<VV> Learners inherit The Earth - or, at least, the oil!

[ScottyGrover at aol.com]

Thanks for the straight dope--I was operating on my own observation and  
history as a hot rodder (since I was old enough to drive (in  Detroit))---1954.
 
Scotty from Hollyweid
 
 
In a message dated 10/18/2012 11:34:23 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
Sethracer at aol.com writes:

Scotty - I disagree with much of your statement. Certainly the government  
frowns upon modification of smog or safety systems on cars. The factories 
want  to limit their liability. But all of the major US manufacturers want to 
fully  engage their customers and they provide the information and often the 
parts  themselves to the aftermarket. There has been a battle for the  
dealer information needed for repair - mostly needed by independent  repair 
shops. But that battle is somewhat over, as the government has taken  the sides 
of the consumers and now requires release of most data. Easily, the  three 
largest displays at the Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA)  
show later this month in Las Vegas will be the GM display, the Ford display  
and the Chrysler/Mopar display. I am looking forward to wearing out my  feet!
 
-Seth Emerson
 
 
In a message dated 10/18/2012 11:18:20 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
ScottyGrover at aol.com writes:

That's  what the factories and the government want; they highly disapprove  
 
of anyone (unauthorised) knowing enough about cars to be able to repair  or 
 
modify their designs. They would outlaw hot rodding if they  could (see the 
BS  that Japanese legislators have forced on their  people.)

Scotty from  Hollyweird