08-27-2006, 10:23 AM
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...the most important things that make a great car?
How would you guys classify the most important things that make a great car?
Let's make a top 10 (or whatever the number) list importance wise.
For instance, 1. Engine 2. Gearbox 3. Chassis 4. Suspension and so on...
We all know that it;s not just the power or just the lightweight or the brakes it's the right combination of all.
R U up to it?
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08-27-2006, 10:54 AM
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1. Engine & noise
2. Handling & Suspension
3. Body
4. Gearbox
5. Brakes
6. Value for money
7. Brand
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08-27-2006, 11:32 AM
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hmmm... interesting..
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08-27-2006, 11:34 AM
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Great car in what sense? Great car to own? Great car to buy? Great car to drive? or Great historically?
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08-27-2006, 11:39 AM
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Is this fantasy - no budget - no cares, or a realistic "What makes it great for you today in real life?"
I think you will see 2 different answers for most people (not including the Sultan and a few others of course).
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08-27-2006, 11:53 AM
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no no I don't mean car that I or you are going to buy just in general!
And by a great car I mean the best a car could be.
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08-27-2006, 11:59 AM
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1: Independant rear tires
2. Sonar
3. mice + wheel (because thats where i derive horse power)
4. Alerons
5. it has to be a Lamborghini
if it doesn't meet any single part of the criteria, then i wont even touch it with a 39 and a half foot pole.
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08-27-2006, 12:24 PM
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^
you're right the sonar is a must :turn-l:
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08-27-2006, 06:14 PM
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1: Passion.
2: Everything else.
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08-27-2006, 06:20 PM
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1) a lambo badge
2) on a real lamborghin
i saw a civic with a lambo badge ....  .... soo yeh
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08-27-2006, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by dani_d_mas
1.- looks - no-one would buy a 700hp Fiat Multipla capable fo a 6min15 at the Ring, that's for sure!
2.- handling - 1000hp are great... but if the car doesn't turn - what do you need them for?? suspension, brakes up to the expectations, a fast gearbox... and - this is more personal - front-(mid)-engined RWD
3.- power and performance - an Elise can be really fun on track... but a 600hp Carrera GT is even funnier!  That is - a nice soundtrack, a high-revving engine... with pedigree if possible - like the 599 using the Enzo engine!
4.- exclusivity - as limited as possible... you don't want to see your 330,000€ car everywhere. Luxury should be also in the pack - with a nice interor, leather 'Daytona' seats for example...
5.- electronics - this is less important for me - but I like this kind of stuff, like electronic differentials, the '500hp button' like the one in the M5, the steering wheel of the F430, with the different settings of the car...
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Now that's a post!
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08-27-2006, 07:36 PM
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...the most important things that make a great car?
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The single most important item?
*Not sell to the Starbucks crowd.*
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