Moparts is a trip

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Offline 426HEMI

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Re: Moparts is a trip
« Reply #15 on: December 24, 2008 - 10:15:31 PM »
I just come here and not too many other places for sure.  We all can learn more about our cars and need to keep that in mind while we are here.  There is a lot of knowledge here and we all should treasure that for sure.
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Re: Moparts is a trip
« Reply #16 on: December 24, 2008 - 11:45:18 PM »
I used to frequent a few other boards. They had a few guys with Mopes but mostly GM and Ford. I don't feel like getting into pissing matches with guys that probably have gone half as quick as I have so I'll pass on Moparts. I just try to help out here with short to the point advice that I know is right and skip the 4 paragraph dissertations, much like CP does just because I love E bodies and have had a bunch of them over the years and want to help out others.  :2thumbs:
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Re: Moparts is a trip
« Reply #17 on: December 25, 2008 - 12:34:55 PM »
Any group of people is going to have a percentage of flakes, and with tens of thousands of members, Moparts has a lot of them!
That being said, there is a lot of great people there and I have met some good friends on that board, and learned alot.  If I have a problem with my car or truck, I can post a question and usually get an answer and good advice from an expert in a matter of minutes.  And some of the biggies in the hobby are regulars there to give restoration advice, like Dave Walden, Resto Rick, Bill Rolik, Steve Juliano and more.
For posters you don't like, there is an "ignore this user" button you can click to make them go away. 
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Re: Moparts is a trip
« Reply #18 on: December 25, 2008 - 02:28:38 PM »
I'm here or one in a great while I go on DC.COM Although I use a differnt name there. Still show NIIKI's pic tho. Anyway...C-C is home for me!!  :thumbsup:
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Re: Moparts is a trip
« Reply #19 on: December 26, 2008 - 11:12:59 AM »
You are correct, sir!

Can't tell you why.

You're both wrong. It should have only been posted in the eBay/Craigslist forum, not the for sale section. But I guess people are too lazy to read and follow the rules so the mods have to delete posts.

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Re: Moparts is a trip
« Reply #20 on: December 26, 2008 - 11:25:20 AM »
That's us.....Lazy. Might as well add dumb, fat, ignorant.

This is the attitude we're talking about. Did not expect it from you though, Kiss.

I've read many helpful posts from you on a few different boards.

I do stand corrected on the fleebay/mofarts thing. I haven't been there in a while, so my rusty memory glands were off.

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Re: Moparts is a trip
« Reply #21 on: December 26, 2008 - 12:18:54 PM »
LOL we are only guilty of being ignorant, not dumb. I do however confess to being fat and lazy  :roflsmiley:

I dont spend much time at moparts so I do admit I did not read their rules. In fact I did not read the rules for this site either, just learned them by the seat of the old pants. Since I am not selling a car or parts it does not matter to me anyway, just making an observation. For the record, I did not say Moparts sux, or do I even call it mofarts like some. It just always seems so stupid the little insignificant things that people choose to argue and get all worked up about. This was a tongue in cheek type post on the basis of one thread about a guy getting flamed for wanting to document and detail a survivor car for show judging instead of a total restoration, not a flame on moparts the site. I find Moparts to be of value in that it is a bigger site and there are much more parts and cars listed for sale. I really do not browse too many threads and I dont think I have over 5 replies since I signed up over there.
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Re: Moparts is a trip
« Reply #22 on: December 26, 2008 - 01:47:10 PM »
Typical Moparts OT thread:

Poster #1: "Anyone know where I can find a decent hidef TV?"

1st reply: "Try Best Buy or Walmart...they have some good deals"

2nd reply: " Stay away from **** brand TVs. They tend to fail after a few months"

3rd reply: "that's becase they're made in China"

4th reply: "Doesn't anybody buy things that are made in America anymore? Meanwhile they Chinese are taking over"

5th reply: "I always buy American...I don't care if it's more expensive"

6th reply: "But not everyone can afford to pay more based on principles"

7th reply: "It's people like you that are making this country go to hell. I bet you hire illegals too"

8th reply: "Walmart is worse than Satan"

9th reply: "Screw you man..I'll buy what I want, as long as its affordable and cheap"

First poster again: "So um...we're getting off topic here. Is 1080p better than 1080i"?

11th reply: "I bet  PENGUINS look good in HiDef"

12th reply: "I'd say go with 1080p, especially if you have or plan on getting a BluRay player or Playstation 3"

13th reply: "What's with you people...I'm still rocking my 13 inch black and white TV. Besides, there are no good shows anymore, like Bonanza and Hee Haw...those were the good old days"

14th reply: "Man, I just got a 42" LCD, 1080p. NFL games look great"

15th reply: "NFL...I don't watch it. I hate pro sports. It's just a bunch of spoiled, overpaid ni...I mean...thugs".

16th reply: "When you get the TV, make sure you get all the cables you're gonna need, or hooking it up is a pain in the [edited by moparts]"

17th reply: "I'm looking forward to watching the Inauguration on my new TV"

*Thread LOCKED*

« Last Edit: December 26, 2008 - 01:51:46 PM by Ponch ® »


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Re: Moparts is a trip
« Reply #23 on: December 26, 2008 - 02:10:46 PM »
I agree that Moparts can get out of hand fast!! This is a much more laid back and helpfull forum. I love you guys man!! :2cents:
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Re: Moparts is a trip
« Reply #24 on: December 26, 2008 - 02:50:23 PM »
Ponch.........

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Re: Moparts is a trip
« Reply #25 on: December 26, 2008 - 03:58:40 PM »
Typical Moparts OT thread:

Poster #1: "Anyone know where I can find a decent hidef TV?"

1st reply: "Try Best Buy or Walmart...they have some good deals"

2nd reply: " Stay away from **** brand TVs. They tend to fail after a few months"

3rd reply: "that's becase they're made in China"

4th reply: "Doesn't anybody buy things that are made in America anymore? Meanwhile they Chinese are taking over"

5th reply: "I always buy American...I don't care if it's more expensive"

6th reply: "But not everyone can afford to pay more based on principles"

7th reply: "It's people like you that are making this country go to hell. I bet you hire illegals too"

8th reply: "Walmart is worse than Satan"

9th reply: "Screw you man..I'll buy what I want, as long as its affordable and cheap"

First poster again: "So um...we're getting off topic here. Is 1080p better than 1080i"?

11th reply: "I bet  PENGUINS look good in HiDef"

12th reply: "I'd say go with 1080p, especially if you have or plan on getting a BluRay player or Playstation 3"

13th reply: "What's with you people...I'm still rocking my 13 inch black and white TV. Besides, there are no good shows anymore, like Bonanza and Hee Haw...those were the good old days"

14th reply: "Man, I just got a 42" LCD, 1080p. NFL games look great"

15th reply: "NFL...I don't watch it. I hate pro sports. It's just a bunch of spoiled, overpaid ni...I mean...thugs".

16th reply: "When you get the TV, make sure you get all the cables you're gonna need, or hooking it up is a pain in the [edited by moparts]"

17th reply: "I'm looking forward to watching the Inauguration on my new TV"

*Thread LOCKED*



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Re: Moparts is a trip
« Reply #26 on: December 26, 2008 - 05:40:34 PM »
I check out moparts all the time, mostly for the race section and they sometimes have cool stuff in the classifieds. I don't post or reply to much there though. Don't want to get lit up for not having correct date coded u-joint strap bolts on my car.
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Re: Moparts is a trip
« Reply #27 on: December 26, 2008 - 05:55:59 PM »
I check out moparts all the time, mostly for the race section and they sometimes have cool stuff in the classifieds. I don't post or reply to much there though. Don't want to get lit up for not having correct date coded u-joint strap bolts on my car.

They would fry me in oil then because I get rid of the straps everytime I get a chance. My 2.94 sure grip I have in the Chally right now is set up with U-bolts like ford used. I love the u-bolts, they are easy to deal with and are 3 times as strong as the wimpy Chrysler straps.
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Re: Moparts is a trip
« Reply #28 on: December 26, 2008 - 05:58:18 PM »
If you can ignore the bull, you'll usually get a helpful answer pretty quick.  Just by the shear numbers, there's a lot of experience there.

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Re: Moparts is a trip
« Reply #29 on: December 26, 2008 - 06:00:30 PM »
As far as the site-----Moparts is really a good place.    Please don't let a few people shy you away from any educational/enjoying place to relax and read.