<VV> Stock & Improved

[Mark Corbin]

As a friend of mine would say, the two biggest lies in the English language
are "new" and "improved".

Truth is, sometimes "modified" is NOT an improvement. It may merely be
"different". And regardless of what we may think down the line, the factory
had a reason for every decision and compromise. 

Also, progress and change usually improves the product, which is why LATES
ARE BETTER THAN EARLIES. (G)

But seriously, the definition of "modified" is merely "changed from what it
was", whereas by definition "improved" IMPLIES that the change was made
because the former was INFERIOR. It is this implication that is offensive
to those who like stock cars. Maybe a change IS an improvement, maybe it is
not, but that matters not to stock lovers. That is why "modified" (or even
"custom") is the correct word to use, and NOT "improved". Hope this clears
things up.

-Mark

> [Original Message]
> From: Matt Nall <patiomatt at aol.com>
> Subject: Re: <VV> Stock & Improved
>
>  No 
> slight ment to the stock bunch. 
>  
>  Paul Chapman, Corsa member
>
> Paul, and others... remember.......
>
> The problem is with the WORD   "IMPROVED"   vs.  "Modified "
>
> as far as signs and paperwork in conjunction with a CORSA CONCOURS
event...
>
> Some feel "slighted"  and that thegeneral public  will THINK  the STOCK 
cars are not as good...
>
> All educated people know that Modified and Improved is always better than
Stock...  GGGG
>
> Matt Nall
> Charleston, Oregon
>