Author Topic: Puny ricers (Read 515 times)

J_A_B · « **on:** November 15, 2002, 03:22:02 AM »

While I did not make this picture, this is the sort of thought that runs through my brain every time a "kewl" little ricer go-kart pulls up next to my Caddy

J_A_B

ra · « **Reply #1 on:** November 15, 2002, 07:01:55 AM »

Some of those little go-carts could blow the doors off your caddy up to about 90mph, and then cruise at that speed at 30mpg.

ra

gofaster · « **Reply #2 on:** November 15, 2002, 08:18:08 AM »

I'd like to see that race, say, around Sebring's Grand Prix track.

Ripsnort · « **Reply #3 on:** November 15, 2002, 08:20:51 AM »

Bic lighters have a longer flame than a Zippo, but they're disposable.

Dowding (Work) · « **Reply #4 on:** November 15, 2002, 08:48:25 AM »

Japanese automotive quality is arguably the best in the world, on a par with German engineering. I'd buy Mitsubishi, Subaru or Nissan over a Ford or Vauxhall (GM owned) any day of the week.

AKDejaVu · « **Reply #5 on:** November 15, 2002, 08:56:49 AM »

Hell.. my car barely has 2 litres of storage capacity... but I'd take in on the track at Sebring... or how about Sears Point?

Its not lightning fast... but if the track has curves... watch out:

Wlfgng · « **Reply #6 on:** November 15, 2002, 08:59:11 AM »

I love that ad!

friggin awesome.

gimme a muscle car any day over a rice-burner.

Ripsnort · « **Reply #7 on:** November 15, 2002, 09:00:01 AM »

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Originally posted by Dowding (Work)
Japanese automotive quality is arguably the best in the world, on a par with German engineering. I'd buy Mitsubishi, Subaru or Nissan over a Ford or Vauxhall (GM owned) any day of the week.

To be honest, I would say that they've surpassed German engineering. Yet, you still don't see as many 1980 honda's on the road like you do 190-70'ish-80'ish VW's or BMW's. Yet they're out-manufactured 4 to 1.

ra · « **Reply #8 on:** November 15, 2002, 09:12:26 AM »

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To be honest, I would say that they've surpassed German engineering. Yet, you still don't see as many 1980 honda's on the road like you do 190-70'ish-80'ish VW's or BMW's. Yet they're out-manufactured 4 to 1.

German cars have more of a loyal fan base, Japanese cars are just practical, there's no fanaticism. Plus, anyone who's sunk so much money to keep a BMW on the road isn't going to part with it so easily.

ra

Ripsnort · « **Reply #9 on:** November 15, 2002, 09:13:56 AM »

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Originally posted by ra
German cars have more of a loyal fan base, Japanese cars are just practical, there's no fanaticism. Plus, anyone who's sunk so much money to keep a BMW on the road isn't going to part with it so easily.

ra

If you ever compare Dealer service hourly rate, and parts, honda's and BMW's are pennies apart.

Edit,Above^-- that is at the Toyota, Lexus level, which is on par or exceeds BMW quality.

gofaster · « **Reply #10 on:** November 15, 2002, 09:25:31 AM »

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Originally posted by Ripsnort
To be honest, I would say that they've surpassed German engineering. Yet, you still don't see as many 1980 honda's on the road like you do 190-70'ish-80'ish VW's or BMW's. Yet they're out-manufactured 4 to 1.

That's because Hondas have no soul, no character. They're the sensible cars that people buy to get around town. The only people with long-term plans for their Hondas are (a) retirees and (b) people that plan on customzing the crap out of them anyway. I had a '93 Honda that I was going to hop up, but the electricals were going out - it went brain-dead one time too many.

Ripsnort · « **Reply #11 on:** November 15, 2002, 09:32:37 AM »

I like Honda's, test drove them and Acura's. Very nice. Didn't fit my required niche of "Mid-life crisis, fun just driving to the store on the curvy roads near my house, yet able to commute with decent gas milege". I get 30 mpg with 225 HP...works for me

gofaster · « **Reply #12 on:** November 15, 2002, 09:37:58 AM »

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Originally posted by AKDejaVu
Hell.. my car barely has 2 litres of storage capacity... but I'd take in on the track at Sebring... or how about Sears Point?

Its not lightning fast... but if the track has curves... watch out:

You're right - the current base Mini has a ton of character but is a bit mild-mannered. When the supercharged model comes out, those things are going to rule the SCCA meets at Sebring in September. Once BMW can engineer a Mini motor with more pull, those things are going to be real screamers.

If it wasn't for the fact that right now they're high-demand/low-supply vehicles, I might actually look into getting one for sport.

AKDejaVu · « **Reply #13 on:** November 15, 2002, 09:55:15 AM »

The supercharged models are out already. In the U.S. they are either even or outselling the standards. I got a standard because it is better for in-town driving and has an 11:1 compression ratio wheras the S is somewhere around 9:1. The standards have more room to grow as far as HP goes... and should have a better torque curve when doing it.

AKDejaVu

Greese · « **Reply #14 on:** November 15, 2002, 10:46:51 AM »

I actually like the way a standard looks better than the S model anyhow. Trying to "get the wife to know how good she would look in one"...