Has anyone else noticed this?

[Mr. Poopypants]

I have been noticing this more and more lately. Have you noticed that the roads in car commercials are always wet? I saw a Hyandai commercial today where the road was visibly wet with puddles but the sidewalk was dry. I am guessing it is probably more visually appealing than a dry discolored road, but it is just something dumb that I noticed.

[futseal04]

sure.....it is probably the only way they can get a hyundai to spin the tires.

[Mavrik]

haha... wet roads add a shine to the car a dry road can't... The floor in that Sunfire commercial where it races around the warehouse trying to find an open door before crashing through one was wet also.

[JustinVGT]

Yeah, that's an idea I had to get a pic in. Go take some night shots after it rained, to get reflections of the car and lights on the wet pavement. I think that would look pretty cool.Later,

[NovaResource2]

Quote, originally posted by futseal04 »sure.....it is probably the only way they can get a hyundai to spin the tires.Care to race my Hyundai?

[joatmon]

LOL no thanks. I thought that would bring a comment from you I never noticed the wet roads, but I get a kick out of the car commercials that have a car driving calmly down an easy road that still post the disclaimer "professional driver, closed course"

[Mr. Poopypants]

Quote, originally posted by joatmon »I never noticed the wet roads, but I get a kick out of the car commercials that have a car driving calmly down an easy road that still post the disclaimer "professional driver, closed course"Hell, if that's all it takes, I should switch careers!

[ArcsVibe]

Anytime my friend anytime

[futseal04]

Quote, originally posted by NovaResource2 »Care to race my Hyundai?Sure, but not in my Vibe. I didn't buy it to go fast (after all, I traded in a modified Cobra for it). The cycle is for racing. Of course, in my opinion, 4 bangers aren't to go fast. That is why God invented V8's. And I know the import/4 banger crowd is out there saying stuff, but i could take an early 90's 5.0 Mustang or 93-94 F-body LT-1 and for under 10 grand total investment, build a car that would easily run 11's on pump gas.

[Fialchar]

On that note, I'd take a 93 GT v8 5.0L (Last year of the Fox Body ^^)Thats one of only a select few Mustangs I like, so I have to say great choice Nova, I was wondering if you could fill me in on your Hyundai. I was thinking of possibly getting a Hyundai Tiburon GT to replace my Vibe, as they have great warranties, and (from what I hear) are decent cars. Any input?

[joatmon]

Quote, originally posted by Fialchar »Nova, I was wondering if you could fill me in on your Hyundai. I was thinking of possibly getting a Hyundai Tiburon GT to replace my Vibe, as they have great warranties, and (from what I hear) are decent cars. Any input?Thinking of a Tibby to replace the stolen & totalled Vibe?

[Fialchar]

Yeah, there's a larger AM selection of parts for them than the Vibe, and they have a great warranty. I was just thinking of Tibby's among a few others. Got any suggestions?

[Stang2Vibe]

lol, I like how everyone talks crap on Mustangs until the racing talk starts. Then everyone wants one. But in any case, an engine builder that I know says that the 1981 Mustang notchback makes the best racecar as far as Mustangs go. It's not pretty, but something about the frame is good for making a racecar, plus the notchback is supposed to be the lightest bodystyle. It has room for a big motor too. A guy I work with who is big on drag racing is looking for one to make a racecar out of.As for the Tiburon, I wouldn't buy one for racing. It seems to be a decent car but around here there are a bunch of little ricer wannbe poser kids that drive them. I guess the image thing just ruins it for me. As far as racing the Tiburon goes, I'm sure my friend would LOVE to race it with his 1986 Buick Regal .

[MJN2]

The pre-1993 LX 5.0's are definitely better than the Stang GT's if you want something to build up. They're lighter (don't have all the ground effects, etc), and I think the gearing is different in the LX.

[Mr. Poopypants]

Holy hijack Batman!

[Stang2Vibe]

Quote, originally posted by MJN2 »The pre-1993 LX 5.0's are definitely better than the Stang GT's if you want something to build up. They're lighter (don't have all the ground effects, etc), and I think the gearing is different in the LX.I was talking about the building of a more serious racecar. In the range of 500+ HP. When you're building up a non-streetable drag racer, most of the original equipment stuff is getting torn off of the car. Ground effects--gone. Original tranny and motor--gone. Rear end--gone. This stuff all must be replaced for serious parts that can handle the power, and all excess weight is removed. The car is pretty much built up for one purpose and one purpose only--to go really fast down a racetrack.

[futseal04]

Yeah, but the LX is quite a sleeper. That is why I like it. If I was going to get one, I would get a 93 Cobra. I think those are the most attractive Fox body out there. As for F-Bodies, there are 600HP+ steet cars out there all over the place. An LT1 is an easy 383 to build...add a supercharger and then you are talking power!

[joatmon]

Quote, originally posted by Mr. Poopypants »Holy hijack Batman! reallyso anyway's, now that you brougt it up, I have noticed a lot of car commercials with wet roads. Maybe they are playing on people's fear of driving fast on wet roads, and trying to imply that the car being advertised can handle it.

[Mr. Poopypants]

See, you never notice it until someone brings it up.