CAN OF WORMS: USA vs Euro/Jap 'hot rods'
11-29-2006, 08:10 AM
#1
Tech Adept
Thread Starter
CAN OF WORMS: USA vs Euro/Jap 'hot rods'
here it is, folks. a place to discuss the 1:1 scale hot rodders.
what do you guys think about performance/gas consumption/feel of american cars vs. well... everything else?
what do you guys think about performance/gas consumption/feel of american cars vs. well... everything else?
11-29-2006, 08:45 AM
#3
http://www.type-25.co.uk/index.asp#1
0-100 mph in 8.7s isnt too bad for a 2.5 4-banger.
not to mention, you don't need a mullet to drive it.
0-100 mph in 8.7s isnt too bad for a 2.5 4-banger.
not to mention, you don't need a mullet to drive it.
11-29-2006, 10:15 AM
#5
This thread should be moved over to the chat forum.
11-29-2006, 11:15 AM
#6
Tech Adept
Thread Starter
Roger, sorry if I put this in the wrong area, it was placed here because its a continuation of an off topic discussion that the 'nitro on road' group was involved in.
I agree, there are plenty of 4 bangers that pack some serious punch and dont break your wallet at the gas pump. In fact, my favorite car ever was the 2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R SpecV that I used to own. It was nimble, fairly aggressive off the line and TONS of fun to drive with the 6 speed tranny.
However, for those purists who believe that anything less than 190 db when leaving a red light is just a sin, nothing but american muscle will do.
It's not all about performance comparisons, or number crunching, or high downforce wings attached to the rear of a honda civic...
It's about style and owning a piece of american heritage that has defined our country for the last 50+ years.
You ask why americans have to drive american muscle cars...
I answer with this: "gas grass or @ss... nobody rides for free."
I agree, there are plenty of 4 bangers that pack some serious punch and dont break your wallet at the gas pump. In fact, my favorite car ever was the 2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R SpecV that I used to own. It was nimble, fairly aggressive off the line and TONS of fun to drive with the 6 speed tranny.
However, for those purists who believe that anything less than 190 db when leaving a red light is just a sin, nothing but american muscle will do.
It's not all about performance comparisons, or number crunching, or high downforce wings attached to the rear of a honda civic...
It's about style and owning a piece of american heritage that has defined our country for the last 50+ years.
You ask why americans have to drive american muscle cars...
I answer with this: "gas grass or @ss... nobody rides for free."
11-29-2006, 02:01 PM
#7
I have often dreamed of taking a 99 Dodge neon and putting a double decker wing on the back. Then mabey a coffee can tail pipe. Of course I will have to affix some $200 ground effects with wood screws, but then run out of money for paint leaving them primer grey. Oh yes, and an aftermarket racing tac so I know when my gerbil powered engine has reached red line. You can find me in my retard car on the streets of America on friday night with my cap turned sideways listening to the newest mass produced cr@p they now call "rap".
11-29-2006, 02:15 PM
#8
Tech Rookie
the american muscle car is a thing of the past and has been replaced with effeciant high horse power pocket rockets. just think in 15 years these cars will be the "muscle cars".
i drive a 2005 WRX STI
it makes 400whp and 420WTQ on race gas
350 WHP and 380 WTQ on plain ol pump gas.
i get 27mpg and run low 12 sec 1/4 miles as well as destroying corvettes (except the C6 Z06) on the race track(when i say race track i mean road corse)
most muscle cars will make the same or a little more power but there is no way they can keep up with out slicks/tubs.
i drive a 2005 WRX STI
it makes 400whp and 420WTQ on race gas
350 WHP and 380 WTQ on plain ol pump gas.
i get 27mpg and run low 12 sec 1/4 miles as well as destroying corvettes (except the C6 Z06) on the race track(when i say race track i mean road corse)
most muscle cars will make the same or a little more power but there is no way they can keep up with out slicks/tubs.
11-29-2006, 07:12 PM
#10
Originally Posted by BIGTACO
I have often dreamed of taking a 99 Dodge neon and putting a double decker wing on the back. Then mabey a coffee can tail pipe. Of course I will have to affix some $200 ground effects with wood screws, but then run out of money for paint leaving them primer grey. Oh yes, and an aftermarket racing tac so I know when my gerbil powered engine has reached red line. You can find me in my retard car on the streets of America on friday night with my cap turned sideways listening to the newest mass produced cr@p they now call "rap".
11-29-2006, 07:32 PM
#11
Tech Rookie
so wait...
where does the neon fit
euro/jap-----hmm cant be its american
wait i got it American Muscle car!
where does the neon fit
euro/jap-----hmm cant be its american
wait i got it American Muscle car!
11-29-2006, 08:18 PM
#13
Tech Adept
give me an Audi RS4 anyday.....forget straight line american cars when you can do this!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NX6POTo618I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NX6POTo618I
11-29-2006, 09:07 PM
#15
Tech Adept
that doesnt look like fun to me, seems boring....give me Europe anyday!