What the hell is a "Street car" ???

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What the hell is a "Street car" ??? #1778624 03/13/15 01:56 PM 03/13/15 01:56 PM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,319 Puyallup, WA S StealthWedge67 OP master
StealthWedge67 OP master S Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,319 Puyallup, WA	For conversation's sake, What do you say we take a "Moparts" shot at defining what is and isnt' a "street" car (as opposed to a race-car thats on the street). I'll start with a few basics, and every few days I'll list out a current outline of what we decide defines a street-car. Anywhere the line isn't clear, we'll add a poll, accept the results, and move on to the next issue. Here's my starting Points: -Completely street legal (will pass the inspection of any cop in a bad mood) -can run on pump gasoline. Thats enough to get us started, where do we go from here??? LemonWedge - Street heavy / Strip ready - 11.07 @ 120

Re: What the hell is a "Street car" ??? [Re: StealthWedge67] #1778625 03/13/15 02:00 PM 03/13/15 02:00 PM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,254 Canada WO23Coronet master
WO23Coronet master Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,254 Canada	It's a race to the bottom from here. You'll get a dozen different opinions, from it having to be able to drive 1000 miles with no special considerations to guys saying they condsider a Prostocker a street car

Re: What the hell is a "Street car" ??? [Re: WO23Coronet] #1778626 03/13/15 02:02 PM 03/13/15 02:02 PM
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sixpackgut Drag Week Mod Champion S Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,225 Charleston	it must have a bumper sticker 8458716-10310966_10203301216068460_502076193003951109_n.jpg (250 downloads) Gen 3 power 6.22@110, 9.85@135 Follow @g3hemiswap on instagram performance only racing, CRT, ultimate converter, superior design concepts, ThumperCarbs

Re: What the hell is a "Street car" ??? [Re: WO23Coronet] #1778627 03/13/15 02:03 PM 03/13/15 02:03 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,675 Columbia, CT M moper I Live Here
moper I Live Here M Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,675 Columbia, CT	As far as I'm concerned it has to have a plate, and insurance (at least in CT). Everything else - from fuel to a cop's inspection, is subjective on the part of the owner/driver/authorities. It always comes down to "hope you brung enough"...lol. Well, art is art, isn't it? Still, on the other hand, water is water! And east is east and west is west and if you take cranberries and stew them like applesauce they taste much more like prunes than rhubarb does. Now, uh... Now you tell me what you know.

Re: What the hell is a "Street car" ??? [Re: StealthWedge67] #1778628 03/13/15 02:16 PM 03/13/15 02:16 PM
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pittsburghracer "Little"John Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 20,156 PA.	Quote: For conversation's sake, What do you say we take a "Moparts" shot at defining what is and isnt' a "street" car (as opposed to a race-car thats on the street). I'll start with a few basics, and every few days I'll list out a current outline of what we decide defines a street-car. Anywhere the line isn't clear, we'll add a poll, accept the results, and move on to the next issue. Here's my starting Points: -Completely street legal (will pass the inspection of any cop in a bad mood) -can run on pump gasoline. Thats enough to get us started, where do we go from here??? In what state. Some states don't even inspect cars. 1970 Duster Edelbrock headed 408 5.984@112.52 422 Indy headed small block 5.982@112.56 mph 9.42@138.27 Livin and lovin life one day at a time

Re: What the hell is a "Street car" ??? [Re: sixpackgut] #1778629 03/13/15 02:21 PM 03/13/15 02:21 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 9,099 Rogue River, OR Jeremiah master
Jeremiah master Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 9,099 Rogue River, OR	Plates...hopefully some for of exhaust too. Other than that it's a debate of opinion. I'm going to drive my black '66 Charger on the street with a Lenco 4-speed. I consider it a strip/street car. Tagged & insured & away we go.

Re: What the hell is a "Street car" ??? [Re: Jeremiah] #1778630 03/13/15 02:32 PM 03/13/15 02:32 PM
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roadhazard master Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,675 Akron, Ohio U.S.A.	It works for me And that's all that matters 8458740-P1000592smallcrop.JPG (227 downloads)

Re: What the hell is a "Street car" ??? [Re: Jeremiah] #1778631 03/13/15 02:38 PM 03/13/15 02:38 PM
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skicker "The Champ" Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,100 Western Md.	I'd think it should have DOT approved rubber...as does Mr. Policeman. With today's compound's traction shouldn't be a problem. This from someone who runs slicks... I do think all the factory equipment should be working. Ultimately it just has to go A to B then B to A without a trailer or a rollback. ...FAFO...

Re: What the hell is a "Street car" ??? [Re: pittsburghracer] #1778632 03/13/15 02:39 PM 03/13/15 02:39 PM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	In what state. Some states don't even inspect cars. I would say legal in the state you register it in.. my state doesnt inspect either... but also it should be able to travel a distance... as in 200 miles(this is a number) but also has to run on what ever you can buy at ANY STATION... I wont put any distance on a tank of fuel EDIT Must have street legal tires... exhaust Last edited by MR_P_BODY; 03/13/15 02:40 PM.

Re: What the hell is a "Street car" ??? [Re: roadhazard] #1778633 03/13/15 02:41 PM 03/13/15 02:41 PM
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RodStRace I Live Here Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 12,481 Chino Valley	Here in AZ, there isn't E85 in most places. However, in the Midwest I'd say at least that if not straight alky would be acceptable. Plates, insurance and basic minimum equipment should be a go. There are examples of various things that would normally kick it out together, but can be snuck through alone. Scrub line Doors (t buckets don't) DOT tires wipers/defroster/turn signals/horn

Re: What the hell is a "Street car" ??? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1778634 03/13/15 02:45 PM 03/13/15 02:45 PM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Also.. full operating lights.. turn signals, brake lights, head lights and a horn... these are Drag Week rules so I dont see why it would be any different... ALSO.. must have the vic ID tag on the dash

Re: What the hell is a "Street car" ??? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1778635 03/13/15 03:07 PM 03/13/15 03:07 PM
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Jeepmon master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 8,094 Sunnyvale, CA	Feel free to add or take away from the list... MUST HAVE license insurance DOT tires pump gas lights horns turn signal brake light VIN number mufflers rear view/side mirror bumpers CANT HAVE slicks wheelie bars parachute 73 Duster 360 stroker http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2594657

Re: What the hell is a "Street car" ??? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1778636 03/13/15 03:08 PM 03/13/15 03:08 PM
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Re: What the hell is a "Street car" ??? [Re: mikeysmopars] #1778637 03/13/15 03:13 PM 03/13/15 03:13 PM
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Airwoofer mopar A Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 655 Huntsville, AL	What is wrong with wheelie bars and a 'chute? Tag, insurance, mufflers, glass windows, lights work... street car. 8458770-streetDemon.jpg (152 downloads)

Re: What the hell is a "Street car" ??? [Re: Jeepmon] #1778638 03/13/15 03:18 PM 03/13/15 03:18 PM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: Feel free to add or take away from the list... MUST HAVE license insurance DOT tires pump gas lights horns turn signal brake light VIN number mufflers rear view/side mirror bumpers CANT HAVE slicks wheelie bars parachute I know that on OLD cars/trucks the mirrors on the outside werent needed by law.. but I know that guys with OLD rides still put a mirror on so I dont know for fact if its required by law on a old ride... but I think if it doesnt then a historic plate MIGHT be needed ... all the rest on your list I'm good with

Re: What the hell is a "Street car" ??? [Re: Airwoofer] #1778639 03/13/15 03:19 PM 03/13/15 03:19 PM
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Jeepmon master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 8,094 Sunnyvale, CA	Quote: What is wrong with wheelie bars and a 'chute? Tag, insurance, mufflers, glass windows, lights work... street car. If you can name one production car that came standard (or as an option) with chutes or bars.. I will change my opinion.. 73 Duster 360 stroker http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2594657

Re: What the hell is a "Street car" ??? [Re: Airwoofer] #1778640 03/13/15 03:24 PM 03/13/15 03:24 PM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: What is wrong with wheelie bars and a 'chute? Tag, insurance, mufflers, glass windows, lights work... street car. I myself dont care if its got a chute and bars as long as its got all the rest of the legal stuff.. the bars and chute are legal on DW.... also on that list it didnt say that it has to drive a X amount of distance... but to me this just help define a street car... JMO on this part

Re: What the hell is a "Street car" ??? [Re: StealthWedge67] #1778641 03/13/15 03:37 PM 03/13/15 03:37 PM
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Dragula I Live Here Joined: May 2004 Posts: 12,383 Taxes & Virus's R-US, NY	Not to be rude, but this has been beat to death for years....And I think drag week has defined it best as the ultimate "street car" challenge.....You want bragging rights....That is where the metal meets the road. I only hope some day to be able to participate....I watch it every year, and it is amazing the behind the scenes and all the stories that happen and unfold.... Quote: Feel free to add or take away from the list... CANT HAVE slicks wheelie bars parachute You would be in violation of NHRA rules on all the faster cars without the chute... Last edited by Dragula; 03/13/15 03:40 PM. '70 Cuda,...605 EFI Hemi Street Car (6.20 best pass, 1.33 60ft) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYw6RA-k5Bk (6.25 at 108.75mph from inside car) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zQEb9uxFng (6.25 at 108mph from outside car) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCvfzsC4NgM (9.9) '66 Barracuda AWB Stretched nose Blown 440 Car in build stage '71 Duster Drag Car 400 Low Deck 512 best 6.002 at 115.44mph https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znuo3jMUXTk

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I think we have our first poll items. We'll try to look at a minimum of 10 answers, or wait until we have a clear decision on each.

LemonWedge - Street heavy / Strip ready - 11.07 @ 120

Re: What the hell is a "Street car" ??? [Re: Jeepmon] #1778643 03/13/15 03:40 PM 03/13/15 03:40 PM
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