Just a little reminder for you guys

"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44) 09/08/2014 at 23:31 • Filed to: None

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And this is science here: It isn't a sportscar unless the hood opens backwards. No exceptions really. Corvettes, Datsun Z's, Opel GT's and SAAB 900's are all sportscars. Miatas, Toyabarus, and 944's are not.

I don't make the rules, I just play by them.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 09/08/2014 at 23:33

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I half agree and am half pissed.

ly2v8-Brian > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 09/08/2014 at 23:35

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JGrabowMSt > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 09/08/2014 at 23:35

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1) What would you classify a 944 as?

2) What would you say if I installed front hinges on a 944 I may or may not buy in the future?

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 09/08/2014 at 23:35

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Buick LeSabre confirmed sportscar.

My citroen won't start > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 09/08/2014 at 23:36

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beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 09/08/2014 at 23:37

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nothing like having the hood come through your window in a 40mph crash.

 > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 09/08/2014 at 23:37

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Damn son. My Lada is a racecar.

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard 09/08/2014 at 23:39

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Builds character.

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > JGrabowMSt 09/08/2014 at 23:40

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944 with standard hood is not a sportscar. If you get tricky with the hinges you can convert it to be a sportscar!

PushToStart > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 09/08/2014 at 23:41

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Whatever, man...

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > PushToStart 09/08/2014 at 23:41

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#backwardshoodmasterrace

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 09/08/2014 at 23:43

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SPORTSCAR

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard 09/08/2014 at 23:43

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if you look at the GMs above the hood is wider than the windshield so that'd be hard to do.

Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 09/08/2014 at 23:44

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Gets a pass?

Also, what about this guy?

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 09/08/2014 at 23:46

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Actually if the whole cab tilts up then it's a supercar

Big Bubba Ray > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 09/08/2014 at 23:47

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I'm perfectly ok with this.

When I fist got my Datsun my friends were all weirded out because the hood opened "backwards." It's awesome.

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > Jeff-God-of-Biscuits 09/08/2014 at 23:47

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It's a crossover. NEXT QUESTION

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > Big Bubba Ray 09/08/2014 at 23:48

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On my personal "sports car" I used to pop my funky hood while I was driving when I wanted to cool the engine off. Worked awesome.

Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 09/08/2014 at 23:48

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which one?

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 09/08/2014 at 23:48

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Yep, cab tilts forward

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 09/08/2014 at 23:49

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Corvette ain't no sportscar, these are.

And these too

and to atone for my sins.

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 09/08/2014 at 23:50

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Edsel is a textbook sportscar.

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 09/08/2014 at 23:56

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which GM?

Crest > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 09/08/2014 at 23:57

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You have a point. Even the Dodge Viper clamshell hood opens that way. So ladies and gentlemen, it's a sportscar regardless of the SRT, ACR bullshit they keep telling you

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 09/08/2014 at 23:58

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I always wanted my skull to be convertible.

ReallyColorful > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 09/09/2014 at 00:04

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I am Fiat 127 and I approve this message.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard 09/09/2014 at 00:16

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This one

I thought your comment was in the some comment thread as the pics of them.

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 09/09/2014 at 00:20

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oh, when I posted there wasn't any other comments visible yet. They came through about the same time I think. I'm sure the majority of hoods will impact the A-pillar or slide over the windscreen anyway.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard 09/09/2014 at 00:34

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i have heard stories of guys with "Hood Prop" getting hurt, even decapitated.

DanZman > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 09/09/2014 at 00:41

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as a previous 240z owner and a current corvette owner... I could get on board with this school of thought.

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 09/09/2014 at 00:51

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no wonder.. less force is needed on the hood to snap the bolts.

Saf1 > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 09/09/2014 at 01:18

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That Jag even looks like it's atoning for you!

Saf1 > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 09/09/2014 at 01:20

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Well, why are some hoods hinged forward while others not? It seems much more practical to have the hood hinged rear for better access...maybe old sportscars liked to pop theirs on the go when their friend overheating arrived?!

Svend > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 09/09/2014 at 03:25

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Rover SD1 is of sportscars, yay.

Svend > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 09/09/2014 at 03:31

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What of these guys?

samssun > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 09/09/2014 at 06:49

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Buick LeSabre?

Buick Mackane > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 09/11/2014 at 18:59

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My 1980 Jaguar XJ6 is a sports car? All 4075 lbs of it?

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > Buick Mackane 09/11/2014 at 20:31

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You're damn right it is