So, the Hot/Crazy Scale as applied to cars ...

"RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire" (ricerocketeer2) 08/25/2013 at 03:04 • Filed to: None

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I'm currently dealing with a non-car application of the hot/crazy scale, in the human subject involved is pretty high on both axes. With cars, at least the crazy part's usually more obvious. Anyone have any suggestions for notable cars on the graph?

Something like the Camry would be at the bottom left — not hot, but not crazy either. A Countach? Top right.

Hot but not crazy? I'd nominate the Aventador and Gallardo.

Crazy but not hot? ... mid 90's GM products?

YSI-what can brown do for you > RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire 08/25/2013 at 03:43

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Anything made by Lamborghini is top right.

maximillious > RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire 08/25/2013 at 04:03

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I have one brand... i'll give you a clue.... it starts with a "T" and ends with a "VR"

GhostZ > RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire 08/25/2013 at 04:57

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Top Left

A little further right, still at the top.

I mean, hell, you could line up all Porschs just on a line going from 90% hot and 10% crazy (Original 911, 944) to 70% hot, and 100% crazy (RWB, Carrera GT, RUF CTR)

Enginerrrrrrrrr > RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire 08/25/2013 at 05:26

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I would throw the viper more into the crazy category rather than the hot side.

Alfa Romeo 8C at the top in the middle. Super hot... not too crazy

LuczOr > RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire 08/25/2013 at 07:21

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This thing should be way on the right, but absolutely at the bottom.

cbell04 > RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire 08/25/2013 at 08:14

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Any and all rally prepared cars. Wait maybe its just the drivers that are crazy..

TeamJeep > RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire 08/25/2013 at 09:29

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The countach is crazy

but the aventador is not? Pretty sure the aventador is crazy too!
Hot but not crazy: E63 AMG, RS4 Avant, CTS-V Wagon
Crazy but not hot: Golf GTI w12
Hot AND Crazy: Ducati 1199 Panigale R, Caterham 7

Long Live the Longdoor > RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire 08/25/2013 at 09:40

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The Miata would be in the exact middle. Not too hot, not too crazy, but a fun ride none the less.

dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter > maximillious 08/25/2013 at 10:29

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Hot? You bet your baby. Totally batshit crazy.

dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter > Enginerrrrrrrrr 08/25/2013 at 10:30

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Viper: definitely hot, definitely crazy.

dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/25/2013 at 10:33

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I'd dip into that crazy. Without hesitation. Except for the Murcielago. It was kind of disappointing. I'd hesitate for a split second with the Murci.

YSI-what can brown do for you > dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter 08/25/2013 at 12:15

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I don't know, I thought the Murcielago was crazy looking enough. It was the most beautiful on the inside though .

JasonStern911 > Long Live the Longdoor 08/25/2013 at 16:22

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A Miata is only crazy if you live somewhere that gets extended periods of deep snowfall. Otherwise, there is nothing crazy about owning a practical, reliable Miata.

Long Live the Longdoor > JasonStern911 08/25/2013 at 16:37

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Well, as it just so happens we get periods of deep snow downfall in Canada ;)

JasonStern911 > Long Live the Longdoor 08/25/2013 at 16:39

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Then I have the perfect hot but not crazy car for you:

Long Live the Longdoor > JasonStern911 08/25/2013 at 19:00

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Awesome! I hope there was an engine swap, I picture that being on the slow side, but awesome none the less.

dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/25/2013 at 22:29

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It was just REALLY heavy. Like 4000 lbs heavy. That's unacceptable in a car that's 400k.

YSI-what can brown do for you > dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter 08/25/2013 at 22:31

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That was the original. After that it shed about 200lbs(LP640) then another 400lbs(LP670). So it became a lightweight. As a childhood dream car, I feel like it is perfect. If I ever own one, the first thing I will do is reduce as much weight as I can, and put more over the front wheels as well. In any case it was still lighter than the Diablo

dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/26/2013 at 00:09

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For more than a decade later it was a disappointing upgrade for me. I'm a very lotus oriented guy which might contribute to it somewhat.
The heart loves what it loves though so I don't begrudge people liking it (which there are cars that I do begrudge people for liking), but I don't expect it will ever be my cup of tea.

YSI-what can brown do for you > dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter 08/26/2013 at 00:14

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You know what is the funny thing? I am also a lotus type of guy. You will always have more fun in a light car. A light car with more power? Even more fun! It is just that this car is just something else, plus dat engine!

Also I am glad we have settled this like gentlemen.