Pro-touring, form or function?

[Steven Rupp]

Re: Pro-touring, form or function?

I think like anything, it has gone from fun and functional to show and no go... I have yet to see any big buck Pro Touring ride show up at the local autocross... I do see them at the local shows...

However there are those who do drive their rides hard... There is a guy who runs locally in ESP in a 70 Camaro that is to die for and he drives it hard... Almost always trophies...

They you haven't been to many autocross events. Hell, the Goodguys shows have AC events and quite a few PT cars show up.

Autocross:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrx-wCmR3kg

Bunch of PT cars at the autocross:

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Goodguys+autocross&search_type=&aq=f

[Schtauffer]

Re: Pro-touring, form or function?

My Malibu has poly bushings, a WS6 sway bar, and lowering springs. In other words, a nearly stock suspension. I would like to run it in an autocross or road course. The car wouldn't even approach being competitive, but I don't care. It would just be fun to do.

My wheels are for the look. If they were for go-fast purposes, there would be something much lighter and less shiny on the car. Oh yeah, and there would also be a lot more aftermarket parts underneath. SO, what I got is a stock-suspension car that sits a little lower than stock, drives very nice, and gets great mileage. But its a poser cuz the wheels are bigger than 15". :'( ;D

At least its not trailered. :o