Topic: Found On The Internet - II

[ChaosphereIX]

No convincing you, so will not argue.

But I like the look of these little things, FWD does not matter if the chassis is good, and these actually are pretty reliable - not much to go wrong.

[blur911]

No convincing you, so will not argue.

But I like the look of these little things, FWD does not matter if the chassis is good, and these actually are pretty reliable - not much to go wrong.

That's crazy talk


FWD

[rrocket]

No convincing you, so will not argue.

But I like the look of these little things, FWD does not matter if the chassis is good, and these actually are pretty reliable - not much to go wrong.

That's crazy talk


FWD

It is.

It matters.

That same chassis with RWD wouldn't be any better than FWD?

Nonsense.

[ChaosphereIX]

No convincing you, so will not argue.

But I like the look of these little things, FWD does not matter if the chassis is good, and these actually are pretty reliable - not much to go wrong.

That's crazy talk


FWD

It is.

It matters.

That same chassis with RWD wouldn't be any better than FWD?

Nonsense.

For the driving this little roadster does, not really. Meagre power, good chassis...FWD can handle that just fine. My short test drive in one did not have me complaining. Buzzy eager little thing that wanted to rotate.

Would RWD be better? Sure. Would anyone notice driving it around anywhere but on a track? Not really.

[Arthur Dent]

I'd rock the Fiat. Its probably not as good as a Miata as a car but is it is interesting and unique here. Probably drives great even with the fwd. Orange is an odd colour. Some shades are amazing (like my old Fairlady Z) or hopeless (like the orange Ram trucks). This one is kind of between the two.

[blur911]

No convincing you, so will not argue.

But I like the look of these little things, FWD does not matter if the chassis is good, and these actually are pretty reliable - not much to go wrong.

That's crazy talk


FWD

It is.

It matters.

That same chassis with RWD wouldn't be any better than FWD?

Nonsense.

For the driving this little roadster does, not really. Meagre power, good chassis...FWD can handle that just fine. My short test drive in one did not have me complaining. Buzzy eager little thing that wanted to rotate.

Would RWD be better? Sure. Would anyone notice driving it around anywhere but on a track? Not really.

I slide the a$$ end of my Miata around every chance I get.  It's fun, I purposely didn't get super grippy tires  just so I could.
Can't do donuts in a FWD

[Fobroader]

No convincing you, so will not argue.

But I like the look of these little things, FWD does not matter if the chassis is good, and these actually are pretty reliable - not much to go wrong.

That's crazy talk


FWD

It is.

It matters.

That same chassis with RWD wouldn't be any better than FWD?

Nonsense.

For the driving this little roadster does, not really. Meagre power, good chassis...FWD can handle that just fine. My short test drive in one did not have me complaining. Buzzy eager little thing that wanted to rotate.

Would RWD be better? Sure. Would anyone notice driving it around anywhere but on a track? Not really.

I slide the a$$ end of my Miata around every chance I get.  It's fun, I purposely didn't get super grippy tires  just so I could.
Can't do donuts in a FWD

Thats the issue, the MX5 is still the king of cheap, fun, proper sports cars. Hell, its a 4 banger and I still really want one badly.

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[Blueprint]

Just for fun, I looked at what seems to be the oldest vehicle for sale on Trader:

Note: it's a restomod of sorts, but a cool one!

https://www.autotrader.ca/a/ford/model%20t/laval/quebec/5_50094488_20200120192656214/?showcpo=ShowCpo&ncse=no&ursrc=hl&orup=8_9_9&pc=H3C%200G4&sprx=-1

[Bubba]

2001 Chrysler LHS, 25,822 mi, $7980.  Still a great looking car, imho.
https://www.autolist.com/chrysler-lhs#vin=2C3HC56G41H501227

[rrocket]

Just for fun, I looked at what seems to be the oldest vehicle for sale on Trader:

Note: it's a restomod of sorts, but a cool one!

https://www.autotrader.ca/a/ford/model%20t/laval/quebec/5_50094488_20200120192656214/?showcpo=ShowCpo&ncse=no&ursrc=hl&orup=8_9_9&pc=H3C%200G4&sprx=-1

That's wonderful!

But would look so much better in racy red!

[Arthur Dent]

I love the T-roadster. I want to build one someday. 

The pricing on the LHS is crazy sauce even with the low mileage.

[Bubba]

The pricing on the LHS is crazy sauce even with the low mileage.

I agree.

[rrocket]

Guy at work had a minty LHS. Was proud of it. It WAS real nice...as nice as the one in the ad (but a better color).

Then one day the engine went KA-BLAM. And that was the end of that car.

[Serniter]

2001 Chrysler LHS, 25,822 mi, $7980.  Still a great looking car, imho.
https://www.autolist.com/chrysler-lhs#vin=2C3HC56G41H501227

The ad says it has a 3.5 V6. Didn’t these have a 3.2? At least it’s not the 2.7. A friend’s car (Intrepid) turned into a lawn ornament after its 2.7 seized.

[Bubba]

2001 Chrysler LHS, 25,822 mi, $7980.  Still a great looking car, imho.
https://www.autolist.com/chrysler-lhs#vin=2C3HC56G41H501227

The ad says it has a 3.5 V6. Didn’t these have a 3.2? At least it’s not the 2.7. A friend’s car (Intrepid) turned into a lawn ornament after its 2.7 seized.

VIN decodes as the 3.5 V6.

[Serniter]

Thank you for checking!

[Bubba]

Thank you for checking!

No problem!  Engine produces 253 hp, btw.

[revalations]

There was nothing wrong with the Chrysler 3.2/3.5 engines, they were solid. Most died because owners never changed out the timing belts....

[Seafoam]

 

^^ interference engine  I assume?

My dad had the 3.3 in his Intrepid. That was a chain I believe ?

[revalations]

 

^^ interference engine  I assume?

My dad had the 3.3 in his Intrepid. That was a chain I believe ?

They were non-interference till 98 I believe, after that they were after Chryco redesigned the heads for more power. The 3.3 was an OHV cam in block design with a chain, the same as they used in the minivans up until 2010. That is a great little engine, last forever if looked after.