about to the american car manufactuers in the early-mid 50's, it was licensed for use to all three makers (AMC didn't generally produce it's own transmissions).

Chrysler would first debut the modern three-speed in 1956. Despite both Ford and GM having both purchased the license to produce transmissions using the gearset, were skeptical to the need and it's reliability...prefering to continue making simple 2 speeds instead. After the sucess both in performance and reliability of the 727 from 56 on, and in 1958, of the lighter duty 904 automatic, Ford and GM finally got around to making their own 3 speeds...albeit 8 years later!

Ford would debut in 1964 with the light duty C4, while GM would debut with the heavier TH400 (again, in 64)...Ford would follow with the heavier duty C6 in 1966, and GM's lighter duty TH350 would come along in 1967. In most opinions, the ford transmissions are closer in construction to the mopar trans than the GM, but for all intents and purposes, they are all very similar to each other.

Another first among the big three came in 1978 when chrysler began using lock-up torque converters for increased efficiency...GM didn't debut until around 1980 and Fords until 1982.

Another almost strange, but true innovation for the chrysler transmissions came from the good ol' 2 speed days...and that's the modern shift pattern for automatics. Chrysler was the first to use the R-N-D-L pattern when everyone else used the then normal P-N-D-L-R (notice the lack of a P on the chrysler though...they didn't put parking pins in their trans at first, prefering to use a parking brake to accomplish that task). It was marketed as a safety and reliability innovation as it seems, more than a few people went from L to R (automatic kickdowns didn't happen in those days), grenading a few transmissions in the process.

Another strange but true tidbit...why did GM use powerglides in most their cars except performance cars (and even in some performance models) through 1972? Because they refused to pay the $4-5 royalty per car it cost for every car using the three-speed auto's...since they built more cars than anyone during those days, they felt the cost would be too much (even though the cost might have been justified as it might have sold a couple more cars, and streamlined and simplified production so as to increase profit). GM did some wierd stuff with it's accounting dept in those days...

I won't deny that the 4 speeds from 89 up developed a bad reputation...some brought on itself for two design flaws, the other unfairly heaped upon it by naive mechanics not understanding proper service procedures...but to lump "chrysler transmissions" as a worst automotive invention is naivety at best, and blatantly ignorant at worst.

[SSDude]

http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/mustang-small.jpg

Air horn projects

[70 cutlass 442]

Ford.



at least they didnt use a 5 lb piston and rod assembly in the performance engines like cheysler did :rolf

[70 cutlass 442]

^Honestly, only the hopelessly naive (or confidently stupid) could think this^

Basically, both Ford and GM followed the example set by chrysler when developing their 3 speed transmissions, which formed the basis of their 4 speeds.

While chrysler can't claim to have invented the simpson dual planetary gearset, they were the first to successfully implement it. When it was first pedaled about to the american car manufactuers in the early-mid 50's, it was licensed for use to all three makers (AMC didn't generally produce it's own transmissions).

Chrysler would first debut the modern three-speed in 1956. Despite both Ford and GM having both purchased the license to produce transmissions using the gearset, were skeptical to the need and it's reliability...prefering to continue making simple 2 speeds instead. After the sucess both in performance and reliability of the 727 from 56 on, and in 1958, of the lighter duty 904 automatic, Ford and GM finally got around to making their own 3 speeds...albeit 8 years later!

Ford would debut in 1964 with the light duty C4, while GM would debut with the heavier TH400 (again, in 64)...Ford would follow with the heavier duty C6 in 1966, and GM's lighter duty TH350 would come along in 1967. In most opinions, the ford transmissions are closer in construction to the mopar trans than the GM, but for all intents and purposes, they are all very similar to each other.

Another first among the big three came in 1978 when chrysler began using lock-up torque converters for increased efficiency...GM didn't debut until around 1980 and Fords until 1982.

Another almost strange, but true innovation for the chrysler transmissions came from the good ol' 2 speed days...and that's the modern shift pattern for automatics. Chrysler was the first to use the R-N-D-L pattern when everyone else used the then normal P-N-D-L-R (notice the lack of a P on the chrysler though...they didn't put parking pins in their trans at first, prefering to use a parking brake to accomplish that task). It was marketed as a safety and reliability innovation as it seems, more than a few people went from L to R (automatic kickdowns didn't happen in those days), grenading a few transmissions in the process.

Another strange but true tidbit...why did GM use powerglides in most their cars except performance cars (and even in some performance models) through 1972? Because they refused to pay the $4-5 royalty per car it cost for every car using the three-speed auto's...since they built more cars than anyone during those days, they felt the cost would be too much (even though the cost might have been justified as it might have sold a couple more cars, and streamlined and simplified production so as to increase profit). GM did some wierd stuff with it's accounting dept in those days...

I won't deny that the 4 speeds from 89 up developed a bad reputation...some brought on itself for two design flaws, the other unfairly heaped upon it by naive mechanics not understanding proper service procedures...but to lump "chrysler transmissions" as a worst automotive invention is naivety at best, and blatantly ignorant at worst.


so this explains why chrysler 4 speeds suck how?

[lordairgtar]

static straps...GOD every car had them thing when i was a kid...still see then here and there....what about the old folks..older then me that have rear window blinds....come on wtf is wrong with these people....
Yer just mad because they didn't make those blinds for your car.

[lordairgtar]

The most ridiculous thing I see isn't really a car accessory, but you still see them at car shows. Those stupid Time Out Kid dolls that people lean up against their car. Especially when you dress them up in Packer clothes. OK, those dolls lost their appeal in , what, 1990 ?

[70challenger452]

at least they didnt use a 5 lb piston and rod assembly in the performance engines like cheysler did :rolf

well at least crysler understood how to correctly number a piston and rod:thumbsup

[hotshift13]

GOD I FUKKING HATE THOSE STUPID POUTING KID DOLLS AT CAR SHOWS. I went to one a couple years ago, and I must have seen 50-60 of them at least. I was so disgusted by them I actually left, I seriously thought about punnting a few.........................

[michelle]

RWD. Non-4-door POS grocery getters.

And the two pages of exercises that BMW recommends to do during a long journey that I read in the owner's manual of the new bimmer.

[Rocket Power]

Lambo doors on anything other than a lambo

Older 5.4 cyl heads with not enough spark plug thread "pop goes the weasel":rolf

[Z28Roxy]

Ethanol

[Reverend Cooper]

reverb on radios

[Prince Valiant]

at least they didnt use a 5 lb piston and rod assembly in the performance engines like cheysler did :rolfAnd at least chrysler engines don't vent their blocks at anything over 4K rpms :rolf


so this explains why chrysler 4 speeds suck how?That wasn't the point of the post retard. (and I profusely apologize to any retards I've offended by comparing them to you)

[70 cutlass 442]

[QUOTE=Prince Valiant;364994]And at least chrysler engines don't vent their blocks at anything over 4K rpms :rolf

QUOTE]

:rolf tell that to my stock blocked 302 with cast everything and a 200 shot. still gets me to work each day :thumbsup shift point is 5800 btw

[Z28Roxy]

RWD.

LOL wut?

[team beater]

Chrome fender trim


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[brotherbenn83]

3 letters


S




S




R

http://www.pamelashanteau.com/pics/Chevy-SSR-Flames-Fire.jpg

[Prince Valiant]

And at least chrysler engines don't vent their blocks at anything over 4K rpms :rolf



:rolf tell that to my stock blocked 302 with cast everything and a 200 shot. still gets me to work each day :thumbsup shift point is 5800 btwOlds ingine re-tard.

[70 cutlass 442]

[QUOTE=70 cutlass 442;365043]Olds ingine re-tard.


haha, alrite Mr. 15.2, whehn have you actually seen a old motor "vent" Im just cerious

[Prince Valiant]

haha, alrite Mr. 15.2, whehn have you actually seen a old motor "vent" Im just ceriouswell, and a mid 12 NA small block valiant (sold) too :rolleyes:

And to answer yur kwestchun, n 1991 (or so), 1969 Olds 98. Me n' my frend wuz racin my 1970 Pontiac 'Onneville w/ 455 poncho. His let go at the top of first....the poncho let go ~ month later with much the same effect.

[Rocket Power]

Olds ingine re-tard.
Hey now:goof

[70 cutlass 442]

well, and a mid 12 NA small block valiant (sold) too :rolleyes:

And to answer yur kwestchun, n 1991 (or so), 1969 Olds 98. Me n' my frend wuz racin my 1970 Pontiac 'Onneville w/ 455 poncho. His let go at the top of first....the poncho let go ~ month later with much the same effect.

so one isolated case makes a reputation for a whole product line? someone sounds a little narrow minded if you ask me :wow

[Prince Valiant]

someone sounds a little narrow minded if you ask me :wowOh no. It is indicative of the whole. Don't you know how I'm the one that always argues for anecdotal evidence? :rolleyes:

But, let's not forget Denna's block either...not vented, sure...but not quite hole (oops, I meant "whole") either.

Anyways, everyone knows olds engine stop making power around 4G, so what's the point of reving it further?

[70 cutlass 442]

Oh no. It is indicative of the whole. Don't you know how I'm the one that always argues for anecdotal evidence? :rolleyes:

But, let's not forget Denna's block either...not vented, sure...but not quite hole (oops, I meant "whole") either.

Anyways, everyone knows olds engine stop making power around 4G, so what's the point of reving it further?



you leave water in any motor it will crack, not astrophysics. And yes you are right, olds motors make lots of power down low, but not at all limited to 4K rpm, ill just assume that was the narrow minded chrysler enthusiest in you. that is ok :thumbsup

[70challenger452]

ill just assume that was the narrow minded chrysler enthusiest in you. that is ok :thumbsup

we just know were better:D

[Prince Valiant]

And yes you are right, olds motors make lots of power down low, but not at all limited to 4K rpmEh, it looks like you worded it wrong...the correct way would have been:

And yes, you are right; olds motors make low power You know, because we just know Olds dominant racing history...kind of makes you pine for the early 50's :rolleyes:


ill just assume that was the narrow minded chrysler enthusiest
Oh so wait, you make a blatantly ignorant statement about chrysler using "...5 lb piston and rod assembly in the performance engines like cheysler(sic) did" and then get but-hurt when someone uses the same backwards logic (or as you'd spell it: "lawjik") back at you?

If you ever learn the value of things like intake port volumes, head flow rod/stroke ratio's, advantages of oversquare engines and what not, maybe you'll learn to build something that doesn't need a crap load of nitrous to go fast :thumbsup