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melman109 · #1 02-06-2007, 05:41 AM

What exactly does "Pro-Touring" mean? I'm new to the muscle car world, i've always been a volkswagen man....lol.

**XcYZ** · #2 02-06-2007, 05:49 AM

It's a play on the term pro-street, but in a touring car sense.

melman109 · #3 02-06-2007, 05:52 AM

thanks! so what specific equipment would I need to install to consider my 68 camaro "Pro-Touring"?

**Ummgawa** · #4 02-06-2007, 05:55 AM

Imagine world class suspension, hi horsepower engines (to include turbo charging, fuel injection,engine management) huge brakes and luxery interiors, incredible paint (or suede) all installed on classic Hot Rod bodies from the 50's 60's and 70's. Oh and lots of good people and suppliers.

That's Pro-Touring to me. And lucky you...you've landed on the very best site for all of the above.

Welcome!

**XcYZ** · #5 02-06-2007, 05:56 AM

Can of worms: Open. lol

To me, pro-touring is (generally) a muscle car build style that has a primary focus on handling in a street car, bringing it up to modern sports car capabilities.

melman109 · #6 02-06-2007, 05:59 AM

I didn't mean to open a can of worms...lol....but thanks guys, that helps a lot.

**Sales@Dutchboys** · #7 02-06-2007, 06:04 AM

Dont just bolt a set of 17's on your car and not lower it and call it
Pro-Touring.................You see a lot of that.

Good Luck with your build

Bandit · #8 02-06-2007, 08:31 PM

Any classic car that is built to not only go fast in a straight line, but turn and stop as well...

--Just my simple definition

ProTouring442 · #9 02-07-2007, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Ummgawa

Imagine world class suspension, hi horsepower engines (to include turbo charging, fuel injection,engine management) huge brakes and luxery interiors, incredible paint (or suede) all installed on classic Hot Rod bodies from the 50's 60's and 70's. Oh and lots of good people and suppliers.

That's Pro-Touring to me. And lucky you...you've landed on the very best site for all of the above.

Welcome!

Hmmm... I kinda thought that Pro-Touring was a bit more hard-core semi-race car. I call my car more of a Pro-GT, a little more luxury and comfort when compared to the cars around here that are set up for track days. Still, I would think that any car that has serious improvements in the suspension, brakes, and power catagories would qualify. The coolest thing about Pro-Touring so far is that many cars fit into the mold, and people don't seem to get all upset about a "different" car.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill
'72 442 "Inamorata"
www.FQuick.com/ProTouring442

deuce_454 · #10 02-07-2007, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by melman109

thanks! so what specific equipment would I need to install to consider my 68 camaro "Pro-Touring"?

on a camaro, id say that front suspension upgrades are a must, but anything from a gulstarnd-mod (free) to an ATS chikaine front frame (not free!!) goes... an absolute must is solid bodymounts... upgraded brakes, stiffer bushings, possibly an upgraded rear suspension (jaguar IRS??... i mention this because ive helped install it on a 67 and it looks awesome) the right style wheel, and a thought thru "design" and its a PT car