Dirty Little Secrets

[kexodusc]

I know I haven't been 'round these parts much lateley, but who in the blue hell is Melvin and why does Bobby Styxx want to date his granddaughter?

[emaidel]

I know I haven't been 'round these parts much lateley, but who in the blue hell is Melvin and why does Bobby Styxx want to date his granddaughter?

I can't answer the second part of your question, but as to "Who in the blue hell is Melvin?" I suspect many of us here might wish to ask the same question. He seemed to come out of the blue and does little other than post nostalgic posts about how wonderful the industry was up until the end of the 1960's. Then, all went to hell in a handbasket, and the Japanese (who make only "junk" according to him) put all the American companies out of business and ruined an otherwise fine industry. Absolutely nothing of any worth seems to have been made since then, at least according to Melvin.

He also constantly makes comparisons between German and Japanese or American cars, placing the German cars on platforms as if they never had any peers, and thoroughly trashes Lexus and Corvette automobiles.

Just look back on this thread and elsewhere on AR. You'll find lots of stuff from this guy.

[Ajani]

I can't answer the second part of your question, but as to "Who in the blue hell is Melvin?" I suspect many of us here might wish to ask the same question. He seemed to come out of the blue and does little other than post nostalgic posts about how wonderful the industry was up until the end of the 1960's. Then, all went to hell in a handbasket, and the Japanese (who make only "junk" according to him) put all the American companies out of business and ruined an otherwise fine industry. Absolutely nothing of any worth seems to have been made since then, at least according to Melvin.

He also constantly makes comparisons between German and Japanese or American cars, placing the German cars on platforms as if they never had any peers, and thoroughly trashes Lexus and Corvette automobiles.

Just look back on this thread and elsewhere on AR. You'll find lots of stuff from this guy.

Yep, that sounds like a pretty apt description of Melvin....

[Groundbeef]

Another of my favorite hobbies is springing incredibly offensive jokes upon unsuspecting friends.

Heres one to try and get the topic back around.

A man boards a plane, and is seated next to an incredibly striking woman. Realizing that he has no chance in hell of actually snaring a catch such as her, he decides to ignore her.

However, after a time, he notices she is reading a rather 'adult' book, and works up the nerve to talk to her. He asks what she is reading, and after much hesitation she replies its a self help sex book. She then continues on to relate several poor encounters with strangers in the past, and how she has FINALLY solved her problems.

"How?" the man asks? Well, she replies in the book it suggests that she concentrate either on Indian Lovers, as they are commanding in the bed, or with Jewish Lovers, as they concentrate on pleasing their lovers. The man ponders this for a few moments, and then turns silent. After a minute he looks back, and asks her name. She replies "Jane", and then asks what his name is.

Without hesitation he replies "Tonto Berkowitz".

[SlumpBuster]

Melvin's supadupafly Porsche:

[Luvin Da Blues]

Absolutely nothing of any worth seems to have been made since then, at least according to Melvin.

LOL..just like his posts...absolutely nothing of any worth.

EDIT: Ok, it is good for entertainment and wasting time.

[Rich-n-Texas]

LOL..just like his posts...absolutely nothing of any worth.

EDIT: Ok, it is good for entertainment and wasting time.

Good job LDB. Finally getting your feet wet I see.

[Luvin Da Blues]

Good job LDB. Finally getting your feet wet I see.

Hey Rich, my tongue was starting to bleed from biting it for so long.

[melvin walker]

I can't answer the second part of your question, but as to "Who in the blue hell is Melvin?" I suspect many of us here might wish to ask the same question. He seemed to come out of the blue and does little other than post nostalgic posts about how wonderful the industry was up until the end of the 1960's. Then, all went to hell in a handbasket, and the Japanese (who make only "junk" according to him) put all the American companies out of business and ruined an otherwise fine industry. Absolutely nothing of any worth seems to have been made since then, at least according to Melvin.

He also constantly makes comparisons between German and Japanese or American cars, placing the German cars on platforms as if they never had any peers, and thoroughly trashes Lexus and Corvette automobiles.

Just look back on this thread and elsewhere on AR. You'll find lots of stuff from this guy.

Do you know anything about cars ? How many Japanese car has won a Formula one World Championship , are a World Sports Car Manufactures Championship ?
There was one American car company that did win the sports car championship.
I don't expect most of you so called audio hobbyist to know.
Dont think many of you can read very well judging by this post.

As for as audio it appears most of you is as ignorant of audio as you are cars.
That is why I am here to , educate ? not all but most !

[GMichael]

Do you know anything about cars ? How many Japanese car has won a Formula one World Championship , are a World Sports Car Manufactures Championship ?
There was one American car company that did win the sports car championship.
I don't expect most of you so called audio hobbyist to know.
Dont think many of you can read very well judging by this post.

As for as audio it appears most of you is as ignorant of audio as you are cars.
That is why I am here to , educate ? not all but most !

I don't see any reason to attack the good members of this forum with this kind of loose language. Please don't insult us. You don't really know any of us.

[melvin walker]

I don't see any reason to attack the good members of this forum with this kind of loose language. Please don't insult us. You don't really know any of us.

I only read the post !
What is your definition of loose language ?

[GMichael]

I only read the post !
What is your definition of loose language ?

Re-read the post from you that I quoted. If we had said the same things to you, you would have gotten very upset and posted more unhappy faces.

[melvin walker]

Re-read the post from you that I quoted. If we had said the same things to you, you would have gotten very upset and posted more unhappy faces.

I don't get upset .I enjoy the give and take. Believe it or not I respect many of the opinions posted here. The unhappy faces are fun.
I agree to disagree. it likes driving on the autobahn , at first it's tough but you get better.
At first I was surprised at the response , not now.

I rather enjoy debating with all of you. We all learn something. You might call it the clashing with the generations.
Isn't America a wonderful. Keep it coming.
What about this face ?

[Groundbeef]

Do you know anything about cars ? How many Japanese car has won a Formula one World Championship , are a World Sports Car Manufactures Championship ?
There was one American car company that did win the sports car championship.
I don't expect most of you so called audio hobbyist to know.
Dont think many of you can read very well judging by this post.

As for as audio it appears most of you is as ignorant of audio as you are cars.
That is why I am here to , educate ? not all but most !

It took a couple of seconds to look up, and it appears since 2002, Toyota has not won an event, but has placed 2nd. That means that it beat German, Italian, and American autos.

Here:
http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2008/01/27/3232683.htm

I'm no car enthusiest, but your 1 drumbeat has grown tiresome.

Honda makes some fine engines, and I've no doubt Toyota has some killer engineers as well. Your average, off the showroom floor BMW has NO better chance of winning a Formula 1 race either. So your doubious ablitily to equate F1 performance with day to day operations of an auto are funny at best. Delusional at best.

I'd like to see your F1 Ferarri, McLaren, rub a little paint on the Nascar Circuit. Now that would be funny!

BTW in 1990 this article stated that Honda has been so successful with its engines in F1 that "most of the excitement has been taken out of the races". That's in 1990!!!!

Heres the article:

http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpag...rssnyt&emc=rss

I know it may take some time for you to digest it, but Japanese automakers are doing plenty in F1.

Also you bloviating windbag, it appears that HONDA won a F1 race in 1967. Thats 1967! Heres the link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1967_Italian_Grand_Prix

Then in 1968 Honda (Japanese) WON EVERY RACE in Formula 1!!!! Every RACE

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Racing_F1

I'm gonna let loose with some loose language. You, Mr. Walker, are a fool. Do some research before you come spouting "facts" without even knowing them yourself. It appears you know even less about autos than you do A/V. And I thought that would be impossible!!

[melvin walker]

It took a couple of seconds to look up, and it appears since 2002, Toyota has not won an event, but has placed 2nd. That means that it beat German, Italian, and American autos.

Here:
http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2008/01/27/3232683.htm

I'm no car enthusiest, but your 1 drumbeat has grown tiresome.

Honda makes some fine engines, and I've no doubt Toyota has some killer engineers as well. Your average, off the showroom floor BMW has NO better chance of winning a Formula 1 race either. So your doubious ablitily to equate F1 performance with day to day operations of an auto are funny at best. Delusional at best.

I'd like to see your F1 Ferarri, McLaren, rub a little paint on the Nascar Circuit. Now that would be funny!

BTW in 1990 this article stated that Honda has been so successful with its engines in F1 that "most of the excitement has been taken out of the races". That's in 1990!!!!

Heres the article:

http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpag...rssnyt&emc=rss

I know it may take some time for you to digest it, but Japanese automakers are doing plenty in F1.

Also you bloviating windbag, it appears that HONDA won a F1 race in 1967. Thats 1967! Heres the link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1967_Italian_Grand_Prix

I'm gonna let loose with some loose language. You, Mr. Walker, are a fool. Do some research before you come spouting "facts" without even knowing them yourself. It appears you know even less about autos than you do A/V. And I thought that would be impossible!!

Ferrari won the Formula One Championship followed by BMW , Renault , Williams Toyota.
McLaren Mercedes would have been the winner but because of rules violation lost it's points and Ferrari was awarded the winner. Mercedes lost all it's points as a result.
You don't even know where to find a source on a computer.

Nascar cars are to big and can't turn corners , friends of mine call them rounders ! on a road circuit they would not be a factor, the FI cars would run of and hide form the cheaper
not as well built Nascar iron.

Showroom comparison , the best Honda , Toyota , Accura , and Lexus vs the BMW 760i,
M6 , M5 , Mercedes S600 , S65AMG , SLK55AMG , just to name a few. I forgot Porsche !
How many FI Championships has Honda won ?

I may be a fool but you can't read ! It is true you know little about cars , what do you know anything about ?
The European cars control international racing ! FI and sports cars ! The Japanese are still trying "READ" . The Italians , Germans and British has no peers when it comes to building great motor cars. Only Ford Motor Company has won an international championship as a non European . The Fords were developed in Great Britain . The first successful Ford GT'40s were driven by European drivers.

I don't blame you I blame the computer , we must read "BOOKS"

[Groundbeef]

Ferrari won the Formula One Championship followed by BMW , Renault , Williams Toyota.
McLaren Mercedes would have been the winner but because of rules violation lost it's points and Ferrari was awarded the winner. Mercedes lost all it's points as a result.
You don't even know where to find a source on a computer."

I only request your reply be even more vague than the above example of your nonsensical writing. What year are you discussing? When was McLaren penalized? Every year? One year? Mercedes lost all its points when?

Nascar cars are to big and can't turn corners , friends of mine call them rounders ! on a road circuit they would not be a factor, the FI cars would run of and hide form the cheaper
not as well built Nascar iron."

I don't really care what your friends call them. A Nascar would crush your beloved F1, and keep running all day long. And you are aware that Nascar does run a road circuit with turns right? A race without turns is a drag race. Incidently, a dragster would kill an F1 in acceleration as well.

Showroom comparison , the best Honda , Toyota , Accura , and Lexus vs the BMW 760i,
M6 , M5 , Mercedes S600 , S65AMG , SLK55AMG , just to name a few. I forgot Porsche !
How many FI Championships has Honda won ?"

I see. Now you want to change the original question to fit your arguement. Before it was how may races has the japanese won. Now its championships. Your a loser, and can't even admit it.

I may be a fool but you can't read ! It is true you know little about cars , what do you know anything about ?
The European cars control international racing ! FI and sports cars ! The Japanese are still trying "READ" . The Italians , Germans and British has no peers when it comes to building great motor cars. Only Ford Motor Company has won an international championship as a non European . The Fords were developed in Great Britain . The first successful Ford GT'40s were driven by European drivers."

You must be drunk. Put down the scotch old man, its only 1:15 CST. The Europeans don't "own" anything. To pretend there is nothing comeing out of Japan, is the same reason the US got spanked in the 70's.

I don't blame you I blame the computer , we must read "BOOKS"

Yes we must read books. Perhaps you ought to start with a grammar book, then move onto a dictionary. Then come back. Batting you around like a rat by a cat is fun.

[SlumpBuster]

I'm done with Melvin until and unless he confirms that he is not a native english speaker or is physically unable to properly use a keyboard. How does Melvin bemoan the state of US schools when guys like Bert has better English grammer, vocabulary, and punctuation than this FOP? If US schools have failed, then they have perhaps failed Melvin the most. Unless, of course he is not native or is using a voice recognition program, for example.


On second thought, who am I kidding... I'll never be done with Melvin. He is too juicy and flavorful.

[E-Stat]

A Nascar would crush your beloved F1...

Let's not go overboard here. While that would be true in a frontal collision, there is little to compare from a performance perspective. A carbon fiber bodied F1 chassis weighs about a third that of a stocker and has the same power (depending on which year formula you choose). A stocker would be launched off the track sideways into the parking lot at the 4G lateral cornering capability of F1 cars. Braking capability is likewise in a different ball park.

Arguably, NASCAR is more entertaining to watch because of the many lead changes and of course, 'rubbin's racin'. Having said that, I've attended two GPs at Indy. I've heard large displacement V-8s before, but there's nothing like the shriek of an F1's engine at 18,000 RPM. They use pneumatically actuated valves.

rw

[melvin walker]

I only request your reply be even more vague than the above example of your nonsensical writing. What year are you discussing? When was McLaren penalized? Every year? One year? Mercedes lost all its points wh





I don't really care what your friends call them. A Nascar would crush your beloved F1, and keep running all day long. And you are aware that Nascar does run a road circuit with turns right? A race without turns is a drag race. Incidently, a dragster would kill an F1 in acceleration as we



I see. Now you want to change the original question to fit your arguement. Before it was how may races has the japanese won. Now its championships. Your a loser, and can't even admit it.



You must be drunk. Put down the scotch old man, its only 1:15 CST. The Europeans don't "own" anything. To pretend there is nothing comeing out of Japan, is the same reason the US got spanked in the 70's.



Yes we must read books. Perhaps you ought to start with a grammar book, then move onto a dictionary. Then come back. Batting you around like a rat by a cat is fun.

Man go to the F1 website and read. There you will find the answers to all your questions.
As for as the Japanese spanking America in the 1970's , take a look at the Japanese GNP , than take a look at the United States GNP. Now and in 1970.

Nascar is for the "Good ole Boys" country , whiskey running. Cheap American iron.
Drag racing is for those who race on a limited budget. Come think of it so is Nascar.
Don't drink, smoke or chew. I do read . You should try that some time.
it is said that reading helps separate the man from the Ape. How long are your arms ?
Better watch out now I am beginning to sound like the rest of you.
Last comment on this issue.

[E-Stat]

How many FI Championships has Honda won ?

Six in a row from 1986-1991. Unlike BMW, Honda is also competitive at the international level with their motorcycles. Add twelve more.

Only Ford Motor Company has won an international championship as a non European

See above for correct answer.

The first successful Ford GT'40s were driven by European drivers.

The correct answer is Americans Dan Gurney, Jerry Grant, Mark Donahue, and Mario Andretti were among the drivers involved in the historic 1-2-3 finish at the Le Mans 'Vingt-Quatre Heures in '66.

We're still talking about cars?

rw

[SlumpBuster]

Check me out! Am I driving to work or am I winning Le Mans?!?
You be the judge!

Get a load of my fly lane incursion!

[melvin walker]

Six in a row from 1986-1991. Unlike BMW, Honda is also competitive at the international level with their motorcycles. Add twelve more.


See above for correct answer.


The correct answer is Americans Dan Gurney, Jerry Grant, Mark Donahue, and Mario Andretti were among the drivers involved in the historic 1-2-3 finish at the Le Mans 'Vingt-Quatre Heures in '66.

We're still talking about cars?

rw

The winning Fords in 1966 at LeMans was driven by Chris Amon and Bruce McLaren , they won LeMans by a few feet from their team-mates Hulmes and Miles.
All the drivers were Europeans !
Ford won the World Sport Car Championship in 1966 the only year Ford won.
LeMans is only one race in the Sports Car championship series.
Ford finished third in the World Sport Car Champion ship 1967 and was no longer a factor in the World Sports Car Championship series


Ferrari won the World Sport Car Championship in 1967 , after that the series was dominated by Porsche for the next several years beginning in 1968.

Formula one / Grand Prix or constructors Championship is a series where a manufacture
builds a car or there is a combination chassis and engine. Honda built only the engine , McClaren built the chassis. Ferrari ,and Renault builds the entire car chassis plus engine.

[emaidel]

As for as audio it appears most of you is as ignorant of audio as you are cars.
That is why I am here to , educate ? not all but most !

How the hell are we supposed to learn from someone who can't write?

[GMichael]

I know I haven't been 'round these parts much lateley, but who in the blue hell is Melvin and why does Bobby Styxx want to date his granddaughter?

You don't really want to know. Trust me.

Good to see you around. And good luck making sense of what's going on here these days.