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Old 09-05-2012, 04:48 PM   #1306
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Originally Posted by wlfpck View Post
You do realize my post was more of a blanket post. That there should be evidence based statements that are made.

For instance, like back to my example, there would be no point in saying the 86 is faster than a _______ car because we can turbo it and make 450+ whp.

That's the point that needs to get across. Constraints must be placed when making comparisons. Are we talking Stock vs Stock? 86 with new tires vs Stock? 86 with new tires and more power vs Stock?

Simply by making a broad statement like the 86 is faster than ______ based off the fact that modified it makes _____ whp or w/e is a pointless arguement. Because with that kind of logic, the blanket statement of a 93 civic is faster than a 86 can be made as well. And we KNOW stock vs stock, that this statement is false.
yeah. i think that by quoting people it always sounds like an attack or something. i just used that because, while what you say makes sense, it isnt what is happening.

i understand that there constants are important. it just seems like many people are just picking constants to support the conclusion they want.
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