Maxwelhse 1,285 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 http://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-talk/fast-furious-6-looks-bigger-badder-ever-super-005920540.html I realize these movies keep getting more and more ridiculous, but that picture seems pretty over the top. A running Datsun is a miracle on its own, one outrunning what appears to my a '67 'Stang and an M1 Tank is even more unlikely. Or is that an early Celica or some other hunk of shit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Voltia 375 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 You seem to have some serious anger issues over imports. Get beat by one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigj480 203 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 (edited) First of all, you don't know exactly what is happening in that scene. I just watched them filming part of that scene and the Mustang was driven in front of the tank on purpose, as if they were trying to stop the tank or something, it wasn't a full on race. Second of all, a car such as that "Datsun" set up for rally racing could EASILY beat a heavy Mustang, come on man. Those Mustangs are were not super fast or great handling from the factory. With work done on both of the cars, I think you might me surprised how fast a little car like that would be. Also, that car you hate so much is actually also a Ford, it's a Ford Escort. Ford Escorts saw plenty of use in racing and there were special racing versions. I hate to tell you, but there will likely be a lot of unrealistic shit in this movie, that Escort Mk1 being fast is not really one of them.U mad Edited February 4, 2013 by RollaJ420 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Battosaii 99 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 http://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-talk/fast-furious-6-looks-bigger-badder-ever-super-005920540.html I realize these movies keep getting more and more ridiculous, but that picture seems pretty over the top. A running Datsun is a miracle on its own, one outrunning what appears to my a '67 'Stang and an M1 Tank is even more unlikely. Or is that an early Celica or some other hunk of shit? obviously you have never been to Puerto Rico that place has a seemingly unlimited supply of 7 second Datsuns, Cant beat a mustang? what? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Odd Man Out 1,283 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 That is one funky plywood tank btw... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sean8642 77 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 They should just combine the Fast and Furious with the Die Hard movies. "Die Fast, and Furiously" 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Those Datsuns were known as "The poor ma's BMW" back then. They were Great racing cars and Won many races! A classic race car, that is very sought after actually. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rs51085 136 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 With enough money you can make any turd fast. But I see these movies to be just purely entertainment and full of cool special effects so.... Flame on. I will say that the first fast and furious movie happened at a time when import street racing was the norm and there were a lot of fast and furious style street racing in my neck of the woods. I miss those days, my little neon with a 75 shot of nitrous laid waste to a lot of imports. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwelhse 1,285 Posted February 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 So, I guess the flamefest above confirms that it IS a Datsun? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MT Predator 2,294 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 (edited) Datsun B210 isn't it? I am an American Muscle Car guy myself. I had a friend who had one of those Datsuns. Edited February 4, 2013 by MT Predator Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RedChallenger 149 Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Trailer looked good. I, not being a F&F guy, really enjoyed the last one "Fast Five". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwelhse 1,285 Posted February 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Trailer looked good. I, not being a F&F guy, really enjoyed the last one "Fast Five". I passed out watching it and never got around to finishing it. I enjoyed the first F&F, but they never seemed to engage me again. I'll probably watch 6 when it comes out. The g/f loves them. Thanks for the info, MT! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
montec 164 Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 I've seen them all. First one was when street racing was very hot. Got even worse afterwords. 2nd was eh, 3rd was not much of a starter, loved the first car, putting rice into american is just as bad as putting a ford motor into anything besides a ford.(oh wait they but GM motors in fords so they can go fast, ROFLMAO). 4th was ok, a take back. fast five was pretty good. Kinda can't wait to see the extended 3min trailer that will be released tomorrow onf FB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evil85 16 Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 The truth is the big three are all making fast cars now. We are living in the good old days. But what's the reason knuckle draggers swap gm into ford ? So they can have a car that looks better than most of the generals and is light enough to make that gm engine seem fast. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrBoomstick 16 Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Tank wins no car can travel faster the the speed of one of those shells. Tank driver "mustang what mustang i thought it was s speed bump". This dumb and the curious movie seems like its just over the top schlock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Upon looking at it more....it may be an old British Ford Escort, not the early 70's Datsun......I think that's what it is. I was watching some vintage saloon racing, and BAM, there they were. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigj480 203 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Upon looking at it more....it may be an old British Ford Escort, not the early 70's Datsun......I think that's what it is. I was watching some vintage saloon racing, and BAM, there they were. yep, Escort Mk1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 (edited) This is the famed Datsun 510. My buddy has been looking for one to put his 6cyl. nissan motor w/6 speed tranny into. Very rare car apparently. They were used a lot for racing on more Local levels apparently. Great handling little cars. If you want to see great battles on the track between old Mustangs and old Minis ans Escorts and the lot, look into british vintage saloon racing. Mustangs rule the straits and the Minis rule the curves. Epic racing......many many makes of cars racing each other. Edited February 7, 2013 by RobRez Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mancat 2,366 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 There is a guy on another site I'm on that stuck a turbo GM/Buick 3.8 into a 510. I'll find it later when I'm not on my phone. That car is no joke. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet Man 2,114 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 (edited) http://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-talk/fast-furious-6-looks-bigger-badder-ever-super-005920540.html I realize these movies keep getting more and more ridiculous, but that picture seems pretty over the top. A running Datsun is a miracle on its own, one outrunning what appears to my a '67 'Stang and an M1 Tank is even more unlikely. Or is that an early Celica or some other hunk of shit? obviously you have never been to Puerto Rico that place has a seemingly unlimited supply of 7 second Datsuns, Cant beat a mustang? what? Have you been to the States? There is a seemingly endless supply of 7 second Mustangs around. And they allweigh about 800-1000lbs more then those Datsuns. Edit; BTW, to the GM hater above.... Mustang= Must Use Supercharger or Turbocharger Against Naturally aspirated GM Edited February 7, 2013 by Mullet Man 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lone Eagle 839 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Someone say speed? imagine your twin-turbo Supra getting it's ass handed to it by a 10 second K-car. http://youtu.be/FAtudjCZ8xw Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwelhse 1,285 Posted February 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 The Dodge Garage! I love that guy's site. I just wish he was still updating it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigj480 203 Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 This is the famed Datsun 510. The Datsun 510 is a fine car, but that's not what is in the movie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 This is the famed Datsun 510. The Datsun 510 is a fine car, but that's not what is in the movie. Hey, yer pickin up....check post #16 and 17 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lone Eagle 839 Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 The Dodge Garage! I love that guy's site. I just wish he was still updating it! He kinda went into hiatus after his brother died. Gary is working on another Relentless, but no dates set in stone. He still pops up on turbododge.com every now and then, though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Look how many 100% STOCK US factory cars run 13s and better, and look AMAZING! Stock Mustang GT: Mid-13s. Stock Camaro SS High 12s. Stock Challenger mid-13s. American Muscle is BACK! Hell, the old Super Bee was only a 14 second car! That's easy to beat now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Look how many 100% STOCK US factory cars run 13s and better, and look AMAZING! Stock Mustang GT: Mid-13s. Stock Camaro SS High 12s. Stock Challenger mid-13s. American Muscle is BACK! Hell, the old Super Bee was only a 14 second car! That's easy to beat now. Not to mention, that even with ''''''Less heavy steel" used in the body, A new 2013 Camaro weighs in at either 3,860lbs. or 3,913lbs., depending on model, while a 1968 Camaro, base model V8 was 3,105 and options and engine chioce coud raise that to around 3,705 fully loaded. If the new ones are still cutting time off, I'd say they are doing well. Most of the added weight is comuters, electronics (power seats and windows etc.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigj480 203 Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 This is the famed Datsun 510. The Datsun 510 is a fine car, but that's not what is in the movie. Hey, yer pickin up....check post #16 and 17 I was dropped on my head a few times as a child. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MT Predator 2,294 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Look how many 100% STOCK US factory cars run 13s and better, and look AMAZING! Stock Mustang GT: Mid-13s. Stock Camaro SS High 12s. Stock Challenger mid-13s. American Muscle is BACK! Hell, the old Super Bee was only a 14 second car! That's easy to beat now. Not to mention, that even with ''''''Less heavy steel" used in the body, A new 2013 Camaro weighs in at either 3,860lbs. or 3,913lbs., depending on model, while a 1968 Camaro, base model V8 was 3,105 and options and engine chioce coud raise that to around 3,705 fully loaded. If the new ones are still cutting time off, I'd say they are doing well. Most of the added weight is comuters, electronics (power seats and windows etc.) There wasn't a factory Camaro built that could boast the same specs as the Gen 5 Super Sport. The fast Gen 1s lacked the horsepower and the capability to get the power to the ground efficiently. Even the 427 COPO Camaros were were lacking in comparison although they were not factory cars. The Gen 5s have the power, transmission, and traction control to conquer all previous models hands down. Yes, the latest generations are heavier but they do come with power windows, moon roof, and seats plus leather which all add weight but makes them more pleasurable to ride in. Also, the wheels and tires are bigger and heavier yet far better performance-wise. I've owned Gen 1, 2, 4, and now a 5. The others were a blast to drive, all were modified, but my Gen 5 is the most fun and it's still stock. Then there is the ZL-1 which may someday replace my SS. That's a beast for the money! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) If I go on purely looks and styling alone, I would say I think the best year for muscle cars overall, to me, would be 1970, I think the Camaro had the split bumpers in '70, or 70+1/2.Wven the Datsun 510 from then looks great in race trim. I think I'd be happy with the looks of any muscle car from 1970. Edited February 18, 2013 by RobRez Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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