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Originally Posted by simpleisbest
Do you hold the same negative regard toward investigative journalists, historians, archeologists, or private detectives?
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how could you possibly compare the efforts of industry professionals to uncover the truth for the betterment of all mankind to the rather niche area of car prep for personal gains.
and this-is-for personal gains! Those of you that decided to dig this deep to prove that TRD parts are legal have only created a brief window of advantage for yourself and anyone else quick enough to follow through. This will bound to be shut down in one way or another.
The immediate result of these findings is that a few choice competitors are going to show up at the next big event lowered and on stiffer springs in a car that's been untouched for the last 3 years, with paper in hand saying it's okay.
We don't even know Toyota's intent. It could have been a simple clerical omission. Honestly, who up in Toyota HQ seriously considered the ramifications of this. Outside of SCCA Autocross it's ludicrous to even consider this something worth knowing about, let alone researching.
I bet the Toyota exec who helped you guys was just bored out of his ass and was glad that something of interest landed on his desk.
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Originally Posted by simpleisbest
Are you negative because it may force you to make decisions that will effect your competitiveness? If so, you need either a new class or quite competition. This is the nature of competitive Street. There will always be a new car or new shiny part (infinite adjustment sway bar or 4-way adjustable shocks) that can upset your world.
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Thank you for the condescending words, but no, I'm not negative because it might affect my competitiveness (the only thing that affects my competitiveness is if Sean decides to attend more Ontario events).
In fact, if the end result is a net positive for us, i'll gladly bite the forbidden fruit.
But that's irrelevant. My negativity stems from the general way this whole thing unfolded, rather than the end result. The desperation to claw at any advantage you get, it's not pretty. It's something I would have never ever bothered to think about, let alone follow through with the investigations. I'm busy as it is saving up for high-end dampers
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