Vette FTW? - Page 7

z06boy · 02-25-2010, 09:00 AM

I definitely like his taste in cars and wish I had his $$$.

unknownroad · 04-20-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by goof2

It has a roots type blower and an air to liquid intercooler. Mounting the intercooler up front would accomplish nothing and create some downsides.

But... then you'd be ABLE TO SEE THE ENGINE. Don't you understand? If you can SEE IT, then you can paint it mauve with tasteful chartreuse highlights!

Homeslice · 04-20-2010, 02:36 PM

What can I say, being able to see mechanical parts adds to the appeal. The fun of owning a car isn't simply about how fast it is.

unknownroad · 04-20-2010, 04:53 PM

Actually, i really enjoy looking at the mechanicals of a vehicle as well, but modern engines just don't lend themselves to it.

That's why i just don't get "car guys" who hate on the Veyron. Yes, it's far more complex (and expensive) than a consumer automobile has any right to be, but it manages to do some remarkable things, and as an engineering exercise it's absolutely fascinating.

Homeslice · 04-20-2010, 05:24 PM

Well "car guys" actually like to drive, and all accounts are that the Veyron is rather one-dimensional........In other words it's fast, but its heavy weight prevents it from being tossed around as much as a McLaren or something like that. Plus the front end styling leaves a lot to be desired IMO.

Also, it isn't hard to build an intake manifold that's nice to look at. Or tubular exhaust headers for that matter. Most Ferrari and Alfa Romeo engines look great.

The only reason most manufacturers don't bother making their engines look nice anymore is because they cover it with those stupid plastic shrouds.

Dave · 04-20-2010, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Well "car guys" actually like to drive, and all accounts are that the Veyron is rather one-dimensional........In other words it's fast, but its heavy weight prevents it from being tossed around as much as a McLaren or something like that. Plus the front end styling leaves a lot to be desired IMO.

Also, it isn't hard to build an intake manifold that's nice to look at. Or tubular exhaust headers for that matter. Most Ferrari and Alfa Romeo engines look great.

The only reason most manufacturers don't bother making their engines look nice anymore is because they cover it with those stupid plastic shrouds.

this. All the ls engines look like lumpy dogshit. Again window on a vette is dumb

z06boy · 04-21-2010, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

this. All the ls engines look like lumpy dogshit. Again window on a vette is dumb

Yeah I like my lumpy dogshit a bit manicured.

I don't care for the window on the ZR1 either.

Dave · 04-21-2010, 10:04 AM

nice

Sean · 04-21-2010, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Well "car guys" actually like to drive, and all accounts are that the Veyron is rather one-dimensional........In other words it's fast, but its heavy weight prevents it from being tossed around as much as a McLaren or something like that. .

You realize it's a GT car and not a track car like the F1, right?

unknownroad · 04-21-2010, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Well "car guys" actually like to drive, and all accounts are that the Veyron is rather one-dimensional........In other words it's fast, but its heavy weight prevents it from being tossed around as much as a McLaren or something like that.

There's more to driving than going fast on a track. It's not a track car

That doesn't change the fact that it's world-record fast, crams an astonishing amount of hardware under an aerodynamic body, and almost every detail is crafted like a fine watch. I'd love to take one apart

04-20-2010, 04:53 PM	#64
unknownroad Guys... where are we? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Moto: SV650 Interstate, CX500 rat-bobber, whatever else runs. Posts: 784	Actually, i really enjoy looking at the mechanicals of a vehicle as well, but modern engines just don't lend themselves to it. That's why i just don't get "car guys" who hate on the Veyron. Yes, it's far more complex (and expensive) than a consumer automobile has any right to be, but it manages to do some remarkable things, and as an engineering exercise it's absolutely fascinating. __________________ Considering Verizon Business service? Perhaps you'd like to consider a nice drain cleaner enema instead?

02-25-2010, 09:00 AM	#61
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	I definitely like his taste in cars and wish I had his $$$.

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Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	What can I say, being able to see mechanical parts adds to the appeal. The fun of owning a car isn't simply about how fast it is.

04-20-2010, 05:24 PM	#65
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Well "car guys" actually like to drive, and all accounts are that the Veyron is rather one-dimensional........In other words it's fast, but its heavy weight prevents it from being tossed around as much as a McLaren or something like that. Plus the front end styling leaves a lot to be desired IMO. Also, it isn't hard to build an intake manifold that's nice to look at. Or tubular exhaust headers for that matter. Most Ferrari and Alfa Romeo engines look great. The only reason most manufacturers don't bother making their engines look nice anymore is because they cover it with those stupid plastic shrouds.

04-21-2010, 10:04 AM	#68
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