Motel 6: Primedia's five-star accommodation.
Back To The Motel
I'm reading your February issue and Ricky is bitching about the crappy hotels Primedia puts him in. Bro, from the looks of things, you are trippin'! If the Marriott in the friggin' Cayman is not good enough for you, then you are, at best, ungrateful. Sheraton ain't too bad, either. Try staying at a Super 8 or Days Inn. I like the magazine, hell, I even like Ricky's article, but this is where I draw the line. I feel better. Thanks for reading it, even if you are an 8 year-old kid sifting through emails.
Jason Kroger
Via the Internet
First of all, I, Carter, the esteemed Super Street colleague with the privilege of sifting through emails may look young but am far from being eight-unless 30 is the new eight. Second, Primedia didn't pay for Ricky's stay at those hotels. Why else would we have our Time Attack mandatory Limited Class meet-point at the classy, no-shampoo providing Motel 6 in Buttonwillow?
Getting' Busy
I've been reading Super Street for some time now and I really like this new layout. It's quite busy, but it's so much better. The guest editor, Top 10 and all that stuff is really cool. The articles are laid out better and you have an equal amount of coverage not only on the features but also on the events. I see that you cut the editorials down and I'm not going to say it's better or not, but Ricky did a good job in his 300 words.
I do wish, however, you'd bring back Crew Corner and maybe the scavenger hunt ya'll used to have back in the days. I love the tech articles, even though they don't really explain the procedure at times, but it's the potty humor and obscure references that keeps it interesting and fun to read (I'm always paying attention in case ya'll try to pull a fast one on me). Also, bring back some oldies (Nissan Sunnys, Sentras; Toyota Coronas, Starlets and Celica-Supras; Mitsubishi Starions, VR4 and VR6s).
I hope my team and I will be a future Crew Corner feature. I drive a Sentra SE-L and just got myself a '72 Datsun 510, and I have a long way to go-short on money with a long list of parts. But keep doing what you do. If I have the chance, I'll send you some Flamin' Hot Cheetos (no red meat for Ricky and Yamz) and Juicy Juice, as our binges usually end up making us late for work the next day.
Oscar E Bacca
Via the Internet
After the "Exploding Cheetos Incident" with Nadsy in the men's bathroom, all incoming packages are now scanned and confiscated of any Frito-Lay product.
Hear that? It's the sound of Jonny's trousers tightening.
Great Idea
I am lost and I need your help! On page 74 in the Feb '07 Issue of Super Street the caption reads "Blinged out Benz" on a SEMA car. What material is that Benz painted with? I would release the idea I have but then somebody else would steal it. I like to be unique, one of a kind, so to speak. Don't you?
John Cole
Via the Internet
It's not paint, but rather crystals-Swarovski crystals, to boot. Now, you other readers purge that from your memory. We wouldn't want you to steal Mr. Cole's idea.
Calendar Girl
First of all I just wanted to let you guys know that you're awesome! Here's the thing, I'm a 25 year-old female-yes we do read the magazine-and I went out and bought the Jan '07 issue (so exciting). So I get home and open it up and pull out the calendar (which I wanted to hang on my wall) and was disappointed-no cars! And the girls weren't anything special (sorry, girls). It's crazy that a car magazine won't even show pictures of cars. Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that it's not all guys that enjoy reading your magazine and I thought someone had to speak up for all of us girls.
Teisha
Doylestown, PA
Well, in our defense the calendar was free-ninety-nine and at least we managed to throw in some Maxxis tires. Also, if you think the models we features aren't anything special, send your pics in to models@superstreetonline. We're always on the lookout for specials
Big Mac
Hey you lazy jerks! What's up? All I know is I have written you bums a ton and never get a response from you wheat crackers! Do you have a problem with us East Coast white guys? But hey, I think I like it. It's kind of like getting in bed with a girl, but she keeps making you wait to build up anticipation. Don't think I don't know what you guys are trying to do! I love you guys-in a very heterosexual way. Hook me up with some free stuff for my Del Sol. If you do I got the hook up at McDonalds and you guys might find some gift cards headed your ways. Shhhhh.
John Ballas
Mount Olive, NC
We're all about teasing, in fact, our favorite game is something we like to call, "Just the Tip." Oh, and feel free to send us some McDonalds gift cards. Who knows, you might just end up receiving a signed copy of the '05 Buyer's Guide.
Plan B
I am planning to purchase my first car soon. Sadly, in August of 2006, my father sold his underestimated '89 Honda CRX, my free "Plan A" car, and bought a dinky new Scion xA which looks like a Salsa Red Pearl mouse that always has a dimpled smile. Therefore, I am going to "Plan B" and buying a '89-94 Nissan 240SX fastback. Since I am going to be working on minimum wage, I was wondering if you guys could help me spend my money wisely on the car. I just want a kickass car to drive before my high school years are over. So please help me on how to make a budget drift/daily driving/clean show car/Mustang muncher.
Julian Marrero
Dover, DE
First of all, xAs aren't that bad. True, they do look a li'l happy, but the stock D16 motor out of a Si CRX makes about as much as the xA. That said, with "Plan B" and the minimum wage factor, you'll need to figure out which of the four goals are most important to you and build the car accordingly. If it were up to us it'd be munching. After carpet, Mustang munching's a close second.
Iron Age
Isn't it ironic that March's letter writer of the month rants and raves about how he is JDM and puts down Pep Boys parts, yet his prize is a Spectre intake! As a store manager for Pep Boys, last I heard Spectre is a brand we carry! I wonder if he'll use the part.
Sunny
El Paso, TX
One word: eBay.
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