Lateral-g.net vs Pro-Touring.com

[headcase]

Which forum is the original forum and which is the offshoot of the other or are they both completely separate and yada yada yada

[camcojb]

Which forum is the original forum and which is the offshoot of the other or are they both completely separate and yada yada yada
Pro-Touring was around a few years before us. Scott and I started this site in mid-2004.

[HEEP]

And I think this is the correct site to be on. I stay here because of the people. That and I still wish GregWeld was my long lost uncle.:D

Just hang around here for a while. You will see why this site stays busy.

HEEP

[214Chevy]

I'mma throw my $.02 in..... LATERAL-G all day, everyday. I keep my comments to myself about Pro-touring.

[Beegs]

Scott and Jody run a tight ship here...I like it. :thumbsup:

[cencalc6]

My wife Hates this site

[Cole]

My wife Hates this site

LOL!!! So does mine!

[CRCRFT78]

I started on PT and then found Lat-g. I liked PT before all of the endorsements/sponsors. Not to mention all the various sections that have been added over the years. I just think its gotten a little out of control with all the sub-forums they keep adding to their site. Lat-g keeps it simple with a good core group of members. By far my favorite site EVER.

[bentfab]

:geezer: :hail: :lateral: LAT-G RULES !!!:woot: :theresa: :dance: :beavis: :cheering: :rockin:

[Gatekeeper]

My wife Hates this site

Mine also because sometime it makes me spend money. :lateral:

[fleet]

Why 'us'?

-DIETlxquzY

[intocarss]

When I'm on PT I feel

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/real3/thCAICWP51.jpg


When on Lat-G I feel

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/real3/beautiful_sunrise_santa_monica.jpg

Lat-GTTFMF's

[NOPANTS68]

I'mma throw my $.02 in..... LATERAL-G all day, everyday. I keep my comments to myself about Pro-touring.

I echo every word here. This site has given me endless support, more new friends, awesome parts deals- both retail and used, and a sense of direction when I'm kinda lost on my project. Thanks again.

[skatinjay27]

I prefer lat-g because its a smaller tight nit group, theres alot less drama here(cause if you rock the boat here we all just black list ya!)lol

[dontlifttoshift]

Which forum is the original forum and which is the offshoot of the other

Why? Does it matter?

[Rybar]

Lateral-G FTW, if ever there is a problem the way this site is handled is by far the best of any forum I have been on. Car forum or not. These guys get it. Thank you Scott and Jody. And BTW Scott you should make an appearance once in a while!! ;)

[headcase]

Why? Does it matter?

No, not really. I was just more curious than anything as I like to know things. Guess I wondered which site has more 'experienced' people in terms of knowledge etc on building these cars to handle, people with technical understanding and experience that If i wanted to build a race car, they would know what to do/not do and how 1 way or the other may benefit the car in one way or another. After looking through the entire pro-touring pictures/videos and names of people I heard thrown around here, I thought perhaps this site has more of the racing people at its core than pro-touring, it is perhaps why I started the thread. So I just wanted to find out.

[camcojb]

No, not really. I was just more curious than anything as I like to know things. Guess I wondered which site has more 'experienced' people in terms of knowledge etc on building these cars to handle, people with technical understanding and experience that If i wanted to build a race car, they would know what to do/not do and how 1 way or the other may benefit the car in one way or another.
You'll find good info on both sites. The majority of their members are members here also, and vice-versa.

[coolwelder62]

Pro-touring has Brian Finch,Lateral-g has Mark Stielow.:lol:

[GregWeld]

I hate this place and just as soon as I get to 1,000,000 posts I'm going to quit....:D

[coolwelder62]

I hate this place and just as soon as I get to 1,000,000 posts I'm going to quit....:DThat will prob. be next week sometime.:lol:

[camcojb]

Pro-touring has Brian Finch,Lateral-g has Mark Stielow.:lol:
I'm glad Mark hangs out here, but Brian ain't no slouch. ;)

[camcojb]

I hate this place and just as soon as I get to 1,000,000 posts I'm going to quit....:D
We may need to make you management, since we can't catch up to your post count. :lol:

[Stuart Adams]

I hate this place and just as soon as I get to 1,000,000 posts I'm going to quit....:D

At about your 1300 posts per year pace looks will have to put up with you for a while.:lol: :lol:

[fleet]

Even back in high school Greg was voted 'Most likely to post....





bail'.


:D

[cluxford]

I'm on both but prefer here, find the discussions more in tune with what interests me, PT is pretty broad these days and I rarely visit there.

Oh and my wife would prefer I surf porn sites than here.... :_paranoid

[camcojb]

I'm on both but prefer here, find the discussions more in tune with what interests me, PT is pretty broad these days and I rarely visit there.

Oh and my wife would prefer I surf porn sites than here.... :_paranoid
:lol: I always blame Charley for my spending issues.......

[WSSix]

I prefer lat-g because its a smaller tight nite group, theres alot less drama here(cause if you rock the boat here we all just black list ya!)lol

This. I despise drama and a closed minded mentality. I think you get more open minds here and less "There's only one way to do something right because me and most of the people that post to this forum say so" on this forum as compared to many others. Be cool and respectful and the rest of us will too. Doesn't matter if you want to do your own thing. You'll be welcome here. Look around, we have a lot of different builds that are all over the place in terms of quality/ performance level and simply the vehicle model being built.

Do be sure to put your location up. It's just interesting to see where everyone lives and is checking in from. Go to UserCP under the small Lat-G logo. In there you'll find options on the left hand side for entering your location and building a signature

[badmatt]

I poke around on the "other site" (not a member) and I honestly feel like closing my laptop for the evening.

Here... I feel that people actually discuss rather than argue. Help rather than troll (unless it pertains to Rob or DG) as well here you see innovations from lots of different people and people don't complain about who did who's bumper tuck.

Plus Greg Weld is a cool dude, despite what people say.

Matt

[tones2SS]

I'mma throw my $.02 in..... LATERAL-G all day, everyday.

Marcus said it!
Although, I am a member on pro-touring.com and visit not so often.

[intocarss]

Do be sure to put your location up. It's just interesting to see where everyone lives and is checking in from. Go to UserCP under the small Lat-G logo. In there you'll find options on the left hand side for entering your location and building a signature

So the stalking begins :_paranoid

[WSSix]

lol, no :lol:

I like how the web makes the world smaller and we get people from all over the world here.

[Shmoov69]

I'm on both and was on PT first but lurked here for years. But I think all that has been said pretty much sums it up. :cheers:

But really, it would be like going to A ford fans site and asking if a ford or a Chevy is better!! LOL!:thumbsup:

[Matt@BOS]

I like the atmosphere that this site has, which I think is a result of it being a little smaller. It makes it easier to keep up with friends and such. I do go onto pro-touring for the events section, which has a lot of information. Both of the sites have good people.

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Lateral-G all day! both sites are very useful for finding info about something your looking for. I hardly never log onto Pro-touring anymore. it seems like their is just so much going on on that website its hard to look at the project or whatever it is you want to look at. Lateral has some great people and some really cool projects going on it. and really easy to navigate around. Plus Jody and Scott are some pretty cool dudes! lol:thumbsup:

[tazzz2_ca]

Sad to see if we didn't have either and we're lucky to have both....

Facebook seems to be more immediate these days and can be very specific to a model, style or brand and it can have some pretty big communities of their own...

Don't get me wrong,,,, I do like the sense of community at both of these sites (Lat and Pro) and look forward to seeing most ;-) of you guys at the various events I've had the good fortune to attend...
In a nut shell we are all lucky.... However we might want to consider twice what we post as threads like this can sometimes polarize people/sites and cause people to move on to specific info only sites.... I'm not trying to be a kill joy,,,, I just don't see what practical benefit comes out of a thread comparing the communities,, however I do see a possible down side as expressed above....

[Rod P]

I enjoy both sites :thumbsup:

I guess I need to post here more I just realized I have 2000 post over there and a hundred here! :willy:

[Vegas69]

I hate this place and just as soon as I get to 1,000,000 posts I'm going to quit....:D

Your ego couldn't take the hit... ha ha

[Ron in SoCal]

Sad to see if we didn't have either and we're lucky to have both....

Facebook seems to be more immediate these days and can be very specific to a model, style or brand and it can have some pretty big communities of their own...

Don't get me wrong,,,, I do like the sense of community at both of these sites (Lat and Pro) and look forward to seeing most ;-) of you guys at the various events I've had the good fortune to attend...
In a nut shell we are all lucky.... However we might want to consider twice what we post as threads like this can sometimes polarize people/sites and cause people to move on to specific info only sites.... I'm not trying to be a kill joy,,,, I just don't see what practical benefit comes out of a thread comparing the communities,, however I do see a possible down side as expressed above....

Well said Albert. You probably remember the guy who started this thread:

http://www.pro-touring.com/search.php?searchid=2363915&pp=

LatG and PT both serve a purpose for thier general audiences. I think the reason we typically refer to PT as the 'other' site is for descretion (i.e. no direct slam) and not to offend anyone. Why start now? We're all car guys right?

Watch the OP. For a NewB, he'll stir a bit of knucklehead commentary. Not sayin' that's always a bad thing, though...:lateral:

[GregWeld]

Your ego couldn't take the hit... ha ha



If it keeps raining and blowing 20 knots here - I may hit the mark this week!



:thumbsup:

[headcase]

Just wanted to know where do the more serious P-T guys hang out with not just opinions, but, perhaps, race car builders etc, people with a wealth of knowledge and understanding of components as to what works and cant work. Not slamming either site nor wondered for that sort of purpose or to start anything in regards to anything. Was more or less for me, where do I find guys that win races, build race cars, know how to design chassis etc, which forum is more of that to be found on, or is that a void question as those people would be too busy to be on either forum :lol:

[Vegas69]

Why don't you come to your own conclusions.:unibrow:

[FETorino]

Just wanted to know where do the more serious P-T guys hang out with not just opinions, but, perhaps, race car builders etc, people with a wealth of knowledge and understanding of components as to what works and cant work. Not slamming either site nor wondered for that sort of purpose or to start anything in regards to anything. Was more or less for me, where do I find guys that win races, build race cars, know how to design chassis etc, which forum is more of that to be found on, or is that a void question as those people would be too busy to be on either forum :lol:

This should have been the first question then. That wasn't what you asked so your question wasn't answered.

:cheers:

[GregWeld]

Just wanted to know where do the more serious P-T guys hang out with not just opinions, but, perhaps, race car builders etc, people with a wealth of knowledge and understanding of components as to what works and cant work. Not slamming either site nor wondered for that sort of purpose or to start anything in regards to anything. Was more or less for me, where do I find guys that win races, build race cars, know how to design chassis etc, which forum is more of that to be found on, or is that a void question as those people would be too busy to be on either forum :lol:



Oh -- Why didn't you just say so! In that case -- just ask Todd <aka: Vegas69>

[Vegas69]

Oh -- Why didn't you just say so! In that case -- just ask Todd <aka: Vegas69>

I'm just full of **** like 99% of the other guys around here, including YOU. :D

[GregWeld]

George -- In all seriousness.... you'll find that on BOTH forums...


And which one you hang out on "more" depends on how your personality fits with the other guys.


Some guys on here just 'click' -- and there's real friendships that have formed... and as I've said many a time - it's more like a bunch of your buddies have come over to the garage and you're just hanging out. But there are some serious fabricators and builders here and they're posting and willing to share info etc.

Like Todd just said -- hang out -- read -- interact -- and you'll figure out which site works for you. :cheers:

[Ron in SoCal]

G-man George - wake up man. Somewhere I know you've got some brains. You just don't seem to use them before you post IMO. This is not a race only forum. Corner carvers is. I'm sure somewhere there's F1 and NASCAR forums, but guys building what you are asking for in the post above (i.e. tube frame chassis, no interior) do not dominate the list in the projects section. This is not to say we do not appreciate performance and race builds.

Your threads on PT were hilarious.

"What if I throw 200k at my Charger, will it beat a supercar?"
"I'm buying a 355 to race it"
"Scratch that, I'm gettin a Ford GT"
"Ok, final answer I want a Mutt-stang"

What’s next?

[Flash68]

http://www.pro-touring.com/search.php?searchid=2363915&pp=



That link is dead.... what was/is it?

Just wanted to know where do the more serious P-T guys hang out with not just opinions, but, perhaps, race car builders etc, people with a wealth of knowledge and understanding of components as to what works and cant work. Not slamming either site nor wondered for that sort of purpose or to start anything in regards to anything. Was more or less for me, where do I find guys that win races, build race cars, know how to design chassis etc, which forum is more of that to be found on, or is that a void question as those people would be too busy to be on either forum :lol:

It was a fair and reasonable question I think. It came from a non-confrontational place. :)

Another one to check out that is a little hardcore for track and race cars is corner-carvers.

:lateral:

[FETorino]

What’s next?

Double your budget and commission Ecklers to build you a Mach40:wow: :wow: :wow: :wow:

That is the ultimate Mustang supercars bar none.

:cheers:

[Ron in SoCal]

Yes it did come from a non confrontational place Dave.

That link was a list of all thread started on by G-Man on PT. Try this:

http://www.pro-touring.com/search.php?searchid=2363915

[headcase]

Well, I find I like this site. Colours are nicer to! :lol:

My threads may have come across hilarious on PT because

A: Perhaps the people do not really understand what I am trying to get at
B: Some stuff may have simply been dumb though at the time with the education at that time was not dumb (learning process).

[T_Raven]

Wow I'm surprised so many here dislike p-t. Both sites have a lot of the same members and you see a lot of the same project threads and for sale threads.

I check both sites every day. All I use are the "today's posts" link to see what's new, and the search function to look up something specific.

I've never noticed any drama on p-t. I post more there because it's more active and I don't feel the need to make the same threads on both sites.

[Flash68]

G-man George - wake up man. Somewhere I know you've got some brains. You just don't seem to use them before you post IMO. This is not a race only forum. Corner carvers is. I'm sure somewhere there's F1 and NASCAR forums, but guys building what you are asking for in the post above (i.e. tube frame chassis, no interior) do not dominate the list in the projects section. This is not to say we do not appreciate performance and race builds.

Your threads on PT were hilarious.

"What if I throw 200k at my Charger, will it beat a supercar?"
"I'm buying a 355 to race it"
"Scratch that, I'm gettin a Ford GT"
"Ok, final answer I want a Mutt-stang"

What’s next?

That's some funny shiat. :lol:

I'm smellin what your cookin Ron... wait, was that comment too close to home? :D

Here is another of George's funny comments from PT:

"Buying a corvette is stupid when I could just drive a ferrari around. "

Nice one, George. :rofl:

[Richio1]

G - maybe try yellowbullet.com. Plenty of tube chassis over there.

For me this is where I am daily. I belong to and frequent PT and Team Camaro but this is MY favorite. You guysW crack me up plus there is way less drama over here.

:lateral:

FWIW I also like the "today's posts" over there and hate that I have issues with the "new posts" tab here working on my iPad. Jody, you gotta find a fix for that. This is the only site I have that problem with. :-)

[Ron in SoCal]

That's some funny shiat. :lol:

I'm smellin what your cookin Ron... wait, was that comment too close to home? :D

Here is another of George's funny comments from PT:

"Buying a corvette is stupid when I could just drive a ferrari around. "

Nice one, George. :rofl:

You've got a $hitty sense of humor Davey :lol: :lol:

[headcase]

I personally do not remember ever talking about a Corvette. Anyways.

[FETorino]

I personally do not remember ever talking about a Corvette. Anyways.

Don't sweat it. Just sit back and read through some of the builds. Think about putting a clear list of goals for your car together. Take your time thinking about what you need to know before you ask.

There is a lot of talent lurking on here. Just like life in the real world you will either like the crowd and hang out, decide it isn't for you and move on or be burned at the cross.

[headcase]

Don't sweat it. life in the real world you will be burned at the cross.

Now that sounds totally plausible :rofl:

[Matt@BOS]

Just wanted to know where do the more serious P-T guys hang out with not just opinions, but, perhaps, race car builders etc, people with a wealth of knowledge and understanding of components as to what works and cant work. Not slamming either site nor wondered for that sort of purpose or to start anything in regards to anything. Was more or less for me, where do I find guys that win races, build race cars, know how to design chassis etc, which forum is more of that to be found on, or is that a void question as those people would be too busy to be on either forum :lol:

The people with the real knowledge about how to do that stuff are either old guys who don't know how to use the internet, or are guys that are too busy building and designing tube chassis race cars (and going to Hawaii), etc. to have time to post on here

I am joking, well maybe not really.

[headcase]

G-man George - wake up man. Somewhere I know you've got some brains. You just don't seem to use them before you post IMO. This is not a race only forum. Corner carvers is. I'm sure somewhere there's F1 and NASCAR forums, but guys building what you are asking for in the post above (i.e. tube frame chassis, no interior) do not dominate the list in the projects section. This is not to say we do not appreciate performance and race builds.

Your threads on PT were hilarious.

"What if I throw 200k at my Charger, will it beat a supercar?"
"I'm buying a 355 to race it"
"Scratch that, I'm gettin a Ford GT"
"Ok, final answer I want a Mutt-stang"

What’s next?

How about 5 across the eyes :mad:

[WSSix]

Wow I'm surprised so many here dislike p-t. Both sites have a lot of the same members and you see a lot of the same project threads and for sale threads.

I check both sites every day. All I use are the "today's posts" link to see what's new, and the search function to look up something specific.

I've never noticed any drama on p-t. I post more there because it's more active and I don't feel the need to make the same threads on both sites.

I don't think it's a dislike as much as it is a preference. That's all. I certainly don't dislike p-t.com. As Albert mentioned, we're fortunate to have both. I totally. Agree. Both are great resources. Both have very different feels to them as well.

[Nessumsar]

I get a greater sense of "community" here; and I like that.

:lateral: :cheers:

[dontlifttoshift]

A: Perhaps the people do not really understand what I am trying to get at


You don't even know, how could anyone else??

How about 5 across the eyes :mad:

Simmer down......you will be quickly outnumbered if you toe up with Ron.

[fleet]

We seem to hate the same things, and that's important.

[NOPANTS68]

Simmer down......you will be quickly outnumbered if you toe up with Ron.

Agreed. Don't even start that sh*t in here.

[19,69camaro]

I think both sites have their place. One thing I noticed is that "appears" to be more shop builds on here, and more budget garage builds there. I like to think that I can gain inspiration from both.

[Track Junky]

How about 5 across the eyes :mad:

Easy there killer. :lol:

[fleet]

Simmer down......you will be quickly outnumbered if you toe up with Ron.

...by anyone who sells wheels ... or anyone who hopes to sell wheels in the future.


:woot::lateral:

[intocarss]

Simmer down......you will be quickly outnumbered if you toe up with Ron.

I think he's joking around. So ridgie didge & dinky di & no worries To the lot of ya :willy:

[GregWeld]

I think he's joking around. So ridgie didge & dinky di & no worries To the lot of ya :willy:



Now I'm going to give YOU 5 - but in the nuts.... :D

[GregWeld]

I have a better question....


George -- Did you end up building, or starting a build, or settling on a build??

[Garage Dog 65]

ridgie didge & dinky di




Say what ????

Step way from the NOS fogger please.... Thx !

:lol:

Jim

[intocarss]

Say what ????

Step way from the NOS fogger please.... Thx !

:lol:

Jim :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Track Junky]

Now I'm going to give YOU 5 - but in the nuts.... :D

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Ummgawa]

This place is home for me. I ride through other neighborhoods every now and again, but this place is the best.:lateral:

[burntnova]

I can't compare the two site since I have never been on PT site, but this site has been great for me. I am a do everything myself kind of guy and just watching all the high dollar projects done by the different shops and individuals have helped me without a doubt. Sometimes I do look around lat-g and feel like the poor guy on the site, but I'm good with that since I'm gaining the knowledge.

[preston]

That's my feeling as well - lat-g just seemed to have a little bit more shop/pro builds and a little higher level of execution on the resident vehicles. LIttle bit higher level of tech.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

I like the one liners here. And the cars are ok to :thumbsup: ( there is some bad a$$ cars on this site to look at from all over the country )

[skatinjay27]

How about 5 across the eyes :mad:
Welcome to the black list....
:lol:

[srh3trinity]

I randomly will have 10-15 minutes to jump on a car site at different times throughout the day, so usually there isn't enough action on one or the other so I will click through my favorite forum sections on both. Each have a lot to offer and the conversation and post quality is infinitely better than other forums I have been a part of in the past.

[srh3trinity]

I do wish there was a lateral-g app, that would make my updates on the run much easier.

[RussMurco]

I think the people here are why I like Lateral-G the most. It's the first time I have ever become a supporting member, and that's among all the different forums I belong to!

[FETorino]

How about 5 across the eyes :mad:

Ford guy or not Ron I got your back on this one

4eo0OY8GOuc

[headcase]

You don't even know, how could anyone else??

I will know soon enough!

I think he's joking around. So ridgie didge & dinky di & no worries To the lot of ya :willy:

Someone that gets it :thumbsup:

Now I'm going to give YOU 5 - but in the nuts.... :D

:rofl:

I have a better question....


George -- Did you end up building, or starting a build, or settling on a build??

I am about to buy my car. I have settled on that one at least, not hoping cars anymore. Done with that and content with my decision on the 69 fastback, and seems like I may be buying it this week :D :D So that has to be the right direction at least

That's my feeling as well - lat-g just seemed to have a little bit more shop/pro builds and a little higher level of execution on the resident vehicles. LIttle bit higher level of tech.

That is what I was looking for and feel the same way.

Welcome to the black list....
:lol:

Don't worry, I will work out how to get further. Seems I am pro at that :rofl:

[protour73]

This thread is like the car wreck you come up on when you're driving on the Interstate......you try to look away, but you just can't. :D

Pro's and Con's on both sites, but for me more Pro's here. Definitely less clutter....and Jody & Scott do a great job here. The builds you see on this site provide some great knowledge and I have great appreciation for the innovation and skills that you guys possess.

The humor here also keeps me coming back, like a favorite Vegas lounge act. Some of your occasional pissing contests are just downright hilarious. :rofl:

In the end, it's a personal choice. :lateral:

[pokey64]

I don't always post on forums, but when I do, I prefer Lateral-G. :lateral:

[fleet]

Lat-g is more condusive to letting real men express real feelings...


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[Sparks67]

I started on Pro-Touring.com in the early years. 2002? Not sure, when P-T.com started, but it was before my current membership date. The database there crashed, and the members had to re-register. I still post on there, but it is rare. I moved over here in 2005. I always liked Lateral-g.net due to the design of the forum.

Both sites have good information, but I always found more on this site.

Jeff

[Moose]

I started on PT and then found Lat-g. I liked PT before all of the endorsements/sponsors. Not to mention all the various sections that have been added over the years. I just think its gotten a little out of control with all the sub-forums they keep adding to their site. Lat-g keeps it simple with a good core group of members. By far my favorite site EVER.

very well said.

I had conversations about Scotts car on ls1tech.com years ago and he invited me over. I've been here ever since.

I also had a bad experience with a former sponsor here and they tried to get it resolved for me. When that happened, it really made me loyal to this place.

Plus the advice and other parts I've gotten from here over the years. Thanks again.

[Van B]

Both places are swell. Where else can you go to feel inadequate until you spend 6 figures to build your "ultimate" car and have significant parts of it be outdated by the time you are done? Then proceed to feel worse every time you see one of Stielow's updates... :willy:

Seriously, I am still trying to break my habit (at my wife's urging) of checking the "new posts" at both sites every day, but I can say I have several new friends, some of whom I've actually met, because of here and PT.com.

I'm addicted to these places and I have a great desire to build another car, but talk myself out of it when I walk in the garage and see my Z06 and realize I paid less for it than I lost on my Camaro. I know I could spend my money smarter than last time, but the bar just keeps getting raised. :faint:

The right project will hit me between the eyes some day and I am sure I will still be around here when it does.