 what defines a sports car? |
 Apr 17, 2011 - 4:24 PM
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my roommate ticked me off the other day bc he said my car is not a sports car... do i asked him how my celica wasnt a sports car and all he could say is "it just isnt".... so what r eveerybody's opinions on sports cars?
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Apr 18, 2011 - 12:24 PM
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And if going by the same token USDM got 5S-FE instead of 3S-GTE
Can we apply this same logic to your USDM 240sx and say its not a sports car when the same car in the rest of the world (depending on marked called 180sx or 200sx) received SR20DET ? the KA24 is another piece of **** engine just like the 5SFE No offense to anyone rocking a 5S, but that thing is a boat anchor compared to a 3S-GTE you can't deny that -------------------- Mike W
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Apr 18, 2011 - 12:35 PM
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QUOTE (delusionz @ Apr 18, 2011 - 11:24 AM)  the KA24 is another piece of **** engine just like the 5SFE I'd have to disagree on that point. The KA24DE comes stock with almost 150hp, plenty of aftermarket following, and they're a very durable and torquey engine. I know a lot of drifters that drive 240's and half of them choose the KA over the SR, not because of price, but because they firmly believe it's a better engine. I've seen their KA's in action and they're beastly. But this is a Celica forum, not an S-chassis forum. So, irrelevant. But as for the Celica, I feel that any car that wasn't derived from the design of an economy model, should be categorized as a sports car. Even though the USDM Celicas have Corolla and Camry motors, their body styles point towards sports cars. But cars like the Civic Type R, though a high-performance car, I don't hold it the same category, since they came from a Civic. It's different with the Integra Type R, though. That was designed to be a sports car. Catch my drift? This post has been edited by HectortheRican: Apr 18, 2011 - 12:50 PM -------------------- taking too long to mod since '09
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d3ath2009 what defines a sports car? Apr 17, 2011 - 4:24 PM
jordisonjr I wouldnt be paying $1600 a year to insure a ... Apr 17, 2011 - 5:12 PM Promasta celica is not a sports car, its a subcompact. it i... Apr 17, 2011 - 5:23 PM
delusionz The Celica was a sports car in it's day, Whats... Apr 17, 2011 - 11:09 PM garin nissan maxima... the four door sports car! Apr 17, 2011 - 6:28 PM 4-eyed-freek doesnt matter if the car is rear wheel drive, 4wd,... Apr 17, 2011 - 6:42 PM richee3 I'm inclined to agree with Promasta. I wouldn... Apr 17, 2011 - 9:13 PM schmooot I always kind of defined a sports car as something... Apr 17, 2011 - 11:57 PM Promasta i would disagree delusionz
yes supercars are a dif... Apr 18, 2011 - 12:01 AM HectortheRican QUOTE (Promasta @ Apr 17, 2011 - 11... Apr 18, 2011 - 12:30 AM trebilihp ... What about handling? I think a sports car is f... Apr 18, 2011 - 12:34 AM delusionz Your Celica may have came with a Camry motor, You ... Apr 18, 2011 - 12:37 AM howie_vang i had always been told that a 2 door is a sport ca... Apr 18, 2011 - 1:34 AM Promasta ya but there's isf, m5, sti, evo, etc which ar... Apr 18, 2011 - 1:45 AM d3ath2009 one of the biggest things ive noticed is insurance... Apr 18, 2011 - 7:11 AM azian_advanced the value of her car is probably more than yours a... Apr 18, 2011 - 8:20 AM delusionz Interestingly though, Of the 3 Celicas I've ow... Apr 18, 2011 - 8:41 AM yungazzdriver I think because people in the US see celicas used ... Apr 18, 2011 - 8:56 AM spolski07 i drive a sports car
2 seater RWD 287hp 6-speed
... Apr 18, 2011 - 9:11 AM d3ath2009 thats the thing though... some ppl define them str... Apr 18, 2011 - 9:29 AM delusionz The USDM model designations also stand for sports ... Apr 18, 2011 - 12:15 PM Culpable04 List !!! Apr 18, 2011 - 1:12 PM Supersprynt QUOTE (Culpable04 @ Apr 18, 2011 - 2... Apr 18, 2011 - 1:59 PM rave2n Sports car IMO
Its real simple...my 2004 Taurus l... Apr 18, 2011 - 2:05 PM Supersprynt QUOTE (rave2n @ Apr 18, 2011 - 3:05 ... Apr 18, 2011 - 2:31 PM rave2n QUOTE (Supersprynt @ Apr 18, 2011 - 2... Apr 18, 2011 - 3:13 PM Supersprynt QUOTE (jordisonjr @ Apr 17, 2011 - 6... Apr 18, 2011 - 2:42 PM Culpable04 QUOTE (Supersprynt @ Apr 18, 2011 - 2... Apr 18, 2011 - 5:49 PM yarik83 Lets not confuse a "sports car" with a ... Apr 18, 2011 - 6:36 PM S8S8 Plenty of opinions in here, but I think it's n... Apr 18, 2011 - 8:21 PM 3WayStunna IMHO...... The 6th gen celica is definatly a sport... Apr 18, 2011 - 8:45 PM yarik83 Lets not forget that significant majority of peopl... Apr 18, 2011 - 9:02 PM 3WayStunna QUOTE (yarik83 @ Apr 18, 2011 - 10:0... Apr 18, 2011 - 9:16 PM SwissFerdi I agree mostly with what Yuri says. Within a few m... Apr 18, 2011 - 9:21 PM delusionz QUOTE (Supersprynt @ Apr 19, 2011 - 6... Apr 18, 2011 - 11:18 PM |
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