Paging Steve - PHR idea

[rob07002]

Hey Steve,
Maybe you guys have done this already but I see a practical need to have a buyers guide section in PHR.

So many on this board and others sites always ask "which headers are better/cheapest", "which sub to buy", "how is that Dynamat compared to cheaper stuff", etc, etc.

I'm not saying to do a side by side comp to declare a winner of sorts, but rather a simple list of specs and let the reader decide based off that. Think of it as a consumer reports for gearheads if you will.

There is certainly enough material to work with and I would find it very helpful. It's even a great way to ensure people keep their mags to refernec later.. Sponsors and advertisers would love that..

Just a thought...

[BonzoHansen]

Muffler flow & dB #s...

[StRacerDuke]

Sponsors and advertisers would love that..

I don't think all the sponsers would love side by side comps...

[SimplyKC]

I don't think all the sponsers would love side by side comps...

They would if it favored them.


Given that, this is why I put little faith in magazine articles and rely on forums for real world feedback. It's all about money for magazine and TV shows.

[rob07002]

I don't think all the sponsers would love side by side comps...

I ment they would love the fact that their ads get kept in the readers library longer then just reading the mag and tossing it in the garbage. ie longer shelf life.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

heidts and fatman would be pissed..

[rob07002]

Steve, what do I suck???? you never replied. I thought it was a good idea????

[71dusterdan]

ever seen a mag called Superrod, half the mag is what you just described it actually gets really sickening having to pay for a mag that is all editor written advertisements. they are a total sellout. i think phr is in a real good position now, most of us want to see tech and car features(i think, if i am wrong slap me). the concept you speak of becomes a paid advertisement and suddenly is not real, and objective. they give there props when they use something a little better in there tech articles. no need to do more, suddenly companies are looking for favors and bribing etc, kinda like a lobbyist on capital hill. dont ruin a winning format, let the manufacturers earn there reputations ,and you can work to find what works with your own god given skills, and tools at your disposal. sorry to sound so hard, but i dont need phr selling bought and paid for "opinions" on parts. keep the tech and cars coming rupp, you guys are doing fine.
Dan

[BA.]

"Some of the best idea's frequently are lost in political blindness." - BA

[71dusterdan]

great post BA. besides how many of us keep our magazines forever as a library of knowledge we can always come back to and refresh. I lost the first 28 years but the last 10 are in binder by year, waiting for my eager mind to need something to relearn. venture to guess there are a few of me here!

[rob07002]

I think everyone is missing the point. I'm not talking about a parts shootout to declare a winner or an endorsement from the mag, just side by side comparison of the specs with pricing.

These are specs supplied by the manufacterer and have no room for interpretation. A 1 3/4" header is a 1 3/4" header, no ambiguity there.


Hooker Super Comps SBC ---------------- Hedman SBC
Primary - 1/5/8"--------------------------1 5/8"
colloector 2 1/2" ------------------------ 2 1/2"
avail coatings ceramic, etc--------------- " "
and so on.