What "digitally remastered" classic would you like to own?
Discussion
jamieduff1981 said:
I see a theme here.
1) Take old car
2) Add enough power to completely overwhelm old chassis
3) Imagine it'll be awesome
4) Either be killed, or make the suspension feel anodyne and detached
5) Never use the power
6) Make less interesting noises than original engine working hard would have
7) Buy 'real world fast' diesel AWD Audi
8) Lose interest in cars
The American's do it all the time.. never seem to lose interest in cars though 1) Take old car
2) Add enough power to completely overwhelm old chassis
3) Imagine it'll be awesome
4) Either be killed, or make the suspension feel anodyne and detached
5) Never use the power
6) Make less interesting noises than original engine working hard would have
7) Buy 'real world fast' diesel AWD Audi
8) Lose interest in cars
skyrover said:
jamieduff1981 said:
I see a theme here.
1) Take old car
2) Add enough power to completely overwhelm old chassis
3) Imagine it'll be awesome
4) Either be killed, or make the suspension feel anodyne and detached
5) Never use the power
6) Make less interesting noises than original engine working hard would have
7) Buy 'real world fast' diesel AWD Audi
8) Lose interest in cars
The American's do it all the time.. never seem to lose interest in cars though 1) Take old car
2) Add enough power to completely overwhelm old chassis
3) Imagine it'll be awesome
4) Either be killed, or make the suspension feel anodyne and detached
5) Never use the power
6) Make less interesting noises than original engine working hard would have
7) Buy 'real world fast' diesel AWD Audi
8) Lose interest in cars
Max_Torque said:
dme123 said:
Max_Torque said:
dme123 said:
I'd love a Delorean DMC12, but with a drivetrain to match the looks and a more appropriate level of build quality for an expensive car.
Top call, hows about a late NSX powertrain in one (or a bit too revy?)
TO be honest compared to the PRV6 even a Ford Duratec V6 would be a huge upgrade! Apparently it only weighs 1250KG or so (from wikipedia so make of that what you will) so huge power is probably not required.
Enough poke and plenty of torque to waft about on
jamieduff1981 said:
I see a theme here.
1) Take old car
2) Add enough power to completely overwhelm old chassis
3) Imagine it'll be awesome
4) Either be killed, or make the suspension feel anodyne and detached
5) Never use the power
6) Make less interesting noises than original engine working hard would have
7) Buy 'real world fast' diesel AWD Audi
8) Lose interest in cars
It doesn't have to be that extreme. 1) Take old car
2) Add enough power to completely overwhelm old chassis
3) Imagine it'll be awesome
4) Either be killed, or make the suspension feel anodyne and detached
5) Never use the power
6) Make less interesting noises than original engine working hard would have
7) Buy 'real world fast' diesel AWD Audi
8) Lose interest in cars
Most older cars could be improved enormously with better ignition systems an fuel management, better coolant systems, more powerful brakes and a bit more power. That shouldn't destroy the character of the car in less you're one of these people who believe that cars being unreliable can be misrepresented as character.
sideways man said:
I have what is probably my ultimate classic. A mk1 escort with a 330 bhp cosworth yb, 5 speed t5 gearbox, 6 linked with bilstiens all round and decent brakes. Looks a million pounds and goes like greased diarrhoea. It will do for me untill I can afford one of those porsche 904 gts on the previous page. That is sex on wheels.
Oooh, any pics?aka_kerrly said:
jamieduff1981 said:
I see a theme here.
1) Take old car
2) Add enough power to completely overwhelm old chassis
3) Imagine it'll be awesome
4) Either be killed, or make the suspension feel anodyne and detached
5) Never use the power
6) Make less interesting noises than original engine working hard would have
7) Buy 'real world fast' diesel AWD Audi
8) Lose interest in cars
It doesn't have to be that extreme. 1) Take old car
2) Add enough power to completely overwhelm old chassis
3) Imagine it'll be awesome
4) Either be killed, or make the suspension feel anodyne and detached
5) Never use the power
6) Make less interesting noises than original engine working hard would have
7) Buy 'real world fast' diesel AWD Audi
8) Lose interest in cars
Most older cars could be improved enormously with better ignition systems an fuel management, better coolant systems, more powerful brakes and a bit more power. That shouldn't destroy the character of the car in less you're one of these people who believe that cars being unreliable can be misrepresented as character.
Frigging abut with points isn't a core part of the classic experience. Many 'dream classics' seem to involve what amounts to wedging an LS7 into a Midget.aka_kerrly said:
It doesn't have to be that extreme.
Most older cars could be improved enormously with better ignition systems an fuel management, better coolant systems, more powerful brakes and a bit more power. That shouldn't destroy the character of the car in less you're one of these people who believe that cars being unreliable can be misrepresented as character.
TR6 with updated fuel injection on ITBs, nice exhaust system to bring the best out of the straight six, some more modern brakes and suspension, nothing too lairy. Most older cars could be improved enormously with better ignition systems an fuel management, better coolant systems, more powerful brakes and a bit more power. That shouldn't destroy the character of the car in less you're one of these people who believe that cars being unreliable can be misrepresented as character.
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