#3: makes you wonder if the Aussie burnout kings use special tires for their minutes-long escapades, or if the Camaro just happened to be wearing near-dead tires to begin with.

I have to say, a nice set of widened fender curves can really sweeten a car's appearance - and IMHO that's just what happened with this Mustang. I just hadn't yet seen the right body kit until now.

Driving with loose wheels tends to result in unsafe hilarity... Just sayin'.

I'm glad to hear it. I just figured that your post was related to the article, namely in that you were severely disappointed about something.

Are you saying there is cause for complaint between concept and execution?

I never saw the PT's concept roots, but I must agree with you there.

Huh. From these images, it almost looks to me as though the BMW Z8 begat the Ferrari California Spyder. Or something.

My inlaws owned a Sunfire and an Alero. I got to drive both and found them underwhelming. But in defense of Oldsmobile (RIP), I love the shape of the 2004 Aurora. Miles better than the previous-gen (circa 1997) and a lovely, flowing set of curves.

Oy. The derogatory "Azzcrack" slur is well-deserved... IMHO.

Ahhh, yeah, I remember actually getting aroused at that shape. Didn't Hot Wheels release a miniature based on that unrealized concept? Whatta downer. I STILL can't stand the current Charger design.

Sorry if this has already been mentioned, but does anybody remember the beautiful Hyundai HCD-1 concept car turning into the fugly 1st-gen Tiburon?

Kijiji is hardly Canadian: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kijiji

Ah, I see what you mean. Well, features in my book should include basic switchgear that doesn't feel cheap or sound fragile, as well as decent long-term durability. I would say Hyundai has surely risen through the ranks over the years, but I don't know about Kia.

Look too damn high in ALL the pics, it does.

Lower suspension: yes. Add whacko camber: no.

Please explain how simplicity, durability, low cost and lack of hassle do not equate with value. A lower cost (in a different car) balanced off with poorer build quality and more expensive/frequent maintenance doesn't seem like higher value to me...?

Lower it by 1.5-2 inches (while keeping the camber stock, of course) and it'll look perfect.

If stance cars can handle as well as regular OEM (or "civilian") cars in an emergency, great. Otherwise, I prefer not to share the road with those beasts...

That's got to be annoying. I mean, racing is dangerous enough as-is with modern chassis/suspension/braking tech plus safety equipment. I'm not sure I'd have the balls to race around a track with century-old binders and narrow tires to slow me down.

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