Thank You Aftermarket

Agreed. In the bad old days, in order to make my cars handle I spent years trying to hunt down elusive factory parts- tough to find big block torsion bars and impossible to find cop package rear sway bars, saving up for the police-spec steering boxes, adapting Jeep sway bars, etc.
Now we've got parts available that blow the factory stuff into the weeds, all designed and proven performers for our cars from a multitude of suppliers. From performance suspension packages to small trim and soft parts to entire interiors, it's all there. We hit some bumps now and then, like AMD's decision to discontinue some body parts, but in general we're in a good time. Let's appreciate it and support these vendors/enthusiasts who make our hobby easier and more enjoyable.