Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[MrFisty]

Originally Posted by nextcar

Have I found a deal for you...

https://classics.autotrader.com/clas...260z/100952710

Can you say "crack pipe?"

and 72k?!

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

No it is not in the USA crash test criteria.

I thought there was something like that where for a while European made cars had to put add-on bumpers on US spec models?

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Spuds

I thought there was something like that where for a while European made cars had to put add-on bumpers on US spec models?

To meet injury ratings. The criteria for the tests fills a couple of large books. I have never been able to find the requirements and limits on the internet. It is all made very basic. There are hundreds of required limits for just about every single section of the car. It is crazy to try to read through.

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

I always wonder bout that... if I total my car, would I buy another 86/BRZ or go something else. My wife has WRX ('17) and I drive that around once a while, but I don't really care for it (specially the seating position)... also not a fan of sedans either. Coupes are very limited, so I wasn't sure. What other thinks.

I'm glad I'm not the only one that hates the WRX seating position. It feels like an economy car imo. It's like you are stepping down on the pedals vs. forward like a sports car. It also just feels so big inside with such a large dash and what not.

I would buy a BRZ if I wrecked the FRS. Probably a zenki still though because I hate steering wheel controls.

Originally Posted by Cole

I just want a bigger sedan (I guess the WRX counts in that respect?) because back seats would be nice to have, more comfortable ride, more sound insulation, faster, etc.

FRS just doesn't really tickle my fancy too much anymore. I like the car still, but really, it's just a car 9 times out of 10. That 1 time out of ten is when I'm driving on a fun road, which, admittedly doesn't happen as often as it should.

The new WRX is a large sedan imo. Anything bigger qualifies as a boat lol

[FirstWinter]

WRX seating position isn't that bad if you're used to driving the usual sedan and commuter vehicle. It's coming from an 86 or similar vehicles where it seems like crap. When I was looking for different vehicles and test driving everything the one I really didn't like the seats in was the Focus/Fiesta ST. For me that was worse than the positioning in the WRX.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

To meet injury ratings. The criteria for the tests fills a couple of large books. I have never been able to find the requirements and limits on the internet. It is all made very basic. There are hundreds of required limits for just about every single section of the car. It is crazy to try to read through.

Unless I am mistaken, 5mph bumpers are a thing in the US. Has to have no body damage for a 5mph 'crash' into a parked vehicle. Why? Beats me. Made a lot of US spec cars of a certain era look odd.

Actually, I think the Chiron needs to be modified with special bumpers for US sale...

Edit: lets see if this works...
http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...n-for-america/

[p1l0t]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I will take it.
My great aunt had one just like that from new in 1961. She drove it once a week for many years. There was zero floor left in it, I doubt the oil had ever been changed and all the brake parts were original. It was still going strong when she died in about 1980.

Even Dodge can be called out for reusing the name on radically different cars.

I would LOVE to drive a car that looked like that.

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[finch1750]

Originally Posted by FirstWinter

WRX seating position isn't that bad if you're used to driving the usual sedan and commuter vehicle. It's coming from an 86 or similar vehicles where it seems like crap. When I was looking for different vehicles and test driving everything the one I really didn't like the seats in was the Focus/Fiesta ST. For me that was worse than the positioning in the WRX.

Never owned a commuter car. Closest thing was a Mini Cooper and those seats were practically on the ground. If I drive my finacee's Accord for more then an hour I get fidgety lol.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Spuds

I thought there was something like that where for a while European made cars had to put add-on bumpers on US spec models?

Back in the mid 1970s, some imported cars had to either raise their bumpers or add vertical extensions to them, to comply with US requirements for bumper height.

Examples would be Triumph, MG and VW.

Which made them look quite ugly.


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by p1l0t

I would LOVE to drive a car that looked like that.

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Some of us did .......


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by finch1750

Never owned a commuter car. Closest thing was a Mini Cooper and those seats were practically on the ground. If I drive my finacee's Accord for more then an hour I get fidgety lol.

Maybe she does too .........





humfrz

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by finch1750

I'm glad I'm not the only one that hates the WRX seating position. It feels like an economy car imo. It's like you are stepping down on the pedals vs. forward like a sports car. It also just feels so big inside with such a large dash and what not.



I would buy a BRZ if I wrecked the FRS. Probably a zenki still though because I hate steering wheel controls.

I totally know what you mean by pedal position... it’s so weird position. From 86/BRZ owner point of view.

Interesting that you gonna keep it in Zenki instead of Kouki. But I do understand what you mean by steering wheel controls.

Originally Posted by FirstWinter

WRX seating position isn't that bad if you're used to driving the usual sedan and commuter vehicle. It's coming from an 86 or similar vehicles where it seems like crap. When I was looking for different vehicles and test driving everything the one I really didn't like the seats in was the Focus/Fiesta ST. For me that was worse than the positioning in the WRX.

Haha maybe, but now I’m used to very sporty low seating from 86/BRZ. Now I have these seats, it’s not helping lol


Also previously, I had Impreza coupe, so it doesn’t help at all w new WRX

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

To meet injury ratings. The criteria for the tests fills a couple of large books. I have never been able to find the requirements and limits on the internet. It is all made very basic. There are hundreds of required limits for just about every single section of the car. It is crazy to try to read through.

Electronic Code of Federal Regulations

Title 49 chapter V

[FirstWinter]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Electronic Code of Federal Regulations

Title 49 chapter V

This is a top notch home remedy for sleepless nights. If I ever have kids this will be their bedtime story and punishment via transcription.