dmn23
Duller than cardboard
Side mirrors set way, way far forward.
I think of that as a JDM only thing but I don't know if that's true. Not particularly functional but it's a classic look.
Things you miss about cars from days of yore
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I think of that as a JDM only thing but I don't know if that's true. Not particularly functional but it's a classic look.
shoeless
Riffin'
I was going to post something similar to this. The sound of that second pair of barrels opening up, and the resulting roar, was glorious.
Motorik
Kick Henry Jackassowski
dmn23
Duller than cardboard
Mostly, but not only Japanese cars. Here's a Triumph TR3:
Yeah, I thought of old British cars the minute I posted that. My dad had a '63 Austin Healey 3000 so I don't know why I spaced it.
I do miss one thing about my old Camaro. I swapped in a straight 6 from a 1963 chevy2. There was nothing you could do to the engine that couldn't be done from under the hood (including draining the oil). Other than spark plug wires, the engine had about 5 other wires on it. To say that it was simple to keep running is an understatement.
On the other hand, it seemed like it always needed something fixed. Water pump, plugs and points, choke pull-off...
On the other hand, it seemed like it always needed something fixed. Water pump, plugs and points, choke pull-off...
mongooz
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the purpose for the side mirrors being up on the fenders is a racing thing. helps you see someone coming up your side without you having to change your focal plane, when you're going 130+. in fact you can practically see them just with peripheral vision.
on street cars, they're just there to look cool.
mongooz
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hmmmm.....that ^^ kinda sounds like it could be some lyrics to a song
DdBob
Dogue in teh desert
I’m certainly not a car guy by mericuhn Standards or even British standards. I’m with you in that cars are tools but some tools are built to last and are functional first and foremost, they should also be durable and reliable and even field repairable. A good tool is not trendy, it doesn’t ave unnecessary bells and whistles.
why can’t you wait till everybody drives electric? Do you not think car guys will exist then? They certainly will
DdBob
Dogue in teh desert
My car still has those and yours could too… who says you gotta drive a new smartphone and if you are driving one then there’s nobody to blame but yourself.
today I worked on a 1999 Chevy metro with a 1.0 3 cylinder and manual transmission. It was glorious. I honestly want one of those now. It was a beater to boot but everything about it was awesome
2manband
Kick Henry Jackassowski
Im not saying I miss everything about old cars. New cars are better for my purposes in most ways. Rust, for example. New auto finishes are light years better than old ones WRT preventing rust. Its probably not a consideration in the land of dry heat, but here in Pennsaltvania it’s a big one
and the 4 door pickup is a great format for our family, but didn’t really exist 20 yrs ago
etc etc.
I really just want new cars to have some old car features
shoeless
Riffin'
Lerxst
spaghetti and blankets
crew cab/double cab trucks were very common by y2k….22 years ago
sunvalleylaw
Yep.
Not much. I want them to go away soon.
sunvalleylaw
Yep.
sunvalleylaw
Yep.
I want fossil fuels to go away. And yes, I know batteries still have problems, but those can be solved. And also that electricity comes from somewhere, and that can be solved too. And is.
I think in the shorter run, plug in hybrids where you can get your in town trips done from juice you get from plugging into your garage, and gas when you need it for road trips, are a good stepping stone. But, I want fossil fuels and ICE motors in the rear view mirror. And transportation to be completely transformed in the populated areas (more mass transit) with cars being more for: road trips, out of town stuff, rural areas where public transportation is not practical, special trips where public transportation doesn't work, etc.
Knox in Box
Rustbelt refugee.
I miss deadly 30 mph city street crashes.