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Old 11-14-2010, 06:23 PM   #327
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Originally Posted by MatadorRacing_F1 View Post
Are you saying that the tC is totally useless as a performance platform to build from?

Because I can't agree with that.
What I'm saying is that he is using his driving skill as evidence that the tC is a great car. It's a mediocre platform. Not terrible, not wonderful. Typical Toyota appliance.

I'm not implying that he thinks the tC is better than a Z06 either, just because he can out-lap one. That would be insane.

He seems pretty hung-up on his Initial-D type scenario where his car gets no respect, and because he's a good driver in it, can beat higher class cars, and has put a lot of work into it, it's an awesome platform. It's not.

It's a slightly less than 3000 lbs FWD Toyota coupe with 160hp, MacPherson struts in the front, multi-link in the back, with an open diff. That is all. Nothing epic about it. A lightweight 2 door Camry.

He's put work into it, he can drive well. Good for him. Platform is still 'meh'.
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