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Old 05-01-2008, 12:47 PM
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The video has a 2-star rating though.
I just rated it again, keep giving it one star!

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Old 05-01-2008, 12:50 PM
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My statement was figurative. Supposedly there was a ML CDI wrecked by them and I don't know what was a bigger shame, Lovecraft converting the car or the owners (idiots) who spent $60,000 on a car to cheap out on the fuel!
Oh yeah I remember that, wonder what ever happend to him.
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Old 05-01-2008, 01:30 PM
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Anyone who convert a CDI deserves to have it and themselves die.
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Old 05-01-2008, 03:48 PM
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Anyone who convert a CDI deserves to have it and themselves die.
They just see it as a business enterprise to make money. Many who I talk to about diesels in general cites GM's diesels from the 70s even though they never owned one, every one has a story of seeing them spew smoke and oil everywhere. Audi, Mercedes, BMW is spending millions in ad campaigs and racing their R10 to undo that stigma.

It's now being clouded by unethical farming practices, the world economy, ......and Lovecraft ruining more cars and misinforming people who do care.

On a side note, if anyone wanted to do a TV news scam snippet about them it could be done by baiting them with a CDI and going in and getting them on tape to convince you that it's safe and will not void warranties and that it's PERFECTLY safe on a DI motor etc.
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Old 05-01-2008, 03:55 PM
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you guys are arguing as if you think i disagree with you. I couldn't agree more. However, any online "call to arms" is usually followed up by a personal army comment then a mass onslaught. Kudos for getting comments closed within 24 hours of the posting date.
Getting comments closed only broadens the notion that Lovecraft is very manipulative at what they want to be seen! Youtube will close comments at the request of the enterpise being videod. VanZant closed comments and embedding on their video: Goes Down Easy, but gave me permission to post it in my signature!
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Old 05-01-2008, 03:58 PM
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I have seen at least 2 lovecraft cars on LA freeways with wheels up on the island divider in traffic left with a yellow tag on it. If I had space and the time I would have left a note to buy the cars for $50 to tear the engines down to inspect it.
So would I! I think these cars are salvageable, if your willing to spend the money and time on it! I know I'm willing to spend whatever is necessary to do an overhaul on my Mercedes Benz engine when it's time! Mercedes Benz's are the only vehicles I would even consider doing this to after 25 years and several hundred thousand miles! If you did get a couple of these, PM me would ya! I'll take one off your hands and I'll come and get it!
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Old 05-01-2008, 04:00 PM
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Getting comments closed only broadens the notion that Lovecraft is very manipulative at what they want to be seen! Youtube will close comments at the request of the enterpise being videod. VanZant closed comments and embedding on their video: Goes Down Easy, but gave me permission to post it in my signature!
easy there, Mr. Conspiracy. Comments on videos get closed all the time if they turn into flame wars. There are multiple reasons why they could have gotten closed, and lovecraft *****ing about it within a few hours of them being posted is pretty low on the list.
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Old 05-01-2008, 04:52 PM
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I love how lovecraft states all over the place that "we can convert ANY diesel powered car". Really? What about that cdi? So you can convert my dads common rail duramax? They just want money, money, money. They dont even care if the car runs for 100 miles before the crankcase is filled with veggie oil. Did the cdi guy sue the crap out of them?
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Old 05-01-2008, 04:54 PM
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I love how lovecraft states all over the place that "we can convert ANY diesel powered car". Really?
Go to the forum and ask them. There certainly are models they will not convert.
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Old 05-01-2008, 05:20 PM
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alright this thread is retarded /unsubscribe

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