"Bieg's Law"
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From: Sydney
Ahhh, this old chest nut!
I agree with everything you say in the first post. If you are going to mod your car make sure you start from a stocker (is that correct?).
So does eating, going to the movies, playing golf, just plain living.
I spent much of last weekend installing one-touch auto up/down for my soft top, repainting my V-AFC black, hard wiring my power outlet to the battery (for charging purposes) and a few other tinkery type things. I realise this doesn't make any sense to some, but that was actually what I wanted to do with my time. I 'spent' it the way I wanted to and enjoyed the hell out of it.
For those of us with the tinkering bent, please factor this into your equation some time.
Modding is not a sound financial decision. Nor is playing golf. And if you give up both you will have much more time to spend with your accountant (no offence intended to accountants BTW).
I agree with everything you say in the first post. If you are going to mod your car make sure you start from a stocker (is that correct?).
Originally posted by Bieg
Modding a car loses you money in many ways.
The time and effort and in some cases money it takes to install the mod.
Modding a car loses you money in many ways.
The time and effort and in some cases money it takes to install the mod.
I spent much of last weekend installing one-touch auto up/down for my soft top, repainting my V-AFC black, hard wiring my power outlet to the battery (for charging purposes) and a few other tinkery type things. I realise this doesn't make any sense to some, but that was actually what I wanted to do with my time. I 'spent' it the way I wanted to and enjoyed the hell out of it.
For those of us with the tinkering bent, please factor this into your equation some time.
Modding is not a sound financial decision. Nor is playing golf. And if you give up both you will have much more time to spend with your accountant (no offence intended to accountants BTW).
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From: Indy, In.
Originally posted by Red_Ohio_Rocket
this Might fit this post properly
Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
this Might fit this post properly
Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
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From: Sydney
Originally posted by xviper
I think this thread and all others that he starts like this, should be terminated.
I think this thread and all others that he starts like this, should be terminated.
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From: Sydney
Originally posted by Phi2k
If I knew any better (which I don't) I'd guess that you were a pastor or some other religious figure.
If I knew any better (which I don't) I'd guess that you were a pastor or some other religious figure.
Put it this way, whenever I imagine Bieg (and that's not often) I can't help but think of Hank from 'Me, Myself and Irene'.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by AusS2000
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I disagree. Sure Bieg's thoughts are only one side of the story and he doesn't seem to acknowledge that there is any other side, but that's what discussions and opinions are all about. And he's far less caustic
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I disagree. Sure Bieg's thoughts are only one side of the story and he doesn't seem to acknowledge that there is any other side, but that's what discussions and opinions are all about. And he's far less caustic
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From: Sheridan
I think Bieg's Law is valid and I think Bieg said it in the right way.
If I ever buy my dreamed about NSX, I'll buy it new and keep it stock. In 20 years, it'll have fresh fluids, fuel and wiper blades, but I'll pass on the stereo upgrades, subwoofers, rear speakers, etc. My S2000 is fully returnable to stock (with the purchase of some plastic to fix up where I put in Lucid's speakers) and I'm glad.
When my new oil jet bolts come in, I'll keep the old ones in case the next owner wants an "original" F20C ...
If I ever buy my dreamed about NSX, I'll buy it new and keep it stock. In 20 years, it'll have fresh fluids, fuel and wiper blades, but I'll pass on the stereo upgrades, subwoofers, rear speakers, etc. My S2000 is fully returnable to stock (with the purchase of some plastic to fix up where I put in Lucid's speakers) and I'm glad.
When my new oil jet bolts come in, I'll keep the old ones in case the next owner wants an "original" F20C ...
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From: SoCal
Yeah, it isn't 'worth much' relatively speaking, but my 1991 'Limited Edition' BRG Miata #440 of 4000 has less than 4000 miles, original great looking tires, original battery that still works 
, hardtop and totally unmodded. It is worth very much to me, and is irreplaceable, since I don't think I could find such a specimen in the same condition. I like that Miata as it is, as I like my S2000 as I have made it to be.
, hardtop and totally unmodded. It is worth very much to me, and is irreplaceable, since I don't think I could find such a specimen in the same condition. I like that Miata as it is, as I like my S2000 as I have made it to be.