For all those of who believe in what you do, make kick ass products and do your part in providing enthusiasts with "the goods," I salute you. I know that it must be painful watching shitty ass parts getting so much play - even in "legitimate" magazines it seems - but quality and performance will always pay dividends. Keep your head up.
For all those of you who don't give a fuck at all, sell private labeled bullshit products from God knows where, products labeled "Made in Japan" yet made elsewhere, and tell more lies about your brand and products, I give you the double middle finger salute. You know who you are. You make knock-off wheels; supposedly "engineered" brake systems; "competition" coilover system; aero kits that aren't "aero" at all; turbos with turbine shafts that snap and get ingested into the engine; intercoolers that are based on a core from a refridgerator; and so on. You know who you are.
For those of you who do your research, save your hard-earned dollars to buy quality products and wrench, I salute you. You are what makes the industry go around. You support companies that do real R&D. You support an industry that is rooted in passion and ingenuity and realize that both do cost money to pursue. Keep up the good work. And take pride in your ride.
For those of you who buy cheap shit because you've convinced yourself that "it's just as good," stop kidding yourself. Seriously. Take your head out of your ass. Keeping up with your homie and his ride isn't the purpose of having passion for cars. If you can't afford it, then save your fuckin money til you CAN afford it. And stop spreading misinformation on the internet. And stop defending these shitty ass companies. They don't give a shit about you. They only give a shit about that dollar in your pocket. Why in the world would you support such companies? Do you really think K-Bee suspension in made in Japan? Yet they sell for $700? Suckers, you all.
And to automotive "journalists" out there, write some better shit. Don't write editorial because a particular company advertises in your magazine - are you listening Performance Auto & Sound (PAS)? It's no coincidence that editorial for company X sits right next to advertising for company X. Educate the public, pass on da truth, expose the pretenders and stop patting yourself on the back because you happen to write / shoot for magazine ________. You aren't celebrities. Having a throng of compact car owners as your fanbase makes you about as good as a Z-list celebrity.
DaTruth will continue to have periodic updates. For those who support what I write, thank you. You are the fuel that keeps this fire going.
For those who think I'm out of my mind, don't know what the hell I am talking about, criticize my viewpoints and all the other baloney you write in forums or whatver other medium, thank you. As you deem my words as mere conjecture, I do so in return for your words.
Happy holidays and here's to a prosperous 2008 for REAL companies.
