Just one more reason to buy American...

SoFlaSV · 04-22-2009, 10:12 PM

GM, Ford, & Chrysler

INTERESTING...maybe the country should consider bailing them out to some degree

Nothing needs to be said... Ford, Chrysler and GM's contributions after 9/11

An interesting commentary...You might find this of interest:

CNN Headline News did a short news listing regarding Ford and GM's
contributions to the relief and recovery efforts in New York and Washington .

The findings are as follows.....

1. Ford - $10 million to American Red Cross matching employee contributions
of the same number plus 10 Excursions to NY Fire Dept. The company also
offered ER response team services and office space to displaced government employees.

2. GM - $10 million to American Red Cross matching employee contributions
of the same number and a fleet of Vans, SUV's, and Trucks..

3. Daimler Chrysler - $10 million to support of the children and victims
of the Sept. 11 attack.

4. Harley Davidson motorcycles - $1 million and 30 new
motorcycles to the New York Police Dept.

5. Volkswagen - Employees and management created a Sept 11 Foundation,
funded initial with $2 million, for the assistance of the children and victims of the WTC.

6. Hyundai - $300,000 to the American Red Cross.

7. Audi - see VW

8. BMW - Nothing.

9. Daewoo - Nothing.

10. Fiat - Nothing.

11. Honda - Nothing despite boasting of second best sales month ever in August 2001

12. Isuzu - Nothing.

13. Mitsubishi - Nothing.

14.. Nissan - Nothing.

15. Porsche - Nothing. Press release with condolences via the Porsche website.

16. Subaru - Nothing.

17. Suzuki - Nothing.

18. Toyota - Nothing despite claims of high sales in July and August 2001.
Condolences posted on the website .

Whenever the time may be for you to purchase a new vehicle, keep this information in mind. You might want to give more consideration to a car manufactured by an American-owned and / or American based company. Apart from Hyundai and Volkswagen, the foreign car companies contributed nothing at all to the citizens of the United States .... It's OK for these companies to take money out of this country, but it is apparently not acceptable to return some in a time of crisis. I believe we should not forget things like this. Say thank you in a way that gets their attention..

++++ Pass it on, I just did. ++++

ZUKIMON · 04-22-2009, 10:18 PM

Gotta support my Hyundai paycheck.

Really though....that's pretty outstanding of all the offerings from those who did. To those who didn't....PISS OFF! Pretty pathetic if you ask me.

Particle Man · 04-22-2009, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZUKIMON

Gotta support my Hyundai paycheck.

I've made quite the contribution then this year

101lifts2 · 04-22-2009, 11:57 PM

This is why I buy GM or Ford.

ZUKIMON · 04-23-2009, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Particle Man

I've made quite the contribution then this year

[thumbsup] Thanks dude!

Quote:

101lifts2 This is why I buy GM or Ford.

Did I mention that I also work as a GM tech?

tached1000rr · 04-23-2009, 12:46 AM

So based upon this theory, we should all be riding Harleys????? Sorry I'll keep the Honda

101lifts2 · 04-23-2009, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZUKIMON

[thumbsup] Thanks dude!

Did I mention that I also work as a GM tech?

U da man!

Rangerscott · 04-23-2009, 01:54 AM

Is this on that urban legend website?

Mikey · 04-23-2009, 02:23 AM

I prefer to buy American, and I'm happy to see that the American car companies helped out after 9/11.

That being said, my purchase decisions are based on product and price. I don't want FWD, ever, for anything. I also don't want a $30K pickup or SUV. When the American companies have business models that make sense and products I want for a price I'm willing to pay, they'll get my money.

Case in point: in 1997, you could get a Z28 Camaro (stripped) with a 6-speed manual transmission for $16K. I bought one. Bring that shit back, and I'm in. I will not, however, spend $25K for a Cobalt, no matter how many bells and whistles it has, and I'll never spend $50K for an Escalade.

RACER X · 04-23-2009, 07:53 AM

here's a reason not too.

Forumites at Camaro5 have been collectively scratching their heads for a couple days, wondering why there appear to be two layers of lead wheel weights stuck onto their brake calipers. It's a mystery Charlie Brown!

The confusion started when a poster uploaded an image of his new Camaro's Brembo calipers, on which were riding two rows of lead weights, normally affixed to the inside of a wheel rim to balance the tire. This led everyone with a Camaro to run outside to see it their mullet machine's also had the weights, which they do, at least on among the folks on the forum. GM has not answered to the confusion yet, but the leading theory is they were place on the caliper as a quick and dirty fix to alleviate brake squeal. From a physics perspective, this explanation is plausible, as resonant frequency is in large part determined by mass, and by changing the vibrating mass of the caliper with the weights, a troublesome squeal would be eliminated for a particular driving condition.

The trouble is if they're using normal brake weights, the heat cycling of the caliper will eventually cause the adhesive to fail and, if things get too serious on the track, the lead could actually melt. Though it's an odd issue and not really a big deal, we'll be keeping you in on the loop during Camaro brake-gate, though we recommend Camaro owners visit their local dealer and have their muffler bearings, blinker fluid, and piston-return springs checked out, just in case.
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04-22-2009, 10:12 PM	#1
SoFlaSV Guinness Bitches... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Coconut Creek, Fl Moto: '00 SV650 Posts: 505	Just one more reason to buy American... GM, Ford, & Chrysler INTERESTING...maybe the country should consider bailing them out to some degree Nothing needs to be said... Ford, Chrysler and GM's contributions after 9/11 An interesting commentary...You might find this of interest: CNN Headline News did a short news listing regarding Ford and GM's contributions to the relief and recovery efforts in New York and Washington . The findings are as follows..... 1. Ford - $10 million to American Red Cross matching employee contributions of the same number plus 10 Excursions to NY Fire Dept. The company also offered ER response team services and office space to displaced government employees. 2. GM - $10 million to American Red Cross matching employee contributions of the same number and a fleet of Vans, SUV's, and Trucks.. 3. Daimler Chrysler - $10 million to support of the children and victims of the Sept. 11 attack. 4. Harley Davidson motorcycles - $1 million and 30 new motorcycles to the New York Police Dept. 5. Volkswagen - Employees and management created a Sept 11 Foundation, funded initial with $2 million, for the assistance of the children and victims of the WTC. 6. Hyundai - $300,000 to the American Red Cross. 7. Audi - see VW 8. BMW - Nothing. 9. Daewoo - Nothing. 10. Fiat - Nothing. 11. Honda - Nothing despite boasting of second best sales month ever in August 2001 12. Isuzu - Nothing. 13. Mitsubishi - Nothing. 14.. Nissan - Nothing. 15. Porsche - Nothing. Press release with condolences via the Porsche website. 16. Subaru - Nothing. 17. Suzuki - Nothing. 18. Toyota - Nothing despite claims of high sales in July and August 2001. Condolences posted on the website . Whenever the time may be for you to purchase a new vehicle, keep this information in mind. You might want to give more consideration to a car manufactured by an American-owned and / or American based company. Apart from Hyundai and Volkswagen, the foreign car companies contributed nothing at all to the citizens of the United States .... It's OK for these companies to take money out of this country, but it is apparently not acceptable to return some in a time of crisis. I believe we should not forget things like this. Say thank you in a way that gets their attention.. ++++ Pass it on, I just did. ++++

04-22-2009, 10:18 PM	#2
ZUKIMON Is this thing on? Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ashe Co, NC (Near Boone) Moto: '01, 929RR Posts: 398	Gotta support my Hyundai paycheck. Really though....that's pretty outstanding of all the offerings from those who did. To those who didn't....PISS OFF! Pretty pathetic if you ask me. __________________ Dirty Harry said there's nothing wrong with a little shooting, as long as the right people get shot.

04-22-2009, 11:57 PM	#4
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	This is why I buy GM or Ford. __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

04-23-2009, 02:23 AM	#9
Mikey Raving Lunatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Moto: Concours 14 ABS, ZX6E Posts: 902	I prefer to buy American, and I'm happy to see that the American car companies helped out after 9/11. That being said, my purchase decisions are based on product and price. I don't want FWD, ever, for anything. I also don't want a $30K pickup or SUV. When the American companies have business models that make sense and products I want for a price I'm willing to pay, they'll get my money. Case in point: in 1997, you could get a Z28 Camaro (stripped) with a 6-speed manual transmission for $16K. I bought one. Bring that shit back, and I'm in. I will not, however, spend $25K for a Cobalt, no matter how many bells and whistles it has, and I'll never spend $50K for an Escalade. __________________ Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.

04-23-2009, 07:53 AM	#10
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	here's a reason not too. Forumites at Camaro5 have been collectively scratching their heads for a couple days, wondering why there appear to be two layers of lead wheel weights stuck onto their brake calipers. It's a mystery Charlie Brown! The confusion started when a poster uploaded an image of his new Camaro's Brembo calipers, on which were riding two rows of lead weights, normally affixed to the inside of a wheel rim to balance the tire. This led everyone with a Camaro to run outside to see it their mullet machine's also had the weights, which they do, at least on among the folks on the forum. GM has not answered to the confusion yet, but the leading theory is they were place on the caliper as a quick and dirty fix to alleviate brake squeal. From a physics perspective, this explanation is plausible, as resonant frequency is in large part determined by mass, and by changing the vibrating mass of the caliper with the weights, a troublesome squeal would be eliminated for a particular driving condition. The trouble is if they're using normal brake weights, the heat cycling of the caliper will eventually cause the adhesive to fail and, if things get too serious on the track, the lead could actually melt. Though it's an odd issue and not really a big deal, we'll be keeping you in on the loop during Camaro brake-gate, though we recommend Camaro owners visit their local dealer and have their muffler bearings, blinker fluid, and piston-return springs checked out, just in case. __________________ http://jalopnik.com/5222908/2010-che...-brake-weights __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

04-23-2009, 12:46 AM	#6
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	So based upon this theory, we should all be riding Harleys????? Sorry I'll keep the Honda

04-23-2009, 01:54 AM	#8
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Is this on that urban legend website?