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Originally Posted by lendaddy
Wowing with HP and braking numbers is the easiest route, so it's most often taken. Wowing with engineering prowess, build quality and design elegance is a b1tch...not a road commonly taken.
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Accounting: We need to create something exciting, what's the cheapest way?
Engineering: Don't change anything, just throw in a big engine, we can get XXX Hp from the V8 we already sell.
Accounting: What will this add in vehicle costs?
Engineering: Maybe $3,000 after we beat our vendors down.
Accounting: What can we charge for this?
Engineering: Probably $20k if we change the stitching in the seats as well. The stitching change will be free if we threaten to pull the entire contract and send it to China.
Accounting: I have another meeting now. Get it done. I smell bonuses in the air...nice work boys. We rock.
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