Terry Nuckels posted:Stan Galat posted:Apocryphal SOC Common Knowledge:
- Front discs/rear drums will be just fine.
- A swing axle handles just fine.
- 009 copies are just fine (see the trend here?).
- One should always shop for the cheapest insurance, parts, and gasoline, no matter the reputation of the company.
- Nankang tires are as good as anything else you're gonna' find.
- Type 1s are junk, and should be replaced with a Subaru in all instances.
- Webers are junk and should be replaced with EFI in all instances.
- 15 mpg is all you're ever going to get in one of these cars-- it's normal.
- Everybody wants a coupe.
I'm sure there's more, but that's a good start.
You forgot "You can gear a 4-speed to be just as good as a 5-speed..."
Of course you can- as long as you don't plan on hitting the highway at any more than 50 or 55 mph...