This Camaro doesn't have much of the original suspension. But it still reminds me of that thead a couple years ago where the riceboys were arguing that classic American muscle cars would never be competative at drift events.
Posted by: GMR
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. Although the majority of machines competing in the U.S.-based Formula Drift series are still imports, it was a Pontiac GTO, a Dodge Viper and a Ford Mustang that finished one, two, three in this year's championship.
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Posted by: JoeBlow
I have nothing against imports, it's just that domestic muscle rules the universe of autos. Ok maybe Im a little egotistical, I just see imports befor the 80's as a lower grade, then pre-80's domestic's.
Posted by: Markus
Unless its italian.
Posted by: BurnOut
If you think about it, American performance cars are perfect for drifting... relatively high torque (and relatively flat torque curves, and therefore pretty linear throttle response), and many of them (over the years) have been designed with more of a nod towards straight line acceleration rather than sticking through the twisties.
Posted by: Markus
wasnt there some beater El camino drifter?
i think it was from Tx.
Posted by: 19Jeff99
The best part is that Rhys Millen is kicking the shit of all the ricers with his 04 GTO. He put about 60K into the car (including cost) and is making the 150 - 250K Skylines and what not look like rookies. Not bad huh?
Posted by: Markus
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Originally Posted by 19Jeff99
He put about 60K into the car (including cost
uhhhh what? iirc hes backed by GM and the cars been practically reingineered from the ground up susp wise.
Posted by: cswrench
The stock GTO susp is a pos from the factory. I have no clue what it would be good for. It would have to be totally redesigned to work.
Posted by: 19Jeff99
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Originally Posted by Markus
uhhhh what? iirc hes backed by GM and the cars been practically reingineered from the ground up susp wise.
It may be a ground up suspension, a fiberglass front end, and a gutted interior, but there are few mods done to the engine and drivetrain. It's only about an additional 30K that's been invested. I think I seen it in Car and Driver or something like that.
Posted by: Markus
iirc it was featured in hot rod..and the motors built up pretty stout. its way way more than 30. regardless its still impressive.
but its No more budget racer than his competition is, sorry to burst that bubble.
Posted by: MadScientistMatt
On the other hand, the El Camino that won a couple meets was definitely a low-buck effort.
