Beautiful 911
02-02-2009, 05:59 AM
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Is it still reasonably streetable? Cars like this really are neither fish nor fowl. It's not a real race car and a used Formula Continental would have no issue getting lower lap times on a circuit while delivering a level of control precession no road legal car could hope to deliver (it helps that a Continental started life as a real race car). At the same time it appear that this car is modified to the point where as a road car it would be compromised.
Don't get me wrong, I'm all for modified cars but I think there is a point where it has gone too far. This car appears to be in that too far group.
Don't get me wrong, I'm all for modified cars but I think there is a point where it has gone too far. This car appears to be in that too far group.
02-02-2009, 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by rockville,Feb 2 2009, 09:59 AM
Is it still reasonably streetable? Cars like this really are neither fish nor fowl. It's not a real race car and a used Formula Continental would have no issue getting lower lap times on a circuit while delivering a level of control precession no road legal car could hope to deliver (it helps that a Continental started life as a real race car). At the same time it appear that this car is modified to the point where as a road car it would be compromised.
Don't get me wrong, I'm all for modified cars but I think there is a point where it has gone too far. This car appears to be in that too far group.
Don't get me wrong, I'm all for modified cars but I think there is a point where it has gone too far. This car appears to be in that too far group.
02-02-2009, 06:15 AM
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I think rockville meant comfortable and practical for everyday street use, not just able to make it to car shows under it's own power. I've discovered over the years that too many mods often takes much of the joy out of street driving a car for more mundane takes.
Race seats, harnesses, and lack of luggage space are pretty convincing arguments that it's not likely a very livable street car. Very cool ride nonetheless!
Race seats, harnesses, and lack of luggage space are pretty convincing arguments that it's not likely a very livable street car. Very cool ride nonetheless!
02-02-2009, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Chris S,Feb 2 2009, 09:15 AM
I think rockville meant comfortable and practical for everyday street use, not just able to make it to car shows under it's own power. I've discovered over the years that too many mods often takes much of the joy out of street driving a car for more mundane takes.
Race seats, harnesses, and lack of luggage space are pretty convincing arguments that it's not likely a very livable street car. Very cool ride nonetheless!
Race seats, harnesses, and lack of luggage space are pretty convincing arguments that it's not likely a very livable street car. Very cool ride nonetheless!
It's not exactly a poseur sled but at the same time it is not set up for DE/SCCA. Most of the mods were chosen for how they look and how much they weigh.
02-03-2009, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Chris S,Feb 2 2009, 10:15 AM
I think rockville meant comfortable and practical for everyday street use, not just able to make it to car shows under it's own power. I've discovered over the years that too many mods often takes much of the joy out of street driving a car for more mundane takes.
Race seats, harnesses, and lack of luggage space are pretty convincing arguments that it's not likely a very livable street car. Very cool ride nonetheless!
Race seats, harnesses, and lack of luggage space are pretty convincing arguments that it's not likely a very livable street car. Very cool ride nonetheless!
