In reply to Datsun310Guy :
In reply to Datsun310Guy :
Keith Tanner said:
In reply to GCrites80s :
Taiwan is the Switzerland of Southeast Asia.
Swords at dusk? I’m not a morning person.
Did someone say U.P?
In reply to Floating Doc (Forum Supporter) :
Wait, that's not a gravy boat?
GCrites80s said:You know when it comes to automotive rubber we really are the the best here in the USA. Now there are some great tires that come from other countries but here's the rubber hierarchy:
GM
Ford
Toyota
Honda
Spain
Mopar
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Most of Europe
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Germany
Back in the mid 2000s when I worked in the industry, GM and Chrylser rubber (engine mounts, bushings) came from the same source.
What makes the german stuff so bad?
Mr. Peabody said:
In reply to ProDarwin :
There was some chemical that either they didn't use or couldn't use for German regs reasons. The rubber would either crumble after a few years or go slimy after a few years.
In reply to Pete. (l33t FS) :
Ah. When was this? Or is it current?
Not a meme but that reminded me of this
probably a repost, but...
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