Originally Posted By: hattaresguy
I believe proper road cars get worse as people try to stick them around a track faster.
As I have said before GT cars are where its at, and this is why Aston Martin even though they win none of the mag article comparisons with numbers, sells. They make great road cars for the road.
I believe you're right.
Anyone who's gotten to go at least a little fast on a track in what they find to be a good road car will probably find the car not nearly as satisfying on a road course.
The qualities that make for a good and entertaining car on a billiard table smooth track are not the same as those that make for good ride and handling on a real road.
A car extensively modified for track day use will not likely be a whole lot of fun to drive any great distance on the road.
A new car with an option package biased toward track use will likely be harsh and unplesant for anything more than a few miles on a real road.
I believe proper road cars get worse as people try to stick them around a track faster.
As I have said before GT cars are where its at, and this is why Aston Martin even though they win none of the mag article comparisons with numbers, sells. They make great road cars for the road.
I believe you're right.
Anyone who's gotten to go at least a little fast on a track in what they find to be a good road car will probably find the car not nearly as satisfying on a road course.
The qualities that make for a good and entertaining car on a billiard table smooth track are not the same as those that make for good ride and handling on a real road.
A car extensively modified for track day use will not likely be a whole lot of fun to drive any great distance on the road.
A new car with an option package biased toward track use will likely be harsh and unplesant for anything more than a few miles on a real road.