What is Pro Touring?

[tmadden]

When you see sales ads for cars that claim to be Pro touring, I wonder why they think their car is a true pro touring car. but then I ask myself. What exactly makes a Pro Touring car? suspension, Wheels and tires, what?? Asking you experts.:G-Dub:

[fleet]

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=40181

[214Chevy]

A few quick thoughts....

Pro-Touring:

A style of modifying vehicles mechanically, structurally, and visually for increased performance, comfort, durability, and style with the intention of driving in a wide range of environments.

A style of modifying vehicles with modern electronics, high performance suspensions, engines, and styling with the intention of driving them in environments ranging from street use to high performance competition.

A style of integrating modern electronics, structural modifications, high performance engines, suspensions, wheels, brakes, and styling to create well rounded vehicles with the intention of driving them in conditions ranging from daily street use to high performance competition.




Good point... I should go look through his build book to see if there is a good definition in there.


Mine will be all of the above what Sean said. LOL!!

[Ron in SoCal]

24" wheels, minimum or GTFO!

lol :cheers:

[LS7 Z/28]

24" wheels, minimum or GTFO!

lol :cheers:

That would be Pro-Ghettoing.

[Matt@BOS]

Pro touring is having a vintage car which could be driven in relatively modern comfort around town and across state lines to a racetrack and back home. "Could" being the operative word since they are generally in various states of disrepair and often being "upgraded." Frequently these cars are accompanied by another similarly vintage automobile in a more advanced state of disrepair.

Matt

[Ron in SoCal]

That would be Pro-Ghettoing.

Pro-donkey-ing

[Sieg]

Pro-Touring:
A style of integrating modern electronics, structural modifications, high performance engines, suspensions, wheels, brakes, and styling to create well rounded vehicles with the intention of driving them in conditions ranging from daily street use to high performance competition.

Pretty much confirms my Pro Tinkering designation. :sieg:

[CamaroMike]

Its where you buy an expensive classic then throw anywhere from $20-100k at it and drive it like you stole it :thumbsup:

[Bryan O]

What exactly makes a Pro Touring car?

I think Potter Stewart said it best. "I know it when I see it." ;)

[Vegas69]

Webster's Dictionary: Mark Steilow

Now that I've been around this game for years, spent the money, and walked the line. He is the target for what I see as the definition of a pro touring car.

If I built another, it would be along those lines as a real driver. Otherwise, it would be a race car for me. Trying to achieve his level of performance with inferior parts and technology can lead to a rowdy and unreliable street car. One that isn't a stand out in either arena. Street or Track

Just my opinion...ha ha

[tones2SS]

24" wheels, minimum or GTFO!
lol :cheers:

lol Too funny Ron.
I see a lot of ads that state "pro-touring" and then you run down the list of parts and look at the car and just laugh. Nope,.....not even close. :hitaxeonthehead:

[GregWeld]

I always thought Pro-Touring were race cars with real expensive wheels and even more expensive paint - and custom interiors -- so much so - that now it just becomes a show car.... lest said paint and wheels and interior get "ruined" by actual driving.

[Flash68]

I always thought Pro-Touring were race cars with real expensive wheels and even more expensive paint - and custom interiors -- so much so - that now it just becomes a show car.... lest said paint and wheels and interior get "ruined" by actual driving.

You ain't holding back these days. :mock:

[snappytravis]

24" wheels, minimum or GTFO!

lol :cheers:

48237
I'm in bro!!

[GregWeld]

48237
I'm in bro!!



Is that the one SW has for sale??


LOL

[DOOM]

You ain't holding back these days. :mock:

No sh!t right!!!:mock: I resemble that remark!

[snappytravis]

Is that the one SW has for sale??


LOL

Just googled 24 inch rims and found this, It needs some stainless nerf bars to finish it up.
I always say different strokes for different folks!

[Mkelcy]

I always thought Pro-Touring were race cars with real expensive wheels and even more expensive paint - and custom interiors -- so much so - that now it just becomes a show car.... lest said paint and wheels and interior get "ruined" by actual driving.

Not mine.

Okay paint; killer suspension once I get it tuned; cheap interior (other than seats - Recaro Ergomeds) - basically a back seat delete to accommodate the 3 link; built to be driven long - but I do have pricey wheels.

It's easy to be fooled by the builds that are on these boards into thinking they are the norm.

[frankv11]

I thought it meant having a project in the making for years with countless upgrades, hours and $$$$

[Yelcamino]

I thought it meant having a project in the making for years with countless upgrades, hours and $$$$

I think that's just hot rodding in general! :G-Dub: :ups: :superhack: :drive:

[Evan Iroc-Z]

Isn't pro-touring creating a build thread on Lateral-G.net with incredible potential and then taking 7-10 years to actually finish the car? :mock:

Because if so, all I need to do is start up a build thread and my '89 IROC is pro-touring.

[BMR Sales]

48237
I'm in bro!!

Better be careful or that will end up on the Wiki Page!:confused59:

[tones2SS]

Isn't pro-touring creating a build thread on Lateral-G.net with incredible potential and then taking 7-10 years to actually finish the car? :mock:
Because if so, all I need to do is start up a build thread and my '89 IROC is pro-touring.

HA HAAAAAA
There ya go! :whenitsdone: