General Car Discussion: MotoH's Thread

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The discussion revolves around nostalgia for classic cars and driving experiences, highlighting a preference for older models over modern vehicles with advanced electronics. Participants reminisce about thrilling driving moments, such as power slides and handling challenges with various cars, including a '82 Celica and a Datsun pickup. There is a shared sentiment that modern cars, particularly those with front-wheel drive, diminish the excitement of driving. Additionally, the conversation touches on the practicality of vehicles like Subarus in challenging weather conditions, contrasting them with the allure of classic models. Overall, the thread captures a blend of fond memories and critiques of contemporary automotive trends.
  • #61
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Sexy.
 
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  • #62
Ivan Seeking said:
Cool. I bet the Lotus is fun to drive.
Do you wear a scarf and a cap when you drive it? :biggrin:

The amazing modern equivalent.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6v4YNkurhLk

Of course if this is a bit too tame, there is now a 500hp version (0-60mph <2.5sec)
 
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  • #63
mgb_phys said:
The amazing modern equivalent.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6v4YNkurhLk

Of course if this is a bit too tame, there is now a 500hp version (0-60mph <2.5sec)

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/1050/acceleration.jpg

:smile: Pretty hard to argue with that. Now I know what I want for Christmas!

Note that near the end, he made the same mistake that almost flipped me into a rock moutainside. He was late releasing the brake coming into a turn and got some smoke from the front passenger tire.
 
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  • #64
MotoH said:
Sexy.

Exactly, Group B is where my love of box shaped 80's cars comes from.
 

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