Reply to "Five modifications NOT to do to your Pantera"

Hello Mikael; Firstly I want to thank you for the time & effort you took to place your thoughts & comments into print, NOT an easy task.

I completely understand the concept of certain "mods" actually being a detriment instead of an improvement, thus the adage "Trial & Error".

In building cars prior to CG ( computer generation) & CAD ( computer added design) & software programs that formulated outcomes before 1 bolt was ever turned, certainly eliminated a profound percentage of "Seat of the Pants" experimentation.

Look at today, there are software programs that will tell you with extreme accuracy the horsepower an engine will make by merely inputting various engine components & camshaft profiles.

I agree with Gary's statement about the short period of time between the DeTomaso Pantera "Idea" & production being a reason/s for many of the Pantera's flaws.

I would make the claim that NO car EVER developed & sold was "Perfect" from the factory, that claim applies to future cars as well.

Just like there is "No Perfect Steak" ( unless I'm cooking), there will NEVER be a "Perfect Car", if there ever was, We as collective car enthusiasts & "modders" might as well take our sockets & wrenches & duct tape & take up knitting quilts!!!...Mark