https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEBCky3SD1c
This is awesome. Obviously you could do the same thing with a B-body. I just like this a lot. I wouldn't strip my interior to build a race car of course, only because racing doesn't really fit into my current lifestyle.
TST: Track-prepped Crown Vic
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He described it as a "fat Miata." And Matt referred to it as a momentum car.
As far as curvy road fun is concerned, you really can't have a good time with a really high horsepower car unless the chassis matches the engine, which would have to mean you are in a super car. All you'd end up doing is riding it like a liter bike, take the turn carefully, waiting for a straight, then punch it. I just like it when the engine and chassis are in harmony like in my CTS-V.
Of course, there are other ways to have fun in a car, and a turbo LS would certainly be fun. I just put the balanced HP/chassis at the top of my list of what I think is the pinnacle of automotive enjoyment. And that's not really surprising - you are using all controls through their range and the entire friction circle. Why wouldn't that be more fun?
The panther platform was the pinnicle of automotive body on frame design engineering. Its a shame they ceased production, and most of the remaining ones are being driven into the ground, or destroyed. This guys CV is exactly what Ive been preaching for years. A few simple mods, and youve got yourself a hell of a hot rod/daily driver thats dead nuts reliable, fast, safe, and practical. Its the best car ever produced!!!!
The current trend for project cars is "power power power!" which I think is a shame. All these channels have become completely power focused- everyone wants 1000hp instead of a car that can handle or be fun on a track
You know on a curvy road with better tires than the all seasons I have on my Caprice now, it was also a momentum car and I had a lot of fun years coaxing as much as I could out of the engine to maintain speed in curves. So I actually fully understand the concept - I just prefer large cars.Lucas yeah they were great. I had a 2002 cv. First thing I did was put billet cut control arms on the rear, all new bushings, and bilstein shocks all around. Talk about night and day. Great cars. Agree with the hp comments too. Most people can't handle 300whp much less 1000hp.
As far as curvy road fun is concerned, you really can't have a good time with a really high horsepower car unless the chassis matches the engine, which would have to mean you are in a super car. All you'd end up doing is riding it like a liter bike, take the turn carefully, waiting for a straight, then punch it. I just like it when the engine and chassis are in harmony like in my CTS-V.
Of course, there are other ways to have fun in a car, and a turbo LS would certainly be fun. I just put the balanced HP/chassis at the top of my list of what I think is the pinnacle of automotive enjoyment. And that's not really surprising - you are using all controls through their range and the entire friction circle. Why wouldn't that be more fun?
Re: TST: Track-prepped Crown Vic
That thing is sweet!!!