On 10/07/2012 05:50 PM, Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
> In >,
> > wrote:
>
>>> After pointing out that Honda had been facing increased competition from
>>> American and Korean sedans, the piece quoted the dealership's sales
>>> manager as he proudly touted a new "feature": "Honda's really listened
>>> to what the people want. The biggest complaint had been the road noise.
>>> They've addressed that by getting rid of the double-wishbone front
>>> suspension and going with struts."
>>
>>
>>
>> That'a an odd comment. There is no connection between the two suspension
>> designs and road-noise.
>
> Technically, there is.

it's not a "technical" connection in the engineering sense, just the
financial sense.


>
> If they make a cheaper suspension, they can take some of that money and
> put it toward noise suppression--and still keep up their #1 goal,
> corporate profits at any cost.

i still say their "ex" frod usa chairman is a trojan horse continuing to
work for detroit and bent on honda's destruction. and he's right on target.


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