Something other than Pro Touring? - Lateral-g Forums

steemin · #1 11-23-2007, 05:35 AM

I love Pro Touring style cars.
But lately I have had the urge to own something different.
Variety is the spice of life right?
I have been thinking about making some changes to the Nova to make it more of a straight line performer.
Do any of you guys ever get the itch to own a car that is of a different build style?
Scott

monza · #2 11-23-2007, 06:20 AM

I know you must be joking!

Just make that Nova with killer straight line performance, and then... oh ya it can corner as well.
How about a 1/4 mile slalom car? That would turn some heads as someone starts putting cones down as your about to start the 1/4 mile.
edit:
maybe you should DoNk it! lol

I could see if your talking other stuff rally car, 4x4 etc. but the Nova's best bet has to be PT.

**Ummgawa** · #3 11-23-2007, 06:51 AM

No. I don't.

frankenstang · #4 11-23-2007, 07:25 AM

Slicks and skinnies, put some height in the front and add some drag shocks in the front. Then you could switch it back if you wanted.

Derek69SS · #5 11-23-2007, 07:58 AM

I would love to build a straight-axle '55 Chevy. There's just something about them that is so freakin' cool.

I'd also love to build something pre-WWII, using vintage parts to run at Bonneville.

G-Body · #6 11-23-2007, 08:34 AM

Great thread thats what i went though when i sold my Cutlass and bought a pro street to build, plus i wanted more of a a custom hot rod and something different i have a 56 chevy aswell thats a nice street machine so the 48 will be pretty radical custom.
What ever you do always build what you enjoy or have envisioned never follow trends or try and keep up with the jones! Trust me the jones always seem to have bigger bank accounts or sponsors to help with builds.
I have always been a big believer in keeping the Hobby / Art, FUN!
and build to your own taste and style when you do that will make it indivual like we all are! Good luck

rwhite692 · #7 11-23-2007, 12:38 PM

One sub-genre of the pro-touring world can be thought of as the "streetfighter"; A good thread on the subject:

http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/sho...=streetfighter

rocketrod · #8 11-23-2007, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rwhite692

One sub-genre of the pro-touring world can be thought of as the "streetfighter"; A good thread on the subject:

http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/sho...=streetfighter

Not really that different. One is more street oriented with possible A/C, radio and other comforts while the other is road race oriented without the comforts.

rwhite692 · #9 11-23-2007, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rocketrod

Not really that different. One is more street oriented with possible A/C, radio and other comforts while the other is road race oriented without the comforts.

Umm...Sorry, no one specified HOW different it needed to be.

That said, I'm starting a new project with affordability and simplicity as central themes..the chassis will be built from renewable materials; flat tires will be a thing of the past...and bumpsteer will be non-existent...is this different enough?

monza · #10 11-23-2007, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rwhite692

Umm...Sorry, no one specified HOW different it needed to be.

That said, I'm starting a new project with affordability and simplicity as central themes..the chassis will be built from renewable materials; flat tires will be a thing of the past...and bumpsteer will be non-existent...is this different enough?

Sema is a year away, it's a classic for sure!