LettersIt seems many of you felt compelled to inform us not to feature bling rides like the prime Caprice example in the Aug. '06 issue. No worries, we would never go down that road-but hey, we got you to write in! Interestingly, there was one sentiment that was pretty universal across the board, namely which publication a car of that style belongs in. Still, I have to say, the comments were great, some were downright hysterical, but you'll have to read on and check it out for yourself. As always, we're constantly hitting the refresh button in our mailbox for comments. Funny, crude, rude, or praise, write us at chevyhi@primedia.com.
We Hear YouThis type of car does nothing for me. Please keep Chevy High Performance going in its present direction: real-world cars and useful tech articles.Russ Thompson
Regarding the questions posed in "Your Thoughts" of August's issue, bling is not something I think people want in your magazine. Yes, there is a following for that type of car modification, but leave that to Lowrider magazine. Your fan base revolves around going fast with some restoration, not mutilation. Let's face it, the car in the picture wasn't a Caprice anymore.Shaun WelchMilwaukee, WI
I thought I would share my opinion about the Impala SS pictured in the "Your Thoughts" section. Personally, I am all for customizing cars to how one wants them to look. But the particular modifications done to this car are more suited to a sport compact. The giant rims, outlandish paint scheme (probably not paint, but vinyl decals), and Lambo-style doors are all things that were born into being used on Japanese imports. Do we need to see more of this in Chevy High Performance? No, because these are not high-performance modifications. Nothing on the car speaks to me of performance. This car is the reason for Lowrider and Import Tuner magazines and all the others where people only "pimp" their cars for style. Sorry, but if it is to be considered performance, it's gotta be a lot more than just a pretty face. Thanks for the great magazine.William ModenAurora, CO
I am writing in response to the picture of what used to be a "high-performance" car. The name of your magazine is still Chevy High Performance, is it not? That's what it says on the cover and is mentioned all over the rest of your publication. I think it's safe to say that most of your consumers buy your product because they would like to expand their knowledge of high-performance and Chevrolet vehicles. If you sell out to all the pimped-out rides like that Impala, you will turn off a lot of your readers. There are plenty of other magazines that a car like that would be right at home in, like Lowrider, for example.
If you want to reach the people who are interested in pimped-out paint jobs, Lambo doors, and slammed G-rides, please start a new magazine and don't clutter up CHP. Personally, seeing any car made up like that annoys me, but it makes me sick to see it done to a performance car. Granted the '94-96 Impala SS isn't exactly the pinnacle of performance, but it wasn't exactly your grandma's bingo cruiser. It's a total abomination to modify that car in such a manner, kind of like a Camaro SS convertible I saw once with Chameleon paint, TVs, a PS2, a couple hundred pounds of stereo equipment, airbag suspension (slammed on the ground), dubs, and a hacked up interior. I swear this car couldn't run a 13-second e.t. with a 100-shot of giggle gas and dropping it out of an airplane!
So in closing, stay true to the title and history of your publication. Support the gearheads who have supported your magazine for so many years and let someone else worry about all the wannabe thugs.Mr. No-Bling Gearhead for Life