Is this a mid-engine S650?

[Mr Hyde]

Been there, done that. ~12 years. Being in that line of work doesn't mean someone can't be thin skinned. Sadly, I knew some who were. Stay safe.

no worries man I'm not just a Monday kind a Monday. Florida man is tiring to deal with.

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[Ike99]

Thoughts and ideas are always good. You haven't irked me. I'm simply saying that your comments are made with a matter of fact point of view, yet you have provided absolutely nothing to base them on. In or out of the automotive manufacturing world, we still call those guesses. Again, based on what information beyond a hunch or a feeling?

well i obviously don't. I've seen too many half-baked dipsticks doing stupid things to their cars to be special regardless how stupid the mods may seem. No reason to be an ass about it all you had to do was explain what was going on for those of us unfamiliar with what's going on. [/QUOTE Agreed! Anyone can be an ass, that's easy. Someone is both irked AND thin skinned, lol.]

 

[DeluxeStang]

You just don't understand the industry.

I've literally visited the art center college of design, spoken to many car designers in person, and followed the industry for decades. I know Ford like the Pope knows the Bible. But sure, I'm wrong because you want to be condescending for no reason .

 

[DeluxeStang]

You just don't understand the industry.

Prototypes generally flow in one direction dude. They tend to be crude at first, not really representative of the finished product. That describes this prototype with all its exploded screws and Frankenstein bits. All I'm saying is brands don't do that. They don't go from production ready prototype, to crude Frankenstein prototype as they get CLOSER to production.


So this isn't a GTD, hell, I've pointed out how it clearly isn't a GTD underneath, it's a normal s650, because the track width is the same as a normal GT. If this was a GTD, those wheels would be sticking past the normal body by like 2 inches on each side seeing as this doesn't have the wide body .

 

[roadpilot]

I've literally visited the art center college of design, spoken to many car designers in person, and followed the industry for decades. I know Ford like the Pope knows the Bible. But sure, I'm wrong because you want to be condescending for no reason .

I literally visited the hospital and spoke to some doctors and nurses. Does that make me a medical expert?

What exactly does visiting an artistic design center that have to do with automobile component development, testing, TT, PP, or the manufacturing and assembly processes?

 

[roadpilot]

Prototypes generally flow in one direction dude. They tend to be crude at first, not really representative of the finished product. That describes this prototype with all its exploded screws and Frankenstein bits. All I'm saying is brands don't do that. They don't go from production ready prototype, to crude Frankenstein prototype as they get CLOSER to production.


So this isn't a GTD, hell, I've pointed out how it clearly isn't a GTD underneath, it's a normal s650, because the track width is the same as a normal GT. If this was a GTD, those wheels would be sticking past the normal body by like 2 inches on each side seeing as this doesn't have the wide body .

I hate to break this to you but, more often than not, mules do NOT resemble the finished product. On the contrary. They do this to hide what they are building and testing. Do you really think they are going to build a bunch of $350K GTD mules to drive around the streets to test everything they might be working on? No, they don't. Hell, half the time, the mules are made up from parts and pieces from what looks like 3 different models or years, strapped together. They just need a rolling chassis with an engine and body. They aren't using this in wind tunnels to test resistance or anything like that.

 

[9secondko]

I've literally visited the art center college of design, spoken to many car designers in person, and followed the industry for decades. I know Ford like the Pope knows the Bible. But sure, I'm wrong because you want to be condescending for no reason .

the one in Pasadena?

 

[roadpilot]

the one in Pasadena?

Was the Little Old Lady there, too?

 

[DeluxeStang]

the one in Pasadena?

Yes, the one that charges 32 grand per semester for a 4 yr program. Was like "Fuck that". That was back in like 2017 as well, and they told me they generally increase their tuition by a few thousand a year. So I wouldn't be surprised if it was north of 40 grand a semester now.

In other words, 320 grand for tuition alone. That's assuming you don't have to retake any courses which was common. Factor in living expenses, and material costs, and you could very easily end up being on the hook for 400 grand. That's the kinda loan most people never get out from under.

 

[DeluxeStang]

Was the Little Old Lady there, too?

No, but a lot of Chinese students were . Yes, I know this is a reference to a song.

 

[9secondko]

Was the Little Old Lady there, too?

um… I think that one went over my head?
Nvm: just googled. Guess it is a song.

 

[Zig]

um… I think that one went over my head?
Nvm: just googled. Guess it is a song.

She’s real fine, my 409 is another …

 

[LETHAL]

GTD suspension mule.

 

[DeluxeStang]

GTD suspension mule.

But if this was a GTD chassis/suspension mule, wouldn't the track width be the same as a GTD? Or can the GTD's suspension work with the normal s650 chassis dimensions?

 

[LETHAL]

But if this was a GTD chassis/suspension mule, wouldn't the track width be the same as a GTD? Or can the GTD's suspension work with the normal s650 chassis dimensions?

That car is plenty wide.

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