<VV> Welcome Jon & other new pwople

[John Bailey]

Frank:

There is one other topic that gets people going: early models are better
than late models or vice versa.

John B.

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> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:14:09 -0400
> From: "corvairduval at cox.net" <corvairduval at cox.net>
> Subject: <VV> Welcome Jon & other new people
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
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> Welcome Jon,
>
> Yes, this is a friendly forum, but sometimes it can be exciting also!
> Especially in winter, we need heated discussions to melt the snow and cure
> cabin fever.
>
> The topics that will bring out the best of debates (most heated discussions
> and moderations [where the moderated poster actually has his/her post read
> by a moderator before being posted to the group]):
>
> 1. Adjusting valves, hot vs cold method.
>
> 2. Electric vs mechanical fans.
>
> 3. Electric vs mechanical fuel pumps.
>
> 4. Sedan vs coupe vs 2 door vs 4 door and sedan vs hardtop.
>
> Other somewhat tense topices, but much less excitement:
>
> A. Antiseize on spark plugs and other fasteners.
>
> B. Brake fluid, silicone DOT 5 vs glycol DOT 3, 4.
>
> C. Stock vs Modified aka cutting up a clean original survivor to make a
> custom car.
>
> D. Corsa membership or not.
>
> E. Vendor bashing- not allowed, but makes its way into discussions.
>
> F. Politics (except car directly related)- not allowed, that's what VV-Talk
> is for.
>
> But, we are all experts, just ask us! ggg
>
> You do bring up a point, we are not placing the newcomers in the shooting
> gallery, we are shooting at the other experts already here! Newbies just
> supply the ammunition and targets. It's mostly in fun, we haven't had a
> good "bite me" response since Hank stopped using the term years ago.
>
> Opinions vs facts- don't confuse my opinions with facts! It is hard to tell
> the difference anymore. At least we try to weed out the "old wives tales".
>
> Again, welcome, grow a thick skin and keep asking questions.
>
> That's what we ARE here for.
>
> Frank DuVal
>
> Original Message:
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> From: Jon Woolf jon at jonwoolf.com
> Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2013 07:39:23 -0700
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Subject: <VV> Electric Fans
>
>
> Jeez, all I did was to innocently ask if anyone had heard of using an
> electric fan for cooling their 'vair instead of the inefficient belt
> driven one!  Since then, you guys have had your pitchforks and scythes
> out, all saying, "ooh! ooh! I know that!   Listen to me!", practically
> calling each other out!
>
> It's so easy nowadays to be an 'expert' and publish. I thought that this
> was a friendly forum, a place to ask questions and maybe get some
> history, find parts, etc, related to Corvairs, instead of being the
> shooting gallery that it seems to be. Sheesh!
>
> It's a bit like being in a small town in an exotic car. If you're all
> alone, and want company, just pop the hood. You will have a crowd of
> 'experts', wrenches in hand, around your car in 2 minutes flat, all
> earnestly sure they know what's wrong- even if there is nothing wrong.
>
> Enjoy your cars. I know I do. Don't get bitter and twisted and
> argumentative on a forum- it's a sure way to destroy it.  Yes, express
> your opinion- but don't confuse opinions with facts.
>
> Enjoy.
>
>
>