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diddiyo · 12-22-2008, 12:20 PM

http://jalopnik.com/5115556/hawaiian...suburban-fails

Quote:

A Hawaiian Chevrolet dealership setup a jacked-up Suburban to crush a vintage Honda Accord to send a message to anyone buying Japanese. The message became somewhat cluttered when the tiny Honda broke the SUV.

epic fail

TheClassicCarKid · 12-22-2008, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diddiyo

http://jalopnik.com/5115556/hawaiian...suburban-fails

epic fail

That author was a Dbag.
I'm sure the hydraulic hose that broke was from some aftermarket company.
Not much about that 'burban looks stock.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 12-22-2008, 12:28 PM

Considering there isn't a stock part on that monster truck, I believe this goes as a FAIL to the maker of the monster truck.

Georgie · 12-22-2008, 12:33 PM

fix the problem then crush 2

Rekt · 12-22-2008, 02:15 PM

People will come into this thread saying, "Its not the Chevy that broke", but that won't matter as it is all about the imagery.

Chocolate Apocalypse · 12-22-2008, 02:26 PM

Does that truck only have RWD? I dont see a driveshaft for the front axle.

Georgie · 12-22-2008, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rekt

People will come into this thread saying, "Its not the Chevy that broke", but that won't matter as it is all about the imagery.

yep the sad thing is thats what the whole import is better than domestic mentallity is driven by... media image. at one point the quality difference was there but now its all just hype

diddiyo · 12-22-2008, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rekt

People will come into this thread saying, "Its not the Chevy that broke", but that won't matter as it is all about the imagery.

unfortunately, that's exactly what this is about...

*The_Blur* · 12-22-2008, 04:11 PM

That was just reckless. Why didn't they just pose a Suburban on top of it? You'd still be able to sell the Suburban, and it would only cost the time and ramps to get it up there. Instead, some dumbass at the dealership decided it would be big publicity to crush a competitor.

Who goes out to see this junk? This was about the dumbest public event I've ever seen.

Mr Twisty · 12-22-2008, 04:26 PM

The reporting is as biased as the stunt...

<<The message became somewhat cluttered when the tiny Honda broke the SUV.>>
The Honda didn't break the hydraulic hose. High hydraulic pressure broke the hose, or it was left dangling for something to catch it.

<<A few hours later the truck was repaired and the Accord, which proved to be too tough a competitor, was replaced with a Hyundai Excel.>>
The Honda was replaced because the first pass crushed it beyond recognition.

That's just bad reporting.

Georgie · 12-22-2008, 05:13 PM

thats not bad reporting, that's just our print media

MerF · 12-22-2008, 05:35 PM

Good grief.

zebra · 12-22-2008, 07:29 PM

& a

to that whole bunch
maybe we should send a real

to handle them

12-22-2008, 12:28 PM	#3
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12-22-2008, 04:11 PM	#9
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	That was just reckless. Why didn't they just pose a Suburban on top of it? You'd still be able to sell the Suburban, and it would only cost the time and ramps to get it up there. Instead, some dumbass at the dealership decided it would be big publicity to crush a competitor. Who goes out to see this junk? This was about the dumbest public event I've ever seen. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban Last edited by The_Blur; 12-22-2008 at 04:35 PM.

12-22-2008, 04:26 PM	#10
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,707	The reporting is as biased as the stunt... <<The message became somewhat cluttered when the tiny Honda broke the SUV.>> The Honda didn't break the hydraulic hose. High hydraulic pressure broke the hose, or it was left dangling for something to catch it. <<A few hours later the truck was repaired and the Accord, which proved to be too tough a competitor, was replaced with a Hyundai Excel.>> The Honda was replaced because the first pass crushed it beyond recognition. That's just bad reporting. __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin

12-22-2008, 07:29 PM	#13
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12-22-2008, 12:33 PM	#4
Georgie Drives: Camaro... soon Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,217	fix the problem then crush 2

12-22-2008, 02:15 PM	#5
Rekt Drives: Z34 370Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 149	People will come into this thread saying, "Its not the Chevy that broke", but that won't matter as it is all about the imagery.

12-22-2008, 05:13 PM	#11
Georgie Drives: Camaro... soon Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,217	thats not bad reporting, that's just our print media

12-22-2008, 05:35 PM	#12
MerF Go Rays! Drives: 03 Trailblazer Join Date: May 2007 Location: St Pete, Florida Posts: 2,533	Good grief.

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