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tmadden 05-17-2014 12:22 PM
What is Pro Touring?
 
When you see sales ads for cars that claim to be Pro touring, I wonder why they think their car is a true pro touring car. but then I ask myself. What exactly makes a Pro Touring car? suspension, Wheels and tires, what?? Asking you experts.:G-Dub:

fleet 05-17-2014 02:42 PM
A little discussion on it last year
 
https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=40181

214Chevy 05-17-2014 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Revved (Post 462986)
A few quick thoughts....

Pro-Touring:

A style of modifying vehicles mechanically, structurally, and visually for increased performance, comfort, durability, and style with the intention of driving in a wide range of environments.

A style of modifying vehicles with modern electronics, high performance suspensions, engines, and styling with the intention of driving them in environments ranging from street use to high performance competition.

A style of integrating modern electronics, structural modifications, high performance engines, suspensions, wheels, brakes, and styling to create well rounded vehicles with the intention of driving them in conditions ranging from daily street use to high performance competition.




Good point... I should go look through his build book to see if there is a good definition in there.

Mine will be all of the above what Sean said. LOL!!

Ron in SoCal 05-17-2014 04:17 PM
24" wheels, minimum or GTFO!

lol :cheers:

LS7 Z/28 05-17-2014 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal (Post 551096)
24" wheels, minimum or GTFO!

lol :cheers:
That would be Pro-Ghettoing.

Matt@BOS 05-17-2014 07:53 PM
Pro touring is having a vintage car which could be driven in relatively modern comfort around town and across state lines to a racetrack and back home. "Could" being the operative word since they are generally in various states of disrepair and often being "upgraded." Frequently these cars are accompanied by another similarly vintage automobile in a more advanced state of disrepair.

Matt

Ron in SoCal 05-17-2014 08:12 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Valve Lash (Post 551103)
That would be Pro-Ghettoing.
Pro-donkey-ing

Sieg 05-17-2014 08:17 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Revved (Post 462986)
Pro-Touring:
A style of integrating modern electronics, structural modifications, high performance engines, suspensions, wheels, brakes, and styling to create well rounded vehicles with the intention of driving them in conditions ranging from daily street use to high performance competition.
Pretty much confirms my Pro Tinkering designation. :sieg:

CamaroMike 05-17-2014 08:36 PM
Its where you buy an expensive classic then throw anywhere from $20-100k at it and drive it like you stole it :thumbsup:

Bryan O 05-17-2014 08:50 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by tmadden (Post 551080)
What exactly makes a Pro Touring car?
I think Potter Stewart said it best. "I know it when I see it." ;)

Vegas69 05-17-2014 08:53 PM
Webster's Dictionary: Mark Steilow

Now that I've been around this game for years, spent the money, and walked the line. He is the target for what I see as the definition of a pro touring car.

If I built another, it would be along those lines as a real driver. Otherwise, it would be a race car for me. Trying to achieve his level of performance with inferior parts and technology can lead to a rowdy and unreliable street car. One that isn't a stand out in either arena. Street or Track

Just my opinion...ha ha

tones2SS 05-19-2014 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal (Post 551096)
24" wheels, minimum or GTFO!
lol :cheers:
lol Too funny Ron.
I see a lot of ads that state "pro-touring" and then you run down the list of parts and look at the car and just laugh. Nope,.....not even close. :hitaxeonthehead:

GregWeld 05-19-2014 05:46 PM
I always thought Pro-Touring were race cars with real expensive wheels and even more expensive paint - and custom interiors -- so much so - that now it just becomes a show car.... lest said paint and wheels and interior get "ruined" by actual driving.

Flash68 05-19-2014 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 551399)
I always thought Pro-Touring were race cars with real expensive wheels and even more expensive paint - and custom interiors -- so much so - that now it just becomes a show car.... lest said paint and wheels and interior get "ruined" by actual driving.
You ain't holding back these days. :mock:

snappytravis 05-19-2014 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal (Post 551096)
24" wheels, minimum or GTFO!

lol :cheers:
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I'm in bro!!

GregWeld 05-19-2014 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by snappytravis (Post 551420)
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I'm in bro!!


Is that the one SW has for sale??


LOL

DOOM 05-19-2014 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Flash68 (Post 551401)
You ain't holding back these days. :mock:
No sh!t right!!!:mock: I resemble that remark!

snappytravis 05-19-2014 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 551423)
Is that the one SW has for sale??


LOL
Just googled 24 inch rims and found this, It needs some stainless nerf bars to finish it up.
I always say different strokes for different folks!

Mkelcy 05-19-2014 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 551399)
I always thought Pro-Touring were race cars with real expensive wheels and even more expensive paint - and custom interiors -- so much so - that now it just becomes a show car.... lest said paint and wheels and interior get "ruined" by actual driving.
Not mine.

Okay paint; killer suspension once I get it tuned; cheap interior (other than seats - Recaro Ergomeds) - basically a back seat delete to accommodate the 3 link; built to be driven long - but I do have pricey wheels.

It's easy to be fooled by the builds that are on these boards into thinking they are the norm.

frankv11 05-19-2014 10:39 PM
I thought it meant having a project in the making for years with countless upgrades, hours and $$$$

Yelcamino 05-20-2014 04:10 AM
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Originally Posted by frankv11 (Post 551466)
I thought it meant having a project in the making for years with countless upgrades, hours and $$$$
I think that's just hot rodding in general! :G-Dub: :ups: :superhack: :drive:

Evan Iroc-Z 05-20-2014 06:33 AM
Isn't pro-touring creating a build thread on Lateral-G.net with incredible potential and then taking 7-10 years to actually finish the car? :mock:

Because if so, all I need to do is start up a build thread and my '89 IROC is pro-touring.

BMR Sales 05-20-2014 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by snappytravis (Post 551420)
Attachment 48237
I'm in bro!!
Better be careful or that will end up on the Wiki Page!:confused59:

tones2SS 05-20-2014 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Evan Iroc-Z (Post 551486)
Isn't pro-touring creating a build thread on Lateral-G.net with incredible potential and then taking 7-10 years to actually finish the car? :mock:
Because if so, all I need to do is start up a build thread and my '89 IROC is pro-touring.
HA HAAAAAA
There ya go! :whenitsdone:


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